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Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Peking Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a navy-blue field, tan frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 9'10" x 13'2".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Pictorial Rug, 09'11 x 13'05
Located in Dallas, TX
31331 New Modern Chinese Art Deco Dragon Rug, 09'11 x 13'05. In a world where artistry meets myth, this hand-knotted wool modern Chinese Art Deco dragon rug emerges as an extraordina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Tan Antique Chinese Art Deco Designed Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Chinese rug has a yellow and blue frame with green accents in a gorgeous traditional Chinese floral design. ...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920 Chinese Art Deco Chinese Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
1920 Chinese Art Deco Chinese Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Simple Design Tibetan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful light colors Tibetan Nepal rug, circa 1980 with a simple design and beautiful yellow field, blue and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velv...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Simple Design Tibetan Rug
Vintage Simple Design Tibetan Rug
$3,051 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Chinese Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a green field. This piece has a red frame with multi-color accents in a gorgeous traditional Chinese floral design. This rug...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a frame of brown and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. T...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Antique Art Deco Blue Chinese Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Chinese rug has a goldenrod frame, multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. ...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05
Located in Dallas, TX
78990 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a captivating example of the elegance and craftsmanship...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art deco Chinese Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing our splendid pair of lake of Life Chinese art deco rug, where artistry intertwines with symbolism. The enchanting jade green field hosts a majestic lake of Life, where fl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Room Size Handmade Turkish Wool Rug In Pink With A Tiger Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This room-size wool rug from Turkey showcases a stunning tiger pictorial design with a pink backdrop and accents in black and beige. It is meticulously handmade with attention to det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 10'' x 14' 8'' - 360 x 447 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 10'' x 14' 8'' - 360 x 447 cm )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant gold field with a large multi-colored peony cluster in one corner.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Chinese Art Deco Rug
Chinese Art Deco Rug
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a pale mint green field surrounded by a wide yellow border, and overlaid with multi-colored lotus flowers and leaves, woven i...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Palace Size Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Art Deco Palace Size Rug Details rug no. j2845 size 11' 11" x 22' 9" (363 x 693 cm) Most found in Room size formats in...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1930s Large Vintage Chinese Deco Rug with Bamboo Motif
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Hand Knotted Wool Silk Gold Blue Djoharian Design 8 x 10 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, silk and wool pile. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

21st Century East Turkestan Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 1" x 11' 7"
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Oval Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 2" x 7' 10", features an elegant oval shape with a delicate and finely detailed floral design. The central composition showca...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Gray Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a gray field. This Chinese rug has pink, yellow, green, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. ...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique rug deco with pink color and 9' 0'' x 11' 3'' size.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop ( 9' x 11'6"- 275 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop ( 9' x 11'6"- 275 x 350 cm )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Chinese Rug with Black Background and Flower Bouquet in Pastel Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2.11 x 4.9. Art Deco Chinese rug with black background and flower bouquet in pastel colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug S12-0505, country of origin / type: China / Art Deco, ...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Dark Indigo Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a dark blue field, purple frame in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design, circa 1920. This rug measures: 9' x 11...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Room-Size Rug in Dark Magenta, Taupe, Green, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
A stunning example of early 20th-century Chinese artistry, this vintage hand-knotted Art Deco rug from the 1900s features an exquisite floral and butterfly motif that radiates elegan...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. Tibetan Tiger Rugs – Symbolism, Craftsmanship, and Customization Options Discover the timeless beauty and cultural significance of Tibetan Tiger Rugs. These exquisite handcrafted pieces are more than just decorative accents; they embody strength, protection, and spiritual symbolism rooted in Tibetan tradition. Traditionally, tiger motifs in Tibetan rugs are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune, making them a meaningful addition to any home or sacred space. At our company, we offer the unique opportunity to customize your Tibetan Tiger Rug according to your personal preferences. We can produce these stunning rugs in your desired size up to 20 x 16 ft, ensuring a perfect fit for your space. Whether you want a statement piece for a grand hall or a smaller accent for a cozy corner, we tailor each rug to your specifications. Material Choices for Your Tibetan Tiger Rug Select from a variety of luxurious materials to create a rug that matches your style and needs: Wool: Classic, durable, and soft, ideal for everyday use. Silk: Adds a shimmering elegance and intricate detail. Mohair: Known for its silky texture and resilience. Cashmere: Offers supreme softness and warmth. Alpaca: Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and incredibly plush. Bamboo Silk: Eco-friendly, with a smooth, lustrous finish. Our skilled artisans craft each Tibetan Tiger Rug with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and vibrant, lasting colors. Why Choose Our Tibetan Tiger Rugs? Rich cultural symbolism and traditional craftsmanship Fully customizable in size and color to suit your space and style Made from premium materials for durability and luxury Sizes available up to 20 x 16 ft, for large-scale installations Bring a touch of Tibetan heritage and powerful symbolism into your home with a bespoke Tibetan Tiger Rug. Contact us today to discuss your custom design and material preferences! This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that was used in Tibet to decorate columns or seat pad. Often these Khaden rugs had Lotus design or Tiger stripes. Many of them were made in a town called Kampa Dzong in Tibet, today in China. Tiger motifs are also found in antique Chinese rugs. Our collection of Tibetan Tiger rugs is made in different material combinations. The displayed rug is made of 100% Tibetan hand spun wool. Total pile height about 1/2-inch, Knot density 60 Tibetan knots per square inch. It has a beige background color and motifs in turquoise, pink, green, red and olive I have one at home using it as Yoga Mat...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Chinese rug has multi-color accents in a Gorgeous all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This ru...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Pictorial Designed Hand-Knotted Wool Rug In Black
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful handmade Turkish Art Deco wool rug has a black field. It features blue, beige, purple, and pink accent colors in a stunning tiger pictorial design. This rug measures ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with multi-color and 9' 0” x 11' 8” size.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco throw rugs
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gray field surrounded by a wide eggplant colored border, and the central field overlaid with a garden landscape image inclu...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12'- 275 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12'- 275 x 365 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Big Colorful Leaves, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 - 1970, this 5x8 vintage Müren Art Deco rug drawn on primitivist tribal and Scandinavian Rya styles in its big colorful l...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with a purple color background ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Circa 1923 Taupy-Gray Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'10 X 11'2
Located in New York, NY
Antique Circa 1923 Taupy-Gray Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'10 X 11'2. As the term implies, true Chinese Deco carpets were woven in a s...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Modern Art Deco Rug by Carlos David Studio for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco Rug by Carlos David Studio for Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'0" × 24'0" (426 × 731 cm) Infused with the bold sophistication of the Art Deco movement, this contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Metallic Thread

