Large Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Flowering Branches, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1920 – Sweeping flowering branches animate the spacious field of this large antique Chinese Art Deco rug, dating to circa 1920. Measuring 12 feet by 17 feet 6 inches, it offers an expansive setting for an intricately drawn botanical composition. Its saturated red ground and deep blue border create a dramatic foundation, enriched by small, carefully placed decorative details.
Flowering Branches and Pictorial Detail
A slender blue trunk rises from the lower left, sending delicate branches across the field. Blossoms, leafy tendrils, and hanging grape clusters extend outward in an asymmetrical arrangement. Pink, lavender, turquoise, and green details bring variety to the composition while preserving the visual strength of the open ground.
Closer inspection reveals suspended ornaments, ribbon-like forms, and decorative vessels among the flowering sprays. Near the lower edge, a stylized mountain form and a small architectural vignette introduce a landscape element. These details reward close viewing without overwhelming the rug’s broad areas of uninterrupted color.
A narrow golden inner frame separates the red field from the surrounding blue border. Branches cross this boundary in several places, connecting the two zones and loosening the formality of the rectangular frame. Scattered flowers, vessels, and a circular floral vignette continue around the perimeter, giving each section its own interest.
Chinese Art Deco Character and Decorative Scale
The combination of expansive color and asymmetrical ornament places this piece within the decorative vocabulary of Chinese Art Deco rugs. Botanical imagery and pictorial details give the design a distinctly Chinese character. Their arrangement leaves ample breathing room, allowing individual motifs to register clearly across its substantial dimensions.
For a large living room, the rug could establish the entire palette. Ivory upholstery would emphasize its rich ground, while walnut furniture and brass accents would complement its warmth. Blue seating or green textiles could draw directly from the border and foliage. Its open composition also accommodates a substantial furniture grouping while leaving flowering branches visible around the seating area.
For those exploring antique Chinese rugs, this example brings together impressive scale, expressive drawing, and a strong decorative presence. Within Nazmiyal’s antique rugs collection, it offers a compelling foundation for interiors that welcome color, botanical imagery, and finely observed detail.
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