Soft Red Antique Floral Deco Chinese Wool Pile Area Rug
| Stock number | 23868 |
| Size | 6 ft x 8 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.67 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Red / Rust |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Room Size Rugs (6ft x 8.09ft), Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional antique piece by Nichols Atelier captures the bold aesthetic of the Chinese Art Deco period, characterized by its striking use of color and stylized natural imagery. The vibrant red field provides a dramatic backdrop for the delicate flowering branches and avian motifs. The rug's palette is defined by the saturated red tones. This distinctive use of a solid, wide border is typical of early 20th-century Chinese weaving, emphasizing the central design elements. Subtle accent tones are used sparingly within the floral vignettes. Stylized depictions of vases overflowing with blossoms, coupled with soaring long-tailed birds, articulate traditional Chinese symbolism adapted for the modern Western market.