Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

This vintage Art Deco rug was handmade in Turkey circa mid-20th century. It is in the style of Zeki Muren, a multidisciplinary Turkish artist, known for his bold, geometric, and whim...

Stone Blue, 100% Wool Hand Knotted, Geometric Art Deco Collection, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color: Blue Se...

1920s Black Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 13' 6" - 304 x 412 cm )

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...

A vintage Turkish Art Deco style room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 7".

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

This 8x12 ode to Swedish 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 Dec...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop 9' x 11' 8''

A stunning early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a gorgeous cobalt blue field with an asymmetrical composition of multi-colored flowers including peonies, lotus, and chrysanth...

Mid 20th Century French Art Moderne Savonnerie Carpet( 7' 9" R - 236 R ) Wool pile in symmetric (Turkish) knots, in a moderate weave, on a cotton and jute foundation. The transition ...

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. ...

The fuschia-rose borderless field displays a roughly oval bottom to top medallion of flowers and tendrils, and zig-zagging broken basketwork. In tones of mauve, yellow, green and tea...

This 7x7 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...

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Rug Size: 5'0" × 7'2" (152 × 218 cm) Expertly curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this rare rug is a testament to centuries of weaving artistry. This antique Sa...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century.

74478, antique Chinese Peking Accent rug with Chinese Art Deco style. This antique Peking rug showcases a beautiful Chinese Art Deco style. It has a circular shaped central medallion...

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, a hand knotted wool rug with a red field, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design, This rug measures: 8' x 9'9".

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...

An antique Chinese Mongolian carpet from the early 20th century. Four columns of ivory stars of two distinct sizes decorate the grey-beige field which is framed by a cerulean blue bo...

This 9x12 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 forest green ...

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 ...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x8 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line, featuring a peach pink field and black border undersc...

This 10x14 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 De...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 modern rug is from the French Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the design This piece is inspired by the titular European style of the 1920...

Hand-knotted in luscious wool, an 8x10 Art Deco rug, inspired by Chinese sensibilities of the 1920s. On the Design: A deep red border marries a bo...

Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet on cotton foundation Custom sizes can be made.

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

From Rug & Kilim’s acclaimed Scandinavian Collection, a contemporary take on the celebrated jmid-century modern aesthetic. Hand-knotted in wool, this piece enjoys an geometric patter...

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

The semi-open burgundy field displays a large exuberantly flowering paeony plant at one end, with attendant vases and flowering stems. Matching floral bouquets ornament the other two...

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 9 Art Deco rug joins the European Collection by Rug & Kilim—drawing inspiration from an Austrian Art Deco rug...

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...

Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite Swedish Art Deco rug. Adorned with a captivating modern abstract design in black and white hues, t...

This vintage Turkish flat-weave kilim rug features a Bessarabian style, whose origins are traced to Romania and select European styles. Handmade with flat woven wool circa 1950-1960,...

Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s contemporary Art Deco Collection. Further on the Design: Connoisseurs will a...

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...

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...

Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...

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...

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x5 vintage rug from our Antique & Vintage collection exemplifying the Chinese Deco sensibilities inspired by the 1920s. The ...

Relishing a fine blend of hand-knotted wool & silk, a brand new 6x9 rug from Rug & Kilim’s extensive Deco Collection. Inspired by French art deco rugs of the 1920s, this piece embrac...

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'3" - 274 x 343 )

This traditional handwoven French Leleu deco rug has an overall eu-de-nil field with a profusion of delicate tiles checkered with alternating geometric icons, in a majestic turquoise...

This Art Deco Persian Carpet by Orley Shabahang in brown, blue, pink, red and green measures 4' x 6.' Utilizing vibrant organic dyes, this hand-knotted wool carpet, titled "Current",...

A 5x5 contemporary piece from Rug & Kilim’s Deco Collection, inspired by the works of Kazimir Malevich in his bold suprematism style. The rug experiments with superimposition in high...

Hand knotted in wool, a 10x14 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s Nichols style. On the Design: The design boasts an eccentric open field from ...

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...

Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1910-1920, this 10 x 11 antique rug connotes a rare Mongolian rug pattern among the select additions to our collection, enjoying a Classic pall...

Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with ivory color Measures: 9'2" x 11'10".

:: Predominantly open field with expressive oversized floral sprays in highly intricate detail. Colors and shades include: Emerald green, ivory, blush, wine red, saffron yellow, and more. Condition notes: Mostly even short pile across. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Chinese Nichols Art Deco carpet...

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...

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Antique Chinese Peking Rug, a luxurious handwoven piece from the early 20th century. Measuring 10x12.9 feet, this stunning ru...

French Art Deco Savonnerie carpet, France, circa 1920.       

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

French Art Deco Geometric Rug – Monumental Modernist Abstraction Size: 14'8" × 22'7" (447 × 688 cm) A bold expression of postmodern design rooted in the Art Deco tradition, this Fren...

A four lobed, nearly open, apricot field is centered on a vase on stand with flowering bouquet, rocks and more flowers fill the blue corners of this 1920s Chinese carpet in the Art D...

This 9' x 12' Persian carpet, titled "Labyrinth," offers a bold interpretation of art deco design through a maze-like pattern. Crafted in taupe, cream, and brown, the rug presents a ...

A beautiful hand knotted antique Chinese Peking wool rug with a peach field and multi-color accents in all-over Chinese botanical design. This rug measures 9' x 11'9".

Hand-knotted in low wool pile, a 4x8 vintage rug in distressed style from the works of a revered Turkish atelier. Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, the rug transmutes art ...

1930s English Art Deco Carpet Designed by Noel Simmons (9' x 11'10" - 275 x360)