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Wool Pile Rugs Chinese

Antique Camel Hair Chinese Primitive Pile Rug
Antique Camel Hair Chinese Primitive Pile Rug

Antique Camel Hair Chinese Primitive Pile Rug

Located in Milan, IT

sculptural cascade of wool. Rugs of this type represent the earliest form of pile rugs known to mankind, back

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Deep Indigo Blue Wool Pile 1920s Floral Nichols
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Deep Indigo Blue Wool Pile 1920s Floral Nichols

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Deep Indigo Blue Wool Pile 1920s Floral Nichols

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a rich, saturated indigo blue field adorned

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG
307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG

307CM X 181CM LIBERTY'S ViNTAGE SILK ROAD 100% WOOL PILE HAND MADE CHINESE RUG

By Liberty of London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1940's Silk Road 100% wool pile rug hand made in China and bought from Liberty's London in the 1970's

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Rug in Peking Green
Vintage Chinese Rug in Peking Green

Vintage Chinese Rug in Peking Green

By Nichols

Located in New York, NY

Nice thick pile Chinese wool rug having a two tone green color way, in the style of Nichols. This

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes
Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes

Mid-Century Chinese High Pile Pictorial Area Rug W/ Pagoda & Chinoiserie Scenes

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely Chinese pictorial area rug depicting vibrant pastoral Asian scenes. Happy pink and

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug
Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug

Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quarter of the 20th century blue Tibetan Plush Pile Rug Measures: 5'4" x 7'3".

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile
Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile

Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile

Located in Dallas, TX

striped Tibetan rug is engaging, yet well-balanced. Why pick one color when you can have them all? Abrash

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile
Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile

Modern Style Colorful Striped Tibetan Runner, Soft Himalayan Wool Pile

Located in Dallas, TX

striped Tibetan rug is engaging, yet well-balanced. Why pick one color when you can have them all? Abrash

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Knotted Full Pile XL Clean Pure Wool Rug
Ivory Vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Knotted Full Pile XL Clean Pure Wool Rug

Ivory Vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Knotted Full Pile XL Clean Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

the Rug : Light Blue, Red, Brown Rug Pile : Wool Rug Foundation : Cotton Rug Shape : Rectangle

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Medieval Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Khotan  Pomegranate Full Pile Rug
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Khotan  Pomegranate Full Pile Rug

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Khotan Pomegranate Full Pile Rug

Located in New York, NY

A full pile excellent condition early 20th century Khotan rug. Gray ground, red accent pomegranates

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Chinese Chippendale Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kinesen "Chinese" 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Elsa Gullberg
Kinesen "Chinese" 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Elsa Gullberg

Kinesen "Chinese" 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Elsa Gullberg

By Elsa Gullberg

Located in New York, NY

"Kinesen" ("Chinese") 20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet by Elsa Gullberg.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary "Romb" Carpet, Swedish Pile Technique
Contemporary "Romb" Carpet, Swedish Pile Technique

Contemporary "Romb" Carpet, Swedish Pile Technique

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary "Romb" carpet Swedish Pile technique

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sc...

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Wool

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Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug
Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug

Chinese Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile Rug

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A large fine quality late 20th century fringed Chinese rug in the Aubusson or Savonnerie manner

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile
Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile

Large Chinese Rug Aubusson Carpet Savonnerie Thick Wool Pile

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A large 20th century fringed Chinese rug in the Aubusson manner. Fantastic quality thick wool pile

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Burgundy Floral Rug with Thick Wool Pile
Antique Chinese Art Deco Burgundy Floral Rug with Thick Wool Pile

Antique Chinese Art Deco Burgundy Floral Rug with Thick Wool Pile

Located in Evanston, IL

This Art Deco style rug was woven in China in the first few decades of the 20th century. Rugs of

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug with Deep Pile in Red Burgundy
Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug with Deep Pile in Red Burgundy

Art Deco Antique Chinese Wool Rug with Deep Pile in Red Burgundy

Located in Evanston, IL

Art Deco Chinese rug with deep pile wool in burgundy with tone on tone woven floral motif. By the

