Why are Navajo rugs so expensive?

Navajo rugs are so expensive due to their exemplary craftsmanship and use of high quality wool. The tightness of the weaving, size of the rug, dyes used and condition all affect a Navajo rug's price. Prices for Navajo rugs typically range anywhere from $100 to a few thousand dollars. Find Navajo rugs and carpets now on 1stDibs.

What do Navajo rugs represent?

Navajo rugs represent a form of creativity for the Navajo women who weaved them. The weavers adapted new patterns and materials into the original weaving technique, evolving the designs and styles over time. However, the technique has remained the same for centuries. Shop a variety of antique and vintage Navajo rugs on 1stDibs.

How much is a Navajo rug worth?

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How can I tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real?

To tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real, examine the ends. On an authentic rug or blanket, the weaving is continuous. If the ends of the yarns appear tucked in, the item is not continuous and unlikely to be authentic. Find a range of expertly vetted Navajo blankets and rugs on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

How do you identify 1930s furniture?

To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.

Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

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1930s Tan and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'2" x 5'2"

$3,650

1930s Tan and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'2" x 5'2"

Located in New York, NY

Nested zigzag bands in red, charcoal, gray and ivory form a large lozenge at the center of this 1930s Navajo rug. The serrated bands spread out from the middle and meet the sides in ...

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Vintage 1930s American Other North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Vintage Navajo Area Rug from Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, Arizona

$14,500

1930s Vintage Navajo Area Rug from Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, Arizona

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

This large vintage Navajo area rug, handwoven in the 1930s by a skilled Diné (Navajo) weaver, originates from the historic Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Arizona—a renowned hub of N...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color

$9,599Sale Price|20% Off

1930's Navajo Storm Pattern Rug, Gray Color

Located in Port Washington, NY

Navajo rugs and blankets are textiles produced by Navajo people of the Four Corners area of the United States. Navajo textiles are highly regarded and have been sought after as trade...

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Early 20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Navajo Ganado Pictorial Rug with Bow and Arrow, Hubbell Trading Post

$5,750

1930s Navajo Ganado Pictorial Rug with Bow and Arrow, Hubbell Trading Post

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional vintage Navajo rug, woven in the 1930s, is a rare and striking example of Ganado pictorial weaving.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930's Southwestern-Style Storm Kilim Rug

$4,199

1930's Southwestern-Style Storm Kilim Rug

By Native American Art, Navajo

Located in Dallas, TX

77527 Vintage Crystal Storm Southwestern style Kilim Rug, 03'00 x 05'11. This exquisite handwoven wool Crystal Southwestern style Kilim rug is a splendid example of the Storm pattern...

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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Navajo rug circa 1930 two-tone brown diamond zigzag pattern natural wool

$2,159Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Navajo rug circa 1930 two-tone brown diamond zigzag pattern natural wool

Located in Port Washington, NY

Zigzags often symbolize lightning or water, while diamonds can represent harmony, mountains, or protection in Diné cosmology. By the 1930s, Navajo rugs had transitioned fully from bl...

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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

$2,250

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s Hand Woven Navajo Indian Eye Dazzler Weaving. Wonderful Earth toned Color pallet. Nice tight weave. The binding is still in good condition. Some areas are slightly worn from a...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red Ivory Antiqe Navajo Rug - Ganado Trading Post 5'x7'5" Flatwoven Carpet

$9,000

1930s Red Ivory Antiqe Navajo Rug - Ganado Trading Post 5'x7'5" Flatwoven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930s American Navajo hand-woven wool rug, 5' x 7'9" (60 x 93 in), in ivory and red tones.

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Native American Navajo Large Geometric Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

$18,000

Antique Native American Navajo Large Geometric Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

Located in New York, NY

This a large, and therefore rare, antique native American Navajo Geometric rug, circa 1920-1930s in grey and ivory and measures 6.8 x 10.2 ft.

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Vintage 1920s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

$20,000

Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

Located in New York, NY

This a large, and therefore rare, antique Native American Navajo Geometric rug, circa 1920s-1930s in grey and ivory and measures 7.7 x 10.8 ft.

