Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Blue and Red With Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

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Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 circa 1900-1920, is a rare treasure from Rug & Kilim’s antique archives. Representing a masterful … Read more Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 circa 1900-1920, is a rare treasure from Rug & Kilim’s antique archives. Representing a masterful transition of 19th-century artistry into the Art Deco period, this piece functions as a serene, pictorial landscape that honors traditional Chinese symbolism through a sophisticated, archival lens.


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This magnificent rug is a study in vibrant contrast and historical elegance. The design features a lustrous, deep cobalt blue field—often referred to as "forbidden blue" which serves as a dramatic canvas for a collection of delicate botanical sprays and traditional "Hundred Antiques" motifs. A keen eye will admire the teapots, vases, and blossoming branches rendered in a sophisticated palette of bronze gold, copper, and soft ivory.


Admirers of the craft will note the architectural grounding provided by the rich, oxidized red-brown border, which frames the ethereal blue center with a warm, formal authority. The construction exemplifies the high-pile, plush texture characteristic of the finest Chinese workshops of the early 1900s.

The natural abrash across the blue ground creates a painterly movement, offering an impressionistic depth that only true age can provide. This piece achieves a masterful balance between historic provenance and a bold, graphic aesthetic, establishing an unforgettably grand foundation for a curated library, formal dining room, or high-concept living space.

Condition:

This Antique Chinese art deco rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less