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New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko
New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko

New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko

By Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Abstract Expressionist style harmonizes with Conceptual Design in this hand-knotted wool modern Moroccan rug. Drenched in the captivating hues of peacock blue, teal, and dark green, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Moroccan and North Af...

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Wool

Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko's Color Field Abstractions
Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko's Color Field Abstractions

Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko's Color Field Abstractions

Located in Dallas, TX

Beyond its mystical allure, the rug transforms into a canvas that seamlessly blends the essence of Abstract Expressionism, reminiscent of Mark Rothko's bold color blocks, with contem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made

By Nomad Chic

Located in Marrakech, MA

Size: 10’x14’ / 305x430 cm We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why ...

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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

9'x12'1" Shades of Brown Rothko Inspired Modern Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug
9'x12'1" Shades of Brown Rothko Inspired Modern Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug

9'x12'1" Shades of Brown Rothko Inspired Modern Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Shades of Brown, Rothko Inspired, Modern, Hand Knotted, Wool & Silk, Soft Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Pr...

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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 9’x12’, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 9’x12’, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 9’x12’, Rothko Inspired Modern Pattern rug, Custom-made

By Nomad Chic

Located in Marrakech, MA

Size: 9’x12’ / 275x370 cm We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why w...

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2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Rothko Style Atlas: A Rare Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug in Poetic Colorfields
Rothko Style Atlas: A Rare Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug in Poetic Colorfields

Rothko Style Atlas: A Rare Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug in Poetic Colorfields

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt

Located in Dallas, TX

21445 Rare Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06. Bathed in saturated fields of aubergine, wine, and bruised plum, this vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug evokes the visceral q...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionism and Biophilic Design
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionism and Biophilic Design

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionism and Biophilic Design

By (after) Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from Mark Rothko, this vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionist Style Meets Simplicity
Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionist Style Meets Simplicity

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionist Style Meets Simplicity

By Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Reflecting elements of Abstract Expressionism and color field painting style from Mark Rothko, this vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty while simultaneously ...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Expressionist Style
Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Expressionist Style

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Expressionist Style

By Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a living embodiment of Abstract Expressionism, echoing the bold color blocks reminiscent of Mark Rothko.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Maximalism Meets Expressionist Style
Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Maximalism Meets Expressionist Style

Vintage Purple Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Maximalism Meets Expressionist Style

By (after) Mark Rothko, Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug transforms into a canvas that melds the spirit of Abstract Expressionism, echoing Mark Rothko's bold color blocks, with the intrin...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionism Meets Maximalism
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionism Meets Maximalism

Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Abstract Expressionism Meets Maximalism

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild, (after) Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a canvas that fuses the spirit of Abstract Expressionism, reminiscent of Mark Rothko's bold blocks of color, with the noma...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

New Modern Abstract Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style
New Modern Abstract Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

New Modern Abstract Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Expressionist Style

By Beni Mrirt, Gunta Stölzl, Sean Scully, Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

A study in architectural rhythm and chromatic transcendence, this hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug embodies a rare synthesis of Berber ancestral mastery and postwar modernis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

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Wool

The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression
The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression

The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression

By Gunta Stölzl, Paul Klee, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from luminaries such as Gunta Stolzl, Mark Rothko, and Paul Klee, this abstract Moroccan area rug stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of artistic innovat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Post-Modern Moroccan and North A...

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Wool

The Desert Aperture: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Modernism
The Desert Aperture: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Modernism

The Desert Aperture: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Modernism

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

21860 New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 10'10 x 13'07. The Desert Aperture: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Modernism.

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

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Wool

The Atmospheric Horizon: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Tonal Abstraction
The Atmospheric Horizon: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Tonal Abstraction

The Atmospheric Horizon: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Tonal Abstraction

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

21850 New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'03 x 10'04. The Atmospheric Horizon: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Tonal Abstraction.

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

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Wool

The Desert Reverie: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Abstraction
The Desert Reverie: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Abstraction

The Desert Reverie: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Abstraction

By Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21858 New Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'03 x 10'02. The Desert Reverie: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Atmospheric Abstraction.

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

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Wool

The Chromatic Pulse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modernist Expression
The Chromatic Pulse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modernist Expression

The Chromatic Pulse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modernist Expression

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

21862 New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'06 x 10'04. The Chromatic Pulse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modernist Expression.

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

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Wool

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Berber Carpet with Modern Style
Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Berber Carpet with Modern Style

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Berber Carpet with Modern Style

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a canvas that fuses the spirit of Abstract Expressionism, reminiscent of Mark Rothko's bold blocks of color, with the noma...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

The Chromatic Ascent: Contemporary Beni Mrirt Masterpiece of Abstract Expression
The Chromatic Ascent: Contemporary Beni Mrirt Masterpiece of Abstract Expression

The Chromatic Ascent: Contemporary Beni Mrirt Masterpiece of Abstract Expression

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

21037 Modern Green Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'11 x 10'06. The Chromatic Ascent: A Contemporary Beni Mrirt Masterpiece of Abstract Nomadic Expression.

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

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Wool

The Artisan's Palette: A Contemporary Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Color
The Artisan's Palette: A Contemporary Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Color

The Artisan's Palette: A Contemporary Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Color

By Beni Mrirt, Henri Matisse, Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

The result is both deeply personal and universally resonant, expressing movement through time while remaining firmly rooted in ancestral identity. The rug's painterly abstraction dr...

