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
Wool
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool
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Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool
Wool
$1,913Sale Price|30% Off
W 59.06 in L 77.96 in
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
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Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Wool
$1,797Sale Price|20% Off
W 56.7 in L 77.17 in
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile RYA Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Wool
$1,336
W 36.62 in L 55.91 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Örgryte Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Wool
$546
W 19.69 in L 34.65 in
small Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool
Wool
$1,761
W 48.04 in L 65.75 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Cotton
$2,050Sale Price|24% Off
W 43.71 in L 63.78 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool
Cotton
$1,518
W 46.46 in L 78.75 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
Cotton
$1,761
W 46.86 in L 69.3 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
Cotton
$1,166
W 36.62 in L 68.12 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Denmark, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Denmark
Cotton
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 76.78 in
195cm Multi-Color 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
Cotton
Psychedelic Multi-Color Panton Style High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Netherlands
Wool
60's EKSPORT WILTON Verner Panton UNUSED MCM Danish Rya Rug Bullseye Argus
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! WILTON Verner Panton Style Bullseye Beige Orange Red Rya Rug Creator: Hojer Eksport Wilton 100
Wool
$495 / item
W 62 in L 84 in
Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Bullseye Panton Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are truly inspired by the classic Scandinavian rug designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The...
Wool, Acrylic
$1,650
W 54 in L 78 in
60s EKSPORT WILTON Zigzag Wave OpArt UNUSED Mid Century Danish Rug Verner Panton
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Verner Panton Vintage rectangular Danish rya rug, tones of beige brown yellow, 100% wool
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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
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Rya Rug
Located in New York, NY
impeccable design by the great Verner Panton. Panton, one of the most successful, celebrated, and influential
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Panton Style Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
Cotton
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Verner Panton, Circa mid 20th Century -- Fun and oh so retro, this
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W 55.12 in L 78.75 in
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Panton Style Rug Svängsta Rya, Sweden, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Svängsta Slottsmattor, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug. Decade: 1970s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
Wool
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Wool
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
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H 118.12 in W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Vintage 1970s Berg Rya POP Art Panton Style Rug by Bergoss, Netherlands
By Verner Panton, Bergoss
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Modernist 1970s carpet Berg Rya rug High quality weaving technique Origin
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W 46.07 in L 67.33 in
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Marks Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Wool
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W 36.62 in L 68.12 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Denmark, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Denmark
Cotton
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W 39.77 in L 52.76 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
Cotton
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H 68.12 in W 48.04 in L 68.12 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
Cotton
Multi-Color 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
Cotton
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
Cotton
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
Cotton
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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W 40.95 in L 68.12 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Pop Art Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug usable as floor or wall hanging object Decade: 1960s
Cotton
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W 35.44 in L 66.93 in
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
By Unika Vaev, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s ORIGIN: SCANDINAVIA Denmark
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H 66.93 in W 35.44 in L 66.93 in
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
By Unika Vaev, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s ORIGIN: SCANDINAVIA Denmark
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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 Unika Vaev, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug the largest version of this rug Decade: 1970s Origin
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W 35.44 in L 66.93 in
High Pile Pop Art "Finlandia" Rya Rug by Verner Panton for Unika Vaev, Denmark
By Unika Vaev, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Scandinavia Denmark
Cotton
Psychedelic Pink Panton High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Origin
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Modernist Panton Style High Pile Rya Rug by Concepts Intenational, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original rya rug Decade: 1970s Origin: USA - produced in Germany
Acrylic
XL Psychedelic Panton Style High Pile Rya Rug Desso Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Netherlands
Wool
197cm Psychedelic Multi-Color Panton High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Extra large rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin
Wool
Psychedelic Multi-Color Panton Style High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Rug with psychedelic Panton style pattern. Decade: 1970s Oigin: Netherlands
Wool
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
Wool
Mid Century Danish Modern Rya Style Shag Area Rug After Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are truly inspired by the classic Scandinavian rug designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The...
Acrylic
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
Wool
Multi-Color Pop Art Panton High Pile Rya Rug Carpet Desso, Netherlands, 1970
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality weaving technique. This high quality Rya rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by Desso
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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
Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Teardrop Design after Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are truly inspired by the classic Scandinavian rug designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The...
Wool, Acrylic
1970s Modernist Multi-Color wool Pop Art High Pile Rug Made in Denmark
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Denmark in the 1970s, it is made of wool. It features a Minimalist and psychedelic Panton style pattern in
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Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Funky Teardrop Design after Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are truly inspired by the classic Scandinavian rug designs of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The...
Wool, Acrylic
Midcentury Round Carpet / Rug, Denmark, 1960
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type.
