Antique Peking Hallway Runner Wool Pink Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece captures the refined aesthetic of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, blending traditional motifs with the softer palette favored during the Art Deco era. Its superb wool quality and sophisticated design make it a highly desirable example of antique rugs from this period.
The runner features a striking, saturated field rendered in a delicate salmon hue, characteristic of fine pink color rugs produced in the Peking region. Scattered across this expansive ground are elegant, stylized floral sprays, featuring soft blue, cream, and pale yellow accents that prevent the overall design from feeling overcrowded.
A complex border system frames the central field, utilizing a delicate cream ground adorned with continuous floral vines and enclosed by a crisp blue Greek key fretwork. The narrow, elongated format is specifically designed for traversing transitional spaces, offering both visual continuity and practical utility as a fine hallway runner rug.
Woven from high-quality, lustrous wool, this runner retains excellent pile density and clarity of color. It serves as a testament to the enduring elegance of Chinese Art Deco weaving, providing a rare opportunity to introduce historic color and texture into a contemporary interior setting.