Antique Chinese Peking Wool Hallway Runner Rug - Open Solid Light Blue Field
$5,500.00
| Stock number | 22641 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 11 ft 3 in (0.76 m x 3.43 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1935 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Peking Chinese Blue 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935. This exceptional piece exemplifies the restrained elegance of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, a period highly sought after by collectors of antique rugs. The design relies on bold color blocking and simplified traditional motifs, characteristic of the Peking aesthetic. The central field is dominated by a serene, slightly muted robin's egg or dusty teal, providing a sophisticated backdrop. This use of a singular, expansive field of color highlights the importance of blue color rugs in creating tranquil, yet impactful, interior spaces. The soft tan outer border provides a warm, grounding contrast to the cool central hue. Along the inner and outer edges, stylized blossoms—likely peonies or chrysanthemums—are rendered in subtle shades of cream and pale mauve.