Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB8559 13'4" × 19'4" $95,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of Tabriz in hand-knotted wool. Its period character is immediately apparent in the soft patina and the balanced, formal structure that has long made these rugs appealing to collectors and designers alike.

The warm tan field is filled edge to edge with an allover botanical lattice rather than a single medallion, creating a composed and continuous surface. Slender scrolling vines connect palmettes, rosettes, and boteh-like floral forms, while the low-contrast drawing keeps the pattern elegant and readable from across a room. The result is detailed, but never crowded.

Layered borders bring definition to the design, with a narrow blue outline and cream ground bands that echo the field’s floral language in a more measured rhythm. Touches of light blue, cocoa brown, and muted apricot soften the palette and deepen its antique appeal. It is a persuasive choice for interiors that call for a formal Persian carpet with quiet warmth and decorative depth.

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.