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Marion Dorn Rug

Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory
Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory

Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory

By Marion Dorn

Located in Milan, IT

Marion V. Dorn (1896-1964) was originally trained as a painter and this led her to develop her skills as a textile designer.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

1920s Camel Modern English Art Deco Carpet by MarionDorn 6'x9' Woven Wool Carpet
1920s Camel Modern English Art Deco Carpet by MarionDorn 6'x9' Woven Wool Carpet

1920s Camel Modern English Art Deco Carpet by MarionDorn 6'x9' Woven Wool Carpet

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

Crafted by the renowned designer Marion Dorn, this rug showcases intricate patterns and a rich texture that enhance any space.

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Special Camel Color Background Modern Design English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn
Special Camel Color Background Modern Design English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn

Special Camel Color Background Modern Design English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

This 1920s English Art Deco rug is attributed to Marion Dorn. The design is simple and very graphic: a camel field with a large dark brown block on the left, crossed by a long ivory ...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

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Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn
Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn

Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn

By Edward Fields

Located in Milan, IT

At the time of her passing Edward Fields was in possession of an extensive library of Marion Dorn designs still to be executed. The present carpet is a quintessential example of her ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

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English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn

English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn

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W 100 in L 171 in

English Deco Rug by Marion Dorn

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

Hand-woven wool pile carpet by Marion Dorn, with a deco design in tan, terra cotta and chocolate brown. Woven signature to edge: "dorn."

American Marion Dorn (1896-1964)...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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An English Deco Rug by "Marion Dorn"

An English Deco Rug by "Marion Dorn"

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

An English Deco Rug by "Marion Dorn" Provenance. Ordered for Salon De Musique.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintgae European Art Deco Rug Design Marion Dorn

Vintgae European Art Deco Rug Design Marion Dorn

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

'A Marion Dorn design Art deco modern rug from the early 20th century, the camel field with bold interlocking strap work forming enlarges infinity patterns overall.

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New Oversized Marion Dorn Inspired Art Deco Geometric Wool Rug
New Oversized Marion Dorn Inspired Art Deco Geometric Wool Rug

New Oversized Marion Dorn Inspired Art Deco Geometric Wool Rug

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

New oversized Marion Dorn inspired Art Deco geometric wool rug Size: 19'6" × 25'0" (594 × 762 cm) Inspired by the works of ingenious artist and designer, Marion Dorn, this new geom...

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Art Deco Rug by Marion Dorn woven at the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Salisbury

Art Deco Rug by Marion Dorn woven at the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Salisbury

By Marion Dorn

Located in Milan, IT

Marion V. Dorn (1899-1964) was orginally trained as a painter and this led her to develop her skills as a textile designer.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s
Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s

Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

During her time in London, Marion Dorn established herself as one of the most important textile and rug designers of the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Small Art Deco Accent Rugs (pair), circa 1930, English or French
Small Art Deco Accent Rugs (pair), circa 1930, English or French

Small Art Deco Accent Rugs (pair), circa 1930, English or French

By Marion Dorn

Located in Spring Valley, NY

In that they are unsigned, it is difficult to know their exact maker, though it has been speculated that they were possibly made by the celebrated carpet designer, Marion Dorn, as wo...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Circular Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for Edward Fields
Rare Circular Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for Edward Fields

Rare Circular Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for Edward Fields

By Edward Fields, Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

Large and gorgeous wool rug called Padua, designed in 1952 and 11' in diameter. This vintage rug is in excellent condition, with a cream background and an irregular veined pattern of...

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Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935
Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935

Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935

By Wilton Royal

Located in Southampton, NY

Prime example of Dorn's work. Victoria & Albert Museum Textile Department chose same design. Rare riband spiral crossed by sheaf of wheat design. Blues and wheat against an ivory gro...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Jute, Wool

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Marion Dorn Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the marion dorn rug you’re looking for. Each marion dorn rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and burlap. If you’re shopping for a marion dorn rug, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the marion dorn rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right marion dorn rug, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made marion dorn rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Marion Dorn and Edward Fields are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marion Dorn Rug?

Prices for a marion dorn rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $120,000, while the average can fetch as much as $18,000.

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