Antique Hooked Runner With Geometric Design in Brown & Green - Rug & Kilim

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This 2x4 antique hooked runner is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection—a striking masterpiece from the … Read more This 2x4 antique hooked runner is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Antique collection—a striking masterpiece from the collections of Y & B Bolour. It features an abstract geometric design, handmade in wool, and is believed to originate circa 1920-1929.

On the Design:

This antique hooked runner exemplifies the emerging modernist sensibilities that began influencing American decorative arts in the early 20th century. Admirers of the craft will appreciate the sophisticated asymmetric grid design that demonstrates remarkable restraint and geometric precision rarely seen in hooked rugs of this period. The design reflects the growing influence of European modernism on American decorative arts, particularly the abstract principles of the Bauhaus and De Stijl movements that were beginning to reach American shores. The colorway features predominantly earth tones—a striking interplay of rich chocolate brown and warm beige rectangular panels, structurally divided by intersecting grid lines in soft sage green. Subtle dashed lines and zigzag motifs within the blocks create visual depth and movement despite the strictly geometric format. Its architectural geometric design and harmonious color relationships make it exceptionally versatile for contemporary interiors, demonstrating how the most forward-thinking designs of earlier eras maintain their relevance and visual impact across changing design epochs.

Condition:

This antique hooked runner enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less