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Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Rug in White and Black Square Rug Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
yarns as a 4 x 4 square rug, this Mid-Century Modern rug hails from the latest additions to the Mid
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Green And White Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim — the first representation of varied 1950s post
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool
Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige Green and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold exploration of 1950s style
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Purple And White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all natural silk, this 6×6 square rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Beige Gray and Red Wool and Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern Collection, a bold custom
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Silver-Gray and Brown Wool and Silk Custom Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Blue and Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 rug from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim, in collaboration with modern
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in White and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in White and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in White and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in White and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Mid-Century Modern Rug in Yellow and White Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
yarns as a 6 x 6 square rug, this Mid-Century Modern rug hails from the latest additions to the Mid
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in all-natural silk, this 8x10 modern rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray and Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 9x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Beige Red and Blue Wool Custom Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
achieves a seamless drawing in this large scale and quality.
This mid-century modern rug design is further
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 modern rug is a new unveiling from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection—hand-knotted in wool and silk
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Beige Gray and Blue Wool Silk Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
joins the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection, a bold custom-capable line
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Retro Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9 x 12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection, hand knotted in a unique wool and
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Blue with Geometric patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 12x18 rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x8 runner is from the Mid-century modern rug collection from Rug & Kilim—hand-knotted in wool
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Blue with Geometric patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 12x18 rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug In Gray With Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9 x 12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Collection, hand knotted in wool in prevailing
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 9x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim x El Gato Gomez Mid-Century Modern Style Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Silk, Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Style Rug in Blue and Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold exploration of 1950s style
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Style Geometric Multicolor Wool And Silk Custom
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this custom rug design hails from Rug & Kilim’s Mid
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Geometric Green Black And Blue Wool And Silk Cu
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern Collection, a bold custom
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s White Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Gray & Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection— hand-knotted in wool and
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray and Green All Over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6 x 9 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim’s—a reimaging of bold
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray and Green All Over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6 x 9 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim’s—a reimaging of bold
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Gray & Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection - hand-knotted in wool and silk
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray and Green All Over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6 x 9 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim’s—a reimaging of bold
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Bauhaus Style Rug Beige Brown Mid-Century Modern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand knotted Bauhaus-style rug represents the latest additions to the Mid-Century Modern
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2010s Indian Bauhaus Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 9x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug in Beige Brown Atomic Age Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-winning designer, Nikita Nagpal, this particular mid-century modern rug exemplifies the movement and sense
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Style Rug in Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x8 modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s bold Mid-Century Modern Collection, in collaboration with
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Green Multicolor Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 x 10 rug in green and multicolor geometric patterns, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6×6 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim—a reimagining of bold 1950s
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gold Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6 x 9 rug in hand-knotted wool, from Rug & Kilim’s bold Mid-Century Modern Collection. A fabulous
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 9x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Cotton, Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Style Square Rug in Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
as this painterly mid-century modern rug enjoys. Keen eyes will further admire how the silk’s natural
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Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Modern Style Rug in Gray with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Polychromatic Patterns on Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6×6 Mid-Century Modern rug from the titular collection by Rug & Kilim—a reimagining of bold 1950s
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Cotton, Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug Geometric Gray Red Wool Custom Runner
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted wool, this geometric run joins the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Mid
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool
Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Gray Red Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
embodying comfort and whimsy few mid-century modern rugs of this versatile square size enjoy.
Custom
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Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Silver Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this 9×12 rug is a new addition to the Mid-Century
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool, Silk, Yarn
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug, Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Rug with Geometric Patterns
Description: This
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
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Modern And Mid Century Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of modern and mid century rugs available for sale. The range of distinct modern and mid century rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 13402 antique and vintage modern and mid century rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3245 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of modern and mid century rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of modern and mid century rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern modern and mid century rugs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made modern and mid century rugs over the years, but those made by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim and Beni M'Guild are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modern And Mid Century Rugs?
Prices for modern and mid century rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern and mid century rugs begin at $1 and can go as high as $450,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,739.
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.
Questions About Modern And Mid Century Rugs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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