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Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Scandinavian Rya rug, measuring 207 x 146 cm, beautifully embodies Nordic craftsmanship with
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rya Rug by Højer Eksport Wilton
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rya rug by Højer Eksport Wilton. Light oval form. Wool handmade
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Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Modern Scandinavian RYA RUG / Carpet, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rya Rug / Carpet. Lovely neutral gray, black and cream. Fringe on
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Textile

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug Size: 4'7" × 7'0" (139 × 213 cm) A bold and visually arresting example
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

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

Handwoven Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handwoven Scandinavian rya rug from the 1970s, characterized by its deep pile and geometric
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Vintage 1970s Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 7
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice 1960’s Scandinavian Rya rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover elegance with our exquisite modern Scandinavian rya rug meticulously hand knotted with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10 193cmx305cm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10 6'4" x 10' 193x305cm "Rare
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Scandinavian Rya Rug with Beige-Brown Floral Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Rya Rug from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection is a beautiful early example of the folk art
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Vintage 1910s Finnish Western European Rugs

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Wool

1970s Etruscan revival Scandinavian Rya Rug in Pink Tones
Located in Cordova, SC
Late 60s early 70s rya shag rug in pink and red tones of a scene reminiscent of the Etruscan period
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Scandinavian Rya Rug, Allover Field, Brown Green and Pink Accents
Located in New York, NY
This long pile scatter shows a terracotta field covered by a dense rose and daffodil pattern, with leaves, stems and buds filling every available space. No borders.
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

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

70's HOJER EKSPORT WILTON Danish Scandinavian Rya Rug UNUSED Mid Century Modern
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Style: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug! Danish modern
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Antique 1670s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rugs. 3 ft x 4 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya rugs, country of origin: Sweden, date circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Swedish Rya rug is simple and stunning, truly embodies Scandinavian Modern style. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Rya Rug, Geometric Pattern in brown and mustard wool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
Vintage Small Scandinavian Wool Rya Rug, featuring geometrical patterns in yellow, brown and off
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Scandinavian Rya Rug in Orange, Yellow, Red and White wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful, vibrant Rya Rug in yellow, orange, red, brown and white
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Extra Large Original Scandinavian Rya Rug, Arne Lindaas for Sellgren AS, Norway
By Arne Lindaas
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
interior. Made in high quality Scandinavian Rya handmade weaving technique. The rug was designed by Arne
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Original Scandinavian Rya Rug by Oili Mäki for Finnrya Oy AB, Finland
By Finnrya Oy AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Producer: Finnrya Oy AB, Finland This
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Original 1950s Scandinavian Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila for Finnrya Oy AB, Finland
By Ritva Puotila, Finnrya Oy AB
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Design: Ritva Puotila Producer: Finnrya Oy
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Vintage Scandinavian
Located in Ferrara, IT
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug – Warm Geometric Tones 195 × 135 cm This vintage Scandinavian Rya rug
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Abstract Design Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug – Geometric Beetle Motif – 197 × 117 cm This striking mid-century Rya
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya rug. Light blue cream, pink, green and brown with a floral pattern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Vibrant Colors
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rya Rug This vibrant Scandinavian Rya rug exemplifies the bold, modernist approach of
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This hand-knotted Scandinavian Rya rug, measuring 91 x 146 cm, is a stunning example of mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Rya Rug Vintage Scandinavian with Green Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing our luxurious Scandinavian Rya Rug that has taken the interior design world by storm
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
luxurious feel, characteristic of Scandinavian Rya rugs. This piece offers a modern artistic touch, making
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

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

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Wool

Rya Rug Swedish
Located in Ferrara, IT
with exceptional attention to detail, this Scandinavian Rya rug is not only a functional floor covering
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Golden Brown
Located in Ferrara, IT
This striking Scandinavian Rya rug, measuring 197 × 140 cm, is a superb example of mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Earthy Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
offering the plush comfort characteristic of Scandinavian Rya rugs. Its thick, soft pile makes it an
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Red Yellow Orange and Brown Vintage Rya Rug Wall Hanging
By Ege Rya
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking vintage Scandinavian Rya rug functions beautifully as either a wall hanging or area
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Yarn, Wool

Rya Rug Swedish Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
This striking Scandinavian Rya rug, measuring 197 × 140 cm, is a superb example of mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rugs Abstract White Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
Vintage Rya Rug with Abstract Starburst Design – 189 × 132 cm This striking Scandinavian Rya rug
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Mid-century Modern High Pile Brown Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian rya rug’s warm tones and unique design bring character and sophistication to any space. A timeless
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Rya Rug Hypnotic Sense Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
Vintage Rya Rug – Scandinavian Modernism in Blue and Brown Tones This stunning Scandinavian Rya
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-century Modern High Pile Blue Triangle Stripe Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
elegance. This Scandinavian rya rug embodies timeless style, ideal for bringing a cozy, artful touch to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Rya Rug Natural Theme Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
This striking Scandinavian Rya rug, measuring 199 × 135 cm, is a lush embodiment of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Earthy Tones Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
This vintage Scandinavian Rya rug presents a bold and whimsical abstract leaf motif that
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Swedish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection
By Terttu Tomero
Located in New York, NY
and durability. The long, plush pile — characteristic of Scandinavian Rya rugs — offers a lush
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79011 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rya Rug Runner, 01'07 x 03'07. This charming vintage Swedish rya
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Vintage 1925's Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Scandinavian “Rya” Rug Size: 5'11" × 9'1" Date: Signed and dated, circa 1925 A fine
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Signed EJ Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76938 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'01 x 09'01. Swedish rya rugs are traditional
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1930s Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgstark Diamantstjärnaspaljé
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-knotted wool vintage Scandinavian rya rug is a masterclass in subtle sophistication and enduring
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
this hand-knotted wool Swedish rya rug—a dazzling artifact of mid-20th century Scandinavian design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
beauty—from a traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Colorful Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Expressive Scandinavian Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Rich Scandinavian Geometric Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Vibrant Scandinavian Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Polychromatic Scandinavian Abstract - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Scandinavian Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Colorful Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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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
Located in Long Island City, NY
among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This
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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
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

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Scandinavian Rya Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Scandinavian rya rugs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian rya rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 942 antique and vintage Scandinavian rya rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of Scandinavian rya rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern Scandinavian rya rugs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Scandinavian rya rugs over the years, but those made by Ege Rya, Hojer Eksport Wilton and Ege Tæpper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandinavian Rya Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,732, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $80,000 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. 

Questions About Scandinavian Rya Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rya rugs are made in Scandinavia. Rya is a Swedish word that translates to “rug” in English, and Rya rugs have been popular in North America since the mid-20th century. Shop a collection of Rya rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rya rug making is a traditional style of Scandinavian rug making. It incorporates a technique of knotting that creates a double-sided pile, making Rya rugs particularly cozy and luxurious underfoot. They are traditionally made of wool. Shop a variety of Rya rugs from some of the top sellers worldwide 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.