19th Century Continental European Geometric Room-Size Rug – Red & Tan, Ex-Brooklyn Museum Collection

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This rare 19th-century Continental European hand-loomed rug presents a bold and timeless aesthetic through its large-scale all-over geometric pattern. Woven … Read more This rare 19th-century Continental European hand-loomed rug presents a bold and timeless aesthetic through its large-scale all-over geometric pattern. Woven in warm red and tan tones, the repeating forms evoke a rustic elegance that speaks to both traditional craftsmanship and period design.

Despite its gentle wear consistent with age and provenance, the rug retains remarkable character and authenticity. Its subdued palette and graphic pattern make it particularly well-suited for Colonial Revival interiors, or as a grounding element in French or English country house settings.

A distinguished piece with museum provenance, this rug was once part of the esteemed textile and rug collection at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City. Whether used as a statement piece in a formal sitting room or layered for depth in a curated interior, this room-size rug offers history, beauty, and decorative versatility.


Dimensions: 8’ 8” x 11’ 5”

Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Continental Europe

Material: Wool on a cotton foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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