Vintage French Art Deco Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB5963 5'7" × 7'8" $9,000

Woven in France circa 1940, this vintage hand-knotted wool rug belongs to the French Art Deco tradition, where form, balance, and restraint take precedence over ornament. Its graphic vocabulary is distinctly modernist, yet softened by a warm, tactile palette.

The composition is built from layered rectangles and nested right-angle stripe bands that interlock across the field like an architectural sketch translated into pile. A warm tan ground is enlivened by soft peach, blush, camel, light beige, and terracotta blocks, while an ivory panel and deeper rust tones sharpen the geometry. Brown linear bands add definition and keep the design crisp.

With broad areas of negative space and no formal border hierarchy, the rug feels composed rather than busy, making it especially well suited to contemporary, transitional, or Deco-inspired interiors. It grounds streamlined upholstery, lacquered finishes, chrome, and natural wood with equal ease, offering the visual clarity of a vintage French geometric rug and the warmth of wool.

Part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug reflects the gallery's dedication to preserving exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive design traditions. Its character, patina, and artistry make it a sophisticated addition to thoughtfully curated interiors.