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Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

A very rare rug from the 20th century Masters Collection by the Scandinavian Company EGE. The Art

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1990s Expressionist More Carpets

Materials

Wool

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner
MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 32 in L 140 in

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Hopscotch" wool rug / runner, circa 1970s. The rug is in

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

Materials

Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

51927 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'09 x 06'09. Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Turkish Oushak rug embodies a rustic Artisan biophilic style with MCM vibes. Five alternating rectilinear

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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

MCM Rya Rug, Geometric Pattern in brown and mustard wool, Sweden, 1970s
MCM Rya Rug, Geometric Pattern in brown and mustard wool, Sweden, 1970s

MCM Rya Rug, Geometric Pattern in brown and mustard wool, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

Vintage Small Scandinavian Wool Rya Rug, featuring geometrical patterns in yellow, brown and off

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Flatwoven MCM Swedish Design Kilim Rug 10' x 13'7"
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Flatwoven MCM Swedish Design Kilim Rug 10' x 13'7"

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Flatwoven MCM Swedish Design Kilim Rug 10' x 13'7"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully Rustic Modern Contemporary Flatwoven MCM Scandinavian Swedish Design Kilim Rug, Country

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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades! All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

60's EKSPORT WILTON Verner Panton UNUSED MCM Danish Rya Rug Bullseye Argus
60's EKSPORT WILTON Verner Panton UNUSED MCM Danish Rya Rug Bullseye Argus

60's EKSPORT WILTON Verner Panton UNUSED MCM Danish Rya Rug Bullseye Argus

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades! All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs

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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

60's DANIA TAEPPER Circles Snow Flakes UNUSED Danish Rya Rug 5'7" x 8'2" MCM
60's DANIA TAEPPER Circles Snow Flakes UNUSED Danish Rya Rug 5'7" x 8'2" MCM

60's DANIA TAEPPER Circles Snow Flakes UNUSED Danish Rya Rug 5'7" x 8'2" MCM

By Dania Taepper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades! All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs

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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

60's EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Wool UNUSED Modern Danish Rug MCM 6'x9'
60's EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Wool UNUSED Modern Danish Rug MCM 6'x9'

60's EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Wool UNUSED Modern Danish Rug MCM 6'x9'

By Ege Rya

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades! All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs

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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Handwoven Wool Rug Geometric Tapestry
1970s Handwoven Wool Rug Geometric Tapestry

1970s Handwoven Wool Rug Geometric Tapestry

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bold geometric graphic tapestry Moroccan handcrafted wool rug MCM 1970s Burgundy toned wool rug

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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century masters collection from Ege Axminster A/S Art Line. Homage collection to Pablo Picasso "Woman with a Guitar" 1910 design numner 80576 / 452, made in Denmark, 1994. Size:...

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1990s Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

MCM Turkish Rug With Cubism Style and Bauhaus Movement
MCM Turkish Rug With Cubism Style and Bauhaus Movement

MCM Turkish Rug With Cubism Style and Bauhaus Movement

Located in Dallas, TX

51812 MCM Turkish Rug With Cubism Style and Bauhaus Movement - 08'03 X 10'00 - 08'03 x 10'00

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Bauhaus Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New High and Low Texture Rug with Contemporary Geometric Design and MCM Style
New High and Low Texture Rug with Contemporary Geometric Design and MCM Style

New High and Low Texture Rug with Contemporary Geometric Design and MCM Style

Located in Dallas, TX

30318 Contemporary Geometric Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, 05'05 x 07'07. This hand-knotted

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Rug with Postmodern Bauhaus Style
New Contemporary Rug with Postmodern Bauhaus Style

New Contemporary Rug with Postmodern Bauhaus Style

Located in Dallas, TX

contemporary. This modern style rug radiates a MCM vibe. Evoke an indulgent high-end experience by adding

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bauhaus Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Modern Moroccan Rug with High and Low Pile
Contemporary Modern Moroccan Rug with High and Low Pile

Contemporary Modern Moroccan Rug with High and Low Pile

Located in Dallas, TX

rug radiates a MCM vibe and is well-suited for a range of interiors. Handwoven and Hand-knotted wool

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design
Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design

Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design

Located in Dallas, TX

76913 Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design. This hand

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

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Wool

Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design
Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design

Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design

Located in Dallas, TX

76912 Vintage Swedish MCM Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style, Modern Danish Design. This vintage

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

Materials

Wool

Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century collection from Ege Axminster A/S Art Line. Homage collection to Paul Klee, titled "garten Vision" 1925 deisgn no 80549, made in Denmark 1990. Measures: 4'7" x 6'7".

