Antique Art Deco Chinese Allover Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece, woven during the height of the style’s popularity, displays a lush, full-field composition that transcends traditional boundaries. The bold use of color and scale makes it a standout among antique rugs of the period.
The design features an exuberant, allover scattering of stylized floral elements—primarily large, sunburst yellow and soft mauve blossoms—rendered with a striking graphic clarity. This vibrant bouquet is dramatically offset by the field of deep, saturated black color rugs, a choice that emphasizes the modernist aesthetic favored in Shanghai and Tianjin workshops of the era.
While the title suggests geometry, the pattern is a distinctly Art Deco interpretation of nature, where organic forms are simplified into decorative, repeatimodes context but also with the broader category of modern modernist rugs that sought to break from classical conventions.
The dense, large-scale motif ensures this rug commands attention, functioning as a powerful focal point in any sophisticated interior. Its construction quality and enduring visual impact confirm its status as a highly collectible textile, suitable for placement alongside other significant room size rugs or as a singular statement piece.