18th Century Rugs and Carpets

Antique Oversize Turkish Oushak Rug 19'0'' X 15'0'', Wool rug on a wool foundation.

Outstanding Lace from Burano (Venice), realized in 18th Century. Excellent condition, framed under glass cm. 112x112.

This magnificent carpet is one of the most valuable hand-woven treasures from the Ningxia region of China. Woven approximately 250 years ago, this antique work stands out as one of t...

Spanish Cuenca rug, 1790 Royal textile factory of Cuenca (Real Fabrica deTejidos de Cuenca). Cuenca, Spain, circa 1790. Provenance; Palazzo Volpi ...

Handwoven in wool, this 12x14 French Antique Aubusson rug features a play of medallion and all over style with floral patterns particularly acanthus motifs, the curvaceous garlands i...

A fine and very large Aubusson tapestry, featuring a central Landscape scene elaborately depicting with exotic birds in the foreground, and a country home. The border with intertwine...

Pair of Mid-18th Century English Petit-Point Fireplace Screen 2'6" x 2'9".

Kula Prayer Rug, c. 1800 Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 4'3" W Origin: Anatolia Period: 1800 Rug ID: 19187

Mid-18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 13'10" - 411 x 422 )

Circa 1850s Persian Heriz Rug This is a circa 1850s Persian Heriz Karajeh Rug in good condition. Great design and colors. Most of the rug uses natural dye - most shoppers want thi...

Antique 18th-century Chinese seat rug, with dimensions of cm. 70 x cm. 57. Hand-knotted in wool, beige background color with stylized corners in blue, which characterizes Chinese rug...

18th Century French Aubusson Louis XVI Period Carpet 15'8" x 16'10"-478 x 513 Louis XV owned this rug. Well, not really, but it certainly was made ...

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 5' x 8'1'' - 152 x 246 )

Step into the rich history of British craftsmanship with our rare antique rug english Axminster handmade runner. This exquisite piece, dating back to the 1870s, carries the legacy of...

18th Century English Axminster Carpet 4' x 7' - 122 x 213

A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 18th century, with a crane at the center of the idyllic landscape scene, sitt...

Breathtaking 18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 18th Century - Size: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 2.06 m).

This beautiful antique Kilim is a fine example of a Caucasian Karabagh rug, woven in 1910 with fine hand-spun wool dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. Red and brown open fields are decorated with floral motifs and medallions in green, brown and pink accents. This piece is truly unique and is sure to uplift any home interior. Style with a Classic homestyle or a contemporary interior. The materials and methods used to construct this wool rug make it durable and sure to last. The master craftsmen who create these rugs use techniques that have been used for generations, including hand-spinning the fine wools, organic dyeing and hand-weaving/ knotting every square inch of each rug. This antique kilim is in great condition, the colours have retained their vibrancy, and the fine wool design is all intact, ready to be styled with any room in your home. Antique carpet Caucasian Karabagh Kilim...

18th Century W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 11'3" x 12'4" - 343 x 376 )

Fine Antique 18th Century French Verdure Tapestry 8’6” x 11’2”.

Mid-18th W. Chinese Ningxia Carpet Main Hall Carpet 11’9” x 12’ Mid 18th Century Structural Analysis: Warp:cotton,off-white,natural,Z-4-S,somewhat irregular; Weft:cotton,off-white,Z-4-S,winder plied, quite irregular;2 shots alternating; wefts thick and soft; Pile:wool,Z-4; Knot: PL/0 degrees warp depression/horiz. 6 x vertical 5 = 30 knots per square inch; knots somewhat irregular, some quite thin; [check for T knots along edges] Sides: two cords each of two body warps, inner directly weft-attached; figure eight sparsely weft yarn wrapped; Weft/knot ratio: 60/40 wefts predominant. Remarks: This is another variant on the popular Mandarin nine lion dog carpet...

Late 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet ( 13'6" x 16'6" - 412 x 503 )

Turkish Anatolian Rug – 148 × 320 cm This exquisite Turkish Anatolian rug, measuring 148 × 320 cm, is a magnificent representation of Anatolian weaving traditions, renowned for their...

Ningxia rug, North Central China 5.8 6.10, circa 1800. Structural analysis: Warp: Cotton, off-white, natural, Z-4-S, hand spun but tightly twisted; Weft: Cotton, off-white, Z-3-S, wi...

A very rare Imperial Ningxia throne cover from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, distinguished by an exquisitely drawn lion dog, which is an auspic...

This light yellow-ground Ningxia scatter is a transitional piece between the plain corrosive outer border rugs of the 17th-early 18th centuries and the later all dark blue outer border carpets...

Early 18th Century French Tapestry ( 4'9" x 8'6" - 144 x 260 cm )

The unusual camel field of this period Axminster carpet appears behind the in and out palmette, leaf and vine pattern adapted from virtually contemporary Indian Mughal carpets. The p...

Antique India Agra Rug from the end of Mughal Empire period/ remanent of the Mughal whom ruled most of the Asia. This 18th century Indian rug displays a Central Medallion Design in w...

Rug #: 20319 Tapestry, Gobelins Factory, France 9’0” x 6’4” (2.77 m x 1.92 m) Circa mid-18th century “The Air” or “Aurora & Cephalus”, from a set of The Four Elements From a design of Francois Boucher Structure: Slit tapestry weave. Warp: linen, natural, beige, Z-2-S, 25/in Weft: silk, Z-2, 90 wefts/in², or Wool, Z-2-S, plain tan edge and various small details No marks of origin Subject: This panel is the first of a series of four depicting classical allegories of The Elements (Air, Earth, Water, Fire). Francois Boucher created the original paintings around 1770 and the first edition of the set was woven between 1772 and 1776. “Air” was the first woven and was 3.0m x 1.85m, a taller and narrower format than our example. The figures are: male, Cephalus, dressed as a hunter; female, Aurora; and Cupid (Eros), all within a tall, airy pavilion supported by four thin colonettes and topped by a garlanded baldachin. The figures rest on a garden seat and there are trees and flowers in the background. A dog chases some birds in the foreground. In the other tapestries in the series, there are similar male/female pairings (Vertumnus and Pomona for Earth, Neptune and Amymone for Water, and Venus and Vulcan for fire). Remarks: 1. The series was copied several times between 1894 and 1897 from the original cartoons...

Continental Belgian style (17/18th century) horizontal tapestry with scene of 2 soldiers and women kneeling and paying hommage.

Breathtaking Antique Velvet Wall Hanging Dutch Textile, Country of Origin: Netherlands, Circa Date: 18th Century

Mid 18th Century French Needlepoint Carpet ( 5' x 8 8'' - 152 x 264 )

18th Century Antique Aksaray Prayer Rug This antique Aksaray carpet is a rare and valuable work from the 18th century. This carpet, which draws attention with its traditional Anatol...

Antique Fiine French Tapestry 9'1'' x 12'4''. This 17th century mythological tapestry shows a tall, central figure with an oval Apollo-pattern shield, in conversation with another f...

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

Belgian (17/18th Century) vertical woven tapestry of general wearing helmet with plumes.  

This attractive Anatolian fragment can be hung on a wall to make an eye-catching piece of antique wall art. It comes from a longer runner and is decorated with a large blue-red dia...

Elegant, Timeless and Classic is what this Antique French Savonnerie brings to your space. This handmade and hand-knotted rug made in France is sure to elevate your space and will gi...

Ningxia Pillar Rug, 2nd Half 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'3" W x 13'4" L Condition: Cut and rejoined in two places. Slight lo...

Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...

Antique Pile Aubusson rug France, circa 1746-1762 Provenance: William & Babe Paley. handwoven

Louis XV Period fireplace screen in dore wood and tapestry French work, 18th century carved and gilded wooden fireplace screen from the Louis ...

This Antique Mudjur Meditation Prayer Rug (4'2" x 6'1") is a rare and remarkable example of Anatolian weaving, likely dating to the 1700s or earlier. Renowned for its rich, vibrant p...

Antique Kiz Ghiordes Rug This exquisite Kiz Ghiordes rug is a remarkable example of Anatolian weaving, known for its intricate structure, cultural symbolism, and regional character. ...

Rare and Collectible 18th Century Antique Caucasian Kuba Blossom Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 18th Century. Si...

A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m) Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China. Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area. After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs. This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry. The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC. The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible. Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries. This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...

Antique French Tapestry 3'5" x 3'8''.

18th Century Anatolian Ghordes Rug Size 118 x 165 cm (3,87 x 5,41 ft) With ‘floating’ columns and an enlarged ‘mosque lamp’ motif dominating the red field of the mihrab, this so-cal...

Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)

English Axminster rug, 1780 England, circa 1780 Having ivory foliate cartouche containing a polychrome floral spray all on the cocoa brown floral field with flowering plants at eac...

Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth weaving where both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous; the artisan interlaces each colored weft back and forth in its own small pattern area. It is a plain weft-faced weave having weft threads of different colors worked over portions of the warp to form the design. Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. The success of decorative tapestry can be partially explained by its portability (Le Corbusier once called tapestries...

A late 18th century Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug stitched onto a canvas like Linen. This item can either be used as a wall piece or floor covering. It can be walked on too if desired...

18th Century Shahrisyabz Suzani Fragment A superb antique “Suzani” embroidery from Uzbekistan. This particular style with bold flowers and vines and generous proportions is attribut...

Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6'' Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...

Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Floral in Soft Pastels – "Chateau Bloom," Origin: France, Circa Late 18th Century

Three-part, antique, French embroidery, Aubusson, tapestry, wall decoration. Antique original condition. In places in need of restoration. Dime...

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread. Minimal Faults and Defects Dim.: 64 x 148 cm. good conditions

Late 18th century Aubusson carpet. Directoire.

Antique Turkish Kula rug, size: 4'0" x 6'4".