Axminster English Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8990 13'9" × 19'9" $93,000

This antique English Axminster carpet, circa 1920, comes from the early 20th-century decorative tradition shaped by the Arts and Crafts movement. Woven in England, it interprets historic floral carpeting with a more relaxed, domestic sensibility, balancing ornament and structure in a way that feels both period-true and adaptable today.

A warm tan field provides the backdrop for an allover botanical repeat of stylized blossoms and scrolling trellis vines. Small floral sprays in faded rose, rust, and golden beige are animated by dark blue accents, giving the composition a subtle pulse across the surface. A disciplined border of matching flowers and vines frames the field and reinforces the carpet’s orderly, tailored character.

The effect is grounded rather than formal, with age-softened color and a gently worn pile that lend the rug real texture and depth. It is well suited to interiors that call for a layered antique English rug with floral presence, quiet movement, and enough warmth to anchor a room.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.