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Large Juan Cris Violia Wool Rug for Ege Axminster Denmark
Large Juan Cris Violia Wool Rug for Ege Axminster Denmark

Large Juan Cris Violia Wool Rug for Ege Axminster Denmark

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Arts Line A/S for Ege Axminster. From the Master Works Collection made in Denmark a well designed and

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series
Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in San Mateo, CA

Nine foot long 100% wool runner by Ege Axminster. This is part of the Ege Country series and titled

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug 8.5 x 10.2 ft
Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug 8.5 x 10.2 ft

Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug 8.5 x 10.2 ft

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Beige and Burgundy Axminster Style Area Rug that was handwoven in Alexandria, Egypt in

Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Arts and Crafts Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

100% Wool Large Multicolored Kandinsky Inspired Rug by Ege Axminster Art Line
100% Wool Large Multicolored Kandinsky Inspired Rug by Ege Axminster Art Line

100% Wool Large Multicolored Kandinsky Inspired Rug by Ege Axminster Art Line

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Philadelphia, PA

in Denmark circa 1988 as part of the 20th Century Collection by Ege Axminster Art Line. An attractive

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Pablo Picasso wool Rug by Ege Axminster carpets, Denmark
Pablo Picasso wool Rug by Ege Axminster carpets, Denmark

Pablo Picasso wool Rug by Ege Axminster carpets, Denmark

$3,852Sale Price|20% Off

W 95.67 in L 133.86 in

Pablo Picasso wool Rug by Ege Axminster carpets, Denmark

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Woolen Pablo Picasso Rug “Run of the Bulls” by Ege Axminster carpets in Denmark. late-Twentieth

Category

1990s Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging
Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

By Ege Art Line, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful and rare EGE Art Line rug. Vincent Van Gogh Olive Trees. Design No. 80583, no. 77 1995. Made in Denmark. Currently set up as a tapestry but could easily take off for floor ...

Category

1990s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Carpet by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark
Carpet by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark

Carpet by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark

By Robert Jacobsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Wool carpet „Personage 1987“ by Robert Jacobsen for Ege Axminster Denmark. From „The 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Pictorial Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

1995, Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging
1995, Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

1995, Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

By Vincent van Gogh

Located in Morristown, NJ

Axminster A/S for their 20th century masters collection. The image of "olive grove" was licensed by Van Gogh

Category

1990s Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Antique English Axminster Rug. 14 ft 10 in x 20 ft 3 in
Antique English Axminster Rug. 14 ft 10 in x 20 ft 3 in

Antique English Axminster Rug. 14 ft 10 in x 20 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Oversized Antique English Axminster Rug, Country of Origin: England, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

20th Century White and Blue Alice in Wonderland Salvador Dalí Rug, ca 1977
20th Century White and Blue Alice in Wonderland Salvador Dalí Rug, ca 1977

20th Century White and Blue Alice in Wonderland Salvador Dalí Rug, ca 1977

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Firenze, IT

symbolism and recurring objects in all of his works. This carpet, made by the well-known EGE AXMINSTER

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

A very rare rug from the 20th century Masters Collection by the Scandinavian Company EGE. The Art Line Collection with motifs from Pablo Picasso was commissioned by his daughter, Mar...

Category

1990s Expressionist Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Ege Art Rug Wall Hanging in Lucite Shadowbox Frame
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Ege Art Rug Wall Hanging in Lucite Shadowbox Frame

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe Ege Art Rug Wall Hanging in Lucite Shadowbox Frame

By Ege Art Line, Ege Axminster A/S, (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Troy, MI

Limited Edition Andy Warhol Art rug by Ege Axminster "Marilyn in Blue 1964" Denmark circa late

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Lucite

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

Vintage Circular beige, brown and turquoise Wool Rya Rug

By Desso

Located in Vienna, AT

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

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Ege Art Rug After Pablo Picasso, "Running of the Bulls". 8' 2" x 11' 2"
Ege Art Rug After Pablo Picasso, "Running of the Bulls". 8' 2" x 11' 2"

Ege Art Rug After Pablo Picasso, "Running of the Bulls". 8' 2" x 11' 2"

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

was design No. 80577 by Ege Axminster, Made in Denmark.

