Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Floral Olive Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet By C.F.A. Voysey BB7807 12'2" × 15'7" $140,000

This exceptional Antique English Arts & Crafts rug, attributed to the celebrated designer C.F.A. Voysey, beautifully embodies the poetic romanticism and nature-driven spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement. Handwoven in the early 20th century, it reveals Voysey’s signature balance of whimsical charm, refined structure, and painterly elegance.

The rug unfolds like a dreamlike garden tableau. Its expansive field is washed in gentle moss and sage greens, softly variegated to create a painterly sense of depth and calm. A procession of stylized trees and flowering vines rises around the central space, their slender trunks and delicate blossoms evoking the tranquility of a secluded woodland. The blossoms—rendered in muted rose, apricot, cream, and ivy hues—appear to gently drift across the surface, giving the composition remarkable grace and movement.

Framing this serene interior is an exquisite, undulating border—an unmistakable Voysey hallmark. Ornate botanical cartouches bloom in rhythmic succession, their forms inspired by nature but refined into elegant, almost architectural motifs. Subtle tonal shifts, from olive to heather, lavender to plum, enhance the layered visual richness while maintaining the harmonious softness characteristic of Voysey’s textiles.

Woven entirely by hand in high-quality wool, the rug possesses a tactile, velvety pile and a warm, organic texture. Time has bestowed it with a beautifully mellowed patina, enriching its palette and enhancing its sense of quiet romance.

This is not merely a decorative textile; it is a piece of design history—a rare surviving expression of Voysey’s artistic philosophy, celebrating craftsmanship, natural beauty, and thoughtful design. Ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and refined interiors, this rug offers a rare opportunity to bring the spirit of the English Arts & Crafts movement into a contemporary or traditional space, where it will resonate with timeless elegance and poetic charm.

Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857 – 1941) was an Irish architect and furniture, rugs, and textile designer in the Arts & Crafts style.

A rare rug from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.