• Mid-century French Savonnerie style rug, circa 1950s, hand-knotted wool featuring graphic octagonal medallions on a scarlet-red field. 144 x 230 cm.
  • Vintage French rug with a bold modernist aesthetic, showcasing two rows of five black and cream octagonal "guls" against vibrant scarlet. 4'9" x 7'7".
  • Handmade 1950s rug from France, blending traditional Savonnerie craftsmanship with 20th-century graphic design. Dense plush wool pile in excellent vintage condition.
  • Mid-century modern statement rug in scarlet red, jet black, and cream, framed by a sophisticated geometric border. Dimensions: 144 cm x 230 cm.
  • Close-up of a graphic octagonal medallion (gul) on a mid-century French rug, rendered in high-contrast black and cream on a scarlet field.
  • Detail showing two vertical rows of five repeating geometric medallions creating ordered symmetry on a 1950s Savonnerie-style carpet.
  • The sophisticated geometric border of a French mid-century rug, mirroring the internal secondary motifs with precision.
  • Texture detail of the dense, plush wool pile on a vintage French rug, demonstrating its luxurious quality and vibrant scarlet color.
  • Color palette close-up of a 1950s rug: vibrant scarlet red, jet black, and cream in a striking graphic composition.
  • Mid-century French rug serving as a bold statement piece in a contemporary living room, bridging traditional craftsmanship and modern design.
  • A graphic 1950s carpet with octagonal guls, perfect for adding a pop of scarlet red and geometric order to a minimalist interior.
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Mid-Century French Savonnerie rug 4.9' x 7.7' 1950s - 1C1212

Mid-Century French Savonnerie rug 4.9' x 7.7' 1950s - 1C1212

$700.00 USD
$700.00 USD
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Mid-Century French Savonnerie Style Rug from the 1950s

This striking mid-century rug is a playful and bold interpretation of the French Savonnerie tradition, likely produced during the 1950s. Diverging from the classical floral motifs of the 18th century, this piece embraces a more graphic, modernist aesthetic. The vibrant scarlet-red field is punctuated by two vertical rows of five octagonal medallions, or "guls," rendered in a high-contrast black and cream palette.

The repeating geometric motifs evoke a sense of ordered symmetry, while the dense, plush wool pile provides a luxurious tactile quality. The rug is framed by a sophisticated geometric border that mirrors the internal secondary motifs, tying the composition together with mid-century precision. This rug is an ideal statement piece for a contemporary interior, offering a bridge between traditional French craftsmanship and 20th-century graphic design.

Important Information

  • Origin: France
  • Period: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s)
  • Technique: Hand-Knotted / Hand-Woven
  • Material: 100% Wool
  • Dimensions (cm): 144 cm x 230 cm
  • Dimensions (ft): 4' 9" x 7' 7"
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The pile is thick and even throughout, with the colors remaining exceptionally vibrant. Minor fringe wear consistent with age.
  • Pattern: Graphic Octagonal Medallions / Geometric
  • Primary Color: Scarlet Red
  • Secondary Colors: Jet Black, Cream
  • Reference: 1C1212
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