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Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden
Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden

Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden

By Ege Rya

Located in Antwerp, BE

in wool and hand knotted. Black and white stripes with blue tufted accents. Dimensions: 170 cm.   

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Rugs

Andy WarholRugs, circa 1982

$20,000

H 8 in W 10 in

Rugs

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

life with black-and-white photos (unique silver gelatin prints usually measuring 8” x 10”). Around the

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Black with White and Red Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Black with White and Red Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Black with White and Red Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9x10 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1950s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sivas Wool and Silk Rug in White, Gray, Black and Charcoal
Vintage Sivas Wool and Silk Rug in White, Gray, Black and Charcoal

Vintage Sivas Wool and Silk Rug in White, Gray, Black and Charcoal

Located in Atlanta, GA

; Keivan Woven Arts: rug AN-118157; vintage Sivas cotton and silk rug in white, gray and charcoal; vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Vintage Striped Kilim Rug in Gray, White, and Black by Rug & Kilim
Handwoven Vintage Striped Kilim Rug in Gray, White, and Black by Rug & Kilim

Handwoven Vintage Striped Kilim Rug in Gray, White, and Black by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

forgiving, versatile gray with black and white stripes, connoting a sought-after paneled weaving style among

Category

1950s Turkish Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black and White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1950s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

VintagePersian Black and White Striped Flat Weave Rug  Hand-Spun Wool & Veg Dyes
VintagePersian Black and White Striped Flat Weave Rug  Hand-Spun Wool & Veg Dyes

VintagePersian Black and White Striped Flat Weave Rug Hand-Spun Wool & Veg Dyes

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

pigments, offering a striking black-and-white striped design with subtle red accents. Its bold, minimalist

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Brown, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Brown, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Brown, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, underscores by ebony black, chocolate brown, white, and burgundy tones in its particular range of rich hues

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1950s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Karim Rashid, 'Nova Black/White' Rug
Karim Rashid, 'Nova Black/White' Rug

Karim Rashid, 'Nova Black/White' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Karim Rashid - 'Nova Black/White' Rug 6' x 6' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk Enhance your home

Category

1980s Unknown Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Mid-Century Rug in Red, White and Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Mid-Century Rug in Red, White and Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Mid-Century Rug in Red, White and Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

creation in bold color and artisan design alike. The play of the positive-negative element of white and

Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Black and White Kilim Rug, Minimalist Style, Turkey, 1930
Hand-Woven Black and White Kilim Rug, Minimalist Style, Turkey, 1930

Hand-Woven Black and White Kilim Rug, Minimalist Style, Turkey, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1210 - Old Turkish kilim from Toros Adana, simply woven in black and white wool : antique and now

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim Black and Off-White Stripe - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim Black and Off-White Stripe - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim Black and Off-White Stripe - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Woven in a palette of off-white and taupe tones, the rug is composed of alternating narrow and wide

Category

1950s Persian Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Postmodern Tan, Black and White Rectangular Area Rug
Postmodern Tan, Black and White Rectangular Area Rug

Postmodern Tan, Black and White Rectangular Area Rug

$556Sale Price|20% Off

W 84 in L 60 in

Postmodern Tan, Black and White Rectangular Area Rug

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage postmodern rectangular area rug. Features a tan interior with a black border with

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Fabric

European Inspired Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Black and White Runner Rug
European Inspired Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Black and White Runner Rug

European Inspired Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Black and White Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

solid white field and a black border inspired by European floral design. Complete flowers, rosettes, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Navy Blue, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Navy Blue, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Navy Blue, Black & White Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, underscores by navy blue, black and white tones in its particular range of rich hues. Keen eyes for detail may

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Solid Monochrome in Gray, White, and Black - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim, Solid Monochrome in Gray, White, and Black - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim, Solid Monochrome in Gray, White, and Black - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

weaving tradition like that in this rug. This particular piece is a graceful exploration of organic rhythm

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1950s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1950s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug

Turkish Tisse Kilim Flat-Weave Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Kilim has vertical banding as well as irregular horizontal lines in yellow, red, black, white and green

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Brown-Black & White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Brown-Black & White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Brown-Black & White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 4X6 Tulu rug from Turkey entering rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. The piece is hand

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Karim Rashid, 'Gamma White/Black' Rug
Karim Rashid, 'Gamma White/Black' Rug

