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William Morris Vintage Rug

"Timeless Synthetic Rug Inspired By Famous Artist William Morris"
By William Morris (English)
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Timeless Synthetic rug Inspired By Famous Artist William Morris" Timeless Synthetic rug inspired
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Synthetic

Vintage Indian Rug with Arts & Crafts Style Inspired by William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
77517, vintage Indian rug with Arts & Crafts style inspired by William Morris. The architectural
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Mid-20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug Inspired by William Morris
By William Morris (English), Charles Voysey
Located in Dallas, TX
75836 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug Inspired by William Morris, 06'11 x 15'02. Originating from the
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Late 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Arts & Crafts Style Distressed Vintage Romanian Rug Inspired by William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
53033, distressed vintage Romanian Rug inspired by William Morris with Arts & Crafts style
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Irish Donegal Rug Inspired by CFA Voysey & William Morris
By William Morris (English), Charles Voysey
Located in Dallas, TX
78758 Vintage Irish Donegal Rug Inspired by William Morris, 11'03 x 15'03. Irish Donegal rugs
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Mid-20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Rare Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x15 11'11" x 14'9
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1970s Turkish William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
, flower, leaf and vine motif with similarities of William Morris style design elements. Colors and shades
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1960s Turkish Oushak William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Midcentury French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
rugs in the late 19th century when William Morris designed a pattern for an Axminster rug.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Persian Qum Rug with Botanical Hunting Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Morris and C.F.A. Voysey, embraced hand-knotted rug making and crafted high-quality woven textiles in
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Runner Rug, circa 1900 6' x 14'11
Located in New York, NY
reaction against mass-produced machine-made goods. William Morris, the founder of Morris and Co., designed
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20th Century William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Carpet
Located in New York, NY
when William Morris designed a pattern for an Axminster rug.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Spanish Arts And Crafts Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
William Morris style main border with continuous sprawling reach. The pile is embossed whereas certain
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1960s Spanish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

1930s French Art Deco Aubusson Carpet Attributed to Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
decorating such as English Arts & Crafts (William Morris), American Prairie style (Frank Lloyd Wright
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1930s French Art Deco William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

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Late 19th Century English William Morris Large Leaf Verdure Tapestry
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
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By Charles Voysey, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'07 x 14'10
By Charles Voysey, William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak William Morris Vintage Rug

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Chinese Aubusson Needlepoint Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful vintage French style needlepoint wool rug with a muted green field. A gorgeous floral pattern Aubusson design. This rug measures 5'8" x 8'10".
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Early 2000s Chinese Aubusson William Morris Vintage Rug

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Aubusson Needlepoint Rug 4' x 6' New and Unused with tags
Located in Redding, CT
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1990s Chinese Aubusson William Morris Vintage Rug

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Located in Hampshire, GB
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Rug & Kilim's Cubist Style Rug Beige-Brown and Pink Wool-Silk Rug
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2010s Nepalese Primitive William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool, Silk

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Located in Hampshire, GB
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Antique Large Quality William Morris Style Needlepoint Rug Carpet
By William Morris (English)
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
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Round William Morris Inspired Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Round William Morris Inspired Rug, signed by weaver, circa 1990 Measures: 13' 8" Round
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Round William Morris Style Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Round William Morris style rug, circa 1990 Measures: 13' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Ivory William Morris Inspired Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Ivory William Morris inspired rug circa 1990 Measures: 12' 9" x 19' 9" Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Round Green William Morris Inspired Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Round Green William Morris inspired rug, circa 1990 Measures: 13' 8" Round Hand-knotted
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Round Burgundy William Morris Style Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Round William Morris style rug, signed by weaver. circa 1990 Measures: 13' 9" Round Hand
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Round Ivory William Morris Style Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Round ivory William Morris style rug, signed by weaver. circa 1990 Measures: 13' 9" round
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Late 20th Century Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Green William Morris Style Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Green William Morris style runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6" x 39' 3" Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Black William Morris Style Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Black William Morris style runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 7" x 15' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Black William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Black William Morris inspired runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 8'' x 34' 7'' Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

William Morris Inspired Wool Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
William Morris inspired wool runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 7" x 19' 2" Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Green William Morris Arts & Crafts Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
William Morris Art & Craft runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 7" x 38' 7" Hand-knotted wool
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Black William Morris Art & Craft Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Black William Morris Art & Craft runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6" x 39' 6" Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Ivory William Morris Inspired Wool Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
William Morris inspired wool runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6" x 24' 5". Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Burgundy William Morris Inspired Runner, circa 1990
Located in Northridge, CA
Burgundy William Morris inspired runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6" x 34' 4" Hand-knotted
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Maroon William Morris Art & Craft Design Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Maroon William Morris Art & Craft design runner, circa 1990. Measures: 2' 6'' x 34' 4'' Hand
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Black and Green William Morris Inspired Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Black and green William Morris inspired runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6" x 15' 9" Hand-knotted
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Green William Morris Inspired Runner, circa 1990
Located in Northridge, CA
Green William Morris inspired runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 6'' x 38' 7'' Hand-knotted wool
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1990s Indian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

