Gorgeous Antique Round French Art Deco Rug by Leleu, Rug Type: French Rug, Circa Date: 1920. This masterpiece is the creation of an artist who is considered to be the father of the Art Deco movement. This rug was created in the 1920s at a time when the Art Deco movement was at its peak. The Art Deco period is defined by a return to simplicity in artistry and design. The shapes became simple, often containing only a single shade of color.