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill
Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill

Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, Aubusson, and Beauvais in France; productions from Moorfields, Exeter, and Axminster in England; the

Category

Late 20th Century American Islamic Vintage Axminster

Materials

Paper

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"
Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

$2,240Sale Price|43% Off

W 72 in L 108 in

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'
Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

$7,600Sale Price|45% Off

W 120 in L 168 in

Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'

Located in New York, NY

origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Oushak

Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Ege Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft
Vintage Swedish Ege Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft

Vintage Swedish Ege Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft

By Robert Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

vintage rug by artist Robert Jacobsen was designed for Axminster Ege. The company began its life as a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Needlepoint Rug, Yellow and Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Needlepoint Rug, Yellow and Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Needlepoint Rug, Yellow and Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool originating from China circa 1980-1990, a vintage 5x7 needlepoint ode to Axminster

Category

1980s Chinese Other Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"
Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

$2,240Sale Price|54% Off

W 72 in L 108 in

Oushak Rug 6'0" x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

– primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Oushak production

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Marjatta Metsovaara Vibrant Red Seashell Wall Rug/Carpet, 1960s
Marjatta Metsovaara Vibrant Red Seashell Wall Rug/Carpet, 1960s

Marjatta Metsovaara Vibrant Red Seashell Wall Rug/Carpet, 1960s

By Marjatta Metsovaara, Finnrya Oy AB

Located in Helsinki, FI

and woven on Axminster loom. This fine example is in a beautiful original condition and was acquired

Category

1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Area Rug after Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar
Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Area Rug after Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Line Area Rug after Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Ege Art Line

Located in Dallas, TX

hanging display. Brand: Ege Axminster, the 20th Century Masters Collection – Ege Art Line. No. 202. Abrash

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Expressionist Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

20th Century Tribal Turkish Rug 11'10" X 8'10''
20th Century Tribal Turkish Rug 11'10" X 8'10''

20th Century Tribal Turkish Rug 11'10" X 8'10''

Located in Los Angeles, US

European productions. Examples of these European weaving companies are Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster

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20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

20th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug
20th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug

20th Century Tribal Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

European productions. Examples of these European weaving companies are Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster

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20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

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Axminster England Wool Carpet in Psychedelic 1970s Colors Professionally Cleaned
Axminster England Wool Carpet in Psychedelic 1970s Colors Professionally Cleaned

Axminster England Wool Carpet in Psychedelic 1970s Colors Professionally Cleaned

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Axminster / England wool carpet in psychedelic 1970s colors. The carpet was professionally cleaned

Category

1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Danish Modern Abstract Rug/Wall Tapestry by Ege Axminster's Art Line Collection
Danish Modern Abstract Rug/Wall Tapestry by Ege Axminster's Art Line Collection

Danish Modern Abstract Rug/Wall Tapestry by Ege Axminster's Art Line Collection

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Southampton, NY

Great example of Scandinavian modern at its best, vibrant composed abstract images with brush stroke like technique. Title PERSONNAGE and signed. Perfect scale whether on wall hangin...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug
Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug

Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Axminster and made in Denmark, this colorful rug features a Cubist depiction of the Pamplona's Running of

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

1980s Robert Jacobsen Ege Art Line Abstract Art Rug by Axminster
1980s Robert Jacobsen Ege Art Line Abstract Art Rug by Axminster

1980s Robert Jacobsen Ege Art Line Abstract Art Rug by Axminster

By Robert Jacobsen

Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

1980s rug designed by Robert Jacobsen for Axminster Ege, Denmark, 1988. 100 percent wool

Category

1980s Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Danish Modern "Norsk Rya" Rug by Woven Axminster for British Carpet Centre
Danish Modern "Norsk Rya" Rug by Woven Axminster for British Carpet Centre

Danish Modern "Norsk Rya" Rug by Woven Axminster for British Carpet Centre

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern rya rug labeled "Norsk Rya," construction Axminster, for British carpet

Category

Mid-20th Century English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

The Drummer Boy after Paul Klee, 100 Percent Wool Rug/Wall Hanging
The Drummer Boy after Paul Klee, 100 Percent Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

The Drummer Boy after Paul Klee, 100 Percent Wool Rug/Wall Hanging

By Ege Axminster A/S, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Tucson, AZ

