Large Antique 19th Century Allover Geometric French Flatweave Needlepoint Carpet in Coral

This large-format 19th Century French antique flatweave needlepoint carpet (circa 1870) in a sophisticated coral palette represents a rare and refined example of French rugs and artistry from the late Victorian era, when French ateliers were translating tapestry traditions into expansive floor textiles that marry decorative rigor with architectural scale. Hand-crafted in France in durable wool and flatweave needlepoint construction, the rug’s generous 14′ × 20′ proportions make it a commanding anchor for grand salons, formal libraries, or reception chambers. Its allover geometric design — composed of interlocking forms rendered in coral across the field with disciplined symmetry — demonstrates a sophisticated vocabulary of pattern that bridges classical European ornament and the mathematical rhythms prized in 19th-century decorative textiles.