Items Similar to 1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
About the Item
79213 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'03. Bathed in the glow of ruby red, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfurls like a tranquil evening scroll, steeped in elegance and layered with symbolic beauty. Its minimal yet evocative design captures the spirit of Chinese visual poetry—a quiet narrative told through careful placement of natural and scholarly motifs. At its heart, the vast red field evokes the warmth of fading daylight, while a slim black border gently frames the scene, lending it structure without constraint. The composition flows asymmetrically, inviting the eye to wander from one moment to the next as though meandering through a garden in thoughtful contemplation.
In the upper right corner, a slender tree branch drapes gently across the field, bursting with delicate plum blossoms—harbingers of winter’s end and timeless emblems of perseverance and grace. A phoenix-like bird perches upon the branch, serenely observing the world below. In Chinese symbolism, plum blossoms represent resilience in the face of adversity, while birds often symbolize freedom and fidelity. Beneath the bough, an ornate lantern entwined with flowering vines and pendant tassels hangs like a blessing suspended in air, its graceful form conjuring associations with celebration, enlightenment, and good fortune. The play of balance and tension—between earth and sky, stillness and movement—infuses the scene with poetic resonance.
Across the lower left quadrant, an assembly of scholarly objects rests with dignified serenity: a tall pedestal, an open scroll, a brush pot, and vases brimming with flowers. These emblems of learning and cultivated taste speak to the values of Confucian refinement and artistic endeavor. Nearby, birds flit mid-flight across the expansive red field, lending the scene a gentle energy and suggestion of transience. Their elegant forms, painted with restraint, seem to hover just above the Chinese Art Deco rug’s surface, guiding the viewer's gaze from corner to corner, tying the elements together with lyrical grace. In the upper left, stylized ruyi clouds swirl beside a rising moon, symbols of harmony and wish fulfillment, hinting at celestial influence over this grounded world.
What makes this piece so striking is its restraint—its ability to tell a richly symbolic story with spaciousness and breath. The absence of dense patterning amplifies the significance of each element, allowing the viewer to engage with each symbol intimately and with reflection. This antique treasure trove, likely influenced by the sensibilities of Shanghai Art Deco from the Early 20th Century, embodies both the innovation of modern design and the enduring legacy of classical Chinese art. As a decorative piece, it brings not just beauty to a space, but also a profound sense of calm and cultural depth—a woven tableau that captures the harmony of nature, scholarship, and spirit.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 08'10 x 11'03.
Pile Height: 0.34 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 106 in (269.24 cm)Length: 135 in (342.9 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79213 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'031stDibs: LU942945127442
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1995
1stDibs seller since 2012
1,949 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Dallas, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79192 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 10'00 x 13'03. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug, inspired by the refined artistry of Walter Nichols, is a lyrical composition w...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79168 Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, 07'10 x 09'08. In the golden hush of the 1920's, when East met West in a symphony of style and spirit, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug was born—a woven reverie crafted in the famed looms of Tianjin or Beijing. With its deep indigo blue field, it evokes the velvet hush of twilight skies over Peking’s imperial rooftops, a stillness pierced only by the whisper of silk robes and the distant chime of temple bells. Suspended across this tranquil sea are three circular medallions, blooming like celestial seals—guardians of symmetry, echoing ancient Chinese roundels...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
70718 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 03'00 x 04'10. Emanating the quiet elegance of a bygone era, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfolds like a page from a poetic...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
22% Off
1920's Burgundy Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77450 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'08 x 11'05. Rich in poetic symbolism and imbued with the spirit of serenity, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug emerges as a t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Jazz Age Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76906 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'09 x 11'03. A study in contrasts and symbolism, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug evokes both modernist clarity and ancient p...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
22% Off
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Maximalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79119 Antique Red Chinese Art Deco Rug, 07'10 x 09'01. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a radiant example of 20th-century artistry, blending the bold aesthetics...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
You May Also Like
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, c-1920's, 8'8" x 11'4". Woven with natural dyed soft wool pile, in green and purple background color and traditional floral design, this car...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Elegant, C-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, c-1920's, 6' x 8'8". Woven with natural dyed soft wool pile, in gold and green and pomegranate red background color and traditional vase and...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,830 Sale Price
30% Off
1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The semi-open burgundy field displays a large exuberantly flowering paeony plant at one end, with attendant vases and flowering stems. Matching floral bouquets ornament the other two...
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
9' x 11' 6" ‐ 274 x 351
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
9'10" x 13'10".
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet
10'4" x 12'10"
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
