{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-art-deco-rug-1980s-6x9","title":"Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet — 1980s | 6' × 9'","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a late 20th-century hand-knotted wool rug that brings spacious composition and refined pictorial detail into balanced interior spaces. Woven in China circa the 1980s, this Art Deco carpet features a partially open field with vased plants and a pair of butterflies—elegant, airy, and gently narrative 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 Vintage, circa 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area carpet\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 6' × 9'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted. Variations in tone and minor nuance are natural characteristics of hand-knotted rugs and reflect craftsmanship rather than defect.\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 vintage Chinese Art Deco carpet is defined by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" title=\"common rug motifs\"\u003ea pictorial floral composition\u003c\/a\u003e featuring vased plants and a delicately rendered pair of butterflies. The field remains partially open, allowing the decorative elements to breathe rather than crowd the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick-banded main border frames the composition, accented by widely spaced floral sprays that reinforce the rug’s Art Deco clarity and restraint. The structure feels architectural yet understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is soft and luminous—ivory layered with sky and cobalt blues, blush pink, dusty mauve, sand, silver, and pale coffee brown. The tones shift gently across the surface, enhancing the rug’s airy and romantic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its open composition and balanced scale, Mulan functions beautifully in bedrooms, sitting rooms, or transitional interiors where elegance and subtle narrative detail are desired.\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\u003eChinese Art Deco rugs emerged in the early 20th century and are known for their spacious layouts, softened palettes, and refined decorative motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 20th century, workshops continued producing hand-knotted interpretations of this style, preserving the clarity of composition and emphasis on open field design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Chinese Art Deco carpets from the 1980s maintain this aesthetic restraint while offering durability and vibrant yet controlled coloration suited to modern interiors.\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\u003eMulan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a name associated with grace, resilience, and quiet strength. It evokes imagery of blossoms and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vased florals and paired butterflies in this carpet suggest renewal and balance, while the open field conveys calm composure rather than ornamented excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulan is a piece defined by elegance and presence—decorative without heaviness, expressive without noise.\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\u003eEdges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original side cord selvages intact\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 vintage Chinese Art Deco carpet retains full original pile height evenly across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original side cord selvages are intact, and the sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home placement.\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 enhance stability and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug cleaner experienced with hand-knotted wool 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 hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco carpet is unique in tone and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat interiors does this rug suit best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis carpet works beautifully in transitional, contemporary, or softly traditional interiors where open composition and refined detail 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Vintage 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":"6' x 9'","offer_id":46855307559095,"sku":"mc002248","price":2270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/mulan-1.jpg?v=1772127397","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-art-deco-rug-1980s-6x9","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}