Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Viennese BB8296 11'1" × 14'8" $51,000

This vintage Viennese hand-knotted wool carpet from Austria captures the poised decorative language of Central European design, combining a soft beige ground with a perimeter of rose, blush, and deep red floral accents. Its open-field format gives the rug a calm, architectural presence, while the botanical framing provides a distinctly refined finish.

Rather than a dense allover pattern, the composition is built as a graceful garland of stylized leaves, grape-like clusters, and curling vine tendrils. The wreath-like border circles the center in a continuous sweep, creating an Art Nouveau-inflected floral statement tempered by the measured symmetry and restraint associated with early Art Deco interiors. The result feels airy, balanced, and quietly expressive.

The hand-knotted wool surface adds warmth and texture, enhancing the rug’s soft, painterly palette. In an interior, it works beautifully beneath furniture groupings, where the open center and floral perimeter can define the room without overwhelming it. It is a particularly effective choice for salons, bedrooms, or dining spaces that call for a romantic vintage rug with polished restraint.

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.