Hand Knotted Pile Antique Rectangle 1920s Blue Wool Rug by Walter Nichols
| Stock number | 24083 |
| Size | 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft (0.71 m x 1.22 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Small Scatter Size Rugs (2.04ft x 4ft), Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece represents the height of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco production, characterized by bold asymmetry and a dramatic use of negative space. Its provenance places it firmly within the category of exceptional antique rugs. The central field is dominated by a rich, saturated indigo, providing a powerful backdrop for the vibrant botanical display. This deep shade of blue color rugs was highly favored during the Art Deco period for its ability to anchor modern interiors while allowing secondary colors, such as the dusty rose border, to flourish. A sweeping, asymmetrical arrangement of stylized peonies and blossoms, rendered in soft yellows, pinks, and sage green, emerges from decorative ceramic vessels.