Contemporary rug designs can be inspired by vintage rugs, antique carpets, or by relevant works of art, yet are usually executed with a more modern twist, either in the pattern or the color palette. Many of our modern rugs and contemporary rugs were shaped by top designers and architects exclusive to the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery. Modern contemporary rugs are the perfect complement to all sorts of interior arrangements, from classic to state-of-the-art. A modern rug design will not stand in opposition even an antique rug or a vintage carpet. We produce new rugs inspired by antique carpets that feature timeless designs. We stock floor coverings in various sizes from 7 x 10 to 17 x 27. As the current market leader, we have been a major supplier of custom rugs and contemporary rugs for nearly a decade. Within this segment, our main focus has been on offering our clientele the most beautiful and comprehensive selection of unique and eco-friendly bespoke rug options. Whether you are in search of an Italian-garden inspired pattern, a twist on an 18th century design, a sophisticated modern design, or a playful interpretation to match a quirky color scheme, we are confident in our ability to find modern rug designs to capture the personality of your room.
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We're New York City's foremost antique gallery for a reason. Since 1965 we've purveyed antique rugs to museums, collectors, movie sets, and most importantly: countless living rooms. Hunt for your own now. We give you access to the rarest antique carpet collection in NYC. We travel the globe to find the most authentic and unique floor coverings exclusively for the design community.
Located in the very heart of New York City is a reliable and well-established antique and vintage NYC rug dealer. The place is permeated with the magic and dignity of antique rugs and vintage carpets. It is where you can truly dig into the fascinating mysteries of weaving masterpieces from all corners of the world.
Nader Bolour's family has been in the carpet business for 3 generations. As such, Nader developed an early passion for the art form embodied in carpet design and weaving. One of his forte's is an "uncompromising eye for the eclectic" in design. Coming from a Jewelry design background Susan has been creating rug designs for over 8 years.
The gallery was founded in 1965 by Doris Blau who became a legend in the world of design with her outstanding collection of avant-garde and incomparable pieces, which were always made the gallery a bit offbeat. It was with great conviction that she turned the gallery over in 1998 to Nader Bolour who has continued to utilize the same criteria that put Doris on the map.
An early 20th century Turkish rug featuring an allover floral grid enclosed with three geometric borders. The rug is rendered. This circa 1920 antique Tabriz Persian rug features a rich blue field covered in an allover lattice of dense botanical. An early 20th century Persian Sultanabad rug featuring an allover botanical grid with subtle florals, scrolling vines, and split leaf. This English antique needlepoint rug, circa 1890, features a paisley pattern, organized in twenty four distinct cartouches, enclosed within a.
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Illa Grandt
May 07, 2019
I paid a visit to Doris Leslie Blau for the first time last week, looking for a selection of Scandinavian rugs. I was not only impressed by the great selection of vintage and antique rugs but by the knowledge of the staff. I found a vintage rug that I fell in love with and it now graces our formal dining room. I will be returning soon.
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