$3,134Sale Price|20% Off
W 80 in L 50 in
High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish
By Ege Art Line
Located in Basel, BS
is a nice large RYA rug--approx. 4x6.5 feet. Ships worldwide! Exact Measurements: 140 cm x 204 x
Wool
$5,289Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 96.46 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: xxl High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Producer: EGE RYA de luxe Taepper
Cotton
$4,640Sale Price|30% Off
W 93.71 in L 139.77 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Beige Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1960s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s. Producer: Ege Rya de luxe Taepper, Denmark
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Large Art Deco Wool Rya Rug, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Rīga, LV
Handwoven Swedish rya rug showcasing a strong Art Deco geometric pattern in cream, brown, rose, and
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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
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Large Swedish 'Lofstad' Rya Rug by Marianne Richter
By AB Wahlbecks Fabbriker, Marianne Richter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A warm-tone Rya rug by Swedish designer Marianne Richter in her "Lofstad" pattern. This rug was
Wool, Yarn
Wonderful Large Size Swedish Rya Rug, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful large sized Swedish rya rug in wonderful vintage condition. Fiery warm tones
Wool
$3,400
W 37 in L 59 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Large Scandinavian Leaf Florals on Brown - 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
Wool
Large Blue High Pile Rya Rug by Strehog Norden
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Wool Measurements: 67? wide x 92.5? tall Condition: In excellent original condition with typical ...
Wool
$5,031
W 75.99 in L 120.08 in
Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10 193cmx305cm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10 6'4" x 10' 193x305cm "Rare
Wool
$3,486
W 55.12 in L 83.47 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian Rya Rug, Arne Lindaas for Sellgren AS, Norway
By Arne Lindaas
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge 1970s Rya rug " POP ART" Design: Arne Lindaas Producer
Wool
Extra Large 1970s Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original huge Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Netherlands Producer: Prinstapijt Desso
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Large Mid Century Modern / Op Art Round Rya Rug by Reichel, West Germany 1970s
By Reichel
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare round Mid Century Modern Rya Rug manufactured by Reichel
Wool
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large "Löfstad" rya carpet. Modernist design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large "Löfstad" rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s. In
Wool
Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug
By Desso
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Circular Danish modern rya rug labeled Norsk for British carpet centre, Axminster, England
Wool
Swedish textile designer. Blekinge-rya. Large carpet in pure wool.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile designer. Blekinge-rya. Large carpet in pure wool. Modernist design. Green, orange
Wool
$5,049
W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Ross Littell, Unika Vaev
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade "Rya" rug by Ross Littell made in Denmark in the 1960s at Unika-Væv. Hand woven in
Wool
$900
W 56.3 in L 77.17 in
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s. In excellent
Wool
$58,500
W 116 in L 214 in
1950s Multi Abstract Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Carpet 9'8"x17' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
ground, reaching into two corners. This vintage Swedish Rya rug of exceptionally large size easily
Wool
Large Rya Rug
Located in Portland, OR
Large Ray rug vibrates with color and form. Amorphic pattern radiates from coral center, through
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Large Rya Rug
Located in Portland, OR
Vividly colored rya rug. 6' x 9' of maximum impact. Undulating pattern of lush brown, rust
Large & Luminous Deluxe Rya Rug
Located in Portland, OR
"Gotland" rya rug. Vibrant, saturated rust, red, orange to marigold progression. 100
Wool
Midcentury Large Swedish Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Malmo, SE
A large decorative midcentury "rya" carpet with vibrant colors. The carpet is most likely Swedish
Wool
Large, Lush Danish Modern Rya Rug
Located in Portland, OR
Dazzling Danish modern Rya rug. 100% wool. Shapes in shades of saturated yellow, marigold, orange
Wool
Large Round Rya Area Rug in Autumnal Color Scheme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large round Rya area rug in orage, red, and rust color palate and abstract cloudscape theme
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Swedish Modern Rya Natural Beige Wool Shag Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful large vintage Rya wool shag rug was made in Sweden, circa 1960. Handwoven from 100
Wool
Vintage 1960's Swedish Modern Hand-Knotted Large Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1960's Swedish Modern hand-knotted large abstract rya rug in neutral tones of ivory, brown
Wool
Modernist Red Multi-Color High Pile Large Rya Rug by Desso, 1970's
By Desso
Located in The Hague, NL
high quality Rya rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by DESSO in the Netherlands. It is made
Wool, Acrylic
Large Scandinavian Rya Area Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Generously proportioned Scandinavian rya area rug. Woven according to tradition, this carpet has a
Wool
Large Bright Colorful Rug by Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Dallas, TX
The colors are brilliant. Slight shag rug in various tones of red by Ege Rya.
Wool
Fabulous Large Red Swedish Rya Rug Mid-Century Modern
By Ege Rya
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vibrant room size Swedish Rya rug. You will love the quality and condition of this colorful
Wool
Large Danish Modern Hand-Knotted Blue/Green Wool Rug by Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Danish modern hand-knotted blue/green wool rug by Rya.
