8'8 x 11'5 Hand-Knotted Chinese Nichols Art Deco Style Area Rug

Item Details

This striking hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco rug features a brilliant ruby-red field framed by a deep emerald green border. The composition is defined by the asymmetrical ‘Nichols Style,’ where naturalistic flowering branches, cherry blossoms, and peonies spill from the corners into the open field. Meticulously executed ’carving’—a hallmark of 1920s-30s Tientsin production—creates a three-dimensional relief effect around the floral and butterfly motifs. The rug incorporates traditional Chinese symbolism, including a scholar’s vessel and a small pagoda nestled among rockery in the lower corner. Crafted from heavy, lustrous wool on a robust cotton foundation, this rug represents the ‘East-meets-West’ aesthetic that defined luxury interiors of the Art Deco era.

Condition

- creased from storage; slightly skewed; crushed pile; traffic wear; discolorations; stains; areas of low pile; short fringes.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGS67524