Antique Axminster English Allover Geometric Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7403 11'4" × 15'3" $14,000

This antique English Axminster rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the country’s celebrated carpet-making tradition in a format prized for both pattern and durability. Hand-knotted in wool, it has the substantial feel and layered character collectors look for in period English antique rugs. The wool pile offers a softly timeworn finish.

A saturated crimson field is animated by an allover arrangement of medallion and crest forms, each softened by scrolling florals, leafy tendrils, and compact geometric details. Navy blue outlines, olive notes, coral highlights, and ivory accents keep the design bright and articulate, while the dense drawing creates a steady visual rhythm across the surface.

A broad border of rosettes and angular floral ornament frames the composition with real structure, giving the rug a formal edge without dulling its movement. Rich and architectural, this Axminster works beautifully in traditional or transitional interiors, where an antique wool rug can add warmth, contrast, and a collected English presence. It suits a library, dining room, or formal living room with equal ease.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.