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Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Runner with Modern Stripe Design
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Runner with Modern Stripe Design

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Runner with Modern Stripe Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modern Kilim Runner from Turkey with Stripes. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-165761, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1960 This modern-design vintage runner from Turkey f...

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1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 8' 5".

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

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Wool

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet
Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Handwoven Traditional red runner rug, long vintage Tribal wool carpet- 74x300cm EBRR123 74x300cm.  

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1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Runner

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripes in Multi Soft Colors
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripes in Multi Soft Colors

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Stripes in Multi Soft Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Kilim runner, rug EN-P13729 , country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa Mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Azilal Moroccan Style Boucherouite Runner Rug, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Azilal Moroccan Style Boucherouite Runner Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Azilal Moroccan Style Boucherouite Runner Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in fabric, circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan Boucherouite runner rug is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe.

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1950s Moroccan Vintage Runner

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Fabric

Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm
Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm

Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Vintage handmade red Runner rug- long oriental wool carpet rug. Measures: 110 x 408cm.

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1950s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Runner

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner With Geometric Medallions
Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner With Geometric Medallions

Long Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Runner With Geometric Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

The various shades of red pair elegantly with the bold tones of light blue, yellow and charcoal, laid out over two large tribal medallions with motifs in the field. Dimensions: 4'2...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

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Wool

Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors, c. 1930's
Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors, c. 1930's

Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors, c. 1930's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

20 Foot Long Nomadic Bidjar Antique Runner with Gorgeous Colors About: Long & slightly on the wider side make this an incredible piece for a grand hallway or even a grand staircase...

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20th Century Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Muted Brown Star Motifs
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Muted Brown Star Motifs

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Muted Brown Star Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Tulu runner, ivory and brown runner rug, geometric star motif rug, Turkish village rug, minimalist vintage runner, Anatolian Tulu rug, neutral tone hall...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Runner

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Wool

Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s
Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s

Large Brass Saguaro Cactus With Road Runner Sculpture — Korea, Circa 1970s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful large-scale brass sculpture depicting a classic saguaro cactus with an accompanying road runner at its base. Made in Korea in the 1970s, this highly detailed piece showcase...

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1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Runner

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Brass

4.7x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Runner, Vintage Geometric Hallway Rug
4.7x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Runner, Vintage Geometric Hallway Rug

4.7x13 Ft Traditional Handmade Turkish Runner, Vintage Geometric Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

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Wool, Cotton

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish runner, in the style of East Turkestan Khotan carpets, handmade during the mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Design, 3' x 9'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Design, 3' x 9'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Handwoven Wool Pile, Geometric Design, 3' x 9'

Located in Barrington, IL

This vibrant mid-20th century Turkish Oushak runner presents a striking blend of Anatolian tradition and modernist geometrical pattern.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Layered Brown Cross Motifs
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Layered Brown Cross Motifs

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Layered Brown Cross Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Tulu runner, ivory brown runner rug, geometric cross motif rug, minimalist Turkish runner, neutral vintage hallway rug, Anatolian Tulu carpet, handwoven...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x6 runner is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection.

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1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif
Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif

Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage hand-knotted Turkish wool rug with a brown color field. This rug has a designed frame with multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design. Thi...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Khotan Samarkand Runner in Brown with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Khotan Samarkand Runner in Brown with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Khotan Samarkand Runner in Brown with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x14 contemporary Samarkand runner rug, originating circa 1950-1960 from China, is a magnificent artifact from our collection of timeless pieces.

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1950s Chinese Khotan Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Lemon Yellow, Sand, and Beige Tones
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Lemon Yellow, Sand, and Beige Tones

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Lemon Yellow, Sand, and Beige Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'4 x 12'4 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Lemon Yellow, Sand, and Beige Tones3'4 x 12'4.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

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Wool

Long Vintage Meshwani Runner, Caucasian, Decorative Rug, Reception Hall Carpet
Long Vintage Meshwani Runner, Caucasian, Decorative Rug, Reception Hall Carpet

Long Vintage Meshwani Runner, Caucasian, Decorative Rug, Reception Hall Carpet

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long vintage Meshwani runner. A Caucasian, woven decorative rug or reception hall carpet, dating to the late 20th century.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

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Textile

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This 1960s Indian Dhurrie runner is a striking example of mid-century flatweave design, where traditional craftsmanship meets bold, graphic simplicity.

