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Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug

Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug

Located in New York, NY

squares alternate in a chessboard (checkerboard) pattern on this totally modern scatter rug handmade in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Leather

Highly Decoraitve Swedish Rya Small Checkerboard Rug
Highly Decoraitve Swedish Rya Small Checkerboard Rug

Highly Decoraitve Swedish Rya Small Checkerboard Rug

Located in New York, NY

Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 1'5” x

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Late 20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mint Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco Checkerboard Rug
Zabihi Collection Mint Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco Checkerboard Rug

Zabihi Collection Mint Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco Checkerboard Rug

Located in New York, NY

A fun-loving one-of-a-kind handmade Turkish Anatolian rug with an all-over checkerboard motif. One

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Teal with Color-Block Checkerboard - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Turkish Rug, Wool, Deep-Pile, Checkerboard Design
Handwoven Turkish Rug, Wool, Deep-Pile, Checkerboard Design

Handwoven Turkish Rug, Wool, Deep-Pile, Checkerboard Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This deep-pile Turkish rug has a central field with a rich chocolate-brown and orange checkerboard

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Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Bauhaus Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
Vintage Turkish Tulu Bauhaus Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

Vintage Turkish Tulu Bauhaus Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

51577 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 03'10 x 08'02. Emanating Midcentury Modern style with incredible

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Abstract Checkerboard Design
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Abstract Checkerboard Design

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Abstract Checkerboard Design

Located in New York, NY

A visually captivating example of Moroccan artistry, this vintage rug features an abstract

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Moroccan Rug with Colorful Checkerboard Design
Midcentury Moroccan Rug with Colorful Checkerboard Design

Midcentury Moroccan Rug with Colorful Checkerboard Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Moroccan rug with colorful checkerboard design, rug bds-102, country of origin / type

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1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

sophistication. The abrashed field of the rug provides the backdrop for the mesmerizing checkerboard design

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner
Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Turkish deco runner with an all-over checkerboard design. Plum , green, brown, pink and

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Handwoven Rag Rug – Colorful Checkerboard Patchwork Design
Vintage Handwoven Rag Rug – Colorful Checkerboard Patchwork Design

Vintage Handwoven Rag Rug – Colorful Checkerboard Patchwork Design

Located in New York, NY

This exuberant vintage rag rug captivates with its kaleidoscopic checkerboard composition

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs, rug S12-0909, country of origin

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim
Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim

Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with a yellow rhinoceros on a colorful checkered field. Measures: 4'11'' x 6'11''.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Rehamna Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
Vintage Berber Rehamna Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

Vintage Berber Rehamna Moroccan Rug with Checkerboard Pattern

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21666 Vintage Berber Rehamna Moroccan rug with checkerboard pattern 04'00 x 06'07. With its

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug
Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug

Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

76665 Vintage Tibetan Area Rug with Diamond Checkerboard Pattern, Harlequin Design Rug 08'10 x

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Late 20th Century Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool, Silk

Moroccan Berber Rug with Checkerboard Pattern 'DK-119-10'
Moroccan Berber Rug with Checkerboard Pattern 'DK-119-10'

Moroccan Berber Rug with Checkerboard Pattern 'DK-119-10'

Located in New York, NY

A lovely old Moroccan Berber rug, attributed to the Ait Sgougou or Beni Mguild in the west-central

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design Size: 3'0" × 6'0" (91 × 182 cm) This

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare long runner size 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish deco rug with a repetitive all-over

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Checkerboard Pattern in Multi Brown Tones
Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Checkerboard Pattern in Multi Brown Tones

Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Checkerboard Pattern in Multi Brown Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Checkerboard pattern in Various brown colors and ivory, rug TU-MTU-3485, country of origin / type: Turkey / Mid

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with floral designs, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-0606

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Bright and Multi Colors Vintage American Hooked Rug with Checkerboard Design
Bright and Multi Colors Vintage American Hooked Rug with Checkerboard Design

Bright and Multi Colors Vintage American Hooked Rug with Checkerboard Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs in Variety of bright colors, rug

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner – Subtle Checkerboard in Ivory Tones
Vintage Oushak Runner – Subtle Checkerboard in Ivory Tones

Vintage Oushak Runner – Subtle Checkerboard in Ivory Tones

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Oushak runner features a softly rendered checkerboard pattern in warm ivory and cream

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century moroccan small runner with the ever recurring archetypical checkerboard design

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Gabbeh Checker Border Small Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Gabbeh Checker Border Small Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Gabbeh Checker Border Small Rug

Located in New York, NY

narrow checkerboard design Details rug no. 10766 size 3' 2" x 6' (97 x 183 cm)

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Late 20th Century Tribal Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Wool Rug, Sweden circa 1949
Wool Rug, Sweden circa 1949

Wool Rug, Sweden circa 1949

Located in Culver City, CA

Sweden, 1949 Hand-knotted wool, medium pile rug with checkerboard square design with stylized tree

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Modernist Chinese Rug, c. 2000
Modernist Chinese Rug, c. 2000

Modernist Chinese Rug, c. 2000

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Modernist Chinese Rug, c. 2000

Located in Dublin, NH

Thick Modernist Checkerboard Chinese Rug, 20th Century Additional Information Dimensions: 6'8" W x

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Checkered Talsint Moroccan Rug
Vintage Checkered Talsint Moroccan Rug

Vintage Checkered Talsint Moroccan Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

rug's checkerboard pattern, characterized by alternating blocks of saturated colors, evokes a sense of

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares

By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in Dallas, TX

discernment and cultivated taste. Crafted with impeccable precision, the rug’s enchanting checkerboard motif

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern

Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

checkerboard pattern, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a canvas where modernity meets warmth and energy. The

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cubist Bauhaus
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cubist Bauhaus

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cubist Bauhaus

By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

modern boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug. The checkerboard pattern, woven

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bauhaus Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

elements and modern boho chic in this vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. An intrinsic checkerboard pattern

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

rug. The traditional checkerboard pattern, interwoven with warm earthy hues, orchestrates a welcoming

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho
Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho

Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Dallas, TX

this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug. The checkerboard pattern, woven with a full

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 4 ft 6 in x 5 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 4 ft 6 in x 5 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 4 ft 6 in x 5 ft

Located in New York, NY

Century This colorful Moroccan rug features a checkerboard and stripes pattern in varying scales and

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

1970’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
1970’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style

1970’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe

Located in Dallas, TX

the horizontal ends of the rug lies a checkerboard pattern (known as Barley in Berber culture

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Checkerboard Khaden

Tibetan Checkerboard Khaden

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very nice Tibetan checkerboard rug with deep red and gold checkers and a tan guardband and rose

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20th Century Tibetan Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Colorful Checkerboard Moroccan Ait Bouli Carpet
Colorful Checkerboard Moroccan Ait Bouli Carpet

Colorful Checkerboard Moroccan Ait Bouli Carpet

Located in Graz, Styria

This colorful Moroccan carpet has an lively, all over checkerboard pattern. Alternating white and

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1980s Moroccan Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Mid-Century Modern Rug - Swedish Bohusslöjd Star Design Flat-Weave
Mid-Century Modern Rug - Swedish Bohusslöjd Star Design Flat-Weave

Mid-Century Modern Rug - Swedish Bohusslöjd Star Design Flat-Weave

Located in Concord, MA

This circa 1950 handwoven wool on linen warp rug with multicolored checkerboard star design was

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu "Chessboard"
Vintage Tulu "Chessboard"

Vintage Tulu "Chessboard"

Unavailable|$5,200

Vintage Tulu "Chessboard"

Located in Florence, IT

A vintage Tulu - big - rug with checkerboard motif in a very elegant combination of cream/biscuit

Category

20th Century Turkish Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Vintage Tulu Autumn
Vintage Tulu Autumn

Vintage Tulu Autumn

Unavailable|$3,800

Vintage Tulu Autumn

Located in Florence, IT

Vintage Tulu rug with a checkerboard motif in a very stylish combination of orange and brown

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20th Century Turkish Vintage Checkerboard Rug

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game
1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

1970s, Executive Chess or Checker Set with Rug by Glenoit Chessmate Game

By Glenoit Mills

Located in Denver, CO

Fancy and fun chess/checkerboard with rug from the 1970s. Pieces are comprised of plastic. Rug is

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Synthetic, Plastic

Vintage Polychrome Tibetan Meditation Checkerboard Rug
Vintage Polychrome Tibetan Meditation Checkerboard Rug

Vintage Polychrome Tibetan Meditation Checkerboard Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Woven in the khaden format, checkerboard rugs were commissioned in Tibet for monastic use. These

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Vintage Checkerboard Rug

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Checkerboard Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage checkerboard rug for your home. Each vintage checkerboard rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are many kinds of the vintage checkerboard rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage checkerboard rug bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage checkerboard rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Checkerboard Rug?

Prices for a vintage checkerboard rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,999.

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. 

Questions About Vintage Checkerboard Rug
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.