Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet — 1980s | 6' × 9'

6' x 9'

$2,270.00

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet — 1980s | 6' × 9'

The Mulan

★★★★★ 4.9 STAR SELLER RATING

An heirloom rug from the Art Deco collection

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet — 1980s | 6' × 9'

$2,270.00

Authentic Vintage

Chinese handmade

professionally cleaned

The Vintage Chinese Art Deco Carpet 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.

Origin: China
Age: Vintage, circa 1980s
Type: Area carpet
Construction: Hand-knotted
Pile: Wool pile
Use: Indoor
Size: 6' × 9'

Each rug is handcrafted. Variations in tone and minor nuance are natural characteristics of hand-knotted rugs and reflect craftsmanship rather than defect.

Description

This vintage Chinese Art Deco carpet is defined by a pictorial floral composition 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.

A 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.

The 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.

With its open composition and balanced scale, Mulan functions beautifully in bedrooms, sitting rooms, or transitional interiors where elegance and subtle narrative detail are desired.

History

Chinese Art Deco rugs emerged in the early 20th century and are known for their spacious layouts, softened palettes, and refined decorative motifs.

By the late 20th century, workshops continued producing hand-knotted interpretations of this style, preserving the clarity of composition and emphasis on open field design.

Vintage Chinese Art Deco carpets from the 1980s maintain this aesthetic restraint while offering durability and vibrant yet controlled coloration suited to modern interiors.

About the Name

Mulan is a name associated with grace, resilience, and quiet strength. It evokes imagery of blossoms and transformation.

The vased florals and paired butterflies in this carpet suggest renewal and balance, while the open field conveys calm composure rather than ornamented excess.

Mulan is a piece defined by elegance and presence—decorative without heaviness, expressive without noise.

Materials & Composition

Primary material: Wool
Construction: Hand-knotted
Edges: Original side cord selvages intact
Foundation: Traditional woven foundation

Condition Details

This vintage Chinese Art Deco carpet retains full original pile height evenly across the surface.

The original side cord selvages are intact, and the sides and ends are fully secured.

The rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home placement.

Care Instructions

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

Use a quality rug pad to enhance stability and longevity.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug cleaner experienced with hand-knotted wool carpets.

FAQ

Is this rug one of a kind?
Yes. Each hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco carpet is unique in tone and composition.

What interiors does this rug suit best?
This carpet works beautifully in transitional, contemporary, or softly traditional interiors where open composition and refined detail 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.

Please review the full details of our Return & Refund Policy for more information.

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ORIGIN STORY

The Art Deco Collection

Mulan 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.