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Midcentury Bouclé Design Wool Carpet / Rug, 1960s, Germany
Midcentury Bouclé Design Wool Carpet / Rug, 1960s, Germany

Midcentury Bouclé Design Wool Carpet / Rug, 1960s, Germany

Located in Praha, CZ

- Bouclé type, Perfect original condition, - 1960s, Germany - Labeled by manufacturer - Will be

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

German Tetex Rug
German Tetex Rug

German Tetex Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This German Tetex rug features a bold and vibrant design, with a harmonious blend of brown and red

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1940s German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rug German Tetex
Vintage Rug German Tetex

Vintage Rug German Tetex

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Vintage German Tetex rug, measuring a generous 534 × 384 cm, is a splendid example of timeless

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1940s German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century German Rug
Mid-Century German Rug

Mid-Century German Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful Mid-Century German hand-knotted wool rug with a beautiful all-over trellised pattern of

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso
German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso

German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso

By Desso

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This vintage carpet was produced in Germany, circa 1970s. It is made from 100% wool in several

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1970s German Space Age Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Large German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso
Large German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso

Large German Brown 100% Wool 1970s Carpet by Desso

By Desso

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This large carpet (240 x 170 cm) was produced in Germany, circa 1970s. It is made from 100% wool in

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1970s German Space Age Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Fine German Sarouk Rug
Vintage Fine German Sarouk Rug

Vintage Fine German Sarouk Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

German Sarouk rug made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 3'9" x 5'.

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1940s Persian Other Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century German Tetex Rug
Early 20th Century German Tetex Rug

Early 20th Century German Tetex Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century German Tetex rug woven with a densely woven large-scale floral

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1940s German Tribal Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Sarouk Style Rug, 1970s, 1c972
Vintage German Sarouk Style Rug, 1970s, 1c972

Vintage German Sarouk Style Rug, 1970s, 1c972

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage red German rug in traditional Persian Sarouk design. The rug has been made in the end of

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Late 20th Century German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old

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1970s German Space Age Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old

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1970s German Space Age Vintage German Wool Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old

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1970s German Space Age Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Stunning Handmade Junghans Smyrna Wool Carpet, 1977 Germany
Stunning Handmade Junghans Smyrna Wool Carpet, 1977 Germany

Stunning Handmade Junghans Smyrna Wool Carpet, 1977 Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Amazing handmade Junghans Smyrna wool carpet, 1977 Germany. Has been professionally cleaned. The

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970 no1
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970 no1

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970 no1

By Ewald Kröner, Schloss Hackhausen

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: Schloss Hackhausen, Germany

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Baluch Style Rug, 1960s, 1C939
Vintage German Baluch Style Rug, 1960s, 1C939

Vintage German Baluch Style Rug, 1960s, 1C939

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage red woolen rug from Germany made in Baluch style. The rug is in deep red and emerald shades

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Late 20th Century German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

By Ewald Kröner, Schloss Hackhausen

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

technique in Germany in the 1970s. This high quality rug was designed in the 1970s by Ewald Kröner and

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Kröner-Tapisserie, Germany, 1980s
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Kröner-Tapisserie, Germany, 1980s

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Kröner-Tapisserie, Germany, 1980s

By Schloss Hackhausen, Ewald Kröner

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug Decade: 1980s Origin: Germany Producer: K-Tapisserie

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

By Ewald Kröner, Schloss Hackhausen

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: Schloss

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s

By Ewald Kröner, Schloss Hackhausen

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

quality handmade weaving technique in Germany in the 1970s. This high quality rug was designed in the

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Lambswool Rug Brand Taiga Lambert, 1970, Germany
Lambswool Rug Brand Taiga Lambert, 1970, Germany

Lambswool Rug Brand Taiga Lambert, 1970, Germany

Located in Oirlo, LI

Rug Taiga is made of lambswool for the manufacturer Lambert. Made in central Mongolia, by sewing

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1970s German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage German modern rug, « Forest »
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage German modern rug, « Forest »

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage German modern rug, « Forest »

By Cromwell Tefzet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

WOODLAND GEWEBIE NATUR Discover the elegance of this stunning 1970s carpet crafted in Germany by

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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Corridor Size Antique German Turquoise&Blue Wool Tetex Runner, 1940
Corridor Size Antique German Turquoise&Blue Wool Tetex Runner, 1940

Corridor Size Antique German Turquoise&Blue Wool Tetex Runner, 1940

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique German Tetex runner woven circa 1940 and measures 740 x 100CM in size. This

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Mid-20th Century German Other Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Tabriz Rug 2.3' x 4.6' 1970s - 1C1163
Vintage German Tabriz Rug 2.3' x 4.6' 1970s - 1C1163

Vintage German Tabriz Rug 2.3' x 4.6' 1970s - 1C1163

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage German rug from the 1970s is crafted in the Tabriz style, featuring a classic floral

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1970s Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

XXL Mid Century Modern Rug by Siegel Teppich, West Germany 1970s
XXL Mid Century Modern Rug by Siegel Teppich, West Germany 1970s

XXL Mid Century Modern Rug by Siegel Teppich, West Germany 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

among Mid Century rugs. It was made in West Germany in the 1970s. Manufacturer's label is still present

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug
Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug

Mid-Century Modern Red Wool Rug

Located in Milan, IT

listed here). This carpet is attributed to Germany on the basis of a label sewn on the back, which is

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

German 1960s Designed Wool Blue and Green Pop Art Carpet by Vorwerk
German 1960s Designed Wool Blue and Green Pop Art Carpet by Vorwerk

German 1960s Designed Wool Blue and Green Pop Art Carpet by Vorwerk

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impressive Vorwerk Manufacturer,Germany. In original very good condition. This is such an impressive rug

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s
Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s

Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

technique. These two high quality high pile rugs were designed in the 1970s and manufactured in Germany

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78106 Vintage German Herforder Teppiche rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'05 x 09'08. Showcasing

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s
Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s

Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s

By Desso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

high pile rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured in Germany. It is made from wool and it is

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s
Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s

Multi-Color Vintage 1970s Modernist High Pile Panton Style Rug, Germany, 1970s

By Desso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

high pile rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured in Germany. It is made from wool and it is

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Large Mid Century Modern / Op Art Round Rya Rug by Reichel, West Germany 1970s
Large Mid Century Modern / Op Art Round Rya Rug by Reichel, West Germany 1970s

Large Mid Century Modern / Op Art Round Rya Rug by Reichel, West Germany 1970s

By Reichel

Located in Beograd, RS

. It is made on 100% wool and features swirl pattern. Made in West Germany in 1970s. Very good vintage

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Continental Rug. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in
Vintage German Continental Rug. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in

Vintage German Continental Rug. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Purple Vintage German Continental Rug, Country of Origin: European Rugs, Circa date: Mid

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Mid-20th Century German Agra Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

By Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

No 2 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
No 2 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

No 2 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

By Desso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool, Acrylic

No 4 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
No 4 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

No 4 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

By Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool, Acrylic

No 3 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
No 3 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

No 3 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970

By Verner Panton

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Wall rug varia set Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: VORWERK, the design

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool, Acrylic

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry
Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry

By Paul Cézanne, Karl Benjamin, Helen Frankenthaler

Located in Dallas, TX

. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool Vintage German Alice

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Mid-20th Century German Expressionist Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Richard Meier Rug
Richard Meier Rug

Richard Meier Rug

By Richard Meier

Located in Chicago, IL

Meier rug, graduated squares forming geometric patterns, Germany.

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Tetex Special Design Carpet, Ca. 1940
Vintage German Tetex Special Design Carpet, Ca. 1940

Vintage German Tetex Special Design Carpet, Ca. 1940

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a semi-antique German Tetex rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa

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Mid-20th Century German Other Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style
Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style

By Joan Miró, Wassily Kandinsky

Located in Dallas, TX

. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool Vintage German Alice

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Mid-20th Century German Expressionist Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style
Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style

Vintage German Alice Koch-Gierlichs Tapestry with Abstract Expressionist Style

By Paul Cézanne, Karl Benjamin, Helen Frankenthaler

Located in Dallas, TX

. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool Vintage German Alice

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Mid-20th Century German Expressionist Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Carpet by Erwald Kröner from the German Castle "Schloss Hackhausen"
Vintage Carpet by Erwald Kröner from the German Castle "Schloss Hackhausen"

Vintage Carpet by Erwald Kröner from the German Castle "Schloss Hackhausen"

By Ewald Kröner

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

Artist carpet in virgin wool carpet and fantastic colors produced by Ateliers Ewald Kröner, Schloß

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs
Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

$476Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s, Germany - Quite good original condition (see the pictures) - Paper label (with

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Design Modernist Midcentury Carpet/Rug, 1970s
Abstract Design Modernist Midcentury Carpet/Rug, 1970s

Abstract Design Modernist Midcentury Carpet/Rug, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s - Germany - Good original condition (see the photos).

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Landscape Carpet, Rug from Vorwerk, 1960s
Abstract Landscape Carpet, Rug from Vorwerk, 1960s

Abstract Landscape Carpet, Rug from Vorwerk, 1960s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Large Impressive Vorwerk Manufacturer,Germany carpet Pop Art in the colors yellow, blue, white

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Carpet / Rug in Ege Rya Style, 1970s
Mid Century Carpet / Rug in Ege Rya Style, 1970s

Mid Century Carpet / Rug in Ege Rya Style, 1970s

By Ege Rya

Located in Praha, CZ

- marked by label - rare type.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Fabric, Wool

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Rug in Blue with Colorful Pattern
Vintage Abstract Expressionist Rug in Blue with Colorful Pattern

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Rug in Blue with Colorful Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Germany—from the new unveilings in Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage Collection. On the Design: Hand

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1940s German Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Florentine Villas Quarter Vintage Art Rug after Paul Klee
Florentine Villas Quarter Vintage Art Rug after Paul Klee

Florentine Villas Quarter Vintage Art Rug after Paul Klee

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Weesp, NL

Big beautiful and colorful 100% wool art rug after Paul Klee's "Florentinische Villenviertel

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1980s German Expressionist Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

High Quality Palace Rug Finely Knotted Beautiful Colors
High Quality Palace Rug Finely Knotted Beautiful Colors

High Quality Palace Rug Finely Knotted Beautiful Colors

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely rare and large carpet. From Berlin villa resolution. With stains, needs to be cleaned. Please take the condition from the detailed pictures. Measures: L 426 cm x W 293 c...

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Late 20th Century German Other Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Red-Pink, Brown Pictorial Pattern
Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Red-Pink, Brown Pictorial Pattern

Hand-Knotted Vintage Rug in Red-Pink, Brown Pictorial Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, a rare vintage pictorial rug in 13x15 size. Believed to

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1950s German Other Vintage German Wool Rugs

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Wool

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Vintage German Wool Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage German wool rugs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage German wool rugs — often made from fabric, wool and acrylic — can elevate any home. Vintage German wool rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts and Folk Art vintage German wool rugs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage German wool rugs over the years, but those made by Desso, Sam Francis and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage German Wool Rugs?

Prices for vintage German wool rugs start at $553 and top out at $80,000 with the average selling for $1,659.

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.