Large Antique Trellis Lattice Design Light Ivory Color Spanish Savonnerie Carpet
$18,800.00
| Stock number | 19654 |
| Size | 12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 6 in (3.91 m x 5.94 m) |
| Origin | Spain |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Savonnerie, Spanish |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This magnificent early 20th-century Spanish Savonnerie carpet is a superlative example of the "Iberian Renaissance," a period when the weaving centers of Spain—most notably the Royal Manufactory—adapted the grand, courtly traditions of France’s Savonnerie carpets workshops into a uniquely Mediterranean aesthetic. Historically, Savonnerie carpets from Spain are celebrated for their distinctive "Spanish knot" and a structural heft that combines the regal elegance of the French court with a warmer, more rustic soul. This specific specimen is distinguished by its Large Scale and its ethereal, Light Ivory palette. The composition is defined by a sophisticated Trellis (Lattice) design, a rhythmic and architectural pattern that became highly fashionable during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.