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1920s Antique Geometric American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug

$5,200
£3,886.95
€4,535.52
CA$7,301.86
A$7,427.53
CHF 4,241.23
MX$89,840.07
NOK 49,454.93
SEK 50,212.68
DKK 33,906.37

About the Item

Antique American Hooked rug. Size: 2'2" x 12'0". Hallway Runner Rugs (2.02ft x 12ft), Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional textile is a prime example of an American hooked rug, showcasing the domestic artistry prevalent in the early 20th century. Its construction utilizes repurposed wool strips, creating a highly textured and tactile surface, characteristic of these unique antique rugs. The composition features a complex, highly abstract geometric arrangement. The allover design is built from interlocking rectangular and stepped forms, creating a rhythmic, maze-like structure that runs the length of the piece. This sophisticated repetition provides visual movement while maintaining a deeply grounded sense of order. The palette is remarkably restrained, utilizing subtle gradations of ivory beige cream white. The use of tonal variation within the wool strips prevents the design from appearing monolithic, instead lending a nuanced depth that shifts with the light. A narrow, dark border frames the field, providing a necessary contrast to anchor the luminous central pattern. Presented in a narrow, elongated format, this piece is ideally suited for use as one of the finest hallway runner rugs. Dating from the 1920s, it captures the transition from traditional folk art towards modernist abstraction, offering a unique blend of historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetic appeal for the discerning collector.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Length: 144 in (365.76 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 188771stDibs: LU4926119867032

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