Antique English Floral Allover Golden Tan Needlework Wool Rug – Circa 1890 BB7769 6'1" × 8'9" $20,000

This antique English needlework wool rug, dating to circa 1890, reflects the Victorian preference for orderly floral ornament and finely executed handwork. Woven in England, it presents a formal allover composition that feels both decorative and carefully controlled.

The golden tan field is arranged in a disciplined grid of square floral compartments, each one packed with scrolling stems, stylized blossoms, and small star-like centers. Rich burgundy, deep plum, ivory, pale blue, and soft green lend the surface a tapestry-like character, giving the design depth while preserving the open, airy ground.

A slender border continues the botanical rhythm with curling vines, rosettes, and repeating floral accents, framing the composition without crowding it. The result is an antique English rug with quiet elegance and clear architectural structure, well suited to interiors that call for warmth, texture, and traditional pattern in measured tones.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.