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Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 2.6' x 4.2', 1950s - 1N116
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 2.6' x 4.2', 1950s - 1N116

Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 2.6' x 4.2', 1950s - 1N116

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Persian Hamadan Rug. Hand-knotted from durable, high-quality wool circa the 1950s, this rug embodies the

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C871
Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C871

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C871

$535Sale Price|75% Off

W 46.07 in L 68.51 in

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C871

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage French Savonnerie rug in colorful shades. The rug has been made in wool in the middle of

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C1014
Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C1014

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C1014

$2,453Sale Price|75% Off

W 95.28 in L 137.41 in

Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C1014

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage French Savonnerie rug in beige, brown and golden shades. The rug is from the middle of 20th

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug 5' x 8', 1950s - 2B109
Handmade Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug 5' x 8', 1950s - 2B109

Handmade Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug 5' x 8', 1950s - 2B109

Located in Bordeaux, FR

wool in the 1950s, this large-format Kazak (5’ x 8’) is defined by its powerful symmetry and deeply

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

1950s Midcentury Berber Rug Gold Diamond Pattern Moroccan Rug by Rug & Kilim
1950s Midcentury Berber Rug Gold Diamond Pattern Moroccan Rug by Rug & Kilim

1950s Midcentury Berber Rug Gold Diamond Pattern Moroccan Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Moroccan rug

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Rug Moldovian Red Floral Handmade Wool Flatweave Carpet Livingroom
Antique Kilim Rug Moldovian Red Floral Handmade Wool Flatweave Carpet Livingroom

Antique Kilim Rug Moldovian Red Floral Handmade Wool Flatweave Carpet Livingroom

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Central Asian Kilim Rug, 1950s Handwoven Wool Flatweave with Medallion & Floral Motifs

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Vintage 1950s Moldovan Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Mongolian Rug, 1950s, 1C1000
Handmade Vintage Mongolian Rug, 1950s, 1C1000

Handmade Vintage Mongolian Rug, 1950s, 1C1000

$401Sale Price|70% Off

W 20.48 in L 23.63 in

Handmade Vintage Mongolian Rug, 1950s, 1C1000

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Mongolian collectible mat in brown shade. The rug is from the middle of 20th

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Vintage 1950s Mongolian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Mexican Kilim Rug 1.6' x 4.9' 1950s - 3K02
Handmade Vintage Mexican Kilim Rug 1.6' x 4.9' 1950s - 3K02

Handmade Vintage Mexican Kilim Rug 1.6' x 4.9' 1950s - 3K02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

rug (flatweave) Age: Circa 1950s Origin: Mexico Material: 100% Hand-woven Wool Construction

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 3' x 5.1', 1950s - 1C1147
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 3' x 5.1', 1950s - 1C1147

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 3' x 5.1', 1950s - 1C1147

$463Sale Price|70% Off

W 37.01 in L 61.42 in

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 3' x 5.1', 1950s - 1C1147

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage Bukhara Rug Origin: Uzbekistan Age: 1950s Material: Wool Color: Deep Red Design: Traditional with

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Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Runner in Beige & Brown Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Runner in Beige & Brown Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Runner in Beige & Brown Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

particular 1950s tribal piece showcases traditional motifs neatly decorating the field in comfortable beige

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 2.3' x 2.4', 1950s - 1C1100
Handmade Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 2.3' x 2.4', 1950s - 1C1100

Handmade Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 2.3' x 2.4', 1950s - 1C1100

Located in Bordeaux, FR

. Created in the 1950s, this petite rug measures 2.3' x 2.4' (71cm x 74cm) and is in good condition. Made

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Vintage 1950s Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Traditional Modern Style
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Traditional Modern Style

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Traditional Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

inviting with rich earthy colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully embodies

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan Runner rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan Runner rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan Runner rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x6 Moroccan runner rug is believed to hail from

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and fabric circa 1950-1960, this vintage 4x8 Moroccan Boucherouite rug is

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1950s Vintage Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns, Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns, Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns, Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys a one of a kind

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striations by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striations by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striations by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s

Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s

By Carl Dangel

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rug designed by Carl Dangel, Sweden, 1950s. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK
1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK

1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Dallas, TX

79032 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'03. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug with Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug with Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug with Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x7 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Judith Johansson Swedish Scandinavian Modern Röllakan, Dvärgbjörk
1950's Judith Johansson Swedish Scandinavian Modern Röllakan, Dvärgbjörk

1950's Judith Johansson Swedish Scandinavian Modern Röllakan, Dvärgbjörk

By Judith Johansson

Located in Dallas, TX

. Measures: 06.04 x 08.07. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Colorful Striped Turkish Kilim Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
1950's Colorful Striped Turkish Kilim Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

1950's Colorful Striped Turkish Kilim Carpet with Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug showcases double-colored bands in vibrant hues set against a rich

