A Captivating and Happy Room Size Geometric Antique French Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: First Quarter of the Twentieth Century – Here is a beautifully antique rug – an antique Art Deco carpet that was woven in France during the early decades of the twentieth century. Unique and exciting, this charming composition espouses some of the more important aesthetic styles to have emerged during the Art Deco period. Straight lines and geometric figures dominate the action of the piece, from its complex borders on through its striped field. Broadly speaking, the Art Deco style is known for stressing classical notions of aesthetic beauty, which include strong shapes and symmetrically framed subjects. In this French carpet, pinks, oranges and greens interact with one another to create an intriguing energy, which is both channeled through and mediated by the soft shades. The intriguing variety of shapes that appear throughout represent an impressive range of rectilinear designs. Throughout the piece, a strong sense of structure and solidity pervades. A beautiful work, this antique Art Deco carpet from France is a truly lovely example of an important and timelessly alluring artistic style.
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Geometric Room Size Antique French Art Deco Rug 48237
Size: 7 ft 9 in x 10 ft (2.36 m x 3.05 m)
Origin: French Rugs
Style: Art Deco Rugs
Unique and exciting, this charming composition espouses some of the more important aesthetic styles to have emerged during the Art Deco period.








