Antique Aubusson French Floral Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6022 10'0" × 19'9" $17,000

Woven in France circa 1880, this antique Aubusson rug belongs to the refined European tapestry tradition admired for its formal grace and decorative restraint. Handwoven in wool, it reflects the elegance of late 19th-century French interior design.

Its composition is deliberately composed around an elongated arched medallion, or cartouche, set within a calm light beige field. Scrolling floral garlands, stylized leaves, and small rosette details frame the arch, while the border maintains the same measured rhythm with botanical ornament and crisp outlining. The palette stays understated, drawing on warm beige, tan, and soft brown accents to preserve the rug’s quiet, tailored character.

A fine dusting of tiny motifs across the ground adds texture without disturbing the open field, allowing the design to breathe. That balance of negative space and ornamental precision gives the rug a serene architectural presence, well suited to formal living rooms, bedrooms, and sitting areas where a classical French note is desired.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.