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Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

modern and Art Nouveau rug sensibilities into a pattern like peacock feathers, prevailing in a smokey

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

modern and Art Nouveau rug sensibilities into a pattern like peacock feathers, prevailing in a smokey

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

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Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

modern and Art Nouveau rug sensibilities into a pattern like peacock feathers, prevailing in a smokey

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Art Nouveau Style Rug, Blue, White Feather Design

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

modern and Art Nouveau rug sensibilities into a pattern like peacock feathers, prevailing in a smokey

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Green, Blue, and Gold Art Nouveau-Inspired Wool Rug, 2x3
Hand-Knotted Green, Blue, and Gold Art Nouveau-Inspired Wool Rug, 2x3

Hand-Knotted Green, Blue, and Gold Art Nouveau-Inspired Wool Rug, 2x3

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

, wool carpet, hand-knotted wool rug, art nouveau decor, art nouveau rug, 2x3 art nouveau rug

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Distressed Vintage Rug in Blue Art Nouveau Style Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1960s Distressed Vintage Rug in Blue Art Nouveau Style Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1960s Distressed Vintage Rug in Blue Art Nouveau Style Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

nouveau beauty. The rug enjoys European influences in rich blue & cream with a luscious transitional

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handknotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug in Burgundy, Blue, and Gold, 3' x 5'
Handknotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug in Burgundy, Blue, and Gold, 3' x 5'

Handknotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug in Burgundy, Blue, and Gold, 3' x 5'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This handknotted Art Nouveau wool Persian rug in burgundy, blue, and gold, measuring 3' x 5', is a

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Coral, Red, Purple, Brown, and Blue, 2x3
Art Nouveau Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Coral, Red, Purple, Brown, and Blue, 2x3

Art Nouveau Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Coral, Red, Purple, Brown, and Blue, 2x3

By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This Art Nouveau wool and silk Persian rug showcases a vibrant and sophisticated blend of coral

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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Oversized Antique Teal-Blue Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts / Art Nouveau Rug Carpet
Oversized Antique Teal-Blue Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts / Art Nouveau Rug Carpet

Oversized Antique Teal-Blue Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts / Art Nouveau Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Rare Oversized Antique Teal-Blue Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts / Art Nouveau Rug Carpet ( 12'6" x 25'2

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Antique Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'
Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'

Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Persian Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'

By Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Part of the Orley Shabahang Music Collection, this stunning hand-knotted Persian rug in shades of

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown, and Green Wool and Silk Persian Rug, 4' x 6'
Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown, and Green Wool and Silk Persian Rug, 4' x 6'

Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown, and Green Wool and Silk Persian Rug, 4' x 6'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This art nouveau blue, cream, brown, and green wool and silk Persian rug, sized 4' x 6', showcases

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Art Nouveau - Water Inspired Wool Persian Rug, Blue, Green, Red, Gold, 5' x 7'
Art Nouveau - Water Inspired Wool Persian Rug, Blue, Green, Red, Gold, 5' x 7'

Art Nouveau - Water Inspired Wool Persian Rug, Blue, Green, Red, Gold, 5' x 7'

By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Shabahang Art Nouveau collection. The composition of Reflections consists of four shades of indigo, creating

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown and Pink Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, 3 x 5
Abstract Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown and Pink Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, 3 x 5

Abstract Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown and Pink Hand-Knotted Persian Rug, 3 x 5

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This abstract art nouveau Persian rug, sized 3' x 5', showcases a captivating mix of blue, cream

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Design Rug from the Mid 20th Century in Red, Green, Blue & Black
Art Nouveau Design Rug from the Mid 20th Century in Red, Green, Blue & Black

Art Nouveau Design Rug from the Mid 20th Century in Red, Green, Blue & Black

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 6'10 x 10. Art Nouveau Design Rug from the Mid 20th Century in Red, Green, Blue & Black

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Blue, Copper, and Ivory Wool Hand Knotted Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'
Art Nouveau Blue, Copper, and Ivory Wool Hand Knotted Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'

Art Nouveau Blue, Copper, and Ivory Wool Hand Knotted Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This art nouveau blue, copper, and ivory wool hand-knotted Persian carpet, measuring 9' x 12', is

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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Space-Inspired Blue, Brown, Black Wool Persian Rug, 2' x 3'
Abstract Space-Inspired Blue, Brown, Black Wool Persian Rug, 2' x 3'

Abstract Space-Inspired Blue, Brown, Black Wool Persian Rug, 2' x 3'

By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

In blue, brown, and black wool, this space-inspired abstract Persian rug, approximately 2' x 3' in

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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray, Blue, and Orange Wool Persian Rug Monarch with Butterfly Design, 4' x 6'
Gray, Blue, and Orange Wool Persian Rug Monarch with Butterfly Design, 4' x 6'

Gray, Blue, and Orange Wool Persian Rug Monarch with Butterfly Design, 4' x 6'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This gray, blue, and orange wool Persian rug Monarch, sized 4' x 6', is an exquisite example of

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern
21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Beige Blue Floral Pattern

By Kahhal Looms

Located in Cairo, EG

About the rug: This 19th century-inspired floral Ziegler is a unique rug due to its handmade nature

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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Nouveau Moroccan and North Af...

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Spanish Cuenca Carpet
Light Blue Spanish Cuenca Carpet

Light Blue Spanish Cuenca Carpet

Located in New York, NY

palmette allover pattern on a dark blue ground, within an hexagonal trellis, accented in straw. The

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2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Antique Art Nouveau European Rug
Antique Art Nouveau European Rug

Antique Art Nouveau European Rug

Located in New York, NY

sophisticated continental style, this antique Art Nouveau European rug features a graceful inset medallion

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Persian Rug with Art Nouveau-Inspired Curves in Blue and Cream, 4' x 6'
Abstract Persian Rug with Art Nouveau-Inspired Curves in Blue and Cream, 4' x 6'

Abstract Persian Rug with Art Nouveau-Inspired Curves in Blue and Cream, 4' x 6'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Titled "Adrift", this abstract Persian rug with Art Nouveau-inspired curves in blue and cream

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'

Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This Art Nouveau-inspired blue, cream, brown, pink, and red wool Persian rug, sized 3' x 5

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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue, Green, Orange, and Gold Art Nouveau Design Persian Carpet
Blue, Green, Orange, and Gold Art Nouveau Design Persian Carpet

Blue, Green, Orange, and Gold Art Nouveau Design Persian Carpet

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

From Orley Shabahang’s Art Nouveau collection, this contemporary 6' x 9' Persian carpet, measuring

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2010s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Small Blue Judaica Antique Israeli Bezalel Menorah Rug. Size: 3' 6" x 4' 10"
Small Blue Judaica Antique Israeli Bezalel Menorah Rug. Size: 3' 6" x 4' 10"

Small Blue Judaica Antique Israeli Bezalel Menorah Rug. Size: 3' 6" x 4' 10"

Located in New York, NY

A highly artistic Menorah Judaica motif small size blue color background antique Israeli Bezalel

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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Wool

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Art Nouveau Rug Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal art nouveau rug blue for your home. Frequently made of fabric and wool, every art nouveau rug blue was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage art nouveau rug blue now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the art nouveau rug blue you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An art nouveau rug blue made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art nouveau rug blue over the years, but those crafted by Bahram Shabahang, Bezalel Art School and Orley Shabahang are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Rug Blue?

An art nouveau rug blue can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,276, while the lowest priced sells for $1,920 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.

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.