Karim Rashid, 'Gamma White/Black' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Karim Rashid - 'Gamma White/Black' Rug 6' x 6' Material: 100% Wool Enhance your home with an

Category

1980s Unknown Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Black and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Black and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Black and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Varamin Persian Varamin in Brown, Black and White Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Varamin Persian Varamin in Brown, Black and White Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Varamin Persian Varamin in Brown, Black and White Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

originates circa 1950-1960. Further on the Design: The minimalist design prefers stripes in black and white

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Rug with White and Blue Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Rug with White and Blue Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Rug with White and Blue Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x14 vintage Dhurrie rug is a new gallery runner in Rug & Kilim’s flatweave collection

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Originating from Turkey, the rug relishes midcentury aesthetics with white & black punctuated by light pink

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kilim Rug in Black, White, Pink Striated Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Originating from Turkey, the rug relishes midcentury aesthetics with white & black never seen before in a rare

Category

1970s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Saveh White Blue and Black Persian Wool Kilim Runner by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Saveh White Blue and Black Persian Wool Kilim Runner by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Saveh White Blue and Black Persian Wool Kilim Runner by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

the unique pallet of off-white, and blue hues in the border and geometric diamond pattern alike

Category

1950s Persian Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Black & White Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Black & White Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Black & White Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, a vintage Turkish kilim rug circa 1950-1970 exhibiting solid stripes in black

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Red, Black and White Diamond Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Red, Black and White Diamond Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Red, Black and White Diamond Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

typically small, narrow looms of many tribal weavers. A notable presence of black, red and white tones

Category

1950s Moroccan Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Black, and White, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Black, and White, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Black, and White, 1950s

By Viola Grasten

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Scandinavian artisans, the rug features a bold interplay of charcoal black, silvery grey, and creamy white

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Berber Moroccan Rug
Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Berber Moroccan Rug

Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Berber Moroccan Rug

Located in Milan, IT

of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that they are woven

Category

1980s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug in White with Black Stripes Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kilim Rug in White with Black Stripes Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kilim Rug in White with Black Stripes Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

positive negative in white & near-black tones for a more forgiving tribal look. From the 1950s, an

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in White & Black with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in White & Black with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in White & Black with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

curations, the healthy wool pile relishes fabulous white and black playing with bright accents to bring a

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Rug in Red, Blue and White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kilim Rug in Red, Blue and White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kilim Rug in Red, Blue and White Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, a vintage Bessarabian kilim rug from Turkey circa 1950-1960—now entering our

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, White & Black by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, White & Black by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, White & Black by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. On the Design: The piece enjoys striped patterns in red & blue encased in black & white tribal

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

20th Century Sudanese White, Black and Faded Red Wool Rug
20th Century Sudanese White, Black and Faded Red Wool Rug

20th Century Sudanese White, Black and Faded Red Wool Rug

$1,920Sale Price|26% Off

W 50 in L 94 in

20th Century Sudanese White, Black and Faded Red Wool Rug

Located in Wainscott, NY

Handwoven using traditional techniques, the materials include locally sourced wool. The use of wool provides warmth and durability, making these textiles suitable for various purpose...

Category

20th Century Sudanese Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Turkish Runner in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Runner in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Runner in Black & White Distressed Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, showcasing a remarkable level of detail and precision. Black, gray and white tones underscore an almost plain

Category

1960s Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White and Black
Outstanding Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White and Black

Outstanding Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White and Black

Located in Milan, IT

of the Middle Atlas mountains in Morocco. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that they

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Malatya Red and Off-White Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Mid-Century Malatya Red and Off-White Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Mid-Century Malatya Red and Off-White Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

the crisp off-white tones in the colorway, playing well off the length and intricate pattern appealing

Category

1950s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim in Black, Brown, White Panel Woven Style by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim in Black, Brown, White Panel Woven Style by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim in Black, Brown, White Panel Woven Style by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, rich brown-black colors with white accents, and great condition for its age. As collectible as it

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Black with White Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Black with White Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Black with White Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

typically small, narrow looms of many tribal weavers. A notable presence of black, blue, yellow, off-white

Category

1950s Moroccan Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Minimalist White and Black Anatolian Kilim with Angora Wool
Vintage Minimalist White and Black Anatolian Kilim with Angora Wool

Vintage Minimalist White and Black Anatolian Kilim with Angora Wool

Located in Milan, IT

white and black, with pairs of wider stripes at both ends in black with white dots. A true gem of

