1920s Chinese Wool Antique Rectangle Knotted Ivory Room Size – Art Deco Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, blending traditional craftsmanship with the emerging Art Deco aesthetic. It is a superb example of antique rugs from the period when China began producing highly stylized carpets for Western export markets.
The expansive, luminous field is rendered in a soft, nuanced ivory color, providing a striking contrast to the saturated, deep blue and russet tones of the border. This masterful use of negative space, punctuated only by a delicate central floral bouquet, highlights the rug’s modern, graphic sensibility inherent in the Art Deco movement.
Woven in wool with a luxurious pile, this carpet retains the supple texture characteristic of fine Chinese production. Its generous dimensions classify it as a true room size rug, perfectly scaled to anchor a contemporary living space or formal dining area while introducing historical depth and sophisticated color.
The border design beautifully juxtaposes the plain field with intricate, stylized Chinese motifs, including vases, ribbons, and trailing vines. The highly decorative elements, particularly the rich floral rugs and corner spandrels, demonstrate the weaver’s skill in adapting classical iconography to a streamlined, modern format.
