Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB3685 7'8" × 11'3" $16,000

This circa 1920 antique Persian Tabriz carpet is hand-knotted in wool and rooted in Iran’s celebrated Tabriz weaving tradition. Its muted beige field sets a quiet stage for a finely drawn allover floral design, where stylized blossoms, palmettes, and curling vine scrolls unfold with measured symmetry. The effect is elegant and composed rather than exuberant, giving the piece the authority of an early 20th-century Persian antique without overwhelming a room.

Across the interior, small medallion-like crests and trellis-inspired repeats create an architectural rhythm, while dusty rose, olive, light brown, and restrained sky blue accents keep the composition lively without disturbing its softness. The drawing remains crisp enough to register the hand of the weaver, yet time has mellowed the contrasts into a harmonious, collectible patina.

A floral main border with scrolling tendrils and rosettes frames the field, adding definition and balance from edge to edge. With its calm palette and formal botanic character, this antique Tabriz rug adapts beautifully to traditional rooms, layered transitional schemes, and interiors that call for ornament, warmth, and historical depth, while still sitting comfortably beneath modern silhouettes.

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.