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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Color:  Blue
Moooi Re-Cut Venus Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Atelier Reservé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi re-cut venus rug in soft yarn polyamide by Atelier Reservé Is an Amsterdam-based niche brand that has been creating one-of-a-kind garments since 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Moooi Large Hortensia Blue Rectangle Rug in Wool with Blind Hem Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large Hortensia blue rectangle rug in wool with blind hem finish About Andrés Reisinger Creating at the intersection of art, design, and direction, Andrés Reisinger bridges ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Large Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Indigo Rectangle Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Indigo Rectangle rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide "The people working for Moooi are the largest asset of the company - Casper Vissers."Moooi WorksMoooi Works is a team of talented product development professionals within Moooi. For more than 10 years they have designed and developed unique products currently part of the Moooi collection. With more than 10 years of expertise Moooi works doesn’t stop researching and innovating to give birth unique objects of beauty. Moooi works continues building and growing Moooi’s potential with their winning team of talented people. The Rendezvous Tokyo Blue carpet is the latest stunning addition to Moooi’s signature pattern and textile range, called the Extinct Animals Collection. Inspired by Oriental art and denim textures, this lively design shows a lush Japanese forest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Moooi Small Blended 4 Colours Cloudy Blue in Wool with Blind Hem by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Blended 4 colours cloudy blue in wool with blind Hem by Studio Rens (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Patricia Urquiola Bandas Small Rug for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-Of-A-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Arts & Crafts Black Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With simple, bold, yet informal designs and a broad palette of colors that ranges from earthy hues to brilliant gems, the rugs in the Arts & Crafts collection infuse a room with a se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Small Blended 4 Colours Cloudy Blue in Low Pile Polyamide by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi small Blended 4 colours cloudy blue in low pile polyamide by studio rens. (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

Moooi Small Adriano Rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Antonio Aricò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Adriano rug in Low Pile Polyamide by Antonio Aricò Antonio Aricò is an Italian artist, designer and creative director. After earning a dou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

Moooi Small Adriano Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Antonio Aricò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Small Adriano rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Antonio Aricò Antonio Aricò is an Italian artist, designer and creative director. After earning a double degree at Milan Polytech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Vintage Persian Overdyed Handmade Medallion Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Overdyed hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Persian rug has gray and black accents in an all-over medallion design. This rug measures: 6'11" x 9'11".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Large Blended 4 Colours Cloudy Blue in Low Pile Polyamide by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large blended 4 colours cloudy blue in low pile polyamide by studio rens. (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

Moooi Large Blended 4 Colours Cloudy Blue in Wool with Blind Hem by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large blended 4 colours cloudy blue in wool with blind Hem by Studio Rens (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Large Adriano Rug in Wool with Blind Hem Finish by Antonio Aricò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi Large Adriano rug in Wool with Blind Hem Finish by Antonio Aricò Antonio Aricò is an Italian artist, designer and creative director. After earning a double degree at Milan Polytechnic he obtained his master’s degree with a work based on the themes of Design & Tradition, combining the fields of art, craft and design. These theories merged with the poetic of contemporary culture, make up Aricò’s inter-disciplinary practice today. He is known as forerunner of a unique approach that parallels crafts and self-production with industrial design. With each new project he approaches design themes, preferring to focus on the romantic, fantastic and archetypical rather than just the functional. In this universe the coldness of industrialism is replaced by the poetry, fantasy and romance of our past, vividly brought to life in contemporary days. The Moooi brand has always been about bringing additional beauty to our lives by decorating our homes, offices, hotel rooms and restaurants with iconic and innovative pieces of furniture and lighting. In 2015 Moooi introduced Moooi Carpets as part of the Moooi collection, to make your environment even more beautiful, exciting an inspiring. Moooi Carpets offers a rich and refined carpet collection with an extensive assembly of unique, iconic and breathtaking designs. Next to a variety of Signature Rugs and broadlooms we present instruments that have been implemented to facilitate the realisation of individual requirements. With our Rug and broadloom collection we offer you a wide range of carpets for all tastes, from signature creations by renowned names of the design world to customizable solutions ideal to finish off an interior environment in style. The existing designs and customizing possibilities open a world of opportunities. A giant carpet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Kilim Flat-Weave Navy Blue Oversize Wool Rug with Stripe Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern flat-weave Kilim handmade wool rug with a navy blue field. This Kilim rug has beige accents in a gorgeous stripe design. This rug measures: 13'11" x 16'9".
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Modern Gabbeh Style Handmade Solid Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh style hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field in a gorgeous solid design. This rug measures: 10'3" x 13'8". Our rugs are professional cleaning before sh...
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2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban New York City by Cesar Giraldo
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Design happens when a line experiences an unexpected curve and goes off into uncharted territory; a chance encounter that transcends initial ideas during creation. This collection...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Bamboo

