USA - Chinese and East Asian Rugs

This attractive Peking scatter features a cerulean blue field uniformly adorned with seven paeonies, with attendant leaves and stems. Eggshell border with vases on stands, bonsai pla...

This carpet is hand woven in China. The structure of Chinese carpets are of double weft cotton onto which the asymmetrical knots open to the left were tied. This carpet has very soft...

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...

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...

30924 New Chinese Art Deco rug with Maximalist Style, 08'01 x 10'00. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Ch...

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.

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

Rare Vintage Chinese Art Deco Art Nouveau Khotan Rug Geometric Pink 8'7" x 11'10" (9 x 12) 262cm x 361cm Circa 1965 "This an exquisite Rare vintage Hand made Chines...

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

This distinguished Mid-20th century Chinese Peking Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 1" x 11' 9", showcases a deep blue field adorned with an intricate arrangement of auspicious cloud motif...

Pillow made from a 20th-century Chinese rug with a zipper closure and polyfill. Measures: 16'' x 17''.

Ningxia North Central China 17'10" x 17'10" Circa 1850 Warp: cotton, off white, handspun, Z-4-S Weft: cotton, off white, handspun, 2 shoots alternating Pile: wool, 3 strand, handspun Knot: asymmetric, open left, 48 knots per square inch Sides: one cord, offwhite cotton wrapped End: no original finish This is a particularly large example of a Mandarin official’s carpet with a central medallion displaying nine lion dogs collectively symbolic of success on the national Chin Shih examination which provided guaranteed entry into the national administrative bureaucracy and the wealth devolving therefrom. The nine lion dogs are a rebus for success in the national bureaucracy. The apricot ground features 11 full or partial rows of tree paeonies, flower and stem. This carpet is particularly large and clearly was made for a highly placed official or the wealthy family of a recent graduate of whom great things were expected. The principal was probably Buddhist as indicated by the embroidered ball and precious objects in the medallion. The clouds surrounding the lion dogs form a broken, polychrome circle rather than the usual continuous cloud wreath. This is one of the several features indicating a bespoke order rather than a piece made for the market. Another indicator is the exceptional size, as the standard square Ningxia Mandarin carpet is about 12 to 14 feet square. The main border continues the colour combination, with a now apricot ground and paeonies among floral arabesques. The blue inner stripe is unusual with butterflies alternating with paired peaches...

76773 Vintage French Aubusson Style Rug, 09'00 x 11'06. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta and Chintz style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Aubusson style garden area rug features...

Chinese - Art Deco Rug 7' 10" x 11' 6"

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...

1920s Chinese art deco carpet with a deep red field and tanborder, designs in corners. Measures: 8 x 10

early 20th century blue chinese peking rug with a deer and flying bird rug no. j3395 size 4' 10" x 6' 2" (147 x 188 cm)

The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since ...

This Turkish Art Deco wool rug boasts a striking beige backdrop with black, yellow, gray, and pink accents and a captivating pictorial representation of a tiger. This rug measures 5...

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

The beige field is centred by a slightly indented round medium blue medallion with a central lotus blossom. There are four scattered secondary flower sprays. The lotus flowers within...

Designed by Adam Charlap Hyman and inspired by 17th-century cabinets of curiosity, Tigre is a fanciful, uniquely modern take on a tiger trophy rug. Featuring black and natural-colored stripes formed from hand-coiled abaca...

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

Narrow Chinese Peking Runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 2' x 9'7".

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...

78621 Antique French Aubusson Pillow, 02'00 x 01'05. Emulating French Romanticism with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven antique Aubusson pillow...

Exceptional example of East Turkestan weaving, this late 19th-century Khotan rug features a unique lattice of medallions and pomegranate-inspired floral motifs in soft brick, apricot...

