Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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.

This striking Mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 1" x 11' 10", showcases a bold geometric composition set against a rich green field. The design is defined by an asy...

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

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with pink color background, size: 8'9" x 11'6".

21679 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 06'01 x 08'09. Chinese Art Deco rugs originated in China during the 1920s and 1930s, reflecting the bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and l...

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 13'8" x 24' - 417 x 732 cm )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'3" x 11'8" - 282 x 356 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Walter Nichols ( 11'2" x 15'4" - 340 x 467 )

This is a beautiful handmade Turkish Art Deco wool rug with a beige field. It features blue, goldenrod, and black accent colors in a stunning tiger pictorial design. This rug measur...

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...

This is a beautiful handmade Turkish Art Deco wool rug with an orange field and blue, pink, and purple accent colors in a gorgeous tiger pictorial design. This rug measures 5'4" x ...

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo border surrounded a gray oval medallion overlaid with multi-colored peonies, lotus, chrysanthemum, and sherry b...

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

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

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with green color and 8'10" x 11'4" size.

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with an all-over celadon green field overlaid with multi-colored peonies, chrysanthemum, lotus, and cherry blossoms, all auspiciou...

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A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant central fuchsia field surrounded by a wide gray border, and all overlaid with myriad auspicious flowers including...

1920s Pair of Chinese Art Deco Carpets ( 3' x 4'10" -90 x 148 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8" x 11'6" - 264 x 348 cm )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with European Design Influences. (13' 6" x 17' 8" - 412 x 536 cm)

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gorgeous sea-foam green field surrounded by a wide rust orange border. A potted peony lives in one corner while a gnarly tw...

78895 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 02'00 x 03'11. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a delightful canvas of vibrant color and intricate design, showcasing the el...

Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Chinese rug has a blue frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over Chinese floral design. ...

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...

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...

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

An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a cranberry field surrounded by a wide teal border. Multi-colored potted peonies and cherry blossoms overlay the border, and a butterf...

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

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10'' x 11' 7''- 269 x 353 cm ) With European Design Influences Reminiscence of Ivan de Silva Bruhns Works

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a beautiful solid beige background with a wide purple border, and overlaid with multi-colored auspicious flowers including peonies and cherry blossoms and potted vases...

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

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

Full pile large Chinese Art Deco rug plum border, blue field Measures: 10' x 19'1".

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop 9' x 11' 6'' - 275 x 350

A delicate, thin red line border develops fret work corners supporting two diagonally opposed paeony and bamboo corners on the otherwise undecorated rose-pink open ground. Pink, satu...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8'' - 183 x 265 )

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...

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. ...

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...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop ( 6' x 8'9" - 183 x 267 )

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...

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...

This Turkish Art Deco wool rug boasts a striking beige backdrop with bold black accents and a captivating pictorial representation of a tiger. This rug measures 6'11" x 10'6".

77328 antique Chinese Art Deco oval rug with traditional chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a plain neut...

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...

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a solid mauve ground and one large cluster of multi-colored auspicious flowers including peonies, chrysanthemums, and cherry ...

A striking early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco oval rug, woven with a rich and symbolic design. At its heart, a gracefully arching cherry blossom tree emerges from scholar’s rocks, i...

Elegant, rare, and rich in cultural symbolism, this early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug features a striking French blue field framed by a deep navy border, creating a sophisticated and serene color palette that elevates any interior. At the center soars a majestic Phoenix, a powerful symbol of rebirth and renewal. The corners and borders are adorned with delicate flower vase motifs, paired with a collection of traditional Chinese symbols representing life, happiness, and longevity. The rug’s harmonious blend of navy, baby blue, red, purple, and soft pink accent colors brings warmth and vibrancy without overwhelming its refined Art Deco simplicity. Celebrated for their bold yet balanced aesthetic, Chinese Art Deco rugs like this one have become highly sought after for their timeless design and unique color combinations. Ideal for a grand living room, formal dining space, or elegant gallery setting, this oversize rug makes a bold statement rooted in tradition and artistry. Dimensions: 10’ x 16’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2147 Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Rugs, Antique Peking Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet Dragon...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug with a beige field and orange border with multicolored accents and an all over floral design. This rug measures 4' 0" x 6' 8" circa 1920.

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

This Turkish room-size wool rug features a beautiful tiger pictorial design with a pink field and black and blue accent colors. It is handmade with care. This rug measures 8' x 10'8...

This beautiful antique Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug has a beige color field. The Chinese rug features a stunning traditional pictorial design in blue, gray, and peach tones. This ...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 11'' x 11' 7" - 272 x 353 cm )

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

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 2''x 14' 2'' - 340 x 432 cm )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9 x 14'2" - 275 x 430 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8" x 11'4" - 265 x 345 )

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

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

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

Vintage 1980s Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 5'7" x 8'7" - 170 x 262 )

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

Contemporary Art Deco Tibetan handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'6" × 21'3" (411 × 647 cm). This dreamy modern rug combines the finest workmanship with a design...

This traditional handwoven Chinese Deco rug has soft minty blue and ivory cream fields of shaded cells issuing refined hexagonal graded tran...

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark golden orange field with a central pagoda medallion, garden pavilion...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols Workshop ( 4' x 6'8'' - 122 x 203 )

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

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

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...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Oval Carpet ( 4' x 6'10" - 122 x 208 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'9" - 183 x 267 )

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