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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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Galerie Shabab Collectio Mid-20th Century American Penny Rug
Located in New York, NY
American Penny rugs are often used as decorative coverings for beds, tables, dressers, mantles and walls.
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
Exceptional Early American Folk Art Table Cover with Birds
Located in Mount Horeb, WI
Closely related to the 19th-century tradition of wool “penny rugs” and decorative table covers, this unusually large and sophisticated example reflects the resourcefulness and artist...
Category
Antique 1880s American Folk Art Rugs
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 also make the rug a one of a kind.
Category
20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
35% Off