Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Inspired Rug, Elegant Florals on Midnight Blue

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Made with hand-knotted wool, this beautiful 8x10 piece is a part of Rug & Kilim's Chinese Art Deco Collection. Drawing … Read more Made with hand-knotted wool, this beautiful 8x10 piece is a part of Rug & Kilim's Chinese Art Deco Collection. Drawing profound inspiration from an original antique, this custom design revives the serene elegance and restrained charm of the 1920s and 30s Chinese Art Deco aesthetic.

On the Design:

This rug is a study in high drama and exquisite detail, a poetic reinterpretation of a timeless, asymmetrical design. It beautifully captures the spirit of Chinese Art Deco, which favored luxurious contrast and highly stylized natural beauty. The central field is a vast, unadorned expanse of deep, midnight black, serving as a placid canvas that allows the vibrant motifs to float in striking relief.


The borders and corners, rendered in a narrow line of slate blue-gray, frame the composition with subtle elegance. Climbing over this frame and embracing the dark field is a lyrical scattering of elegant Chinoiserie motifs, including sprawling cherry blossoms, delicate stylized bamboo leaves, and peonies, along with butterflies and a charming potted bonsai. The arrangement is wonderfully asymmetrical, lending a natural, organic flow.

The palette is a masterful play of soft pastels against the dramatic field—featuring blush pink, muted peach, pale yellow, and soft teal/seafoam green accents. This juxtaposition achieves a profound sense of sophisticated contrast and depth. The genius of this design lies in its mastery of the antique aesthetic; it is executed with the clarity and enduring quality required for the modern home, acting as a stunning piece of floor art. See less