Captivating Chinese - 1920s Antique Art Deco Rug - Art Nouveau Carpet 10 x 13.9

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Captivating Chinese - 1920s Antique Art Deco Rug - Art Nouveau Carpet 10 x 13.9:
$3899.99

Captivating Chinese - 1920s Antique Art Deco Rug - Art Nouveau CarpetSize: 10 x 13.9 ft.

TheDeco period was an international design movement from 1920\'s to 1940\'s. Itproduced a mix of many different styles borrowing design influences fromneoclassical, constructivism, cubism, modernism and art nouveau. The Art Decomovement led to the evolution of the carpet revolution. Antique carpets madebefore the 1920\'s, especially the more refined oriental carpets, did notcompliment the modern decor and Art Deco furnishings. A new style was takingshape that reflected this movement. Carpet design evolved from floral toangular elegance with modern, abstract and figurative motifs. The color palateis both bold and muted with interesting juxtapositions of light and dark. Thedesign is frequently spare, geometric, and architectural with a luxurious feel.Such characteristics come together to create the aesthetics of a large swath ofvintage rugs. Such legendary artists as Picasso, Poiret, Gray, Delaunay, Klee,Paul and Dorn shaped this evolution. Paule Leleuthe daughter of Jules Leleu of the famedHouse of Leleu was a talented creator whose vision also contributed to thesehighly collectible rugs.

In therug trade, term \"Art Deco\" or \"Deco\" (as in \"DecoRugs\" for short) applies to European and certain Chinese carpetsthat reflect the new movements inmodern European decorative arts during the first third of the twentiethcentury.

ArtDeco Rugs are characterized by experimentation with bold colors, angular lines,and the omission of heavy ornamentation. Over the past few years, the demandfor art deco rugs and art deco carpets has grown tremendously. Partly fueled bythe revival of mid-century modernist interior design trends, Art deco rugs comefrom various regions in Europe but some of the most coveted pieces are the artdeco carpets or rugs that were made in France, China and Scandinavia (which arereally mid-century modern but when it comes to interior designthe term art deco does fit in well). Since a rug need to be 80 yearsold or older to be called antique, in only a few more years, the art decovintage rug could be be referred to as Antique Art Deco rugs.

Whilethe term Art Deco really refers to a movement / time period, most rug dealerswill refer to any of the modernist rugs asart deco. So if you have your heart set on true deco rugs - then you might haveto sort through some of the other types of \"deco rugs\" - which mightnot be a bad thing at all!

Decorugs created in the dawn of the 20th century feature trendsetting designs thatare daring and stylish today. These landmark pieces marked the transition fromclassical to modern. The result is a timeless style that remains elegant andrefined. This innovative era in history produced many distinctive antique andsemi-antique carpets that are exceptionally desirable. In the East and theWest, creative geniuses conceived unimaginable patterns unlike anything seenbefore.

Europeandesigners developed streamlined geometric compositions and expressive abstractpatterns. The legacy of Scandinavia\'s famousmaster weavers was just beginning when art deco was defined, and many fabulousmid-century designs grew out of this innovative and productive time. In China, fineOriental carpets were produced on an unprecedented scale. The rich colors,sophisticated details and Eastern-influenced designs featured in Chinese art decorugs define the sleek, sophisticated style of this extraordinary era. For aninterior that is posh, modern and timeless, art deco rugs are the ultimatechoice.

Good condition! No stains, no odor. Sides and ends original. Medium pile. As shown in pictures.

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