Antique Chinese Room Size Wool Ivory Rug
| Stock number | 23471 |
| Size | 10 ft 2 in x 13 ft 9 in (3.10 m x 4.19 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Chinese Room Size Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, presenting a sophisticated neutral ground suitable for a grand interior. Its substantial dimensions qualify it as a true room size format, designed to anchor a major living space. The field is dominated by a delicate, all-over scrolling vine and leaf motif, rendered in varying shades of taupe and soft beige against the primary ivory color palette. This monochromatic approach allows the texture and quality of the wool to take precedence, creating a sense of quiet luxury that defined the period's best production. While the overall design is subdued, the border introduces moments of striking contrast. Stylized coral-hued motifs, reminiscent of traditional Chinese insect or butterfly designs, punctuate the corners and edges.