Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
10x16 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Walter Nichols Butterfly Tree of Life Purple
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, woven circa 1920 in the celebrated Walter Nichols style, features a graceful Tree of Life composition framed by flowering vines and del...
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1920s Beige Field Modern Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Walter Nichols Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Chinese, Art Deco 1920s Rectan...
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1920s Antique Apricot Floral Open Field Medallion Chinese Art Deco Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, in apricot tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Coral Hand Knotted Pile...
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Art Deco Chinese Motif Rug
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Chinese Lantern Rug from the 1920's. Deep wine hand knotted ground with Deco Chinese motifs in each corner. Lush hand feels like wool/silk blend. 1920's China. Measures 56" ...
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The Auspicious Voyage: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Prosperity
Located in Dallas, TX
79834 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 01'07 x 02'11. The Auspicious Voyage: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Prosperity. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco picto...
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Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Rust with Bold Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x11 Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, circa 1920–1929, showcases an expressive pictorial bouquet against a rich rust-orange field. Bold floral artistry and an...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with a teal field featuring four asymmetrical sprays. The palette consists of peach, orange, yellow, and tan wool yarns colored with natural dye...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1920s Chinese Art Deco rug with a coral field, woven in a palette that also includes deep indigo, cerulean blue, and warm gold. The central medallion depicts two birds per...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with an oval field showcasing an asymmetrical composition of fluttering butterflies, a large scholar's rockery formation anchoring the bottom, a...
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Antique Tibetan Dragon Hand-Knotted Wool Runner - Imperial Yellow & Blue 4x14
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this vibrant Antique Tibetan Pillar Rug featuring a five-clawed Imperial dragon. Hand-knotted from high-quality highland wool, it showcases a striking "Imperi...
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9 x 12 Navy Blue Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug With Classic Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted from high-quality wool and features a deep navy blue background with a tan floral design, elegantly framed by a matching tan border....
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Mid 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1940s Chinese Art Deco rug with an open sage green field showcasing an asymmetrical design. The composition features elegant sprays of flowering branches and scattered blo...
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1920s Blue Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Hand Knotted Rug 11'10" x 14'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 11'10" x 14'6" (142 x 174 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. "This is a magnificent an...
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Djoharian Collection Tiger Rug Wool Hand Knotted Antique Tibetan Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Djoharian Collection Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal - 6.0 x 3.0 ft Origin: Nepal Pile material: 100% Wool Warp and weft: Cotton Design: Tiger Rug Length: 6.0 ft - 180 cm Width: ...
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5 x 14 Antique Chinese Rug – Imperial Yellow Wool Runner with Five-Clawed Dragon
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional antique Chinese rug features a powerful, sinuous five-clawed dragon winding across a vibrant Imperial Yellow field. Originally designed as a "Pillar Rug," these uniq...
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1920s Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8'7" x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8'7" x 11' (103 x 132 in), in purple tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Rectangle 1920s Chinese, Ar...
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1920s Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug With Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted scatter wool rug with brown and gray color field. This piece has multicolor hues adorned with a classic Chinese floral design. This ...
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$2,198Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug by Walter Nichols, Hand-Knotted, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
The purple-red field is open at the center and is asymmetrically delimited on the edges by corner squared floral wreath strongly accented with colorful lotus leaves and flowers. Unus...
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Antique 1920s Beige Floral Deco Rectangle Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room Size Ivory Antique 1920s Rectangle Chinese Knotted Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving perfectly captures the transition ...
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Art Deco Antique Purple Wool Rug Handmade with Chinese Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a floral design with multicolored hues on a purple background and a light purple frame. This rug measures 10'2" x 13'5".
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Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 10' 1" x 14' 10"
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pretty vintage Chinese art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Chinese rug with an art deco style design and nice colours with a beige field, pink, orange, purple, green, grey and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on co...
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Antique Art Deco Chinese Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Red Field, 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, a hand knotted wool rug with a red field, and multi-color accents in an all-over Classic Chinese floral design, This rug measures: 9' x 11'8".
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Antique Chinese Pictorial Scatter Wool Rug Handmade In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
An Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted from wool with a red background. It features a multicolor pictorial design. This rug measures 2'2'' x 4'1''.
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Early 20th Century Designed Antique Peking Chinese Wool Rug In Navy Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted wool with a navy blue field and light brown frame featuring a subtle classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 3'11" x 6...
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Art Deco Style 21st Century Tibetan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Art Deco style Tibetan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 0".
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$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
9x12 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Peking Vase Beige 275cm x 366cm C.1900
Located in New York, NY
This antique Chinese Peking rug, woven circa 1900, features a serene beige open field framed by a rich cobalt blue border adorned with elegant floral sprays, symbolic vases, and trad...
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Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that was used in Tibet to decorate columns or seat pad. Often these Khaden rugs had Lotus design or Tiger stripes. Many of them were made in a town called Kampa Dzong in Tibet, today in China. Tiger motifs are also found in antique Chinese rugs. Our collection of Tibetan Tiger rugs is made in different material combinations. The displayed rug is made of 100% Tibetan hand spun wool. Total pile height about 1/2-inch, Knot density 60 Tibetan knots per square inch. It has a beige background color and motifs in turquoise, pink, green, red and olive I have one at home using it as Yoga Mat...
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1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Goldenrod
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful oversize antique Chinese Art Deco wool rug with a goldenrod field. This hand knotted Rug has a frame of purple and multi-...
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Antique Cream Walter Nichols Chinese Art Deco Room Size Rug Carpet 8'11" x 11'7"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8'11" x 11'7" (107 x 139 in), in cream tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. A...