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mcm Hand-Woven "Backgammon Board" Wool Rug
Mcm Hand-Woven "Backgammon Board" Wool Rug

Mcm Hand-Woven "Backgammon Board" Wool Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "backgammon board" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good

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

Materials

Wool

MCM Hand-Woven "Dart Board" Wool Rug
MCM Hand-Woven "Dart Board" Wool Rug

MCM Hand-Woven "Dart Board" Wool Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "dart board" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage

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

Materials

Wool

MCM Hand-Woven "Rubik's Cube" Wool Rug / Runner
MCM Hand-Woven "Rubik's Cube" Wool Rug / Runner

MCM Hand-Woven "Rubik's Cube" Wool Rug / Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Rubik's cube" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good

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

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style
Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style

Antique American Hand-Hooked Parrot Tapestry with MCM Folk Art Style

By Luis Montiel, Evelyn Ackerman

Located in Dallas, TX

77273 Antique American hand-hooked parrot tapestry with MCM Folk Art style. Drawing inspiration

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zeki Muran 70s MCM European Geometric Hand Made Rug
Zeki Muran 70s MCM European Geometric Hand Made Rug

Zeki Muran 70s MCM European Geometric Hand Made Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Pasadena, CA

Zeki Muren 70s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Hand Made haved wool Rug, 104 inches x 59.5 inches.

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Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-century, modern wall carpet, tapestry. Abstract pattern red, black. MCM EU
Mid-century, modern wall carpet, tapestry. Abstract pattern red, black. MCM EU

Mid-century, modern wall carpet, tapestry. Abstract pattern red, black. MCM EU

Located in Budapest, HU

Immerse your space in the timeless allure of mid-century modern design with this captivating wall tapestry, resplendent in vibrant red, black, and yellow hues. This abstract tapestry...

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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

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Klaus LeidorfLost 21, 2015

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 42 in

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By Klaus Leidorf

Located in New York, NY

This aerial photograph was taken by Klaus Leidorf from an airplane (which he also flies). It was not staged or manipulated and can be custom size.

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green

$2,008 / item

H 47.25 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo 5' by Pani Jurek, 120-60 Green

By Pani Jurek

Located in Paris, IDF

ELO 5 Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H. 120 x 60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Green _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

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Ceramic, Mirror

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

$795 / set

H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Plastic, Velvet

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

$1,500 / item

H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Custom Hand knotted Rug, after Wassily Kandinsky “Composition VIII”. Wool, silk
Custom Hand knotted Rug, after Wassily Kandinsky “Composition VIII”. Wool, silk

Custom Hand knotted Rug, after Wassily Kandinsky “Composition VIII”. Wool, silk

By (after) Wassily Kandinsky

Located in Munich, DE

Custom hand knotted rug based on the painting “Composition VIII” by Bauhaus master painter Wassily Kandinsky. Rug size (listed here): 280 x 200 cm / 9.2 x 6.6 ft Material: fine wo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bauhaus Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo
Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo

$2,400

H 19.25 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in

Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo

By Bruksbo

Located in Highland, IN

This delightful piece designed by Rolf Hesland and crafted by Haug Snekkeri for Bruksbo serves double duty as both a side table and a small portable bar. It has great presence with b...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture
Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture

Milo Baughman Desk for Directional Furniture

By Milo Baughman

Located in Toledo, OH

Milo Baughman desk for Directional Furniture. 48" writing desk with movable drawer base on rollers. Flat black frame with walnut top. Cabinet has file drawer and 2 storage drawers. 4...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s
Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

$7,453Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 1.23 in

Bing & Grondahl Modernist Green Tile Wall Art Piece, 1960s

By Bing & Grøndahl, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Exceptional Danish Mid-Century Modern piece of ceramic artistry. Handmade wall plaque made of six glazed tiles (each 15x15 cm) in white, dark pine and forest green colors, all handpa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 12' 6" x 14' 0".

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

$7,651

H 30.71 in W 55.91 in D 26.78 in

Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.

Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Abstract impressionist floral vivid painting on canvas ""Primavera red flowers"
Abstract impressionist floral vivid painting on canvas ""Primavera red flowers"

Abstract impressionist floral vivid painting on canvas ""Primavera red flowers"

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This contemporary abstract expressive impressionist floral painting was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her newest small collection, titled 🪻**"Primavera"**🪻—a...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Desk / Vanity
Art Deco Desk / Vanity

Art Deco Desk / Vanity

$2,200

H 29.25 in W 62 in D 17 in

Art Deco Desk / Vanity

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dark brown mahogany wood desk with Art Deco hardware. Attributed to Ralph Lauren for office or bedroom use. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

$1,800

H 19.69 in W 31.3 in D 20.48 in

Giuseppe Rivadossi Geometric Side Table in Oak

By Giuseppe Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi, side table, oak, Italy, 1970s This delightful side table, designed by Italian sculptor and artisan Giuseppe Rivadossi, is a good example of woodworking artistry....

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Vintage 1970s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Oak

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Mcm Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mcm rug available at 1stDibs. Each mcm rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage mcm rug now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mcm rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mcm rug bearing Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mcm rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ege Axminster A/S, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Rabat Village Women produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mcm Rug?

The average selling price for a mcm rug at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $999 on the low end and $13,295 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.