Antique Axminster English Allover Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 Wilton (Machine Made) BB8294 13'7" × 15'8" $53,000

An antique English Wilton carpet, woven circa 1900, this wool piece reflects the machine-made carpet tradition that flourished in England at the turn of the century. Its formal proportions and allover repeat give it the presence of a traditional room carpet, while the softened surface keeps the design easy to place today.

The warm tan field is crossed by a pale blue lattice that creates a trellis pattern filled with stylized floral-cartouche motifs, rosettes, and small botanical forms. Rust red, olive, taupe, and soft ivory animate the drawing, and the worn clarity of the weave lends the pattern a mellow, time-softened character rather than a sharp graphic edge.

A deep brick-red border frames the composition with repeating medallions, scrolling leaves, and narrow guard bands, providing structure and contrast around the lighter center. The balance of warm and cool tones makes this English antique rug especially versatile for dining rooms, sitting rooms, or layered interiors that call for decorative texture with restraint, without feeling overly formal.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.