Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6144 7'7" × 11'0" $65,000

This vintage French Art Deco rug, woven circa 1930 in hand-knotted wool, belongs to France’s inventive interwar weaving tradition. Its field reads like a textile painting rather than a conventional carpet, with oversized blossoms, layered foliage, and petal-like forms arranged in an asymmetrical composition. The effect is especially appealing for collectors who favor abstract floral rugs with a painterly, collage-like rhythm.

Against the earth-brown ground, broken horizontal stripes and narrow color bands create a sense of motion, while a slim blue outer border provides a restrained frame. Rose, crimson, blush, apricot, and ivory dominate the floral masses, with sage, light blue, lavender, yellow, and soft green adding cool counterpoints and a fresh, garden-like energy. The result feels spirited yet considered, with organic movement held together by a disciplined Art Deco sensibility.

In a contemporary living room, studio, or eclectic dining space, this French vintage rug adds warmth, pattern, and a distinctly decorative presence without relying on symmetry or formal medallion design. Its hand-knotted wool pile gives the imagery tactile depth, making it well suited to interiors that call for color, texture, and an artful focal point.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.