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How big should a foyer rug be?
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Designers recommend, in general, that there be 18 to 24 inches of bare floor on all sides of a rug. In a small room like a foyer, however, you can get away with a little less. Just make sure that the rug doesn’t bump up against any furniture.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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Circa 1890 Azerbaijani Runner
Located in London, GB
Azerbaijan has a rich history of rug weaving going back several centuries. Due to its geographic location, it stands at the crossroads of various cultures, and its carpets reflect th...
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Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs
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Wool
Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Located in London, GB
Pioneered by Walter Nichols, an American in China whose workshops were active from 1924 into the 1930s, Chinese Art Deco carpets represent a real high point in the history of 20th Ce...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
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Wool
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.8' x 4.8', 1920s - 1C1141
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug:
Design and Aesthetics:
Originating from the 1920s, this rug carries a rich history and timeless appeal.
Measuring 118cm x 149cm (approximately 3....
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Vintage 1920s Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
abc carpet Cream Solid Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'4" x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grounding foundations of Earth's natural colors and pure materials, this Cream Zameen Transitional Wool Rug - 9'4" x 12' features a shifting solid design in varying s...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
abc carpet Brown Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'5" x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grounding foundations of Earth's natural colors and pure materials, this Brown Zameen Modern Wool Rug - 9'5" x 12' features an elevated geometric design in grey, brow...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Taupe
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