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Vintage 1920s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 5'4"

$4,800

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 5'4"

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American Navajo Ivory 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional weaving represents the pinnacle of American textile artistry from the early 20th...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'8" x 6'6"

$4,200

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'8" x 6'6"

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Flat Weave Rug refined, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Red Grey Black Geometric Native American Navajo Rug, circa 1930s

$6,000

Antique Red Grey Black Geometric Native American Navajo Rug, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This one is a lovely example of Navajo weavings from the 1930s and measures 3.3 x 5.3 ft.

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Vintage 1930s North American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'

$5,200

1930s Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Navajo Wool Small Scatter Size Flat Weave 1930s Rectangle Antique Native American Gray Color Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 1'3"X1'4" Weave Wool Carpet

$1,200

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 1'3"X1'4" Weave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Navajo hand-woven wool rug, 1'3" x 1'4" (15 x 16 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. A striking antique multi...

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Navajo regional rug ( 5' x 7' 8'' - 152 x 233 cm )

$12,000

1930s Navajo regional rug ( 5' x 7' 8'' - 152 x 233 cm )

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good. Antique 1930s Wool Rectangle Flat Weave Gray Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'9" x 6'4"

$3,600

1930s Red and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'9" x 6'4"

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Rectangle Navajo Antique Wool Small Scatter Size 1930s American Gray Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'9" x 3'4"

$3,300

1930s Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'9" x 3'4"

Located in New York, NY

Square Antique Flat Weave Wool Small Scatter Size Native American Navajo Ivory 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece of Native American textile art represents the endu...

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large 1930s Navajo Crystal Area Weaving

$25,000

Large 1930s Navajo Crystal Area Weaving

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Navajo crystal area weaving, all naturals. Graphic, great natural colors. 5'5" x 8'7". Very little if any wear. Origin: Navajo, Southwest Period: circa 1930 Dimensions: 11'5" x 7'. ...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 2'7" x 4'8"

$600

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 2'7" x 4'8"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930s American Native hand-knotted wool rug, 2'7" x 4'8" (31 x 56 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Conditi...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Red Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'5" x 6'2" Flatwoven Tribal Rug

$3,500

1930s Ivory Red Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'5" x 6'2" Flatwoven Tribal Rug

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good, repaired. Rewoven. Antique Navajo American Ivory 1930s Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'3" x 5'

$4,300

1930s Camel and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'3" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930s American Native woven wool rug, 3'3" x 5' (39 x 60 in), in camel, red and black tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good C...

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Grey Red Brown Antique Tribal Navajo Rug 3'10"x7'4" Flatwoven Wool Carpet

$8,200

1930s Grey Red Brown Antique Tribal Navajo Rug 3'10"x7'4" Flatwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Navajo hand-woven wool rug, 3'10" x 7'4" (46 x 88 in), in red, brown and grey tones.

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Brown Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 6'

$2,600

1930s Brown Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo Native American Geometric Ivory Beige Cream White 1930s Rug, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'

$11,250

1930s Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Red Navajo Small Scatter Size Wool Rug, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 7'

$6,500

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3' x 7'

Located in New York, NY

Antique Native American Navajo Ivory 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935. This exceptional weaving captures the stark beauty and powerful design language characteristic of mid-1930s Navajo te...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'6"

$4,400

1930s Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 4'6"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 3'6" x 4'6" (42 x 54 in), in grey tones. Condition: good. 1930s American Navajo Rug ( 3'6" x 4'6", 107 x 137 ) Antique Navajo...

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'10" x 7'

$6,800

1930s Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'10" x 7'

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Gray 1930s Gray Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Beige Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 6' x 11'

$19,500

1930s Beige Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 6' x 11'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 6' x 11' (72 x 132 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. ...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Grey Black Red Antique American Navajo Carpet 4' x 5'8" Flatwoven Wool Rug

$3,800

1930s Grey Black Red Antique American Navajo Carpet 4' x 5'8" Flatwoven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good. Antique Navajo American Flat Weave Rug distinctive, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'9" x 5'4"

$1,950

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'9" x 5'4"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 3'9" x 5'4" (45 x 64 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition....