William Morris Hand-Knotted Arts & Crafts Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
William Morris hand-knotted Arts & Crafts runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 7" x 33' 4" Hand
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Art & Craft William Morris Burgundy Runner, circa 1990
Located in Northridge, CA
Art & Craft William Morris Burgundy runner circa 1990 Measures: 2' 7" x 29' 6" Hand
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

William Morris Art & Craft Hand-Knotted Runner, circa 1990
Located in Northridge, CA
William Morris Art & Craft hand-knotted runner circa 1990 Measures: 2'6" x 34'1" Hand
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1990s Indian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

William Morris Floral Area Rug
By William Morris American
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage William Morris floral motif hand knotted area rug. Floral shapes and meadow scenery often
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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

William Morris Floral Area Rug
William Morris Floral Area Rug
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Vintage Turkish Rug with Arts & Crafts Style Inspired by William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
76887, vintage Turkish Rug with Arts & Crafts style inspired by William Morris. With its timeless
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Pakistani Traditional Area Rug with Arts & Crafts William Morris Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77250 Vintage Pakistani Traditional Area Rug with Arts & Crafts William Morris Style 10'00 x 13'09
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Art Nouveau William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77112 Vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style 09’02 x 13’00
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Late 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

"Tapis Floral Indien D'après William Morris"
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Indian Floral Carpet After William Morris" Beautiful large Indian floral rug inspired by William
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20th Century Art Deco William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Large European Carpet in Arts & Crafts Style
By Morris & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very large carpet, woven in the style of carpets produced by William Morris and his company at
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1930s Unknown Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Large Arts & Crafts Design Vintage Rug with Light Acid Green, Blush, & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
William Morris designs of the late 19th century antique Arts & Craft, this rug was hand woven in Iran in
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Palace Size Persian Kirman Floral Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
compartments. A notable illustration is a carpet having belonged to William Morris, now on display at the
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Mid-20th Century Persian William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Arts & Crafts Design Vintage Rug with Light Acid Green, Blush, Pink and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the late 19th century antique Arts & Crafts movement. Inspired by William Morris designs of the
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1970s Turkish Sultanabad William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage William Morris Rug
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage William Morris Rug
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
77129, vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style 09'10 x 11'09
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Late 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Swedish William Morris Acanthus Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
77272, vintage Swedish William Morris Acanthus inspired rug with Arts & Crafts style. With
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Vintage Persian Heriz William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
By Charles Voysey, William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
75778, vintage Persian Heriz William Morris inspired rug with Arts & Crafts style, This hand
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Late 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
By Charles Voysey, William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
75839 vintage Persian Mahal William Morris inspired rug with Arts & Crafts style. This hand knotted
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Late 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Large William Morris Style Needlepoint Rug Carpet
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality William Morris style needlepoint rug carpet, measures: 8'6"x6'. This is a
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1980s William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Art Nouveau Rug Arts & Crafts Rug William Morris Square Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Arts & Crafts Rug Rare Art Nouveau Rug William Morris Art Deco Rug 12x12 11'9" x 11'9
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1970s European Art Nouveau William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Arts & Crafts William Morris Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52577 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Arts & Crafts William Morris Style 06'08 x 10'08
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77135 Vintage Turkish Oushak William Morris Inspired Rug with Arts & Crafts Style. This hand
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Late 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage European Donnemara Donegal Rug
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
William Morris designs. Donnemara is considered one of the earliest "modernist" designs dating
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Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Vintage Persian Qum Pictorial Tree of Life Area Rug with Arts and Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
wool vintage Persian Qum pictorial rug astounds with its beauty and draws inspiration from William
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern William Morris Vintage Rug

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Wool

Art Noveau Revival Rug
Located in Treasure Island, CA
William Morris inspired medium pile rug with nice colors.
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1960s American William Morris Vintage Rug

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William Morris Vintage Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic william morris vintage rug available at 1stDibs. A william morris vintage rug — often made from fabric, wool and synthetic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a william morris vintage rug, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the william morris vintage rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A william morris vintage rug made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made william morris vintage rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs and William Morris (English) are consistently popular.

How Much is a William Morris Vintage Rug?

Prices for a william morris vintage rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,559 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,900.

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.