Antique English Floral Allover Cream Beige Needlework Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6918 7'0" × 7'0" $14,000

This antique English needlework rug, circa 1900, brings the precision of early 20th-century English textile work to a square allover format. Its disciplined layout gives the piece the presence of a decorative panel carpet while remaining light enough for a thoughtful interior.

The field is organized into a 5 x 5 grid of octagonal compartments, each outlined in brick red and set against a cream beige ground. Within the panels, bouquet sprays, floral wreaths, and a few pastoral vignettes unfold in soft rose, blue, sage, olive, and warm brown, creating a rhythm that feels both orderly and varied. Small diamond intersections stitched with delicate blossoms reinforce the architectural structure and the meticulous petit point character.

As a floral and geometric antique rug, it balances English needlework charm with a tailored sensibility, making it especially useful in rooms that need pattern without heaviness. The measured repetition, gentle palette, and hand-stitched detail suit traditional sitting rooms, layered contemporary spaces, or any setting that benefits from a quiet, collected focal point while still allowing furnishings to breathe.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.