What is a penny rug used for?

Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.

Can you wash a wool rug?

Wool rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with a mild detergent and water. A very important thing to note is the imperativeness of taking your wool rug outside and shaking it down before washing it.

New wool rugs are likely to shed for the first couple of months of using it, however, this is a very normal trait of a newly purchased rug and usually will stop once it is worn it after the first 3 months.

What is a Flatweave wool rug?

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What is a hand tufted wool rug?

A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

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$960Sale Price|20% Off

W 25 in L 43 in

Vintage American Penny Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage American Penny carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. American Penny rugs are often used as decorative coverings for beds, tables, dressers, mantles and walls.

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

$775

W 26.78 in L 55.91 in

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué cover.

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

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Wool

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging

$2,850

W 29.75 in L 51 in

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

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19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS

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W 68 in L 29 in

19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS MOUNTED PENNY RUG IS FANTASTIC COLOR COMBINATION AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THE HAND APPLIQUED WOOL PIECES ARE QUARTER AND HALF DOLLAR SIZE.THIS RUG IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND ...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s

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W 25.99 in L 53.55 in

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s

Located in Istanbul, TR

an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania

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W 74 in L 28 in

Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC HAND SEWN & STURDY WOOL PENNY RUG FROM LANCASTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA .THIS WONDERFUL WOOL RUNNER RUG IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND VERY VIBRANT .THIS HAND SEWN RUG IS APPLIQUED...

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Antique 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19THC PENNY RUG

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19THC PENNY RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH CENTURY PENNY RUG FROM PA. HANDSEW ON STRETCHER.

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Carpets

Materials

Felt, Wool

19TH C. PENNY RUG

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19TH C. PENNY RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC PENNY RUG FROM NEW ENGLAND BEUTIFUL COLORS MOUNTED.

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Carpets

Materials

Felt, Wool

Folk Art Penny Rug American Circa 1890

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W 45 in L 41.5 in

Folk Art Penny Rug American Circa 1890

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome and well executed, American folk art penny rug circa 1880-90. The hexagonal shape with pet border perfectly frames the intricate handiwork of the Interior pennies. Pr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

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W 30.71 in L 56.7 in

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué cover.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20thc & Folky Penny Rug On Mount From Pennsylvania

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W 59 in L 36 in

Early 20thc & Folky Penny Rug On Mount From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS ALL WOOL FOLKY PENNY RUG IS FROM LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .IT IS SEWN ON BLACK LINEN AND IS MOUNTED ON BOARD TO HANG AS ART.THIS VERY UNUSUAL RUG IS PROBABLY AMISH.THE CON...

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20th Century American Rugs

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

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W 60 in L 91 in

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Penny Rug ( 5' x 7'7" - 152 x 232 )

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

19th century Penny Rug

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H 41 in W 36 in

19th century Penny Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH CENTURY Penny Rug from PA. Handsewn on stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Felt, Wool

Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt

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H 60 in W 66 in

Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very rare wool, penny bed rug quilt. Not too many of these around.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug

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H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 0.2 in

Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug

Located in Istanbul, TR

Penny rug as been hand appliqued onto linen fabric. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper Closure. Dry Cleaning is recommended.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug

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W 68 in

Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a knock your socks off 1920s multi color penny rug. Tucked away for years, it has retained it's glorious color.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

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Wool Penny Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wool penny rug for your home. Each wool penny rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and felt. Your living room may not be complete without a wool penny rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right wool penny rug, those designed in Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Wool Penny Rug?

A wool penny rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $775 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.

Questions About Wool Penny Rug

What is a penny rug used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
Can you wash a wool rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Wool rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with a mild detergent and water. A very important thing to note is the imperativeness of taking your wool rug outside and shaking it down before washing it.
Do wool rugs shed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
New wool rugs are likely to shed for the first couple of months of using it, however, this is a very normal trait of a newly purchased rug and usually will stop once it is worn it after the first 3 months.
What is a Flatweave wool rug?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Exactly what it sounds like - a very thin flat woven wool rug.
What is a hand tufted wool rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.