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1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted, Blush Field, 1930
Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted, Blush Field, 1930

Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted, Blush Field, 1930

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a blush field, brown and pink accents in multi medallion design.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Geometric Embroidered Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Runner in Warm Tones
Geometric Embroidered Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Runner in Warm Tones

Geometric Embroidered Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Runner in Warm Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'8 x 10'9 Geometric Embroidered vintage Turkish flat-weave runner in warm tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5031, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 196...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Fine Brown Diamond Motifs
Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Fine Brown Diamond Motifs

Vintage Turkish Tulu Runner with Ivory Field and Fine Brown Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Tulu runner, ivory brown runner rug, fine diamond pattern rug, minimalist Turkish runner, neutral hallway runner rug, Anatolian Tulu carpet, handwoven w...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Monumental Southwestern Wool Horse Bison Buffalo Hall Runner Rug 20'
Monumental Southwestern Wool Horse Bison Buffalo Hall Runner Rug 20'

Monumental Southwestern Wool Horse Bison Buffalo Hall Runner Rug 20'

Located in Dayton, OH

Hand tufted wool southwestern rug horse bison buffalo hall runner ranch. Measures: 19'6". Innovative carpets hand tufted carpet 100% New Zealand wool, diamond point 9 colors, SC#...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

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Wool

Handmade Carpet Oriental Rust, Red Wool Rustic Runner Rug 400x70cm
Handmade Carpet Oriental Rust, Red Wool Rustic Runner Rug 400x70cm

Handmade Carpet Oriental Rust, Red Wool Rustic Runner Rug 400x70cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet oriental rust- red wool rustic Runner rug. Measures: 70 x 400cm.

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1950s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Runner

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Colorful Vintage Embroidered Kilim Runner with Stripe's and Geometric Motifs
Colorful Vintage Embroidered Kilim Runner with Stripe's and Geometric Motifs

Colorful Vintage Embroidered Kilim Runner with Stripe's and Geometric Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'10 x 11'9 Colorful Vintage Embroidered Kilim Runner with Stripe's and Geometric Motifs. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-5001, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, ci...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Maimana Kilim Hall Runner, Caucasian, Decorative, Hallway Carpet, Rug
Vintage Maimana Kilim Hall Runner, Caucasian, Decorative, Hallway Carpet, Rug

Vintage Maimana Kilim Hall Runner, Caucasian, Decorative, Hallway Carpet, Rug

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Maimana Kilim hall runner. A Caucasian, decorative hallway carpet or rug, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

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Textile

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Bold Gold, Red, and Sky Blue Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO keywords: vintage Turkish Oushak runner, colorful Oushak runner, gold red blue runner rug, Anatolian geometric runner, tribal Turkish runner, handwoven vintage runner, bold vinta...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has a blue border and green accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design. This rug measures: 4...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Scandinavian Rug with Serrated Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Scandinavian Rug with Serrated Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Scandinavian Rug with Serrated Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x6 vintage Swedish Rya runner rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-ce...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Carpet Runner, Geometric Design, 1930
Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Carpet Runner, Geometric Design, 1930

Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Carpet Runner, Geometric Design, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Bright vegetable colors and classic geometric design make this rug adaptable to any environment and on any floor, with a price that's a very opportunity because I want to close my a...

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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Vintage Runner

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Wool

Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Geometric Designed Runner
Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Geometric Designed Runner

Stripe Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Geometric Designed Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Turkish Kilim vintage carpet in green, tan, orange. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-610, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This Kilim rug from Turkey features a ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Campaign Style, Konya, 1950s
Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Campaign Style, Konya, 1950s

Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Campaign Style, Konya, 1950s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Turkish carpet from the city of Konya, famous for its carpet and kilim weaving. This one has warm sunny colors and can be set anywhere. On request I can also supply rubber under th...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Campaign Vintage Runner

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Wool

Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs
Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs

Narrow Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Beige, Blue and Soft Coral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: Vintage Turkish kilim narrow runner, beige flatweave runner rug, pastel geometric kilim, Anatolian narrow runner, handwoven wool kilim runner, soft coral and blue rug, ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Glam
Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Glam

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner, Nomadic Charm Meets Boho Glam

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21454 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 03'00 x 13'09. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven be...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Green with Scandinavian Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Green with Scandinavian Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Green with Scandinavian Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-cent...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Blue with Scandinavian Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Blue with Scandinavian Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Blue with Scandinavian Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-cent...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Oriental Runner Rug Traditional Wool Red Carpet Hand Woven Floral
Oriental Runner Rug Traditional Wool Red Carpet Hand Woven Floral

Oriental Runner Rug Traditional Wool Red Carpet Hand Woven Floral

Located in Wembley, GB

Oriental Runner rug traditional wool red carpet hand woven floral. 110 x 300 cm.

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1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Runner

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner, Flat-Woven Allover Geometric Pattern, 3’ x 10'
Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner, Flat-Woven Allover Geometric Pattern, 3’ x 10'

Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner, Flat-Woven Allover Geometric Pattern, 3’ x 10'

Located in Barrington, IL

The compelling artistry of Anatolian weaving with this exceptional Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, meticulously handwoven in the 3rd quarter of the 20th Discover century.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Ivory Subdued Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 4'2 X 11'8
Vintage Ivory Subdued Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 4'2 X 11'8

Vintage Ivory Subdued Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 4'2 X 11'8

Located in New York, NY

4'2 X 11'8. Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will not...

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20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52146, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Modern Tribal style features three hexagonal medallions...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'4" x 10'10"
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'4" x 10'10"

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'4" x 10'10"

Located in New York, NY

4'4 x 10'10. This vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1950s. The simplicity and boldness of these pieces can also give a contemporary feel and can look at home in b...

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20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

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Wool

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Vintage Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage runner for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage runner was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage runner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage runner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Runner?

A vintage runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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. 

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