Mid-20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 8' 8".

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 1" x 5' 4".

This magnificent Chinese carpet knotted in the last century with silk and metal thread on a cotton warp and weft measuring 176x123 cm, is designed with the dual possibility of being ...

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...

51403 Blue and beige vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Chinoiserie style. Embodying European sensibility with an artful balance between warm and inviting, this hand-knotted vintage Tur...

Large Vintage Chinese Art Deco rug. Size: 17'10" × 20'10" (543 × 635 cm) This vintage Chinese area rug dates back to circa 1930 and is a repre...

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...

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...

Antique Peking rug Chinese Art Deco rug pink purple handmade Chinese rug 2x3 2'4" x 3'4" 71cm x 102cm "This is a beautiful antique...

77937 Vintage Japanese Pictorial Kilim Rug Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai, 04'03 x 05'10. Japonisme meets Biophilia in this handwoven wool vintage Jap...

A blue ground rug with an ascending pattern of stylised clouds woven by Nichols & Co, a leading American company based in Tianjin known for its very sturdy and hardwearing rugs, usua...

Very beautiful mid century Chinese beijing rug with nice design with pictorial and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese round rug with a central pink chrysanthemum amidst a tone-on-tone leaf and vine field.

Handmade antique Chinese Dragon designed textile in silk. This tapestry is from the end of 19th century in original condition, it has some age discolorations. -condition: original...

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...

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 5' 8" 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...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 0" x 13' 6".

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 9".

Antique handmade Chinese area rug made from fine wool and all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for people and pets. This beautiful piece features a rich field of floral details in bright colors that was so popular in the 1920s when the Art Deco movement flourished and permeated every facet of American lifestyle including home decor and interior design. This area rug has oversize dimensions of 12'2" x 22'8" that works well in large open spaces. It has the classic Art Deco design which matches perfectly with modern and contemporary interiors. Fun facts about rug names: Chinese Art Deco rugs were made popular by Walter Nichols who introduced a mechanical style of wool production that resulted in strands that were thicker compared to what traditional rug makers were using. He established a workshop in Northern China and began making rugs inspired by the Art Deco movement boom that flourished from the 1920s-1930s. Today, authentic Nichols Art Deco rugs...

Vintage handmade Uzbek Bukhara praying mat in original good condition. The rug is from the end of 20th century. -condition: origial good, -circa: 1960s, -size: 1' x 1' (31c...

Rare Vintage European Art Nouveau Rug Bold Art Deco rug black handmade Kelim 8x10 7'9" X 9'10" 8x10 236cm x 300cm "Very cool vintage A...

Vintage Art Nouveau Rug Silk Chinese Rug Art Deco Red 5' X 8' 155cm x 239cm Circa 1965 " High quality vintage piece that can be use...

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

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...

An early second quarter 20th century Samarkand carpet in the Khotan family.

1920s Purple Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 14' x 15'4" - 426 x 467 cm )   

Vintage Chinese Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'0" × 9'8" (213 × 294 cm) This striking antique Chinese rug, likely from the early 20th century, presents a rare an...

Chinese Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'0" × 13'5" (365 × 408 cm) Circa: 1940 Age: Vintage Origin: China Style: Art Deco This exquisite rug is part of the diversified Doris Lesli...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 3' x 4'10" x 92 x 147 cm )

Chinese Rug Dragon Design Ningxia Silk, 1920-1950 ca. A magnificent small silk carpet dedicated to the dragon motif. the pattern of the carpet is do...

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 10" x 4' 8".

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a rich botanical vase motif inspired by antique textile art. The intricate design ...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 8".

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...

Very beautiful mid century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese art deco design in a yellow background with a beautiful floral medallion and some flowers around it in pink, red, gold a...

Vintage Art Deco rug 9x12 Dragons Chinese rug Ivory Rug 6x9 Chinese Rug 1960 5'10" x 8'10" (6' x 9') 178cm x 122cm "This is a very beautiful vintage Art Deco dragon rug...

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

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

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet Floral green background. 9' x 11'10" - 275 x 360

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:...

Nice mid century Chinese rug from Xinjiang, and beautiful geometrical design, and nice colours with a blue sky orange, yellow and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton fou...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 7".

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10'' x 11'10'' x 270 x 360 )

Beautiful large vintage Chinese rug from the mid-20th century, entirely hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation. Art Deco-inspired design featuring a red background with a medall...

1930s Square Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'8" x 12' - 355 x 365 cm )

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug. Size: 3'0" x 5'4".

An authentic full pile condition mid-20th century, Chinese Art Deco Mta rug with a large floral design on a green field Measures: 2' x 2'10''.

1930s Chinese Art Deco Runner Carpet ( 3' x 11' - 90 x 335 )

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Carpet 3' 2" x 5' 2"

A vintage Chinese Pictorial rug handmade during the mid-20th century with 2 dragons in ruby red over a green open field. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 6".

1930s Chiense Animal Pictorial small Rug Details rug no. j3525 size 2' 7" x 4' 11" (79 x 150 cm)

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.

Hand knotted on a luscious 9 x 12 scale from China circa 1950-1960, this vintage Art Deco rug hails from Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage Collection. R...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese pictorial Art Deco rug featuring a scholar's pavilion perched on an outcropping in a garden landscape with a pond in the foreground, a bridge w...

This remarkable Antique Ningxia rug is a testament to the rich . Originating from the Ningxia region, known for its exquisite and detailed rug-making, this piece features a profound narrative and symbolic motifs that capture the essence of Chinese heritage. The rug is characterized by its striking black background, which serves as a dramatic canvas for the golden and beige designs that are meticulously woven into its surface. The central medallion showcases a detailed depiction of traditional Chinese landscapes, complete with elements of flora and fauna, symbolizing the unity and harmony of nature. Surrounding this are various imperial symbols, including vases, which are often emblems of peace and stability, and paired animals...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 11".

A vintage Chinese Art Deco rug handmade during the mid-20th century predominantly in red, green, and antique white, and with accent colors in silver, beige, pink, blue, and orange , ...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'6"- 270 x 350 cm )

Antique Chinese Peking rug. Size: 9'0" x 11'3".

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 9".

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...

A vintage Chinese pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century of horses prancing in a field over a dark midnight blue background. Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 6".

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

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...

Antique Chinese, Art Deco rug. Size: 8'3" x 9'9".

This is a mid-20th century hand knotted Khotan rug with a tan color and medallion geometric design. The rug measures 3'8" x 8'3".

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 16' - 305 x 490 cm )