Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug BB7361 9'3" × 11'3" $19,000

This exquisite mid-20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug is a striking example of the East-meets-West design aesthetic that characterized the era. Woven in the 1950s, the rug’s design showcases a sophisticated fusion of traditional Chinese symbolism and modernist Art Deco composition, set against a sumptuous palette of saturated jewel tones.

At the heart of the rug lies a pictorial tableau of natural elegance—ornate peacocks with sweeping tails, flowering lotus blossoms, and towering rock formations are rendered with painterly fluidity in deep shades of cobalt blue, ruby red, and verdant green. These motifs are not merely decorative; they carry layered cultural significance. The peacock, for instance, symbolizes dignity and beauty, while the lotus is a traditional emblem of purity and enlightenment in Chinese art.

The field’s rich golden ochre ground provides a warm and luminous backdrop, enhancing the visual depth and vibrancy of the design. A delicate framework of interlocking Greek key motifs forms the inner border, reinforcing the Deco influence, while a cross-hatched lattice in the guard border adds texture and dimensionality. The outermost border—dyed in muted aubergine and moss green—features scattered botanical elements and stylized antiques like ruyi scepters and scrolls, grounding the rug firmly in classical Chinese decorative tradition.

Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, the rug maintains a plush, velvety pile with subtle variations in tone and sheen that enhance its tactile appeal. Signs of natural wear in the border lend an authentic, timeworn character, testifying to the rug’s vintage heritage.

Whether placed in a contemporary space seeking a statement piece or a traditional interior desiring warmth and elegance, this Chinese Art Deco rug is a timeless work of textile artistry—harmoniously blending cultural motifs with decorative modernism.

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