Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

A 10x17 ode to celebrated Art Deco rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection. Hand knotted in wool, marrying dynamic high-low pile textures with geometric patterns in gold and b...

Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 9x12 rug from the custom-classics Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Chinese Art Deco rugs. On the Design:...

Beautiful Large Room Size Vintage French Kilim Rug by Antonin Kybal, Country of Origin: French Rugs, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft...

An antique Chinese Ningxia square throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 3" x 2' 4" 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...

This 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary piece recaptures the Chinese Art Deco ...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 9x9 vintage Art Deco rug is a unique addition to the Mid-Century Pasha Collection from Rug & Kilim—a curation o...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 scatter rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line. On the Design: This Chinoiserie piece enjoys floral patterns on blu...

This 9x12 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. Further on the Design: This piece boasts the...

This 8x10 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim's inspired new Deco Collection. Further On the Design: The piece enjoys an emphasis on a warm pink back...

Hand knotted in wool and silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this contemporary rug from the European collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration fro...

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 , ...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco runner, hand knotted wool with a navy blue field, tan frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 2'6" x 4'10". ...

Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Chinese rug has a green and yellow frame multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over traditional Chines...

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. ...

Dubbed “Legrain” in homage to the inspirational work of French designer Pierre Legrain, this 4x6 Art Deco rug joins the latest additions to the New & Modern ...

1930s French Art Deco Carpet ( 8'5" x 10'5" - 257 x 318 )

Beautiful vintage Art Deco Chinese hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Art Deco rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over floral Chinese design. This rug measure...

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...

Inspired by classic Chinese Art Deco rugs of the 1920s, a vintage 3x5 transitional rug from Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage collection. Embracing elegant floral patterns alon...

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...

Hand-knotted in luscious wool and originating from India circa 1980-1990, this 3x5 Art Deco rug is a young vintage piece and one of the last from a special collection inspired by Chi...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 12 gallery size rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, inspired by an 18th century French Aubusson rug d...

French Art Deco Rug Size: 9'10" × 12'7" (299 × 383 cm) A French Art Deco rug hand knotted in the 1930s. The modernist artists attempted to depart from traditional forms of art, which...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a goldenrod field, red frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 8'8" x 11'5".  

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' - 275 x 335 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 2' x 3'10" - 60 x 118 )

Modern Inspired Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 11'10" (274 × 360 cm) This new rug is hand knotted in wool and features a traditional geometric European Art Deco style...

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

Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 – 1970, this 4×7 vintage Müren Art Deco rug is Mid-century curation from Rug & Kilim. It features a postmodern take on design, but with a Japanese se...

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

This 8x11 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. Further on the Design: This piece boasts the Deco...

This 6x9 rug is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary rug recaptures the Chinese Art Dec...

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

This 9x12 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. Further on the Design: This piece boasts the min...

Hand knotted in wool, an 8x10 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s Nichols style. On the Design: The design boasts a bold open field from this p...

A vintage Spanish rug in runner format in the style and technique of French Savonnerie rugs handmade during the mid-20th century. The design, in shades of gold decorating the dark bl...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a dark-blue field, orange and red frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 7" x 9'7".

1930s Swedish Art Deco Carpet ( 2'1" x 3'1" - 64 x 94 )

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 8' 5".

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

Hand-knotted in wool, a scintillating vintage 4x8 Art Deco rug from Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha collection—featuring notable works of the iconic Turkish designer Zeki Mur...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 2' x 3' - 60 x 90 )

This 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary rug recaptures the Chinese Art Dec...

Finely hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner belongs to Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection that celebrates the Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren with Josh’s hand picked favorites from this period. Embracing a vibrant and rich colorway, the piece features a gorgeous multicolour geometric...

Crafted with a fine blend of wool and silk, Rug & Kilim presents this 8x8 hand-knotted rug from its Modern Classics Collection. This masterpiece exudes Deco sensibilities in a striki...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Fuchsia color and 8'9" x 11'4" size.

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 8' 1" Turkish Rugs & Carpets: Until the Great Persian Carpet Revival in the later 19th century, the “Oriental rug” was Turkish. For nearly six centuries, Turkish rugs, both scatter, room size, and even larger, thoroughly dominated the European import market. Whereas the Persian carpet can be divided into urban, village, and tribal types, in Turkey and its predecessor the Ottoman Empire, rugs almost exclusively came from village weavers and from a small number of urban workshops. Ninety percent village, nine percent city, one percent tribal. Turkish weavers have, with very few exceptions, always worked with the symmetric (Turkish) knot. Wool foundations are standard practice among both town and village weavers. The exceptions, very finely woven 20th century and recent Herekeh silks from near Istanbul, and early 17th century Ottoman Court rugs from Bursa, constitute only a tiny part of the total. Always pricey, they appealed and still appeal to the clients who want lots of knots and perfect execution instead of individual personality. The urban workshops have been centered around the western Turkish city of Oushak and its attendant port town of Smyrna. Oushak weaves with the trends in fashion. When color saturated medallion carpets were needed, Oushak was ready in the 17th and 18th centuries. When coarse red and blue carpets...

Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this Art Deco rug inspiration hails from the titular line in the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim, enjoying the idyllic, chic nature of French Deco rug sensibilities in a magnificent 9×12 size. In this particularly 9×12 Art Deco rug, the silk’s natural luster lends a subtle complement to the pagination of the pattern, bringing out the smart sense of movement the artisan rectilinear drawing enjoys in this pallet of varied pink, purple, and beige hues—exemplifying dimensionality in a French Deco rug on the modern market. This particular 10×14 rug...

Hand-knotted in wool, a distressed style rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren with abstract and art deco inspirations is one of his latest pieces to join Rug & Kilim’s Midcentur...

Beautiful room size vintage French Kilim rug by Artist Antonin Kybal, country of origin / rug type: French rugs, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft. ...

1920s English Art Deco Carpet by Marion Dorn ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 )

Hand-knotted in luscious wool, a 10x14 Art Deco rug, inspired by Chinese sensibilities of the 1920s. On the Design: The delicious pink tones marry...

The border-less open royal blue field shows a large and a small floral bouquet diagonally opposed, but linked by a continuous sketchy light blue cloud meander, almost like smoke from a dying fire...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 0" x 3' 10".

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'7" - 269 x 353 )

Beautiful textile art square size vintage Art Deco French tapestry, country of origin / Type: French, circa date 1930's. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 6 f...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet By Nichols Workshop ( 5' 9" x 16' - 175 x 488 cm )

:: Open field with opposing end sprawling ornate foliage and long stemmed vines diagonally reciprocating each other. Super soft, and blanket-like feel with plush pile. Colors and shades include: Dusty rose, teal, powder blue, terracotta, jade green and more. Condition notes: Like-new, original full pile height even across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Japanese Art Deco design carpet made in Japan circa 1950...