East Asian Furniture

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'4" - 275 x 345 cm ) with a fuchsia color background

Amazing Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Area Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Charming Salmon Pink Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Bold Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug In Brown, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

A Beautiful Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Area Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Gorgeous Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug In Green, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

An amazing early 20th century Chinese Art Deco runner with a beautiful pale champagne colored field surrounded by a wide grey border. Auspicious peonies dot the field with potted vases...

Antique Handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, Most Unusual, 8' x 9'9", c-1920's, multi colors, fine full pile natural dyed wool, in multi panel design, each panel has it's own color and ...

An antique Mongolian room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a contemporary Art Deco style geometric pattern in neutral colors. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 1" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs (sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets...

"Old Art Deco China Oval Carpet" Beginning of the 20th century around 1920. Oval Chinese Art Deco rug in beige and black tones with a central medallion decorated with symbolic dragon...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 14' - 274 x 427 )

77969 Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug, 02'02 x 03'09. This hand knotted wool vintage Chinese Art Deco rug exudes a captivating allure, epitomizing the opulent aesthetic of maximalist st...

Beautiful Gold Background Antique Chinese Art Deco Room Size Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

A Vibrant Blue Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Area Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

A Beautiful Open Field Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Eclectic Colorful Antique Chinese Art Deco Peacock Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Colorful Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Exquisite Vivid Blue Antique Chinese Art Deco Area Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Breathtaking Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug In Gold Background, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Artful Antique Chinese Art Deco Purple Background Area Rug, country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

Magnificent Antique Chinese Art Deco Central Medallion Area Rug, country of origin: China, Circa date: 1900

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'3" - 274 x 343 )

Chinese Art Deco Rug Size: 11'10" × 14'7" (360 × 444 cm) Age: Antique Color: Beige, Green, Taupe Origin: China

Hand knotted in a quality wool, this addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim draws influence from the 18th century Tudor rug style, an exempla...

Vintage Chinese Art Deco green, blue and beige handwoven wool rug Size: 13'7" × 17'3" (414 × 525 cm) Chinese Deco rugs were born in the first half of the 20th century to meet the nee...

Mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'0" × 4'9" (91 × 144 cm) Chinese Deco rugs originated in the first half of the 20th century to cater f...

Chinese Art Deco Burgundy Blue Beige Handmade Wool Rug Size: 8'9" × 11'5" (266 × 347 cm) This vintage Chinese area rug dates back to circa 1950 and is a representative of the Chinese...

Decorative Chinese Art Deco hand knotted wool rug, in the style of Nichols. The rug features a green ground with decorative foliate, intertwined with an unexpected lavender bamboo bo...

:: Diagonally mirrored design motif with vases and plants in opposing corners with delicate expressive branches with dramatic leaves and flowers sprayed in each alternating corner. W...

Contemporary geometric beige, white flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 4'0" x 5'8" (121 × 172 cm). Flat-woven rugs fit in rather well into even the smallest of flats and...

One-of-a-kind Chinese Art Deco Botanic Design Red, Green Handmade Wool Rug Size: 4'10" × 7'8" (147 × 233 cm). The open brown field of this Chinese Art Deco rug is framed by a broad d...

Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...

This hand-knotted antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a green field with a multicolored floral design and a purple wool frame. The elegant and sophisticated Chinese floral pattern ...

Rare oval-shaped Green Chinese Art Deco rug. Measures: 2' x 3'10'' Chinese Art Deco rugs are known for their striking mix of asymmetri...

This is a small vintage posy vase. A Chinese, cloisonné display urn, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940. Petite yet ornate vase, with charming decorative appeal Displays a d...

Vintage solid brass skyscraper vase

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with an all-over celadon green field overlaid with multi-colored peonies, chrysanthemum, lotus, and cherry blossoms, all auspiciou...

Handmade Antique Peking/ Art Deco pictorial Chinese Rug, 1'5" x 1'5" , c-1920's, in Ivory color background with pictorial traditional design of Chinese village. The rugs are in excel...

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, attributed to Walter Nichols. This hand-knotted, wool, room-sized rug features a color-blocked field and border in Mustard, Plum and Lavender. Detailed ...

This is a large vintage Imari plate. A Japanese, ceramic decorative charger, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Pleasingly vibrant finish ...

Mid-20th century Art Deco Chinese green and red hand knotted wool rug Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm) This pile-woven wool carpet is a real treat for the connoisseurs of rarities. T...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and RARE Medium sized Helen Fette Rectangular Oriental Rug from the Art Deco Era. Beautifully detailed and HIGH QUALITY wool weave. Circa 1925. Rectangular ...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a central peony and chrysanthemum medallion woven in cream, ivory, and dark indigo set against a lighter indigo field of more...

This Art Deco Chinese rug is made of hand-knotted wool and features a gray and beige field with a stunning designed frame. This rug measures 11'10" x 20'6".

An authentic early-20th-century Chinese rug with a spacious open field floral design with an eclipsed medaion on a tan ground. Measures: 8' x 9'8''.

This is an antique Chinese Art Deco rug! It's hand-knotted with wool and features a bold red field and striking multicolor hues. The rug is adorned with a classic Chinese floral desi...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug. Hand-knotted wool. Bold red background with Chinese floral design in multicolor hues. This rug measures 9'8" x 13'3".  

This antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted with wool and features a burgundy red field with a navy blue multicolor floral design. The classic Chinese floral pattern is elegant...

Pair antique hand turned Awaji Pottery ginger jars in fantastic turquoise monochrome glaze, circa 1920's. 10" high, 8" diameter. Impressed marks. Excellent condition.

This large antique fishing creel or basket is unsigned with respect to the maker, but originated from the British Hong Kong and dates to approximately 1920. The basket is composed of...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and RARE small sized Oriental Floor Rug by Helen Fette, from the Art Deco Era. Beautifully detailed and HIGH QUALITY wool weave. Lovely patina consistent wit...

In the early 20th century, major Chinese cities such as Shanghai and Tianjin were swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by the Deco aesthetic, which permeated every aspect of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This petite glass...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and RARE small sized Oriental Floor Rug by Helen Fette (2), from the Art Deco Era. Beautifully detailed and HIGH QUALITY wool weave. Lovely patina consistent...

Contemporary Viennese Design Flat Woven Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 3'10" × 6'1" (116 × 185 cm). Scandinavian weaving craft has a long tradition, which inspired countless designer...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and RARE medium sized Helen Fette Oriental Rug from the Art Deco Era. Beautifully detailed and HIGH QUALITY wool weave. Lovely patina consistent with age. H...

Contemporary Art Deco inspired brown, beige and yellow rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm). Contemporary rugs are famed for their diversity when it comes to s...

One-of-a-kind Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Size: 9'10" × 15'4" (299 × 467 cm) A second quarter 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, the camel field with lotuses and vinery around an en...

This rug with a light blue united field and cascades of flowers on the sides is part of the Nichols carpet type. Walter Nichols, an American entrepreneur, was a pioneer in bringing h...