Antique Savonnerie French Allover Light Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB8826 10'8" × 13'1" $53,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, woven circa 1880, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from the French decorative tradition. Its softly adjusted layout gives it the presence of a period textile while keeping the look adaptable for refined interiors.

Instead of a central medallion, the composition spreads across the field in a continuous botanical trellis. Scrolling foliate forms overlap in a rhythmic repeat, their dark navy outlines setting off a light gray ground. Small blossoms in pink, blush, and pale apricot appear throughout the surface, adding color without disturbing the calm, balanced character of the design. The result is ornate but restrained, with the layered, tapestry-like quality that distinguishes fine Savonnerie weaving.

Because the palette stays low-contrast and the ornament remains evenly distributed, the rug works beautifully in formal sitting rooms, dining spaces, and transitional schemes that call for pattern with softness. It captures the elegance of French antique carpet making in a form that feels composed, graceful, and easy to integrate.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.