1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols Workshop

Description

1920s Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols Workshop ( 2′ x 3’10” – 60 x 115 )

Chinese – Art Deco
As the name implies, pieces woven between the wars for the Western market by mostly American owned firms especially Nichols and Fette, in thick heavy weaves using strong colors, asymmetric patterns and downplaying the Chinese-ness of the carpet. Nichols rugs are more strong toned than the pastel Fette. Most were woven in the coastal port city of Tientsin. Other er known workshops were also active. Some pieces are ultra-geometric and haute-Deco moderne in character: these are very rare. More frequent are pieces with bits of Chinese ornament: vases or other precious objects, paeonies, vines, fences, etc. Most common is the 9’ x 12’ size, in colors never found in mainstream Chinese rugs: backgrounds in black, mauve, purple, hot pink, orange, olive, employing the best synthetic chrome dyes of the period. Prices are still reasonable and carpets in top condition are available.

General Rug Type: Chinese
Specific Rug Type: Chinese – Art Deco
Circa: 1920
Ground Color: Beige
Border Color: Black
Origin: China
Material: Wool
Weave: Pile – Knotted
Shape: Rectangle
Width: 2′ ( 61 cm )
Length: 3′ 10″ ( 117 cm )See

Dimensions

3′10″ × 4′8″ and 0.25″ thick

Styles

Art Deco

Rug Construction

Hand Knotted

Pattern

Floral

Period

1920s

Country of Origin

China

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Wool

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Beige

Condition Notes

GoodGood