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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug
$84,000
£63,466.69
€72,767.42
CA$117,231.66
A$127,556.96
CHF 67,539.83
MX$1,534,597.34
NOK 857,605.39
SEK 784,648.87
DKK 543,673.87
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.
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