Drummer Boy)." Manufactured in 1971 by Axminster, West Germany for Montgomery Wards. This is edition 1824

Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Ege Axminster "Circles" Wool Rug
Ege Axminster "Circles" Wool Rug

Ege Axminster "Circles" Wool Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Amazingly clean wool shag Ege Axminster rug, called "Circles" deep pile cream colored

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Large Danish Vintage Carpet by EGE Axminster Denmark
Large Danish Vintage Carpet by EGE Axminster Denmark

Large Danish Vintage Carpet by EGE Axminster Denmark

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Handewitt, DE

Large Danish vintage wool carpet „Ege-Top of the Line“. Made in Denmark by Ege Axminster 1970s. 250

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vincent van Gogh Blossoming Almond Tree Carpet by Ege Axminster
Vincent van Gogh Blossoming Almond Tree Carpet by Ege Axminster

Vincent van Gogh Blossoming Almond Tree Carpet by Ege Axminster

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Manhasset, NY

A Vincent van Gogh carpet replicating the blossoming almond tree. Made in Denmark by Ege Axminster

Category

1970s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Axminster

"Lights" Ege Axminster Danish Rya Rug
"Lights" Ege Axminster Danish Rya Rug

"Lights" Ege Axminster Danish Rya Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Rya

Located in New Windsor, NY

The rug is entitled "Lights". Colorful, wonderful and large, circa 1970. Good, relatively clean condition with one or two minor stains. The pile is in very good condition. The rug sh...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Jute, Polyester

Ege Axminster "Flash Dance" Danish Rya Wool Rug
Ege Axminster "Flash Dance" Danish Rya Wool Rug

Ege Axminster "Flash Dance" Danish Rya Wool Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Rya

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautiful shag Rya rug in excellent original condition. The design is entitled "Flash Dance". Fully signed on the back.

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool, Jute

After Paul Klee Equals Infinity Rug 1932, by Ege Axminster, Denmark
After Paul Klee Equals Infinity Rug 1932, by Ege Axminster, Denmark

After Paul Klee Equals Infinity Rug 1932, by Ege Axminster, Denmark

By Paul Klee, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Axminster, Denmark. This rug is in excellent condition with only visible wear under one corner. 4 ft. 7 in

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Woll Rug
Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Woll Rug

Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Woll Rug

By Vincent van Gogh, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Firenze, FI

Danish carpet made by Ege Axminster A/S- Denmark for The 20th century master rug collection

Category

1990s Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

English Axminster Rug
English Axminster Rug

English Axminster Rug

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W 32 in L 38 in

English Axminster Rug

Located in New York, NY

An English Axminster carpet from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern British Axminster Rug
Mid-Century Modern British Axminster Rug

Mid-Century Modern British Axminster Rug

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Mid-Century Modern British Axminster rug.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Large Vintage Mid-Century English Axminster Rug
Large Vintage Mid-Century English Axminster Rug

Large Vintage Mid-Century English Axminster Rug

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent large vintage Mid-Century English Axminster rug, country of origin / rug type: England

Category

Mid-20th Century English Other Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Paul Klee ''Twittering Machine'' wall rug EGE Axminster Denmark
Paul Klee ''Twittering Machine'' wall rug EGE Axminster Denmark

Paul Klee ''Twittering Machine'' wall rug EGE Axminster Denmark

By Paul Klee

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Rare PAUL KLEE Rug Made In Denmark By EGE Axminster A/S. From The 20th Century Collection - EGE

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Axminster

Paul Klee Blue Woollen Rug Fischbild, Ege Axminster Artline, Denmark, 1980s
Paul Klee Blue Woollen Rug Fischbild, Ege Axminster Artline, Denmark, 1980s

Paul Klee Blue Woollen Rug Fischbild, Ege Axminster Artline, Denmark, 1980s

By Paul Klee, Ege Rya

Located in Arosio, IT

It is a small sized (120 x 80 cm // 2'8 x 4') work of art, that can be used as a tapestry as well. The carpet is in pure new wool and still bears the original tags and labels. It ha...

