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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Round Rug by Paule Leleu
$29,000
£21,908.43
€25,124.22
CA$40,463.96
A$44,037.23
CHF 23,344.09
MX$529,801.46
NOK 296,078.05
SEK 270,890.68
DKK 187,696.93
About the Item
Vintage French Art Deco Round Rug by Paule Leleu
Size: 8'8" × 8'8" (264 × 264 cm)
This stunning vintage round rug is a striking example of French Art Deco design, attributed to the celebrated textile designer Paule Leleu—daughter of the influential decorator Jules Leleu. Woven in France circa 1940, this exceptional piece is a rare and artistic embodiment of the refined geometric and botanical tendencies of Deco-era French design.
The rug features a captivating radial pattern composed of stylized floral and foliate motifs symmetrically radiating from a circular central medallion. Executed in a harmonious palette of sandy beige, taupe, dusty green, and ruby red, the composition is both intricate and restrained, achieving a mesmerizing sense of rhythm and movement. The soft but defined curves of the design evoke a mandala or rose window, imbuing the rug with both dynamism and serenity.
What sets this piece apart is its meticulous craftsmanship. The subtle carving of the wool pile adds depth and texture, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the motifs. The warm red border contrasts beautifully with the neutral ground, framing the design like a piece of fine art.
Signed “Leleu” in the field, this rug is not only a functional textile but a collector's artifact—an authentic representation of Paule Leleu’s elegant and modernist sensibility. Ideal for refined interiors, the round form lends itself beautifully to foyers, salons, or under circular tables where its symmetry can be fully appreciated.
A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.
- Creator:Paule Leleu (Designer)
- Dimensions:Diameter: 96 in (243.84 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BB83421stDibs: LU822648105862
Paule Leleu
The story of Art Deco is incomplete without the contributions of Paule Leleu. The daughter of celebrated French designer Jules Leleu, Paule carved out her niche in designing beautiful Western European rugs. A rich use of color and bold geometric patterns made Leleu’s rugs a quintessential representation of Art Deco style.
Leleu was born in 1906 into a family with a love of design. Her grandfather operated a painting business in Paris, which her father and uncle transformed into an interior design company. They grew it into an influential design studio, which was among the first to pivot to Art Deco when it became popular after World War I. The Leleu design studio won the top prize at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.
French designer Ivan da Silva Bruhns initially helmed the rug department of the Leleu firm. When he left the company in 1936, Paule Leleu took over. She expanded on da Silva Bruhns’s success and soon produced many award-winning designs.
Leleu instilled the Art Deco style into her hand-knotted rugs that featured simple linear motifs and decorative flourishes. In the 1940s, she began using floral patterns. Leleu always created her designs with her family company’s furniture in mind. Like that furniture, her later carpets also tended towards the minimalism of mid-century modern style.
Across her career as the chief rug designer at the Leleu design house, Paule Leleu is credited with more than 500 rug designs. The stunning statement pieces remain classics for today’s homes.
On 1stDibs, find Paule Leleu rugs and carpets as well as other home accents.
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