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Blue White Oriental Rugs

White Blue Color Pictorial Antique Chinese Oriental Rug
White Blue Color Pictorial Antique Chinese Oriental Rug

White Blue Color Pictorial Antique Chinese Oriental Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid20th-century Chinese Peking carpet with an animal motif in white and blue circa 1950

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Federal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4'x6' Blue White Wash Peshawar Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
4'x6' Blue White Wash Peshawar Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

4'x6' Blue White Wash Peshawar Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Stone Blue, White Wash Peshawar, Organic Wool, Vegetables Dyes, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary

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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Green, Yellow, Ivory, Blue, White
Antique Kuba Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Green, Yellow, Ivory, Blue, White

Antique Kuba Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Green, Yellow, Ivory, Blue, White

Located in Port Washington, NY

Kuba weaving. Kuba rugs such as this are museum-quality, authentic Caucasian rugs from the Kuba weaving

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Early 20th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Kilim Rug Geometric Handmade Carpet Oriental Cream Tribal Rug
Blue Kilim Rug Geometric Handmade Carpet Oriental Cream Tribal Rug

Blue Kilim Rug Geometric Handmade Carpet Oriental Cream Tribal Rug

$2,407Sale Price|20% Off

W 35.44 in L 48.82 in

Blue Kilim Rug Geometric Handmade Carpet Oriental Cream Tribal Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

oriental rugs modern, vintage and antique. All hand-picked by our specialists with years of experience

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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Country Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Shadow White with Blue Hand Knotted Soft Pile Undyed Wool Nepali Oriental Rug
Shadow White with Blue Hand Knotted Soft Pile Undyed Wool Nepali Oriental Rug

Shadow White with Blue Hand Knotted Soft Pile Undyed Wool Nepali Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size

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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green
Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green

Antique Kazak Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Blue, Yellow, Off-White, Green

Located in Port Washington, NY

Very unusual design, Kazak rugs are among the most sought after Caucasian rugs. This Kazak is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'7"x9'9" White Wash Peshawar Pure Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Runner Rug
2'7"x9'9" White Wash Peshawar Pure Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Runner Rug

2'7"x9'9" White Wash Peshawar Pure Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind White Wash Peshawar Pure Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental XL Runner

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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug, Chinese Art Deco Rug Oriental Handmade Cream Blue Carpet  Home Rugs
Antique Rug, Chinese Art Deco Rug Oriental Handmade Cream Blue Carpet  Home Rugs

Antique Rug, Chinese Art Deco Rug Oriental Handmade Cream Blue Carpet Home Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This exquisite beige-blue antique rug is a mesmerizing piece that whispers tales of the past with

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

4'1"x12'2" Blue with Ivory Ombre Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
4'1"x12'2" Blue with Ivory Ombre Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

4'1"x12'2" Blue with Ivory Ombre Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Blue with Touches of Ivory Hand Knotted Pure Wool Only Horizontal Ombre Design Oriental Wide Runner

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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory and Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory and Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory and Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Kilim Runner Handmade Carpet Flatwoven Ivory Blue Hallway Rug
Oriental Kilim Runner Handmade Carpet Flatwoven Ivory Blue Hallway Rug

Oriental Kilim Runner Handmade Carpet Flatwoven Ivory Blue Hallway Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

on an ivory background with blue, brown and cream accent colours that make up the grand medallions

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2010s Iraqi Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Nobel Family. Antique Bakshaish carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory with Blue Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'8"
Ivory with Blue Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'8"

Ivory with Blue Hand Knotted Fine Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'8"

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

in Feet and Inches : 8'10" x 11'8" Main Rug Color : Blue Rug Border Color : No Border Other Colors of

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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue
Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

a rare and sought-after white and blue color palette. The piece measures approximately 2'2"x9'6

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England

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Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Persian Sarouk Blue & White Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930
Antique Persian Sarouk Blue & White Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930

Antique Persian Sarouk Blue & White Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Persian Sarouk offers wool construction with central medallion and floral design throughout on cream ground, c1930 Measures - 129''L x 62'' W x 1.25'' D.

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Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

White Wash Oushak Round Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
White Wash Oushak Round Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

White Wash Oushak Round Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

White wash Oushak round hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 6'3" x 6'3". Primary materials: Wool

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2010s Afghan Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, Circa 1930
Antique Chinese Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, Circa 1930

Antique Chinese Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chinese oriental rug offers wool construction with floral elements on blue ground with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

White Wash Mamluk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
White Wash Mamluk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

White Wash Mamluk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

White wash Mamluk pure wool hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 10'0" x 13'10". Primary materials

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2010s Afghan Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

White Blue Color Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Oriental Rug
White Blue Color Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Oriental Rug

White Blue Color Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Oriental Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Chinese Peking carpet with a minimal simplistic design in white and blue

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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind white wash Peshawar hand knotted pure wool Oriental rug. It

Category

2010s Afghan Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Dragon Carpet, off white Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Antique Peking Chinese Dragon Carpet, off white Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug

Antique Peking Chinese Dragon Carpet, off white Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

of an era steeped in opulence and tradition. Its pristine white and celestial blue hues dance in

