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Round Scandinavian Rug

Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug
Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug

Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Presenting an Exquisite 21 th Century Scandinavian Modern Design Rug in Blue and Beige! 🌟 Elevate

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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian swedish round rug
Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian swedish round rug

Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian swedish round rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Presenting an Exquisite vintage Scandinavian Swedish Modern Rug Elevate your living space with

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

60's DANIA Taepper Round Blues UNUSED Mid Century Danish Rya Rug Scandinavian
60's DANIA Taepper Round Blues UNUSED Mid Century Danish Rya Rug Scandinavian

60's DANIA Taepper Round Blues UNUSED Mid Century Danish Rya Rug Scandinavian

By Dania Taepper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

! DANIA Taepper Round Blues Cream Rya Rug Creator: Dania Taepper 100% Authentic!!! Condition: New

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Vintage 1960s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection
AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection

AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection

By Nordic Knots

Located in Floral Park, NY

of classicism and modernism. The rugs patterns are based on elements and colors from the building in

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Vintage Round Swedish Rya Rug. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft
Vintage Round Swedish Rya Rug. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft

Vintage Round Swedish Rya Rug. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft

$2,280Sale Price|40% Off

W 72 in L 72 in

Vintage Round Swedish Rya Rug. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft

Located in New York, NY

Vintage round Swedish Rya rug, Origin: Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft x 6 ft (1.83

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

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Round Corneille Rug. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Round Corneille Rug. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Round Corneille Rug. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in

By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)

Located in New York, NY

Vintage round Corneille rug, Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in (2.18

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug. 7 ft 3 in x 7 ft 3 in
Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug. 7 ft 3 in x 7 ft 3 in

Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug. 7 ft 3 in x 7 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 7 ft

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Højer Eksport Wilton Round Rug, Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Højer Eksport Wilton Round Rug, Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

Højer Eksport Wilton Round Rug, Wool, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in Hellouw, NL

This round Højer Eksport Wilton rug showcases a mesmerizing abstract pattern in warm shades of orange

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Nazmiyal Collection Vibrant Modern Swedish Inspired Round Blue Rug 9'10" x 9'10"
Nazmiyal Collection Vibrant Modern Swedish Inspired Round Blue Rug 9'10" x 9'10"

Nazmiyal Collection Vibrant Modern Swedish Inspired Round Blue Rug 9'10" x 9'10"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Vibrant Silk And Wool Modern Swedish Inspired Round Blue Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Indian

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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Scandinavian Modern Central ...

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Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden
Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden

Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden

By Ege Rya

Located in Antwerp, BE

Scandinavian Rya rug designed in the 1960s circular rug by Højer Eksport Wilton modernist round rug

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Natural White Round Fur Rug, Mongolian Fur 4 foot
Natural White Round Fur Rug, Mongolian Fur 4 foot

Natural White Round Fur Rug, Mongolian Fur 4 foot

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

living room, this 4 foot round fur rug will boast the pinnacle of stylish design and luxury. After a

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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

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1970s Round Scandinavian Modern Sunburst Rya Rug, Denmark
1970s Round Scandinavian Modern Sunburst Rya Rug, Denmark

1970s Round Scandinavian Modern Sunburst Rya Rug, Denmark

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A gorgeous round Scandinavian rya rug from the 1970s Danish modern era. Well crafted and

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Round Blue Vintage Rya Scandinavian Rug
Round Blue Vintage Rya Scandinavian Rug

Round Blue Vintage Rya Scandinavian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rya Rugs (or Ryijy) are the traditional Scandinavian rugs made in Sweden and Finland, and word “Rya

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

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Round Scandinavian Verner Panton Polka Dot Rug 6'7" x 6'7"
Beautiful Vintage Round Scandinavian Verner Panton Polka Dot Rug 6'7" x 6'7"

Beautiful Vintage Round Scandinavian Verner Panton Polka Dot Rug 6'7" x 6'7"

By Verner Panton

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Exciting Vintage Round Scandinavian Verner Panton Polka Dot Rug , Country of Origin / Rug

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

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AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection
AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection

AML 03, Cut Pile Round Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection

By Nordic Knots

Located in Floral Park, NY

of classicism and modernism. The rugs patterns are based on elements and colors from the building in

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Materials

Wool

Large Round Danish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Carpet by Hojer Eksport Wilton
Large Round Danish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Carpet by Hojer Eksport Wilton

