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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Chocolate Brown Tribal Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
one of a kind eclectic turkish prayer rug from the kars region. We added some colorful wool to add some color pop. Oriignally from the 1950's ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Design Scandinavian Vegan Friendly Carpet / Rug in EGE RYA Style, Around 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Perfect original condition - Handmade - Beautiful colours - Professionally cleansed. jr.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Synthetic

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78388 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'00 x 11'11. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78373 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'03 x 10'03. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a c...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78391 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 05'10 x 08'02. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knott...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78401 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 03'09 x 07'00. With its nomadic charm, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78381 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'04 x 10'00. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78384 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'05 x 09'09. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knott...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78382 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'00 x 09'07. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78383 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 05'03 x 09'08. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Memphis Style Oval Shape Abstract Pattern Hand-Tufted Rug Cream
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #23 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination muted sandy hues and burnt sugar adds elegance and warmth to any home....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78385 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'01 x 09'09. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Shape Geometric Pattern Hand-Tufted Rug Beige
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #11 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of muted hues adds brightness and comfort to any room. This pastel ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. 170 x 240cm. Crazy, dreamlike and with a sense of humor, resembling a party: such is Jaime Hayon's new collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Geometric Shaped Hand-Tufted Rug Hand-Tufted Cream & Brown
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #08 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of muted sandy hues adds elegance and romanticism to any home. This pastel area rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand knotted Oriental wool rug, circa 1950. Wool Measures: 300 x 400 cm.
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1950s Pakistani Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Turquish Colorful Wool Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Turquish colorful wool rug Measures: 162 x 257 cm Made recently with vintage pieces. In good original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
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Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Caucas Karabag Antic Wool Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Caucas Karabag antic wool rug, measures: 187 x 397 cm In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1920s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Tapestry, anonymous, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry, anonymous, Sweden, 1960s. Handwoven linen. Measures: L: 239 cm / 7' 1/2'' W: 125 cm / 4'.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Linen

Vintage Modern Rug Kelim, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage modern rug Kelim. It was made in the 1970´s. Slight signs of age and using, but overall in good Vintage condition Dimensions: 99 x 51 cm.
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkered Pattern Inspired by Karl Benjamin
By Theo van Doesburg, Karl Benjamin
Located in Dallas, TX
61165 Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug with Checkered Pattern Inspired by Karl Benjamin 06'05 x 08'05. With its checkerboard design, incredible detail and text...
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Wool. Rölakan technique. Measures: L: 340 cm / 11' 3/20'' W: 254 cm / 8' 3/10''.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile Grey Beige Dark Grey Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
21034 Vintage Blue Beni Mguild Moroccan Rug, 06'10 x 10'06. Woven with the enchanting expertise of Berber women from the Ait M'Guild tribe in the myst...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Short Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
80787 New Contemporary Moroccan rug with short pile 06'01 x 09'01. ?With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug is a capti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, Authentic Berber Carpet with Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
21157 New Berber Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style 09'00 x 11'00. With its simplicity, plush pile and Modern style, this hand knotted wool Berber Moroccan rug provides a feeling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Turkish Oushak Inspired Multicolor Rug
Located in New York, NY
21st Century vintage inspired modern Oushak rug. Woven with 100 % vegetable-dyed wool derived from 20th-century Turkish Tulu rugs. This piece is a one-of-a-kind and cannot be recreat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug Designed by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, 1950s. Signed. Wool. Measurements: L: 253 cm / 8' 3 1/2'' W: 168 cm / 5' 6 1/2''
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Abstract Wool Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large modernist abstract wool rug attributed to Kybal. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1950s. Original condition with some spots.
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1650s Czech Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege Rug. Country of Origin / rug type: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.37 m x 2.01 m)
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile Grey Beige Dark Grey Elegant
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx. Each rug is handknotted with irregular det...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug "Hurricane". 4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug Named "Hurricane", Country of Origin / rug type: Scandinavia Rugs, Circa date: Vintage. Size: 4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.4 m x 2.03 ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Square Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Room square size Turkish Kilim from the middle of the 20th century in the style of Mid-20th Century Modern. Measures: 9'8'' x 9'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21286 Vintage Berber Blue Moroccan rug 05'10 x 11'02. With its simplicity, plush pile and Bohemian vibes, this hand knotted wool vinta...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Mid-Century Modern Rug in Yellow and White Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with unique blend of hand knotted New Zealand wool, all natural silk, and exotic proprietary yarns as a 6 x 6 square rug, this Mid-Century Modern...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Silk, Yarn

