Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Accent Rug

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This mid-20th-century Turkish Art Deco accent rug presents a lively checkerboard composition built from rectangular blocks of varying scale. Soft … Read more This mid-20th-century Turkish Art Deco accent rug presents a lively checkerboard composition built from rectangular blocks of varying scale. Soft ivory, blush pink, pale blue, mint green, light grey, and beige form the restrained background, while vivid crimson, charcoal, forest green, and brown squares provide bold contrast. The staggered arrangement avoids strict symmetry, giving the surface a playful rhythm and a distinctly modern graphic quality. Rather than relying on a central medallion or traditional border, the design emphasizes color relationships, repetition, and open spacing. A narrow coral edge frames the composition and adds a subtle finishing accent. Rooted in Turkish weaving traditions yet clearly influenced by Art Deco abstraction, the rug resembles a woven modernist study in geometric balance. Its compact proportions and fresh palette make it a versatile decorative accent, bringing color, movement, and understated architectural structure to both contemporary and eclectic interiors.

Measures: 4' 9" x 7' 8" See less