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Hojer Eksport Wilton, Blue Circle, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool
Hojer Eksport Wilton, Blue Circle, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool

Hojer Eksport Wilton, Blue Circle, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! Hojer Eksport Wilton Blue Shades Circle Rya Rug Creator: Hojer Eksport Wilton 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

70's THOR, Blue Purple Sunset Contemporary, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century, Wool
70's THOR, Blue Purple Sunset Contemporary, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century, Wool

70's THOR, Blue Purple Sunset Contemporary, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century, Wool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! THOR Navy Blue Purple Sunset Rya Rug Creator: Thor 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

60s DANIA Taepper, Round Blue, UNUSED, Mid Century, Danish Rya Rug, Scandinavian
60s DANIA Taepper, Round Blue, UNUSED, Mid Century, Danish Rya Rug, Scandinavian

60s DANIA Taepper, Round Blue, UNUSED, Mid Century, Danish Rya Rug, Scandinavian

By Dania Taepper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This UNUSED 1960's DANIA TÆPPER Rya rug combines elegant Scandinavian design with a unique geometric pattern in blue tones.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Blue and Purple Sunburst Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Blue and Purple Sunburst Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Blue and Purple Sunburst Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-centu...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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60's HOJER EKSPORT, 2 Square Blue, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Danish, Modern Mid Century
60's HOJER EKSPORT, 2 Square Blue, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Danish, Modern Mid Century

60's HOJER EKSPORT, 2 Square Blue, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Danish, Modern Mid Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! WILTON 2 Square Blue Purple Rya Rug Creator: Hojer Eksport Wilton 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-century Modern "Blue Mussle" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s
Mid-century Modern "Blue Mussle" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s

Mid-century Modern "Blue Mussle" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite mid-century modern high-pile rya rug, titled "Blåmussla" (Blue Mussel), was crafted by Swedish textile artist Ingrid Jagarz for the esteemed Marks Rya company in the 1...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue Triangle Stripe Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue Triangle Stripe Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s

Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue Triangle Stripe Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a talented Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, exemplifies the beauty and expertise of Scandinavian craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Sca...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Ocean Wave Design
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Ocean Wave Design

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Ocean Wave Design

Located in New York, NY

A captivating vintage Swedish Rya rug featuring an expressive abstract composition inspired by the movement of ocean waves. Rich bands of cobalt, turquoise, teal, aqua, and soft cela...

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Mid-20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug
Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug

Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya rug. Light blue cream, pink, green and brown with a floral pattern.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue and Violet Rya Rug, Sweden NIAB, Sweden, 1970.
Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue and Violet Rya Rug, Sweden NIAB, Sweden, 1970.

Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue and Violet Rya Rug, Sweden NIAB, Sweden, 1970.

By Nordiska Industri 1

Located in Grythyttan, SE

The rya rug features a sophisticated palette of different shades of blue, turqoise, and violet.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Large 1960's Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rya Rug
Large 1960's Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rya Rug

Large 1960's Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rya Rug

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A large and outstanding handmade wool Rya rug from the 60’s with a very pleasing patern and colour pallete of forrest greens and aqua blues. Very unusual to find such a fine quality ...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Beige & Blue with Floral Vine Border - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Beige & Blue with Floral Vine Border - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Beige & Blue with Floral Vine Border - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-cent...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

70's KAUKASE, Brown Blue Totem Design, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool
70's KAUKASE, Brown Blue Totem Design, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool

70's KAUKASE, Brown Blue Totem Design, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century, Wool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! KAUKASE Brown Blue Totem Design Rya Rug Creator: Kaukase 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Indigo and Orange Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Indigo and Orange Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Indigo and Orange Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-centu...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Yellow & White Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Yellow & White Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s

Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Yellow & White Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite mid-century Scandinavian Modern rya rug, handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, is a true work of art.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century S...

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Purple & Red Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Purple & Red Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s

Mid-century Modern High Pile Wool Blue, Purple & Red Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This exquisite mid-century scandinavian modern rya rug, handmade in Sweden during the 1960s, is a true piece of art.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78274 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 03'09 x 05'07.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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60's 70's Blue Flower Cream Background, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Wool Rya Rug
60's 70's Blue Flower Cream Background, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Wool Rya Rug

60's 70's Blue Flower Cream Background, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Wool Rya Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! Blue Flower In Cream Background Rya Rug 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish
High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish

High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish

By Ege Art Line

Located in Basel, BS

Scandinavian design is so wonderfully inspired by Natural forms. This cool, colorful Scandinavian Wool 1960s / 1970s era RYA shag rug is such a great statement piece! The pile is 2 i...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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60's 70's B&C TABIJEN, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century Modern, Maroon Blue Ornate
60's 70's B&C TABIJEN, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century Modern, Maroon Blue Ornate

60's 70's B&C TABIJEN, UNUSED, Rya Rug, Mid Century Modern, Maroon Blue Ornate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

60's 70's B&C TABIJEN UNUSED Rya Rug Mid Century Modern Maroon Blue Ornate Wool DESIGNER: B&C TABIJEN CIRCA: 1960s 1970s STYLE: Danish Hand-Knotted Rya, Mid-Century Modern ORIGIN: I...

