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Large Antique French Art Deco Rug 70187

Size: 12 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.91 m x 4.88 m)
Origin: French Rugs

Beautiful Large Antique French Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Rugs, Circa Date: 1920’s – France was the hub of Art Deco design in the 1920s, and this carpet is a beautiful example of the movement. The Art Deco movement began before World War I but reached its zenith at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. The name was later shortened to Art Deco, and the style became an iconic part of art, architecture, and interior design.

The art exhibition was state-sponsored to showcase French design. The rules of the exhibition were that all works were to be innovative and modern. There were to be no copies of historical works of the past. The style that emerged is exotic and used oriental themes. The forms are meant to evoke a feeling of faraway places and ancient, remote cultures.

This French rug has an exotic feel and uses rich colors that are characteristic of the Art Deco style. The geometric shapes are modern, but the piece has a distinctly Egyptian feel that is borrowed from the headdress of King Tut and the great pyramids. This was a common theme and motif in Art Deco pieces.

This is a large design that was created to embody the idea of expansiveness and space. Art Deco was built on clean lines and designs that were meant to make the area feel expansive and open. The expansiveness was enhanced by large, beveled mirrors and ornate stained-glass lighting. The style is marked by extravagance and an unbridled passion for self-expression.

This carpet is a classic Art Deco rug that has warm, earthy colors and precise workmanship. It has an exotic feel that uses shapes and patterns found in Egyptian art, only presented in a modern style that characterized the Art Deco period. This is the perfect piece for a historical home or office from the first quarter of the 20th century, but it could also create a classic look in a contemporary space as well.

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