Wool
Vibrant and Large Orange Swedish Rya Rug, Mid-Century Modern
By Ege Rya
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vibrant room size Swedish rya rug. You will love the quality and condition of this colorful
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W 118 in L 155 in
Mid century Scandinavian abstract warm color geometric large Rya Ege rug 10 x 12
By Ege Rya
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century colorful Scandinavian abstract large shag Ege Rya rug. Beautiful abstract geometric
Wool
Large Danish Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Rya
By Carin Agner Nielsen, Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rug designed by Carin Agner Nielsen for Ege Rya in Denmark circa 1960’s. Crafted by Denmark’s
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W 92.52 in L 97.64 in
Large Elliptical Original Scandinavian High Pile Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1970s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Producer: EGE RYA de luxe Taepper, Denmark (see
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Extra Large Scandinavian Psychedelic Batik High Pile Pop Art Rya Rug, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug batik psychedelic Decade: 1970s Origin: Denmark
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W 72.05 in L 108.27 in
Large Original Danish High Pile Psychedelic Rya Rug by Ege Taepper Deluxe, 1970s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Producer: Ege Rya de luxe Taepper
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W 72.05 in L 108.27 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Orange Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1960s
By Ege Tæpper, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Producer: EGE RYA de luxe Taepper
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W 70.48 in L 110.24 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Rya Rug by Ege Taepper Deluxe, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: xxl High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Producer: EGE RYA de luxe Taepper
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Extra Large Modernist Multicolor Pop Art High Pile Rya Rug Made in Denmark
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Denmark Material: 100
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Extra Large Modernist Multicolor Pop Art High Pile Rya Rug Made in Denmark
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Denmark Material: 100
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Large Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing, large Scandinavian blue and green Rya rug for Gram Taeppefabrik, early 1970s. Brilliant
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Large Verner Panton Rya Rug
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large square Rya area rug designed by Verner Panton for Danish textile company Unika Vaev. Rug is
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Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Round Rug by Rya
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large, round Scandinavian Rya rug in vibrant earth tones of brown, rust, orange, and yellow. In
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Large Swedish Rya Rug Kolmården by Marianne Richter
By Marianne Richter
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large Rya carpet by Swedish designer Marianne Richter. This carpet was produced by Wahlbecks in
Wool
Large 1970s Scandinavian Rya Rug in Brown Tones
Located in New York, NY
This large rug with its bold rainbow design in earthy brown tones fully defines the mid 20th
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Bergoss Large Rya Scandinavian Area Rug Carpet
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, large, Scandinavian Rya amber wool area rug carpet. In
Wool
Large Vintage Green Wool Shag Rug , Mid Century Rya Carpet 1960s
Located in Bristol, GB
LARGE VINTAGE GREEN WOOL SHAG RUG , MID CENTURY RYA CARPET 1960S A woven rug with a deep shag pile
Wool
Large Psychedelic Green High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with psychedelic style pattern. Decade: 1970s Origin: Netherlands
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Brown Orange Scandinavian Rya Area Rug, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an awesome, extra large Rya area rug or carpet, with a warm brown
Large Multi-Color Scandinavian High Pile Rya Rug by Tabergs, Sweden, 1970s
By Tabergs
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge 1970s Rya rug " POP ART" Producer: Tabergs, Sweden This
Wool, Linen
Extra Large Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands, 1930s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with Panton style pattern Decade: 1970s Origin: Netherlands
Wool, Acrylic
Large Panton Style Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Netherlands
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W 78.75 in L 78.75 in
Extra Large 1970s Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Netherlands Producer
Acrylic
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H 118.12 in W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Extra Large Vintage 1970s Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Netherlands Producer
Acrylic
Extra Large 1970s Modernist Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Rya rug with Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Netherlands Producer
Wool
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W 78.75 in L 110.24 in
Extra Large Danish Modern Wool Rya Rug Tapestry by Hojer Eksport Wilton, 1960s
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge 1960s high pile rya rug Origin: Denmark Producer: Hojer
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Mid-Century Modern Large Starburst Flower Circular Shag Rug Rya Style, 1970s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, large, shag, Rya style area rug or carpet, circa the 1970s
Large Panton Style Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Reichel, Germany, 1970s
By Reichel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Germany
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W 55.12 in L 74.81 in
Large "Space Design" Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
weaving technique. This high quality rya rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by Desso in the
Acrylic
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W 59.45 in L 87.01 in
Large Panton Style Multi-Color High Pile Rya Rug by Desso Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
weaving technique. This high quality rya rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by Desso in the
Acrylic
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W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Extra Large High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug Verner Panton for Unika Vaev
By Verner Panton, Unika Vaev
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug the largest version of this rug Decade: 1970s Origin
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W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Extra Large Pop Art Vintage 1970s Multi-Color High Pile Cotton Rya Rug by Besmer
By Besmer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer
Wool, Cotton
Mid Century Modern Rya Rug by Siegel Teppich, West Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extra large mid Century Modern Rya Rug done in navy and red tones
Wool
Vintage Swedish Shag Floor Rug in Wool, circa 1960
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful large vintage Rya wool shag rug was made in Sweden circa 1960. Handwoven from 100
Wool
Large Rya Rug by Ege Taeppper, Denmark
By Ege Rya, Carin Agner Nielsen
Located in Hanover, MA
8 ft x 11 ft rya rug designed by Carin Agner Nielsen for Ege, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted by
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Large Rya Rug Attr. Ege Taepper of Denmark Crimson, Orange, Brown
By Carin Agner Nielsen, Ege Rya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 137" x 96" rya rug attributed to Carin Agner Nielsen for Ege, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted
Wool, Nylon
Large Scale Swedish Rya Rug Mid-Century Modern
By Ege Rya
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large scale room size Swedish rya rug done in greens,blues and turquoise. Nice room size in good
Wool
Large Danish Vanguard Ege Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
A room size vintage rug by Danish maker Ege Rya in the pattern of Vanguard, circa 1960s. Woven in
Wool, Jute
Mid-Century Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Mark Rothko inspired Shag Rya rug. Very large and fun room sized rug.
