The Deco period was an international design movement from 1920's to 1940's. 
It produced a mix of many different styles borrowing design influences from neoclassical, constructivism, cubism, modernism and art nouveau.

The Art Deco movement led to the evolution of the carpet revolution. 
Art deco rugs created in the dawn of the 20th century feature trendsetting designs that are daring and stylish today. 
These landmark pieces marked the transition from classical to modern. The result is a timeless style that remains elegant and refined. 
This innovative era in history produced many distinctive antique and semi-antique carpets that are exceptionally desirable. 
In the East and the West, creative geniuses conceived unimaginable patterns unlike anything seen before.

European designers developed streamlined geometric compositions and expressive abstract patterns. The legacy of Scandinavia's famous master weavers was just beginning when art deco was defined, 
and many fabulous mid-century designs grew out of this innovative and productive time. In China, fine Oriental carpets were produced on an unprecedented scale. The rich colors, sophisticated details and Eastern-influenced designs featured in Chinese art deco rugs define the sleek, sophisticated style of this extraordinary era. For an interior that is posh, modern and timeless, art deco rugs are the ultimate choice.
Paule Leleu the daughter of Jules Leleu of the famed House of Leleu was a talented creator whose vision also contributed to these highly collectible rugs. 

The color palate is both bold and muted with interesting juxtapositions of light and dark.The design is frequently spare, eometric, and architectural with a luxurious feel. Such characteristics come together to create the aesthetics of a large swath of vintage rugs. 
Such legendary artists as Picasso, Poiret, Gray, Delaunay, Klee, Paul and Dorn shaped this evolution. 
Since a rug need to be 80 years old or older to be called antique, in only a few more years, the art deco vintage rug could be be referred to as Antique Art Deco rugs.