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1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moroccan Tribal Rug African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering. Vintage semi antique, Moroccan
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1950s Moroccan Folk Art Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.2x9.2 Ft Banded Tribal Kilim Flat-Weave Rug Floor Covering with Wool Cotton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
covering is light and sturdy. It can be used as a floor covering, wall-hanging, a bed or sofa throw. Size
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.4x10 Ft Vintage HandWoven Cotton Anatolian Kilim Rug, FlatWeave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were made to use for everyday life rather than re
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Retro Floor Covering

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Cotton

13.3x17.5 Ft Oversize Handwoven Turkish Rag Rug, Cotton Kilim Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
century to be used as floor coverings in their tents. They were made to use for everyday life rather than
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Cotton

10x13.7 Ft Very Fine Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Wool Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very fine vintage Turkish Sivas rug. Measures: 10 x 13.8 ft. Wool carpet, floor covering Wool pile
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7.8x12 Ft Vintage Kilim Carpet, Flatweave Floor Covering, Striped Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floor coverings in their tents and winter homes. They were made to use for everyday life rather than re
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Cotton

4.5x11.6 Mid-Century Anatolian Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floor covering in their tents or summer houses around mid 20th century. It is made of multi colored wool
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

5.7x5.9 ft Handwoven Striped Vintage Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floor covering in their tents or summer houses until late 20th century. It is made of multi colored wool
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Henri Samuel Style French Aubusson Needlepoint Floor Covering
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French Aubusson needlepoint carpet in the style of the iconic French designer Henri Samuel. Add some real glamour to your residence withe this very well made French Aubusson...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug, Floral Patterned Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measures: 4x7 Ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Handmade Rug from Central Anatolia, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measure: 4 x 6.9 ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960s Moroccan Tribal Rug Handwoven North African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Moroccan Tribal Rug, Hand woven North African Ethnic Textile Floor Covering.Vintage Moroccan
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

Vintage Handmade Turkish Deco Wool Rug, Floral Pattern Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measures: 3.7x6.8 Ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Gray Rug, Woolen Floor Covering, Handmade 1960s Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of floor art.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nomadic Vintage Anatolian Kilim Rug. Flat-Weave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the Nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. 100% wool. This Kilim is traditionally woven in two ha...
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1970s Turkish Bohemian Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

4x5.6 Ft Colorful Accent Rug, Vintage Turkish Carpet, Handmade Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no issues. It has been washed
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

3.8x7 ft Vintage Anatolian Oushak Accent Rug, Handmade Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.2x7.4 Ft Vintage Floral Design Handmade Anatolian Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.5x9.4 Ft Hand Knotted Anatolian Oushak Rug, Authentic 1960s Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measures: 6.5x9.4 ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5x7.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7x10.5 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion Design, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measures: 7 x 10.5 Ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.3x8.4 ft Vintage Anatolian Oushak Rug, Beige Handmade Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.5x7 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Cotton, Wool

5.5x10.8 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Colorful Kilim, Flat-Weave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comm...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

5.9x13 Ft Geometric Handmade Turkish Wool Kilim Runner, FlatWeave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comm...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

4x6.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Geometric Anatolian Accent Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Cotton

3x4.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Geometric Turkish Accent Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish geometric design rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Cotton

4x7.3 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug, Traditional Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x6.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug, Authentic 1950s Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Central Anatolian rug features two linked medallions in deep-saturated gold with cross-shaped motifs inside against a plain field in soft muted soft red. The corner-piec...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

5.2x13.2 Ft Rare Vintage Anatolian Kilim, FlatWoven Floor Covering, Colorful Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare vintage hand-woven flat-weave (kilim) rug from Turkey with an unusual design and color story. It features a single column of a border running across the length of the rug in b...
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1950s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

4.3x5.3 Ft Traditional Hand-Knotted Vintage Anatolian Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

5x13.3 Ft Handwoven Striped Vintage Runner Kilim, FlatWeave Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage handwoven flat-weave (kilim) runner, All Wool Very good condition, sturdy and clean. We can modify the dimensions if requested, ie. make it shorter and/or narrower. Reversib...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

6.5x9.7 Ft Distressed Handmade Rug. Modern Gray Carpet. Turkish Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 6.5 x 9.7 Ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. ...
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1950s Turkish Modern Retro Floor Covering

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Cotton, Wool

5.5x9.2 Ft Colorful Vintage Anatolian Kilim, Wool Flatweave Rug, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A colorful handwoven vintage nomad Kilim rug from the south of central Anatolia made of natural organic wool and goat's hair. In very good condition, sturdy and clean. Measures: 5.5 ...
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Goat Hair

5.4x11.2 Ft Handmade Vintage Hemp Kilim Rug. Natural, organic floor covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-woven vintage Turkish hemp kilim rug with a striped design in off-white and grayish white. A simple yet beautiful long rug with a minimalist aesthetic. The rug is in good orig...
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1970s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Hemp