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Dragon and Paradise
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Dragon and paradise. Open green field with dragon and floral design, absolutely in perfect condition and very fine wool with nice high pile. This ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Solo Rugs Milo Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Grand Deep Blue, Wool Cut Pile Rug
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Contemporary Ora French Hooked Rug, 2021, 1C827
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade contemporary French Hooked rug made by One Royal Art, collection 2021. This rug is one of a kind made in France. -condition: original good, -...
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2010s French Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Gabbeh Style Handmade Wool Rug with Solid Blue Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh style hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field in a gorgeous solid design. This rug measures: 9'2" x 11'10". Our rugs are professional cleaning before sh...
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2010s Indian Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Indigo Blue, Red, Green, Orange Wool Tibetan Double Dragon Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This rug is woven in a special weaving project in a women's coop using special lost weaving techniques. We use secret knotting techniques to make special effects. The rug is wove...
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Stripped Wool Design Rectangular Rug for Kids Room
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Kids #002 is a fun rug for playful and creative moments. It was made to be enjoyed with your loved ones, creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. Handcrafted with Wool, an environmentally friendly material, this kid rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Modern Swedish Style Handwoven Blue Geometric Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Modern Swedish Style Handwoven wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool Techniques: Hand-Woven Style: Swedish Lead time: Approx. 15-1...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Light Blue Modern Gabbeh Style Hand-Loom Wool Rug with Minimal Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh style hand-Loom wool rug with a light blue field. This Gabbeh-style rug has gray accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric minimal design. This rug measures...
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2010s Pakistani Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's signed - 111" x 80" This piece is called “Blue Wings” (“Bla°vinge”). This is an overall compositions of chevron, triangle and s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Deep Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese blue Peking rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

21st Century Eco-Friendly Velvety Grey Blue Rug by Deanna Comellini 250x350 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom Acque Ecru” is a contemporary rug design by Italian luxury brand G.T.DESIGN. Measures: 200x300 cm. “Boom” is a light, velvety rug featuring a thick wool weft that supports th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Bamboo

cc-tapis Oldie Dark Cipria Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, dark and light undyed Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

cc-tapis Traces D’Aubusson Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool and silk pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 indi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Teal Green Lattice Patterns with by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 4x6 mid-century rug from the mid-century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim — celebrating the rare styles of multi-disciplinary Turkish icon, Zeki Müren. On the Design: Ha...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Venus Power Rug in Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a silk and Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Venus Nuvola Rug in Blue by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a silk and Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Floral Eclectic Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from Art Deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 13' x 17'10'' - 396 x 544 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet ( 13' x 17'10'' - 396 x 544 )
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1890s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Vintage Allover Motif Handmade Overdyed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage overdyed hand-knotted oversize wool rug with a blue field in an all-over floral design. This rug measures: 11'11'' x 18'8".
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Mid-20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ikat Modern Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. The opulent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, c-1920's, 8'8" x 11'4". Woven with natural dyed soft wool pile, in green and purple background color and traditional floral design, this car...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 8'2'' x 40'2" - 250 x 1225 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 8'2'' x 40'2" - 250 x 1225 cm )
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1890s Indian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Ottoman, Gold on Blue Pillow Cases, Late 19th c.
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials, Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.   
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Metallic Thread