Wool
Large Round Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev
By CUM Rya, Unika Vaev
Located in Antwerp, BE
Round pop-art Rya carpet from Unika Vaev, 1960, Scandinavia, Swedish rug features a stunning
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Large Danish Wool Rya Rug from Hojer Eksport Wilton, 1960s
By Hojer Eksport Wilton, Ege Rya
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage midcentury rug designed by Ege Rya, Denmark. It is made from a wool pile with fantastic
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W 66.15 in L 110.24 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Honey Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Producer: Ege Rya de luxe Taepper
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W 68.9 in L 110.24 in
Extra Large Original Scandinavian High Pile Orange Rya Rug by Ege Taepper, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Producer: EGE RYA de luxe Taepper
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Large Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Rug German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rug is a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. This
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1970s Verner Panton Design Mira-Romantica Wool Rya Rug
By Verner Panton
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare original Verner Panton design 'Mira-Romantica' wool rya rug, circa 1970s. Made in England. Colors are bold and bright. Shows average use.....a few light spots and soiling from u...
Wool
$234,427Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$3,248Sale Price|24% Off
W 53 in L 74 in
The Depths of Blue: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Nordic Refinement
By Viola Grasten, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dallas, TX
78511 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'05 x 06'02. A study in tone, texture, and timeless modernism, this hand-knotted Swedish rya rug is an extraordinary expression of Scandinavian artis...
Wool
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 60 in D 23 in
Mid Century Upholstered Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Basel, BS
Very cool and unique Mid Century Original Lounge Chair Floor rocker. This chair rocks, and if you put stoppers on it, it will remain stable. Perfect centerpiece as well as conversati...
Walnut, Upholstery
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
Mario Botta "Tesi" Dining Table for Alias, Italy, 1980
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Basel, BS
Outrageous opportunity to own a rare Mario Botta dining or conference table, made in 1986, in mint condition. This Dining table or desk, titled the model "Tesi" from 1986, was des...
Metal, Sheet Metal
$6,407 / item
H 35.44 in W 64.18 in D 35.44 in
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972 Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
Steel
$2,981Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 33.5 in D 18 in
Midcentury Brass Ribbon Curved Console Table Base by Design Institute America
By Design Institute America
Located in Basel, BS
This Mid-Century Modern side / end console table base features Classic bent brass framework. Only the table base is being sold- the glass table top that is pictured is not included w...
Brass
Missoni carpet for T&J Vestor
By Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
Large wool carpet featuring designs by the renowned fashion house Missoni, founded by Ottavio Missoni, for T&J Vestor, a company specializing in manufacturing for prominent fashion b...
Wool
Round wool rug with 1970s modern design (Italy) vintage
Located in Firenze, FI
Round rug, made in Italy in the 1970s, has a diameter of 182 cm and is made entirely of wool. The base of the rug is a warm, soft white, which brings out the geometric pattern of cir...
Wool
$4,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 30 in D 54 in
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
Very Rare and highly collectible original vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller rolltop "Action Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than ...
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Ege Tæpper Rya Carpet
By Ege Rya
Located in Dallas, TX
78352 Vintage Danish Ege Rya Rug, 07'06 x 11'10. Ege Rya rugs are a distinctive type of Danish rug from the mid-20th century, known for their deep pile and modernist, often abstract ...
Wool
Vintage Red Rya rug by Ege Taepper 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tappeto è un ottimo esempio di interni Pop Art degli anni '70. Made using the high-quality Danish Rya weaving technique by EGE Taeper in the 1960’s. Presenta un motivo psich...
Fabric, Upholstery
$6,924Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Mid Century 1970s Pin Striped Leopold for Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs - - a Pair
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a beautiful pair of very unique and highly collectable rare swivel chairs attributed to Lehigh Leopold for Ward Bennett. Extremely hard to find chairs like this in such wonde...
Metal
Rya Blue and Green Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rya Rug in Blue and Green. Vibrant Colors still look great! Rug does not show much wear at all! Back side shows some discoloration. Canvas bindings still in place at each end.
Wool
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
Thank you for visiting our shop. We have two of these fabulous chairs. The price here is for one, they are sold individually here. These are stunning examples of 1980 Postmodern L...
Metal
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
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Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.