Art Deco Western European Rugs
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Mid-20th Century Handmade Polish Geometric Art Deco Style Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Polish geometric Art Deco style accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 6"
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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco French Tapestry. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful textile art square size vintage Art Deco French tapestry, country of origin / Type: French, circa date 1930's. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 6 f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Modern Polish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful modern rug with a geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage English Art Deco Carpet by Krop. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in
By Hildo Krop
Located in New York, NY
Vintage English Deco rug by Hildo Krop, Country Of Origin: England, Circa date: Early 20th century. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in (1.96 m x 3.07 m)
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful 1940 French Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning French Art Deco rug from circa 1940, meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. Featuring a captivating modern design in beautiful green, purple, and...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet on cotton foundation
Custom sizes can be made.
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2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Modern Design Hand Tufted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful new modern rug with nice Art Deco design and beautiful colors, entirely hand tufted with wool velvet on cotton foundation
Custom sizes can be made.
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2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade English Art Deco Style Throw Rug in Brown
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Art Deco style throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of brown.
Measures: 1' 3" x 2' 3".
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice French modern Art Deco tapestry, with cock and sun design and beautiful colors with green field, red, blue, yellow and purple, entirely han...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice European Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful and decorative early 20th century rug with an Art Deco design and grey, yellow, beige and brown colors, entirely and knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rug & Kilim's French Art Deco Style Rug Beige Brown Custom Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dubbed “Legrain” in homage to the inspirational work of French designer Pierre Legrain, this 4x6 Art Deco rug joins the latest additions to the New & Modern ...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Art Deco Rug by Ivan Da Silva Bruhns
Located in Soho, London, GB
Rectuangular rug in wool with African inspired geometric motif designed by Ivan da Silva Bruhns in 1930 circa. The rug presents the artist's signature at the bottom that reads "Da Si...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Art Deco Geometric Rug in the Da Silva Bruhns Style, 1920's
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely rare Art Deco period oversized carpet, originally commissioned for an important palace in northern India entirely decorated in the Art Deco style. The geometric characte...
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1920s Indian Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Mid-20th Century Art Deco Hand Knotted Cogolin Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Art Deco rug with a beautiful simple 1940s design and a red field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Modern French Design "Serge Lesage" Hand Tufted Rug
By Serge Lesage
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 20th century modern rug, with an Art Deco design from Serge Lesage French designer, beautiful green field color, entirely hand tufted in India, ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Little Scandinavian Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite Swedish Art Deco rug. Adorned with a captivating modern abstract design in black and white hues, t...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
French Deco Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Rug, France, Circa 1920. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in (4.14 m x 4.32 m)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paule Leleu, Rectangular Rug, 1950
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A knotted woolen rectangular rug with mustard ground, central decoration forming a geometric composition with brown and green Aztec designs. Signed "LE...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Design English Wilton Rug. 8 ft 10 in x 13 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully artistic antique English Art Deco design Wilton rug, country of origin / rug type: Antique English rug, date circa 1920's. Size: 8 ft 10 in x 13...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Green Wool Rug
By Paule Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French Art Deco green handmade wool rug
Size: 5'7" x 12'0" (170 x 365 cm)
A French deco antique rug designed by Paule Leleu. Sig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Carpet Rare Antique Rugs, English Axminster Art Deco Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique English Axminster handmade carpet is very famous as English designer rug in excellent condition, circa 1880s.
This red rug is kind of traditional patterned rugs has a most elegant design with attractive color combinations. And is a very good idea as a large living room rugs or dining room rugs. These large area rugs have very highly recommended by the interior designer as a luxury rug. And getting more attention in the Oriental rug store by clients.
Handmade carpet rare antique rugs...
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1880s English Antique Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Edouard Benedictus French Art Deco Rug. 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Edouard Benedictus French Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Art Deco, Circa Date: 1930’s – Size: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 2 in (3.3 m x 4.01 m)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Narrow Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a floppy handle and a relatively coarse weave, rugs such as these are referred by European scholars as 'travail domestique', meaning that they are home craft products inspired by popular patterns. This extremely narrow rug...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paule Leleu, Round Rug, circa 1950
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A round knotted woollen rug with beige ground and yellow border, radiant decoration of red, green and yellow carved rhombuses, central medallion in the sha...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice French Art Deco Paul Née Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Art Deco design modern French hand knotted rug with signature of artist Paul Née, circa 1980, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Art Deco Kilim Rug. 7 ft 6 in x 8 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique French Art Deco Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: France, Circa Date: 1920 –Size: 7 ft 6 in x 8 ft 10 in (2.29 m x 2.69 m).
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rectangular Rug by Paul Leleu, circa 1950
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A Knotted woollen rug with red background, with beige geometrical patterns.
Provenance : Private Collection, an apartment Quai d'Orsay decorated by Jansen...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's European-Style Floral Runner Gold Red Wool and Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and in silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this floral runner marks an addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim, a de...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Ivory Abstract Modernist Art Deco Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual French Art Deco rug distinguished by an abstract grid pattern over an ivory background. Rugs of this period were quite strongly influenced by the artistic avant-ga...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Kilim from India. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Kilim, Origin: India, Circa: Early 20th Century. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 3.56 m)
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Blue and White Floreal Swans Rug by Reginald Toms, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Important carpet produced in the Real Manifattura of Madrid (Real Fabrica De Alfombras), coming from the famous Toms collection.
