Antique Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Floral Green 1935 Rug

Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Green 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935. This exceptional piece captures the transitional elegance of the 1930s, blending traditional Chinese motifs with the streamlined aesthetic of the Art Deco period. The design rejects the dense patterns of earlier eras, favoring vast, open fields of color that define the finest examples of antique rugs from this era. The composition is defined by striking asymmetry, a hallmark of sophisticated Chinese Art Deco weaving. Clusters of large, naturalistic peonies and chrysanthemums cascade diagonally across the field, anchored in the upper right and lower left corners. These vibrant, multi-hued blooms—rendered in soft yellows, deep reds, and russet oranges—float against the expansive, saturated background, creating a dramatic sense of negative space.