Antique Allover Classic Taupe With Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1920 BB7597 5'6" × 17'5" $17,000

This antique Chinese rug, woven circa 1920, reflects an early twentieth-century carpet tradition known for restraint, balance, and finely handled geometry. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the quiet elegance that has long made antique Chinese rugs appealing to both collectors and designers.

The full field is composed of a tight interlocking fret pattern, rendered in low-contrast light beige across a warm taupe ground. Its maze-like repeat creates steady movement without a dominant medallion, giving the surface an architectural quality that feels measured rather than ornamental. A softly defined border in related neutral tones frames the composition with understated clarity.

Because the palette stays within warm taupe and pale beige, the rug reads as textured and versatile rather than busy. It can soften a contemporary interior, support layered traditional furnishings, or bring quiet structure to a hallway, gallery, or long passage. The result is a geometric antique rug with an easy, enduring presence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.