French Art Deco Rug Attributed to Jules LeleuFrance
c. 1920, Jules Leleu was a French furniture designer whose worked combined modernism with classical themes and lines. He began producing his work in the late 1800's and produced some of his most famous pieces during the 1920's. This antique French Art Deco rug was produced to compliment his furniture line and create a room theme centered on his design concepts. One can easily see the Art Deco elements in the key pattern border and the flourishes in the leaf patterns. It appears to be a garden trellis with climbing vines reaching skyward. This soft floral design brings the color scheme together with earthy tones and subtle shifts in hue. The browns and greens give it an earthy feel that is punctuated by an occasional burgundy highlight. The placement of the elements creates balance, and the geometric form gives this antique French Art Deco Leleu rug a feel of formality. The leaves are outlined in a darker green and highlighted in the centers. Very good condition and ready for immediate use.
7 ft. 10 in. x 12 ft. 10 in.
French Art Deco Rug Attributed to Jules LeleuFrance
c. 1920, Jules Leleu was a French furniture designer whose worked combined modernism with classical themes and lines. He began producing his work in the late 1800's and produced some of his most famous pieces during the 1920's. This antique French Art Deco rug was produced to compliment his furniture line and create a room theme centered on his design concepts. One can easily see the Art Deco elements in the key pattern border and the flourishes in the leaf patterns. It appears to be a garden trellis with climbing vines reaching skyward. This soft floral design brings the color scheme together with earthy tones and subtle shifts in hue. The browns and greens give it an earthy feel that is punctuated by an occasional burgundy highlight. The placement of the elements creates balance, and the geometric form gives this antique French Art Deco Leleu rug a feel of formality. The leaves are outlined in a darker green and highlighted in the centers. Very good condition and ready for immediate use.
7 ft. 10 in. x 12 ft. 10 in.
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