Early 19th Century Western European Rugs

Early 19th Century English Armorial Axminster Carpet (14'4" x 16'2" - 437 x 497) This is a particularly colorful late Regency period Axminster carpet, with an astonishing double flor...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

This piece is an antique French Savonnerie rug. Exquisite 19th Century French Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'10" × 17'2" (452 × 523 cm) This magnificent French Savonnerie ...

An exceptional French Aubusson carpet from the Charles X period, dating to circa 1830, this grand-scale piece measures 15x18 and reflects the refined decorative sensibilities of earl...

An early 19thC French Aubusson weave carpet in the pure Empire style. The outside dark orange/brown border has likely been altered (reduced), and possibly dyed in places but is in ke...

An early 19th Century very fine quality Large French Tapestry . Measures: 7' wide x 10'11'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...

This rare early 19th century Greek textile is an extraordinary and deeply moving testament to the historical embroidery traditions of the Aegean and Mediterranean islands. Masterfull...

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet (7'4" x 8'6"-225 x 260) Antique French Floral Medallion Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 1825. This exq...

Beautiful 19th century French Aubusson tapestry fragment, originally from a border of Aubusson rug or tapestry, entirely handwoven w...

77237 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Venus and Adonis, 07'00 x 14'06. This magnificent handwoven wool and silk antique French Aubusson tapestry exudes the grandeur and elegance of the Early 19th Century, drawing inspiration from the works of Italian Baroque painter Francesco Albani...

The prestigious Savonnerie rugs woven at Aubusson have always been synonymous of antique French textile art. These find their best expression in the age of Napoleon, the First Empire...

Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 11' x 12'10" - 335 x 390 This magnificent early 19th-century French Aubusson carpet, dating to the 1820s, embodies the elegance and sophistication of the French Empire period. Hand-woven from high-quality wool, it is a testament to the renowned Aubusson workshops in central France, which have produced fine carpets since the 17th century. A classic medallion design is centered on the field, with an openwork floral motif surrounded by a deep red ring...

Antique Tapestry One of pair 3'7'' x 5'2''.

Antique Tapestry One of pair 3'7'' x 5'2''.

Doris Leslie Blau Exquisite 19th-Century European Silk Table Carpet Size: 7'3" x 8'9" (220 x 266 cm) This magnificent silk table carpet, dating to the 1800s, is a rare example of Eur...

Early 19th Century French 1st Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 13'8" x 14'4" - 417 x 437

Antique French Savonnerie Carpet (fragment) Size: 8'7" × 11'9" (261 × 358 cm) This elegant 19th-century French Savonnerie carpet, dating from circa 1820, is a remarkable example of r...

Rare Round Authentic English Axminster Animal Design Handmade Wool Rug Size: 14'2" × 14'2" (431 × 431 cm) Around early 19th century English Axminster carpet of exceptional charm, the...

This antique French Aubusson rug features a moss-green field with a sandy-yellow central medallion, a central floral motif surrounded by a raspberry-red petal band and a tobacco-brow...

Beige and Pink Floral Design English Axminster Rug Made in England, circa 1800 Set on a soft cream ground, the design centers on a richly detailed polychrome floral bouquet. It is e...

This antique French Aubusson rug features a tobacco-brown field with diagonal rows of light terracotta-orange floral motifs and a delicate similarly coloured scrolling outer band wit...

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet 8' 8" x 12' 6"- 264 x 381 Antique Aubusson French Medallion Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1820s. This exceptional example of Fr...

Very beautiful and fine Aubusson tapestry with a nice design featuring people having a picnic by the river , and with beautiful colours, entirely and finely handwoven with wool and s...

Authentic stand alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug with a floral motif with green tasseled corners. Measures: 19" x 21", sewn ...

A large fragment from an early 19th C. French tapestry woven in wool and metallic thread. Some of the corroded parts have been repaired professionally.

This magnificent rug, having undergone a thorough cleaning, hand-lined with 100% linen fabric, and meticulous inspection by our experts in our artisan workshop, is now ready to grace...

