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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool & silk, this 10x14 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Polychromatic Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Polychromatic Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Polychromatic Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

art as much as an art rug, bold yet whimsical. On the Design: This contemporary design is an

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

art rug, bold yet whimsical featuring subtle painterly patterns, making it a textural piece with

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Painterly Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

much as an art rug, bold yet whimsical featuring painterly patterns like watercolors and brushstrokes

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug, bold yet whimsical featuring geometric patterns. On the Design: This contemporary design is

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Rug With Colorful Geometric Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Rug With Colorful Geometric Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Rug With Colorful Geometric Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, yet whimsical and bright contemporary rug. Custom Capable: All sizes and colors available—inquire

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Eggplant Whimsical Khotan Gallery 20th Century Size Wool Oriental Rug
Eggplant Whimsical Khotan Gallery 20th Century Size Wool Oriental Rug

Eggplant Whimsical Khotan Gallery 20th Century Size Wool Oriental Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Khotan rug with a repetitive all-over design on an eggplant ground highlighted by

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Taisho Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 modern rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool & silk, this 10x14 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 modern rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug in Multicolor Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool & silk, this 10x14 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mid-20th Century Swedish Deco Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Whimsical Design
Mid-20th Century Swedish Deco Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Whimsical Design

Mid-20th Century Swedish Deco Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Whimsical Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage hand-woven deep-pile Swedish deco rug has an overall field of whimsical red-orange and

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

detail that reimagines both the elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

detail that reimagines both the elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multicolor Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from mid-century flat weave rugs with a whimsical

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable body further nods to the iconic look

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury flat-weave rugs with a whimsical spectrum

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

detail that reimagines both the elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

reimagines both the elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable body further nods

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Blue Early 20th Century Khotan Antique Rug
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Blue Early 20th Century Khotan Antique Rug

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Blue Early 20th Century Khotan Antique Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Khotan rug with a denim blue field. Measures: 5'3" x 8'9" Khotan rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Antique Persian Mahal Rug

Antique Persian Mahal Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

whimsical and highly decorative aesthetic. Rug number: 27231 Size: 8' 11" x 12' 5" Design: Reference

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury flat-weave rugs with a whimsical spectrum

Category

2010s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable body further nods to the iconic look

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Grey with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Grey with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Grey with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

elegant and whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable body further nods to the iconic look

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whimsical 20th Century Afshar Horse Blanket
Whimsical 20th Century Afshar Horse Blanket

Whimsical 20th Century Afshar Horse Blanket

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing 20th century Persian Afshar horse blanket with a beautiful whimsical pattern of

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whimsical Early 20th Century Yazd Runner
Whimsical Early 20th Century Yazd Runner

Whimsical Early 20th Century Yazd Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A whimsical early 20th century Persian Yazd runner with a patchwork pattern of myriad flowers and

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

whimsical beauties in these rare rugs. Its thick, durable body further nods to the iconic look of a period

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Whimsical Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical rugs available for sale. Each of these unique whimsical rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 39 antique and vintage whimsical rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of whimsical rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical rugs made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Whimsical rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sergio Mannino Studio are consistently popular.

How Much are Whimsical Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $18,750 highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.