Doris Leslie Blau is a renowned New York–based rug gallery and creator of one-of-a-kind carpets, celebrated for over six decades of excellence in antique, vintage, and custom design. Founded in 1965 by Doris Blau and now led by Nader Bolour, the gallery has long been a trusted destination for interior designers, collectors, and design professionals seeking rare and distinctive pieces. While continuing its legacy of sourcing exceptional 19th- and 20th-century rugs from around the world, Doris Leslie Blau is equally recognized for creating unique contemporary and bespoke rugs that reinterpret tradition through innovative use of texture, color, and scale.
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the gallery has served as a valued advisor to the design community for more than 60 years, working closely with many of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers as well as leading emerging talents worldwide. Doris Leslie Blau bridges the worlds of art, design, and architecture by positioning rugs as central elements within interior spaces, combining curatorial expertise with the highest standards of service.
The gallery’s collection spans an extraordinary range of antique carpets, including finely woven Persian rugs, oversized Turkish pieces, Indian and European weavings, and rare examples from Russia, Spain, France, Morocco, China, Scandinavia, and the United States. Alongside these historical works, Doris Leslie Blau produces distinctive one-of-a-kind contemporary rugs, ensuring that each piece—whether antique or newly created—offers character, craftsmanship, and timeless presence.
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug – Blue Cross Geometric Pattern by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'2" × 6'2" (127 × 187 cm) This modern flat-weave wool rug draws inspiration from the tim...
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Modern Swedish-Inspired Half Pile Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish-Inspired Half Pile Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'6" × 10'8" (198 × 325 cm). This contemporary handwoven wool rug pays homage to classic Swedish design through...
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Modern Oversized Swedish Style Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oversized Swedish Style Wool Rug – Handwoven Geometric Masterpiece by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'10" × 25'7" (452 × 779 cm) A striking example of contemporary textile design, ...
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Oversized Modern Swedish Gyllenrutand Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Modern Swedish Gyllenrutand Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'4" × 22'4" (436 × 680 cm). This stunning oversized contemporary rug pays homage to Swedish design heri...
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Modern Forel Scandinavian Style Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Forel Scandinavian Style Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'2" × 12'2" (279 × 370 cm). This Modern Swedish Flat-Weave Rug exemplifies the Scandinavian tradition...
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Modern Scandinavian Geometric Wool Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Scandinavian Geometric Wool Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'10" × 7'1" (147 × 215 cm). Rooted in the minimalist sophistication of Swedish mid-century design, this handwo...
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Vintage Swedish Pile Rug by Brita Grahn
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish pile rug by Brita Grahn Sweden, circa 1940-1950. Initialled: ah. Signed: Brita Grahn Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Ingrid Dessau
Located in New York, NY
"BLODRAND" Sweden, circa 1954 Measures: 6'7" x 5'1" (201 x 155 cm) Signed 'ID, KLH' (Ingrid Dessau, Kristianstads Lans Hemslojd). Handwoven.
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Evelina Kroon Shaggy Wool Rug in Arbor, by Layered - Scandinavian Design
By Layered
Located in Stockholm, SE
Artist Series Evelina Kroon: Soft volume, graphic play and the return of the rya rug – This handcrafted rug is made from 100% New Zealand wool and hand-woven into long, shaggy rya pi...
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Scandinavian Modern Hand-Woven Wool Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 3'0 x 4'11
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'0 x 4'11 Modern Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug in Olive, Brown, and Soft Beige. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/ RJK-7537, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian Kilim, circa 21st Century. Warm and inviting, this modern Scandinavian flat weave rug features a beautifully structured grid pattern enriched with earthy tones. Shades of olive green, soft sage, warm brown, and creamy beige are woven together in a harmonious composition, creating a balanced and natural aesthetic. Horizontal bands in deeper brown add definition and rhythm, while the varied blocks of color introduce depth and subtle movement. The handwoven texture enhances the organic feel, giving the rug a grounded, tactile quality that complements both modern and rustic interiors. Perfect for adding warmth and character, this piece reflects the simplicity and timeless appeal of Scandinavian design. SEO Keywords: modern Scandinavian flat weave rug, olive and brown area rug, earthy tone modern rug, green and beige geometric rug, Nordic style flat weave rug, handwoven Scandinavian rug...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1960 Handwoven Initialed: IHK (Ingrid Hellman-Knafve) Measures: 11'2" x 7'8" (340 x 234 cm).
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Vintage Swedish Deco Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Deco rug, origin: Sweden, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft. x 6 ft. (1.22 m x 1.83 m) Full of style, color and energy, this inviting midcentury Scandinavian vintage rug ...
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