Category

1940s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Angora

Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Rug, Wool, Blue and White Stripes, 1960s
Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Rug, Wool, Blue and White Stripes, 1960s

Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Rug, Wool, Blue and White Stripes, 1960s

$947Sale Price|20% Off

W 59.06 in L 114.18 in

Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Rug, Wool, Blue and White Stripes, 1960s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

. Thin blue and white lines on a brown background; sober and almost severe, but softened by white

Category

1960s Afghan Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven Navajo Rug in Black, White, Brown, and Gray, Circa 1950s
Vintage Hand-Woven Navajo Rug in Black, White, Brown, and Gray, Circa 1950s

Vintage Hand-Woven Navajo Rug in Black, White, Brown, and Gray, Circa 1950s

Located in South Bend, IN

in black, white, brown, and gray. Measures: 2"4" x 3'11" Very good original vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Navajo Black and White Vintage Rug

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

red, beige-brown, black & white with subtly playful accents lend an air of richness as alluring as the

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug
Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug

Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

premium Berber wool, this shag rug features a cream and black spotted design, creating a modern and

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug in White/Cream and Black for Modern Interiors
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug in White/Cream and Black for Modern Interiors

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug in White/Cream and Black for Modern Interiors

Located in Atlanta, GA

White/Cream and Black for Modern Interiors, rug BDS-136622, country of origin / type: Morocco / Tribal

Category

1960s Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, White & Black, Panel Style by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, White & Black, Panel Style by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, White & Black, Panel Style by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x5 Persian Kilim is believed to be a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

6.3x9.8 Ft Handmade Banded Turkish Wool Kilim Rug in Red, Black, Orange & White
6.3x9.8 Ft Handmade Banded Turkish Wool Kilim Rug in Red, Black, Orange & White

6.3x9.8 Ft Handmade Banded Turkish Wool Kilim Rug in Red, Black, Orange & White

Located in Spring Valley, NY

dyed red, terracotta, orange and undyed black and white wool. Measures: 6.3 x 9.8 ft. These vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Bohemian Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Black and White Kilim 4' 7" x 6' 6"
Vintage Black and White Kilim 4' 7" x 6' 6"

Vintage Black and White Kilim 4' 7" x 6' 6"

Located in Winnetka, IL

, and China. Kilim rugs are under the general classification of oriental rugs but they are in a

Category

1990s Afghan Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Black and White Kilim 5' 8" x 7' 8"
Vintage Black and White Kilim 5' 8" x 7' 8"

Vintage Black and White Kilim 5' 8" x 7' 8"

Located in Winnetka, IL

, and China. Kilim rugs are under the general classification of oriental rugs but they are in a

Category

1990s Afghan Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Exquisite Persian Wool Kelim with Bold Black and White Stripes
Exquisite Persian Wool Kelim with Bold Black and White Stripes

Exquisite Persian Wool Kelim with Bold Black and White Stripes

Located in Berlin, DE

This exquisite Persian wool Kelim showcases a striking black and white striped pattern, blending

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Authentic Beni Ouarain Berber Carpet or Rug, Black or White
Authentic Beni Ouarain Berber Carpet or Rug, Black or White

Authentic Beni Ouarain Berber Carpet or Rug, Black or White

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland

The Beni Ouarain rugs are an emerging trend. They are particularly popular in cities such as New

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Black & White Striped Vintage Kilim
Handwoven Black & White Striped Vintage Kilim

Handwoven Black & White Striped Vintage Kilim

Unavailable

W 97.25 in L 127.96 in

Handwoven Black & White Striped Vintage Kilim

By Kiran

Located in Berlin, DE

woven from uncolored natural wool in the colors dark brown to black and creamy white.

Category

1960s Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Berber Rug with Black Pattern on White Background
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Berber Rug with Black Pattern on White Background

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Berber Rug with Black Pattern on White Background

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Helsinki, FI

Classic Moroccan Berber rug from the Rif Mountains from Beni Ouarain tribe. Gradually faded black

Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Carpet in Natural White and Black Wool by Vibeke Klint, Denmark, 1960s
Handwoven Carpet in Natural White and Black Wool by Vibeke Klint, Denmark, 1960s

Handwoven Carpet in Natural White and Black Wool by Vibeke Klint, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Zurich, CH

A rare flat-woven carpet by Vibeke Klint in natural snow white colored wool and black stripes