Hand-Knotted Vintage Solid Blue Moroccan Berber Rug, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this vintage 6x9 Moroccan Berber rug enjoys a luscious high pile in a soothing gradiance—playing tone-on-tone in shades of blue for...
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1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Indigo Blue Geometric Ningxia Chinese Rug with Rosettes in Compartments
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Chinese rug decorated with an all-over pattern of eight-petalled rosettes, joined together to form a lattice in the negative of which is the longevity motif, that ...
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1880s Chinese Ming Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Trellis Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80703 New Contemporary blue Moroccan Trellis rug 09'05 x 12'11. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern vibes, this hand knotted wool contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Cent Turquoise Resistant Indoor Outdoor Rug by Deanna Comellini 200x300 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
Hula Hoop is a new collection of minimal yet colorful rugs by Deanna Comellini, founder and art director of Italian design brand G.T.DESIGN, pioneer in the field of contemporary rugs. The series of circular and oval-shaped rugs inspired by open-air play feature geometric patterns and a ribbed texture handmade in a non-toxic technical yarn. They are designed to be resistant to wear and tear, UV rays and bacterial contamination. The collection is available in two circulars and one oval models, and in seven color combinations, including 'Pennsy', a brick-shade red with white and orange accents chosen as an ode to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company trains’ color scheme; 'Racing', as 'Racing Green', the official color of British race cars from the early 1900s to the end of the Sixties; and 'Jet', a metallic gray recalling the shade of an airplane’s fuselage...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Other

One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Contemporary Ikat Modern Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Art Deco Chinese Carpet, Perfect Blue
Located in Evanston, IL
Vintage/Antique handmade Art Deco Chinese carpet, perfect natural dyed Blue background color. c-1940, traditionally floral Design on two corners, rectangular shape. In excellent cond...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Style Carpet in blue by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern Style Carpet in blue by Rag Home A rug inspired by currents of the ocean and Cumulonimbus; sources of water - the very essence of life. Replicate sens...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Hand Knotted Geometric Persian Long Heriz Runner in Red, Blue and Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very Long antique Persian Heriz runner with geometric medallion design in red, blue and colorful tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-9560-P13076 , country of origin / type: Iran / Her...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Chinese Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco. Measures: 9'0" x 11'9" Green background with yellow border.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Blue Wool Rug with Geometric Tribal Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Moroccan style hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This piece has multicolor accent colors in a geometric tribal pattern design with beige fringes on the top an...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century Chinese rug featuring a stunning Chinese design, adorned with a captivating blue field color. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton found...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Blue Modern Savannah Handmade Oversize Wool Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Savannah hand-knotted wool rug with a finely detailed blue, gray, and purple field in an all-over geometric pattern design. This rug measures: 12'1" x 15'1"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdye Persian Rug with Faded Blue and Black Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage handmade Persian area rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly vegetable dyes that are proven safe for humans and pets alike. It’s an overdyed piece with faded blue and black botanical...
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Early 2000s Persian Other Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Preppy Blue Arts and Crafts and Transitional Wool Oushak Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in New York, NY
In bright blue aqua hues, this transitional Arts & Crafts Oushak carpet measures 8' x 10' and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Market Collection. Unique with its large scale and repeti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Inspired Contemporary Handmade Turkish Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century inspired by Moroccan carpets from the mid-20th century period. Measures: 13' 9" x 16' 2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Bliss Round Red Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the CC-Tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Multi Color Diamond Afghan Modern Casual Gallery Rug Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern and casual Gallery runner Neutrals, charcoal, gray, blue and brown diamond Afghan Modern rug Geometric design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug AFG-31251, country of origin / type: Afg...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo border surrounded a gray oval medallion overlaid with multi-colored peonies, lotus, chrysanthemum, and sherry b...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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. 

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