Art Deco Vintage Abstract Light Gray Hand-Knotted Carpet by Joan Josep Tharrats BB9198 7'10" × 10'2" $40,000

This vintage European hand-knotted carpet by Joan Josep Tharrats translates abstract painting into a refined floor covering with a distinctly modern spirit.

A light gray ground sets the stage for sweeping blush, pink, ivory, black, mint, tan, and soft coral forms that overlap in irregular layers. There is no formal border or central medallion; instead, the composition moves freely across the field, with cloudlike passages balanced by sharper charcoal marks and brighter streaks of yellow and orange. The result feels gestural and spontaneous, yet carefully resolved.

That tension between softness and contrast gives the piece its character, making it especially compelling in contemporary, eclectic, or art-driven interiors. Joan Josep Tharrats’s abstract sensibility is expressed through painterly rhythm, color blocking, and generous negative space, allowing the carpet to read less as ornament than as woven composition. Its graphic balance also makes it a natural fit for modernist and Art Deco-inspired rooms.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.