Vintage Chinese Nichol Rug

Gold and neutral hued antique Chinese Peking rug handmade in ancient China. It is made out of wool using the pile weave method with traditional Chinese motifs. Rug Number 5931...

Rug Number 31404 Size 8' 0" X 9' 8" Design Peking Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin China Age Antique

A truly stunning example of early 20th-century design, this vintage hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco Nichols rug is a rare gem from the 1900s. Set against an enchanting eggplant or pale mauve field, the rug features a graceful floral and landscape motif, with blooming trees, delicate flowers, and serene pagodas woven into a peaceful country scene. A rich dark blue border frames the composition, grounding the soft elegance of the central design. The wool is exceptionally soft and luminous, with a silk-like shimmer that catches the light beautifully—enhancing the rug’s depth and richness. In truly excellent condition, this piece embodies the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic restraint that have made Chinese Art Deco rugs increasingly desirable among collectors and designers alike. With its simple yet sophisticated design and unique, harmonious color palette, this Nichols rug offers timeless beauty and charm—perfect for both traditional and modern interiors. Dimensions: 8’ 11” x 11’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot, SKU 1510 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, Nichols Deco Rugs...

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...