Category

1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Original Scandinavian Axminster Rug by Paul Klee for Ege Art Line, 1980s
Original Scandinavian Axminster Rug by Paul Klee for Ege Art Line, 1980s

Original Scandinavian Axminster Rug by Paul Klee for Ege Art Line, 1980s

By Ege Rya, Paul Klee, Ege Tæpper

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Art rug Decade: 1980s Producer: EGE AXMINSTER A/S, Denmark (see

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Andy Warhol-US Dollar Sign Rug
Andy Warhol-US Dollar Sign Rug

Andy Warhol-US Dollar Sign Rug

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W 54.5 in L 80.25 in

Andy Warhol-US Dollar Sign Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

' DOLLAR SIGN ' Rug after Andy Warhol Denmark,Ege Axminster, dated 1981 Wool pile/limited edition

Category

1980s Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Textile

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Pablo Picasso "Woman With Guitar" 1910 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century masters collection from Ege Axminster A/S Art Line. Homage collection to Pablo Picasso

Category

1990s Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging
After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging

After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large tufted wool carpet or wall hanging, manufactured by Ege Axminster in 1994. After the 1935

Category

1990s Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Rug Tapestry Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Rug Tapestry Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Rug Tapestry Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent, abstract art rug or wall tapestry Inspired by Kandinsky small worlds, made in Denmark by Ege axmister. In excellent condition. The dimensions...

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

(After) Paul Klee 1926 Painting EGE Art Line Rug Denmark 1980s
(After) Paul Klee 1926 Painting EGE Art Line Rug Denmark 1980s

(After) Paul Klee 1926 Painting EGE Art Line Rug Denmark 1980s

By Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Art Line, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Camden, ME

(After) Paul Klee rya rug by Ege Axminster A/S created in Denmark to the highest standards. In 1926

Category

1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Danish Robert Jacobsen Art Carpet by Ege Art Line Rug, 1980s, Denmark
Danish Robert Jacobsen Art Carpet by Ege Art Line Rug, 1980s, Denmark

Danish Robert Jacobsen Art Carpet by Ege Art Line Rug, 1980s, Denmark

By Robert Jacobsen, Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Art Line

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Beautiful 8 x 11 ft. fine wool art carpet after Robert Jacobsen, made by Ege Art Line in Denmark. Robert Jacobsen was one of the most renowned artists of the 20th century. This color...

Category

1980s Danish Expressionist Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Paul klee art rug Florentinisches villenviertel
Paul klee art rug Florentinisches villenviertel

Paul klee art rug Florentinisches villenviertel

By Paul Klee

Located in Den Haag, NL

Paul Klee carpet, by Ege Axminster, "Florentinisches Villenviertel", Denmark, wool, pastel colors

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Axminster

Swedish Modern 4.7x6.4 Vibrant Green Rya Rug by Wahlbecks
Swedish Modern 4.7x6.4 Vibrant Green Rya Rug by Wahlbecks

Swedish Modern 4.7x6.4 Vibrant Green Rya Rug by Wahlbecks

By Marianne Richter

Located in Atlanta, GA

when different dyes are used. Axminster woven with 100% wool pile on base of 55% wool

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1960s Swedish Vintage Axminster

Large Vintage Green Wool Shag Rug , Mid Century Rya Carpet 1960s
Large Vintage Green Wool Shag Rug , Mid Century Rya Carpet 1960s

Large Vintage Green Wool Shag Rug , Mid Century Rya Carpet 1960s

Located in Bristol, GB

state, Axminster construction with an 80% wool 20% nylon blend also states it has been mothproofed for

Category

20th Century Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Bauhaus Rug Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds
Bauhaus Rug Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds

Bauhaus Rug Inspired by Kandinsky Small Worlds

Located in New York, NY

the name of “EGE Axminster ArtLine” had acquired the rights to reproduce a certain number of pieces

Category

20th Century Danish Bauhaus Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brink & Campman Wool Medallion Oriental Style Rug
Vintage Brink & Campman Wool Medallion Oriental Style Rug

Vintage Brink & Campman Wool Medallion Oriental Style Rug

Located in London, GB

affiliates. Brink and Campman has over the years specialized in 3 different types of carpets: Axminster woven

Category

1980s Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Alice in Wonderland Rug By Salvador Dali
Art Deco Alice in Wonderland Rug By Salvador Dali

Art Deco Alice in Wonderland Rug By Salvador Dali

Located in New York, NY

several manufacturers, including EGE Axminster in Denmark and Les Tapisseries du Lion des Flanders.

Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak
Vintage Turkish Oushak

Vintage Turkish Oushak

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W 34.8 in L 60 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s
Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

– primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Oushak production

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak
Vintage Turkish Oushak

Vintage Turkish Oushak

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W 121.2 in L 163.2 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

European origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Fine Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool on Wool, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s
Fine Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool on Wool, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s

Fine Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool on Wool, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

origin – primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that Oushak

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak
Vintage Turkish Oushak

Vintage Turkish Oushak

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W 144 in L 180 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

European origin, primarily Aubusson, Savonnerie and Axminster. The wane in the European market meant that

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Paul Klee "Florentinisches Villenviertel" Art Rug by Ege Axminster
Paul Klee "Florentinisches Villenviertel" Art Rug by Ege Axminster

Paul Klee "Florentinisches Villenviertel" Art Rug by Ege Axminster

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Den Haag, NL

Paul Klee carpet, by Ege Axminster, "Florentinisches Villenviertel", Denmark, pure wool, pastel

Category

1990s Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Wool Rug Runner Mountain Life by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series
Wool Rug Runner Mountain Life by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

Wool Rug Runner Mountain Life by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in San Mateo, CA

Eleven and half foot long 100% wool runner by Ege Axminster. This is part of the Ege Country series

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Ege Axminster, after Piet Mondrian
Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Ege Axminster, after Piet Mondrian

Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Ege Axminster, after Piet Mondrian

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in New York, NY

Here is a beautiful, intriguing vintage rug - a Scandinavian piece from the mid-twentieth century, designed by renowned painter Piet Mondrian. Most famous for his paintings depicting...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fjord Life Danish Wool 6x9 Area Rug by Ege Axminster
Vintage Fjord Life Danish Wool 6x9 Area Rug by Ege Axminster

Vintage Fjord Life Danish Wool 6x9 Area Rug by Ege Axminster

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Chattanooga, TN

“Fjord Life” vintage Danish area rug by Ege Axminster. The 6×9 carpet depicts elements of

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

1980s Pure New Wool Danish Axminster Rug, Cream and Soft Gray
1980s Pure New Wool Danish Axminster Rug, Cream and Soft Gray

1980s Pure New Wool Danish Axminster Rug, Cream and Soft Gray

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Arosio, IT

A carpet, named Diagonals, in color-proof, moth proof wool, of the renowned Danish manufacturer Ege Rya. Soft-toned and elegant, lights up any contemporary environment; sitting roo...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Ege Axminster Rug Abstract Smoke Denmark Mid Century Modern 4.5 x 6.5 Danish
Ege Axminster Rug Abstract Smoke Denmark Mid Century Modern 4.5 x 6.5 Danish

Ege Axminster Rug Abstract Smoke Denmark Mid Century Modern 4.5 x 6.5 Danish

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Crafted with precision, the Ege Axminster "Cross Over" Design Danish Modern Rug encapsulates the

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Paul Klee Carpet "Florentinisches Villenviertel" by Ege Axminster, Denmark
Paul Klee Carpet "Florentinisches Villenviertel" by Ege Axminster, Denmark

Paul Klee Carpet "Florentinisches Villenviertel" by Ege Axminster, Denmark

By Paul Klee, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Kansas City, MO

Axminster, Denmark. This piece has only be used as a tapestry. It has never been used on the floor.

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1990s Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

After Paul Klee Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark
After Paul Klee Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark

After Paul Klee Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark

By Paul Klee, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Absolutely wonderful Danish rug designed after Paul Klee for Ege Axminster. This is the smaller of

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Large Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, after Paul Klee
Large Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, after Paul Klee

Large Rug by Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, after Paul Klee

By Paul Klee, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Phenomenal large area rug design after Paul Klee manufactured by Ege Axminster A/S. This the larger

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Pablo Picasso (after) "Sleeping Women with a Bird" Art Rug by Ege Axminster
Pablo Picasso (after) "Sleeping Women with a Bird" Art Rug by Ege Axminster

