Rug & Kilim’s Extra-Long Chinese Art Deco-Style Custom Runner, Beige With Floral

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Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this 2x16 extra-long runner by Rug & Kilim is a masterful addition to the Modern Classics … Read more Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this 2x16 extra-long runner by Rug & Kilim is a masterful addition to the Modern Classics Collection. This piece is directly inspired by the rich history of antique Chinese Art Deco rugs and similar Chinoiserie designs from the iconic movement of the 1920s.

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This 2x26 extra-long runner represents a sophisticated departure from traditional symmetry, leaning into the evocative, "painterly" style that defined the most sought-after rugs of the 1920s. The field is saturated in a serene, sun-bleached beige—a colorway that provides a tranquil, expansive backdrop for the whimsical landscape unfolding across the canvas.

The design features a lyrical, asymmetric arrangement of climbing vines and delicate flowering branches that sweep along the length of the runner with a naturalistic fluidity. The palette is exceptionally refined, utilizing blossoms and foliage in deep forest green, plum, and soft rose, accented by pops of rust and gold that appear to drift across the surface. This cinematic approach to composition allows the rug to function as a piece of woven art, capturing the dreamlike elegance of the Jazz Age. Every element honors the experimental spirit of the period, while the high-quality construction ensures a clean, contemporary finish with an organic, luminous depth for modern luxury interiors. See less