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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug

$60,000
£46,156
€53,573.99
CA$84,614.32
A$94,782.28
CHF 49,783.08
MX$1,152,522.01
NOK 630,416.30
SEK 598,434.59
DKK 399,843.41

About the Item

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug — A Symphony of Geometry and Grace Size: 11'0" × 15'8" (335 × 477 cm). This exquisite vintage French Art Deco rug from the 1930s embodies the timeless elegance and modernist spirit that defined the interwar design era. A rare artifact of European decorative arts, the piece seamlessly blends stylized ornamentation with architectural symmetry—hallmarks of the Art Deco movement. At the heart of the composition lies a mesmerizing pattern of spiraling rosettes enclosed within a grid of angular, stepped latticework. This visually rich arrangement spans the entire central field, rendered in a tranquil palette of celadon blue and warm beige, delicately offset by ivory and muted brown outlines. The background color exudes a soft, almost powdery verdigris tone, imbuing the rug with an atmospheric, serene character. The border is a striking counterpoint—a structured architectural frame composed of scalloped arcs and geometric bands in warm beige and taupe, flanked by a subtle merlot-hued piping that lends a sense of refined demarcation. These sweeping Art Deco curves at each corner offer an elegant interruption to the otherwise measured grid, adding fluidity to an otherwise rigorous geometry. Hand-knotted in France during the early 20th century, this rug reflects the luxurious quality and skilled craftsmanship that typified French weaving of the era. The wool pile is soft yet resilient, with a low, velvety texture that enhances the crispness of the linear forms. The subtle variation in color—due in part to age and hand-dyeing techniques—lends the rug a beautiful patina and painterly depth. This piece encapsulates the sophisticated minimalism of French Art Deco—a movement influenced by Cubism, Bauhaus design, and the Machine Age aesthetic. Unlike its more flamboyant American counterparts, French Deco preferred streamlined elegance over ornamentation, and this rug is a fine testament to that philosophy. While undeniably a product of its time, the rug’s understated geometry and gentle color scheme make it supremely versatile. It would integrate effortlessly into a variety of interiors, from contemporary minimalist to vintage-inspired or transitional spaces. With its unique pattern and refined colors, this vintage rug reflects the impeccable taste of Doris Leslie Blau’s selections. Offering both rare, high-end pieces and more accessible options, Doris Leslie Blau presents rugs in a wide spectrum of prices.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 132 in (335.28 cm)Length: 188 in (477.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB52831stDibs: LU822644409852

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