Vintage Chinese Floral Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug (Size Adjusted) BB7555 12'1" × 21'7" $85,000

This vintage hand-knotted Chinese wool rug comes from China’s long decorative weaving tradition. Its warm taupe field keeps the composition quiet and versatile, while the softened surface suggests age and careful use. Rather than relying on high contrast, the design unfolds with a muted, elegant rhythm that suits layered, relaxed interiors.

A subtle botanical trellis is woven across the open ground, with faint floral tracery and restrained geometric hints that appear almost submerged in the pile. The surrounding border provides the clearest ornament: scrolling vines in dusty blue and muted rose trace the perimeter, creating a delicate frame that feels tailored rather than formal. The faded drawing gives the rug a serene, atmospheric character.

That balance of openness and ornament makes the piece especially adaptable beneath furniture groupings or in rooms that need softness instead of graphic contrast. As a vintage Chinese carpet, it brings a quiet sense of history, tactile warmth, and refined patterning to traditional, transitional, or contemporary settings without overwhelming the architecture.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug represents the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that have defined the gallery since its establishment in 1965. Doris Leslie Blau is celebrated worldwide for sourcing extraordinary rugs ranging from accessible vintage finds to rare collector-quality masterpieces.