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Sonia Delaunay Rug

Sonia Delaunay, "Varèse" Original Hand-knotted Rug
Sonia Delaunay, "Varèse" Original Hand-knotted Rug

Sonia Delaunay, "Varèse" Original Hand-knotted Rug

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

Manufactured by Atelier Pinton From a limited edition of 100

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Late 20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug
Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug

Sonia Delaunay, "1930" - Original Hand-tufted Wool Rug

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

-Edition: From an edition of 100 -Manufacture: Edited par ARTCURIAL -Signature: signed with the monogram Sonia Delaunay was a foundational figure in the early 20th-century internati...

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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Sonia Delaunay "Butterfly" - French Wool Rug- Geometric Modernist Design
Sonia Delaunay "Butterfly" - French Wool Rug- Geometric Modernist Design

Sonia Delaunay "Butterfly" - French Wool Rug- Geometric Modernist Design

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

Designed by pioneering artist Sonia Delaunay, this French wool rug reflects the bold, geometric abstraction that defined the early 20th-century avant-garde.

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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Abstract Rug with Orphism Style Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
New Contemporary Abstract Rug with Orphism Style Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

New Contemporary Abstract Rug with Orphism Style Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

30883 New Contemporary Abstract rug with Orphism Style Inspired by Sonia Delaunay 10'00 x 14'00.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Indian Rugs

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Wool

Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579
Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579

Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

No. 1579 – Signed 20th-Century Carpet, Sonia Delaunay – 145 x 220 cm Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Dimensions: 220 x 145 cm This magnificent carpet, havi...

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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rugs On Net Bold Vintage Mid Century Modern German Deco Sonia Delaunay Art Rug
Rugs On Net Bold Vintage Mid Century Modern German Deco Sonia Delaunay Art Rug

Rugs On Net Bold Vintage Mid Century Modern German Deco Sonia Delaunay Art Rug

By (after) Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Modern European Carpet with Sonia Delaunay Design Influences ( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 ) Dynamic Vintage German Art Deco Geometric Wool Rug, Circa Date: 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Carpet Inspired by Sonia Delaunay

By Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51872 New Colorful Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia Delaunay 09'01 x 12'10. A bold reverie in wool and color, this Turkish Tulu shag rug is a radiant fusion of ancestral craft and ava...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool, Angora

Rug in the style of Sonia Delaunay - moderne carpet 300x200 Cm, Tapestry N 1524
Rug in the style of Sonia Delaunay - moderne carpet 300x200 Cm, Tapestry N 1524

Rug in the style of Sonia Delaunay - moderne carpet 300x200 Cm, Tapestry N 1524

By (after) Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

This generously sized rug (300x200cm) is a work of textile art that pays homage to Sonia Delaunay's colorful and geometric aesthetic.

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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Odegard Carpet with Design Attributed to Sonia Delaunay
Odegard Carpet with Design Attributed to Sonia Delaunay

Odegard Carpet with Design Attributed to Sonia Delaunay

By (after) Sonia Delaunay, Odegard Carpets

Located in New York, NY

This large, densely patterned carpet was made by Odegard in the late 20th century, with a design attributed to artist Sonia Delaunay. Purples, blues, pale greens, and yellows come to...

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Late 20th Century More Carpets

Materials

Wool

French Early Modern, Cubist, Art Deco "1930" Wool Carpet by Sonia Delaunay
French Early Modern, Cubist, Art Deco "1930" Wool Carpet by Sonia Delaunay

French Early Modern, Cubist, Art Deco "1930" Wool Carpet by Sonia Delaunay

By Artcurial, Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

An important French Mid-Century Modern thick pile carpet in wool known as "1930" in a Cubist Design by Sonia Delaunay. Documentation: Monogrammed SD at corner of carpet. There is a c...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay
New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay

New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Theo van Doesburg

Located in Dallas, TX

31048 Contemporary Abstract Rug, 09'10 x 13'01. Drawing inspiration from Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay, this hand-knotted wool contemporary rug perfectly balances Cubist style...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Indian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay
New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay

New Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Theo van Doesburg

Located in Dallas, TX

30884 New Contemporary Abstract Rug, 08'00 x 09'10. Drawing inspiration from Theo van Doesburg and Sonia Delaunay, this hand-knotted wool contemporary rug achieves a perfect balance ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Vintage After Sonia Delaunay Design Wool Rug 6’2" x 6’2”
Fine Vintage After Sonia Delaunay Design Wool Rug 6’2" x 6’2”

Fine Vintage After Sonia Delaunay Design Wool Rug 6’2" x 6’2”

Located in New York, NY

Fine Vintage After Sonia Delaunay Design Wool Rug 6’2" x 6’2”.

