Antique Chinese Blue Color Art Deco Room Size Area Rug
$10,200.00
| Stock number | 20887 |
| Size | 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 3.56 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Chinese Blue 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of 1920s Art Deco Chinese weaving represents a sophisticated departure from earlier styles. Its restrained palette and bold use of negative space define its modernist aesthetic, making it a compelling piece for collectors of refined antique rugs. The primary feature is the intensely saturated field of cobalt, a hallmark of the most sought-after blue color rugs from the period. The main design elements—stylized bamboo and peonies—are rendered in a subtle tone-on-tone blue, creating a quiet, elegant texture that avoids visual clutter and emphasizes the rug's impressive scale. The composition is asymmetrical, balancing the monochromatic field with a single, vibrant accent: a vase of chrysanthemums rendered in soft pink, tan, and white hues.