This antique Oriental Agra carpet is quite unusual, utlizing stepped diamonds filled with angular rosettes sprouting tendrils and flowers to create a kind of "mina khani" or  More »

This antique Oriental Agra carpet is quite unusual, utlizing stepped diamonds filled with angular rosettes sprouting tendrils and flowers to create a kind of "mina khani" or trellis in dark colors across the pale field. Since the medallions have the same color as the ground, the overall effect is open and lace-like. This effect is heightened by the border, which also shares the same ground color, giving the carpet a harmonious unity and density of design. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 6. ft 08 in x 9. ft 10 in (2.03 m x 3.00 m)   « Less

Antique Meshad Persian Rug, Persia A central floral background filled with curvilinear floral motifs graces this stately antique Meshad Persian rug. Ivory colored palmettes  More »

Antique Meshad Persian Rug, Persia A central floral background filled with curvilinear floral motifs graces this stately antique Meshad Persian rug. Ivory colored palmettes adorn the dark green background of the border. Soft cocoa brown details highlight this the saffron-gold background and ivory colors. Using a palette typical in Meshad rugs this antique rug highlights the regal quality of its design. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 6. ft 11 in x 9. ft 10 in (2.11 m x 3.00 m)   « Less

Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Although wool Heriz carpets are generally made in the medallion format, those woven with silk pile tend to be allover designs of the type  More »

Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Although wool Heriz carpets are generally made in the medallion format, those woven with silk pile tend to be allover designs of the type more often associated with Mahals, Kirmans, or Sarouks. On this one the field consists of a delicate filigree design of oval medallions and eight-pointed stars, along with tendril sprays, all arranged in staggered vertical columns. A beautiful vine scroll border frames and complements the delicacy of the field. The luxuriant quality of the design is all the more effective in glowing soft silk. Not only is this an extremely high quality piece, but the use of colors and design make it wonderfully decorative as well. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 6. ft 08 in x 9. ft 11 in (2.03 m x 3.02 m)   « Less

Swedish Tapestry Rug or Kilim, circa 1920Arrestingly modern in its reliance on simple abstract linear geometry, this elegant Swedish tapestry rug or Rollakan is reminiscent  More »

Swedish Tapestry Rug or Kilim, circa 1920Arrestingly modern in its reliance on simple abstract linear geometry, this elegant Swedish tapestry rug or Rollakan is reminiscent of early twentieth century expressionist painting like Klee or Mondrian. The central panel seems to float on top of the outer design, which may in modern terms be a type of broad border framing the smaller interior field. Style: Swedish Kilim Origin: Scandinavia Size: 7. ft x 10 ft (2.13 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Uzbek Emboidered Rug, Central Asia, early twentieth centuryA traditional allover design of circular cruciform medallions in parallel rows unfolds with an animated  More »

Antique Uzbek Emboidered Rug, Central Asia, early twentieth centuryA traditional allover design of circular cruciform medallions in parallel rows unfolds with an animated rustic charm across the champagne ground of this antique Uzbek emboidered rug. Small hooked elements fill the areas between the medallions. A main border of fleur-de-lis enclosed by minor reciprocal borders frames the entire composition, nicely echoing the graphic effect and design of the field. Style: Uzbek Origin: Uzbekistan Size: 6. ft x 10 ft (1.83 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Region Specific Origin: Turkey Size: 6. ft 09 in x 10 ft (2.06 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Region Specific Origin: Turkey Size: 6. ft 09 in x 10 ft (2.06 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 8. ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 8. ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 02 in x 10 ft (2.49 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 02 in x 10 ft (2.49 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Vintage Netherlands Art Deco, 1930's Vintage English Art Deco, 1930's (Designed by The Architect Hildo Krop)- This beautiful study in modernist abstraction may conceal a  More »

Vintage Netherlands Art Deco, 1930's Vintage English Art Deco, 1930's (Designed by The Architect Hildo Krop)- This beautiful study in modernist abstraction may conceal a wealth of traditional oriental secrets. Could it be that there are finely rendered Chinese frets or meanders and curling arabesques sprawling asymmetrically across the surface? Dare we see a large irregular ivory medallion here with corner pieces in the lower area? Is this a stunning modern deconstruction on the ancient vocabulary of rug design, or are we looking at Gorky or Miro translated into decorative floor-covering? Hildo Krop was a famous sculpt, potter, designer of furniture, etc, and was forerunner of the style "Amsterdamse School" in the 1920s-1930s. If you rotate the picture 90 degrees right, you will notice two figures on the left hand side of the carpet with blond hair, arms raised (typical for Hildo Krop sculptures and graphics). Style: Art Deco Origin: England Size: 6. ft 05 in x 10 ft 01 in (1.96 m x 3.07 m)   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 02 in x 10 ft 01 in (2.49 m x 3.07 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Turkey Size: 8. ft 02 in x 10 ft 01 in (2.49 m x 3.07 m)   « Less