A Floral Composition in Peach and Jade
This Chinese Art Deco wool rug, circa 1920s, combines a warm peach field with a richly coloured jade-green border. Flowering branches extend across the spacious ground, creating an open composition without a central medallion.
Pink, purple and deep blue blossoms mingle with mint, turquoise and jade foliage. Fine brown stems connect the flowers in loose, branching arrangements. Small scattered blooms bring colour into the quieter central areas.
The contrast between the peach ground and saturated floral details gives the rug its distinctive presence. Its generous proportions allow the individual branches and bouquets to remain clearly defined across the field.
Flowering Branches and Decorative Vases
Large layered blossoms alternate with smaller flowers, buds and pointed leaves. Their varied shapes introduce movement without relying on a rigid, repeating pattern. The branches curve inward from the sides, leaving breathing space between the floral groups.
Decorative vase motifs add another dimension to the composition. Blue and green vessels appear among the flowering branches near one end. Their strong silhouettes provide a structured contrast to the softer floral forms.
The palette moves between delicate pastel shades and vivid jewel tones. Deep blue flowers sit beside rose pink and violet blooms. Small touches of orange, yellow and burgundy enliven the design.
A Jade Border Filled with Flowers
A broad jade-green border frames the peach field with dense floral ornament. Large blossoms, leafy sprays and small flower clusters extend around the perimeter. Their colours echo the field while creating a more concentrated decorative frame.
A narrow burgundy inner band separates the main border from the open ground. Small flowers and leaves punctuate this band. A peach outer edge completes the composition, with pale fringes at the ends.
Measuring approximately 10 × 14 feet, this is a substantial room-size rug. Its open centre allows the floral details to frame a furniture arrangement. The peach and jade palette offers warmth alongside a strong decorative accent.
Condition
The wool surface shows variations in pile direction, texture and colour, with scattered areas of surface wear. Some pronounced light and dark passages in the outdoor photographs are cast shadows.
The pale fringes show uneven lengths and wear, with slight irregularity along the edges. The floral design remains clearly defined throughout the photographed surface.
Key Details
Origin: China
Period: Circa 1920s
Style: Chinese Art Deco
Material: Wool
Dimensions: Approximately 304.8 × 426.7 cm
Imperial dimensions: Approximately 10 × 14 ft
Design: Flowering branches, bouquets and decorative vase motifs
Colours: Peach, jade green, pink, purple, navy blue, turquoise, mint, burgundy, orange and yellow
Border: Broad jade floral border with a narrow burgundy inner band
Finishing: Pale fringed ends
Condition: Surface wear, pile variation, uneven fringes and slight edge irregularity
SKU: 1B1039
Why It’s Special
The spacious peach field gives the colourful branches room to unfold. Its floral jade border brings depth and definition to the composition. Decorative vases, contrasting blossoms and generous scale make this a striking example of Chinese Art Deco design.