77446 antique Chinese Peking rug with Romantic Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a round open center medallion with blooming lotuses across an abrashed ecru field. Bats, peonies, chrysanthemums and leafy tendrils surround the medallion. Bats are seen to augur good fortune, happiness, and prosperity; they are primarily seen on rugs that were created for the domestic Chinese market. Peonies represent beauty, wealth and honor, while chrysanthemums represent long life. Large peonies in the corner spandrels are given a butterfly-like appearance. Additional peonies alternating with butterflies decorate the main border, while the inner secondary border features garlands of plum blossoms. A classic color combination, intricate detailing, and depth of meaning all come together to create a lovely antique Chinese rug that would bring timeless sophistication to nearly any interior. Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Art Deco, Asian Modern, Qing, Ming, Minimalist, chinoiserie, Chinese Export, Asian Antique, Japanese, Regency, Contemporary, Modern Glam, Art Moderne, Abstract Expressionist, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Manor House, Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, and Jazz Age. Evoke an indulgent high-end experience with this luxurious Chinese room-size rug centered around comfort and a sensual touch while creating sultry drama with a sophisticated edge. Perfect for layering with silk, fur, velvet and pairing with Lucite, chrome, marble, high-shine and lacquered surfaces, mirrored objects, ornate Art Deco filigree furniture...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design in a pale mauve tone over a seafoam green background. Measures: 12' 5" x 1...

Early 20th Century Round Chinese Peking Carpet ( 10'6" R - 320 R )

Early 20th Century Chinese Gallery Carpet, Size: 8' 9"x35'

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 0" x 7' 11", showcases an elegant oval composition with a rich lavender field that exudes warmth and sophistication. The bord...

78203 Vintage Tibetan Odegard Rug, 08'03 x 10'04. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Tibetan Odegard rug is a striking example of minimalist elegance...

Quadrophenia is one of Joseph Carini's latest luxurious carpet designs. Its magic can't be captured on camera! A mohair background with a silk design, Quadrophenia is radiant, captur...

78989 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 09'00 x 11'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug embodies the elegance and restrained beauty characteristic of early 2...

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

79231 Vintage Chinese Aubusson Tapestry, 08'07 x 09'07. Woven in homage to the allegorical splendor of 18th-century France, this handwoven wool vintage Chinese Aubusson tapestry is a...

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

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

Modern Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug Salmon color 5'2x8.

Enchanting Large room size 20th-century Chinese Art Deco carpet with a spacious floral design on a Burgundy Field Measures: 9'10'' x 13'5''.

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. ...

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...

An antique Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 8' 10" x 11' 5"

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

Antique Chinese Rug Ningshia Rare 5 Paw Dragon 1920 6'4" x 9' 6x9 193x274cm "This incredible rare Antique piece is a fine example of the art of ancie...

This beautiful antique Art Deco wool rug has a navy blue color field. It features a traditional pictorial design in golden, brown, and red tones. The rug was hand-knotted in China. ...

Chinese Nichols art deco scatter size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'7'' x 4'11''

79213 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'10 x 11'03. Bathed in the luminous glow of ruby red, this handcrafted, antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a tailor-made homage to the timelessness...

19th Century Ningxia Round Dragon Carpet ( 4' x 4' - 122 x 122 )

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols ( 7' 10'' x 9' 2'' - 238 x 279 cm )

31318 Modern Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, 10'00 x 12'08. Modern Chinese Art Deco rugs made in India, featuring open fields with asymmetrical flowers and no borders, are contemporary ad...

Step into a realm of timeless elegance with our exquisite Art Deco Rug, a genuine marvel from the 1920s that exudes the charm of a bygone era. Meticulously crafted in China, this rug...

A beautiful oversize Chinese Nichols hand knotted wool rug with a tan field red and green frame, and multi-color accents in all-over Chinese botanical de...

An antique East Turkestan pictorial lion Khotan accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 0"

An Antique Tibetan intermediate Pictorial rug from the early 20th century 5'11'' x 9'3''   

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet, Size: 9' x 12'

Originating from China, this contemporary runner is hand knotted with durable, high quality wool depicting a patchwork Ghana design, featuring an array of protective hand and medalli...

2nd quarter of the 20th century Tibetan rug with 2 flamingos on a light blue ground 3' x 5'1''

A pair of early 20th century Chinese Art Deco oval rugs, each with a flowering cherry blossom tree growing from within a scholar's rock in each corne...