Rectangle Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Antique Wool Red Rug by Walter Nichols
| Stock number | 25153 |
| Size | 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Floral |
Rectangle Hand Knotted Pile 1920s Antique Wool Red Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the height of the Chinese Art Deco movement, defined by its bold use of color and simplified, yet dramatic, naturalistic imagery. The hand-knotted wool pile offers a luxurious texture typical of high-quality antique rugs from this period. The central panel is dominated by a rich, saturated red field, providing a dramatic backdrop for the stylized botanical scene. This intense hue, often described as a vibrant red, was highly fashionable in the 1920s, reflecting the era's departure from traditional muted palettes toward vibrant, expressive tones. A striking composition of bamboo stalks and large, stylized floral arrangements rises vertically from a decorative vase at the base.