Vintage Chinese Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB6848 9'7" × 18'8" $80,000

This vintage Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1950s, reflects a refined Chinese Deco tradition with a sand-beige ground and a calm, airy palette. Its long, graceful format and softly worn surface lend it an effortless sense of age.

The field is organized around an allover geometric-botanical repeat, where stylized floral forms, trellis details, and cloud-like cartouche motifs drift across the composition in pale blue, slate, ivory, and deep navy. Rather than a single medallion, the design relies on rhythm and balance, creating visual movement without heaviness. The slight distressing softens the contrast and gives the pattern a painterly, timeworn character.

A narrow inner frame and floral vine border provide structure, while the open center keeps the rug versatile in layered interiors. Equally suited to a formal living room, a serene bedroom, or a contemporary setting that needs quiet ornament, this vintage Chinese carpet offers tailored pattern, muted color, and the easy elegance collectors value.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.