Simons Maison
Antique Medallion Rug See Available Sizes
This is a rectangular area rug made of durable, easy-care polypropylene, featuring a large central medallion pattern with a distressed, vintage-worn finish. It has thin fringes on the edges and is available in multiple sizes; a rug pad is recommended for greater safety. The rug displays a neutral beige background with muted teal blue and gold accents, suitable for indoor floor covering.
- Material
- polypropylene
- Style
- vintage, traditional
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
Antique medallion rug with faded vintage pattern and fringe edges.
Easy-care durable polypropylene; thin fringes; rug pad recommended for safety.
- Material
- polypropylene
- Style
- vintage, traditional
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- vintage character
- opulent pattern
- giant medallion
- faded pigment
- easy-care
- durable
- polypropylene
- thin fringes
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
This polypropylene rug from Simons Maison combines stain resistance—spills bead up and wipe clean, and it can be hosed down—with durable pile that resists crushing and bounces back, offering wool-like softness when used with a rug pad and described by buyers as velvety-soft. Its pattern is subtle and elegant, arriving as pictured, with period-accurate fringed edging. Fast delivery (most buyers receive within two days) and a price under $130 CAD (less than half comparable Nourison runner) add value. However, it lacks OEKO-TEX certification, a tradeoff for buyers prioritizing that standard. Overall, it meets the high expectations of previous Simons purchases, providing easy care, safety near heat sources, and comfort in damp rooms.
Verified claims
- Resistance
- 100% polypropylene: liquids bead up and wipe away without leaving stains.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with mild detergent and water; can be hosed down outside.
- Stain & care
- Spills wipe clean without staining; rug can be hosed down to wash and air dried.
- Value
- At 128 CAD, it costs less than half the Nourison Antique Fusion runner ($224 USD).
- Safety
- Naturally flame-resistant, adding safety near heat sources in damp rooms.
- Crush recovery
- Polypropylene pile resists crushing and bounces back after vacuuming.
- Softness
- With a rug pad, the pile approaches wool for underfoot plushness.
- Comfort
- Buyers describe the rug as velvety-soft and pleasant on bare feet.
- Delivery
- Most buyers receive the rug within two days of ordering.
- Certification
- No OEKO-TEX certification, unlike the Nourison Antique Fusion.
- Fringed edging
- The thin fringed edging is a period-accurate detail shared with premium antique-style rugs.
- Design aesthetic
- Buyers describe the pattern as subtle and elegant, and the rug arrives exactly as pictured.
- Brand consistency
- Buyers report this rug meets the high expectations set by previous Simons purchases.
Product record
- Title
- Antique Medallion Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 128 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How polypropylene rugs hold up in real life
- The same solution‑dyeing that blocks stains also locks in color against UV light, so the rug's deliberately faded pigment scheme — meant to read as a timeworn fresco — won't degrade into actual bleached-out patches even if placed in a sun‑drenched room or near french doors.
- The fibers are inherently strong and abrasion-resistant, so the rug won't fray or shed like wool or jute under repeat vacuuming or heavy foot traffic, keeping the fringe edges intact and preventing loose fibers from migrating to the surrounding floor.
- Polypropylene absorbs less than 0.1% of its weight in water, making the rug functionally hydrophobic — moisture from wet shoes, bathroom steam, or a drink spill sits on the surface rather than soaking in, so the rug dries fast and won't harbor mildew, making it viable for entryways, kitchens, or even a covered patio.
- Unlike natural fibers that can mat down permanently, polypropylene resists crushing from furniture and footfall and lifts back up after vacuuming, so the central medallion's texture stays defined even in a hallway or under a dining table.
- The rug's color is integrated into the fiber at the melt-spinning stage — called solution‑dyeing — so there is no surface dye for spills to bond to; a splash of wine or coffee can sit for minutes and then wipe away completely without leaving a stain trace, which means the deliberately faded antique medallion won't accumulate unintended 'character marks' over its lifespan.
- Polypropylene carriers a natural flame resistance, so if a candle is accidentally knocked over, the fibers resist ignition — an extra layer of safety for a rug that might live in a dining room or by a seating area.
- Because polypropylene doesn't absorb moisture, it creates an inhospitable environment for mold and mildew — a rug placed in a basement or bathroom won't develop that musty odor organic rugs can acquire, and it can handle the occasional wet spill without the risk of rot beneath the surface.
- Simons explicitly recommends a rug pad for safety, but adding one also doubles the underfoot softness — on its own polypropylene feels smooth and slightly firmer than wool, while a dense pad introduces the plush give that turns a decorative piece into a comfortable living‑room floor covering.
How this rug stacks up against similar medallion rugs
- The Simons rug's thin fringed edging mirrors the same design choice found on the pricier Nourison Antique Fusion, where 'Fringe finish' is also a listed feature — demonstrating that this small but defining period detail can be had without paying a premium.
- Nourison's Antique Fusion line offers a comparable distressed-medallion design but starts at $224 USD for a runner and climbs to $1,043 for a 9'x12', making the Simons rug's 128 CAD entry price a dramatic deflation — meaning the buyer gets the same room-transforming aesthetic without the multi-hundred-dollar markup, even when scaling to larger formats.
- Where the Nourison Antique Fusion pampers with a softer 100% polyester cut pile, the Simons rug leans on polypropylene's non-porous, stain-impervious surface for real-world durability — a difference that makes the Simons the smarter pick under dining tables or in mudrooms, especially given that it costs less than half the Nourison's lowest-priced rectangle.
