Antique Hand Knotted Pile Wool 1920s Purple Rectangle Rug
$12,750.00
| Stock number | 25210 |
| Size | 10 ft x 12 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.81 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Purple / Lavender / Mauve |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Hand Knotted Pile Wool 1920s Purple Rectangle Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece captures the luxurious aesthetic of the 1920s, defined by its highly saturated field and elegant, minimalist design. The deep, velvety pile enhances the primary hue, placing it among the most desirable purple color rugs of the era. The field presents a rich, almost regal purple, providing a dramatic backdrop for the scattered botanical and symbolic elements. Unlike busier traditional designs, the open composition is characteristic of the Art Deco movement, allowing the sophisticated color to dominate. Delicate sprays of flowers, lanterns, and auspicious symbols are rendered in contrasting shades of indigo, gold, and pale blue, lending depth without sacrificing modernity.