Large Round Danish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Carpet by Hojer Eksport Wilton

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in New York, NY

A Danish Mid-Century Circular Wool Rug in a modern version of a timeless, modern neoclassical

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Round Rug by Rya
Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Round Rug by Rya

Large Mid-Century Scandinavian Round Rug by Rya

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large, round Scandinavian Rya rug in vibrant earth tones of brown, rust, orange, and yellow. In

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Round Scandinavian Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970
Round Scandinavian Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Round Scandinavian Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Deep pile round shag area wool sag rug with abstract "Supernova " design in various shades of Red

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pop-Art Round Carpet designed by Rya
Pop-Art Round Carpet designed by Rya

Pop-Art Round Carpet designed by Rya

By Ege Rya

Located in Antwerp, BE

Great abstract design in various shades of red / orange / brown. Nice size for accenting a part of a room.In excellent original condition,the colors are bright and there is no wear t...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

Round Scandinavian Rya Rug Vintage 1970s Sunflower Red Blue Orange
Round Scandinavian Rya Rug Vintage 1970s Sunflower Red Blue Orange

Round Scandinavian Rya Rug Vintage 1970s Sunflower Red Blue Orange

By Hojer Eksport Wilton

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Astoundingly large round Scandinavian Rya rug. The rug is slightly oblong and measures 100" x 96

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Round Verner Panton Black and White Polka Dot Rug
Vintage Scandinavian Round Verner Panton Black and White Polka Dot Rug

Vintage Scandinavian Round Verner Panton Black and White Polka Dot Rug

By Verner Panton

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and highly artistic vintage Scandinavian round Verner Panton black and white polka dot

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

1970 Danish Midcentury Round Wool Rug
1970 Danish Midcentury Round Wool Rug

1970 Danish Midcentury Round Wool Rug

Located in Praha, CZ

Very good original condition with minor signs of wear.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Wool Round Carpet or Rug
Midcentury Wool Round Carpet or Rug

Midcentury Wool Round Carpet or Rug

By Desso

Located in Praha, CZ

- In the style of Ege Rya - 1970s, Germany - Made by Desso - Nice and bright colors.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Fun & Whimsical Round Punch or Hook Rug from Denmark 1960s
Handmade Fun & Whimsical Round Punch or Hook Rug from Denmark 1960s

Handmade Fun & Whimsical Round Punch or Hook Rug from Denmark 1960s

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning and whimsical 1960s Danish Modern Floral punch hook circular accent rug. This piece is so

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug
Vintage Swedish Deco Rug

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

circular border. This round vintage Scandinavian rug displays a mid-century atomic-era design that is

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

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Wool

'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s
'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s

'Roulette' Round Vintage Rug by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Milan, IT

Verner Panton (1926-1998) is regarded as of one of Denmark's most influential Mid-Century Modern furniture and interior designers. His psychedelic signature style can be seen in many...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Large Round  Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev
Large Round  Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev

Large Round Pop-Art Rya Rug from Unika Vaev

By CUM Rya, Unika Vaev

Located in Antwerp, BE

Round pop-art Rya carpet from Unika Vaev, 1960, Scandinavia, Swedish rug features a stunning

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design
Marguerite Rya Round Wool Rug by Verner Panton 1960s Design

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 furniture and interior designers. His psychedelic signature style can be seen in many...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Colorful Round 1970s Carpet in Style of Verner Panton, 1970s
Colorful Round 1970s Carpet in Style of Verner Panton, 1970s

Colorful Round 1970s Carpet in Style of Verner Panton, 1970s

By Verner Panton

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Colorful round carpet in style of Verner Panton's roulette rug. Manufactured by Ege Rya

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Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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Round Scandinavian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the round Scandinavian rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each round Scandinavian rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a round Scandinavian rug, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the round Scandinavian 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 round Scandinavian rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one round Scandinavian rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Verner Panton, Nordic Knots and CUM Rya produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Round Scandinavian Rug?

Prices for a round Scandinavian rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $645 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,635.

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 Round Scandinavian Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Scandinavian rya rugs are accent rugs that have a hand-knotted high shag pile usually made of wool. Originally, the rugs served as bedding for sailors, but they became popular decorative accents in the U.S. in the 1970s. Shop a variety of rya rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A traditional Scandinavian rug is called a rya or rye. With their shag knotted wool pile, these rugs originally served as blankets for 15th-century sailors. The rugs gained popularity in the U.S. and around the world in the 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage rya rugs.