Vintage Chinese Art Deco Floral Light Gray Hand-Knotted Silk Runner (Fragment) BB6647 2'5" × 28'0" $20,000

This vintage Chinese Art Deco silk runner fragment, hand-knotted in the early 20th century, brings the refinement of Chinese weaving into a long, linear composition suited to hallways and transitional spaces.

The light gray field is animated by a vertical floral scroll of large, cloud-like blossoms and curling leafy stems rendered in slate blue, indigo, and soft ivory. Rather than a centered medallion, the design stacks oversized botanical forms one above another, creating a steady rhythm that feels both decorative and architectural. Narrow tonal borders keep the composition tailored and clear.

Its silk surface lends the piece a gentle sheen and crisp definition, allowing the shaded blues to shift subtly with the light. As a fragment, it retains the quiet authority of a larger composition while offering a more intimate, collected presence. The result is a Chinese Art Deco runner that layers naturally into modern or classic interiors, especially in hallways, galleries, and other long passages where line and repetition matter. It balances softness with graphic structure, making it easy to pair with stone, wood, or pale upholstery.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.