1920s Art Deco Yellow Nichols Chinese Rug 9x11.6The most recognizable rugs from the 1920s and 1930s are Chinese Rugs made by Walter Nichols. These Nichols rugs, as they came to be known, were primarily made during the Art Deco movement in the early 20th Century. They were usually made of wool and silk and depicted floral designs in very rich, bold colors like magenta, turquoise, emerald, canary and ruby. They either had a very thick border or none at all. Nichols specialized in a mechanized wool

one of Persia’s oldest and most renowned rug-producing regions

neutral tones of ivory and light charcoal

calming hues of blue and cream

This balanced composition embodies the grace and tradition of Persian rugs

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Knot Type: Persian (asymmetrical) knot – exceptionally tight and resilient

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blending seamlessly into both modern and traditional interiors

These rugs often feature asymmetry and subtle color shifts

This vintage Persian Bidjar rug showcases a striking triple medallion pattern framed by lush floral motifs

soft wool construction for lasting beauty and comfort