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Antique Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Room Size Rug with Modernist Art Deco Design
Antique Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Room Size Rug with Modernist Art Deco Design

Antique Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Room Size Rug with Modernist Art Deco Design

Located in Milan, IT

Following the closure of the Axminster manufactory in Devonshire in 1835, the demand for carpets in England was supplied by the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, located in Salisbury.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory
Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory

Antique Art Deco Rug Designed by Marion Dorn for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory

By Marion Dorn

Located in Milan, IT

By 1928 she began her association with the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory. Throughout the following decade her work was exhibited in many of the most important decorative art exhibition...

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Antique Wilton Rug with Arts & Crafts Pattern in Pastel Colors, circa 1910
Antique Wilton Rug with Arts & Crafts Pattern in Pastel Colors, circa 1910

Antique Wilton Rug with Arts & Crafts Pattern in Pastel Colors, circa 1910

Located in Milan, IT

Following the closure of the Axminster manufactory in Devonshire in 1835, the demand for floral carpets made in the Rococo Revival style was supplied by the Wilton Royal Carpet Facto...

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Orpheus Antique Art Deco Pastel Rug by Ashley Havinden for Wilton Royal Factory
Orpheus Antique Art Deco Pastel Rug by Ashley Havinden for Wilton Royal Factory

Orpheus Antique Art Deco Pastel Rug by Ashley Havinden for Wilton Royal Factory

By Ashley Havinden

Located in Milan, IT

'Orpheus', illustrated here, was one of the designs made for the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory. Executed in his signature style, which he described in 1965 by stating that 'as a result...

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Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn
Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn

Vintage Edward Fields Carpet after a Design by Marion Dorn

By Edward Fields

Located in Milan, IT

By 1930 she began her association with the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory. Throughout the following decade her work was exhibited in many of the most important decorative art exhibitions.

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Vintage Royal Ashan Persian Style Wilton Area Rug
Vintage Royal Ashan Persian Style Wilton Area Rug

Vintage Royal Ashan Persian Style Wilton Area Rug

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Royal Ashan Oriental style wool area rug USA, mid-20th century Beautiful floral design, with predominant colors in red, blue, and gold. Measures: 55" x 77" Goo...

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Art Deco Rug by Marion Dorn woven at the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Salisbury

Art Deco Rug by Marion Dorn woven at the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Salisbury

By Marion Dorn

Located in Milan, IT

By 1930 she began her association with the Wilton Royal Carpet Factory. Throughout the following decade her work was exhibited in many of the most important decorative art exhibitions.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s
Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s

Marion Dorn English Art Deco Carpet 1930s

By Marion Dorn

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Carpet signed by Marion Dorn, attributed to The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory Ltd., England.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Vintage Art Nouveau Wilton Carpet. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 14 ft 3 in
Vintage Art Nouveau Wilton Carpet. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 14 ft 3 in

Vintage Art Nouveau Wilton Carpet. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 14 ft 3 in

By Wilton Royal

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Nouveau Wilton Carpet, Country of Origin: England, Circa Date: Early 20th Century. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 14 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 4.34 m)

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

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Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935
Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935

Marion Dorn Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, English, 1935

By Wilton Royal

Located in Southampton, NY

Designed by Marion Dorn and manufactured by Wilton Royal Carpet Company. Illustrated p. 187: Weston, Richard.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Western European Rugs

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Wilton carpet refers to one woven on a jacquard loom in such a way as to create a very soft velvety pile. You may also see the floor coverings referred to as Wilton rugs. Shop a variety of Wilton carpets on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between Axminster and Wilton carpets lies in their construction. An Axminster rug has a tufted pile secured by the weft, while Wilton carpets feature continuously woven yarn strands. You'll find a selection of Axminster and Wilton carpets on 1stDibs.

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