Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Needlework Rug – Circa 1940 Portuguese BB9174 9'10" × 13'0" $26,000

This antique Portuguese needlework rug, circa 1940, draws on the Arraiolos tradition of embroidered carpets, translating a historic textile art into a refined room-size floor covering.

Its soft beige field is organized by a strict allover repeat of oval floral roundels, each outlined in warm tan and filled with small olive and beige blossoms. Between the medallions, blue diamond-shaped interstices create a crisp geometric rhythm, giving the floral pattern an ordered, almost lattice-like structure. The result feels tailored rather than ornate, with a calm decorative cadence that reads clearly from across the room.

A narrow ivory border, traced with delicate vine-and-leaf accents, quietly frames the composition and preserves the rug’s airy character. The restrained palette of beige, tan, muted green, and blue makes this antique needlework rug especially versatile for transitional, traditional, or Arts and Crafts interiors, where texture and pattern are desired without visual heaviness.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.