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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

wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, whimsical Boho Chic intertwines with tribal enchantment to create a

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish 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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bessarabian Caucasian 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

eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European 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

. Pleasing and whimsical, this Turkish Oushak rug is well-suited to a variety of farmhouse interiors

Category

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

variations in color, lends an almost watercolor-like depth to this whimsical Oushak rug, enhancing its dreamy

Category

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. Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Tibetan Rug
Vintage Tibetan Rug

Vintage Tibetan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming and whimsical late 20th century Tibetan rug with with a highly stylized pattern with

Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug

Located in New York, NY

for those who appreciate mid-century design with a whimsical, storybook twist. This rug is part of

Category

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

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

muted tones and whimsical botanical forms give this rug a tranquil and well-worn aesthetic, ideal for

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Aubusson design rug in blue, brown, green, and pink by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Purple Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Boho Chic
New Contemporary Purple Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Boho Chic

New Contemporary Purple Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Boho Chic

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

add a whimsical touch, enhancing the Moroccan rug’s striking visual appeal. The combination of colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Dark Blue with Floral Pattern
Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Dark Blue with Floral Pattern

Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Dark Blue with Floral Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage rug is both rare and

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pixel Woven Hand-Tufted Geometric Rug in Acrylic Wool Blend by RAG Home
Pixel Woven Hand-Tufted Geometric Rug in Acrylic Wool Blend by RAG Home

Pixel Woven Hand-Tufted Geometric Rug in Acrylic Wool Blend by RAG Home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

that adds a whimsical finish. The rug’s composition combines acrylic wool and natural wool fibers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

—exemplary of tribal rugs from this provenance and their textural appeal. This rug is a whimsical piece

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

believed to hail from the Azilal tribe. On the Design: This rug enjoys a whimsical play of red, blue

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in
Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in

Decorative Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. 15 ft x 18 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

encircling the work. Between the framework of this border, at the center of the rug, is a whimsical

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.9x6.6 Ft  Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug Colorful Diagonal Stripes, circa 1875
3.9x6.6 Ft  Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug Colorful Diagonal Stripes, circa 1875

3.9x6.6 Ft Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug Colorful Diagonal Stripes, circa 1875

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An exuberant and whimsical antique Caucasian Gendje rug from the 1870s featuring a clear and yet

Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Country Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Aubusson Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Aubusson design rug in blue, brown, green, and pink by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Azilal Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Polychromatic Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

believed to hail from the Azilal tribe. On the Design: This rug enjoys a whimsical play of red, blue

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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

Beautiful Oversized Gold Colored Decorative Antique Agra Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x4 rug is a rare and exciting new curation

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Indian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Rust & Blue Tree of Life
Modern Indian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Rust & Blue Tree of Life

Modern Indian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Rust & Blue Tree of Life

Located in Norwalk, CT

This stunning modern Indian wool rug features a whimsical "Paradise Garden" design, hand-knotted to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Poseidon Rug by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Hand-Knotted Wool Poseidon Rug by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Hand-Knotted Wool Poseidon Rug by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in London, London

A whimsical and highly graphic wool rug titled Poseidon and designed by Garouste & Bonetti, its

Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A fascinating mid-19th century Chinese Peking rug with a whimsical pattern of intertwining

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Martha Ghan
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Martha Ghan

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Martha Ghan

Located in New York, NY

incorporates geometric and animal motifs, creating a composition that is both whimsical and elegant. The rug

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Folklore Röllakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'00

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Dallas, TX

serenity and freedom. In addition to birds, the rug also features whimsical animal motifs that resemble

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fall Foliage Design Swedish Shag Rya Rug 3' x 4'7"
Vintage Fall Foliage Design Swedish Shag Rya Rug 3' x 4'7"

Vintage Fall Foliage Design Swedish Shag Rya Rug 3' x 4'7"

Located in New York, NY

Defining this fantastic vintage area rug is a canvas of slate-grey, hunter-green, and soft cream

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Bessarabian Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Floral Bessarabian Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Floral Bessarabian Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

" (421 × 599 cm). Eastern-European rugs have that whimsical appeal that is hard to find in any other

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Bessarabian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Art Deco Chinese Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Art Deco Chinese Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Art Deco Chinese Rug

Located in New York, NY

the design, their curves adding motion and whimsical charm. The rug’s composition expertly balances

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890's Portuguese Aubusson Arraiolos Rug, French Romanticism Meets Maximalism
1890's Portuguese Aubusson Arraiolos Rug, French Romanticism Meets Maximalism

1890's Portuguese Aubusson Arraiolos Rug, French Romanticism Meets Maximalism

Located in Dallas, TX

77321 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Rug, 16'03 x 21'05. A celebration of French Romanticism

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Yellow Antique Khotan Scatter Rug
Zabihi Collection Yellow Antique Khotan Scatter Rug

Zabihi Collection Yellow Antique Khotan Scatter Rug

Located in New York, NY

a Whimsical antique Khotan small rug 2'1'' x 4'

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Futurist Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey

Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Arts & Crafts Wool Rug by C.F.A. Voysey

By Charles Voysey

Located in New York, NY

expression of Voysey’s signature style—elegant, organic, and subtly whimsical. The rug’s lush green field

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Floral Doodle Grey Wool and Silk Area Rug
Floral Doodle Grey Wool and Silk Area Rug

Floral Doodle Grey Wool and Silk Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-drawn flowers seem to float effortlessly across a dark gray base in this whimsical

Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Colorful Moroccan Rug Runner, Cozy Boho Meets Eclectic Jungalow
Colorful Moroccan Rug Runner, Cozy Boho Meets Eclectic Jungalow

Colorful Moroccan Rug Runner, Cozy Boho Meets Eclectic Jungalow

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

this hand knotted wool colorful Moroccan rug. The whimsical diamond design and happy hues woven into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Bohemian Moroccan and North Afri...

Materials

Wool

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Ballena in Black & Natural Rug
Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Ballena in Black & Natural Rug

Schumacher by Charlap Hyman & Herrero Ballena in Black & Natural Rug

By Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Schumacher

Located in New York, NY

on black-and-natural style. Hand-coiled abaca gives this whale-shaped rug a whimsically woeful

Category

2010s Philippine Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Wordly Sophistication
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Wordly Sophistication

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Wordly Sophistication

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

. Overflowing with nomadic charm and whimsical details, vintage Moroccan rug is full of symbolism and steeped in

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead
RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

RugsOnNet Ivory Antique American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet: The 1787 Homestead

Located in New York, NY

, interlocking diamond lattice border with delicate floral sprigs at the corners, the rug balances a whimsical

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug
Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug

Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Tibetan Khaden rug featuring two beautiful dragons and a wild assortment of pastel colored

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Judith Johansson
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Judith Johansson

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Judith Johansson

By Judith Johansson

Located in New York, NY

" in the lower left corner, attesting to its authenticity.​ The rug features a whimsical stepped

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Nature-Inspired Celestial Tree of Life Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style
New Nature-Inspired Celestial Tree of Life Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style

New Nature-Inspired Celestial Tree of Life Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

80749 New Modern Celestial Tree of Life Rug with Biophilic Style, 06'06 x 09'06. Cradled beneath a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Central Asian...

Materials

Wool

1980's Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Boho Tribal Style
1980's Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Boho Tribal Style

1980's Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Boho Tribal Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

artisans who created it. Framed by whimsical, colorful fringe, the Moroccan rug offers a playful yet

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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.