Tabriz Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8779 11'4" × 15'5" $85,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1880, comes from the celebrated weaving tradition of northwestern Persia and reflects the disciplined hand-knotted workmanship for which Tabriz carpets are admired.

Its warm tan field is organized with an allover botanical repeat, combining small floral sprays, rosettes, and palmettes in soft beige, faded brown, and cool navy blue. Rather than a single dominant medallion, the composition carries a subdued crest-like presence through the center, giving the design a measured symmetry and an elegant, quietly formal cadence.

A formal border in deep indigo frames the composition with scrolling foliage and cartouche-like details, while the lighter guard borders add definition without interrupting the airy field. The gently aged palette and subtle tonal variation lend the rug a collected, room-softening presence, making it especially suited to traditional interiors, layered transitional rooms, or sophisticated contemporary spaces that benefit from Persian character. Its refined pattern also works well beneath antique wood, polished stone, or restrained upholstery.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.