Small 1920s Floral Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
$1,400.00
| Stock number | 25853 |
| Size | 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Floral |
1920s Floral Purple / Lavender Mauve Antique Rectangle Hand Knotted Pile Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite example of early 20th-century design captures the transition between traditional Chinese weaving and the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. It is a compelling piece among antique rugs due to its striking color contrast and minimalist composition, perfectly reflecting the sophisticated taste of the era. The composition employs a dramatically negative space, allowing the rich, dark field to serve as a backdrop for the delicate, stylized ornamentation. Flowering branches and potted arrangements emerge gracefully from the lower corner, reflecting the period's preference for simplified, naturalistic floral rugs rather than dense, all-over patterns. The asymmetry and sparse detailing emphasize the modern sensibility of the design.