Navy 5x8 Chinese Art Deco Traditional Botanical Oval Shape Antique Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

An antique treasure from early 20th-century China, this 5x8 Chinese Art Deco oval rug captures the refined elegance of vintage botanical design. Hand-knotted in fine wool on a cotton foundation, it features a low 0.30-inch pile with a soft, velvety finish. The navy blue field provides a striking backdrop for garlands of flowers rendered in celadon, rose, gold, peach, and sage tones, arranged within a perfectly balanced oval composition. Reflecting the Art Deco fascination with symmetry and natural motifs, it embodies both artistic flair and technical excellence. Ideal for bedrooms, reading lounges, or formal sitting areas, this antique Chinese Art Deco rug combines durability and timeless sophistication, infusing any setting with understated luxury and historical charm.

• Exact Size: 5x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Navy, Beige, Celadon, Rose, Sage, Blue, Gold, Peach, Multi
• Origin: China
• Pile Height: 0.3 inch
• Condition: Pre-owned
• Condition Description: Antique in excellent condition.
• Rug#: AOR20107

Story Behind the Art: Chinese Art Deco rugs emerged during the golden age of the 1920s and 1930s, where the allure of modernism met the poetry of Chinese symbolism. Woven by master artisans in Tianjin and Beijing, these rugs introduced bold compositions—pagodas, lotus blossoms, peonies, and phoenixes—set within fields of vibrant teal, sapphire, magenta, and gold. Their asymmetrical layouts and luminous hues mirrored the global optimism of the Art Deco era while preserving the cultural soul of traditional Chinese artistry. Today, the style lives on through hand-tufted recreations that honor the originals—merging vintage glamour with the clean sophistication of contemporary design.