Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Belgian By Paul Haesaerts For Elisabeth De Saedeleer BB5377 8'0" × 10'5" $30,000

This vintage Belgian Art Deco rug, designed in the 1930s by Paul Haesaerts for Elisabeth de Saedeleer, is hand-knotted in wool and channels the period’s preference for clarity, order, and modern abstraction. Its warm tan foundation gives the composition a softened, lived-in character while keeping the overall effect crisp and architectural.

Across the field, repeated chevrons, zigzags, and sawtooth bands build a tightly paced geometric lattice. Dark brown outlines sharpen the rhythm, while beige and taupe tones lighten the pattern and create a subtle sense of depth. The design reads as an allover stripe, yet the alternating registers keep the surface lively and visually layered.

With its restrained palette and disciplined structure, this vintage wool rug lends itself naturally to contemporary interiors, mid-century rooms, and spaces that benefit from pattern without excess. It grounds a seating area or study with quiet authority, offering the tailored elegance of Art Deco design and the enduring appeal of a finely made vintage geometric rug.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.