Mid-20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Large Wool on cotton Art Deco era Nichols-style Chinese area rug with Blue and gold border decorated with pagoda structures, boats/water, and floral motifs on a gold field centering ...

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...

Rare Vintage Silk Chinese Rug Temple of Heaven Tapestry 6'2" x 8'9" (6' x 9') 188cm X 267cm Circa 1965 "This is a magnificent vintage...

Exquisite Beijing Chinese rug adorned with a captivating design and vibrant colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. The intricate pattern, featurin...

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...

Exquisite mid-century blue Chinese rug featuring a captivating antique design, meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. Elevate your space with this beautif...

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 4' 0" x 5' 6", features a richly detailed design with a distinctive oval shape. The intricate central medallion is framed by a s...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a dragon in black, blue, red, goldenrod, and light blue-grey over a cream-white borderless field. Measures: 1' 3" x 1' 6" 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 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 Chinese Art Deco accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 11".

a mid-20th-century Feminine Color Tibetan Rug Details rug no. j4331 size 2' 8" x 4' 11" (81 x 150 cm) rug type Tibetan

Deep red field Chinese Deco Nichols rug. Bright colored floral design in two corners. One or two small discolorations (shown) but truly excellent overall c...

A sweet petite mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gray background and clusters of peonies woven in pale pinks, yellows, greens, and blues live in opposite corners.

A whimsical early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a peaceful garden landscape depicting a flowering tree branch with a lantern hanging over the corner of a pond with blossomin...

Chinese Art Deco Botanic Rug Circa: 1940 Size: 7'6" × 10'0" (228 × 304 cm) Age: Vintage Color: Beige, Green, Pink, Purple, Yellow Origin: China This exquisite rug is part of the div...

Compelling Chinese rug with a motif full of happy foo dogs, circa 1940. The field is a peach tone, with navy and light blue accents Measures: 5'3" x 8'2".

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design in a pale mauve tone over a seafoam green background. Measures: 12' 5" x 1...

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 2" x 9' 8", features a striking emerald green field adorned with an intricate floral composition. A lush arrangement of peoni...

1930s Large Vintage Chinese Deco Rug with Bamboo Motif in Soft Beige and Green Size: 17'10" × 20'10" (543 × 635 cm) This large vintage Chinese...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 7".

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 8' 10".

Peking Rug, China Mid 20th Century The sandy-beige field and various shades of indigo with central shou symbol roundel surrounded by “Three friends of winter” and repeated in centr...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, size: 9'0" x 11'8".

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''.

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 2' 0" x 3' 9", features a striking geometric design that embodies the bold, modern aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. The compo...

An authentic mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco with an spacious open field floral design in goldenrod Measures: 2'7'' x 4'5''.

This Mid-20th century Chinese Peking Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 0" x 9' 10", is a striking example of the bold design and rich color palette characteristic of the Art Deco period. Th...

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...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a central billowing cloud medallion surrounding a Phoenix, and living amidst a coral field with light and dark indigo peonies...

Handmade Vintage Art Deco floral Chinese Rug, 2'11" x 4'10", c-1950's, in green color background with floral traditional design on each corner of the rug. The rug is in excellnt cond...

A beautiful silk rug with an Art Deco decor of stylized clouds and waves in lovely shades of blue and ivory, also called Chi and Ruyi. This is a midcentury vintage rug from the 1950s...

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 3" x 12' 7", features a striking, minimalist landscape design with a bold, modernist aesthetic. The composition is dominated ...

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 2' 3" x 4' 6", showcases a minimalist yet sophisticated design. Featuring a solid blue field with subtle tonal variations, the r...

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 4' 0" x 6' 8", presents an enchanting pictorial composition inspired by traditional Chinese landscape art. The soft gray field i...

Rugs woven in this particular type of cut-loop technique follow a tradition which dates to the earliest forms of pile weaving. Each of the four panels is woven individually and are t...

Discover the exquisite charm of this mid-20th century Chinese Khotan rug, featuring a captivating geometrical design in vibrant yellow, green, and red hues. Entirely hand-knotted wit...

Rare square size Chinese Peking room size rug from the 1930s Measures: 8'2'' x 8'9''.

Striking and elegant, this vintage Chinese Art Deco area rug features an allover floral pattern set against a rich royal purple field, beautifully complemented by a soft sage green b...

Pretty mid century Turkish Hereke rug with a design of Chinese rugs and beautiful colors with blue field, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Size: 9' x 12'

Only a very limited group of the carpets woven during the thirties at the Tianjin city looms are decorated by patterns typical of the Art Deco period. Some of these rare pieces are k...

A 2nd quarter of the 20th-century Tibetan rug with a pheonix dragon motif on a brown field Size: 3' x 5'8''.

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 10" x 8' 7", features a striking composition with a deep burgundy field that exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious central...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' X 13' 9" - 355 X 420 )

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 4' 0" x 6' 10", showcases a rich and sophisticated monochromatic design. The warm, earthy rust-colored field is adorned with sub...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop 14'8" x 22'2" - 447 x 676

Handmade Vintage Chinese Silk Shawl: Design and Colors: This square-shaped shawl is a testament to Chinese craftsmanship. The dominant color is a rich black, creating a dramatic bac...

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size?: 9'0" x 11'10" Navy background.

Vintage Japanese Rug Size: 9'1" × 11'8" (276 × 355 cm) The Vintage Japanese Rug from Doris Leslie Blau is a captivating example of mid-20th-century Japanese textile artistry. This ha...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with multi-color and 9' 0” x 11' 8” size.

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 0" x 7' 11", showcases an elegant oval composition with a rich lavender field that exudes warmth and sophistication. The bord...

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...

Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in deep green color. It is in original good condition, has been made in the beginning of 20th century. ?-condition: original good, -circa:...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design. Measures: 9' 6" x 12' 1".

One of a kind Khotan rug with a soft pink field consisting of a flower vase motif and a soft green border.

Full Pile Chinese rug in predominantly blue with vase design in orange and coral from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. A conversation piece....

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 4'0" x 6'11", features a striking oval composition that captures the elegance and vibrancy characteristic of the era. The soft l...

An incredible early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fucshia ground overlaid with multi-colored flowers and scrolling vines, all woven in pinks, golds, greens, violets, and i...

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.