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What is a vintage rug?

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What is a vintage rug?
Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
Nazmiyal
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile In Red 3'10" x 3'10"
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic Vintage Mid-Century Modern Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile In Red, Origin: Denmark, Circa: Middle part of the 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
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Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Area Rug. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 10 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Room Size Decorative Vintage Turkish Kars Area Rug, Origin: Turkey, Circa date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Turkish Keysari Pictorial Silk Rug 4'5" x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Turkish Keysari Pictorial Silk Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
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Early 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Indian Agra Rug. 13 ft 8 in x 16 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Antique Indian Agra Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1900 – The city of Agra, India, has an extensive history of making exquisite rugs and many other India...
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20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage French Tapestry by Georgette Owens. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 10 in
By Georgette Owens
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Tapestry by Georgette Owens, France, Mid-Twentieth Century. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 1.47 m)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

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Wool

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Vintage Picasso Inspired Mid-Century Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century Picasso-inspired tapestry rug translates Cubist portraiture into woven form. The design echoes Picasso’s Femme au Béret series, using bold lines, fractured shapes, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Indian Rugs

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Wool

Faded Bloom Antique Persian Khorasan Rug with Celestial Floral Field
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Khorasan rug reveals a sublime balance between visual delicacy and structural sophistication. Its softly muted palette—anchored in mineral greys, faded apricots,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Roaring Geometry Vintage Tribal Lion Gabbeh Rug in Fiery Red
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Roaring Geometry Vintage Tribal Lion Gabbeh Rug in Fiery Red, Country of Origin: Persian, Circa Date: Vintage This striking vintage tribal rug features a central, abstr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Geometric Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
This large size Heriz Serapi rug is exquisitely executed using color and pattern. Precise geometric lines and bold, contrasting colors define motifs and areas of this rug. The centra...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Early Transylvanian Birds Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
Astonishing Steeped in Tradition Antique Early Transylvanian Rug, Country of origin: Romania, Circa date: Antique Heritage & Provenance: Originating from renowned Transylvanian rug ...
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Antique 19th Century Romanian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Green Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900 – This antique Turkish Oushak rug draws the eye with its vibrant color palette and refi...
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Antique Early 1900s Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique European Floral Rug with Birds, Animals, and Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Origin: Europe, early 20th century Design Influence: 17th-century classical rugs with Persian and European hybridization Motifs: Dragons, birds, animals, floral medallions, urns, s...
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Early 20th Century Western European Rugs

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Wool

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