Antique Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile Wool 1920s Floral Medallion Rectangle Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite hand-knotted wool piece exemplifies the sophisticated aesthetic of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco design. Its construction and refined palette make it a distinguished example among antique rugs of the era.
The expansive field is rendered in a luminous, softly shifting palette of ivory, beige, and cream, providing a serene backdrop for the stylized central medallion and corner spandrels. The use of tone-on-tone shading creates a subtle, almost ethereal sense of depth, typical of the restrained elegance sought during the Art Deco period.
Contrasting sharply with the light field, the wide main border features a dynamic, naturalistic vine and grape cluster motif set against a rich, warm terracotta ground. This vibrant framing elevates the composition, showcasing the masterful integration of traditional Chinese symbolism with bold, modern coloration, firmly placing it within the category of floral rugs.
Woven with luxurious, durable pile wool, this piece offers both visual appeal and lasting quality. Its generous dimensions classify it perfectly as one of the highly desirable room size rugs, capable of anchoring a formal living area or dining room with its understated grandeur and historical provenance.