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red Black Ivory Antique American Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug 3'1" x 4'7" Carpet

$2,700

1930s Red Black Ivory Antique American Navajo Eye Dazzler Rug 3'1" x 4'7" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Navajo hand-woven wool rug, 3'1" x 4'7" (37 x 55 in), in ivory, red and black tones.

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Vintage 1920s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 7'9"

$9,800

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 7'9"

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet with Corn Design Antique Allover Geometric Wool Flat Weave Gray 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935.

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Vintage American Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 3'3" x 4'10"

$1,950

1930s Vintage American Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 3'3" x 4'10"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Scandinavian Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 3'3" x 4'10" (39 x 58 in). Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition....

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Vintage 1930s American Scandinavian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 4'7"

$2,600

1930s Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 4'7"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 4' x 4'7" (48 x 55 in), in gray tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. T...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 6'

$3,650

1930s Ivory Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 2'10" x 6' (34 x 72 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. ...

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Medallion Antique American Navajo Carpet 4x5'3" Flatweave Wool Rug

$3,750

1930s Multi Medallion Antique American Navajo Carpet 4x5'3" Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique American Navajo Gray 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional Navajo weaving from the American Southwest is defined by its sophisticated use of...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'2''x3'6'' Flatweave Rug

$3,400

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'2''x3'6'' Flatweave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Native American Navajo Medallion Pattern Square Flat Weave Rug, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Navajo Yei Pictorial Floor or Wall Weaving

$5,500

1930s Navajo Yei Pictorial Floor or Wall Weaving

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Seven figure pictorial Yei weaving. Bright colors, hand dyed yarns over natural cream background. Very little if any wear. Beautiful weaving! Great for floor or wall. Origin: Navajo...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 3'6" x 5'9" - 107 x 175 )

$6,000

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 3'6" x 5'9" - 107 x 175 )

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good. A 1930s American Navajo rug, The piece measures approximately 3'6" × 5'9" (107 × 175 cm).

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'4" x 7'4"

$9,000

1930s Red and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4'4" x 7'4"

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Navajo Flat Weave Gray Color Native American Flat Weave Rug Circa 1930s, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Da...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 3'9"x7' Flatwoven Wool Carpet

$8,800

1930s Ivory Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 3'9"x7' Flatwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Early 20th Century Navajo Rug 1930s Allover Geometric Wool Antique Handwoven Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle Native American Navajo Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'4"x5'3" Flatweave Wool Rug

$4,500

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'4"x5'3" Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo Native American Geometric Flat Weave Gray Rug, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Tribal Geometric American Navajo Rug 3'5"x4'5" Flatweave Wool Carpet

$4,500

1930s Ivory Tribal Geometric American Navajo Rug 3'5"x4'5" Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Ivory 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Stripe Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'2"x6'2" Handwoven Wool Rug

$4,400

1930s Ivory Stripe Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'2"x6'2" Handwoven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 6'2", 127 x 188 ) Allover Geometric Flat Weave 1930s Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Rectangle Antique Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'

$3,800

1930s Camel and Gray Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Condition: good, overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Brown 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'8" x 5'

$3,500

1930s Ivory and Red Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'8" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Flat Weave Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Rug 4'6''x6'8'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

$7,100

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Rug 4'6''x6'8'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1935 American Tribal hand-woven wool rug, 4'6" x 6'8" (54 x 80 in), in gray tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique A...

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Rug 4'8''x7'9'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

$8,800

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Rug 4'8''x7'9'' Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1935 American Tribal hand-knotted wool rug, 4'8" x 7'9" (56 x 93 in), in gray tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique...

