Antique Austrian Savonnerie Rug, Regal Floral Medallion Over Warm Gold Tones

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Made with a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile and believed to originate from Austria circa 1930-1940, this 11x15 antique European rug … Read more Made with a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile and believed to originate from Austria circa 1930-1940, this 11x15 antique European rug is an especially unique find of the Savonnerie provenance—one of few Austrian pieces known by curators today from this transitional style, and an exemplary work capturing this regal pile counterpart to the Neoclassical works of the centuries past that inspired it—an exciting new collectible in Rug & Kilim’s collection.

On the Design:

This spacious rug enjoys a beautifully executed series of transitional patterns, where the flourish of classical European design is rendered with a radiant, yet sophisticated look that makes it profoundly unique. The palette is a decadent symphony of warmth: a bold, shimmering field of golden-yellow and honeyed ochre creates an effect of sun-lit marble or an aged royal tapestry.

The composition commands attention through its monumental central medallion of cream and soft beige, blooming with delicate mint green and rose-colored floral sprays that seem to float in a pool of light. This central brilliance is mirrored by elaborate corner spandrels featuring classical scrollwork and lush acanthus leaf cartouches.

The entire field is framed by a sophisticated, painterly border of swirling floral motifs in muted pastel tones, lending the piece an organic depth reminiscent of a historic European ballroom. The resulting chromatic richness, combined with the plush, hand-knotted pile, transforms a traditional motif into a powerful, comforting statement piece perfect for contemporary elegance. See less