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 2' x 3.1', 1950s - 1C1144
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 2' x 3.1', 1950s - 1C1144

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 2' x 3.1', 1950s - 1C1144

$267Sale Price|70% Off

W 24.02 in L 37.8 in

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 2' x 3.1', 1950s - 1C1144

Located in Bordeaux, FR

wool, this rug exudes authenticity and charm. Condition and Rarity: Despite some signs of age, it

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Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1950s Persian Kerman Rug - Floral Medallion, 2.11'' x 4.11' -1C1246
Vintage 1950s Persian Kerman Rug - Floral Medallion, 2.11'' x 4.11' -1C1246

Vintage 1950s Persian Kerman Rug - Floral Medallion, 2.11'' x 4.11' -1C1246

Located in Bordeaux, FR

An exquisite example of Mid-Century Persian artistry, this 1950s Kerman rug (sometimes referred to

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 4' x 6.1', 1950s - 1D92
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 4' x 6.1', 1950s - 1D92

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 4' x 6.1', 1950s - 1D92

$1,570Sale Price|20% Off

W 49.61 in L 72.45 in

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug 4' x 6.1', 1950s - 1D92

Located in Bordeaux, FR

it graces your floor without overwhelming your space. The rug is woven from high-quality wool

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Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1950s European Needlework Rug

Located in New York, NY

1950s European Needlework Rug Size: 9'7" × 10'0" (292 × 304 cm) Vibrant and meticulously detailed

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Mid-20th Century British Western European Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal acquisitions

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Brown, Black, White Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Brown, Black, White Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Brown, Black, White Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x10 rug from Rug & Kilim’s newly unveiled curation of incredibly rare

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x13 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest prominent curation of rare, exciting

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Rya Rug, Abstract Design, 1950s
Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Rya Rug, Abstract Design, 1950s

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Rya Rug, Abstract Design, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

, abstract and casual interiors. This rug is simply an art work. Vintage mid century Scandinavian Swedish

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x12 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare, vibrant tribal rugs

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Distressed Hamadan Rug 4.2' x 6.2', 1950s - 1C1186
Handmade Vintage Persian Distressed Hamadan Rug 4.2' x 6.2', 1950s - 1C1186

Handmade Vintage Persian Distressed Hamadan Rug 4.2' x 6.2', 1950s - 1C1186

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Charming Vintage Hamadan Rug (Middle East), Circa 1950s Bring a piece of authentic textile artistry

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage chaput kilim rug from a rare new curation joining

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Artistry Meets Vintage Bukhara Rug, 3.1' x 5', 1950s - 1C1192
Contemporary Artistry Meets Vintage Bukhara Rug, 3.1' x 5', 1950s - 1C1192

Contemporary Artistry Meets Vintage Bukhara Rug, 3.1' x 5', 1950s - 1C1192

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Unique Uzbek Bukhara Rug Modified by French Artist, Circa 1950s This is an extraordinary and highly

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Floral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink Field, Central Medallion, circa 1950s
Floral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink Field, Central Medallion, circa 1950s

Floral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Pink Field, Central Medallion, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

In the Persian Tabriz manner. The light rose field displays a flame edged round eggshell medallion with en suite inner corners, supported by strong leaf and blossom sprays. Light cor...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest prominent curation of distinguished

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Minimalist Design, 1950s
Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Minimalist Design, 1950s

Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Minimalist Design, 1950s

$1,427Sale Price|20% Off

W 37.41 in L 87.01 in

Vintage Turkish Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, Minimalist Design, 1950s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 606 - Old Turkish carpet, very pleasant for quality, colors and design: a simple grass green trellis on a cream background. It's soft and welcoming, even on a sofa. That's a goo...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.5', 1950s - 2B85
Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.5', 1950s - 2B85

Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.5', 1950s - 2B85

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug with Abstract Geometric Motif, 3' x 4.5', 1950s Description A

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Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Colorful Stripe Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Colorful Stripe Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Colorful Stripe Polychromatic by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug 'Girls in the window' designed by Edna Martin, 1950s
Rug 'Girls in the window' designed by Edna Martin, 1950s

Rug 'Girls in the window' designed by Edna Martin, 1950s

By Edna Martin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rug ‘Flickorna i fönstret’ designed by Edna Martin. L: 254 cm / 8' 4" W: 202 cm / 6' 7 1/2"

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Vintage 1950s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Midcentury Vintage Oushak Runner Red Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Midcentury Vintage Oushak Runner Red Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Midcentury Vintage Oushak Runner Red Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century Oushak runner employs a

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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1950s Wool Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s wool rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every 1950s wool rug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s wool rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s wool rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Zeki Müren, Ingegerd Silow and Rug & Kilim each produced at least one beautiful 1950s wool rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Wool Rug?

A 1950s wool rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,818, while the lowest priced sells for $79 and the highest can go for as much as $140,000.

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.