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Red and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 6'10"

$4,100

1930s Red and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 4' x 6'10"

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Woven in the 1930s, this Navajo rug has a warm gray field with three columns of ivory diamonds, each outlined in serrated black.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 4'

$2,300

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 2'10" x 4'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 2'10" x 4' (34 x 48 in), in ivory and grey tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Co...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Cream Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'9"

$3,800

1930s Ivory and Cream Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 5'9"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American hooked hand-woven wool rug, 3'6" x 5'9" (42 x 69 in), in ivory, cream and red tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 6'

$3,800

1930s Ivory and Grey Vintage American Hooked Navajo Rug 3'6" x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1930 American Native hand-woven wool rug, 3'6" x 6' (42 x 72 in), in ivory and grey tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Con...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Tribal Antique American Navajo Rug 2'6" x 3'10" Flatwoven Wool Carpet

$2,250

1930s Gray Tribal Antique American Navajo Rug 2'6" x 3'10" Flatwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Geometric Gray 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 4'10" x 7'3" Woven Wool Carpet

$8,200

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 4'10" x 7'3" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo Small Scatter Size Wool Chocolate Rug, Country of Origin: Native American Rugs, Circa Date: 1935.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Tribal Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'9"x 6'9" Flatweave Wool Rug

$3,800

1930s Gray Tribal Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'9"x 6'9" Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo American Gray 1930s Flatweave Rug. This exceptional textile represents the apex of American Southwest weaving tradition, offering a graphic an...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Antique American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet 2'4" x 4'3" Woven Rug

$2,700

1930s Gray Antique American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet 2'4" x 4'3" Woven Rug

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. A 1930s American Navajo Two Grey Hills carpet, measuring approximately 61.1 × 122.0 cm (about 2'0" × 4'0").

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Grey and Black Vintage American Hooked Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 5' x 7'6"

$11,000

1930s Grey and Black Vintage American Hooked Navajo Hand Knotted Rug 5' x 7'6"

Located in New York, NY

Small Scatter Size Gray Rectangle Flat Weave American Antique Navajo 1930s Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece of Americana represents the peak of early 20th-century ...

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet 4'x7' Wool Rug

$6,000

1930s Gray Diamond Antique American Navajo Two Grey Hills Carpet 4'x7' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo Small Scatter Size Wool Black, Grey Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Camel Zig Zag Antique American Navajo Rug 4' x 6' 2" Flatweave Wool Carpet

$7,200

1930s Camel Zig Zag Antique American Navajo Rug 4' x 6' 2" Flatweave Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Overall Good Condition. Antique Navajo Small Scatter Size Wool Brown Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

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Navajo Klagetoh Large Runner

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W 69 in L 152 in

Navajo Klagetoh Large Runner

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Tucson, AZ

Extremely long 1930s Navajo runner. Rugs of this size were often made as commissions directly through the trading post.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Indian Rugs

1930's Navajo Rug

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W 60 in L 30 in

1930's Navajo Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930's geometric Navajo rug with great bold graphics.

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Vintage 1930s American More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Optical Tumbling Block Pattern, Circa 1930s, Brown White

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W 38.5 in L 51 in

Vintage Navajo Rug, Optical Tumbling Block Pattern, Circa 1930s, Brown White

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Navajo Rug with Tumbling Block design, Trading Post Rug, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Crystal Trading Post, circa 1930s-1950s, Brown, Camel, Ivory

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W 84 in L 64 in

Vintage Navajo Rug, Crystal Trading Post, circa 1930s-1950s, Brown, Camel, Ivory

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage antique Navajo rug from the crystal trading post, crystal, New Mexico, circa 1930s-1950s.

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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930-1940'S GEOMETRIC NAVAJO / INDIAN WEAVING RUG

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W 52 in L 32 in

1930-1940'S GEOMETRIC NAVAJO / INDIAN WEAVING RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL GEOMETRIC INDIAN WEAVING RUG. THIS NAVAJO RUG IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND WONDERFUL COLORS W/ORIGINAL TIES IN CORNERS.

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Vintage 1930s American Rugs

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Wool

Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Wool Rug, circa 1930’s

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W 73.5 in L 48.5 in

Antique Southwest Native American Indian Navajo Wool Rug, circa 1930’s

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Southwestern Native American Indian Navajo rug offers wool construction with stripes having serrated diamond pattern, c1930 Measures - .25''H x 73.5''W x 48.5''D.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Indian Rugs

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Wool

Circa 1930 Navajo Storm Pattern Rug by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Ivory, Brown

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W 42 in L 59 in

Circa 1930 Navajo Storm Pattern Rug by Geraldine Johnson in Gray, Ivory, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 3’ 6” x 5’ Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: SW United States Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes The Pe...

