Open Purple Color Field Scenic Pictorial Medallion Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
| Stock number | 19347 |
| Size | 8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.69 m x 3.45 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Purple / Lavender / Mauve |
| Pattern | Floral, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Chinese Purple 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece exemplifies the height of Chinese Art Deco weaving, characterized by its dramatic use of color and open composition. The expansive field of rich purple is bordered by a striking band, creating an immediate visual impact rarely seen among purple color rugs. The design utilizes sparse, stylized motifs that float elegantly against the saturated ground. Traditional Chinese symbolism is reinterpreted through the modernist lens of the 1920s, featuring delicate branches, lanterns, and stylized vessels. The careful placement of these elements highlights the rug's generous scale and its status as a premier example of floral rugs. Woven with luxurious, high-quality wool, the pile retains a wonderful sheen that shifts subtly with the light, enhancing the depth of the purple field.