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Mid-20th Century European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Abstract Orphism
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Abstract Orphism

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Abstract Orphism

By Wassily Kandinsky, Sonia Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

53189, new contemporary Moroccan style Area rug with Abstract Orphism. Drawing inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky and Sonia Delaunay, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan sty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

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Wool

The Chromatic Mirage: Contemporary Moroccan Masterpiece in the Spirit of Orphism
The Chromatic Mirage: Contemporary Moroccan Masterpiece in the Spirit of Orphism

The Chromatic Mirage: Contemporary Moroccan Masterpiece in the Spirit of Orphism

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

The amorphous forms seem to move and shift, as if illuminated from within, embodying the chromatic theories pioneered by Sonia Delaunay and Robert Delaunay. This interplay of movemen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist Moroccan and North...

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Wool

The Chromatic Pulse: Contemporary Turkish Tulu Masterpiece of Orphic Expression
The Chromatic Pulse: Contemporary Turkish Tulu Masterpiece of Orphic Expression

The Chromatic Pulse: Contemporary Turkish Tulu Masterpiece of Orphic Expression

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

This visual language draws a compelling connection to the work of Sonia Delaunay, whose pioneering explorations of color and abstraction transformed modern art.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Moroccan and North A...

Materials

Wool, Angora

Vintage 1990s hand-knotted rug  235 cm. x 174 cm.
Vintage 1990s hand-knotted rug  235 cm. x 174 cm.

Vintage 1990s hand-knotted rug 235 cm. x 174 cm.

By (after) Sonia Delaunay

Located in Firenze, FI

Vintage 1990s abstract design rug, size 235 cm. x 174 cm. This rug will inspired by the art of Sonia Delaunay, famous for her geometric compositions and innovative use of color. It ...

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1990s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sonia Delaunay "Carré rouge Carré blanc" Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Sonia Delaunay "Carré rouge Carré blanc" Hand-knotted Wool Rug

Sonia Delaunay "Carré rouge Carré blanc" Hand-knotted Wool Rug

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

-Manufactured by Fabrica de Alfombras y Tapices de Santa Marta de Magasca, Cáceres -Provenance: Private French collection -This rare artistic rug, Carré rouge Carré blanc by Sonia D...

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20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

The Orphist Muse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Abstraction
The Orphist Muse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Abstraction

The Orphist Muse: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Sculptural Abstraction

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Sonia Delaunay, Beni Mrirt

Located in Dallas, TX

The exceptional composition draws unmistakable inspiration from Jean Arp, Sonia Delaunay, and the biomorphic abstractions of Alexander Calder.

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North...

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Wool

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"Butterfly" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, circa 1980
"Butterfly" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, circa 1980

"Butterfly" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, circa 1980

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W 133.86 in L 103.55 in

"Butterfly" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, circa 1980

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

In handmade tufted colored wool Signed with the monogram "SD" lower right n°34/200 and inscription "Pour J. Damase" Bibliography : Les Objets du désir, 1975-1996, Galerie Artcu...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting
"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

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W 103.55 in L 124.41 in

"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

By (after) Sonia Delaunay, Artcurial

Located in Paris, FR

Handwoven carpet, circa 1975, after a painting by Sonia Delaunay Numbered 1/100. Provenance: Artcurial Workshop Jacques Damase Gallery French private collection Signed Sonia ...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51867, new colorful contemporary Tulu shag rug inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases an all-over...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Moroccan and North A...

Materials

Angora, Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51873 new colorful contemporary Tulu Shag rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases an all-over adventur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Angora, Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51865 new colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases an all-over adventur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool, Angora

Carpet After Sonia Delaunay
Carpet After Sonia Delaunay

Carpet After Sonia Delaunay

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H 81.11 in W 98.82 in L 81.11 in

Carpet After Sonia Delaunay

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Carpet after Sonia Delaunay Very beautiful carpet 100% wool Hand knotted Circa 2015 Size: 251 x 206 / about 5m2 5500€.

