Antique English Allover Soft Beige Needlework Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB5163 13'8" × 21'10" $130,000

Antique English needlework wool carpet, circa 1880, reflecting the refined decorative tradition of Victorian Britain. Handcrafted in England, it captures the period’s taste for ordered symmetry and carefully worked botanical ornament.

The design unfolds as an allover floral-scroll composition rather than a central-medallion layout, with mirrored acanthus leaves, curling foliate stems, and stylized blossoms distributed evenly across the field. A soft beige and pale blue palette gives the carpet a quietly luminous character, while accents of cream, pale gold, soft teal, and hints of apricot add depth without disturbing the serenity of the ground.

Its rhythmic drawing and open spacing create a graceful sense of movement, allowing the pattern to feel detailed yet airy. A narrow, restrained border frames the field and reinforces the carpet’s balanced structure. Woven in wool and executed as a needlework piece, it brings a romantic, tailored quality to interiors where antique English rugs are prized for elegance, texture, and historical character.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.