Wool
France
13'6" X 18'0" (4.11 m x 5.49 m)
Available: Shipping As Soon As Tomorrow
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
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- Measurements: 13'6" x 18'0" ( 4.11 m x 5.49 m )
- Categories: Antique, European, Oversized
- Classification: Classic/Traditional, European, Floral, Geometric, Medallion, Savonnerie, Transitional
- Material: Wool
- Origin: France
- SKU: 31389
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European
Wool
France
13'6" X 18'0" (4.11 m x 5.49 m)
$90,000
Available: Shipping as Soon as Tomorrow
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
"Rug & Kilim is my go to resource for rugs. Their selection is wide and deep, and Josh’s eye for antique pieces is extraordinary. I always walk away with great pieces, and they are a pleasure to collaborate with. They’ve been my trusted partner on projects for years."
— Ann Wolf, Wolf Holden Design Studio
- Measurements: 13'6" x 18'0" ( 4.11 m x 5.49 m )
- Categories: Antique, European, Oversized
- Classification: Classic/Traditional, European, Floral, Geometric, Medallion, Savonnerie, Transitional
- Material: Wool
- Origin: France
- SKU: 31389
