20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

1920s Chinese art deco carpet with a deep red field and tanborder, designs in corners. Measures: 8 x 10

A stunning example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco weaving, this rug features a deep navy blue field framed by a wide violet border, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances...

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" ...

A 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Tibetan rug with a dragon motif on a brown field Size: 3'1'' x 58''.

The purple-mauve field is open at the center and is delimited on the border-less ground by a corner squared floral wreath strongly accented with colorful lotus leaves and flowers, sh...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool Style: Chinese Peking Dimensions: 0.25”H x 73”W x 36”D This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1930s is a beau...

Rare tree of life antique Art Deco rug Chinese rug antique Chinese rug 4x6 4'2" x 6'8" 127cm x 203cm Circa 1920 "Beautiful antique Art Deco r...

Rare Chinese Round Art Deco rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century 6'7'' x 6'7''

A rare and sweet early 20th century Chinese Peking runner with a field containing an all-over patter of petite flowers woven in pale pinks, greens, and indigos against a light indigo background. The border is unusual too, with a similar petite floral pattern with large Buddhist...

A vintage Tibetan Art Deco accent rug designed and signed by Nini Ferrucci, and handmade during the late 20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 8' 3"

These mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco pair rug, measuring 2' 5" x 4' 7" - 2' 5" x 4' 7", features a refined and elegant bamboo motif set against a soft beige field. Delicately ren...

Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'4'' x 5'7''.

Vintage/Antique handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, perfect natural dyed Blue background color. c-1940, traditionally floral Design on two corners, rectangular shape. In excellent cond...

A pagoda, arched bridge and gazebo float in on medium blue watery clouds from one side of the light green field while a gnarled flowering prunus (plum) branch snakes in from one corn...

A four lobed, nearly open, apricot field is centered on a vase on stand with flowering bouquet, rocks and more flowers fill the blue corners of this 1920s Chinese carpet in the Art D...

Discover the Tibetan Tiger Rug, meticulously hand-woven and knotted from highland sheep wool by master weavers. Reserved for emperors, lamas, and noble f...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'9" - 188 x 267 )

Introducing our remarkable Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug from the 1930s. This exquisite rug showcases a vibrant and busy design with a captivating floral motif, set against a b...

Stunning room size 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a colorful floral design in bright green, coral mustard and purple accent colors. Measures: 9' x 11'9''.

1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug Details rug no. j2234 size 3' x 6' 1" (91 x 185 cm)

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, a hand knotted wool rug with a red field, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design, This rug measures: 9' x 11'8".

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 7'10" x 9'8" - 239 x 295 )

77446 antique Chinese Peking rug with Romantic Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a round open center medallion with blooming lotuses across an abrashed ecru field. Bats, peonies, chrysanthemums and leafy tendrils surround the medallion. Bats are seen to augur good fortune, happiness, and prosperity; they are primarily seen on rugs that were created for the domestic Chinese market. Peonies represent beauty, wealth and honor, while chrysanthemums represent long life. Large peonies in the corner spandrels are given a butterfly-like appearance. Additional peonies alternating with butterflies decorate the main border, while the inner secondary border features garlands of plum blossoms. A classic color combination, intricate detailing, and depth of meaning all come together to create a lovely antique Chinese rug that would bring timeless sophistication to nearly any interior. Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Art Deco, Asian Modern, Qing, Ming, Minimalist, chinoiserie, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Japanese, Regency, Contemporary, Modern Glam, Art Moderne, Abstract Expressionist, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Manor House, Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, and Jazz Age. Evoke an indulgent high-end experience with this luxurious Chinese room-size rug centered around comfort and a sensual touch while creating sultry drama with a sophisticated edge. Perfect for layering with silk, fur, velvet and pairing with Lucite, chrome, marble, high-shine and lacquered surfaces, mirrored objects, ornate Art Deco filigree furniture...

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 p...

accent-size floral Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j3565 size 4' 8" x 6' 10" (142 x 208 cm)

Enchanting early 20th century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a spacious floral design in dominant accents in green and pink. Measures: 6' x 8'6''.

A striking late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted wool rug with double dragons swirling around a pearl of truth, and with turbulent storm clouds at each end, and all woven in indigos...

A beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand knotted wool rug with green field. This rug has a frame of goldenrod and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. ...

Antique Art Deco Rug Handmade Chinese Rug 10x13 1920 9'9" x 12'8" 298cm x 386cm "This is a beautiful antique art deco rug with simple motifs. This piece has a great neutral colorwa...

Chinese - Art Deco Rug 7' 10" x 11' 6"

On each of the four border sides are facing pairs of feng-hung (phoenix) birds with long wavy tail feathers, set around a paeony palmette. A black wiry arabesquerie supports the bird...

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...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9 x 14'2" - 275 x 430 )

Antique rug deco with pink color and 9' 0'' x 11' 3'' size.

79148 Vintage Tibetan Arts & Crafts Style Square Area Rug, 06'08 x 06'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Tibetan Arts & Crafts style rug, inspired by the visionary designs of William...

1920s Scenic Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )

Discover the rich history of Antique Peking Rugs, a tradition that found its roots in China shortly after the conclusion of the First World War. During this era, Chinese rug weaving ...

This is an authentic handmade rug. It was made in China around the 1940s. The overall color pallet is ivory over. The materials are wool pile with cotton foundation. The colors are f...

Introducing our splendid of Imperial garden Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade yellow gold field hosts a majestic garden of Life...

A Chinese silk pictorial rug. On a border-less burgundy red ground, 11 Immortals stand on clouds .Each immortal has its own unique colorful outfit o...

Antique Chinese - Peking rug. Size: 4'0" x 6'9".

A vintage Chinese pictorial Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 1"

A flower basket is suspended into the red field by a thin cord from a rosette and stem upper design, while a more elaborate floral display below includes banded scholars’ rocks and s...

Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. It is in fuchsia colour with floral accent around the mocha border. The rug has a full pile and in excellent original co...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13'8" x 24' - 417 x 732 cm )

2nd quarter of the 20th century Tibetan Rug with 4 deers on orange ground Details rug no. j3424 size 3' 2" x 5' 1" (97 x 155 cm)

Late 20th-century narrow Tibetan Runner Measures: 1'7'' x 8'4''

Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Chinese rug has a red frame, multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. Th...

4' x 6'7. A wonderful example of a Chinese Art Deco style rug woven circa 1920 with a plain navy ground encircled by flowers and stars in a variety of soft and gentle colors.

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 0" x 11' 9", features a refined and elegant floral design characteristic of the period’s aesthetic. The soft beige field is d...

78185 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 10'02 x 11'07. Woven in the hallowed looms of Baotou—a preeminent weaving center nestled along the ancient trade routes between Ningxia and Beijin...

This exquisite Mid-20th century Chinese Nickles Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 4", features a lush magenta field adorned with a beautifully detailed floral composition. The asy...

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 14'2" x 19'9" - 432 x 602 )

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 9" Chinese Rugs & Carpet: 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...

A pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a pictorial motif. Measures: 15" x 21".

Late 20th-century narrow Tibetan Runner Measures: 1'11'' x 6'3''

77260 Antique Chinese Peking Area rug with Traditional Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking area rug features a group of th...