Reginald Toms (1892-1978) made his fortune in the ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful French Hand Knotted Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Art Deco rug with nice colorful design, without signature or monogram, but original, circa 1940 entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. Size: 6.39 x 9....
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Beni Ouarain Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A beautiful French 1930 rug with a design of Beni Ouarain Moroccan rugs, very decorative entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Antique Axminster Rug in Gold Medallion Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in hand knotted wool originating from England circa 1910-1920, this 8’4 x 9’8 rug connotes a unique antique Axminster rug design in rare, in...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Spanish Hand Knotted Traditional Beige Yellow Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Spain in 1920, this antique traditional wool rug from Rug & Kilim employs an ornate series of kaleidoscopic floral medallions throughout the beige and greenfield design. Hand knotted in durable wool, the border wraps continuously with floral cartouche symbols similar to that of neoclassical Aubusson...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Violet and Grey Art Deco European Rug, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
The history of the European carpet reflects the different cultures of the old continent: from the court tradition, in England and France, to that of village, typical of the Portugues...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antonin Kybal Vintage French Deco Kilim Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Room Size Vintage French Kilim Rug by Antonin Kybal, Country of Origin: French Rugs, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Savonnerie carpet,
France, circa 1928.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extremely Rare Maurice Dufrene for La Maitrise Art Deco Rug, 1922
Located in Paris, IDF
Maurice Dufrene designed this carpet for the famed studio La Maitrise of Les Galeries Lafayette in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. His imaginative work a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Swedish Art Deco Carpet ( 2'1" x 3'1" - 64 x 94 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Swedish Art Deco Carpet ( 2'1" x 3'1" - 64 x 94 )
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French Art Deco orange, beige and brown handmade wool rug
Size: 6'2" × 9'10" (187 × 299 cm)
A modern mid 20th century French Deco rug with a Minimalist geometric p...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paule Leleu, Rectangular Rug, circa 1960
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular knotted woolen rug with stylized blue and dark beige decoration on a beige background. Signed in the frame.
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1930
Handwoven
Measures: 17'3" x 11'2" (526 x 340 cm).
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Carpet Rare Antique Rugs, English Ax Minster Art Deco Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique English Axminster handmade carpet is very famous as English designer rug in excellent condition, circa 1880s.
This red rug is traditional patterned rugs has a most elegant de...
Category
1880s English Antique Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim's European-Style Floral Rug Gold Red Wool and Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in lustrous silk, this floral rug marks an addition to the European Collection by Rug & Kilim, a design of Spanish rug influence affectionately dubbed “Toledo” per the i...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Style Rug Beige Green Custom Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this contemporary rug from the European collection by Rug & Kilim draws inspiration fro...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Antonin Kybal Room Size French Kilim. 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful room size vintage French Kilim rug by Artist Antonin Kybal, country of origin / rug type: French rugs, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paule Leleu, Rectangular Rug, circa 1950-1960
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular knotted woollen rug with stylized beige scrolls on a green background. Signed in the frame.
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade French Needlepoint Large Oversize Carpet, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique French needlepoint large oversized carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Spaced small stars fill the burgundy field while scrolli...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s French Art Deco Flat-Weave Carpet ( 4'9" x 6'8" - 145 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
A little sister rug to our room-size carpet with a slightly sharper tonality, but the same basic Minimalist pattern of parallel horizontal and diagonal lines creating triangles accen...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s English Art Deco Carpet ( 3' x 4'10" - 92 x 148 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Art Deco Carpet ( 3' x 4'10" - 92 x 148 )
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Cuenca Large Carpet by Fabrica Nacional De Tapices
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Spanish Cuenca large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century by the renowned Fabrica Nacional de Tapices workshop. ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted European-Style Rug Beige Pink and Green Silk Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in pure 100% silk originating from one of our most reputed partner looms in Nepal, this 9 x 12 addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim enjoys a grand appr...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Spanish Art Moderne Carpet ( 4' x 6'2" - 122 x 188 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Spanish Art Moderne Carpet ( 4' x 6'2" - 122 x 188 )
A yellow and salmon-red reciprocal curved arrowhead design in eight rows grows from the sides and one end border...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco rug
Size: 8'9" x 12'6" (266 x 381 cm)
Elegance offered by deco rugs cannot be found anywhere else. Inspired by the newest trends in interior design and fashion, deco...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique French Savonnerie Gallery Rug, Beige Field, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This thick, heavy European carpet in the Art Deco style features a sandy beige field with a small octagon and square repeating pattern and roundly beveled corners. The tonally end su...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet, 1920
France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s French Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 13'3' - 270 x 405 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco, European rugs 8' 10" x 13' 3".
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include Paule Leleu, Rug & Kilim, D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne, and André Arbus. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $216 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $13,400.
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