Antique Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB8747 6'6" × 10'6" $43,000

This antique Persian hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1880 in the Senneh tradition, reflects the refined workmanship long associated with western Persia. Its antique character is softened by a warm tan ground, giving the piece an understated presence that feels equally at home in a collector’s interior or a layered contemporary setting.

The design is an elegant allover field of scrolling floral vines, boteh-like forms, and trellis-like movement, with no dominant medallion to interrupt the rhythm. Brown and dark brown outlines create depth across the surface, while lighter beige accents highlight the botanical details and preserve the quiet clarity of the pattern.

A restrained border frames the composition without overpowering it, reinforcing the rug’s balanced Arts and Crafts sensibility and its subtle Kashan influence. The low-contrast palette and time-softened wool lend the carpet a patinated, lived-in beauty that adds texture, warmth, and visual continuity to traditional and transitional rooms alike.

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.