Green Antique Wool Floral Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Rectangle Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece exemplifies the vibrant aesthetic of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco production. The deep teal field, characteristic of high-quality green color rugs from this era, provides a dramatic backdrop for the highly pictorial scene featuring a traditional pavilion and stylized clouds.
The composition is a masterful blend of traditional Chinese iconography and modern Art Deco sensibility. A stylized pavilion sits beneath flourishing branches of cherry blossom and bamboo, anchoring the asymmetrical design. Such detailed floral rugs often tell a story, here suggesting a serene garden landscape rendered in rich magenta, pale yellow, and lavender wools.
The bold use of color—particularly the striking contrast between the emerald field and the wide, saturated fuchsia border—is a hallmark of the finest antique rugs produced during the 1920s. This hand-knotted wool pile retains a luxurious density, reflecting the superior craftsmanship standards of the period.
While visually complex, the rug’s dimensions make it an ideal accent piece. Its vertical orientation and moderate scale ensure it functions perfectly as one of the highly desirable small scatter size rugs (2.06ft x 4.05ft), capable of introducing significant color and historical depth to a contemporary space or hallway.