These rare, stunning antique French Art Deco rugs exemplify their period. Abstract diagonal motifs in two shades of brown decorate both ends, contrasting with an ivory background. The artist, identified only by the monogram “HG” in the lower right corner, embellished each rug with this signature.
During the Art Deco era, architects and designers often commissioned such rugs as part of elaborate interior decoration projects. Finding an intact pair of these weavings offers a unique opportunity in the rug world. The natural earth tones of these examples make them ideal for modernist interiors, allowing collectors to own Art Deco rugs in a versatile size and color scheme.