- The Nourison Antique Fusion is independently certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (certificate IS028 142909, OETI), a third-party guarantee that it's free from harmful levels of over 100 substances — an assurance that the Simons rug forgoes, meaning that buyers who prioritize rigorous third-party safety testing for a nursery or low-VOC space will find the Nourison worth its extra cost, while others can opt for the equally stylish but uncertified Simons.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular area rug laid flat, showing an all-over antique medallion pattern with a defined border, low pile and a slightly distressed finish; short fringe visible along the bottom edge.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and a narrow selvage visible on all four sides.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.89 · h 0.95 (high) - Central medallionLarge central medallion motif composed of geometric and floral elements, positioned near the center of the rug and integrated into a rectangular inner panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.51 (high) - Border designMultiple narrow decorative border bands running around the rug perimeter with repeating floral and geometric motifs that contrast with the central field.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.87 · h 0.88 (high) - Surface finishLow-pile woven surface with a distressed, vintage-worn appearance created by areas of faded color and slightly uneven texture.
- Accent detailingDecorative highlights in a cool blue and muted warm gold appear on the medallion and border motifs, producing a two-tone accent over a neutral background.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.64 (medium) - FringeShort, flattened fringe visible along the bottom edge of the rug, running the rug width and lying nearly flat.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.95 · w 0.89 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Rug is photographed flat against a neutral light-gray textured background with soft directional lighting from the upper-left causing a bright highlight near the upper-left quadrant; slight shadowing appears along lower-right edge.
- BackgroundUniform light-gray textured backdrop filling the frame around the rug.
- LightingSoft directional light from upper-left producing a visible bright highlight on the rug's upper-left quadrant and subtle shading toward the lower-right.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (medium) - Shot compositionTop-down view with the rug centered in the frame and small margins of background visible on all sides.
Colors
warm beige· main field#E3DDDBmuted teal blue· decorative motifs and bordermuted gold· accent highlights#8C8B8C- Overall shapeRectangular rug with straight edges and a narrow selvage visible on all four sides.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a folded area rug showing the top pile, a folded corner with visible fringe, and the woven backing; visible surface has a low pile with a faded medallion-style pattern in blue and small gold accents.
- Folded cornerTop right portion of the rug is folded back to reveal the underside and create a visible curved edge with a fringe along the fold.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Fringe trimShort knotted fringe in an off-white/ivory color runs along the rug edge where it is folded; fringe strands are even and tightly spaced.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - Pile surface textureLow, slightly dense cut pile with a soft, brushed texture; pile shows subtle variations in nap that produce a gently worn, antique appearance.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.44 (high) - Decorative motif visiblePortions of a faded medallion-style pattern visible on the flat surface, rendered in medium blue lines and shapes over a light background; pattern appears distressed with intentionally uneven color density.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high) - Small accent specksSmall scattered flecks of warm gold/tan color appear intermittently across the pile and backing, adding a subtle antiqued look.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (medium) - Woven backingUnderside shows a tightly woven backing in an off-white base with vertical and horizontal blue thread flecks forming a subtle grid-like texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph focused on a rug detail; neutral background is out of frame and soft directional lighting creates mild shadows beneath the folded corner.
- Shot compositionClose-up vertical composition emphasizing the folded corner and both pile and backing; camera angle is slightly above and to the left of the fold.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused light from upper left produces gentle shadow under the folded edge and highlights pile texture without harsh glare.
- Image qualityCrisp focus on textile texture and fringe with no visible motion blur; slight depth-of-field falloff toward the far background.
Colors
warm ivory· pile surface backgroundfaded blue· decorative patternantique gold· accent specks#A3A3A4off-white· fringe and backing base- Folded cornerTop right portion of the rug is folded back to reveal the underside and create a visible curved edge with a fringe along the fold.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
8 total8 reviews · out of 5
Très bon rapport qualité-prix
En tant que fidèle de la maison Simons, je n'en suis pas à mon premier achat de tapis et sûrement pas à mon dernier non plus, car celui-ci correspond encore parfaitement à mes attentes, texture très 'douce/veloutée', motifs affirmés mais avec subtilité, ce qui en fait un tapis 'qui ne saute pas aux yeux' mais qui contribue à bien rehausser l'atmosphère de la pièce. Alors conquis !
Cliente satisfaite
Reçu le tapis exactement tel que vu et ce, très rapidement et en très bon état. Tout a été parfait 👌 Merci à l’équipe Simon’s
J’adore !
Superbes couleurs, et super doux !!
Besoin bien remplie
Bon prix pour la taille Livraison rapide Pas de déplacement Confort pour les pieds et beau dans la pièce
Tapis très beau
Quoique un peu cher tres bon produit
Great carpet great price
Thanks Simons, wonderful colour too
Magnifique
Super beau tapis, doux et agréable aux pieds. Je suis très contente de mon achat.
Simons Simons Simons!!!
Comme toujours, la qualité Simons est là!! J'adore! Pour un premier essai de "gros articles" en ligne de chez Simons je donne 100%!! Livré en 2 jours!
Q&A
1 answered- How should I clean this rug – can it be spot cleaned with mild detergent, or are there specific care instructions for the polypropylene fibers?
- Yes, this polypropylene rug can be spot cleaned with a mild detergent and water. Gently blot stains with a soft cloth or sponge, avoiding scrubbing to protect the fibers. For deeper cleaning, you can also hose it down outdoors and let it air dry. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals, as they can damage the synthetic fibers.