Antique Chinese - Art Deco Medium Wool Purple Rug
$13,600.00
| Stock number | 25122 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.69 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Purple / Lavender / Mauve |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Medium Wool Purple Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century textile design captures the fusion of traditional Chinese motifs with the bold, modern aesthetics of the art Deco style. Originating from the workshops producing Chinese rugs during this transformative period, the piece exhibits a sophisticated restraint that defines the era. The central field is saturated in a magnificent, deep magenta, placing it firmly within the desirable category of purple color textiles. This expansive, nearly monochromatic ground emphasizes the luxurious quality of the medium wool pile, which catches the light to create a stunning, velvety sheen. The use of such a dramatic, solid color is a hallmark of the Art Deco movement's departure from densely patterned traditional designs.