Art Deco carpets were created in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s as a result of the Art Deco movement. Meant to complement the décor and furnishings of the time, and to showcase the avant-garde, they reflected modernist design principles, and are characterized by aesthetics of geometry, color, and luxury.
Some well-known Art Deco rug designers include Ivan Da Silva Bruhns and Paule Leleu. Bruhns' rugs were inspired by African, Oceanic, and Pre-Columbian art, while Leleu's rugs featured repeating geometric motifs and symmetrical arrangements.
A renewed interest in the art deco style brings forth new designs. Here's our recent additions: