Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Abstract Golden Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB5548 10'10" × 17'5" $70,000

This vintage Irish Donegal rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, reflects the restrained Arts and Crafts tradition of Ireland’s northwest coast. Its golden tan ground and softly timeworn surface create a mellow, sunlit foundation that feels calm yet full of character.

Rather than relying on a dense allover pattern, the design is organized with deliberate spacing and repetition. Stylized floral and geometric forms rise in staggered rows across the field, joined by trellis-like accents, elongated palmette shapes, and small rosettes that keep the composition open and legible. The drawing is crisp but never severe, giving the rug an airy architectural rhythm.

A disciplined border hierarchy frames the interior with quiet authority, while brown, brick red, and terracotta outlines add depth against the warm beige-gold field. The result is an Irish vintage rug with an understated decorative presence, well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors that call for texture, warmth, and order.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.