Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian shag rug from the 1930s. It is truly a unique piece signed by the
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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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Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century
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Danish Modern 1970's Shag Wool Scandinavian Area Rug by RYA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors very clean Rya rug circa 1970's nice clean condition bright colors shag style can
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Huge Vintage Orange and Yellow Scandinavian Rya Shag Area Rug Runner
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A spectacular vintage Scandinavian Rya shag runner in radiant tones of orange and yellow, this
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$8,900
W 100 in L 122 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77043, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style and Danish design. This vintage
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$1,250
W 68 in L 103.5 in
Modernist Rya Shag Carpet, Stylized Red and Orange Florals on a Fuchsia Ground
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vibrant 20th c., Rya style wool shag pile rug in fuchsia with stylized floral design, unmarked
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Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rya Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Shag Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid
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Vintage Swedish Handmade Sunflower Rya Shag Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Put some sunshine on the floor! You can't help but smile when you see this bright and cheerful rug, yet the colors are just subdued enough not to jump out at you. Hand-hooked of wool...
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Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bright and cheerful Swedish Modern Rya rug. Light gold, cream, lavender, and plum with a geometric pattern. Hand-hooked of wool yarn, this is the perfect petite rug to place by your ...
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Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Swedish Shag Pile Rug Autumn Tones
Located in Seaford, GB
home had belonged to a well-travelled couple who had collected unique pieces from their Scandinavian
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Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Blue, Lavender, Brown Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Blue, Lavender, Brown Shag Rya Rug
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Vintage Swedish Modern 3x5 Striped Orange and Gold Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Modern 3x5 Striped Orange and Gold Shag Rya Rug
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Vintage Fall Foliage Design Swedish Shag Rya Rug 3' x 4'7"
Located in New York, NY
foreground and background to the piece. Completing this exquisite Scandinavian rug is a stark branch that
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$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
W 38 in L 68 in
Blue & Purple Geometric Mid Century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Rya Shag Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 3'2" x 5'8" - 96 x 172 )
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$11,410Sale Price|30% Off
W 96 in L 138 in
Rugs On Net Red Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Rya Shag Rug Carpet
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
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Post Modern Geometric Tricolor Scandinavian Shag Wool Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
carpets are flat-woven Rollakans and shaggy Ryas. The heyday for Scandinavian rugs began in the first half
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8' Foot Hand Woven Tricolor Oval Scandinavian Shag Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
major types of these carpets are flat-woven Rollakans and shaggy Ryas. The heyday for Scandinavian rugs
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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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$495 / item
W 62 in L 84 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Abstract Modern Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
Acrylic
$3,064Sale Price|20% Off
W 80 in L 50 in
High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish
By Ege Art Line
Located in Basel, BS
Scandinavian design is so wonderfully inspired by Natural forms. This cool, colorful Scandinavian
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Ege Rya Blue and Green Shag Rug, Wool, Scandinavian, Denmark, 1962
By Ege Rya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rya Rug in Blue and Green. Vibrant Colors still look great! Rug does not show much wear at all! Back side shows some discoloration. Canvas bindings still in place at each end.
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$2,520Sale Price|40% Off
W 89 in L 96 in
Mid-century 8' Foot Hand-Hooked Scandinavian Shag Rug w/ Abstract Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
major types of these carpets are flat-woven Rollakans and shaggy Ryas. The heyday for Scandinavian rugs
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$4,760Sale Price|30% Off
W 60 in L 84 in
Rugs On Net Vintage Mid Century Modern Verner Panton Swedish Rya Shag Rug Carpet
By Verner Panton
Located in New York, NY
– European Scandinavian Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1960s. This exceptional Danish creation captures the
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Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Bullseye Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid-Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Red & Orange Modern Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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$495 / item
W 62 in L 84 in
Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Bullseye Panton Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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$495 / item
W 62 in L 84 in
Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Design in Yellow & Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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$495 / item
W 62 in L 84 in
Mid-Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Red & Orange Modern Wave Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid Century Rya Circular Shag Carpet
By Ege Rya
Located in Hudson, NY
months and taken down for use on the floor or even the bed during the cold Scandinavian winters.
