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What is a vintage Persian rug?

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.

Vintage Midcentury Rug

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1950s Asian Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Mahal Rug

W 111 in L 138 in

Mid Century Wool Rug

Located in Pasadena, TX

Mid century wool rug 1970s wool rug with bold primary colors consisting of red, purple yellow and

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1970s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Wool Rug

W 106 in L 142.5 in

Mid Century Turkish Anatolian Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind mid-century handmade Turkish Anatolian rug. Measures: 3'5'' x 7'3''

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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Turkish Anatolian Rug

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W 41 in L 87 in

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 Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century German Rug

W 49 in L 74 in

Mid-Century Wool Rug, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century wool rug - Belgium 1970s.

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1970s Belgian Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Wool Rug, Belgium, 1970s

W 78.75 in L 103.55 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug Runner

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern rug Runner Dimensions. 40 1/2 W ; 21 1/2 D.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug Runner

W 21.5 in L 41 in

Mid Century Turkish Wool Rug, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Turkish mid century vintage rug made with wool, 1930s.

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1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Turkish Wool Rug, 1930s

W 144 in L 94 in

Mid Century Turkish Wool Rug 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Turkish mid century vintage rug made with wool 1930s

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1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Turkish Wool Rug 1930s

W 113 in L 73 in

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Rug

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Rug with shaved back .5ft 11inch x 7ft 8 in Great colorful patch

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1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Rug

W 72 in L 82 in

Zeki Muren Mid-Century Modern Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Pasadena, CA

Zeki Muren handmade Mid-Century Modern Rug. Yellow color with multi color streaks and designs

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1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Zeki Muren Mid-Century Modern Rug

W 87 in L 126 in

Bobyrug’s distressed mid century Hamadan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Distressed mid century rustic Hamadan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours

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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s distressed mid century Hamadan rug

W 49.22 in L 81.89 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Round Graphic Rug, 1970s

Dm 77.56 in

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wool Modern Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century scandinavian modern wool Modern rug.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wool Modern Rug

W 78 in L 55 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern style abstract shag rug. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern shag rug

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Polystyrene

Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug

W 63.5 in L 90.5 in

Mid-Century Handwoven Turkish Deco Wool Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage mid-century handwoven wool Turkish Deco rug has an ivory overall field with small

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Handwoven Turkish Deco Wool Rug

W 88 in L 129 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug with Repeating All Over Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Modern vintage Rug with repeating All Over Design. Measures: 5'8 x 8'6. Mid

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug with Repeating All Over Design

W 68 in L 102 in

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wool Rug, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern abstract wool rug - 1970s Orange Beige Brown Dimensions : H: 290 cm

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wool Rug, 1970s

W 114.18 in L 78.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Rug Kelim, 1960s

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid-Century Modern rug Kelim. Made in the 1960s. It's associated with EXPO 58, handmade work

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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Rug Kelim, 1960s

W 38.19 in L 137.8 in

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Rug Turkish Modern Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Rug Turkish Modern Design. Rendered in a multi-background color with a

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1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Rug Turkish Modern Design

W 78 in L 108 in

Mid Century Tulu Carpet in Sand Color Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid century Tulu carpet in sand color background. This mid century Tulu rug features repeating

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Tulu Carpet in Sand Color Background

W 66 in L 102 in

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Zeki Muren Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid-Century Modern handmade Zeki Muren Rug. Red and black design with a center design that screams

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1970s Turkish Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Zeki Muren Rug

W 76 in L 113 in

Mid-Century Style Vintage Rug

Located in New York, NY

The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our

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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Style Vintage Rug

W 124 in L 186 in

Rya Rug Mid-Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is vintage Swedish "Rya" rug, dating back to the mid-20th century, specifically woven between

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Rya Rug Mid-Century

W 46.07 in L 68.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass & Unique Complexion

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass Design Mid-Century Modern Design Rug

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass & Unique Complexion

W 49 in L 73 in

Mid Century Oriental Red and Gold Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century oriental red and gold rug This rug is in great vintage condition This rug

