{"product_id":"antique-chinese-nichols-art-deco-rug-1930s-2x2","title":"Antique Chinese Nichols Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2'4\" × 2'5\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Chinese Nichols Art Deco Round Rug Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early 20th-century hand-knotted wool piece that brings sculptural contrast and symbolic botanical imagery into intimate interior spaces. Woven in China circa the 1930s, this Nichols Art Deco mat features a potted Tree of Life composition framed within a floating border—graphic, dramatic, and richly stylized in character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, circa 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round rug mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2'4\" × 2'5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and timeworn. Variations in wear, edge integrity, and restoration are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect their long life rather than defects.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese Nichols Art Deco mat centers around \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ea Tree of Life motif\u003c\/a\u003e rising from a stylized vessel. The composition is surrounded by drifting clouds, vines, and blossoms that create a sense of upward motion within a floating border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bold contrast between jet black ground and jewel-toned accents—jade green, sapphire blue, terracotta, dusty rose, and aubergine—gives the piece striking visual depth while maintaining the refined restraint characteristic of Nichols Art Deco design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular format intensifies the sculptural effect of the potted tree, allowing the imagery to feel contained yet expansive within its rounded boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuolan functions beautifully as a decorative accent—ideal for layered arrangements, intimate spaces, or collectors drawn to strong contrast and symbolic botanical imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNichols Art Deco rugs were produced in early 20th-century China, blending traditional Chinese symbolism with Western Art Deco clarity and bold coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carpets often feature high-contrast grounds, stylized florals, and spacious compositions that prioritize graphic impact over intricate density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Nichols pieces from the 1930s are particularly sought after for their sculptural quality and distinctive use of saturated color against dark fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuolan\u003c\/strong\u003e derives from the Chinese 朵 (duǒ), meaning “cluster of flowers,” and 兰 (lán), meaning “orchid.” The name evokes cultivated beauty and botanical refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upward-reaching Tree of Life and clustered blossoms echo this meaning—forms that feel intentional, gathered, and expressive rather than scattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuolan is a piece that combines symbolism and structure—ornamental yet grounded, bold yet composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round rug mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Chinese Nichols Art Deco mat retains even original pile height across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is tatter present along the sides. The reverse shows heavy signs of a previous rug pad that adhered to the knots and is not expected to fully release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose remnants of an added fringe remain attached to the plain weave foundation; these are superficial and expected to release gradually over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for placement, ideally in a low-traffic setting where its condition nuances are respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to improve stability and reduce friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For conservation-level cleaning or restoration, consult a professional experienced with antique Nichols carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each antique Nichols Art Deco mat is unique in tone, drawing, and condition history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat interiors does this rug suit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece works beautifully in eclectic, Art Deco-inspired, or collected interiors where bold contrast and symbolic design are appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the rug ready for use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement, ideally in low-traffic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Antique Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"China\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"2'4\" x 2'5\"","offer_id":46855307493559,"sku":"11932","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/11932-vintage-nichols-art-deco-round-rug-mat-2-5x2-5-00.jpg?v=1772128563","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/antique-chinese-nichols-art-deco-rug-1930s-2x2","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}