1930s Green Floral Minimalist Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'10" X 11'7" Knotted Wool Rug

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1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'7" - 270 x 353 )

Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Green … Read more 1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'7" - 270 x 353 )

Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Green 1930s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional textile exemplifies the shift in design aesthetics prevalent in the early 20th century. Woven in China during the 1930s, it represents a departure from dense, traditional motifs, yet maintains the superb craftsmanship associated with Chinese rugs.

The composition is defined by a vast, saturated field of deep, muted green, providing a dramatic, atmospheric backdrop for the stylized floral sprays. These blossoms, rendered in soft corals, creams, and pale yellows, are strategically placed in the corners, a hallmark of the Chinese Art Deco movement. This intentional use of negative space emphasizes the rug’s modern, architectural quality.

The generous dimensions suggest this piece was intended as a primary floor covering, offering a sophisticated anchor for a living room or formal dining area. Its scale and subtle coloring make it a highly adaptable room size textile, capable of complementing both period interiors and contemporary minimalist settings.

Characterized by a plush, high-quality wool pile and the distinctive sheen achieved through careful washing, this rug is more than a decorative element; it is a piece of wearable art history. Such well-preserved examples from the Art Deco period are increasingly sought after by collectors of antique rugs worldwide. See less