Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB8727 5'10" × 9'0" $20,000

Woven in France during the vintage Art Deco period, this hand-knotted wool rug reflects the refined decorative tradition for which French carpets are prized. Its layout is built around a central abstract panel set within a pale blue ground, giving the piece the character of an art textile rather than a conventional patterned floor covering.

Within that field, sweeping diagonal gestures and irregular color blocks unfold in cream, pale sand, celadon, blush, lavender, slate, and tobacco brown. The composition feels both painterly and architectural, with softened edges and sharp interruptions that echo the era’s interest in Cubist structure, stylized landscape, and modern movement. The result is expressive without becoming busy.

A quiet border of blue frames the design and allows the interior forms to breathe. The dense wool pile enhances the softness of the palette while preserving definition across the abstract shapes. Elegant yet relaxed, this vintage French Art Deco rug brings visual interest, texture, and a gallery-like presence to contemporary interiors.

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.