Ivory Chinese – Art Deco Antique Knotted Rectangle Room Size Wool 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco carpet presents a sophisticated interpretation of traditional naturalism, rendered in a striking palette suitable for contemporary interiors. Its generous proportions classify it as a true room size rug, ideal for anchoring a grand living space or formal dining area.
The primary ground color is a delicate, muted beige, providing the perfect canvas for the vibrant design elements. This sublime ivory color field allows the complex botanical motifs to float elegantly across the surface, achieving the open, asymmetrical aesthetic highly prized during the 1920s Art Deco movement.
A sprawling, naturalistic pattern of winding branches, dark blue leaves, and coral-hued blossoms covers the textile. Unlike centralized medallion designs, this flowing composition utilizes an allover design approach, ensuring visual interest is maintained across the entire expanse. Subtle details, including stylized butterflies and hanging wisteria, further enhance the lyrical quality of the piece.
The field is framed by a bold, contrasting salmon-pink border, which provides a dramatic visual anchor and reinforces the rug’s Art Deco sensibility. As a finely preserved example of an antique rug from the early 20th century, this hand-knotted wool masterpiece offers both enduring quality and significant historical provenance.