Savonnerie French Antique Floral Medallion Oversized Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1820 BB8508 16'0" × 25'9" $270,000

This antique French Savonnerie rug, circa 1820, reflects the refined decorative tradition of early nineteenth-century France. Rooted in the Louis XVI and Directoire idiom, it brings the architectural order and ceremonial scale associated with grand salon interiors.

The composition centers on an octagonal medallion with a floral core, framed by concentric wreaths and a soft garland that eases the geometry. Mirrored swans crown the vertical axis at both ends, giving the design a classical emblematic note, while the border repeats scrolling foliage, blossoms, and small roundels.

A warm terracotta-rust field sets the tone, yet the low-contrast weave keeps the surface airy and composed. Soft beige, blush, olive, and muted blue accents enrich the ornament without overpowering it. As an antique French Savonnerie carpet, it offers quiet formality and an elegant anchor for traditional, transitional, or layered formal rooms.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.