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Vintage French Modernist Rug
$7,000
£5,408.71
€6,252.98
CA$9,891.51
A$11,093.98
CHF 5,809.75
MX$134,802.70
NOK 73,774.05
SEK 69,943
DKK 46,675.25
About the Item
Vintage French Modernist Rug
Size: 4'6" × 6'6" (137 × 198 cm)
Circa: 1945
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Blue, Gray, Lavender, Yellow
Origin: France
Style: Art Deco
This striking French Modernist rug from 1945 exemplifies the bold, painterly abstraction that emerged in post-war European design. Likely influenced by the work of French avant-garde painters and the aesthetic momentum of the School of Paris, this piece channels the optimism and experimentation of mid-20th-century modernism.
The rug features a dynamic, asymmetrical composition made up of layered forms and loosely geometric patterns that resemble a dreamscape in motion. Subtle stair-step motifs blend with soft architectural silhouettes, suggesting movement, elevation, and light — all interpreted in a freeform, painterly language.
A sophisticated palette of lavender, slate gray, periwinkle, blush, buttercream, ochre, and moss green is employed with delicate mastery. These tonal transitions give the composition an almost watercolor-like effect, softened by the medium of hand-knotted wool pile. The blending of color fields and diffused edges imbues the piece with a poetic atmospheric quality, reminiscent of a Cubist landscape or an abstracted cityscape at dusk.
Woven in France in the Mid-Century, the rug speaks to the interwar and immediate postwar period’s drive toward reinvention, comfort, and artistic clarity. The artisanal wool pile is thick and plush, and its expressive surface underscores a commitment to both tactile warmth and visual impact.
Whether hung as a textile artwork or laid as a focal point in a refined interior, this rug is a rare and important example of European Modernist textile design — elegant, experimental, and deeply evocative.
Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Doris Leslie Blau’s curated pieces. With a wide range of prices, Doris Leslie Blau makes exceptional rugs accessible to collectors and designers alike.
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