Vintage Chinese Art Deco Abstract Oversized Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB2666 14'4" × 23'2" $95,000

This oversized vintage Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool in China circa 1940, translates the Deco idiom into a calm, collector-worthy carpet with graceful scale and restraint.

Rather than a dominant medallion, the composition relies on an open pale sand field layered with a softly faded abstract floral repeat that reads almost like woven haze. Light blue establishes the ground, while navy blue supplies crisp definition and a subtle architectural cadence. The allover pattern feels balanced and airy, allowing the surface to register as texture from afar and as delicate ornament up close.

At the perimeter, the border becomes more pictorial: mirrored birds, scrolling vines, and stylized blossoms create a lively frame that contrasts with the quiet center. The worn clarity of the drawing and the low-contrast palette lend this vintage Chinese rug an easy elegance, making it especially suited to large interiors that call for Art Deco character, warmth, and a relaxed sense of structure. It anchors furniture beautifully without overpowering surrounding textiles or finishes.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.