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Oriental Red and Gold Rug

W 59 in L 34 in

Mid Century Medium Pile Brown Wool Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century medium pile brown wool rug This rug is in good vintage condition This rug

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Medium Pile Brown Wool Rug

W 90 in L 60 in

Mid Century Aubergine Medium Pile Wool Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century Aubergine medium pile wool rug This rug is in good vintage condition This rug

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Aubergine Medium Pile Wool Rug

W 63 in L 39 in

Large Mid-Century Carpet Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Large Mid-Century carpet. Produced in Sweden. Signed with initials ‘N.I’.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

Large Mid-Century Carpet Produced in Sweden

W 66.93 in L 118.12 in

Mid Century Abstract Persian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Persian Kilim with Mid-Century Modern vibes Measures: 4'3" x 8'9".

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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Abstract Persian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

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W 51 in L 99 in

Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage tribal flatweave rug was handmade in Turkey. The Mid-Century Modern Collection is

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1970s Turkish Primitive Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Wool Rug

W 75 in L 110 in

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass & Unique Complexion

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass & Unique Complexion Measures: 4' x 6'8

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug inspired by Stained glass & Unique Complexion

W 48 in L 80 in

Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim

W 55.91 in L 77.17 in

Mid Century Multicolored Southwest Motif Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid century multicolored southwest motif flatweave wool rug The rug measures: 67 wide x 38.5

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Multicolored Southwest Motif Flatweave Wool Rug

W 67 in L 38.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern diamond pattern carpet, '80 Gray geometric carpet with red, yellow, blue and

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s

W 92.92 in L 66.15 in

Geometric Mid-Century Modern Rug in Champaign Background, Gold, Teal, Black

Located in Atlanta, GA

Geometric Mid-Century Modern rug with Art-Deco design, TU-MTU-02, Vintage Mid-Century Rug with Deco

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Geometric Mid-Century Modern Rug in Champaign Background, Gold, Teal, Black

W 66 in L 97 in

Mid-Century Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful

Located in Fort Washington, MD

from its original owner, his Mid- Century style house had this rug as a tapestry for decades on a

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful

W 55 in L 80 in

Mid-Century Modern Brown and Beige Wool Rug, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern brown and beige wool rug - 1970s Measurs: D: 160 cm W: 240 cm.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Brown and Beige Wool Rug, 1970s

W 63 in L 94.49 in

Mid-Century Modern Rug with Modern Design in Medium Blue Background

Located in Atlanta, GA

design. Mid-Century Modern rug with modern design, rug EN-140430, country of origin / type: Turkey

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rug with Modern Design in Medium Blue Background

W 79 in L 122 in

Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Brown Rya Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Brown Rya Rug This rug measures: 73 wide x 53 inches deep We

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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Brown Rya Rug

W 73 in L 53 in

Mid-Century Modern Carpet with Geometric Wool Design

Located in Lucca, IT

Mid-Century Modern carpet with geometric wool design, in bright colors.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Carpet with Geometric Wool Design

W 47.25 in L 66.93 in

Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Mid-Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

The Scandinavian Kilim Sweden Mid-Century is a truly unique and special piece that showcases a

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Cotton

Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Mid-Century

W 55.12 in L 79.53 in

Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern, Italy, 1970s

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern, Italy, 1970s

W 74.02 in L 113.78 in

Mid Century Southwest Inspired Flat Weave Wool Rug

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid Century Southwest Inspired flat weave wool rug This Rug is in Good Vintage Condition This

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid Century Southwest Inspired Flat Weave Wool Rug

W 108 in L 78 in

Swedish Mid-Century Kilim by Anne-Marie Boberg 1950s

Located in St-Brais, JU

* Mid century carpet designed by Anne-Marie Boberg * Signed with the initials AMB * Produced in

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Swedish Mid-Century Kilim by Anne-Marie Boberg 1950s

