1940's Southwestern-Style Yeibichai-Figure Kilim Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
America. Measures: 02'11 x 04'04. Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Navajo Rug
Antique Navajo rug, Chief 's blanket third phase variant design, Circa 1940
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
rug has. The talented Navajo weaver wove this chief blanket with wool yarns that were dyed with
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Vintage 1940s American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Red Geometric Antique American Navajo Rug 2'2"x2'10" Wool Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Navajo Rug ( 2'2" x 2'10" - 66 x 86 ) Antique Navajo American Coral
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Vintage 1940s American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Gray Geometric Tribal American Navajo Carpet 4'7"x6'10" Flatweave Wool Rug
$3,000
W 55 in L 82 in
1940s Gray Geometric Tribal American Navajo Carpet 4'7"x6'10" Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 4'7" x 6' 10" - 140 x 210 cm ) Antique Navajo Small Scatter Size
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'x5'8'' Flatweave Wool Rug
$3,500
W 48 in L 68 in
1940s Gray Geometric Antique American Navajo Carpet 4'x5'8'' Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Size Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional weaving represents the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Camel Stripe Antique American Navajo ChinleWideRuins Rug 2'x3' Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
American Brown 1940s Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional piece of Americana weaving represents the
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Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Gray Medallion Antique American Navajo Rug 6'10" x 9'6" Woven Wool Carpet
$13,600
W 82 in L 114 in
1940s Gray Medallion Antique American Navajo Rug 6'10" x 9'6" Woven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Rug ( 6' 10" x 9' 6" - 210 x 290 cm ) Antique Navajo Wool Gray Rug, Country
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Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Vintage Navajo Kilim with Tribal Diamond Design in Earthy Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s vintage Navajo with Tribal diamond design in earthy tones. Measures: 3'7 x 5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Stripe Ingrain Rug American SW Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket 2'6"x4'4 Carpet
$1,450
W 30 in L 52 in
1940s Stripe Ingrain Rug American SW Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket 2'6"x4'4 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket ( 2'6" x 4'4" -76 x 132 ) This exceptional
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Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Multi Zig Zag Tribal Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'9"x6' Weave Wool Rug
$3,750
W 45 in L 72 in
1940s Multi Zig Zag Tribal Antique American Navajo Carpet 3'9"x6' Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Carpet ( 3'9" x 6' x 115 x 183 ) Antique Navajo American Geometric Ivory
Category
Vintage 1940s American Tribal North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Black White American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket Wool Carpet 3' x 5'6" Rug
$1,500
W 36 in L 66 in
1940s Black White American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket Wool Carpet 3' x 5'6" Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s American Navajo Twill Saddle Blanket Carpet ( 3' x 5'6" - 92 x 167 cm ) Antique Navajo
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rhythm of the Four Directions: A Mid-20th Century Navajo Chevron Rug, Handmade
Located in Port Washington, NY
This striking mid-20th century Navajo rug is defined by a bold, rhythmic arrangement of
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navajo Hand-Woven Vintage Ganado Textile Floor Pillow, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terrific Navajo floor pillow hand-crafted from a vintage 1940s Navajo Ganado Rug with a deep red
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
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1940s Modern Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Rug with Natural Fibers
Unavailable
W 35 in L 67 in
1940s Modern Native American Navajo Handwoven Wool Rug with Natural Fibers
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautifully handmade woven rug has a central diamond shape with Greek key design on two sides
Category
20th Century American Navajo Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navajo Eye Dazzler Woven Rug, circa 1940s
Located in Cookeville, TN
Featured is a classic, circa 1940s regional Navajo reservation eye dazzler rug. The rug is hand
Category
Vintage 1940s American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s Large Navajo Rug
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1940s handwoven wool Navajo rug, with amazing detail and colors.
Category
20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Optical Regional Rug, Navajo, circa 1940s
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A unique Navajo textile woven in a striking optical design of native hand-spun wool with natural
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Two grey hills arose as a regional style center during the 1940s. These Navajo Indian rugs are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Navajo North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometric Navajo Indian Weaving Rug From 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GEOMETRIC NAVAJO INDIAN WEAVING RUG.GREAT CONDITION AND WONDERFUL PATTERN.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Rug, Pan Reservation, Klagetoh, circa 1940s-1950s, Gray Red Ivory
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W 40 in L 68.25 in
Vintage Navajo Rug, Pan Reservation, Klagetoh, circa 1940s-1950s, Gray Red Ivory
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Navajo rug, Pan-Reservation, Klagetoh style, Trading Post area rug circa 1940s - 1950s
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Rug, 1940s, Trading Post Era with Crosses, Red Brown White Black
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W 65.5 in L 94 in
Vintage Navajo Rug, 1940s, Trading Post Era with Crosses, Red Brown White Black
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Navajo Area rug, Trading Post Era, circa 1940s with Native Hand spun wool in natural fleece
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Rug, Pictorial Yei Weaving, 20th Century
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 1940s Navajo Yei (Yeibichai) area rug depicting eight pollinator figures as well as the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Native American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Navajo Area Rug, Trading Post Era, circa 1940s
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
A vintage southwestern Navajo Trading Post era wool area rug woven of native hand-spun wool in a
Category
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wool
Navajo Eye Dazzler Textile, 1940s
By Navajo
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A Classic Navajo eye dazzler textile in ochre, neutrals and a pop of red, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Native American North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1940s, Modern Chevron Design Navajo Woven Rug in Natural Wool Fibres
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful handwoven Navajo rug is made with natural wool fibres. Authentic Native American
Category
20th Century American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Tulipwood
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1940s Navajo Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s navajo rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940s navajo rug — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s navajo rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Navajo Indian Art and Navajo each produced at least one beautiful 1940s navajo rug that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1940s Navajo Rug?
The average selling price for a 1940s navajo rug at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $13,600 for the highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About 1940s Navajo Rug
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Navajo 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Navajo 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?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on how rare and collectible it is. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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