Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

The painterly effect obtained by mixing varying proportions of ivory and colored wools is peculiar to this family of northern Chinese weavings. As most of these were sourced directly...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'7" - 270 x 353 )

72233 antique Chinese Art Deco Style Accent rug. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center medallion comprised of a swirl of lotus flowers floa...

A contemporary Art Deco style Tibetan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 0".

The semi-open ruby red field displays a multiple vignette design of groups of seasonal flowers detailed in pale blue, medium blue, yellow and leaf green. A blue branch snakes in from...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 12' x 19'4" - 365 x 560 )

Modern striped 'Car Wash' handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0" × 14'11" (365 × 454 cm). Contemporary rugs can be found in all shapes and sizes. Their fascinating forms...

A vintage Chinese Peking throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a cream border and light blue field. Measures: 2' 6" x 4' 3" 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 ( 4'1" x 6'8" - 125 x 205 )

A remarkable early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a central medallion feating a bird sitting in a tree peony and floating in an indigo field with four butterflies (symbols of...

Navy blue and tan antique Chinese Art Deco rug with flowers and vases, rug l11-0805, country of origin / type: China / Art Deco, circa 1920. Handwoven in the first part of 20th ce...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Oval Carpet ( 3' X 5'8" - 92 x 172 cm ) with an ivory background and navy border.

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )

A wonderful mid-20th century Chinese runner with a pale fuchsia field with a central swirling dragon medallion flanked by pairs of peony and lotus med...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 5'' - 275 x 350 cm)

Hand knotted in wool, a 9x12 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s Nichols style. On the Design: The design boasts an all over floral pattern in ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'2" x 11'7" - 280 x 353 )

Antique Art Deco Chinese carpet, 6'2" x 8'6" #17145, c-1910's in very good condition with wear consistent with age and use This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circ...

This antique 11x13 IndoChinese Samarkand rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s prized classic curations. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1920-1930. Further on the D...

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug depicting a scholar's garden landscape including a pavilion on one side of a pond, and scholar amidst several scholar's rocks on ...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in blue. Measures: 2' 11" x 4' 10".

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'9" x 15' - 297 x 457 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6" - 267 x 351 )

A Beautiful Antique Chinese Art Deco Floral Area Rug, Country of origin: China, Circa date: 1920

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 13'6" - 305 x 412 cm )  

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet No border around with red background Chinese Art Deco. 8'9" x 11'6" - 267 x 351

Vintage 1980s Chinese Carpet ( 6'' x 9' - 183 x 274 )

1920s Pair of Chinese Art Deco Carpets (4'4'' x 6'1'' - 132 x 185 )

A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent rug, in an oblong oval shape, handmade during the mid-20th century with a floral pattern over a magenta-red field and goldenrod yellow border. Me...

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

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 14'2'' - 305 x 412 )

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'10" x 13'2" - 300 x 402 )

A colourful floral wreath stands out in this borderless black ground Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1930 from Peking (Beijing).The seasonal flowers are d...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' 1'' x 13' 4'' - 305 x 405 )

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10'2" x 13'9" - 310 x 419 )

Discover the serene sophistication and spiritual depth of this captivating vintage Tibetan area rug. This exceptional piece features a refined lattice pattern rendered in elegant tones of black, lustrous gold, and subtle gray, embodying a profound beauty in its simplicity. The intricate central design is boldly framed by a distinguished black border, which is artfully adorned with striking gold circular medallions. These medallions beautifully depict traditional Tibetan deity symbols, adding layers of cultural significance, depth, and a meaningful spiritual narrative to the rug. Perfectly suited for a diverse range of aesthetic preferences, this Tibetan rug is an ideal addition to modern, minimalist, or globally inspired interiors. Whether utilized as a luxurious floor covering to define a space or celebrated as a distinctive piece of textile wall art, it offers an enduring style infused with a rich cultural story. This rug is more than just a decor item; it's a timeless acquisition that brings a unique blend of elegance and meaningful artistry to any discerning collection or interior design project Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 8’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Tibet Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural organic dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2148 Vintage Tibetan Rugs, Tibetan Antique Rug, Tibet Antiques, Antique Tibetan Carpet, Antique Tibetan Carpets and Rugs, Tibet Carpet, Ningxia Rug, Ningxia Carpet, Tibet Wool Rugs...

This antique 5 x 7 Chinese Art Deco rug is a rare addition to rug & Kilim’s classic curations. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1920-1930. On the Design: Connoisseur...

An exceptional early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a bold red field surrounded by a thin green border. The field is overlaid with multicolored auspicious plants and flowers ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet (9'10" x 13'6" - 300 x 410 )

A late 19th century Chinese Peking rug with one large central floral medallion with four lotus blossoms woven in cream, gold, and light indigo, on a dark indigo field of flowers. The...

Antique Chinese Deco Runner Rug Size: 6'0" × 18'1" (182 × 551 cm) Circa: 1920 Age: Vintage Color: Blue, Brown, Green, Taupe Origin: China Type: Chinese Style: Art Deco A rare and vis...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11'9" x 14' 9'' - 360 x 450 )

Luxurious yet simple, this Savonnerie-style area rug has been handwoven to perfection. Natural colours and tones flow beautifully to create this symmetrical rug. Suitable for any cou...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'4" - 275 x 345 )

This rare and unusual carpet, which is perhaps more reminiscent of a contemporary painting than a weaving, is decorated with a 'salt and pepper' effect through the miscellany of red ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet on Black Background with Dargons & Flaming Pearls ( 7'10" x 9'8" - 238 x 295 cm )

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a simple pattern containing a central floral medallion on a dark indigo background surrounded by a wide light indigo border and...

Among the works of Rug & Kilim in collaboration with revered colleague Teddy Sumner, an all-wool needlepoint handmade circa 1980-1990. This particular rug reimagines architectural, c...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 5'2" x 7'4" - 158 x 224 )

Hand knotted in wool from China circa 1950-1960, a vintage Art Deco rug joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage Collection. Drawing on 1920s style in mid-century quality with a delic...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop With Burgundy background ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop (8'10'' x 11'6'' - 270 x 350)

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 7" x 11' 4" - 260 x 345 cm )

This rug is in excellent condition with high pile throughout the rug, cleaned and no stained, the ends and bindings of the rug are intact as original and there has not been any repai...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'8" - 275 x 355 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'8" - 188 x 264 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Nautical Theme ( 2'3'' x 4' - 68 x 120 )

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 7'8" x 9'5" - 234 x 287 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 4'5'' x 11'9'' - 135 x 358 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' X 13'9" - 275 X 420 )