Pair of Vintage Light Ivory Open Field Chinese Peking Hallway Runner Rugs
$11,000.00
| Stock number | 22589 |
| Size | 2 ft 7 in x 21 ft 2 in (0.79 m x 6.45 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1980 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This vintage pair of Chinese Peking hallway runners represents a masterclass in "Symmetry and Serenity," capturing the balanced elegance of the late Art Deco period. Finding a true matching pair of vintage hallway runners is an exceptional rarity in the textile world; they were likely a custom commission designed to flank a grand entry or parallel corridors in a sophisticated urban estate. The composition is centered upon a magnificent Open Field design, a hallmark of the "Scholar’s Taste." By utilizing an expansive, uncluttered field, the weaver emphasizes the "less is more" philosophy that defined high-end Peking production. The design features minimal, asymmetrical floral or bird motifs—likely stylized peony blossoms or butterflies—that appear to "float" effortlessly near the corners.