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Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' X 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)
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Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' X 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 May 2025 · Leeds Antiques
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Description

An Art Deco style, Walter Nichols type, Chinese handwoven carpet, approximately 11'11" x 9'1", Circa 1920. This attractive old carpet has the pale mushroom grey coloured field sparsely decorated with a lantern, butterflies and plants, enclosed by indigo floral borders. A hand woven carpet finished with selvage ends and fringes. Wool pile and cotton foundations.

This high quality antique carpet, with over 100 years of use but still presents very well and is full of charm and character. Ready to use.

Dimensions:

This carpet measures approximately 363 cm long including fringes, and 276 cm wide.

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This carpet is in original and reasonable condition overall, commensurate with its age. Odd small marks and blemishes. Some wear to the pile, fairly low in places. Both ends selvages and fringes have some wear. Colour slightly faded but even. A good regular shape. Vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention. Ready to use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Physical Dimensions
Width
363cm (142.91")
Depth
276cm (108.66")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Art Deco Chinese Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143219
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000070
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Description
An Art Deco style, Walter Nichols type, Chinese handwoven carpet, approximately 11'11" x 9'1", Circa 1920.
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This attractive old carpet has the pale mushroom grey coloured field sparsely decorated with a lantern, butterflies and plants, enclosed by indigo floral borders.
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A hand woven carpet finished with selvage ends and fringes. Wool pile and cotton foundations.

fig 1. A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs.
fig 1. Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' X 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)

This high quality antique carpet, with over 100 years of use but still presents very well and is full of charm and character. Ready to use.

Dimensions:

This carpet measures approximately 363 cm long including fringes, and 276 cm wide.

fig 2. A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs.
fig 2. Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' X 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This carpet is in original and reasonable condition overall, commensurate with its age. Odd small marks and blemishes. Some wear to the pile, fairly low in places. Both ends selvages and fringes have some wear. Colour slightly faded but even. A good regular shape. Vacuumed, deodorised, and treated for moth prevention. Ready to use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Width
363cm (142.91")
Depth
276cm (108.66")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Art Deco Chinese Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143219
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000070
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Archive I A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' X 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)

Archive II A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs. View II
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A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs.
Art Deco Walter Nichols Chinese Mushroom Carpet 12' x 9' Circa 1920 (363x276cm Rug)
Ref: SA1143219
A large rectangular Art Deco Chinese rug featuring a mushroom-coloured central field framed by wide blue and pink borders adorned with intricate floral and botanical motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMushroom
  • MotifsFloral sprays, Asymmetric botanical branches, Carved pile relief, Geometric border banding
  • SizeW 363 cm (143 in) x D 276 cm (109 in)

FAQs

Authenticity is determined by examining the density of the knotting, the specific chemical or natural dyes typical of the 1920s era, the characteristic hand-carved pile depth, and sometimes manufacturer signatures or specific wool characteristics.

This type of rug serves as a foundational anchor in a room, pairing well with minimalist modern furniture to highlight its artistic motifs, or complementing eclectic spaces through its rich textures and subdued colour schemes.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional specialist cleaning every few years, avoiding direct prolonged sunlight to prevent colour fading, and using a breathable underlay to protect the wool fibres.

Authentic pieces are typically hand-knotted using high-quality hand-spun wool on a cotton foundation, often employing an asymmetrical knot and carved pile to create dimensional relief within the floral or geometric motifs.

Art Deco Chinese rugs, particularly those from the 1920s and 1930s, often feature asymmetric floral motifs, modernist compositions, and distinctive colour palettes influenced by Western design while retaining traditional oriental weaving techniques.
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