ANTIQUE CHINESE NICHOLS ART DECO HAND-KNOTTED RUG, INDIGO FIELD, MINIMALIST OPEN DESIGN, 1920S, 8.11 x 11.6 (272cm x 351cm)

Made In: China – 26-532 

Style: Nichols Rug

Design: Art Deco, Floral

Exact Size: 8ft 11in x 11ft 6in, 66.7bs (272cm x 351cm, 30.3kg)

Weave: 100% Hand Knotted

Pile: Wool – Medium to Low

Foundation: Cotton

Field Color: Indigo Blue

Border Color: Navy Blue

$1,750.00

Condition/Description: A striking example of an early 20th century Chinese Art Deco, Nichols style carpet, defined by its expansive indigo field and restrained botanical composition. This rug has medium to low wool piles and is at least 100 years old. Unlike densely patterned Persian carpets, this piece embraces space, balance, and atmosphere which allows the saturated blue ground to function as a visual field rather than decoration. The result is a rug that reads as both a textile and a work of art. A soft rose-toned inner border frames the composition, while delicate, asymmetrical floral elements drift inward from the edges. This interplay of negative space and organic detail reflects the refined aesthetic that made Nichols carpets highly sought after in early 20th century Western interiors. Today, these rugs are prized by designers for their ability to anchor a room without overwhelming it. This allows them to work seamlessly in modern, minimalist, and Japandi-inspired spaces. This rug was acquired from an established Asian antiquities dealer. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. FLAT RATE SHIPPING OF $300.00 FOR THIS RUG WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Flat rate shipping is billed separately after the invoice has been paid.

Antique Art Deco Chinese rugs were produced from the 1910’s to the 1940’s. Prior to the 1920’s, during the experimental stages of production, the design and color remained similar to classical antique carpets from China. After the 1920’s began the experimentation with vibrant colors and drifting away from the characteristic two-toned contrasting colors. These Art Deco designed rugs were made in China during the 1920’s and 1930’s. The most recognizable Chinese Deco rugs were made by Walter Nichols, an American who set up factories in China. The most prolific weaving center was in Tientsin where the designs tended to be more open and spacious than Oriental rugs. Nichols’ rugs are usually made of wool and silk and have a thick plushy and luxurious feel. Chinese art deco rugs are designed with both medallion as well as all-over formats. Frequently design elements include pictorial scenes, trees, clouds, mountains, dragons, birds and exotic flowers. Colors are very lively and energetic, rich jewel tones of magenta, turquoise, emerald, ruby and violet are common.