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New Modern Sky Blue Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style
New Modern Sky Blue Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

New Modern Sky Blue Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The artistry of this whimsical rug lies not only in its symbolism, but in the flawless craftsmanship and understated opulence that define Oushak’s legacy.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920’s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modern Style
1920’s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modern Style

1920’s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Modern Style

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

This tailor-made fusion of form and flourish is not only captivating—it is emblematic of a lost era when design was crafted, not produced, and each motif held symbolic weight: peonie...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Slate Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson
Vintage Scandinavian Slate Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson

Vintage Scandinavian Slate Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson

By Judith Johansson

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven circa 1945, this piece is signed with Johansson's initials "JJ" in the lower left corner, attesting to its authenticity. The rug features a whimsical stepped diamond geomet...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Blue Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Blue Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Blue Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this distressed vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a versatile size suite...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Oversized Antique Oushak Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
17th Century Oversized Antique Oushak Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

17th Century Oversized Antique Oushak Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a rare find from its period, both archaic and stately in its charm, yet teeming with the more whimsical sensibility that distinguishes these rugs among other Oriental and Turkis...

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Antique 1690s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug Gold And Beige With Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Oushak Rug Gold And Beige With Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Oushak Rug Gold And Beige With Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft and collectors alike will know Oushaks for their uniquely feminine sensibility like that in this rug—often considered some of the most sought-a...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Green Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Green Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Green Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 4x7 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 7x13 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors a...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Stripes from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5x8 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug, Cream with Medallion and Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Oushak Rug, Cream with Medallion and Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Oushak Rug, Cream with Medallion and Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this mid-century rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, with a traditional-meets-informal, almost feminine sensibility O...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoisseurs will further admire the sheer attention to variation and movement created therein—an exemplar of Müren’s most distinguished works. It’s a playful, whimsical Boho chic ru...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Pink with Multicolor Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Pink with Multicolor Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Pink with Multicolor Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider space...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Vintage Midcentury Kilim Rug Multi-Color Geometric Stripe Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Vintage Midcentury Kilim Rug Multi-Color Geometric Stripe Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Vintage Midcentury Kilim Rug Multi-Color Geometric Stripe Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 7 x 11 well-suited in size and sensibility to a wide array of large-size rug projects, the whimsical nature and European-style geometry connote a possible nomadic origin, drawing o...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Stripes  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Stripes  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Stripes Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On The Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a gift size suited to many spaces—...

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Oushak Rug in Beige and Green with Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Oushak Rug in Beige and Green with Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Oushak Rug in Beige and Green with Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

It’s a rare and collectible piece, teeming with the regal-meets-whimsical sensibility that distinguishes these rugs among other Oriental and Turkish rugs in so many ways.

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Antique 1890s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880
Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880

Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

A very folky and very funky whimsical hooked rug; hand hooked wool rag on burlap backing, edge bound and mounted on a fibercore backboard and wired for hanging.

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Burlap, Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Chartreuse with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Chartreuse with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Chartreuse with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5x8 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 5x8 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug, with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Rug, with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug, with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gold with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gold with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gold with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Further on the Design: This classic inspired piece draws on Persian rugs—especially those with lotus flowers. Keen eyes will note the confluence of teal and salmon colors on a gol...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Art Deco Vintage Floral Sage Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The scarlet ribbons meander gracefully through the design, their curves adding motion and whimsical charm. The rug's composition expertly balances symmetry with spontaneity.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Geometric patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Geometric patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Geometric patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as ve...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Art Deco Rug in Green with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical, shabby-chic yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suite...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 6x9 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 4x7 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 7x10 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors a...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 7x10 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors a...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960 – 1970, this 6x8 vintage Zeki Müren rug is a unique addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection for its wide range of colors an...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Antique 1660s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Mid Century Denim Blue & Ivory Area Rug by Silk Road Rug Inc
Modern Moroccan Mid Century Denim Blue & Ivory Area Rug by Silk Road Rug Inc

Modern Moroccan Mid Century Denim Blue & Ivory Area Rug by Silk Road Rug Inc

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This serene composition is finished with a fringe that contributes to whimsical charm of the rug. Minimalistic and timelessly elegant, this piece will easily match any kind of décor,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and N...

