Antique Floral Savonnerie Wool Rug With Medallion by Rug & Kilim, 1920-1929

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Hand-knotted in premium wool and originating circa 1920-1929 from France, this 12x13 antique French Savonnerie rug emerges from the esteemed … Read more Hand-knotted in premium wool and originating circa 1920-1929 from France, this 12x13 antique French Savonnerie rug emerges from the esteemed collections of Y&B Bolour. Rendered in a pastel palette, the monumental carpet features a commanding central medallion enveloped by sweeping acanthus leaves and opulent floral sprays in a Neoclassical discipline and Rococo exuberance, set against a dramatic navy-blue ground.

On the Design:

This exceptional 1920s Savonnerie carpet is a masterful study in European architectural weaving. At the heart of the rug’s field lies a monumental, radiating central medallion—a magnificent structural anchor engineered to echo the ornate stucco rosettes of a Parisian domed ceiling. This core is intricately layered, featuring a perfectly articulated, multi-lobed floral centerpiece that establishes a strict geometric gravity across the vast canvas. Elaborate, scrolling acanthus leaves, heavy botanical garlands, and romantic floral sprays cascade outward with an effortless, fluid grace, interacting dynamically with the centralized geometry. To achieve this extraordinary detail, master weavers employed a highly sophisticated polychromatic palette, utilizing delicate *trompe l'œil *shading to grant the curling golden foliage and blooming botanicals a profound, three-dimensional sculptural presence. This brilliant illusion of depth is then elegantly enclosed by a structured, architectural main border that grounds the internal flourish.

Historically, the Savonnerie manufactory represents the absolute pinnacle of European textile prestige. While curated during the 1920s, a period increasingly dominated by avant-garde modernism, this specific carpet serves as a deliberate, magnificent revival of the *Ancien Régime's* golden decorative epochs, catering to elite patrons who demanded classical grandeur. It preserves the signature structural hallmarks of true Savonnerie production: a remarkably dense, yielding wool pile and a robust foundation engineered for profound longevity. It stands not merely as a floor covering, but as a physical artifact that seamlessly unites the architectural rigor of French history with the romantic beauty of classical European ornamentation. The accompanying book, Inside Florence: A Tale of Palazzi and Botteghe by Livia Frescobaldi, Alessandro Moggi, Eugenia Maffei, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B232) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

Condition:

This antique French Savonnerie rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less