Small Antique Floral Chinese Walter Nichols Art Deco Blue Oval Scatter Rug
$5,500.00
| Stock number | 22973 |
| Size | 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.27 m x 2.08 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco, Walter Nichols |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Black 1920s Oval Rug. This exceptional example of Art Deco design showcases the transitionary period in 1920s textile art. The unusual Oval form and dramatic color palette distinguish it among antique rugs, offering a sophisticated piece of functional history. The field presents a deep, saturated ground, characteristic of dense, high-quality wool pile. While appearing almost navy, this piece is categorized among black rugs due to its profound depth, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the sprawling, naturalistic vine pattern. The rich, shimmering gold border frames the composition, emphasizing this oval rug's unique, curvilinear shape. The central motif is a lush, asymmetrical arrangement of oversized blossoms and leaves rendered in soft pastels—lavender, pale blue, sage, and ochre—that float effortlessly against the dark field.