French Art Deco Vintage Geometric Crimson Hand-Knotted Wool Runner BB8462 4'6" × 17'1" $16,000

This vintage French Art Deco runner is hand-knotted in wool, offering a refined example of Parisian taste filtered through clean geometry, disciplined proportion, and a distinctly French sense of restraint.

An open crimson field fills the composition, enclosed by deep navy blue bands that form nested rectangular frames near the perimeter. The effect is architectural and understated, with the striped border reading less like ornament than structure. Subtle tonal shifts in the red pile add depth and movement without disturbing the graphic calm. Its simplicity is intentional, relying on proportion, edge definition, and tonal contrast rather than ornament.

The restrained palette and crisp layout make it especially effective in a hallway, gallery, or contemporary interior that calls for color with order, especially in circulation spaces throughout the home. Wool lends the surface warmth and resilience, while the runner format elongates the composition and sharpens its sense of direction, so it can anchor lacquered woods, pale plaster, or other modern furnishings without competing with them.

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.