Chinese - Art Deco Rectangle 1920s Knotted Antique Blue Wool Room Size Rug
$11,000.00
| Stock number | 25948 |
| Size | 9 ft 10 in x 13 ft 3 in (3.00 m x 4.04 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Gray |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Chinese - Art Deco Rectangle 1920s Knotted Antique Blue Wool Room Size Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the transitional elegance of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, blending traditional craftsmanship with the nascent influence of Western Art Deco sensibilities. As a prime example among antique rugs, its construction and material quality speak to its enduring value and historical significance. The palette is defined by a striking, saturated field of deep indigo, a hallmark of sophisticated blue color rugs from this period. The Art Deco movement favored large, open spaces, allowing the rich wool texture and the masterful use of negative space to define the composition, rather than complex, dense patterning typical of earlier styles. This restrained approach emphasizes line and form over ornamentation.