Vintage French Art Deco Floral Classic Taupe – Hand-Knotted Wool Rug By Paule Leleu BB8229 6'10" × 11'7" $28,000

A vintage French hand-knotted wool rug by Paule Leleu, this mid-20th-century European Deco piece translates French textile design into a refined floor covering with clear architectural order.

The composition is anchored by a warm taupe field with an open, disciplined center of small diamond and ring motifs, giving the rug a calm visual pulse. Around it, a framed perimeter of inset panels introduces stylized floral and abstract forms in cream, teal, and brick red, each outlined with crisp taupe edges. The result is orderly yet lively, with a rhythm that feels tailored rather than ornate.

A narrow border completes the layout with subtle tonal definition, allowing the geometry to read clearly without becoming severe. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug offers the soft texture and durability prized in vintage French rugs, making it especially effective in living rooms, studies, or dining spaces that favor Art Deco character, symmetry, and a quietly expressive palette.

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.