Mid 20th century Swedish flat weave rug
By Ida Rydelius
Located in London, GB
A lovely mid 20th century Swedish flat weave rug. It has three styished elongated geometric shapes in yellow and blue set on a cream background which is framed by a yellow and mid b...
Wool
1900 Antique Bessarabian Flat Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique Bessarabian kilim from circa 1900 exemplifies the floral decorative tradition of Eastern European flat weave textiles. The composition centers on a symmetrical botanical...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Finnish flat-weave rug Finland, circa 1930. Flat-weave and loop technique. Handwoven.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Carpet Sweden, circa 1950s Swedish Flat-weave Technique Initialed: 'SCE'
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 10'6" × 12'6" (320 × 381 cm) Color: Blue, Lavender, Pink, Taupe, Yellow Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced ...
Wool
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet Attributed to Rakel Carlander
By Rakel Carlander
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vintage Swedish hand woven wool rug in flat weave rölakan technique, It is a collectible piece in good original condition, consistent with age and use, just been professional water...
Wool, Linen
1920s Antique Botanical Flat Weave Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat weave carpet.
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet. "Bright rug". Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström).
Wool
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Beige and Grey Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 kilim is a new addition to the award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
Wool
Judith Johansson "Björkhult" Large Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1960s
By Judith Johansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Johansson "Björkhult" Large Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1960s This very large mid-century Swedish flat-weave rug “Björkhult” by Judith Johansson in brown, beige and yellow. Bjö...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, circa 1950s Size: 9'8" × 12'8" (294 × 386 cm) This exceptional mid-20th-century Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies the harmonious blend of function...
Wool
$11,452Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78944 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Avar Kilim Rug, 04'11 x 10'03. This handwoven wool antique Caucasian Avar kilim rug, crafted by the Avar people of the Dagestan region, is a...
Wool
$1,791Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78998 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 03'00 x 03'01. Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and nomadic charm of this handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirv...
Wool
$1,903Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78997 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 03'06. Embark on a compelling journey with this handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug from the l...
Wool
$5,752Sale Price|35% Off
Large Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet - Sweden 1960's Measures: 121.5" x 78.7".
Wool
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78996 Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 02'10 x 03'08. This handwoven wool distressed antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, crafted in the late 19th century during the 1...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish striped pattern rug Size: 9'2" × 11'1" (279 × 337 cm) Bold in form yet grounded in its palette, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies mid-century Scandinavi...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Size: 5'7" × 7'5" (170 × 226 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug beautifully exemplifies the understated elegance and functional artistry of mid-ce...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Size: 4'10" × 5'10" (147 × 177 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug embodies the elegance and subtle charm of Scandinavian modern design.
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingegerd Silow Sweden, circa 1940-50 Signed 'IS' (Ingegerd Silow) Flat-weave
Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 4'0" × 6'4" (121 × 193 cm) This striking vintage Swedish flat weave rug exemplifies the ingenuity and versatility of mid-century Sca...
Wool
Flat weave rug for Bohusslöjd–Konstfliten, Sweden, 1950s
By Bohusslöjd
Located in Stockholm, SE
This flat weave rug was produced for Bohusslöjd–Konstfliten in Gothenburg during the 1950s. Woven in the traditional rölakan technique, it is composed as a structured grid of rectang...
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner Size: 3'1" × 12'1" (93 × 368 cm) Inspired by the geometric traditions of Scandinavian weaving, this contemporary Swedish flat-weave runner...
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Solveig Westerberg
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Solveig Westerberg.
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Marta Afzelius
By Märta Afzelius
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "MA" Marta Afzelius.
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet Initialed "AO" Agda Osterberg.
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Alice Lund
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "AL" Alice Lund, Provenance to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 11'6" × 15'0" (350 × 457 cm) This striking modern Swedish flat-weave rug exudes Nordic charm with its bold yet soothing...
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Double-Sided Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish double-sided flat-weave carpet.
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug – Blue Cross Geometric Pattern by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'2" × 6'2" (127 × 187 cm) This modern flat-weave wool rug draws inspiration from the tim...
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug Inspired by “Karnfrukt” by Barbro Nilsson by Doris Leslie Blau.
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'7" × 5'7" (139 × 170 cm) A masterclass in Scandinavian minimalism and craftsmanship, this Modern Swedish Flat Weave Ru...
Wool
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
'Rosengång' Swedish flat-weave rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Sweden, circa 1943 Initialed: AB MMF, BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson) Handwoven.
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Sweden, circa 1942 Handwoven. Initialed "AB MMF" (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström).
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 5'5" × 7'9" (165 × 236 cm) Crafted with a contemporary sensibility and rooted in traditional Nordic design, this strikin...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed "GO 1952"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed "GO 1952" Size: 6'3" × 9'8" (192 × 295 cm) This charming vintage Swedish flat-weave rug from 1952, signed with the initials “GO,” is a compellin...
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'7" × 12'0" (200 × 365 cm) This elegant modern rug draws inspiration from the iconic Swedish flat weave tradition, ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The rug displays a geometric pattern in yellow, Infused with the timeless clarity of Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies the refined modernism that e...
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm) This striking modern Swedish flat weave rug embodies the minimalist elegance and impeccable...
Wool
Early 20th Century Tan Geometric Finnish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Tan Geometric Finnish Flat Weave Rug Finland, circa 1930 A softly toned rug featuring a muted beige field filled with symmetrical, stepped geometric forms and stylized plant motifs ...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Green Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Green Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug Sweden, circa 1950 A bold, dynamic composition of interlocking diagonal bands and angular forms in varying shades of green. Triangular motifs ...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Geometric 'Kokong' Swedish Flat Weave Rug
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Beige, Olive, and Blue Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug 'Kokong' (English: Cocoon) Initialed: AG Brita Grahn Sweden, circa 1950s A repeating pattern of elongated, wave-like forms in...
Wool
Mansour Modern Handwoven Swedish-Inspired Flat-Weave Yellow Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The collection utilizes a number of flat-weave techniques, yielding various unique textures.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
"Spattan Brun". Initialed: AB MMF BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson).
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Double Sided
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Kilim. Made of old textiles embroidered pattern.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Initialed: IS
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'1" × 24'0" (429 × 731 cm) A striking modern interpretation of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, this oversized flat...
Wool
Large flat weave rug by Gitte Grensjö-Carlsson.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flat weave rug by Gitte Grensjö-Carlsson. Sweden, mid 20th century. Dimensions 3m x 2m.
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Kilim by Anna Joanna Angstrom
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Swedish kilim woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 and measures 282 x 194CM in size. This piece has a highly modern geometric design with complete and ...
Wool
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish flat-weave rug - Sweden, 1950s - 101" x 59" Beautiful long and narrow Swedish flat-weave rug by Magnhild Lundsten. Signed ML. Sweden, 1950s.
Wool, Linen
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish Flat-Weave Rug, Finland, 1950s
By Alestalon Mattokutomo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s. Size: 97" x 63" Handmade by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite flat-weave rug has a very interesting complexity of de...
Wool, Linen
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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