Antique Walter Nichols Art Deco Large Hallway Runner Wool Black Rug
$27,000.00
| Stock number | 24280 |
| Size | 5 ft 9 in x 16 ft (1.75 m x 4.88 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Black |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Art Deco Large Hallway Runner Wool Black Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the essence of the Art Deco period, blending bold asymmetry with traditional Chinese motifs. Its elongated form makes it a perfect example of hallway runner rugs, designed to bring drama and color saturation to transitional spaces. The deep, saturated field of this carpet utilizes one of the most powerful palettes available in the Art Deco repertoire. The rich, velvety pile creates a dramatic backdrop, emphasizing the sophisticated elegance found in black color rugs. This choice allows the vibrant floral elements—rendered in yellow, mauve, apricot, and rose—to float strikingly against the void. A cascade of stylized chrysanthemums and peonies dominates the central axis, bursting forth from a vertical, organic, and almost abstract form.