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Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Area Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Area Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Area Rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay

By Pablo Picasso, Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51864 new colorful contemporary Tulu Shag Area rug Inspired by Robert Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases an all-over adv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Angora, Wool

Custom Large Scale Art Deco Style Area Rug by Patterson Flynn Martin
Custom Large Scale Art Deco Style Area Rug by Patterson Flynn Martin

Custom Large Scale Art Deco Style Area Rug by Patterson Flynn Martin

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This custom vintage piece by Patterson Flynn Martin and Manges is made of wool that was hand-tufted in Hong Kong. It features a pattern made of different Art Deco styled geometric an...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

New Colorful Abstract Strata Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet, 09'00 x 10'03
New Colorful Abstract Strata Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet, 09'00 x 10'03

New Colorful Abstract Strata Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet, 09'00 x 10'03

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from Sonia Delaunay, a pioneer of the Orphism movement, this Turkish Oushak rug transforms her signature geometric abstraction into an intricate textile masterpie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

“Labrinthe” by Sonia Delaunay
“Labrinthe” by Sonia Delaunay

“Labrinthe” by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in San Francisco, CA

“Labrinthe” by Sonia Delaunay A hand tufted wool area rug in a geometric Art Deco pattern.

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Designed by Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial in 10 Exemplars
Rug Designed by Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial in 10 Exemplars

Rug Designed by Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial in 10 Exemplars

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Exclusive rug designed by Sonia Delaunay and edited by Artcurial in the ‘80 in a limited edition of 10 Pieces.

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay
New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay

New Colorful Contemporary Tulu Shag Rug Inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay, Robert Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

51867, new colorful contemporary Tulu shag rug inspired by Sonia & Robert Delaunay. This hand knotted wool contemporary Tulu shag area rug with Postmodern style showcases an all-over...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Moroccan and North A...

Materials

Wool, Angora

New Contemporary Moroccan Polka Dot Orphism Style Rug Inspired by Yayoi Kusama
New Contemporary Moroccan Polka Dot Orphism Style Rug Inspired by Yayoi Kusama

New Contemporary Moroccan Polka Dot Orphism Style Rug Inspired by Yayoi Kusama

By Yayoi Kusama, Sonia Delaunay

Located in Dallas, TX

53441 New Contemporary Moroccan Polka Dot Orphism style rug inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Drawing inspiration from Yayoi Kusama and Sonia Delaunay, this hand knotted wool contemporary Mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Space Age Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Biomorphic Design and Cubism Style
Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Biomorphic Design and Cubism Style

Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Biomorphic Design and Cubism Style

By (after) Sonia Delaunay, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21047, new contemporary Berber Moroccan rug with Biomorphic Design and Cubism style. Drawing inspiration from Sonia Delaunay and Pablo Picasso, this Moroccan rug beautifully highligh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North ...

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Wool

"Harlequin" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, Edited in 1983
"Harlequin" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, Edited in 1983

"Harlequin" Rug by Sonia Delaunay, Edited in 1983

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

"Harlequin" rug, 1924 A Rectangular knotted wollen rug with multicolored geometric shapes, based on an original cardboard by Sonia Delaunay from 1924.

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug
A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug

A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug

By Artcurial, Sonia Delaunay

Located in Miami, FL

Sonia Delaunay (Delaunay-Terk) (1885-1979) Geometric Art Deco motif Tapestry / Rug entitled "Arlequin" in the collection of Societe Generale.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

'Pierrot Lunaire' Carpet after Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial, circa 1980
'Pierrot Lunaire' Carpet after Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial, circa 1980

'Pierrot Lunaire' Carpet after Sonia Delaunay Edited by Artcurial, circa 1980

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979). Artcurial edition. Polychrome tufted wool rug with geometric pattern from a 1935 drawing.

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Vintage 1980s French More Carpets

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By Brussels Manufactory

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By Jean Lurçat

Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

This handcrafted wool and natural silk rug is based on Design N.40, originally created by pioneering Cubist artist Albert Gleizes between 1915 and 1925. A leading figure in the devel...

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Sonia Delaunay Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sonia delaunay rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sonia delaunay rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage sonia delaunay rug now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sonia delaunay rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sonia delaunay rug, those designed in modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Sonia Delaunay, Artcurial and Berber Tribes of Morocco each produced at least one beautiful sonia delaunay rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sonia Delaunay Rug?

A sonia delaunay rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,078, while the lowest priced sells for $1,749 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.