Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Rug circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Rug circa 1920. Hand knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a beautiful mint-green field with a singular large central floral medallion in the center with multi-colored peonies, chrysan...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant orange sherbet field surrounded by a thin violet liner strip and a wide indigo outer stripe, and all overlaid wit...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Dragon Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
A border-less soft gold ground of this Tianjin 1930s carpet has a blue fretwork in the upper right corner and a facing four claw dragon in the lower left. This almost Minimalist comp...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal.
This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Chinese Motif Rug
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Chinese Lantern Rug from the 1920's. Deep wine hand knotted ground with Deco Chinese motifs in each corner. Lush hand feels like wool/silk blend. 1920's China. Measures 56" ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Art Deco Chinese Nichols Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Pioneered by Walter Nichols, an American in China whose workshops were active from 1924 into the 1930s, Chinese Art Deco carpets represent a real high point in the history of 20th Ce...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, c-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, c-1920's,3' x 4'10". Woven with natural dyed soft wool pile, in green and rust/brown background color and traditional floral design, this ca...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Art Deco Chinese Rug with Floral Motif c. 1920/1930's
By William Nichols 2
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Art Deco Chinese rug, constructed of hand knotted wool, having an all over floral motif, on a pale green ground. It is unusual to find this type of decoration, as most Chine...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field surrounded by a wide burnt orange border, and all overlaid with multicolored prunus blossoms and peonies.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Midcentury Chinese Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Chinese brown handmade wool rug
Size: 10'10" × 15'3" (330 × 464 cm).
Chinese Deco rugs originated in the first half of the 20th century to ca...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Oversized Geometric Grey and White Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized geometric grey and white hand knotted silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 16'0" × 20'6" (487 × 624 cm).
This contemporary oversized rug draws the eye not only thanks to its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Silk
Maximalist Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Dragon Border
Located in Dallas, TX
53874 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 07'06 x 10'08. Chinese Art Deco rugs originated in China during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting the bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and l...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Red and Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Art Deco red and green handmade wool rug
Size: 3'0" × 4'1" (91 × 124 cm).
The open brown field of this Chinese oriental rug is framed by a broad dark red border with ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Chinese rug with nice simple and floral design with a beautiful orange field colour, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Decadent Allure Meets Captivating Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
78725 Antique Purple Chinese Art Deco Rug, 04'11 x 07'09. Chinese Art Deco rugs, originating in the early 20th century, marry traditional C...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field surrounded by a tan undulating border overlaid with brown, gold, peach and fuchsia peonies.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Made by Nichols Workshop (7'10" x 9'6"-240 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Made by Nichols Workshop (7'10" x 9'6"-240 x 290 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Blue Rug or Carpet - Signed 5'10" x 8'4"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Chinese Peking Blue Rug or Carpet - Signed 5'10" x 8'4"
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Fine Quality Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug or Carpet 6'10" x 4'5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine Quality Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug or Carpet
5'10" x 8'4"
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'8" - 282 x 356 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'8" - 282 x 356 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Peking Art Deco Rug Chinese Rug Dragons 8x8ft Round 244cm x 244cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique Peking Art Deco Rug Chinese Rug 8x8ft Round 8' x 8' 244cm x 244cm
"THIS RUG IS EXQUISITE!!! It is a rare oversize Antique Chinese...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant gold field with a large multi-colored peony cluster in one corner.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Rug circa 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Rug circa 1940. Hand knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Deco Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Deco Rug circa 1930. Hand knotted, made of 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, wonderful Carpet Of Happiness
Located in Evanston, IL
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our exquisite Art Deco Rug, a genuine marvel from the 1920s that exudes the charm of a bygone era. Meticulously crafted in China, this rug...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Art Deco Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Art Deco Rug circa 1930. Hand knotted. Made of 100% Wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Peking Runner Art Deco 2.5 x 11 Handmade Rug 74x323cm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Peking Runner Art Deco 2'5" x 10'7"
74cm x 323cm
"This is a very unique vintage Art Deco peking rug. It has beautiful rare colorway. This piece has incredible design...
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1960s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Deco Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Deco Rug circa 1930. Hand knotted. Made of 100% Wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Palace Size Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Art Deco Palace Size Rug
Details
rug no. j2845
size 11' 11" x 22' 9" (363 x 693 cm)
Most found in Room size formats in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with mint green field with a basket filled with multi-colored peonies in the center.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Lovely Floral Blue Chinese Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early-20th-century Chinese rug with a spacious open field floral design on a navy ground.
Measures: 8'11'' x 11'6''.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Size: 9'10" × 13'8" (299 × 416 cm)
A whimsical early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a peaceful garden landscape depicting a flowering tree branches and b...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Art Deco Dragon Chinese Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Chinese dragons, the dragon is an important astrological symbol in the eastern zodiac and is considered the most powerful. This mystical creature celebrated in legends is the only my...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Beige Purple Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Art Deco brown handmade wool rug
Size: 9'0" × 17'2" (274 × 523 cm)
A modernist second quarter of the 20th century Chinese rug, the open oatmeal field with a border of...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'8" - 188 x 264 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'8" - 188 x 264 )
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 7'10" x 10'5" - 238 x 317 )
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 7'10" x 10'5" - 238 x 317 )
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2010s Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
A Chinese Art Deco Rug circa 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Chinese Art Deco Rug circa 1930. Hand knotted. Made of 100% Wool yarn.
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Antique 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug In Terracota Color with Floral Scroll Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 1920s antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with terracotta color field. This piece has a designed frame in black hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral scroll...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Chinese Art Deco runner with an indigo and pink swirling phoenix in the center of a tone-on-tone floral field dotted with bats and double-coins, all sym...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant fuchsia field surrounded by thin orange, wide indigo, and thin fuchsia borders, and all overlaid with multi-color...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Floral Lilly Design Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary floral lilly design hand knotted silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9.0" × 12.0" (274 × 365 cm).
This stunning contemporary rug is a dream come true of any art lover. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Silk
1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted scatter wool rug with brown and gray color field. This piece has multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral design.
This ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8" - 183 x 264 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8" - 183 x 264 )
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with myriad auspicious imagery including five bats, a phoenix, fish, a scholar's vase, and various flowers, all symbols of prosper...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition c. early 20th century.
Materials consist of wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 8'9" x 12' - 265 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 8'9" x 12' - 265 x 365 )
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2010s Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 8' x 9'10" - 245 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 8' x 9'10" - 245 x 300 )
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2010s Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Chinese Carpet by Nichols & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Only a very limited group of the carpets woven during the thirties at the Tianjin city looms are decorated by geometric patterns typical of the Art Deco period. Some of these rare pi...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magenta Background Chinese Art Deco Rug with Large Vining Flowers and Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magenta Background Chinese Art Deco Rug with Large Vining Flowers and Leaves. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0802, country of origin / type: China / Art Deco, circa 1920.
Measures: 12'0...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'6" x 11' - 260 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'6" x 11' - 260 x 335 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Oval Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century oval Chinese Art Deco rug with a peach central field surrounded by a teal and peach border overlaid with multi-co...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug In Navy Blue with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted scatter wool rug with navy blue color field. This piece has multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral design.
This rug m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Tiger Mini Rug Hand Knotted Wool Silk Gold Blue by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, silk and wool pile.
This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The Art Deco period was an international design movement from 1920s-1940s.
Art Deco rugs are characterized by experimentation with bold colors, angular lines, and the omission of he...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs, A Pair
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid pair of lake of Life Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade green field hosts a majestic lake of Life, where fl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chinese and east asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Djoharian Design, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $329 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $8,000.
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