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet
Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet

Exceptional French Style, High Pile Carpet

By Savonnerie

Located in Lyon, FR

This prestigious knotted-pile carpet is synonymous with opulence and luxury. It has been hand

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Rug Chinese Blue Ivory Finish
Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Rug Chinese Blue Ivory Finish

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Rug Chinese Blue Ivory Finish

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

feet 100% Wool pile rug with 100% cotton backing I have a number of brand new Ralph Lauren rugs and

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20th Century Indian Other North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

5.5' x 3.5' Deep Pile Taupe/ Green Floral Nepalese Wool/Cotton Area Rug
5.5' x 3.5' Deep Pile Taupe/ Green Floral Nepalese Wool/Cotton Area Rug

5.5' x 3.5' Deep Pile Taupe/ Green Floral Nepalese Wool/Cotton Area Rug

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large Wool on cotton Taupe/ Green Floral Nepalese area rug with pink floral motifs throughout the

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Vintage 1950s Nepalese Art Nouveau Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Art Deco Peking Rug 8x9.8 Excellent Condition Full pile
Early 20th Century Art Deco Peking Rug 8x9.8 Excellent Condition Full pile

Early 20th Century Art Deco Peking Rug 8x9.8 Excellent Condition Full pile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind ! Art deco Chinese Peking rug with a beautiful pink beige field surrounding a

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Octagonal Wool Pile Rug
Chinese Octagonal Wool Pile Rug

Chinese Octagonal Wool Pile Rug

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese octagonal wool pile rug in octagonal shape. 6' 2" W x 6' L.

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20th Century Chinese Export Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Chinese Rug Chinese Blue Finish
Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Chinese Rug Chinese Blue Finish

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Chinese Rug Chinese Blue Finish

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

feet 100% Wool pile Chinese style rug with 100% cotton backing I have a number of brand new Ralph

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20th Century Indian Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Kilim Rug Chinese Blue Finish
Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Kilim Rug Chinese Blue Finish

Ralph Lauren 100% Wool Pile Kilim Rug Chinese Blue Finish

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

feet 100% Wool pile Kilim rug with 100% cotton backing I have a number of brand new Ralph Lauren

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20th Century Indian Other North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Long Pile Chinese Pictorial Pheasant Rug Baotou Inner Mongolia
Fine Long Pile Chinese Pictorial Pheasant Rug Baotou Inner Mongolia

Fine Long Pile Chinese Pictorial Pheasant Rug Baotou Inner Mongolia

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A long pile Chinese Pictorial Pheasant rug Baotou Inner Mongolia, A dark indigo blue wool

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Thick Pile Carpet Att. to the Rug Company in Cheetah Style Pattern, 2000-2020
Thick Pile Carpet Att. to the Rug Company in Cheetah Style Pattern, 2000-2020

Thick Pile Carpet Att. to the Rug Company in Cheetah Style Pattern, 2000-2020

By The Rug Company

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional thick pile wool and silk blend carpet, in an allover organic pattern reminiscent of

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Post-Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Nichols Oval Shape Full Pile Rose Border Hand Knotted
Antique Chinese Nichols Oval Shape Full Pile Rose Border Hand Knotted

Antique Chinese Nichols Oval Shape Full Pile Rose Border Hand Knotted

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Nichols oval excellent condition full pile

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Chinese Art Deco Era Wool Pile Carpet
Chinese Art Deco Era Wool Pile Carpet

Chinese Art Deco Era Wool Pile Carpet

Located in San Francisco, CA

and celadon border, is sure to brighten your room! This rug is far from "pristine" condition, and

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20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves De...

