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
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
1930s French Art Deco Aubusson Carpet ( 12'10" x 16'8' - 392 x 508 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s French Art Deco Aubusson Carpet ( 12'10" x 16'8' - 392 x 508 )
This light, tone-on-tone French carpet shows a broadly stepped ivory thin border framing a straight laurel and “l...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s English Art Deco Carpet by Marion Dorn ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s English Art Deco Carpet by Marion Dorn ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 275 )
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sublime Art Deco Rug Signed by Maurice Dufrene, Red with Floral Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Sublime Art Deco rug signed by Maurice Dufrene,
Red with floral decoration
Place of origin: France
Year: 1920s
Condition: Perfect
About the artist:
Maurice Dufrene (1876-1955)
One of the premiere French designers of the 20th century, Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He was educated at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. By 1899, at the age of just 23, he became the director and manager of La Maison Moderne. This shop represented an association of artists who were working together to create designs which could be produced in multiples.
Dufrene's work was first shown at salons in 1902 and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d'Automne and Salons of Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. At the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes (which would later give the movement "Art Deco" its name), Dufrene's designs included luxury boutiques, the living room of Une Ambassade Francaise pavilion, the music salon...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
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Wool
French Art Deco Carpet, 1925
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco carpet, 1925
France, circa 1925.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'8” x 13'2” (355 x 401 cm)
An exceptional early 20th century French Art Deco modern carpet, the sand field with scattered red, brow...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, 20th Century, 5'7" x 8'
Located in Evanston, IL
Vintage Handmade Swedish/Scandinavian Flat-Weave Carpet, 20th Century, 5'7" x 8'
Appealing and memorable flat-woven designs of the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Swedish Deco Style Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven Swedish deco style flat-weave rug has an organic yellow, blue, charcoal, and white geometric pattern, in a border of blue, taupe, and charcoal dashes.
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2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Savonnerie carpet, 1920s
France, circa 1920-1930.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Savonnerie carpet,
France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s English Art Deco Carpet By Frank Brangwyn ( 8'8" x 11'9" - 265 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Art Deco Carpet By Frank Brangwyn ( 8'8" x 11'9" - 265 x 350 cm )
The plain border barely holds in the poly chrome marbled pattern with a giant, flowing lava-like Baroq...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco hand knotted wool rug
Size: 8'2" × 11'9" (248 × 358 cm)
An early 20th century French Art Deco area rug, the field with blurred vertical bands in caramel, gray, saffron and brown beneath a beige grid pattern overall.
Decorative antique carpets for the western market were originally made in countries such as India, Persia and Turkey. As the industrial revolution...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Floreal Savonerie Circular Rug by Gabriel Englinger, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
Savonerie carpet made by designer Gabriel Englinger (1898–1983) representative of the model of aesthetic taste that spread in Europe and the United States between the “roaring Twenti...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Appealing and memorable flat-woven designs of the mid-20th century.
Handwoven wool. Different shades of light color yellow and grey are the do...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s French Art Deco Aubusson Carpet Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank (1893-1941)
Modernist designer Jean-Michel Frank was able to combine his love of beautiful
materials with his preference for strict geometric f...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 15' - 275 x 457 )
Located in New York, NY
From the post-WWII modernist period, this French pile carpet in good condition shows a complex geometric all-over textile pattern of interlocking circles and small orange-rust fat qu...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Spanish Cuenca carpet.
Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 5"
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco French Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French carpet
France, circa 1930.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s French Art Deco Carpet by Maurice Dufrenne ( 7'6" x 11'4"- 230 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s French Art Deco Carpet ( 7'6" x 11'4"- 230 x 345 )
Probably designed by Maurice Dufrenne, this French pile carpet shows his characteristic border collage of grids and flowers, ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
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Wool
1930s English Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8" x 11'9" - 265 x 358 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Art Deco Carpet ( 8'8" x 11'9" - 265 x 358 )
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carpet
Austria, circa 1905
Initialed "JBS" on reverse
Designed by Marcel Kammerer and woven by 'Backhausen & Sohne'.
11'6" x 8'0" (351 x 244 cm)
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Round European Art Deco Carpet ( 8'5 R - 257 R )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Round European Art Deco Carpet ( 8'5 R - 257 R )
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century French Art Deco Carpet
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
France, circa 1937
Savonnerie, Art Deco
Attributed to Andre Arubs
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Rug in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Paul Follot, Jules Leleu, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Maurice Dufrêne, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful French Art Deco carpet/modernist carpet with great geometric design and fantastic colors (cream, black, lavender, purple, blue, and green.) This great French Art Deco geometric rug...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Geometric Art Deco Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An Art Deco rug distinguished by a repeat pattern of honey-arranged ivory lozenges knotted with a raised pile, contrasting with a similarly arranged cluster of apricot lozenges woven...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s English Art Deco Carpet Designed by Noel Simmons (9' x 11'10" - 275 x360)
Located in New York, NY
1930s English Art Deco Carpet Designed by Noel Simmons (9' x 11'10" - 275 x360)
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Savonnerie carpet
France circa 1920.
Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Flowers and Roses Aubusson Tapestry/Carpet, Europe, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular flowers and roses aubusson tapestry/carpet, Europe 1930s.
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1930s European Vintage 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
Large Art Deco Wool Rug, circa 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Art Deco wool rug, circa 1920-1930.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco French Aubusson Rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French Aubusson rug by Rene Joubert and DIM, 1920
France, circa 1920
Designed by Rene Joubert
Woven by Decoration Interieure Moderne (DIM).
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century English Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco rug
England, circa 1940
Attributed to Templeton & Co.
20'7" x 12'8" (627 x 386 cm)
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Rectangular Rug by Paule Leleu, circa 1960
By Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
A Large knotted woollen rug with green ground, central decoration forming a geometric composition with brown and sand Aztec designs. Later lining in jute canvas. Signed "LELEU" in th...
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1960s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Woollen Carpet, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco woollen carpet, circa 1930s-1940s.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Blue Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Blue Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 13'3" (396 × 403 cm)
This vintage European deco rug features a striking central design o...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Wool Rug, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco wool rug, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Wool Rug Monogrammed AF 1930's
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in a range of shades of beige and brown, this Art Deco rug is distinguished by an abstract arrangement of intersecting planes with other geometric devices, a design that is cha...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Art Deco Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and authentic French Art Deco carpet distinguished by a very sparse pattern composed of monochromatic frames running along only two sides. The asymmetric composition is typica...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Belgium ca. 1940
Handwoven
12'8" x 9'8" (386 x 295 cm)
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven French Deco rug has an abstract overall field of parallel concentric stripes interrupted by concentric polychrome roundels and whimsical stripes, in charco...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'0" × 17'0" (365 × 518 cm)
An early 20th century deco carpet, the solid oatmeal field with yellow geometric cartouches at the upper and low...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Rug, circa 1925 David Whitney Estate
Located in Sharon, CT
Axial symmetric French Art Deco rug in beiges.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Art Deco French Aubusson by D.I.M.
Located in Milan, IT
The quest for innovation that characterized the early years of the Art Deco period can be seen in much of the textile art of that era. D.I.M. (Décoration Intérieure Moderne...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large 1930s Art Deco Carpet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 1930s Art Deco carpet.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Art Deco Rugs 1930's
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 product...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Savonnerie Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Savonnerie Art Deco Rug
France, circa 1920
Savonnerie -Art Deco
Open Field Design
Wool Pile on woven Linen Foundation
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Little Art Deco Woolen Carpet, Handmade, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little Art Deco woolen carpet, handmade circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Art Deco Rugs 1930's
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 product...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug, Unusual, 3'4" x 6'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
A very decorative rug.
The Romanian Oltenia rugs were produced in the Southern Romanian province of Oltenia, these vibrant rugs are known for using predominantly strong colors such as red and blacks against green or sandy-colored backgrounds.
The Romanian Moldova rugs are much rarer than their counterparts from Oltenia and are known to feature floral motifs. Roses are particularly popular in Moldovian designs, but one can also find lilies, blossoms, grapes and leaves. The colors used in these Romanian rugs are often softer, with dark brown or light cream backgrounds. The geometric designs, floral motifs, and subdued colors make Moldovian rugs...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century English Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
England, circa 1935
Signed: Ashely
Designed by Ashley Eldred Havinden
Hand-Tufted Wool with Abstract Design
Design included three pink stars, three sections of linear design in choco...
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1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Early Modern, Cubist, Art Deco "1930" Wool Carpet by Sonia Delaunay
Located in New York, NY
An important French Mid-Century Modern thick pile carpet in wool known as "1930" in a Cubist Design by Sonia Delaunay. Documentation: Monogrammed SD at corner of carpet. There is a c...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Navy Blue Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer area rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a solid navy blue colored field and an intricate Art Deco style arabesque border. The design is very vers...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Carpet Rare Antique Rugs, English Ax minster Art Deco Rug, Rug for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
Antique English Axminster handmade carpet is very famous as English designer rug in excellent condition, circa the 1880' s.
This red rug is kind of traditional patterned rugs has a m...
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1880s English Antique Art Deco Western European Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Art Deco Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco Savonnerie carpet
France ca. 1925
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Art Deco Geometric Wool Rug Circa 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in different tones of brown over a camel background, this Art Deco rug embodies the aesthetic of the period, juxtaposing an all-over pattern of triangles, probably taken from c...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Carpet
By Edouard Benedictus
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Carpet
France, circa 1930
Art Deco, Savonnerie
Attributed to Edouard Benedictus.
14'7" x 9'7" (445...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning French Art Deco Light Green Floral Rug 1930's
Located in Milan, IT
The floral spray of roses arranged around an oval open field is a style that is frequently encountered in the work of many French Art Deco artists, from Edouard Benedictus to Paul Po...
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1930s 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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