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

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Wool

The Crimson Nomad: A Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Vitality
The Crimson Nomad: A Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Vitality

The Crimson Nomad: A Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Vitality

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

20636 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 08'04. The Crimson Nomad: A Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Vitality. A field of saturated crimson commands immediate ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic Style
Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic Style

Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Chic Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from Mark Rothko, this vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty.

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

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Rothko Inspired Multicolored Hand Knotted Expressionist Wool Rug by Gordian

Rothko Inspired Multicolored Hand Knotted Expressionist Wool Rug by Gordian

By Gordian Rugs

Located in New York, NY

At Gordian, our weavers have a profound awareness of the marriage between the world of art and functionality. We consider every rug we produce to be a collector’s piece. Each creatio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rothko Inspired Hand Knotted Expressionist Wool Rug in Brown by Gordian

Rothko Inspired Hand Knotted Expressionist Wool Rug in Brown by Gordian

By Gordian Rugs

Located in New York, NY

At Gordian, our weavers have a profound awareness of the marriage between the world of art and functionality. We consider every rug we produce to be a collector’s piece. Each creatio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Early Minimalist Tibetan Khaden Rug 19th Century Rothko
Early Minimalist Tibetan Khaden Rug 19th Century Rothko

Early Minimalist Tibetan Khaden Rug 19th Century Rothko

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This Tibetan Khaden is a stunning example of early sitting and sleeping rugs from Central Tibet. Prior to the arrival of chemical dyes in the late 19th century, the...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko
New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko

New Contemporary Abstract Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko

By Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

The composition reveals an expanse that mesmerizes, with rich waves of abrash flowing seamlessly from selvage to selvage, creating textured layers that echo the ethereal beauty of Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Moroccan and North Af...

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Wool

Vintage Persian Landscape Gabbeh Rug Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler
Vintage Persian Landscape Gabbeh Rug Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler

Vintage Persian Landscape Gabbeh Rug Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler

By Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Reflecting facets of cubist style and abstract expressionism, this vintage Persian Gabbeh rug draws inspiration from Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko and Amy Van Winkle.

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Late 20th Century Persian Expressionist Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Abstract Cubist Style
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Abstract Cubist Style

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Abstract Cubist Style

By Zeki Müren, Paul Klee, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from the Abstract Art style and Cubism, this Zeki Muren inspired rug is heavily influenced by Mark Rothko and Paul Klee.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug Inspired by Gunta Stolzl
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug Inspired by Gunta Stolzl

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug Inspired by Gunta Stolzl

By Gunta Stölzl, Paul Klee, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

Staying true to its post modernism and hard edge geometric art form, this contemporary Moroccan area rug draws inspiration from Gunta Stolzl, Mark Rothko, and Paul Klee.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bauhaus Moroccan and North Afric...

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style
New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

80581 New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style 12'05 x 16'02. Featuring a luminous green glow, rich waves of Abrash, and luxury underfoot, this...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style
New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

80587, new contemporary Moroccan Area rug with Postmodern Abstract Expressionist style 10'05 x 14'02. Featuring a luminous green glow, rich waves of Abrash, and luxury underfoot, thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

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Wool

Reversible Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Boho Meets Abstract Expressionism
Reversible Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Boho Meets Abstract Expressionism

Reversible Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Boho Meets Abstract Expressionism

By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko

Located in Dallas, TX

These tonal transitions echo the emotive resonance of Rothko’s color fields, where stillness and intensity coexist.

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Style Inspired by Jasper Johns
Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Style Inspired by Jasper Johns

Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Postmodern Style Inspired by Jasper Johns

By Jasper Johns, (after) Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Staying true to its post modernism and hard edge geometric art form, this Moroccan area rug draws inspiration from Jasper Johns, Richard Pousette-Dart, Mark Rothko, and Paul Klee.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

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Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Mark Rothko
Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Mark Rothko

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Modern Style Inspired by Mark Rothko

By Beni Mrirt, (after) Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

20894, vintage red Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug with Modern style Inspired by Mark Rothko. Featuring a luminous fiery glow, rich waves of abrash, and luxury underfoot, this hand knotted w...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rya Rug
Mid-Century Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rya Rug

Mid-Century Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rya Rug

By Ege Rya

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Mark Rothko inspired Shag Rya rug. Very large and fun room sized rug.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko Chapel
Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko Chapel

Vintage Purple Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko Chapel

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Inspired by the tonal paintings of Mark Rothko, this vintage Moroccan rug showcases a captivating fusion of colors and textures, inviting contemplation and introspection.

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Cubism and Bauhaus Design
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Cubism and Bauhaus Design

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Cubism and Bauhaus Design

By Piet Mondrian, (after) Mark Rothko, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Dallas, TX

Staying true to its Art Deco style and displaying a geometric pattern, bold form and colors, this vintage Bauhaus Movement rug draws inspiration from Piet Mondrian, Mark Rothko, Paul...

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Late 20th Century Tibetan Bauhaus Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rug
Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rug

Mark Rothko Inspired Shag Rug

Located in Oakland, CA

This rug looks great on the wall or the floor. Pleasant color scheme and pattern reminiscent of works by Mark Rothko

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Vintage 1960s American Tapestries

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Rothko Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rothko rug available at 1stDibs. A rothko rug — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage rothko rug now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the rothko rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A rothko rug made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Berber Tribes of Morocco and Beni Mrirt each produced at least one beautiful rothko rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rothko Rug?

The average selling price for a rothko rug at 1stDibs is $3,449, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $17,280 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.