Antique Needlepoint French Allover Flat Weave Rug
$13,300.00
| Stock number | 24235 |
| Size | 5 ft 8 in x 8 ft (1.73 m x 2.44 m) |
| Origin | France |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Needlepoint |
| Materials | Cotton |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Needlepoint French Allover Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century French textile represents the refined elegance characteristic of European weaving traditions. Its construction as a flat weave needlepoint provides a texture distinct from pile carpets, offering a sophisticated, low-profile foundation suitable for formal interiors. We specialize in finding rare antique rugs of this caliber. The field is defined by a highly structured, repeating allover pattern. Stylized ogival forms, rendered in soft, contrasting hues, create a delicate trellis effect across the surface. This disciplined arrangement avoids overt naturalism, favoring instead a balanced rhythm that speaks to the transitional design sensibilities of the Belle Époque era. A luminous, pale yellow ground establishes the primary tone, beautifully offsetting the subtle secondary colors.