Rug Art Nouveau
Late 20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Persian Sultanabad Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Wool
1990s English Aubusson Western European Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton
Early 20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1940s French Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Vintage 1970s European Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Indian Rugs
Silk
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Indian Rugs
Silk
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
20th Century Art Nouveau North and South American Rugs
Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs
Silk, Wool
2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool, Jute
Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Silk
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Western European Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1880s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Indian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Silk, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Indian Hepplewhite Indian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
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Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
- What is Art Nouveau furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Nouveau furniture was a style of furniture that emerged at the end of the 19th century and was characterized by its complex curved lines. The curved details in the furniture were typically carved by hand and finished with lacquer. The unmistakable gloss that is associated with Art Nouveau comes from the thick coat of varnish applied to the furniture as the final step of the production process.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Art Nouveau was influenced by a few things. The soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese woodblock prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s, were a major source of inspiration. Also, Pre-Raphaelite art and the Arts and Crafts and Rococo styles had an influence on Art Nouveau designers. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
- What is Art Nouveau jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Art Nouveau jewelry generally featured three main themes: flora, fauna and women. The Art Nouveau movement lasted 15 years and it reached its pinnacle in the year 1900. Art Nouveau jewelers used every “canvas” imaginable, looking beyond brooches and necklaces to belt buckles, fans, tiaras, dog collars (a type of choker necklace), pocket watches, corsages and hair combs. Multicolored gems and enamel could complete this vision better than diamonds. Enameling is most often associated with Art Nouveau jewelry, specifically plique-à-jour. Known as backless enamel, plique-à-jour allows light to come through the rear of the enamel because there is no metal backing. It creates an effect of translucence and lightness. Shop a collection of antique and vintage Art Nouveau jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- Is stained glass Art Nouveau?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter who is one of the originators of the Art Nouveau style. His style of painting and design rose in popularity in 1895 and he produced many works, including illustrations, posters and jewelry designs. Find a variety of Alphonso Mucha art and prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The Art Nouveau design movement used such materials as cast iron and steel, ceramic and glass. This style of architecture, design, art and jewelry was characterized by its use of long, sinuous lines that are reflected in nature.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No one person created the Art Nouveau movement. However, the term debuted in an 1884 article in the L'Art Moderne journal, describing the work of a collective of artists known as Les XX. As a result, some people credit the group and its founding members, James Ensor and Théo van Rysselberghe, as helping to define the movement. However, Art Nouveau was heavily informed by work that came before, including Rococo design, Pre-Raphaelite art, Japanese art and the Arts and Crafts movement. Beyond Les XX, a number of creators helped to propel the movement. Among them were Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé, Antoni Gaudí and Tiffany Studios. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Art Nouveau furniture and decorative objects.
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