5.2x10.4 Ft Dazzling Vintage Kilim Rug. Unique Flatweave Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A splendid Turkish Kilim (flat-woven rug) in very good original condition. It is finely hand-woven with naturally dyed wool. Measures: 5.2 x 10.4 Ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

6.3x9.6 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug, Modern Solid Orange Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in orange color. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable ...
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1960s Turkish Modern Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Cotton

3.4x8.4 Ft Unique Handmade Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Ca 1950, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6.6x9 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Oushak Area Rug, Traditional 1960s Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4x7.4 Ft Handmade 1970s Accent Rug, Modern Orange Carpet, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
months, at the end of which we obtain aesthetically pleasing, versatile and sturdy pieces of floor art
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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Retro Floor Covering

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Cotton, Wool

6x10 Ft Floral Pattern Floor Covering, Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x6.8 Ft Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Rug, Floral Pattern Vintage Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art. Measures: 3.8x6.8 ft.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7x11.3 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sophisticated and sturdy pieces of floor art.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x8.8 Ft Mid-20th Century Handmade Anatolian Village Rug, Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Cotton, Wool

2.8x4.1 ft Handwoven Soft Mohair Wool Kilim, Bed & Floor Covering, Sofa Throw
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cover, sofa throw or wall hanging as well as a rug on the floor with a rug-pad which we can also supply
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Mohair

6x8.8 Ft Colorful Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comm...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

5.5x13.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Striped Wool Kilim Runner, Flat-Weave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage hand-woven flat-weave (kilim) with bands, 100% Wool. Size: 5.5 x 13.2 ft. We can modify the dimensions if requested, i.e. make it shorter and/or narrower. Reversible; both si...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

4x8.7 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Rug. Authentic 1960s Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug with a Classic garden design with flowers, spandrels, blossoms, leaves and branches. Wool pile on a tightly woven strong cotton f...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Streamlined Moderne Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Cotton

5.4x9 Ft Colorful Vintage Handmade Nomadic Kilim, Flat Woven Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This simple and practical flat-woven runner is made of hand-spun wool. Washed professionally. Both sides can be used. Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors and high...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

4.3x10.5 Ft Vintage Turkish Banded Kilim Rug. AllWool Flat-weave Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful and simple flat-woven runner is made of natural wool in shades of red, ivory, brown, orange and gray. We can modify the dimensions if requested, ie. make it shorter a...
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

4x6.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Garden Design Floral Sparta Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

5.4x12 Ft Dazzling Handmade Kilim, Unique Flat-Weave Rug, Wool Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A splendid Turkish Kilim (flat-woven rug) in excellent original condition. It is finely handwoven in wool and has dazzling colors. Ideal for both residential and commercial interio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

4x6.7 Ft Vintage Caucasian Kazak Rug, Wool Hand-Knotted Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Kazak rug features two linked cross-shaped medallions in soft madder red and beige against a deep, dark indigo field adorned with free floating quatrefoil motifs. The ma...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

3.8x5.8 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Turkish Wool Rug, Authentic 1950s Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Central Anatolian rug features two linked medallions in deep-saturated gold with cross-shaped motifs inside against a plain field in soft muted soft red. The corner-piec...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool

6.2x9.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Wool Hand Made Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand knotted Turkish rug was made in the 1960s. It has a soft, muted and earthy color palette of beige, sage green and brown. It features a medallion at its centre encir...
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1960s Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

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Wool

5.7x8 Ft Vintage Hand Knotted Anatolian Area Rug, Floral Design Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

6x10.3 Ft Solid Green Modern Area Rug, Handmade Turkish Carpet, Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in green color for contemporary interiors. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. Sturdy and can be used ...
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1960s Turkish Modern Retro Floor Covering

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Wool, Cotton

4.2x6.8 ft Vintage Hand Made Turkish Accent Rug. Floral Patterned Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage accent rug from Central Turkey. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washe...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

3.8x7.3 ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Floral Design Turkish Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage rug from Central Turkey. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profe...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Retro Floor Covering

Materials

Wool, Cotton

8.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering. Gray, Orange, White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage handwoven Turkish Kilim. The Kilim is made up of five individually hand-woven pieces hand-sewn together. A beautiful piece, a cherished remnant of the lifestyle of almost ...
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1980s Turkish Kilim Retro Floor Covering

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Cotton, Goat Hair, Wool

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Retro Floor Covering For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro floor covering you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every retro floor covering was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the retro floor covering you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro floor covering, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro floor covering over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Gerald Thurston and Morris of Glasgow are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Retro Floor Covering?

Prices for a retro floor covering can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $279 and can go as high as $88,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,624.

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.