Antique Floral Allover Jet Black Needlework Wool Rug – Circa 1950 BB6941 9'7" × 10'0" $8,000

This circa 1950 European needlework rug presents a refined square format in hand-stitched wool, with a compartmented allover layout that feels distinctly mid-century yet rooted in continental embroidery traditions. Its black ground gives the design unusual depth, allowing the repeating floral panels to read with clarity and poise.

Octagonal compartments are linked by a warm rust-and-amber trellis, creating a disciplined grid that frames each bouquet like a small botanical vignette. Within the panels, roses, peonies, and mixed blossoms appear in shades of blush, crimson, violet, ivory, yellow, and fresh green, producing a lively contrast against the jet-black field. The effect is graphic, orderly, and richly decorative.

As a wool needlepoint rug, it offers both visual precision and a soft, textile character that suits traditional, transitional, or eclectic interiors. The formal repeat and saturated palette make it especially effective as an anchoring piece, bringing structure and color to rooms that benefit from a strong ornamental 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.