Pablo Picasso (after) "Sleeping Women with a Bird" Art Rug by Ege Axminster

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pablo Picasso (after) "Sleeping Women with a Bird" art rug by Ege Axminster. Sleeping

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

1950s Village Life Rya Ege Country Edition by Ege Axminster, Denmark
1950s Village Life Rya Ege Country Edition by Ege Axminster, Denmark

1950s Village Life Rya Ege Country Edition by Ege Axminster, Denmark

By Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Rya, Ege Denmark

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Large clean rya with rarely seen classic Scandinavian pastoral scene. Measures: L: 9 x W: 6 feet.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Alice in Wonderland Rug by Salvador Dalí from Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, 1977
Alice in Wonderland Rug by Salvador Dalí from Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, 1977

Alice in Wonderland Rug by Salvador Dalí from Ege Axminster A/S, Denmark, 1977

By (after) Salvador Dali, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Camden, ME

A modernist wool rya rug by Ege Axminster A/S created in Denmark to the highest standards. The

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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Vintage Modernist Art Line Wall Rug by Ege Axminster c1960s
Vintage Modernist Art Line Wall Rug by Ege Axminster c1960s

Vintage Modernist Art Line Wall Rug by Ege Axminster c1960s

By Ege Art Line

Located in Oakland, CA

Fantastic and vibrant modernist hard edge wool wall hanging rug by Ege Axminster c1960s, Denmark

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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool, Wood

Vintage Asger Oluf Jorn Expressionist Art Rug / Art LINE Ege Axminster Denmark
Vintage Asger Oluf Jorn Expressionist Art Rug / Art LINE Ege Axminster Denmark

Vintage Asger Oluf Jorn Expressionist Art Rug / Art LINE Ege Axminster Denmark

By Asger Jorn

Located in Buffalo, NY

An Exciting And Rare Vintage Asger Oluf Jorn Expressionist Art Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Scandinavian Rugs, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century – This fascinating and artis...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege
Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

Paul Klee "Garten Vision" 1925 Danish Wool MCM Rug by Ege

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century collection from Ege Axminster A/S Art Line. Homage collection to Paul Klee, titled

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Juan Gris Violin Cubist design art Carpet by Ege Axminster A/S art line Denmark
Juan Gris Violin Cubist design art Carpet by Ege Axminster A/S art line Denmark

Juan Gris Violin Cubist design art Carpet by Ege Axminster A/S art line Denmark

By Ege Art Line, Juan Gris

Located in Den Haag, NL

Juan Gris Violin-1916 art rug. Made by Ege Axminster A/S art line Denmark 1990. With Juan Gris

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Red Rya Rug
Red Rya Rug

Red Rya Rug

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W 56 in L 78 in

Red Rya Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Red Rya rug in vivid reds to deep purple. Colors are amazingly crisp and bright! Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 4". No stains wear or smells. Pile is 1.5 inches.

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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Juan Gris Cubist Wool Carpet or Tapestry
Juan Gris Cubist Wool Carpet or Tapestry

Juan Gris Cubist Wool Carpet or Tapestry

By Juan Gris, Ege Axminster A/S

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vibrant cubist carpet or tapestry, based on a 1916 painting by Juan Gris, made by Ege Axminster A/S

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1990s Danish Art Deco Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

Carpet circa 1977, After an oil painting by Dali, Alice in Wonderland, c. 1969
Carpet circa 1977, After an oil painting by Dali, Alice in Wonderland, c. 1969

Carpet circa 1977, After an oil painting by Dali, Alice in Wonderland, c. 1969

By Ege Axminster A/S, Salvador Dalí­

Located in New York, NY

As an admirer of Freud’s, Salvador Dali is known for using symbolism and recurring objects throughout his works. This symbolic carpet features Alice jumping rope in a long flowing go...

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1970s Danish Vintage Axminster

Materials

Wool

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Located in Esbjerg, DK

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Located in Topeka, KS

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Chrome

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Located in Munich, DE

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axminster

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$5,928

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Vintage Axminster For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage axminster for your home. A vintage axminster — often made from fabric, wool and burlap — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage axminster — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage axminster, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage axminster has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ege Axminster A/S, Ege Rya and Paul Klee are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Axminster?

The average selling price for a vintage axminster at 1stDibs is $2,650, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $88,000 for the highest priced.

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.