Chinese Vintage Geometric Warm Tan With Navy Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8469 12'5" × 18'9" $90,000

This antique Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, dating from the early 1900s, draws on the restrained weaving traditions of China in a format that feels both refined and quietly architectural. Its warm tan ground gives the piece an inviting, time-softened presence, while the overall composition remains crisp and orderly.

The design is organized as a dense geometric trellis, with a continuous fretwork repeat running across the field in navy blue. Rather than relying on a central medallion, the rug builds rhythm through tight horizontal rows, creating a steady visual cadence that reads as tailored and measured. A narrow border frames the composition with the same disciplined vocabulary, reinforcing the rug’s balanced structure.

Subtle tonal variation in the field adds depth and character to the antique surface, while the hand-knotted wool construction lends a supple, durable texture. With its warm tan and indigo palette, this vintage Chinese rug brings pattern without excess, making it an elegant foundation for interiors that favor clarity, proportion, and understated graphic movement.

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.