Early 20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10'' x 11' 7'' - 270 x 353 cm )

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Fuchsia color and 8'9" x 11'4" size.

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

Golden background Chinese Art Deco, measures: 9'0" x 11'4".

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

Beautiful vintage Art Deco Chinese hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Art Deco rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over floral Chinese design. This rug measure...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' - 275 x 360 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9' x 11' 4"

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' x 9'9" - 245 x 297 cm )

An antique Chinese Ningxia square throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 3" x 2' 4" 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...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'9" - 279 x 358 )

1930s Bamboo Design Oval Black Chinese Art Deco Carpet (8'4" x 11'8" - 255 x355)

1920s Chinese Art Deco Runner Carpet ( 2'6'' x 8'10'' - 76 x 269 )

A fairly unique example of monochrome Wangden rug, the latter being distinguished by the characteristic warp-face back. Typical for the group is the use of lanolin-rich wool which im...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 15 - 305 x 458 cm )

Beautiful early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco room-size rug, meticulously hand-knotted circa the early 1900s. Chinese Art Deco rugs have become highly desirable for their unique blend of sophisticated simplicity and wonderful color combinations, and this piece is a stunning embodiment of that coveted aesthetic. This exquisite rug features a brilliant and commanding red color field, closer to a rich crimson, providing a luxurious and vibrant foundation. Scattered gracefully across this field are delicate floral bouquets, creating an inviting and harmonious all-over pattern. The intricate floral designs are brought to life with a diverse palette of accent colors, including classic red, sunny yellow, delicate pink, verdant green, serene blue, and warm brown, ensuring a visually rich and balanced composition. The signature of Chinese Art Deco design lies in its beautiful simplicity and the artistic balance it achieves. This rug exemplifies that refined approach, offering a sense of tranquility and understated beauty that complements a wide range of interiors. This Vintage Chinese Art Deco rug is an ideal acquisition for interior design professionals, home decorators, and individual collectors seeking a rare and elegant vintage piece that fuses Eastern artistry with early modern design sensibilities. It is destined to become a magnificent centerpiece in any room, radiating timeless charm and cultivated taste. Dimensions: 9’ 8” x 14’ 2” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Areas of wear throughout The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2278 Crimson Color Chinese Rugs, Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet Dragon, Nichols Deco Rugs, Chinese Art Deco Nichols, Nichols Art Deco Carpet, Chinese Floral Rugs, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Oriental Rugs, Vintage Green Chinese...

Antique Peking Rug 9'0" x 11'7''. The Chinese carpets from the 19th century onward, in traditional patterns, often blue-and-white, in room sizes, scatters, and runners. A few pictori...

This 20th century Khotan rug is an antique piece featuring a red field and center medallion adorned with multicolor accents. This rug measures 2'11" x 6'1".

One of a kind ! Art deco Chinese Peking rug with a beautiful pink beige field surrounding a gorgeous floral medallion. Made in the early 1920s from high quality Chinese wool found al...

78129 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking rug with Art Deco Style 10'01 x 13'03. With its effortless beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Pe...

Beautiful antique Khotan hand-knotted wool rug with a Tan color field. This Khotan rug has brown, gray, and peach accents in a geometric multi-medallion design. This rug measures...

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...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'8" x 17'2" - 355 x 523 )

Chinese Art Deco Rug, size: 8' 10" x 11' 6"

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8'10'' x 14' - 270 x 425 )

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a deep cranberry colored background surrounded by a black border, and myriad auspicious ...

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug (Size Adjusted) Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'0" × 13'4" (396 × 406 cm) A rare and visually arresting example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco de...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' 6" x 11' 8" - 320 x 355 cm )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8 8" x 11'2" - 265 x 340 )

Antique Chinese - Art Deco Rug, Size: 9' 0'' x11' 8''

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 8'1'' x 9'7'' - 245 x 292 )

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted wool with a red field, and a multi-color accents in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 8'09" x ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' x 9' 8'' - 245 x 295 cm )

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rug, size: 8' 9'' x 11' 4''.

A monumental early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with several floral cluster medallions and vases potted with chrysanthemums and prunus blossoms set against a fuchsia covered in ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet in Mandarin Quality ( 10' x 13'6" - 305 x 402 )

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with red color Measures: 9'4" x 11'4".

Beautiful antique Khotan hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Khotan rug has brown, yellow, and peach accents in a geometric multi-medallion design. This rug measur...

Refined Chinese rug of small size, characterized by a full blue field surrounded by a rich border decorated with flower pots and birds of various shapes. The dominant theme of the de...

A simple but chic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gray central field surrounded by a darker gray border. A central potted lotus is flanked by a potted chrysanthemum i...

71754, antique Chinese oval accent rug with Pictorial Phoenix design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese oval rug features a pictorial oval medallio...

Early 20th Century Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 366 x 472 ) Dragons on golden background.

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10' x 12' 6" - 305 x 382 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug ( 3'2'' X 4' - 96 X 146 )

78131 Distressed Antique Chinese peking rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style 12'02 x 18'02. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated...

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...

The light green field has a serpentine plain center delimited by eight colorful peony and stem sprays passing from the paler border into the field. Flowers are contoured in blues, ru...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco runner, hand knotted wool with a navy blue field, tan frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 2'6" x 4'10". ...

Antique Chinese Horse Cover, Size: 2' 0''x4' 4''.

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet (9' x 11' 4" - 275 x 345 cm ) On Fuchsia

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Fette-Li Workshop ( 6' X 8'9"- 183 X 266 )

A very rare rug originating from the Taklamakan desert, located in northwest China, sparsely knotted with strands of unspun camel hair. Each row of knots is separated by a considerab...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'9" - 274 x 358 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet By Nichols Workshop 8' 6" x 10' 6'' - 260 x 320

1920s Chinese Oval Art Deco Carpet ( 6'2'' x 7'9'' - 188 x 236 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop ( 11'8" x 20'4" - 356 x 620 )

78303 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'02 x 09'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug transports viewers to a bygone era of exquisite artistry and vibran...

77196 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'06. Maximalist style meets Qing Dynasty in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug. The intricate botanical details and blu...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug ( 4' x 6'8" - 122 x 204 )