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Ege Rya Blue Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A richly textured shag rug crafted from dense rya wool in saturated, yet muted blue tones with a
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Rya Rug Mid Century Op Art Shag Rug Scandinavian Wool Carpet
Located in East Hampton, NY
. Op Art shag carpet is a great 1970s mid century rug. Rya rug, Op art rug, Mod rug. Scandinavian wool
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Vintage Midcentury Swedish Modern Rya Natural Beige Wool Shag Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful large vintage Rya wool shag rug was made in Sweden, circa 1960. Handwoven from 100
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Op Art Shag Area Rug
By Desso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dramatic Scandinavian shag carpet in the bold colorwork and scale made popular by Dutch rug
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Rya Scandinavian Abstract Geometric Shag Rug, circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a great Scandinavian Rya abstract rug with geometric block patterns in various shades of
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning midcentury Danish Modern rya shag rug. The rug has a unique abstract design in very
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Mid-Century Modern Earth Tone Rectangular Danish Rya Shag Area Rug Carpet, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, Danish, rectangular Rya area rug or carpet, with a rust
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Danish Rya Mid-Century Shag Rug
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Danish Rya Mid-Century Shag Rug. Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian Modern
Danish Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish modern Rya Shag rug. The rug has a unique abstract geometric design
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous midcentury Danish modern rya shag rug. The rug has a unique abstract design, with vivid
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1960s Danish Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a stunning midcentury Danish modern rya shag rug. The rug has a unique abstract design in
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Vintage Swedish Modern 3x6 Floral Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Swedish Modern 3x6 Floral Shag Rya Rug
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Vintage Swedish Modern Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1960's Swedish Modern hand-knotted rya rug in luscious shades of orange and yellow in linear stripe design.
Midcentury Danish Modern Retro Rya Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Midcentury Danish modern retro Rya Shag rug Offered is a Mid-Century Modern shag rug with shades
Abalone
"Rya" Desso Shag Rug, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century "Rya" Desso shag rug.
Mid-Century Modern Retro Orange Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a midcentury orange shag rug with a groovy design. In good condition, shows some age
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Swedish Art Deco rya/ shag rug, 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Swedish rya / shag rug, Art Deco / 1940s. With wall hangers, hardly any sign of use
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Midcentury Danish Modern Retro Orange Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern shag rug with some seriously groovy vibes. Features an abstract
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Galaxy Collection Denmark
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Dania Taepper
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Dania Taepper Denmark, 1970s
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Dania Taepper
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Dania Taepper Denmark, 1970s
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Galaxy Collection Denmark
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Dania Taepper
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Dania Taepper Denmark, 1970s
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Danish Modern Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Dania Taepper
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Dania Taepper Denmark, 1970s
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Midcentury Danish Modern Large Gigantic Wool Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a very large vintage Mid-Century Modern shag rug. This one-of-a-kind rug is 18' long and
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Midcentury Danish Modern Ege Rya Wool Shag Rug 'Sunrise Lo'
By Ege Rya
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Danish modern Rya rug made of 100% wool made by Ege Rya. This piece is entitled 'Sunrise Lo' and was used as a wall hanging by its previous owner. In good vintag...
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Mid-Century Modern Austrian Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern style Rya shag wool rug Austria, 1970s Thick wool
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Ege Rya Danish Modern Sunburst Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern Rya shag wool rug By Ege Rya Denmark, 1970s Thick
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Mid-Century Modern Austrian Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern style Rya shag wool rug Produced by Thor for The Fritz
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Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Green, Gold, Ivory Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Modern 3x5 Abstract Green, Gold, Ivory Shag Rya Rug
Mid-Century Modern 1960s Rya Rug Wool Shag Finland
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Twisted yarns in warm tones of red, orange and yellow detail this mid century modern area Rya rug, made in Finland. The abstract pattern and colors offers a focal point for any Mid C...
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Vintage Swedish Modern Spiderweb Burnt Orange/Red Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage 1960's Swedish Modern hand-knotted rya rug in luscious shades of burnt orange and reds in geometric spider-web design.