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug

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W 64 in L 31.5 in

1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Eye Dazzler Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian Weaving runner rug.This eye dazzler has been prof. cleaned and in pristine condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Rugs

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Wool

Antique Striped 1930's Navajo Tribal Woven Blanket Native Rug Saddle Bedspread

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W 54 in L 86 in

Antique Striped 1930's Navajo Tribal Woven Blanket Native Rug Saddle Bedspread

Located in Dayton, OH

Authentic tribal rug/blanket. Beautifully detailed with a striped design. Circa 1930s. Dimensions 54" x 86" (L x W)

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Vintage 1930s Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 1'6" x 3' - 45 x 90 )

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W 18 in L 35 in

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 1'6" x 3' - 45 x 90 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 1'6" x 3' - 45 x 90 )

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 3'3"x 5'6" - 99 x 167 )

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W 39 in L 66 in

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 3'3"x 5'6" - 99 x 167 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Rug ( 3'3"x 5'6" - 99 x 167 )

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Vintage 1910s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Trading Post Era, circa 1930s, Brown, White, Red, Black

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H 93 in W 55 in D 0.3 in

Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Trading Post Era, circa 1930s, Brown, White, Red, Black

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Navajo rug, circa 1930s, Trading Post era, woven of native hand-spun wool in natural fleece colors of brown/tan with a geometric pattern in white/ivory, black/brown and anili...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 6' - 127 x 182 )

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W 50 in L 72 in

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 6' - 127 x 182 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'2" x 6' - 127 x 182 ) This vintage piece shows a Chinle-style design of bands of jagged lozenges or equally barbed zig-zags on a sandy cream field wi...

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 2'10" x 4'6" - 86 x 137 cm )

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W 34 in L 54 in

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 2'10" x 4'6" - 86 x 137 cm )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 2'10" x 4'6" - 86 x 137 cm )

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930'S NAVAJO WEAVING/FEATHER PATTERN RUG

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H 37 in W 65 in

1930'S NAVAJO WEAVING/FEATHER PATTERN RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS FANTASTIC WEAVING/FEATHER PATTERN RUG IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS ALL THE ORIGINAL CORNER TIES. THE COLORS ARE GREAT AND UNUSUAL.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Kilim with Geometric Design in Black, Ivory and Brown

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W 38 in L 84 in

1930s American Navajo Kilim with Geometric Design in Black, Ivory and Brown

Located in Atlanta, GA

1930s American Navajo Kilim with geometric design in black, ivory and brown, rug s12-0604, country of origin / type: America / Navajo, circa 1930 This intriguing antique Navajo Ki...

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Rustic Beige Field Geometric Antique American Navajo Flatweave Wool Rug

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W 72 in L 132 in

1930s Rustic Beige Field Geometric Antique American Navajo Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is an exceptional and highly authentic early 20th-century American Navajo carpet, dating back to circa 1930. Spanning 6'3" x 11'4", this striking flat-weave textile features a b...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

AUTHENTIC 1930'S NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING/EYE DAZZLER RUG

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H 32 in W 35 in

AUTHENTIC 1930'S NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING/EYE DAZZLER RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

AUTHENTIC 1930'S NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING RUG IN BOLD COLORS ON A NATURAL GROUND.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Wool

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

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W 96 in L 150 in

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Carpet ( 8' x 12' 6'' - 245 x 382 cm )

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Ivory Geometric Figurative American Navajo Yei Carpet 3' 5'' x 5' Wool Rug

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W 41 in L 60 in

1930s Ivory Geometric Figurative American Navajo Yei Carpet 3' 5'' x 5' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Navajo Yei Carpet ( 3' 5'' x 5' - 104 x 152 cm ) Antique Navajo American Allover Ivory 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935.

