Antique Chinese - Art Deco Medium Wool Coral Rug
| Stock number | 25058 |
| Size | 8 ft 11 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.72 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Coral / Salmon / Pink |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Medium Wool Coral Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the vibrant fusion of traditional Chinese iconography with the bold, simplified aesthetic of the Jazz Age. Created during a period of significant artistic exchange, this example is characteristic of the finest Chinese Art Deco rugs produced for the discerning Western market. The design is dominated by a breathtaking, saturated coral field, which provides a dramatic backdrop for the sprawling floral branches. This central intensity is framed by a broad, lush border, a highly sought-after feature among coral color rugs, creating a striking visual dialogue that is immediately arresting. Delicate, naturalistic sprays of chrysanthemums, peonies, and prunus blossoms cascade inward from the border, rendered in soft coral tones.