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Charles Voysey Rugs and Carpets

British, 1857-1941

The Yorkshire, England-born Charles Francis Annesley Voysey is considered a pioneer of modern architecture — and the Arts and Crafts designer is as well known for his fabrics, carpets, wallpaper and other furnishings as he is for his celebrated building projects. 

The son of a reverend who founded the Theistic Church in London, Voysey was the third of 10 children. Inspired by his father's teachings, Voysey adhered to principles of simplicity and reliability in all of his work, principles that defined the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain to which the architect would one day be linked.

C.F.A. Voysey received his education at home and subsequently studied for a time at Dulwich College. He didn't consider himself an intellectual and chose the field of architecture because it was the only profession where he didn't have to pass any examinations. After completing his education, Voysey went on to apprentice under Gothic Revivalist architect John Pollard Seddon.

In his mid-20s, Voysey established his architectural practice and was securing design commissions for modest residences. He was meanwhile beginning to design wallpaper and rugs that featured decorative floral motifs for the likes of textiles manufacturers such as Turnbull & Stockdale and wallpaper producers Jeffrey & Company. 

Rather than embellishing his textiles with depictions of realist scenes, Voysey favored stylized patterns that drew on the natural world — the large-scale flowers, birds and forest creatures that populated his works undoubtedly influenced the Art Nouveau movement.

Voysey also produced uncomplicated furniture such as sideboards with oak finishes and Shaker-style doors and panels. In every area of design, he favored minimalism — Voysey found inspiration in the work of William Morris and became friendly with Arts and Crafts architect Edward Schroeder Prior. Voysey worked in limited colors and avoided the ornamental excess that was associated with Victorian furnishings and interiors. 

By 1890, Voysey's architectural practice had begun to flourish, and after 1900, he insisted on creating every aspect of the homes he was designing, such as interiors and furnishings, an attribute he shared with Frank Lloyd Wright. He produced carpets for Alexander Morton & Co. in Donegal — Gustav Stickley, founder of the American Craftsman style, sold these carpets in his catalogs — and became well known for his design of country homes, which harkened back to the days of simple, thatch-roofed cottages. A number of Voysey’s furnishings and textiles are held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Creator: Charles Voysey
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey Size: 1'10" × 3'5" (55 × 104 cm) This rare antique Donegal rug fragment is a striking example of C.F.A. Voysey’s singu...
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Charles Voysey Rugs and Carpets

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C F A Voysey for Liberty & Co. a Rare 'Glenmure' Donegal Rug with Rich Colors
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C F A Voysey for Liberty & Co. An original 'Glenmure' Donegal rug. The color is wonderful, rich, and very vibrant without any fading and a lovely deep pile underfoot. This is an extremely rare rug...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Charles Voysey Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Donegal Rug by C.F.A. Voysey Size: 11'0" × 12'8" (335 × 386 cm) A masterful example of the Arts and Crafts movement, this rare Irish Donegal rug designed by C.F.A. Vo...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey Size: 12'2" × 15'7" (370 × 474 cm) Color: Green, Ivory, Pink, Red, Taupe, Violet This exquisite antique Arts & Crafts rug, att...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Charles Voysey Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
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Antique 1880s Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey Size: 3'0" × 3'7" (91 × 109 cm) This exquisite 1880s Donegal rug fragment is a rare and evocative textile artwork from the celebra...
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Charles Voysey rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Voysey rugs and carpets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Voysey rugs and carpets, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rugs and carpets by Charles Voysey were created in the Arts and Crafts style in united kingdom during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rugs and carpets by and Gavin Morton. Prices for Charles Voysey rugs and carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,000 and can go as high as $130,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,298.

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