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French Art Nouveau Leleu Rug 47075

Size: 12 ft 6 in x 22 ft 10 in (3.81 m x 6.96 m)

Origin: French Rugs

Style: Paule Leleu Jules Leleu Rugs

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Attributed to France’s Leleu design empire, this posh art nouveau carpet features an exquisite repeating pattern enclosed by lavish cerise and celadon borders.

Art Nouveau Rug, by Leleu, Origin: France – Inspired by earlier art movements, this luxurious French carpet has a posh aesthetic with lavish art nouveau borders and an opulent icy blue filled adorned with a trellis of tonal decorations that evoke a neoclassical feeling in a uniquely French manner. Reminiscent of the trendsetting designs of Tiffany and Morris, this spectacular oversized carpet has a consciously ornate aesthetic. The creamy white borders are filled with symmetric tulip bouquets that have lush stylized petals and deeply serrated foliage. Arching niches with fretwork accents accommodate the gently rounded bouquets while emphasizing the symmetry and balance of the refined design. Hairline accents and subtle details define the flamboyant border decorations and redouble the delicate and refined appearance of the faintly patterned field while showing why Jules Leleu and daughter Paule had such successful designs.

Learn More About : Art Deco Rugs by Famed French Design firm Leleu