Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2' × 2'2"

2' x 2'2"

$440.00

Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2' × 2'2"

The Lianhua

★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

An heirloom rug from the Art Deco collection

Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2' × 2'2"

$440.00

Authentic Vintage

Chinese handmade

professionally cleaned

The Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat is an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool piece that brings symbolic botanical elegance and saturated jewel tones into intimate interior spaces. Woven in China circa the 1930s, this Art Deco mat features lotus flowers and leaves scattered across the field—lyrical, balanced, and quietly radiant in character.

Origin: China
Age: Antique, circa 1930s
Type: Round rug mat
Construction: Hand-knotted
Pile: Wool pile
Use: Indoor
Size: 2' × 2'2"

Each rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in wear, foundation visibility, and restoration are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect their long life rather than defects.

Description

This antique Chinese Art Deco mat features a lotus flower motif scattered gracefully across the field. Leaves and blossoms appear suspended rather than densely arranged, giving the composition an airy, meditative rhythm.

The circular format intensifies the sense of containment and harmony, allowing the floating lotus forms to feel intentional and balanced within the rounded boundary.

The palette is richly saturated—burgundy wine red layered with jade green, sapphire blue, mauve, faded magenta, oxidized copper green, and ivory. The tones create a jewel-like depth while maintaining softness in transition.

Small in scale yet visually immersive, Lianhua functions beautifully as a decorative accent—ideal for layered interiors, intimate spaces, or collectors drawn to symbolic botanical design.

History

Chinese Art Deco rugs emerged in the early 20th century, blending traditional symbolic motifs with Western-influenced compositional restraint.

Lotus imagery has long been associated with purity, renewal, and spiritual awakening in East Asian culture, frequently appearing in textiles and decorative arts.

Antique Chinese Art Deco mats from the 1930s are appreciated for their bold color contrasts, spacious layouts, and symbolic clarity.

About the Name

Lianhua derives from Chinese characters associated with the lotus (莲 / lián), connection and refinement (连 / 联 / 炼), and flower or splendor (花 / 华). Together, the name evokes the image of a refined and connected blossom—pure yet resilient.

The scattered lotus forms across the field echo this meaning: individual blossoms that feel linked through shared rhythm and color. The circular format reinforces unity and continuity.

Lianhua is a piece that symbolizes renewal and quiet strength—ornamental, contemplative, and enduring.

Materials & Composition

Primary material: Wool
Construction: Hand-knotted
Format: Round rug mat
Foundation: Traditional woven foundation

Condition Details

This antique Chinese Art Deco mat shows areas of pile wear, visible knot heads, and foundation exposure consistent with age.

Most of the original side cord selvages remain intact or have been restored. The sides and ends are fully secured.

The rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.

Use a quality rug pad to enhance stability and preserve structure.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning or conservation work, consult a professional experienced with antique Chinese carpets.

FAQ

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each antique Chinese Art Deco mat is unique in tone, drawing, and condition history.

What interiors does this rug suit best?
This rug works beautifully in eclectic, Art Deco-inspired, or serene interiors where symbolic floral motifs are appreciated.

Is the rug ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.

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Heirloom rugs (including vintage & antique) are returnable within 3 days of delivery, unless otherwise noted.
Heirloom rugs purchased on sale or with a discount are final sale.
Contemporary rugs are returnable within 14 days of delivery, unless otherwise noted.
Return authorization is required.

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ORIGIN STORY

The Art Deco Collection

Lianhua is a vintage Chinese Art Deco rug distinguished by symbolic imagery, restrained palettes, and refined pictorial composition. Woven in early 20th-century China, these rugs represent a unique convergence of ancient iconography and modern design sensibility.

Chinese Art Deco rugs are celebrated for their mythological motifs—dragons, clouds, and celestial symbols—rendered with balance and restraint. Often produced in softer tones and open layouts, they function as contemplative accent pieces, bringing cultural depth, symbolism, and quiet power to both classic interiors and thoughtfully modern spaces.