Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Viennese Secessionist BB9052 12'7" × 12'9" $75,000

This antique Austrian Viennese rug, likely woven circa 1920, belongs to the refined Secessionist tradition that bridges late Art Nouveau sensibility with early modern design. Hand-knotted in wool, it reads as a cultured decorative textile rather than a busy ornamental carpet.

The muted beige field is almost atmospheric, allowing the pattern to emerge in soft layers of cream, pale sand, dusty rose, and warm taupe. Three tall, arching forms rise in a measured arrangement, their elongated lines and scrolling details suggesting stylized columns or floral stems. A narrow, restrained border quietly frames the composition, reinforcing the rug’s architectural balance and open-field character.

Its tonal palette and abstract floral vocabulary make it especially effective in interiors that favor calm surfaces and strong silhouettes. As a vintage Art Nouveau rug with Viennese character, it brings period distinction, softness, and a subtle sense of movement to contemporary or traditional rooms alike. The wool pile lends a gentle texture and a softly aged sheen, making it well suited to libraries, salons, bedrooms, or dining spaces where quiet elegance matters more than contrast.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.