Ivory Chinese - Art Deco Antique 1920s Room Size Rectangle Knotted Wool Rug
| Stock number | 22262 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.69 m x 3.51 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Ivory Chinese - Art Deco Antique 1920s Room Size Rectangle Knotted Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This magnificent example of Chinese Art Deco weaving, dating from the antique rugs period, captures the restrained elegance characteristic of the era. The vast central field is rendered in a luminous, softly variegated ivory, creating a striking contrast against the deep, saturated aubergine border. The Art Deco movement in China often favored open space and simplified lines, a principle beautifully executed here. This particular piece is a substantial room size rugs, designed to anchor a sophisticated interior space while allowing the luxurious texture of the knotted wool pile to take precedence. The large scale emphasizes the dramatic negative space, a hallmark of early 20th-century modernism.