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Vintage 1930s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Navajo - Rio Grande Carpet ( 7'8" x 10'2" - 233 x 309 cm)

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W 92 in L 122 in

1930s Navajo - Rio Grande Carpet ( 7'8" x 10'2" - 233 x 309 cm)

Located in New York, NY

This shared-warp, flat tapestry woven piece is extremely rare both for its large size and for its much abrashed rich dark blue ground highlighted by streaking white “shooting stars”....

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Vintage 1920s Mexican Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s White Geometric Antique Native American Navajo Crystal Flat Weave Runner

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W 24 in L 108 in

1930s White Geometric Antique Native American Navajo Crystal Flat Weave Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Flat Weave Ivory Beige Cream White 1930s Runner Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This striking textile is a superb example of early 20th-century Native Americ...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket in Double-Faced Twill with Geometric Design

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W 43 in L 18 in

1930s Navajo Double Saddle Blanket in Double-Faced Twill with Geometric Design

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This circa 1930s Navajo double saddle blanket is an exceptional example of early 20th-century Native American weaving and textile design. Handwoven in a finely executed double-faced ...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Fantastic Early 1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Great Geometrics

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H 43 in W 83 in

Fantastic Early 1930's Navajo Indian Weaving Great Geometrics

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 1930'S NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING RUG OR LARGE WALL HANGING.FANTASTIC EARLY COLORS AND GREAT CONDITION.THIS IS A VERY UNUSUAL PATTERN AND A LARGE RUG TOO.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Yei Rug 'Yeibichai Pictorial Weaving', circa 1930s

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W 71 in L 43 in

Vintage Navajo Yei Rug 'Yeibichai Pictorial Weaving', circa 1930s

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Antique/vintage 1930s Navajo pictorial weaving known as a Yei rug with 8 Yei figures, the Yeibichai or Talking Gods, are surrounded by a hooked border woven of native wool that was h...

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Vintage 1930s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Navajo Rug, Pictorial Yei Weaving circa 1920s-1930s Southwestern Textile

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W 78 in L 48 in

Vintage Navajo Rug, Pictorial Yei Weaving circa 1920s-1930s Southwestern Textile

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Navajo rug, circa 1920s-1930s, Pictorial Weaving with six Yei (Yeibichai) figures holding feathers.

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Vintage 1920s American Native American North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Antique Native American Navajo Landscape Weaving Rug with Birds, circa 1930s

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W 48 in L 77 in

Antique Native American Navajo Landscape Weaving Rug with Birds, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Antique native American Navajo landscape weaving with birds and sunset, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs

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Wool

1930's Navajo Indian Chiefs Rug

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H 58 in W 62 in

1930's Navajo Indian Chiefs Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece dates to the late 1930's and is excellent condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Objects

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Wool

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1930s Navajo Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1930s navajo rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and angora, all 1930s navajo rugs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1930s navajo rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1930s navajo rugs bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1930s navajo rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Navajo Indian Art and Navajo produced popular 1930s navajo rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are 1930s Navajo Rugs?

Prices for 1930s navajo rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1930s navajo rugs begin at $280 and can go as high as $41,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.

Questions About 1930s Navajo Rugs

Why are Navajo rugs so expensive?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Navajo rugs are so expensive due to their exemplary craftsmanship and use of high quality wool. The tightness of the weaving, size of the rug, dyes used and condition all affect a Navajo rug's price. Prices for Navajo rugs typically range anywhere from $100 to a few thousand dollars. Find Navajo rugs and carpets now on 1stDibs.
What do Navajo rugs represent?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Navajo rugs represent a form of creativity for the Navajo women who weaved them. The weavers adapted new patterns and materials into the original weaving technique, evolving the designs and styles over time. However, the technique has remained the same for centuries. Shop a variety of antique and vintage Navajo rugs on 1stDibs.
How much is a Navajo rug worth?
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NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
That depends on how rare and collectible it is.
How can I tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a Navajo blanket or rug is real, examine the ends. On an authentic rug or blanket, the weaving is continuous. If the ends of the yarns appear tucked in, the item is not continuous and unlikely to be authentic. Find a range of expertly vetted Navajo blankets and rugs on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
How do you identify 1930s furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.