Antique Geometric Hand Knotted Pile Ivory White 1920's Chinese Art Deco Rug
$2,000.00
| Stock number | 21924 |
| Size | 3 ft x 5 ft (0.91 m x 1.52 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional hand-knotted wool piece captures the essence of early 20th-century design, likely originating from the Chinese Art Deco period. The dense, plush pile speaks to the quality of these antique rugs and their enduring appeal as collectible textiles. The design features a striking, highly stylized central medallion and corner spandrels defined by bold, meandering lines. This sophisticated abstraction is characteristic of the period's move toward modernism, yet retains a balanced symmetry inherent in geometric rugs. The composition is both dynamic and highly disciplined, utilizing negative space to emphasize the flowing structure of the pattern. The palette is restrained yet impactful, utilizing a rich, saturated blue against a field of soft, luminous neutral tones.