Wool Blue Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Floral Rectangle Antique Rug by Walter Nichols
| Stock number | 23455 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.69 m x 3.45 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral |
Wool Blue Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Floral Rectangle Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite example of Art Deco design represents the height of Chinese weaving during the period. The composition features a dramatic contrast between the saturated field and the vibrant border, characteristic of high-quality antique rugs from the early 20th century. The central expanse is dominated by a rich, deep indigo, creating a striking canvas for the sparse yet elegant decoration. This intense blue color rugs palette emphasizes depth and luxury, allowing the stylized flowering branches to float weightlessly across the plane, a hallmark of the period's restrained elegance. The border is rendered in a luminous gold tone, framing the central medallion-less field.