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131 X 215cm Antique Ziegler & Co Rug
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131 X 215cm Antique Ziegler & Co Rug

19th century
Sold 6 November 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Lovely shades of mid to light blue variegate the field colour in the best way possible. This beautiful rug from the workshop off Ziegler and Company is in outstanding original condition, full pile, with beautiful, rich colours.

4'1" x 7'0" circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ziegler Rug to the 1890s.

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SA960887
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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Lovely shades of mid to light blue variegate the field colour in the best way possible.
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This beautiful rug from the workshop off Ziegler and Company is in outstanding original condition, full pile, with beautiful, rich colours.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

4'1" x 7'0" circa 1890

Height
215cm (84.65")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Ziegler Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960887
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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131 X 215cm Antique Ziegler & Co Rug

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An antique hand-knotted Persian Ziegler rug featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a central blue field and red borders.
131 x 215cm Antique Ziegler & Co Rug
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Ziegler rug featuring an intricate all-over floral pattern with a central blue field and red borders.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBlue and Red
  • MotifsAll-over floral pattern, Palmettes and vines, Multi-layered geometric borders, Symmetrical medallion structure
  • SizeH 215 cm (85 in) x W 131 cm (52 in)

Ziegler rugs were produced in Persia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the Swiss firm Ziegler & Co., specifically designed to appeal to Western tastes by toning down traditional bright colours and adapting classic floral motifs for European interiors.

These rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using handspun wool pile on a cotton foundation, employing asymmetric Persian knots and natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural abrash colour variations in the wool, irregular hand-knotted foundations, organic vegetable dye patination, and characteristic large-scale floral and palmette designs tailored for Western markets.

An antique Ziegler rug can be used to ground contemporary furniture schemes, adding historical texture and subdued colour harmony beneath minimalist or mid-century seating arrangements.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional hand washing every few years, rotation to ensure even wear, and keeping the rug away from direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the natural dyes.
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