Vintage Chinese Art Deco Floral: Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7104 4'10" × 9'4" $14,000

This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug, woven in the early 20th century, reflects the refined decorative tradition of Chinese carpet-making filtered through a modern, export-era sensibility. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances softness of color with an understated architectural presence.

A warm taupe field creates a quiet, tonal expanse, while the perimeter carries the composition: a ghosted floral and foliate border traced in faded pale teal, celadon, and muted cinnamon. The motifs are intentionally light and airy, appearing almost worn into the surface, so the design reads as a subtle frame rather than a rigid enclosure. Its Art Deco character comes through in the disciplined restraint and softened geometry of the layout.

Because the center remains largely open, the rug behaves like a calm ground cloth, bringing texture and visual breathing room to layered interiors. The low-contrast palette makes it especially versatile for contemporary rooms, while the floral border preserves the elegance and cultural nuance expected of a fine vintage Chinese rug.

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.