Floral Medallion Black Wool 1920s Antique Hand Knotted Pile Rectangle Rug by Walter Nichols
| Stock number | 25533 |
| Size | 2 ft 10 in x 4 ft 8 in (0.86 m x 1.42 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Black |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Floral Medallion Black Wool 1920s Antique Hand Knotted Pile Rectangle Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece represents the height of early 20th-century textile artistry. The dramatic visual impact is achieved through the use of a dense, saturated black color field, providing a striking contrast for the central motif. The design features an exquisite, asymmetrical arrangement of blooming peonies and smaller blossoms, rendered in a stylized manner typical of the Art Deco period. The palette employs soft rose, gold, and teal accents, highlighting the sculptural quality of the hand-knotted wool pile. This emphasis on naturalistic, yet bold, ornamentation places it firmly within the tradition of floral rugs. Hand-knotted from luxurious wool, the texture and sheen of the pile speak to the high level of craftsmanship employed nearly a century ago.