Irish Arts & Crafts Vintage Floral Forest Green Hand-Knotted Wool Runner By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment) BB8399 3'4" × 10'10" $14,000

An antique Irish Arts & Crafts hand-knotted wool runner fragment, attributed to C.F.A. Voysey and woven in Donegal, Ireland, this piece reflects the movement’s focus on craft, nature, and disciplined ornament.

The teal green field is arranged with a measured repeat of stylized tree forms, each built from slate blue and blue-gray foliage and anchored by a dark green trunk. Small crimson and rose blossoms punctuate the composition, while paired sprigs between the larger trees add a quiet botanical cadence. With no formal border visible in the fragment, the design feels open and architectural rather than enclosed.

That spare layout gives the runner a calm presence suited to hallways and transitional interiors, where pattern can register at a distance without feeling busy. The hand-knotted wool pile lends depth and a tactile softness that complements the restrained palette, making this antique Irish runner both decorative and historically resonant.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.