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What is a penny rug used for?
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Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Vintage American Penny Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Penny carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. American Penny rugs
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Felt, Cotton
American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Rug in Natural Tones
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Penny vintage Turkish rug. The warm colors as well as intricate patterns not only add character but
Category
20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool