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1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

51841 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 03’05 x 13’03. With a bold geometric form and retro flair, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner astounds with its beauty. It fea...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Vintage Turkish Flatweave Carpet
Handwoven Vintage Turkish Flatweave Carpet

Handwoven Vintage Turkish Flatweave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

51322 Vintage Turkish Kilim with Tribal Style, Flat-weave Striped Kilim Area Rug 07'02 x 12'05. Highlighting the finest trends in design, this Boho Chic vintage Turkish Kilim with st...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Carpet Oriental Area Rug Traditional Tribal Red Wool Carpet 127 x 214
Handwoven Carpet Oriental Area Rug Traditional Tribal Red Wool Carpet 127 x 214

Handwoven Carpet Oriental Area Rug Traditional Tribal Red Wool Carpet 127 x 214

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant wool rug was woven by hand in the 1940s with fine wool and cotton. The central design has been woven on a rich red background with accents of brown, yellow, green and bl...

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1940s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet
Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet

Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

Apple Green Turkish Konya Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A mid 20th cenutry Turkish Konya rug featuring a bright apple green color. The medallion is a mustard, the ground is red and a gray border 4'4'' x 7'2''

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20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s
Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s

Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Extraordinary rug from Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s with geometric pattern with fringes in good original condition.

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Textile, Wool

Indo Tabriz Carpet, Late 20th Century
Indo Tabriz Carpet, Late 20th Century

Indo Tabriz Carpet, Late 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Indo Tabriz Carpet, Late 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'0" W x 12'6" L Condition: Excellent

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Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s
Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique double side carpet, 100% wood, very good original vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.
Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century. Red background with a typical Turkman pattern.

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20th Century Turkmen Vintage Carpet

Materials

Silk

Floral Carpet Rug Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Handmade Carpets
Floral Carpet Rug Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Handmade Carpets

Floral Carpet Rug Oriental Rugs Gold Living Room Rugs Handmade Carpets

Located in Wembley, GB

Blue Oriental rugs gold living room rugs handmade carpets for sale.

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1990s Afghan Sultanabad Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Bokhara Design Carpet
Vintage Bokhara Design Carpet

Vintage Bokhara Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Cited measurements in description are accurate within a few inches of actual size for room size and smaller. Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depe...

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1960s Russian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Egyptian Serapi Carpet
Egyptian Serapi Carpet

Egyptian Serapi Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Accordingly, the majority of these carpets were inspired by Turkish Oushaks, Persian Sultanabads, and Persian Serapi carpets.

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1980s Egyptian Heriz Serapi Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Italian Short Pile Fendi Carpet, 80s
Italian Short Pile Fendi Carpet, 80s

Italian Short Pile Fendi Carpet, 80s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian short pile Fendi carpet, 80s Brown and beige zebra striped short pile carpet with red and black details from Fendi, 1980s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Fabric

Neutral Turkish Sivas Carpet, circa 1940s
Neutral Turkish Sivas Carpet, circa 1940s

Neutral Turkish Sivas Carpet, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This eastern Turkish town carpet show a small, doubly nested palmette medallion on a sand ground with vines and variously scaled palmettes swirling about.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vtintage Turkish Konya Carpet, circa 1940s
Vtintage Turkish Konya Carpet, circa 1940s

Vtintage Turkish Konya Carpet, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

The light beige field of this carpet supports an allover pattern of linked rosettes in a lozenge pattern with stylized leaves and botehs.

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1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

20th Century Cinar Signed Silk Carpet
20th Century Cinar Signed Silk Carpet

20th Century Cinar Signed Silk Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

An exquisite signed silk rug from the esteemed Çınar Atelier of Kayseri, masterfully woven with breathtaking precision and elegance. The garden panel design—with each compartment por...

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20th Century Turkish Vintage Carpet

Materials

Silk

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

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1950s Bulgarian Tabriz Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Blue/Brown Distressed Overdyed Carpet
Vintage Blue/Brown Distressed Overdyed Carpet

Vintage Blue/Brown Distressed Overdyed Carpet

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage distressed overdyed carpet with dark blue field and brown medallion design.

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1950s Turkish Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Colllection Botanical Vintage Turkish Carpet
Zabihi Colllection Botanical Vintage Turkish Carpet

Zabihi Colllection Botanical Vintage Turkish Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Rug with a jewel-toned colorful floral design resembling rugs from the Persian Bakhtiari Village. Measures: 4'2''x 5'9''.

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Mid-20th Century Agra Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Bulgarian Kerman design carpet made in Bulgaria circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 9'11" x 13'9".

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1960s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Carpet Produced in Sweden
Carpet Produced in Sweden

Carpet Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare carpet by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet
Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Cited measurements in description are accurate within a few inches of actual size for room size and smaller. Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depe...

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1950s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Carpet
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Carpet

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Under the direction of Pierre Dupont and Simon Lourdet carpet production commenced in France in the early 17th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Aubusson Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Jute, Cotton

Indian Agra Rug Carpet Circa 1900
Indian Agra Rug Carpet Circa 1900

Indian Agra Rug Carpet Circa 1900

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Indian Agra Rug Carpet Circa 1900. An antique handwoven Agra carpet, circa 1900.

Category

20th Century Indian Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7x10 Ft Light Blue Modern Area Rug, Sky Blue Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet
7x10 Ft Light Blue Modern Area Rug, Sky Blue Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet

7x10 Ft Light Blue Modern Area Rug, Sky Blue Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

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20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s
Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s

Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This boldly geometric long carpet features a red field with dark blue hexagonal subfield enclosing a pendant oblong red medallion and an olive inner medallion with an enormous recipr...

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1940s Turkish Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet
Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1950s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet
Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Isfahan Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Cited measurements in description are accurate within a few inches of actual size for room size and smaller. Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depe...

Category

1950s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Pale Oversize Turkish Oushak Carpet
Zabihi Collection Pale Oversize Turkish Oushak Carpet

Zabihi Collection Pale Oversize Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An oversize 2-tone Turkish Oushak carpet in a blonde color tone with pink hues. Very pale and light.

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Wool Carpet, circa 1950
Wool Carpet, circa 1950

Wool Carpet, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wool carpet, circa 1950.

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731
Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731

Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731

Located in Paris, FR

N° 731 - Hand knotted Oriental carpet from 20th century. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Carpet Paul Klee, circa 1970
Exceptional Carpet Paul Klee, circa 1970

Exceptional Carpet Paul Klee, circa 1970

By Paul Klee

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

Exceptional carpet Paul Klee, circa 1970 100% wool Tied hand Double signature Measures: 155 x 200 cm 14900 euros.

Category

1970s French Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Kayseri Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Antique Kayseri Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Antique Kayseri Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This mid 20th century Kayseri rug is a beautiful example of the fine weaving traditions from Central Anatolia. Kayseri has long been a major center for rug production, known for crea...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Carpet

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Persian Tabriz with classic Herati motif and timeless medallion and border design. Predominantly brown and orange accents. 9'3'' x 13'5''

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20th Century American Classical Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Silk Kayseri Carpet - Mid 20th century
Vintage Silk Kayseri Carpet - Mid 20th century

Vintage Silk Kayseri Carpet - Mid 20th century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This exquisite silk Kayseri rug was handwoven in the mid 20th century in Kayseri, one of Turkey’s most important historical centers of fine carpet weaving. Renowned for their refined...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Carpet

Materials

Silk

Traditional, Handwoven, Indian Wool Carpets, India, 1960s
Traditional, Handwoven, Indian Wool Carpets, India, 1960s

Traditional, Handwoven, Indian Wool Carpets, India, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Traditional, Handwoven, Indian Wool Carpets, 3 by 5 Feet, India, 1960s Finely knotted pair of 100 percent wool carpets in the manner of Kerman.

Category

1960s Indian Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Large Carpet of 1980, Italian Design
Large Carpet of 1980, Italian Design

Large Carpet of 1980, Italian Design

$1,115Sale Price|20% Off

Large Carpet of 1980, Italian Design

By Wassily Kandinsky

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large carpet of 1980, Italian design, kandinsky style. Synthetic fabric.

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Resin

Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120

Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometrical patterns in pink, white and blue colours. Handwoven in Sweden in t...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Linen

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Soumac Carpet
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Soumac Carpet

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Soumac Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand woven Caucasian Soumac carpet made in the Caucasus region circa 1980's vintage.

Category

1980s Caucasian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Polonaise Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Polonaise Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Polonaise Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Bulgarian Polonaise design carpet made in Bulgaria circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 10' x 13'10".

Category

1960s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner
1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

79070 Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Rug Runner, 02'07 x 09'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bokhara rug runner exemplifies classic elegance combined with rich cultural histor...

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Room Size Carpet
Antique Turkish Sivas Room Size Carpet

Antique Turkish Sivas Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Often finely woven, Sivas rugs and carpets are highly appreciated as some of the best-made and decorative rugs from Turkey.

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 6'9" x 9'10".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet
Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet

Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Traditional wool runner rug handwoven carpet oriental long red carpet. Measures: 110 x 320cm.

Category

1980s Afghan Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Distressed Turkish Bakhtiari Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Turkish Bakhtiari Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Turkish Bakhtiari Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Bakhtiari design carpet made in Turkey circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 6'9" x 9'8".

Category

1940s Turkish Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1930s
Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1930s

Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This Turkish town room size carpet has selective color corrosion. The taupe field displays rosette-centred octogrammes amidst curving, flowering stems, petal palmettes, a petal roset...

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Continental Carpet
Vintage European Continental Carpet

Vintage European Continental Carpet

$3,900Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage European Continental Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage European continental carpet from the mid-20th century. A large golden brown medallion of roses populates the ivory field.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Herati Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Herati Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Herati Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Bulgarian Herati design carpet made in Bulgaria circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 9'10" x 13'9".

Category

1950s Bulgarian Other Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Semi-Antique Afghan Carpet
Semi-Antique Afghan Carpet

Semi-Antique Afghan Carpet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Semi-Antique Afghan Carpet

Category

1950s Afghan Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage European Rug Carpet
Vintage European Rug Carpet

Vintage European Rug Carpet

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage European rug carpet. They have been weaving rugs in Romania since the Ottoman Empire, but only since the mid-20th century have they exported their production.

Category

20th Century Romanian Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Rug Carpet
Vintage European Rug Carpet

Vintage European Rug Carpet

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage European rug carpet. They have been weaving rugs in Romania since the Ottoman Empire, but only since the mid-20th century have they exported their production.

Category

20th Century Romanian Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 6'6" x 9'7".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tribal Wool Area Rug, Handmade Carpet Sale, Wool Oriental Carpet Rug
Tribal Wool Area Rug, Handmade Carpet Sale, Wool Oriental Carpet Rug

Tribal Wool Area Rug, Handmade Carpet Sale, Wool Oriental Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Tribal wool area rug, handmade carpet sale, wool Oriental carpet rug Size: 100 x 151cm COR18.   

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan
Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan

Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet from Pakistan

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful Pakistan tribal carpet, repeat pattern in black with blue motifs on red ground, hand-knotted in 100 % wool, with cotton warps and wefts.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 0" x 9' 9"

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 11' 4"

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948
Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948

By Antonín Kybal 1

Located in Praha, CZ

This stunning vintage carpet by Antonin Kybal made in 1948 combines bold geometric patterns with a warm and inviting color palette of deep reds, browns, yellows, and creams.

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carpet

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage carpet for your home. Each vintage carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage carpet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage carpet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made vintage carpet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mehraban Rugs and Märta Måås-Fjetterström are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Carpet?

Prices for a vintage carpet start at $1 and top out at $1,300,802 with the average selling for $2,949.

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.