Vintage French Art Deco Geometric Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB7696 7'9" × 11'7" $27,000

This vintage French Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, likely from the 1930s, distills the period’s modernist vocabulary into a composed geometric arrangement. Its warm taupe ground provides a quiet stage for a mirrored, open-field layout that feels architectural without becoming rigid.

Stepped blocks and modular squares build a central axis, while smaller corner and edge fragments keep the composition in motion. Brick red, dusty pink, burnt orange, tan, and beige appear in layered panels, some softened by fine linear detailing that gives the design a painterly, almost collage-like character. The absence of a traditional medallion or floral border emphasizes its streamlined Art Deco identity.

Hand-knotted in wool, the rug offers a pleasing balance of texture and restraint, with enough color to animate a room yet enough neutrality to work with contemporary furnishings. It is especially effective in interiors that call for graphic structure, warmth, and a refined vintage sensibility.

Part of the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage piece reflects the gallery's unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and design heritage. Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau remains one of the world's most trusted sources for exceptional rugs, from rare mid-century finds to contemporary masterworks.