Wool
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
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Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug by Verner Panton, Origin: Scandinavia, Mid-20th Century - Here is a
Wool
Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design
By Verner Panton
Located in Milan, IT
Verner Panton (1926-1998) is regarded as of one of Denmark's most influential Mid-Century Modern
Wool
Midcentury Geometric Rug / Carpet in Ege Rya Style, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury geometric rug / carpet in Ege Rya style, Denmark, 1960s - Handwoven / knotted
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W 28.75 in L 50.4 in
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Marks Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
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W 45.67 in L 78.75 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia, Sweden
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W 36.62 in L 57.09 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
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W 43.31 in L 60.63 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden
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W 50.4 in L 74.81 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Pop Art Rya Rug Carpet, Finland, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Finland
Cotton
Scandinavian Rya Rug
By Verner Panton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rectangular Rya rug designed by Verner Panton for Danish textile company Unika Vaev. Rug is in very
Wool
Small Multi-Color Psychedelic Batik High Pile Pop Art Rya Rug, Germany, 1970s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug batik psychedelic Decade: 1970s Origin: Denmark
Cotton
OpArt Danish Rya Bullseye Rug
By Hojer Eksport Wilton, Verner Panton
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage square Danish Rya rug, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used. Has been kept
Wool
60's EKSPORT WILTON Bullseye UNUSED Mid Century Rya Danish Rug Verner Panton
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! WILTON Opart Bullseye Yellow Orange Rya Rug Creator: Hojer Eksport Wilton (Weaver) 100% Authentic
Wool
Rug Carpet Spotlight by Unika Vaev Rya Finlandia, Denmark 1970s
By Verner Panton
Located in Berlin, DE
Big wool rya rug, designed in 1961 by Unika Vaev Copenhagen in Denmark. Age appropriate patina.
Wool
$14,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” Easy Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 4
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Carlotta” easy chairs for Cassina, 1967, Italy, set of four. These eccentric, easy chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for the 1960s Italian manufacturer C...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
US Astronaut NASA Sculpture in Resin 2016
Located in Paris, FR
US Astronaut NASA Sculpture in Resin Made in 2016.
Resin
Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
This small accessory rug or mat is a beautiful example of classic Tibetan style. Inspired by ancient symbology, the Tibetan dragon is displayed in blue and white on an orange backgro...
Wool
On Hold|$1,068
W 45.28 in L 76.78 in
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Verner Panton, Ege Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% cotton This rug is a great example of 1960s pop art interior. Ma...
Cotton
$2,261Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 16.54 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Acerbis LOKUM Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Walnut Occasional Table, c1930s, English
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous and original 1930's Art Deco walnut occasional table. This table is ideal for modern day use either as a coffee table or centre table. Condition is very good having been thr...
Walnut
Art Deco Two Tier Oval Occasional Table, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco English two tier oval occasional table dating to the 1930s. A very fine example that can be used for multiple purposes, a centre, end, coffee table. Fabulous qu...
Walnut
Queen Lavanette steel kitchen vanitie
Located in Mortsel, BE
Queen Lavanette “Vanette” steel bathroom kitchen vanities
Metal, Steel
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Vintage Pair of Textured Wood Veneer Nightstands 80s Postmodern Retro
By Kengo Kuma
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of vintage nightstands showcases a beautifully textured veneer that mimics the natural bark of pine, creating a rich, organic aesthetic. The distinctive wood grain features...
Wood
Paul Evans Flip Top Cityscape Bar Cabinet
By Paul Evans
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this authentic, vintage Paul Evans Cityscape bar cabinet from the 1970s. This striking piece combines the distinct aesthetic of Paul Evans with the practicalit...
Burl
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan and ...
Wool
$1,800Sale Price|26% Off
H 25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Model 5009 Revolving Book Table for Directional Custom Collection
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Littleton, CO
An exceptional side table designed by Milo Baughman for Directional's "Custom Collection" executed in Southeast Asian paldao with 5 drawers and book storage in a handsome cabinet tha...
Hardwood
Italian Coffee Table by Saporiti, 1960s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian coffee table by Saporiti, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 43 cm; W= 80; D= 80 cm.
Wood
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample with Green Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom rug sample is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rugs a...
Wool
Large Curved kidney shaped sofa in lambswool bouclé
Located in London, GB
A fabulous curved sofa with sculpted wooden legs beautifully upholstered in lambswool boucle with 3 feather filled cushions. Limited production . Italy
Bouclé, Wood
$3,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Moroso FJORD Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From a piece of seashell, which has been broken and smoothed by the waves, Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of seats for both the home and public spaces. As the name sugge...
Steel
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. 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.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, 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 — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.