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

China - Rug - carpet - Hand Knotted Wool Red, Blue and White 68 x 68 cm
China - Rug - carpet - Hand Knotted Wool Red, Blue and White 68 x 68 cm

China - Rug - carpet - Hand Knotted Wool Red, Blue and White 68 x 68 cm

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

Meander motif in the edge of this fine hand knotted rug. The white line motif is provided with a colorful

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White
Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White

Rug - Carpet - Wool China Hand Knotteded Blue en White

Located in Tilburg, Brabant

China has a long tradition of Chinese rugs and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan R'hamna Berber Rug
Vintage Moroccan R'hamna Berber Rug

Vintage Moroccan R'hamna Berber Rug

Unavailable

W 74.81 in L 118.12 in

Vintage Moroccan R'hamna Berber Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Helsinki, FI

Black-and-white Moroccan Berber rug from the R'hamna or Rehamna tribe that originates from middle

Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

1950s Ait Youssi Tribe Moroccan Rug
1950s Ait Youssi Tribe Moroccan Rug

1950s Ait Youssi Tribe Moroccan Rug

Unavailable

W 65 in L 144 in

1950s Ait Youssi Tribe Moroccan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

to simple black and white diamond designs, Ait Youssi rugs fit very well in modern interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

1980s Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Moroccan Rug
1980s Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Moroccan Rug

1980s Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Moroccan Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

from dyed and un-dyed 100% natural wool. Ranging from colourful open patterns to simple black and white

Category

1980s Moroccan Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet
Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet

Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet

Unavailable

W 49.22 in L 86.62 in

Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Amsterdam, NL

undyed natural wool. The Beni Ouarain rugs are characterized by a simple motif, in this case: black and

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Black, and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug
Black, and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Black, and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

: Black - White Age: Approximate 15 years old Material: 100% wool and cotton.  

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Black and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug
Black and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Black and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

This is a fine example of an Overdyed area rug. These rugs demonstrate a process best described as

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Late 20th Century Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Purple and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug
Purple and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Purple and White Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Overdyed Distressed Rug

Located in North Bergen, NJ

This is a fine example of an overdyed area rug. These rugs demonstrate a process best described as

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Late 20th Century Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Veronica Lake Posed with Jaguar Rug Globe Photos Fine Art Print
Veronica Lake Posed with Jaguar Rug Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Veronica Lake Posed with Jaguar Rug Globe Photos Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features American film, stage, and television actress Veronica Lake

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1940s Black and White Vintage Rug

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

A Graphic Black and White Area Rug
A Graphic Black and White Area Rug

A Graphic Black and White Area Rug

Located in Ferndale, MI

A Graphic Black and White Area Rug

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1970s Unknown Black and White Vintage Rug

Kilim Area Rug with black, white and brown
Kilim Area Rug with black, white and brown

Kilim Area Rug with black, white and brown

Located in Wainscott, NY

black and white stripes. Great stitching down the center.

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20th Century Turkish Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modernist Black and White Dhurrie Rectangular Area Rug Carpet
Mid-Century Modernist Black and White Dhurrie Rectangular Area Rug Carpet

Mid-Century Modernist Black and White Dhurrie Rectangular Area Rug Carpet

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful, black and white, rectangular, Indian Dhurrie area rug or

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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Moroccan White and Black Beni Ouarain Rug
Moroccan White and Black Beni Ouarain Rug

Moroccan White and Black Beni Ouarain Rug

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beni Ouarain vintage high pile white and black rug, circa 1950s. A vintage Mid-Century Berber Beni

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Classic Black and White Stripes and Accent 8'3 x 12'
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Classic Black and White Stripes and Accent 8'3 x 12'

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Classic Black and White Stripes and Accent 8'3 x 12'

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 8'3 x 12'7 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Classic Black and White Stripes and Accent Keivan

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage White and Black Berber Moroccan Rug, Wool
Vintage White and Black Berber Moroccan Rug, Wool

Vintage White and Black Berber Moroccan Rug, Wool

Located in Basildon, London

. It's made from extra soft lambswool with an ornate pattern of black lines against an ivory surface

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Natural Black and White Argentine Cowhide
Natural Black and White Argentine Cowhide

Natural Black and White Argentine Cowhide

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful natural (not dyed) black and white cow hide rug. Measurements below are at its widest

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20th Century Argentine Black and White Vintage Rug

