French Mid-Century Modern Rug
Paule Leleu (1906-1987) was one of 20th-century France’s most celebrated carpet designers. Daughter of Jules Leleu, a prolific Art Deco furniture designer and interior decorator, she honed her craft under Ivan da Silva Bruhns, the leading rug creator of the French avant-garde. In 1937, Paule began designing her carpets, signing each with ‘LELEU’.
Her modernist style, infused with a strong sense of tradition, became the hallmark of Mid-Century Modern French design. The Lauer Workshop in Aubusson wove this particular rug using the Savonnerie technique. The French government purchased an example with an identical border in 1952. It now resides in the prestigious ‘Mobilier National’, a collection showcasing the most significant creations of French designers.
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