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Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Walter Nichols Minimalist Rug 4'10" x 8'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 4'10" x 8'6" (58 x 102 in), in purple tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. An...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco runner is a stunning blend of elegance and rich color. The champagne-colored field exudes a subtle, luminous quality, beautifully offset by a...
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Tibetan Tiger Rug Hand Knotted Wool Rust Silk Graphite by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, 2/3 silk and 1/3 wool pile. => If you are unsure about the colors: We have sample pieces of this rug available - please contact us regard...
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Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Green with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, an 11x16 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s Nichols style. On the Design: The design boasts an eccentric open field from...
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1920s Scenic Coral Antique Chinese Art Deco Bird Knotted Wool 9' x 11'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'6" (108 x 138 in), in coral tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique red Chine...
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Vintage Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug 9 Ft 11 In X 13 Ft 6 In.
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, hand-knotted wool with a cherry red field, light pink frame in an allover Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures 9' 11" x 13' 6"...
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Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Custom Rug Sample in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Request a quote to create this design in your preferred size, colorway, or shape. You will be paired with a dedicated Rug & Kilim specialist and our design studio to guide the pr...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Round Oval Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 0" x 7' 11", showcases an elegant oval composition with a rich lavender field that exudes warmth and sophistication. The bord...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1930s Chinese Art Deco rug with a purple field decorated with an asymmetrical arrangement of scholar's motifs. The pictorial composition features a hanging vase with ornat...
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Light Cream Antique Wool Chinese Walter Nichols Art Deco Carpet Rug 9' x 11'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920s Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'6" (108 x 138 in), in cream tones. Condition: good. 1920s Knotted Room Size Chinese, Art Deco Antique Wool Rectan...
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Art Deco Chinese Floral Designed Wool Rug Antique Handmade In light Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a floral design with black hues on a brown background and a navy blue frame. This rug measures 8' x 9'7".
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1920s Green Open Field Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Green Color Antique Art Deco Chinese Small Scatter Size Throw Rug (2.02ft x 6ft), Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece showcases the restrained elegance typical of early 20th-cent...
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 8' 8".
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1920s Cream and Beige Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 11'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'6" (108 x 138 in), in cream and beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Chinese, Art Deco ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field surrounded by a wide burnt orange border, and all overlaid with multicolored prunus blossoms and peonies.
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Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Carpet ( 7'10" x 10'5" - 238 x 317 )
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 7'10" x 10'5" (94 x 125 in). Condition: new. A one-of-a-kind contemporary carpet in the Chinese Art Deco style, The pi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with mint green field with a basket filled with multi-colored peonies in the center.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug exudes timeless elegance and symbolic beauty. The cream central field creates a luminous, serene backdrop, while the wide indigo border g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but chic early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with two large floral clusters in opposite corners, one with chrysanthemums and the other with peonies, and surrounded by a ...
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Blue Antique Handmade Peking Chinese Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique Chinese Art Deco rug is carefully hand-knotted with high-quality wool. It features a deep blue background, accented by an elegant beige floral pattern. The des...
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Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug by Walter Nichols, Hand-Knotted, 9x12'
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, attributed to Walter Nichols. This hand-knotted, wool, room-sized rug features a color-blocked field and border in Mustard, Plum and Lavender. Detailed ...
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1920s Green Gold Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Workshop 9' x 11'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920s Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 11'6" (108 x 138 in), in gold and green tones. Condition: good. Antique Wool 1920s Green Rectangle Hand Knotted Pile...
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1920s Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 11'10" x 15'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 11'10" x 15' (142 x 180 in), in green tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Large Chinese Deco...
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Brown Wool Rug With Classic Chinese Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted from high-quality wool. It features a deep brown background adorned with a blue floral design, elegantly framed by a matching navy b...
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1920s Smaller Size Wool Pile Antique Chinese Art Deco Yellow Area Rug 6' x 8'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 6' x 8'6" (72 x 102 in), in yellow tones. Condition: good, repaired. Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 6' 0'' x8' 6'' Antique A...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8'' - 183 x 265 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 6' x 8'8" (72 x 104 in). Condition: good. 1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6' x 8'8'', 183 x 265 ) Details Type and style: A...
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$5,080Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Rug Antique Art Deco Rug Large Chinese Rug Pink 8X10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Rug Dragon Chinese Wool Carpet Pink Peach "This is a very unique vintage Art Deco dragon rug. It has beautiful rare colorway. Thi...
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Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Motif, Turquoise, 9x12
Located in Barrington, IL
A vibrant expression of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco design, this hand-knotted rug features a serene green field framed by a rich purple border, setting the stage for a lush and lyrical bird and floral motif. Delicate blooms and perched birds unfold across the surface in an opulent palette of magenta, pink, purple, navy, mint green, gold, tan, and brown, creating a graceful sense of movement and harmony. The unique green background evokes a calming atmosphere, allowing the vivid colors to sing with quiet elegance. Celebrated for their blend of Eastern symbolism and modern design sensibilities, Chinese Art Deco rugs like this one are highly prized for their simplicity, bold color combinations, and artistic charm. A truly distinctive piece, perfect for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Dimensions: 8’ 9” x 11’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2271 Art Deco Chinese, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet Dragon, Nichols Deco Rugs, Chinese Art Deco Nichols, Nichols Art Deco Carpet, Chinese Floral Rugs, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Oriental Rugs, Vintage Green...
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Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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9 x 13 Vibrant Orange Dragon & Phoenix Tibetan Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning piece reimagines traditional Himalayan iconography through a bold, contemporary lens. Hand-knotted from premium Tibetan wool, the rug features a repeating motif of Impe...
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