Antique Sultanabad Persian Allover Geometric Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8122 14'7" × 20'3" $80,000

Antique Sultanabad Persian rug, circa 1920, hand-knotted in wool, from the celebrated Sultanabad weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Its light beige field immediately sets a calm, luminous tone, but the real appeal is the disciplined allover geometry that gives the piece its structure and depth.

Repeating lobed medallion motifs drift across the field in a staggered lattice, combining floral and geometric drawing in softened coral, brick red, navy blue, taupe, and brown. The forms feel decorative rather than rigid, with abrash and age lending the design a relaxed, nuanced surface. The result is a patterned field that reads clearly from a distance yet feels richly layered up close.

A layered border system frames the carpet with delicate guards and a wider outer band, echoing the field’s palette and reinforcing its balanced proportions. This antique Sultanabad rug brings pattern, warmth, and quiet rhythm to traditional, transitional, or collected interiors, especially under seating arrangements or in large-format rooms where an allover Persian rug can anchor the scheme without overwhelming it. The clear border hierarchy keeps the composition poised, while the softened drawing adds an easy, lived-in elegance.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.