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Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a Scandinavian Rya rug crafted in the mid-20th century. It features a grand diamond design

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

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Wool

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

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Wool

Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

By Verner Panton, Ege Rya

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Green Scandinavian Solid Open Field - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Green Scandinavian Solid Open Field - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Green Scandinavian Solid Open Field - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 9x11 vintage Swedish Rya rug

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Bold, Bursting Scandinavian Geometry - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Bold, Bursting Scandinavian Geometry - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Bold, Bursting Scandinavian Geometry - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

By Ege Rya, Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

By Verner Panton, Ege Rya

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile RYA Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile RYA Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

Abstract Scandinavian Multicolor High Pile RYA Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

By Ege Rya, Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Solid Scandinavian - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Solid Scandinavian - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Solid Scandinavian - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x8 vintage Swedish rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Red with Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Red with Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Red with Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Blue with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Blue with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Blue with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rugs in Wool with Yellow Motifs
Rya Rugs in Wool with Yellow Motifs

Rya Rugs in Wool with Yellow Motifs

$1,561

W 61.42 in L 78.75 in

Rya Rugs in Wool with Yellow Motifs

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Rya rugs in wool with yellow motifs 200 x 156 cm A Rya is a traditional Swedish carpet made of

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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KOLMARDEN, Swedish Rya rug signed by the Öster Gyllen Manufacture, Linköping
KOLMARDEN, Swedish Rya rug signed by the Öster Gyllen Manufacture, Linköping

KOLMARDEN, Swedish Rya rug signed by the Öster Gyllen Manufacture, Linköping

Located in Paris, FR

condition Material: Wool Length: 285 cm Width: 195 cm Depth: 3 cm A Swedish Öster Gyllen Rya rug is a type

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20th Century Scandinavian Western European Rugs

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Swedish Rya Rug by Irja Mikkola Doris Leslie Blau Collection
Swedish Rya Rug by Irja Mikkola Doris Leslie Blau Collection

Swedish Rya Rug by Irja Mikkola Doris Leslie Blau Collection

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Rya Rug by Irja Mikkola Doris Leslie Blau Collection Size: 3'7" × 5'6" (109 × 167 cm) This

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

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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ingrid Sterling for Marks Rya
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ingrid Sterling for Marks Rya

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ingrid Sterling for Marks Rya

Located in Dallas, TX

78463 Ingrid Sterling Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03'05 x 09'03. This vintage Swedish Rya rug

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950
Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950

Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950

$1,825Sale Price|20% Off

W 54.34 in L 77.96 in

Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a vintage Swedish "Rya" rug woven circa 1920-1950 and measures 198 X 138 CM. It features a

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

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Scandinavian Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Scandinavian Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Scandinavian Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug
Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug

Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug

By Desso

Located in Vienna, AT

Large Circular Danish modern rya rug labeled Norsk for British carpet centre, Axminster, England

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Gray with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Gray with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Gray with Abstract Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Motifs in Teal Blues - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Large Scandinavian Leaf Florals on Brown - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Large Scandinavian Leaf Florals on Brown - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Large Scandinavian Leaf Florals on Brown - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Deep Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Deep Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Deep Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Retro Abstract in Teal Hues - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Teal Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Teal Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Teal Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78274 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 03'09 x 05'07. With its simplicity

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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Strips in Rich Red - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Strips in Rich Red - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Strips in Rich Red - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila at Doris Leslie Blau
Swedish Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila at Doris Leslie Blau

Swedish Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila at Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila at Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'7" × 5'7" (139 × 170 cm) This

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

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Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54
Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

Rya Rug by Ib Antoni for Unika Væv 75 x 54

By Unika Vaev, Ib Antoni

Located in Hanover, MA

Rya rug by Ib Antoni (“the national illustrator of Denmark”) for Unika Væv 75" x 54". 100% wool

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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-century Modern High Pile Brown Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Mid-century Modern High Pile Brown Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s

Mid-century Modern High Pile Brown Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This stunning mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a skilled Swedish textile artist in the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Black and Blue Abstract Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Black and Blue Abstract Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Black and Blue Abstract Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish rya rug

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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Swedish 1960s Rya Rug, green, purple, blue and black, Pure wool.
Swedish 1960s Rya Rug, green, purple, blue and black, Pure wool.

Swedish 1960s Rya Rug, green, purple, blue and black, Pure wool.

By Marianne Richter

Located in Ystad, SE

Swedish 1960s Rya Rug, green, purple, blue and black, Pure wool. A balanced and assured example of

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection
Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection

Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection

By Terttu Tomero

Located in New York, NY

Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection Size: 3'6" × 5'5" (106 × 165 cm) This

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

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern- Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern- Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern- Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug by Marianne Richter, Sweden, 1970s
Rya Rug by Marianne Richter, Sweden, 1970s

Rya Rug by Marianne Richter, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Vintage rya rug designed by Marianne Richter, produced in Sweden during the mid-20th century. The

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rya rug, origin: Finland, circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.07 m x 1.52 m)

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

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ritta Aaltonen Doris Leslie Blau Collection
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ritta Aaltonen Doris Leslie Blau Collection

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ritta Aaltonen Doris Leslie Blau Collection

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug by Ritta Aaltonen Doris Leslie Blau Collection Size: 2'4" × 3'0" (71 × 91

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

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Wool

small Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
small Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

small Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Abstract Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s

By Ege Rya, Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: High pile Rya rug Decade: 1960s Origin: Scandinavia Sweden Material: 100% wool

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green-Beige with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green-Beige with Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green-Beige with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

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Rya Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rya rugs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rya rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. We have 473 antique and vintage rya rugs in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Rya rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rya rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rya rugs over the years, but those made by Ege Rya, Desso and Ege Tæpper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rya Rugs?

Rya rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,002, while the lowest priced sells for $244 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.

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.