Oriental Rugs, Large Handmade Carpet Red Rugs, Traditional Rugs Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
Handmade carpet Kazak large rugs are patterned oriental rugs primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces. This red rug is made from organic materials particular to individual tribal provinces, and the rugs of the Caucasus typically display bold geometric rug designs in primary colours. Afghan Kazak-style rugs have inspired a type of Caucasian Kazak rugs that were woven in the south of Caucasus, between Tiflis and Erevan. They are not associated with any particular tribe but with the geographical areas in which they were made. One can find this size rug most suitable to be used as large living room rugs and dining room rugs as well. At the same time, this size Kazak style has been most popular at our rug store. Oriental rugs, large handmade carpet red rugs, traditional rugs sale...
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

Vintage Checkerboard Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61071 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard Design, 03'10 x 07'03. Neutral earth-tone Persian Gabbeh rugs represent a traditional style known for their simplicity, thick pile,...
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Handmade Art Abstract Design Wool Carpet in Style of Kybal, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - Perfect original condition - handmade of wool - beautiful colours - Probably only one piece made - professionally cleansed jr.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Rare Carpet or Rug Hexagon, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile White Grey Beige Flakes
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61140 Vintage Persian Hamadan runner, 03'05 x 10'03.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Spanish Wool Rug, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wool rug by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Wool D...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Striped Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century handmade Turkish Deco rug. Measures: 4'10'' x 8'3''.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Deco throw size rug. Measures: 2'6'' x 4'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile White Grey Beige Flakes
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Rug "Running". 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Rug Named "Running", Country of Origin / rug type: Scandinavia Rugs, Circa date: Vintage. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Exclusive Floral Rug, Silk Handwoven Carpet, Kurdish Oriental Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Exclusive handmade rug made of high-quality materials and designed from a very high-end rug workshop. The background of this floral rug shows this blue rug as very vivid and shiny. ...
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Early 2000s Iraqi Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Large 'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tatami' rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina. These hand-loomed dhurrie rugs executed in 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute draw their inspiration from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Jute

'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina. These hand-loomed dhurrie rugs executed in 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute draw their inspiration from traditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Jute

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Small Turkish Kilim runner in the style of midcentury modern. 3'4'' x 6'2''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant hand made wool runner rug was constructed in 1960. The fine central design features a rich red background with brown, cream and black accents that make up the sophistica...
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1960s Azerbaijani Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Stunning Handmade Space Age Wool Carpet, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning handmade Space Age wool carpet, 1970s Germany. Has been professionally cleaned. The colour shines incredibly beautiful. A stunning carpet from the 1970s in very good cond...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Taupe, and Cream, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Collaborative with virtually any style interior, Orley Shabahang’s Rain No.2 measures 8’11” x 11’7” and is hand-knotted in pure wool. With cascadi...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rölakan technique. Wool. Measures: L: 313 cm / 10' 3 1/4'' W: 176 cm / 5' 9 1/4''.   
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Wool Color Rug, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wool color rug Measures: 134 x 208 cm Iran, circa 1940.
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1950s Small Kilim Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1650s Czech Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53699 Vintage Turkish kars gallery rug. Measures:  5'06 x 11'04. Abrash. Antique wash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wool. Signed. Measures: L: 270 cm / 8' 10 1/4'' W: 163 cm / 5' 4''.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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