20th Century Diamond Patterned Blue White and Black Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rug
20th Century Diamond Patterned Blue White and Black Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rug

20th Century Diamond Patterned Blue White and Black Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rug

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

20th Century Diamond Patterned Blue White and Black Swedish Handwoven Cotton Rug Swedish handwoven

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20th Century Swedish Black and White Vintage Rug

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Cotton

Modern Green, White, Gray and Black Rectangular Area Rug
Modern Green, White, Gray and Black Rectangular Area Rug

Modern Green, White, Gray and Black Rectangular Area Rug

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional vintage modern rectangular area rug. Carpet is comprised of gray, white, black and

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1990s American Post-Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

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Fabric

Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug
Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug

Vintage White and Black Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug

Located in Milan, IT

silky lush pile with the pattern set in black on a pure white background, combined with the ideal format

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Black and White Distressed Overdyed Carpet
Black and White Distressed Overdyed Carpet

Black and White Distressed Overdyed Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Brown-black I cloud-like islands float on the strongly distressed cream cotton ground of this

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1940s Turkish Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Beni Berber Graphic White and Black Rug, 100% Lambswool
Moroccan Beni Berber Graphic White and Black Rug, 100% Lambswool

Moroccan Beni Berber Graphic White and Black Rug, 100% Lambswool

Located in Basildon, London

. Extra soft lambs wool with an ornate pattern of black lines against an ivory surface Hand-loomed

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Stark Blue and White Geometric Area Rug
Stark Blue and White Geometric Area Rug

Stark Blue and White Geometric Area Rug

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Stark Carpet blue and white geometric area rug. Dealer: S138XX

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20th Century Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular carpet in Black and White Woven Fabric, 1980s
Italian Mid-Century Rectangular carpet in Black and White Woven Fabric, 1980s

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular carpet in Black and White Woven Fabric, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century Rectangular carpet in black and white woven fabric, 1980s Rectangular rug in

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Fabric

White and Black Room Size Turkish Hand Knotted Stripe Kilim
White and Black Room Size Turkish Hand Knotted Stripe Kilim

White and Black Room Size Turkish Hand Knotted Stripe Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A rugged one of a kind room size Turkish Kilim in clear white and black tones. There is a piece of

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20th Century Turkish Streamlined Moderne Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Vintage White/Black Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug
Vintage White/Black Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug

Vintage White/Black Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug

Located in Milan, IT

black natural undyed wool, which contrasts beautifully with the pure white wool background. The

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Runner in White, Black, Brown and Tan
Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Runner in White, Black, Brown and Tan

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Runner in White, Black, Brown and Tan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Woven Arts rug EN-P13442 , country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century. Measures

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

20th Century White, Black and Faded Red African Textile
20th Century White, Black and Faded Red African Textile

20th Century White, Black and Faded Red African Textile

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th century white, black and faded red African textile Handwoven wool can be used as a rug or

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20th Century North African Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Beni Ourain Moroccan Wool Cream and Black Atlas Mountains Rug with Dark Border
Beni Ourain Moroccan Wool Cream and Black Atlas Mountains Rug with Dark Border

Beni Ourain Moroccan Wool Cream and Black Atlas Mountains Rug with Dark Border

By Atlas

Located in Chicago, IL

Moroccan cream white and dark brownish black traditional motif of double cross roads Beni Ourain

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1990s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

White Pinky Red Black Bottom Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow
White Pinky Red Black Bottom Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow

White Pinky Red Black Bottom Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from modern Turkish Kilim in pinky red, gray and white. Bottom of pillow has black wool

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

5.9x9.5 Ft Gray, Mauve, White color High & Low Pile Rug for Modern Interiors.
5.9x9.5 Ft Gray, Mauve, White color High & Low Pile Rug for Modern Interiors.

5.9x9.5 Ft Gray, Mauve, White color High & Low Pile Rug for Modern Interiors.

