Art Nouveau Vintage Tribal Brick Red Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Dutch BB7338 9'5" × 10'5" $24,000

This vintage Dutch Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1948, channels the bold geometry of European modernism with a distinctly tribal edge.

A brick-red field provides the stage for a large stepped medallion/crest, drawn in crisp symmetry and anchored by two smaller diamond emblems. Angular extensions reach toward the corners, giving the composition a sense of movement, while the border in black and navy blue frames the design with clear contrast. Mustard-gold accents break across the field and edges, sharpening the graphic effect and lending the palette a warm, industrial intensity.

The open center and disciplined geometry create strong visual authority without clutter, so the rug reads easily in contemporary, eclectic, or layered interiors. Its stepped outlines and mirrored structure recall the era’s fascination with machine-age clarity, yet the tribal-inspired forms keep it from feeling rigid. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers a dense, durable surface and the kind of saturated coloration that grounds a room with confidence. This balance of ornament and restraint makes it especially adaptable beneath modern furnishings or as a focal point in a more traditional setting.

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.