Antique Art Deco Small Oval Wool Black Rug
| Stock number | 24465 |
| Size | 4 ft 1 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.24 m x 2.08 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 Small Oval Wool Black Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the transitional design sensibilities of the Jazz Age, blending the geometric precision of Art Deco with traditional Chinoiserie motifs. It is a stunning example of antique rugs that define the early 20th-century shift in decorative arts. The deep, saturated field of wool provides a dramatic canvas for the intricate border. The sophisticated use of a true black color rugs ground allows the vibrant palette of blues, reds, and creams in the design elements to achieve maximum visual impact, a hallmark of refined early 20th-century weaving that sought contrast and depth. The unusual oval form is framed by a lush, continuous border depicting winding floral vines interspersed with stylized birds, likely pheasants, rendered in exquisite detail.