Luxurious Soft Wool Pile Antique Rich Blue Color Chinese Deco Rug
$18,800.00
| Stock number | 24121 |
| Size | 14 ft x 16 ft 8 in (4.27 m x 5.08 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Floral |
Antique Art Deco Chinese Navy 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece immediately commands attention through its deep, saturated navy field. The use of such a rich, monochromatic background was characteristic of the period, allowing the sparse, stylized motifs to achieve maximum contrast. It is a superb example of blue color rugs that defined early 20th-century luxury. The design eschews traditional central medallions in favor of an asymmetrical, corner-focused composition, typical of the Art Deco interpretation of traditional Chinese aesthetics. Delicate flowering branches, rendered in vibrant hues of gold, rose, and pale lavender, spill elegantly from the corners and base, creating a sense of dynamic movement against the dark ground. These sophisticated floral rugs often depict traditional symbols of longevity and prosperity.