W 78.75 in L 53.15 in

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya

By Ege Rya

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wild shag rug with vibrant orange hues and 1960s abstract pattern. Unique mid-century modern style

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya

W 48 in L 72 in

Mid-Century Swedish Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Aina Kånge

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Brown Swedish handmade Wool Rug by Aina Kånge Size: 5'2" × 8'2" (157 × 248 cm) A

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Swedish Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Aina Kånge

W 62 in L 98 in

Mid-Century Modern Carpet, Rug by JJB

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Handmade Artisan carpet, rug. Wool knotted carpet in a geometric

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Carpet, Rug by JJB

W 101.5 in L 71 in

Unusual Mid-Century Karabagh Accent Rug

Located in London, GB

artistry amongst pieces from this region. This unique mid-century example features a rare floral design

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Mid-20th Century Armenian Kazak Vintage Midcentury Rug

Materials

Wool

Unusual Mid-Century Karabagh Accent Rug

W 96.07 in L 54.34 in

Vintage Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Turkish Oushak rug displays a Mid-Century Modern style. Opulent, yet appealing in its simplicity, this

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 56 in L 86 in

Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Design in Orange and Teal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century Modern rug with all-over diamond design in orange and teal, rug mtu-11, country of

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

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rug with All-Over Design in Orange and Teal

W 46 in L 96 in

Swedish Kilim Mid-century Double Face

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a mid-century Swedish kilim woven circa circa 1950 and it measures 230 X 166 CM. It

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Swedish Kilim Mid-century Double Face

W 65.36 in L 90.56 in

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug

Located in Long Island City, NY

addition to Rug & Kilim Mid-century Pasha Collection. Its design is believed to be a rare work of mid

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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug

W 42 in L 78 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flatweave Rug

Located in New York, NY

The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our

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1960s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Flatweave Rug

W 71 in L 86 in

Carpet Blue Wool Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s

Located in Lucca, IT

Blue wool carpet Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960.Bellissimo tappeto nei toni azzurri in lana

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Carpet Blue Wool Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s

W 51.19 in L 66.93 in

Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rug, Vintage Modern Design Carpet in Yellow Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely composed Mid-Century Modern rug features a symmetric geometric design with various

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rug, Vintage Modern Design Carpet in Yellow Color

W 80 in L 110 in

Vintage Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rug in Yellow Color and Modern Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Vintage Turkish Mid-Century Modern with yellow background, Keivan Woven Arts rug, TU-MTU-136060, country

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rug in Yellow Color and Modern Design

W 62 in L 90 in

Long Runner with Mid-Century Modern Design in Yellow, Turquoise and Black

Located in Atlanta, GA

modern interiors. Mid-Century Modern runner in yellow, rug TU-MTU--3325, country of origin / type

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

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Wool

Long Runner with Mid-Century Modern Design in Yellow, Turquoise and Black

W 31 in L 165 in

Distressed Turkish Rug with Mid-Century Modern Design in Light green

Located in Atlanta, GA

Distressed Turkish Rug with Mid-Century Modern Design. Rendered on a muted background with a floral

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Distressed Turkish Rug with Mid-Century Modern Design in Light green

W 46 in L 88 in

Green and Yellow Minimalist Mid-Century Modern design Turkish rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

''. Green and Yellow Minimalist design Turkish Mid-Century Modern rug, rug EN-140442, country of origin

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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Green and Yellow Minimalist Mid-Century Modern design Turkish rug

W 76 in L 120 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern style features an all-over geometric pattern. The modest field

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Midcentury Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak with Mid-Century Modern Style

W 56 in L 89 in

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Vintage Midcentury Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage midcentury rug for your home. A vintage midcentury rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage midcentury rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A vintage midcentury rug made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made vintage midcentury rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zeki Müren, Rug & Kilim and Beni M'Guild are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Rug?

Prices for a vintage midcentury rug start at $300 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $2,502.

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 Midcentury Rug

What is a vintage rug?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
What is a vintage Persian rug?
1 Answer
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.

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