Wool Green 1920s Antique Rectangle Floral Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece captures the essence of early 20th-century design, blending traditional Chinese symbolism with the modern aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. As one of our finest antique rugs, its provenance and condition are superb, representing a pinnacle of period textile artistry.
The expansive field is rendered in a luminous, soft green color, a hue highly sought after in the Art Deco period for its calming and sophisticated presence. This vibrant backdrop allows the scattered decorative elements to float weightlessly, emphasizing the rug’s open, minimalist composition and highlighting the high sheen of the hand-knotted wool pile.
The design features an array of stylized Chinese symbols—including flowering branches emerging from vases, gourds, and ancient coins—executed in rich, contrasting polychrome wools. These delicate floral rugs patterns are rendered with the characteristic bold outlines and shading typical of the era, providing visual depth against the monochrome field.
Measuring generously, this piece is classified among the finest room size rugs available from the 1920s. Its substantial scale (8.08ft x 11.06ft) ensures it can serve as the defining foundation for a grand living space or formal dining area, offering both historical resonance and enduring, sophisticated style that transcends fleeting trends.
