Antique Savonnerie French Medallion Floral Oversized Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB6136 24'0" × 29'10" $96,000

An antique French Savonnerie carpet from circa 1900, this hand-knotted wool rug reflects the refined salon tradition of turn-of-the-century France. Its formal composition and softened palette lend it the quiet authority of a period piece made for gracious interiors.

The design is organized around an oversized oval medallion with a floral rosette at the center, then softened by concentric bands and a broad, open field. Around it, smaller roundels and faint garland-like tracery create balance without visual weight, while the border introduces crisp linear framing and restrained classical ornament. Subtle blush, tan, and pale blue accents keep the decorative language elegant rather than busy.

Set against a soft beige ground, the rug reads as architectural and composed, with generous negative space that allows the medallion to center a room naturally. It suits formal seating areas, dining rooms, and grand entry spaces, where its calm geometry and faded patina can complement carved wood, neutral upholstery, and layered interiors with ease.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.