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Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54
Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

By Ib Antoni, Unika Vaev

Located in Hanover, MA

Rya rug by Ib Antoni (“the national illustrator of Denmark”) for Unika Væv 75" x 54". 100% wool.

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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Luminous Ocean Blues with Bold Geometric Design
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Luminous Ocean Blues with Bold Geometric Design

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Luminous Ocean Blues with Bold Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage Swedish Rya rug showcasing a richly textured geometric composition in an array of saturated blues, aqua, teal, and icy turquoise.

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Mid-20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Rust with White Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Rust with White Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Rust with White Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-centu...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Teal and Green Geometric Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Teal and Green Geometric Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Teal and Green Geometric Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x5 vintage Swedish Rya runner rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mi...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

70's HOJER EKSPORT WILTON, Circles, UNUSED, Danish Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century
70's HOJER EKSPORT WILTON, Circles, UNUSED, Danish Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century

70's HOJER EKSPORT WILTON, Circles, UNUSED, Danish Rya Rug, Modern Mid Century

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This UNUSED 1960's HOJER EKSPORT WILTON Rya rug showcases a sophisticated "Two Halves Circle" design in calming beige and blue tones.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet in blue, violet, and green colours.
Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet in blue, violet, and green colours.

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet in blue, violet, and green colours.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet. Geometric pattern in blue, violet, and green colors. Approximately 1970. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 136 cm x 85 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in shades of green, blue, orange, and white.
Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in shades of green, blue, orange, and white.

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in shades of green, blue, orange, and white.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer Rya carpet, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya carpet in wool with a graphic pattern in olive green, pink, black, and deep purple. A lively and distinctive design from ...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Scandinavian designer. Wool Rya carpet in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.
Scandinavian designer. Wool Rya carpet in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.

Scandinavian designer. Wool Rya carpet in shades of blue, purple, brown, beige.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer Rya carpet, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya carpet in pure wool with a geometric pattern in shades of blue, purple, brown, and beige. A characteristic design from th...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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60's COMPACT CARPET, Smyrna Overall Bakhtiyari, UNUSED, MCM, Rya Rug, SPAIN
60's COMPACT CARPET, Smyrna Overall Bakhtiyari, UNUSED, MCM, Rya Rug, SPAIN

60's COMPACT CARPET, Smyrna Overall Bakhtiyari, UNUSED, MCM, Rya Rug, SPAIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! COMPACT CARPET Smyrna Overall Blue Red Yellow Rya Rug Creator: Compact Carpet 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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70's HOJER EKSPORT, Danish Scandinavian, Rya Rug, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern
70's HOJER EKSPORT, Danish Scandinavian, Rya Rug, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern

70's HOJER EKSPORT, Danish Scandinavian, Rya Rug, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! WILTON Circular Blue Purple Rectangulars Rya Rug Creator: Hojer Eksport Wilton (Weaver) 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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60's EGE BERBER Deluxe, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Danish, Rya Rug
60's EGE BERBER Deluxe, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Danish, Rya Rug

60's EGE BERBER Deluxe, UNUSED, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Danish, Rya Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs! EGE BERBER Deluxe Blue Yellow Brown Rya Rug Creator: Ege Berber 100% Authentic!!!

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Evy Viola Wiklund. Hand-knotted rya carpet in warm red, black, and blue tones.
Evy Viola Wiklund. Hand-knotted rya carpet in warm red, black, and blue tones.

Evy Viola Wiklund. Hand-knotted rya carpet in warm red, black, and blue tones.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evy Viola Wiklund Rya carpet, 1967. Hand-knotted rya carpet in pure wool with a geometric, almost sculptural pattern in warm red, black, and blue tones. Designed by Evy Viola Wiklund...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet with geometric pattern.
Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet with geometric pattern.

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet with geometric pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Swedish designer, handwoven rya carpet. Geometric pattern in blue, violet, and green colors. Approximately 1970. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 136 cm x 85 cm.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square
Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square

Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square

By Dania Taepper

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Deep dense 100% wool shag pile square rya rug produced in Denmark circa 1965 by Dania Taepper in an abstract collage of contrasting blues. Measures: 98" x 98" This vi...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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The Boreal Reverie: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Nordic Modernism
The Boreal Reverie: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Nordic Modernism

The Boreal Reverie: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Nordic Modernism

Located in Dallas, TX

79386 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 01'07 x 01'09. This exceptional hand-knotted Swedish rya rug stands as a tactile manifesto of Scandinavian Modernism, where surface, structure, and sen...

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

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Wool

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Blue Rya Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the blue rya rug you’re looking for. Each blue rya rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. If you’re shopping for a blue rya rug, we have 61 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer blue rya rug, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A blue rya rug made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one blue rya rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ege Rya, Hojer Eksport Wilton and Ege Tæpper produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Blue Rya Rug?

A blue rya rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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.