Antique Purple Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug - Small Scatter Size
| Stock number | 25052 |
| Size | 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 8 in (0.76 m x 1.42 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Purple / Lavender / Mauve |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Chinese Floral Purple 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the essence of the early 20th-century Art Deco movement as interpreted by master weavers in China. Its sophisticated aesthetic and unique Oval shape make it a distinctive example among antique rugs. The expansive field is rendered in a deep, muted purple, providing a luxurious and velvety backdrop for the stylized botanical elements. This particular shade of purple rugs was highly fashionable during the Jazz Age, reflecting a move away from traditional Chinese imperial palettes toward Western modernist tastes. Rather than utilizing a traditional centralized medallion, the design employs graceful, asymmetrical sprays of vines, grapes, and stylized blossoms that cascade inward from the edges.