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stunning Enormous Eastern Oriental Cream & Blue Medallion Rug Carpet
Stunning Enormous Eastern Oriental Cream & Blue Medallion Rug Carpet

Stunning Enormous Eastern Oriental Cream & Blue Medallion Rug Carpet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this massive country house, vintage Eastern rug with lovely

Category

Early 20th Century East Asian Country Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Chinese Nichols Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, circa 1930
Art Deco Chinese Nichols Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, circa 1930

Art Deco Chinese Nichols Peking Oriental Wool Rug, Blue & White, circa 1930

By Nichols

Located in Big Flats, NY

An Art Deco Chinese Nichols Peking oriental rug offers wool construction with central medallion and

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, White and Blue
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, White and Blue

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, White and Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

A whimsical vintage Persian Gabbeh rug with an natural creamy white background and a beautiful blue

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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SGV Mohair Blanket 0307

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 79 in W 53 in D 0.1 in

SGV Mohair Blanket 0307

Located in New York, NY

Playful yet refined our third collaboration with award-winning New York-based designer Giancarlo Valle in here. The capsule showcases our high volume hand woven mohair blankets in tw...

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2010s Spanish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in New York, NY

A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on red ground Measures: 3' x 5'7''.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Giltwood & Gesso Wall Brackets Shelves
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Giltwood & Gesso Wall Brackets Shelves

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Giltwood & Gesso Wall Brackets Shelves

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely pair of vintage Italian gilded wood and gesso wall brackets shelves, circa 1950. These stunning brackets are decorated with scrolling leaves in a beautiful gilt patina. They...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood, Gesso

Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier
Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier

Italian Tole with Flowers Polychrome Chandelier

Located in Antwerp, BE

A vintage tole five-light chandelier with yellow, green and orange flowers and leaf accents.Original paint finish in vibrant greens, and white. Diameter,55 cm. Height fixture 45 cm....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow

$378 / item

H 18 in W 18 in D 5 in

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow

By Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably lush hand and a wonderful luster. P...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Pillows ...

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Trompe L'Oeil Two-Part Cabinet
Trompe L'Oeil Two-Part Cabinet

Trompe L'Oeil Two-Part Cabinet

$15,000

H 84 in W 42 in D 19 in

Trompe L'Oeil Two-Part Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

An Italian two-part cabinet. The lower section with single drawer above two doors. Supporting an upper cabinet with two tall doors surmounted by pediment. The front and sides having ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Baroque Style Floral Opaline Three Arm Murano Chandelier
Mid-Century Baroque Style Floral Opaline Three Arm Murano Chandelier

Mid-Century Baroque Style Floral Opaline Three Arm Murano Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

This Baroque-style floral opaline with gold-infused Murano glass has three lovely scroll arms holding tulip-shaded bobeches having red rigaree trim. Rigaree trim is made by crimping...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 84.5 wide x 31 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.25 and arm height of 23 inches Great Vint...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Large Dutch Victorian Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 19th century Dutch Victorian fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. This product has to be shipped as f...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Swedish Rustic Country Corner Cabinet with Hand Carved Wooden Decor
Antique Swedish Rustic Country Corner Cabinet with Hand Carved Wooden Decor

Antique Swedish Rustic Country Corner Cabinet with Hand Carved Wooden Decor

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish country house corner cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a Swedish country home furniture from the first half of the 19th century, circa 1820 to 1840. Made i...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Corner Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Navy Chinese Peking Room Size Rug
Navy Chinese Peking Room Size Rug

Navy Chinese Peking Room Size Rug

$2,500

W 96 in L 115 in

Navy Chinese Peking Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quarter of the 20th century blue Chinese Peking worn rug Measures: 8' x 9'7".

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Cloudband Rug - 19th Century Cloudband Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Cloudband Rug - 19th Century Cloudband Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Cloudband Rug - 19th Century Cloudband Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Cloudband Rug 19th Century Cloudband Rug Size: 135x212 cm 4,42x6,95 Ft This 19th-century Caucasian Cloudband rug offers a perfect combination of history and art. This caref...

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

$2,170

H 32.68 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in

Ico Parisi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Three seater sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Very elegant and comfortable, with floral fabric upholstery, the upholstery was redone twenty years ago but new upholstery is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Settee
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Settee

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Settee

$37,500

H 86 in W 69 in D 29 in

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Bear Settee

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest style (20th Cent) carved walnut settee with bear sides suppports and center hat tree

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees

Materials

Wood, Mirror

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Blue White Oriental Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of blue white oriental rugs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct blue white oriental rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. We have 217 antique and vintage blue white oriental rugs in-stock, while there are 128 modern editions to choose from as well. Blue white oriental rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of blue white oriental rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, Art Deco and mid-century modern blue white oriental rugs are of considerable interest. Rug & Kilim, Ararat Rugs and Karastan each produced beautiful blue white oriental rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Blue White Oriental Rugs?

Blue white oriental rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,301, while the lowest priced sells for $119 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

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.