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color creating an up-cycled, one of a kind handmade rug

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Original Big Size Red, White and Black Vintage Berber Beni Ouarain Wool Carpet
Original Big Size Red, White and Black Vintage Berber Beni Ouarain Wool Carpet

Original Big Size Red, White and Black Vintage Berber Beni Ouarain Wool Carpet

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

dyed wool. This rug is characterized by an abstract geometric motif, in this case: black and red

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Superior Black & White "Kingfield" Carpet 8' x 10'
Superior Black & White "Kingfield" Carpet 8' x 10'

Superior Black & White "Kingfield" Carpet 8' x 10'

Located in Astoria, NY

Superior "Kingfield" wool Carpet. Made in Egypt. Dealer: S138XX

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20th Century Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Moroccan Cream and Black Handwoven Wool Runner
Midcentury Moroccan Cream and Black Handwoven Wool Runner

Midcentury Moroccan Cream and Black Handwoven Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Moroccan cream and black handwoven wool runner Size: 8'3" × 12'9" (251 × 388 cm

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

20th Century Geometric Chinese Needle Point Stripe Red Black White Blue, ca 1970
20th Century Geometric Chinese Needle Point Stripe Red Black White Blue, ca 1970

20th Century Geometric Chinese Needle Point Stripe Red Black White Blue, ca 1970

Located in Firenze, IT

Needle Point embroidery, a variant of the cross-stitch, was a widespread activity throughout Europe, which since the Middle Ages was engaged by court ladies and nuns in convents. ...

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Late 20th Century Asian Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's
1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's

1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's

By Bloomingdale's

Located in New York, NY

beige white. The rug is reversible which basically means you get two rugs in one. The reverse side is a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool, Cotton

1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's
1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's

1960s Danish Reversible Rug for Bloomingdale's

By Bloomingdale's

Located in New York, NY

beige white. The rug is reversible which basically means you get two rugs in one. The reverse side is a

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beni Ourain Rug
Beni Ourain Rug

Beni Ourain Rug

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W 64 in L 96 in

Beni Ourain Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

Moroccan black, and cream white Beni Ourain rug. Made of pure wool. This rug is from the Atlas

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1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Beni Ouarain Moroccan African Rug
Vintage Midcentury Beni Ouarain Moroccan African Rug

Vintage Midcentury Beni Ouarain Moroccan African Rug

By Beni Ourain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Berber rug from the Beni Ouarain tribes. Lush white and black organic wool rug with

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, North Africa
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, North Africa

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Rug, North Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan vintage Berber rug from the Beni Ouarain tribes. Lush white and black organic wool rug

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Carpet
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Carpet

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Carpet

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W 148 in L 78 in

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Carpet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Berber rug from the Beni Ouarain tribes. Lush white and black organic wool rug with

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Black and White Vintage Rug

Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet
Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet

Original Vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain Carpet

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

undyed natural wool. The Beni Ouarain rugs are characterized by a simple motif, in this case: black and

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

Mounted Zebra Hide

Mounted Zebra Hide

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W 108 in D 67 in

Mounted Zebra Hide

Located in Danville, CA

Large Black and White Zebra Hide Rug mounted on felt backing.

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Late 20th Century African Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Zebra Hide, Felt

Black and White Angora Mohair Rug
Black and White Angora Mohair Rug

Black and White Angora Mohair Rug

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W 46.46 in L 69.69 in

Black and White Angora Mohair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A simple yet beautiful handwoven rug from Eastern Turkey that is made of soft and lustrous mohair

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Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Black and White Vintage Rug

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Angora, Wool

Modernist Style Black and White Striped Kilim Area Rug, Large Flat-Weave Rug
Modernist Style Black and White Striped Kilim Area Rug, Large Flat-Weave Rug

Modernist Style Black and White Striped Kilim Area Rug, Large Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

51835, modernist style black and white striped Kilim area rug, large flat-weave rug. The neutral

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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Black and White Vintage Rug

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Wool

Turkish Mohair White Black Wool Rug
Turkish Mohair White Black Wool Rug

Turkish Mohair White Black Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A late-20th century Turkish Mohair rug that can also be used as a rug or even a wall hanging. Ivory

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20th Century Turkish Navajo Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Angora

Vintage Romanian Tabriz 9x12 Tan, Ivory & Black Handmade Area Rug
Vintage Romanian Tabriz 9x12 Tan, Ivory & Black Handmade Area Rug

Vintage Romanian Tabriz 9x12 Tan, Ivory & Black Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st century Romanian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day

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1980s Persian Tabriz Black and White Vintage Rug

Materials

Wool

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Black And White Vintage Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black and white vintage rug you’re looking for. A black and white vintage rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a black and white vintage rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right black and white vintage rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one black and white vintage rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Navajo, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Atlas produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black And White Vintage Rug?

Prices for a black and white vintage rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $139 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.