Vintage French Art Deco Style Runner With Fan Motif by Rug & Kilim, 1950-1959

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Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x6 vintage French Art Deco runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco … Read more Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1950-1959, this 3x6 vintage French Art Deco runner joins Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco collection. It features stylized fan motifs and scalloped geometric arches in purple, apricot, and grey on a beige field.

On the Design:

This vintage French Art Deco rug exemplifies the glamor and architectural grace of mid-century European decorative arts. A warm, serene oatmeal-beige field sets a light-filled foundation, vertically mapped by faint lavender pinstripes that drift gently down the surface. Anchoring the upper and lower ends are dramatic spandrels filled with stylized fan motifs, stepped geometric brackets, and scalloped arches rendered in deep royal purple, soft apricot-yellow, and subtle slate grey.

Delicate dotted trails and repeating spiral flourishes flow through the fan structures, infusing the architectural shapes with rhythmic motion and tailored elegance. The smooth, low pile maintains the crispness of every geometric angle, dotted line, and curved archway across the field. With its sophisticated color palette and distinctive spandrel framing, this vintage piece stands as a refined, gallery-worthy statement for entry foyers, luxury dressing rooms, and artful modern spaces. The accompanying book, Marie Antoinette Style, edited by Sarah Grant, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B427) can be acquired independently through our bookstore.

Condition:

This vintage French Art Deco runner enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less