The size denotes that the piece was embroidered as a pillow top.

Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug Measures: 18" x 18",

Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th-century French Aubusson rug Measures: 16" x 16"

Originating from France in the 1800s, this antique Savonniere rug fragment was hand knotted with wool pile hailing from one of the most widely regarded European rug manufacturers...

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.

Antique large fragment from a corner of the border of an very old French Aubusson rug with beautiful design and nice colours, for using as you want ! ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of ...

Antique French Restoration-Era Aubusson Carpet An exceptional survivor of the French Restoration period, this antique Aubusson carpet is a masterpiece of neoclassical symmetry and b...

Early 19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet from Empire Period (8' x 13' 6" - 243 x 412 cm) This outstanding antique French Empire period Savonnerie carpet, likely from the 1820s, is a luxurious example of early 19th-century court weaving, renowned for its dense pile and formal design aesthetic. Originating from the state-sponsored manufactories in France, such as those that eventually merged with the Gobelins workshops, these carpets were the pinnacle of European textile production, often commissioned for palaces and used as diplomatic gifts. The carpet features a field filled with an array of naturalistic floral bouquets and stylized garlands. This "all-over" botanical pattern, in contrast to the single large central medallions of earlier or stricter Neoclassical styles, creates an abundant, almost garden-like feel. The design maintains a balanced, formal symmetry that is a hallmark of French court style. The rug's palette is defined by a deep, rich olive green ground color, which provides a striking backdrop for the soft, muted tones of the flowers in shades of ivory, pink, and subtle gold or rust accents. The dyes have likely softened over decades, achieving a desirable patina characteristic of genuine antiques. It is a hand-knotted pile carpet, typically woven with the durable Ghiordes (Turkish) knot using high-quality wool on a strong foundation. This technique results in a plush, velvety surface and substantial feel underfoot, differentiating it from flat-woven Aubusson rugs...

Spectacular Large Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, Country of origin: France, Circa date: 1820

This elegant 19th-century French Savonnerie runner captures the refined sophistication and decorative grandeur associated with Europe's most prestigious carpet tradition. Originating...

Oversized Antique French Directoire Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'0" × 25'9" (487 × 784 cm) This exquisite oversized antique French Savonnerie rug, dating back to the 182...

Beautiful Antique French Charles X Savonnerie Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1820. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 14 ft 1 in (3.17m x 4.29 m).

This 8 x 8 antique Swedish Bessarabian tapestry rug from the 19th century showcases a richly decorative floral and paisley design rendered in a traditional flat-woven tapestry techni...

Exquisite 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'7" × 18'2" (414 × 553 cm) This striking 19th-century French Aubusson rug exemplifies the refined artistry and de...

This antique French Aubusson rug features a shaded purplish-brown field with a polychrome floral and leafy garland around vertical rows of ivory and golden-yellow hexagonal lozenges ...

This exquisite 19th-century French Savonnerie rug exemplifies the grandeur and decorative refinement associated with the celebrated Savonnerie tradition. Originating from France in t...

This 12×16 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and b...

A remarkably well-preserved and richly colored Neoclassical period early 19th century carpet. A burgundy and cinnamon field is bound by a melon border with floral and acanthus meand...

This antique French Aubusson rug features a moss-green field surrounded by an octagonal ivory stripe with an ivory inward hanging tassel and scattered with pistachio-green flowerhead...

19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet ( 6'10" x 7'6" - 208 x 230 ) This charming antique English needlepoint carpet, likely from the late...

Step into a world of timeless beauty and sophistication with this European floral rug, an exquisite masterpiece that exudes charm and grace. Measuring 297 x 204 CM, this elegant rug ...

In soft pale colors, the scene has a spring feel, with the bird playfully flitting between the branches within the rocks.  

A wonderful French circa 1830 tapestry panel. The peacock sitting so proud, in the foreground, on steps leading to a country house. Other birds are either perched or flying in the co...

This signed antique 5x6 wool and natural silk embroidery, by François Damiens, circa 1826, presents 475 pictorial panels inspired by the Pater Noster, offering an extraordinary medit...