Light Yellow Antique Artistic Scenic Design Chinese Deco Rug by Walter Nichols
| Stock number | 24227 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 10 in (2.69 m x 3.61 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Yellow / Gold / Orange |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Soft 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the transitional design period of the early 20th century, merging the bold, simplified aesthetics of Art Deco with classical East Asian pictorial traditions. The result is a highly sophisticated and collectible example of antique rugs. The expansive field is dominated by a luxurious, deep yellow hue, providing a luminous backdrop for the stylized landscape vignette. The saturation of the wool pile is remarkable, creating a depth of tone characteristic of high-quality Chinese weaving from this era. The use of this vibrant, yet soft, yellow color is a signature element of the period's palette. Depicting a serene scene of mountains, water, and ancient pines, the central composition is rendered with a painterly hand, illustrating traditional Chinese reverence for nature.