Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool Red Vase Design Rug
| Stock number | 24660 |
| Size | 10 ft x 14 ft 2 in (3.05 m x 4.32 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool Red Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of antique rugs captures the transitional design spirit of the early 20th century. Its bold, saturated field color provides a dramatic backdrop for the stylized Chinoiserie motifs popular during the Art Deco era. The luxurious wool pile is dyed a striking shade of deep red, a hue that shifts beautifully under light, ranging from rich scarlet to deep crimson. This vibrant red color is perfectly balanced by the sparse, yet intricately detailed, corner decorations featuring flowering branches, flying swallows, and hanging lanterns. Unlike traditional Oriental carpets, this piece utilizes negative space to amplify the impact of the design elements. The composition is highly asymmetrical, employing clean lines and stylized forms characteristic of the modernist rugs movement.