Oushak Turkish Antique Allover Geometric Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1940 BB5000 6'4" × 8'10" $17,000

This antique Turkish Oushak rug, circa 1940, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the relaxed elegance of Anatolian weaving from Turkey. Its softly aged surface and low-contrast drawing give it the quiet presence of a well-preserved decorative textile rather than an overly formal carpet. The hand-knotted wool pile remains supple and tactile, enhancing the rug’s softened, timeworn character even as its pattern recedes into the background.

A muted soft beige field carries an allover geometric-and-botanical repeat that reads almost like a faint lattice, with pale starburst rosettes, stylized floral forms, and occasional angular motifs surfacing through the wear. The pattern is intentionally subdued, with generous negative space and only a whisper of border detail, allowing the rug’s rhythm and patina to do the visual work.

The palette of wheat, bone, ivory, soft gray, and taupe makes this Oushak especially versatile in contemporary interiors. It brings warmth to minimalist rooms, layers easily under classic upholstery, and adds historical texture without overpowering surrounding furnishings.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.