Vintage French Art Deco Rug (Size Adjusted) BB7295 12'2" × 18'1" $50,000

This striking French Art Deco rug from the 1920s captures the essence of early 20th-century decorative arts with its unique combination of modern abstraction and naturalistic ornamentation. Woven in France during the height of the Art Deco movement, this rug reflects the era’s fascination with stylized forms, balanced compositions, and vivid yet harmonious color palettes.

The central field of the rug is characterized by a softly variegated abrash in warm earth tones—russet, mauve, umber, and chestnut—blended seamlessly through subtle striations. These rich hues form a quiet backdrop, allowing the boldly decorative border to command visual attention.

The perimeter of the rug is adorned with a continuous garland of fruits, leaves, and decorative ribbons—a lush and painterly motif that nods to classic French tapestry traditions. Rendered in a vibrant yet well-balanced palette of golden ochres, persimmons, forest greens, and cool indigos, the border design includes an exuberant array of peaches, pears, grapes, and citrus, interspersed with stylized leafy foliage and checkerboard ribbons in vivid coral red and ivory.

Despite the naturalistic elements, the design remains highly stylized, in keeping with the Art Deco aesthetic. The painterly shading of the fruit and foliage exhibits a tapestry-like quality, likely a nod to Gobelins or Aubusson traditions, yet reimagined through the modernist lens of the 1920s. The large scale of the border motifs adds visual drama and balances the quiet elegance of the open field.

Crafted in a flatweave tapestry technique, this rug showcases remarkable craftsmanship, with fine attention to detail and refined color blending. The overall condition is consistent with its age, showing gentle signs of wear and time-softened tones that enhance its antique charm.

Whether placed in a formal salon, dining room, or contemporary interior in need of a statement piece, this rug embodies the sophisticated glamour of the Art Deco period with a touch of pastoral romanticism.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.