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage rug is both rare and extremely collectible as one of Müren’s signature pieces and as a full-pile piece found in...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this 9x9 vintage Art Deco rug is a unique addition to the Mid-Century Pasha Collection from Rug & Kilim—a curation o...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Pink & Blue Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Pink & Blue Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige with Pink & Blue Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spac...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Pile Rug
Swedish Pile Rug

Swedish Pile Rug

Located in New York, NY

With its graphic clarity and whimsical charm, this vintage rug reflects the impeccable taste of Doris Leslie Blau’s selections.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim
Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim

Antique 18th Century French Needlepoint Framed Narrative Rug in Gold-Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x2 gift sized square antique French needlepoint embroidery is a charming addition to Rug & Kilim's European textile collection. Hand-embroidered in wool, circa 1780-1800, this ...

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Antique 1790s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Beige Bold Polychromatic Abstract Owl - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Beige Bold Polychromatic Abstract Owl - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Beige Bold Polychromatic Abstract Owl - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Connoisseurs will appreciate this exceptional rug as a whimsical and profound statement from the Swedish Rya tradition, embracing expressive abstraction and complex c...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Colorful Twin Rabbit Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This antique hooked pictorial rug captures the whimsical character that made children's rugs from this period particularly coveted among collectors.

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Vintage 1920s American Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Signed French Circle Rug Robert Debiève in Floral Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Signed French Circle Rug Robert Debiève in Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Signed French Circle Rug Robert Debiève in Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This pictorial quality lends the rug a whimsical, almost narrative character. The palette is particularly inviting, featuring warm bronze, cream, and earthy tones accented by touche...

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1990s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Brown - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Brown - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Brown - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue and Pink Turkish Oushak Rug
Vintage Blue and Pink Turkish Oushak Rug

Vintage Blue and Pink Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, whimsical Boho Chic intertwines with tribal enchantment to create a captivating visual narrative.

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Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Geometric Rug in Cream-Beige with Pictorials  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Geometric Rug in Cream-Beige with Pictorials  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Geometric Rug in Cream-Beige with Pictorials Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Black and Orange Scandinavian Design - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Black and Orange Scandinavian Design - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Black and Orange Scandinavian Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Bessarabian Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Bessarabian Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Bessarabian Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Bessarabian design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Eastern-European rug art exudes whimsical charm that introduces the atmosphere of warmth and homeliness into a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bessarabian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug in Gold, Brown and Red Swirls - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug in Gold, Brown and Red Swirls - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug in Gold, Brown and Red Swirls - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handwoven Wool and Silk Pile, 'Pond Rug' by Dawn Bendick
Contemporary Handwoven Wool and Silk Pile, 'Pond Rug' by Dawn Bendick

Contemporary Handwoven Wool and Silk Pile, 'Pond Rug' by Dawn Bendick

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Handwoven Wool and Silk Pile, 'Pond Rug' Made in collaboration by Artist Dawn Bendick & FJ Hakimian A whimsical, freeform rug with an organic, curving silhouette in so...

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2010s Nepalese Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Swedish Geometric Rya Rug in Beige Brown and Blue Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Geometric Rya Rug in Beige Brown and Blue Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Geometric Rya Rug in Beige Brown and Blue Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as vers...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 16 ft x 19 ft 6 in
Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 16 ft x 19 ft 6 in

Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 16 ft x 19 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

You will soon find yourself in a garden paradise filled with beautiful flowers and a host of whimsical animals. Antique Agra rugs are known for their high level of detail and intrica...

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Rendered in variegated shades of beige, ecru, tan, khaki, champagne, mauve, dark pink, red, celadon, coffee, and sienna. Pleasing and whimsical, this Turkish Oushak rug is well-suite...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

The presence of abrash, or natural variations in color, lends an almost watercolor-like depth to this whimsical Oushak rug, enhancing its dreamy, painterly aesthetic.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Tibetan Style Area Rug
Floral Tibetan Style Area Rug

Floral Tibetan Style Area Rug

$4,480Sale Price|20% Off

Floral Tibetan Style Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elegant Tibetan style area rug with whimsical stylized floral scroll. Hand-knotted in Nepal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1880s Brown Tribal Geometric Birds Eagle Antique Caucasian-Zeychor Rug 3'7"x5'6"
1880s Brown Tribal Geometric Birds Eagle Antique Caucasian-Zeychor Rug 3'7"x5'6"

1880s Brown Tribal Geometric Birds Eagle Antique Caucasian-Zeychor Rug 3'7"x5'6"

Located in New York, NY

This is complemented by the inclusion of whimsical geometric birds rug design motifs, which are characteristic of Seychour weaving.

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Cream Field and Soft Rose Border
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Cream Field and Soft Rose Border

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Cream Field and Soft Rose Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

The muted tones and whimsical botanical forms give this rug a tranquil and well-worn aesthetic, ideal for relaxed, traditional, or transitional interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish 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. 

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