Mid-Century Danish Modern Style Sunburst Rya Shag Wool Rug, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding mid-century Danish Modern style sunburst Rya shag wool rug Produced by Thor for
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Mid-Century Modern Red Orange Rectangular Danish Rya Shag Area Rug, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a vibrant, Danish, rectangular Rya area rug or carpet, with a red and
Beautiful Shag Vintage Swedish Rya Rug. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 7 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Shag Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
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Mid-Century Modern Danish Rya Style Huge Biomorphic Shag Wool Rug, circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding massive Mid-Century Modern Danish Rya style biomorphic blue green shag wool
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Mid-Century Modern Rust Brown Cream Rectangular Danish Rya Shag Area Rug, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a vibrant, Danish, rectangular Rya area rug or carpet, with a rust, brown
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Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug. Size: 5 ft x 6 ft 4 in (1.52 m x 1.93 m)
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and funky vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug, Country of origin: Sweden, date circa mid-20th
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Vintage Jewel Tone Swedish Rya Shag Rug. Size: 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jewel Tone Swedish Rya Shag Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid 20th
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Eye Popping Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plush Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational Scandinavian fire pattern shag rug by Ege Rya having a wonderful abstract design in a
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Rya Rug Vintage Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug, Mid century
Located in Evanston, IL
1950's or 1960's. It has very fine wool quality. Rya Rug Vintage 1960s Danish Rya Shag Rug Retro
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Rya Rug Vintage 1960s Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug, Midcentury
Located in Evanston, IL
very fine wool quality. Rya Rug Vintage 1960s Danish Rya Shag Rug Retro DeLuxe Ege Rug Mid-Century
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Rya Rug Vintage 1960s Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask us, for the best way of shipping. Rya Rug Vintage 1960s Danish Rya Shag rug Retro DeLuxe Ege
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Scandinavian Fire Pattern Shag Rya Rug, circa 1960
Located in Evanston, IL
This gorgeous thick pile Rya rug was designed by in-house designer Carin Agner Nielsen for Egetaepper of Denmark, circa late 1960s or early 1970s. The abstract pattern of red oran...
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Round Scandinavian Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970
Located in Van Nuys, CA
these carpets are flat-woven Rollakans and shaggy Ryas. The heyday for Scandinavian rugs began in the
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Rya Shag Rug Runner Burnt Orange 1970's
By Ege Rya
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish shag or Rya rug, circa. 1970's. Deep, rich shades of burnt orange with black accent. Has
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Mid Century Swedish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid Century Danish Modern Rya Style Shag Area Rug After Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid-Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Modern Wave Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Teardrop Design after Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Mid Century Danish Style Rya Area Shag Rug in Funky Teardrop Design after Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are proud to offer these brand new, finely crafted, high quality designer shag rugs. These are
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Scandinavian Abstract Shag Rug, circa 1970
By Ege Rya
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Great Scandinavian abstract rug with a geometric stepped pattern in various shades of brown, yellow
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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Red Rya Shag Rug
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage midcentury Rya rug featuring a cool line design with warm hues. It is in good condition for its age with some age wear and small stains. Needs to be professional...
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Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ege Rya
Located in Dallas, TX
77041, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style. This vintage Swedish Rya Shag
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8x10 Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rya Shag Wool Area Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Las Vegas, NV
a Scandinavian Rya rug. Purchased from the original owner who purchased it from Bullock's Department
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Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Ege Rya Rug, Danish Design Shag Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
77046 Scandinavian Modern Swedish Vintage Ege Rya Rug, Danish Design Shag Tapestry. With it's
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$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
$795Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
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New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 11'02. Evoke the quiet poetry of Swedish Modernism with this exceptional handwoven wool kilim rug—an artisanal homage to Kr...
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LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
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Large Swedish flat weave Rölakan kilim carpet, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish rollakan rugs, also known as "rolakan" rugs, are traditional handwoven wool creations from Sweden, cherished for their intricate designs, exceptional quality, and versatile f...
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Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample in Purple Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vibrant, glossy digital contact card with a neon gradient background in pink and purple hues, sparkling light effects, and subtle stars. The card displays the name "Adnan" in bold,...
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$960Sale Price|20% Off
W 64.18 in L 96.07 in
Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet Attributed to Rakel Carlander
By Rakel Carlander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug attributed to Rakel Carlander (Size: 244 cm x 163 cm). Color: Blue, Beige, Grey, Pink, Green and White. A vintage Swedish hand woven wool rug in flat w...
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Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray, Red & Pink
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine quality wool, a 6x8 kilim from our award-winning repertoire of Scandinavian flatweaves. The gray toned rug hosts geometric symmetry in bright red & soft pink fo...
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$400
W 25.6 in L 53.55 in
Sweden wool carpet in Rölakan technique. Green colors on a white background.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile artist. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan technique. Modernist design. Green colors on a white background. Approximately 1970. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 136 cm x...
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Swedish textile designer. Carpet in pure wool. Handwoven. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish textile designer. Carpet in pure wool. Handwoven. Designed with figures and geometric fields in various colors. Approximately 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: 150 cm ...
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$928Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 35.5 in L 63 in
Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These two rugs are a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. These two high quality high pile rugs were designed in the 1970s and manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a polychrome field of lapis, ivory, chardonnay, and artichoke graphic geometric star-motif, in a checkered polychrome border with similar whims...
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20th Century Traditional Swedish Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century traditional Swedish rug pink, blue, purple, black.
Cotton
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.