Abrash Design
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 9x12, The Celestial Arbor
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A Majestic Art Deco Tree of Life Antique Chinese Rug (9×12)
Step into a woven cosmos where artistry and meaning intertwine. The Celestial Arbor is an exceptional antique Chinese Art Deco rug designed by Helen Fette and hand-knotted in China in the early 20th century. At its center unfolds the iconic Tree of Life motif — a symbol shared across cultures, representing vitality, continuity, and the cosmic connection between earth and sky.
Helen Fette was a defining force behind the golden age of Chinese Art Deco rugs, serving as the principal creative visionary of the Fette-Li Company in Tianjin during the 1920s and 1930s. Under her direction, the workshop produced some of the most iconic rugs of the period, distinguished by their architectural clarity, modernist restraint, and sophisticated synthesis of Western Art Deco aesthetics with classical Chinese symbolism.
The Celestial Arbor exemplifies Fette’s design language. Graceful lines, balanced symmetry, and a disciplined composition reflect her mastery of proportion and her ability to translate ancient motifs into a modern visual vocabulary. The Tree of Life rises with quiet confidence across the field, evoking harmony, renewal, and the enduring rhythms of life. Subtle variations in tone and texture speak to the rug’s age, authenticity, and the unmistakable hand-crafted quality that defines the finest Fette-Li works.
Woven from hand-knotted wool and generously sized at 9×12, The Celestial Arbor offers both visual serenity and architectural presence. It is a piece that anchors a room while inviting contemplation — equally suited to a refined living space, library, or studio.
The rug is in very good antique condition, showing a relatively small number of visible foundation knots on the surface, and a few small sewn edge repairs. See the photos and video.
Rug Details
• Size: 107 × 140 inches (fringe not included in length measurement)
• Materials: Wool pile, cotton foundation
• Origin: China
• Age: c. 1930s
Guarantee & Peace of Mind
We want you to feel confident in your purchase.
• 7-day guarantee for rugs purchased in person
• 30-day guarantee for rugs ordered with shipping
Make It Yours
Order The Celestial Arbor today, or schedule a private appointment to view this rug in person at our Silver Spring, Maryland showroom. Experience its scale, texture, and presence firsthand — some pieces truly need to be seen to be felt.
✨ A singular work of art. A living symbol. A rug with a story.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
STANDARD DOMESTIC SHIPPING BY UPS GROUND
I ship my rugs by UPS Ground, with added insurance, within the USA. Please contact me to arrange international shipping, or to request a different shipping carrier.
After you place your order, I will deliver your rug to UPS for shipping within 2-3 business days.
Once UPS receives the package, the shipping time varies from approx. 1 to 5 business days, depending on your location.
LOCAL VIEWING & PICKUP
I'm happy to show you my rugs in person, by appointment. My location is in the Kemp Mill neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland 20902.
Whether you buy online or in-person, I always offer an option for free local pickup. That is, after you pay for the rug, you can pick up your rug from me in Silver Spring and take it home, without paying for shipping or other added fees.
Please get in touch to set up an appointment to see the rugs, or to pick rugs up locally after buying them online.
RETURNS
I want you to see the rugs in your home to make sure you like them. In case you don't like them for any reason, I offer an easy return policy.
The 'grace period' for returns depends on how you bought the rugs -
- If you ordered with shipping, without seeing the rug in person first, you get a 30 day return grace period. The 30 day grace period begins when the rug arrives at your address.
- If you picked up the rug from me locally, without shipping, you get a 7 day return grace period. The 7 day grace period begins when you pick up the rug.
You may ship the rug back to me, or drop it off locally by appointment. I will issue a refund for the purchase price, provided that I receive the returned rug within the grace period explained above.
All shipping fees are non-refundable.
I will expect to receive the returned rug in the same condition that I sent it to you. Please make sure that the rug is dry, not damp or wet. Please do not apply any adhesive tape to the front or back of the rug. I will assess any damage on a case-by-case basis, and subtract the value of the damage from your refund.
Questions? Please get in touch.
