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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
$95,200
£72,611.94
€82,687.45
CA$133,785.04
A$145,911.38
CHF 77,294.01
MX$1,749,270.30
NOK 984,382.09
SEK 900,144.37
DKK 617,756.23
About the Item
Vintage Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Size: 12'0" × 17'0" (365 × 518 cm)
This exceptional vintage Viennese rug from the 1920s is a distinguished example of early 20th-century European textile design, embodying the elegance and stylized organicism of the Art Nouveau movement. Originating from Vienna, a cultural epicenter of progressive art and design during this period, the piece beautifully reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the Wiener Werkstätte and the Secessionist artists who championed harmony between form and function.
Woven by hand in wool, the rug boasts a refined composition that masterfully balances symmetry with lyrical ornamentation. The central field is rendered in a subtle celadon or parchment beige, providing a calm visual space that allows the richly decorative borders to sing. Intricately articulated floral medallions, stylized leaves, cross motifs, and interlocking geometric forms unfurl in a rhythmic procession around the perimeter. These motifs—executed in a palette of soft ochre, sienna, salmon, faded lavender, and warm rust—evoke both natural beauty and the geometric precision typical of the Vienna Secession style.
The rug’s borders are particularly noteworthy: wide and architectonic, they feature compartmentalized panels that alternate between intricate blossoms, rosettes, and classical motifs like fretwork and scrolls. This architectural framing enhances the balance and structural coherence of the overall design, while still allowing for expressive flourishes of form and color.
Despite its age, the rug retains remarkable vibrancy and structural integrity, with some visible wear and creases that are typical for its vintage and serve only to enrich its patina and historic charm. The subtle abrash across the field and borders adds depth and authenticity, suggesting hand-dyeing techniques and natural wool variations.
Measuring generously and ideal for both residential and refined commercial interiors, this Viennese Art Nouveau rug is more than a floor covering—it is a work of decorative art. It exemplifies the union of craftsmanship and artistic vision that defined early modern European design.
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.
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