Modern Hi Low with Kilim-Piled Runner with Checkerboard Design in Blue/Gray
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hi Low pile rug, combination of Kilim and pile Rug with Checkerboard design in gray, charcoal, and blue, Shades of blue Modern Rug with Kilim-Piled Texture, Keivan Woven Arts / rug ...
Wool
Mehraban Miha, Sahara Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The Miha rug features a checkerboard motif interplaying shifted tonal grid lines in a multi-pile design.
Wool
Vintage Modern Black & Beige Striped Wool Kilim 5'5''x7'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This handwoven wool kilim is a bold, graphic statement piece featuring a striking black and beige striped pattern arranged in an alternating checkerboard effect. It a perfect rug for...
Wool
Mehraban Miha, Sahara Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The Miha rug features a checkerboard motif interplaying shifted tonal grid lines in a multi-pile design.
Wool
Mehraban Miha, Sahara Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The Miha rug features a checkerboard motif interplaying shifted tonal grid lines in a multi-pile design.
Wool
Mehraban Miha, Sahara Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The Miha rug features a checkerboard motif interplaying shifted tonal grid lines in a multi-pile design.
Wool
$10,200
Wool Rug, Sweden circa 1949
Located in Culver City, CA
Sweden, 1949 Hand-knotted wool, medium pile rug with checkerboard square design with stylized tree motifs, framed by a contrasting geometric border. 124” x 75” Ref.
Wool
Vintage Ivory and Apricot Village Tülü Wool Turkish Rug, Folk Art, Wall-Hanging
By Turkoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Turkish Konya Tülü, Circa 1980s, 3'7" x 4'8", Ivory and Apricot Checkerboard Design, Shag Rug Origin: Konya Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey Circa: 1980s Type: Tülü (long-p...
Wool
Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Japanese Zen
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30952 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'05 x 12'09. Scandinavian Modern meets Japanese Zen in this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim rug.
Wool
Swedish Style Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Japanese Zen
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30953 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'06 x 13'00. Scandinavian Modern meets Japanese Zen in this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim rug.
Wool
Large Anatolian Tülü Wool Rug in Fluffy, Ivory and Coyote Brown, Turkey, c. 1940
By Turkoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Turkish Tülü, Taurus Mountains, First Half 20th Century, Ivory and Brown Medallions, Shag Rug, Soft Bedroom Carpet, Neutral Earth Tones Origin: Taurus Mountains, Konya region...
Wool
Large Vintage Indian Flat-Weave Cotton Dhurrie Rug from Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large cotton Dhurrie in large scale checkerboard design, Indian Dhurrie, rug 19-0604, country of origin / type: India / Dhurrie, circa 1960 This flat-woven designer Dhurrie from mid...
Wool
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Modernist Chinese Rug, c. 2000
Located in Dublin, NH
Thick Modernist Checkerboard Chinese Rug, 20th Century Additional Information Dimensions: 6'8" W x 8'0" L Origin: China Period: c. 2000 Rug ID: 20326
Wool
Vintage Checkered Talsint Moroccan Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
The rug's checkerboard pattern, characterized by alternating blocks of saturated colors, evokes a sense of geometric harmony that resonates with Mid-Century design principles.
Wool
$15,260Sale Price|30% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Neutral Cream Geometric Pattern Modern Rug 12'7" x 19'3"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Decorative Large Size Neutral Cream Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Contemporary Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted with impeccable precision, the rug’s enchanting checkerboard motif unfolds in concentric squares and softened cubes, each rendered in an abrashed palette that dances between ...
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'4'' x 3'5''. Checkerboard antique American hooked rug with geometric designs, Keivan Woven Arts / rug N15-0305, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa...
Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Ivory Cream Tribal Geometric Pattern Modern Rug 8'9" x 12'2"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful And Decorative Ivory Cream Background With Light Brown Color Tribal Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Room Size Rug, Country Of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Mode...
Wool
Tibetan Black and Tan Checkered Rug, 3' 5" x 2' 8"
Located in Astoria, NY
Tibetan Black and Tan Checkerboard Prayer Rug. 3' 5" L x 2' 8" W. Provenance: From the Estate of Joseph Lawrence Gardella.
Wool
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Light Grey and Ivory Color Room Size Rug 6'6" x 9'6"
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Versatile And Decorative Modern Neutral Light Grey and Ivory Color Checkerboard Pattern Room Size Area Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug
Wool
$2,079Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Intricately woven in earthy hues and a captivating checkerboard pattern, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a canvas where modernity meets warmth and energy.
Wool
Gray and Ivory Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 9' x 12'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a neutral color palette of various shades of gray, and a checkerboard pattern, this rug can be made in any custom size.
Wool
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Checkered and Leaf Design American Hooked Rug in Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Checkerboard antique American hooked rug with geometric cross designs, rug 13-0304, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1920 Ingenious in style, color and compos...
Wool
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cubist Bauhaus
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Now, imagine the fusion of Cubist style with modern boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug. The checkerboard pattern, woven with a full spectrum of happy hue...
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the fusion of Midcentury Cubist elements and modern boho chic in this vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. An intrinsic checkerboard pattern, interwoven with warm earthy hues, set...
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Witness the fusion of Midcentury Cubist elements and modern boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. The traditional checkerboard pattern, interwoven with war...
Wool
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe, (after) Paul Klee
Located in Dallas, TX
Now, imagine the fusion of Cubist style with modern boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug. The checkerboard pattern, woven with a full spectrum of happy hue...
Wool
Muted Taupe and Gray Casual Modern Rug with Combination of Kilim/Piled
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Kilim-piled rug with checkerboard design in muted taupe gray and creams, rug AFG-33307, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, condition: new This brand new rug fea...
Wool
Modern Rug in Moroccan Style by Keivan Woven Arts 9'2 x 11'10
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Modern Rug in Moroccan Style in All Over Checkerboard Distressed Modern Casual rug.
Wool
$5,576Sale Price|20% Off
Muted Taupe and Gray Casual Modern Rug with Combination of Kilim/Piled Texture
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Kilim-piled rug with checkerboard design in muted taupe, rug AFG-29065, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Kilim, condition: new This brand new rug features a modern c...
Wool
$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 4 ft 6 in x 5 ft
Located in New York, NY
Small Square Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug, Country of Origin: Morocco, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century This colorful Moroccan rug features a checkerboard and stripes pattern in va...
Wool
$1,275Sale Price|25% Off
Gray and Blue Multicolored Casual Checkered Runner in Casual Modern Design
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern piled rug with checkerboard design in blue and gray, rug/OB-955670, country of origin / type: India/ Piled, condition: new This brand new rug features a modern checkerboard...
Wool
Modern Scandinavian flat-weave Runner in Gray, Taupe and blue
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a color palette of various shades of gray and blue, and a repeating geometric-square checkerboard pattern, this rug can be made in any custom size.
Wool
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, Grönt Rutmönster
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
A symphony of geometry and precision, the rug’s checkerboard design unfolds like a visual meditation—squares and cubes arranged in harmonious rhythm, broken only by sculptural perpen...
Wool
1970’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Delve into the depths of symbolism as these designs in the Berber Moroccan rug represent conception and womanhood. At the horizontal ends of the rug lies a checkerboard pattern (know...
Wool
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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