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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 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

Whimsical Antique Wool Turkish Rug Khotan Inspired Lumbar Size Pillow
Whimsical Antique Wool Turkish Rug Khotan Inspired Lumbar Size Pillow

Whimsical Antique Wool Turkish Rug Khotan Inspired Lumbar Size Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rug derived from an antique Khotan rug with zipper closure

Category

20th Century Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats
Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats

Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats

Located in New York, NY

A whimsical pair of one of a kind Persian Ferehan rugs with a bright yellow Measuring 19" x 31

Category

20th Century Persian Renaissance Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Modern Design Ripple Design Rug
Mehraban Modern Design Ripple Design Rug

Mehraban Modern Design Ripple Design Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

that gives the viewer a sight of illusion upon seeing this fantastic rug. Whimsical yet enticing, this

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2
Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2

Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x 8'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 6'8 x 8'2 Antique American Hooked Rug with Storybook Figures & Whimsical Design 6'8 x

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Gazebo Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban
Gazebo Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban

Gazebo Rug, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Soft calming grey tone with hints of sage, this handwoven wool rug has whimsical silk accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Red Turkish Fine Narrow Runner
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Red Turkish Fine Narrow Runner

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Red Turkish Fine Narrow Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century fine Turkish Sivas runner in predominantly red Measures: 2'7'' x 12'9''

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Antique Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Chinoiserie Style

Antique Chinese Peking Carpet with Traditional Chinoiserie Style

Located in Dallas, TX

worlds. The Greek Key border of this whimsical rug is framed by a striking geometric meander pattern in

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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

rhythm that is both calming and refined. The artistry of this whimsical rug lies not only in its

Category

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

, lotus for purity, and plum blossoms for resilience. Every inch of this whimsical rug honors a legacy of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian 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

that in this rug—often considered some of the most sought-after traditional rugs for their whimsical

Category

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

appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet smart sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish 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

, within a barred or dental border. A very folky and very funky whimsical hooked rug; hand hooked wool rag

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Burlap, 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

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

on a golden-cream background for a whimsical take on this antique rug style. Connoisseurs will admire

Category

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

representations of vases in the patterns—a celebrated motif in Chinoiserie rugs as well as similar oriental

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco 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.