Antique 1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug In Goldenrod with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful 1920s antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with goldenrod color field. This piece has a designed frame in multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral de...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that was used in Tibet to decorate columns or seat pad. Often these Khaden rugs had Lotus design or Tiger stripes. Many of them were made in a town called Kampa Dzong in Tibet, today in China. Tiger motifs are also found in antique Chinese rugs. Our collection of Tibetan Tiger rugs is made in different material combinations. The displayed rug is made of 100% Tibetan hand spun wool. Total pile height about 1/2-inch, Knot density 60 Tibetan knots per square inch. It has a beige background color and motifs in turquoise, pink, green, red and olive I have one at home using it as Yoga Mat...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Yellow Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug 9 Ft X 11 Ft 5 In.
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted wool with a goldenrod field, navy- blue, red frame, and multi-color accents in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Brown Handmade Floral Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Chinese rug has a burgundy and green frame multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920's Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'x 11'6".
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1920s Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 0" x 3' 10".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Oval
Located in Evanston, IL
This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910s or 1920s. Measures: 3'10" x 6'9". Walter Nichols was great American rug producer (the Art Deco rugs which he did not ori...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Oval
Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Oval
$1,874 Sale Price
25% Off
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6"- 267 x 351 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'6"- 267 x 351 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Wool Rug Handmade In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Art Deco rug is hand-knotted with wool and features a red field, a multicolor floral design, and a yellow frame. It showcases an elegant and sophisticated classic Chinese floral...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Art Deco Style Tibetan Rug Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco Style Tibetan Rug – Hand-Knotted Silk and Wool by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 16'1" × 22'2" (490 × 675 cm) A seamless fusion of contemporary elegance and Art Deco ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Walter Nichols ( 11'2" x 15'4" - 340 x 467 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Walter Nichols ( 11'2" x 15'4" - 340 x 467 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

pretty vintage Chinese art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Chinese rug with an art deco style design and nice colours with a light purple field, orange, green, red , yellow and pu...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Distressed Antique Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77615 distressed antique Chinese Art Deco oval rug 03'00 x 04'09. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Art Deco style rug features a bea...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 4'' x 15' 4'' - 345 x 467 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 4'' x 15' 4'' - 345 x 467 cm )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Nichols Chinese Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
In 1924, Walter Nichols, a professional wool-grader based in Tientsin, North China, introduced the "Super Chinese" rug. American wool exporters in this town had begun to machine-spin their yarn around 1920, and it was this machine-spun yarn that earned the designation "super". Nichols rugs, and Tientsin rugs...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style and Pagoda Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77408 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style and Pagoda Design 08'03 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a large pictorial scene of a pagod...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Mongolian Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet In Neutral
Located in New York, NY
An antique Mongolian room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a contemporary Art Deco style geometric pattern in neutral colors. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 1" 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 (sleeping rugs) with simple chessboard allovers. Only a few large antique Tibetan carpets...
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Handmade Peach and Blue Chinese Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a peach field. This rug has a blue frame, green, peach, and ivory accents in a gorgeous Chinese floral design. This r...
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Other

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with pink color background, size: 8'9" x 11'6".
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Art Deco Chinese Square Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco square rug 6 x 7, hand knotted wool with a navy blue field, and a tan accents in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese art design. The great Chines wal...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Tiger Designed Handmade Turkish Wool Rug In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Turkish Art Deco wool rug features a beautiful tiger pictorial design with a blue field and pink and beige accent colors, all handmade with care. This rug measures 4'9" x 7'3".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chinese and east asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Djoharian Design, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $329 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $8,000.

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