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2010s Turkish Bookcases

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Oak

1920s Blue Foliate Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 1'7'' x 2' Knotted Wool Carpet
1920s Blue Foliate Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 1'7'' x 2' Knotted Wool Carpet

1920s Blue Foliate Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 1'7'' x 2' Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Mat ( 1'7'' x 2' - 48 x 60 ) Antique Chinese - Art Deco Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece captures the height of the C...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Lacquer

Folies Bergère Art Deco Style Silver Relief in Resin after Maurice Picaud
Folies Bergère Art Deco Style Silver Relief in Resin after Maurice Picaud

Folies Bergère Art Deco Style Silver Relief in Resin after Maurice Picaud

By Maurice Picaud

Located in Ulm, DE

Resin Relief "La Danse" by Maurice Picot Bring the timeless elegance and artistic flair of the renowned French revue theater Folies Bergère into your home with this exquisite reprod...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Resin

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Curio Cabinet 90"
Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Curio Cabinet 90"

Union National Lacquered Chinoiserie Breakfront China Display Curio Cabinet 90"

By Union National

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Union National breakfront china cabinet featuring black lacquer with four hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. One with a two gardners under a flowering tree; Another showing a...

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Maple, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Hand-knotted Wool Rug with Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo Decor
Vintage Chinese Hand-knotted Wool Rug with Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo Decor

Vintage Chinese Hand-knotted Wool Rug with Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo Decor

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Chinese Wool Rug, China 90 Line, 1990s. This is a handwoven rug made of wool pile on cotton warp, with rich cherry flowers and bamboo designs. This model is sometimes called ...

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1990s Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Copper

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein
English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

English Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedroom Suite Attributed to H & L Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Glasgow, GB

An English Art Deco four-piece burr walnut and rosewood crossbanded bedroom suite attributed to H & L Epstein and dating to circa 1925. Typically stylish and of superb quality it com...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

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Chrome

Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Flowers In Basket , Japan, Showa Period C.1930
Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Flowers In Basket , Japan, Showa Period C.1930

Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Flowers In Basket , Japan, Showa Period C.1930

Located in London, GB

Framed Japanese Painting on Silk, Flowers In Basket , Japan, Showa Period C.1930 Present in excellent condition commensurate of age

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

Introducing our exquisite low table, a stunning example of the beauty found in wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. Originally used as a sewing workbench, this piece carries a ri...

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Early 20th Century Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

3.7x6.5 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. Handknotted in Turkey
3.7x6.5 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. Handknotted in Turkey

3.7x6.5 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. Handknotted in Turkey

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Baltic Side Tables Made from Lightened or Darkened Bronze
Baltic Side Tables Made from Lightened or Darkened Bronze

Baltic Side Tables Made from Lightened or Darkened Bronze

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

The Baltic embodies a conceptual design that is striking in its simplicity; its waterfall edges and corners defined by negative space exemplify the idea as form and form as the idea....

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Modern sconces by Danke studio  brass and metal
Modern sconces by Danke studio  brass and metal

Modern sconces by Danke studio brass and metal

$1,815 / set

H 4.34 in Dm 5.12 in

Modern sconces by Danke studio brass and metal

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Danke Studio is delighted to present its new collection of modern lighting fixtures. These sconces were designed in our studio to create a new range of modern, timeless lighting fixt...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

$2,900 / item

H 18 in Dm 12 in

Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)

Located in Dallas, TX

The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Secretaire in Feather Mahogany
Art Deco Secretaire in Feather Mahogany

Art Deco Secretaire in Feather Mahogany

$3,025

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 23.23 in

Art Deco Secretaire in Feather Mahogany

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Art Deco Secretaire in feather mahogany. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (crates or boxes) for US and International Shi...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole
Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

$564 / item

H 11.8 in Dm 7.1 in

Singular by Miguel Milá for Santa & Cole

By Santa & Cole, Miguel Milà

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Miguel Milá is one of the most renowned Spanish industrial designers. He began his career in the fifties, and is one of the country’s pioneers of the discipline. To the present day, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Metal

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Wool Pile Rugs Chinese For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wool pile rugs Chinese for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wool pile rugs Chinese was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. Wool pile rugs Chinese have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wool pile rugs Chinese to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern wool pile rugs Chinese are of considerable interest. Wool pile rugs Chinese have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Elsa Gullberg are consistently popular.

How Much are Wool Pile Rugs Chinese?

Wool pile rugs Chinese can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,000, while the lowest priced sells for $516 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

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.