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2 x 8 Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Anatolian Terracotta Wool Runner
2 x 8 Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Anatolian Terracotta Wool Runner

2 x 8 Handcrafted Vintage Turkish Anatolian Terracotta Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

premium terracotta wool, it features intricate tribal designs that reflect the cultural artistry of

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

Materials

Wool

1940s Vintage Traditional Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner in Rust Color
1940s Vintage Traditional Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner in Rust Color

1940s Vintage Traditional Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner in Rust Color

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a red-rust field decorated with a tribal traditional

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

Materials

Wool

Geometric Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Gray and Peach
Geometric Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Gray and Peach

Geometric Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Gray and Peach

Located in Norwalk, CT

A vintage Turkish Anatolian wool rug from the 20th century, featuring an all-over geometric design

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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Colorful Red Yellow Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Wool Runner
Colorful Red Yellow Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Wool Runner

Colorful Red Yellow Turkish Melas Early 20th Century Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality bright Turkish runner with an elegant vertical floral motif. Bright red, powder blue

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20th Century Turkish Romantic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s
Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s

Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage flat-weave runner with an all-over multi-color motif. This piece has Fine details

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Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner
Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner

Vintage Circa 1940 Tan Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

3'7 X 12'9. Oushak's are known for their soft palettes combined with eccentric drawing. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back at le...

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20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange Wool Runner
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange Wool Runner

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Handmade Orange Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful hand-knotted Oushak style wool rug with an orange field with brown mandala accents

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Traditional Handmade Beige Wool Runner Rug Long Oriental Floral Carpet
Traditional Handmade Beige Wool Runner Rug Long Oriental Floral Carpet

Traditional Handmade Beige Wool Runner Rug Long Oriental Floral Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This beige runner rug is an excellent example of carpets woven by hand in the mid-20th century. The

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1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

20th Century Antique Caucasian  Kazak Multicolor Designed Blue Wool Runner
20th Century Antique Caucasian  Kazak Multicolor Designed Blue Wool Runner

20th Century Antique Caucasian Kazak Multicolor Designed Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful 20th century antique Caucasian Kazak Hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This piece

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20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Design, Central Asia, 1960s
Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Design, Central Asia, 1960s

Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Rug, Geometric Design, Central Asia, 1960s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 438 - Sturdy rug with geometric design in a soft pastel pink and ivory. The minute geometric design covers the entire field. Good price for closing activities.

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Navy Blue Antique Art Deco Handmade Floral Chinese Wool Runner
Navy Blue Antique Art Deco Handmade Floral Chinese Wool Runner

Navy Blue Antique Art Deco Handmade Floral Chinese Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Art Deco Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Chinese rug

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Wool Runner

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Other

2'7"x10'3" Peach Vintage Persian Hussaianabad Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'7"x10'3" Peach Vintage Persian Hussaianabad Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'7"x10'3" Peach Vintage Persian Hussaianabad Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet
4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet

4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

handmade Turkish runner rug, crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. This stunning piece

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Central Asian Design, 1940
Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Central Asian Design, 1940

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Central Asian Design, 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small runner made from a nomadic saddle bag, only unstitched on the sides, but intact in its

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Wool Runner, 1980s Modern Design, 2.9' x 12.3' - 1C714
Vintage Indian Wool Runner, 1980s Modern Design, 2.9' x 12.3' - 1C714

Vintage Indian Wool Runner, 1980s Modern Design, 2.9' x 12.3' - 1C714

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian beige runner in wool. It is very soft. The rug is in original good

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1980s Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

1940s Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Red with Tribal Motif
1940s Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Red with Tribal Motif

1940s Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Red with Tribal Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a red field and a tribal geometric design that covers

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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Terracotta with Tribal Motif
Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Terracotta with Tribal Motif

Handmade Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner In Terracotta with Tribal Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful vintage Turkish runner featuring a terracotta field and a tribal geometric design that

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

Materials

Wool

4.8x13 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway
4.8x13 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway

4.8x13 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug for Hallway

Located in Spring Valley, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kazak Beige Brown and Red Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Kazak Beige Brown and Red Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Kazak Beige Brown and Red Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Pakistan in the 1950s, this vintage hand knotted wool Kazak runner enjoys one of

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1950s Pakistani Kazak Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool

3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet
3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet

3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This vintage Turkish runner rug was hand-knotted in the 1970s. It features multiple full and half

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Narrow Floral Turkish Red Large Flower Turkish 20th Century Wool Runner
Narrow Floral Turkish Red Large Flower Turkish 20th Century Wool Runner

Narrow Floral Turkish Red Large Flower Turkish 20th Century Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century red field Turkish runner with an all over repetitive flower design. Measures

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

with soft, warm, high-quality wool that survives the frigid winters. Many wonderful kilims were woven

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

quantities of kilims still being made with hand-spun wool and mainly natural colors. As the capacity for such

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Midcentury Tulu White and Rainbow Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Midcentury Tulu White and Rainbow Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Midcentury Tulu White and Rainbow Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Classic shag wool pile texture its family is known for in a unique, vibrant array of red, green, yellow

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1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Wool Runner

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Wool

2'10"x9' Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'10"x9' Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'10"x9' Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'7"x8'2" Brown Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
2'7"x8'2" Brown Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

2'7"x8'2" Brown Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'1"x9'9" Salmon Pink Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'1"x9'9" Salmon Pink Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'1"x9'9" Salmon Pink Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile

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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'9"x8'10" Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
2'9"x8'10" Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

2'9"x8'10" Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Auburn Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Pattern, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool

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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'9"x9'8" Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'9"x9'8" Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'9"x9'8" Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile

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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'6"x8'7" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'6"x8'7" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'6"x8'7" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Cedar Brown, Vintage Persian Bibikabad with Medallions Design, Abrash, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted

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1950s Pakistani Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'1"x6'9" Purple Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'1"x6'9" Purple Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'1"x6'9" Purple Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Ephemera Purple, Vintage Northwest Persian with Repetitive All Over Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted

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1950s Pakistani Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'1"x10' Beaver Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'1"x10' Beaver Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'1"x10' Beaver Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'1"x12'2" Red Vintage Persian Joshogan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
3'1"x12'2" Red Vintage Persian Joshogan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

3'1"x12'2" Red Vintage Persian Joshogan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'8"x8'9" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'8"x8'9" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'8"x8'9" Brown Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'10"x9' Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'10"x9' Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'10"x9' Carob Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carob Brown, Vintage Northwest Persian with Animal Figurines, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'x9'8" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
3'x9'8" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

3'x9'8" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'2"x9'4" Colorful Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'2"x9'4" Colorful Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'2"x9'4" Colorful Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, 100% Wool, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'1"x9'4" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
3'1"x9'4" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

3'1"x9'4" Brown Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carob Brown, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Bird Figurines, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand

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1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'2"x9'6" Orange, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan Worn Wool Runner Rug
3'2"x9'6" Orange, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan Worn Wool Runner Rug

3'2"x9'6" Orange, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan Worn Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Repetitive Design, Cropped Thin Distressed Look Worn Wool, Wide Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for

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1960s Pakistani Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'5"x10' Turquoise Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'5"x10' Turquoise Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'5"x10' Turquoise Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragment, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3 x 11 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner in Orange With Geometric Pattern
3 x 11 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner in Orange With Geometric Pattern

3 x 11 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner in Orange With Geometric Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey, this Vintage runner channels the geometric elegance and earthy palette of mid

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Gray and Orange with Hexagonal Tribal Motifs
Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Gray and Orange with Hexagonal Tribal Motifs

Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Gray and Orange with Hexagonal Tribal Motifs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey, this Vintage runner features six bold hexagonal medallions set against a warm

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

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Wool

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Vintage Wool Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wool runner for your home. Each vintage wool runner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage wool runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage wool runner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage wool runner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zeki Müren, Rug & Kilim and Ege Axminster A/S are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Wool Runner?

Prices for a vintage wool runner can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,378.

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.