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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Creator: Nanimarquina
Creator: Fornasetti
Contemporary Hayon x Nani Hand-Tufted Wool Floor Runner by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three wool rugs in Nanimarquina's Nani x Hayon collection designed by Jaime Hayon. Created with the hand tufting technique, a manually operated pistol injects pieces o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tres Collection Green Hand-Loomed Wool and Felt Rug by Nani Marquina, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The Tres collection reflects nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship, specifically paying tribute to the ancient craft of weaving. With this collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Felt

Tres Outdoor Rug in Sage by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug in Green by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padro, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute in 'Terracotta' 170x240cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute in 'Terracotta' 250x350cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute in 'Terracotta' 300x400cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute in 'Terracotta' 200x300cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Tres Collection Green Hand-Loomed Wool & Felt Rug by Nani Marquina, Small
Located in New York, NY
The Tres collection reflects nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship, specifically paying tribute to the ancient craft of weaving. With this collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Felt, Cotton, Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 170 x 240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 200 x 300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 300 x 400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 250 x 350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Stripes 1 Rug by Sybilla, Runner
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, Craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Cal 1 Hand-Tufted Pink New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live together, forming attractive combinations. An off...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Rug or Tapestry by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hayon x Nani' Hand-tufted rug or tapestry by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Tres Vegetal' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditional I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute, Felt

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collection faithfu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small 'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collection fait...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small Nanimarquina 'Aros' Round Rug in Black and Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Nanimarquina 'Aros' round rug in black and gray. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. 170 x 240cm. Crazy, dreamlike and with a sense of humor, resembling a party: such is Jaime Hayon's new collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tatami Yellow Wool and Jute Rug by Nani Marquina and Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute. Hand-loomed in Ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute, Wool

Small Nanimarquina 'Aros' Round Rug in Red and Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Nanimarquina 'aros' round rug in red. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never exact or s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Dibujo Tinta 1957' Rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Dibujo Tinta 1957' rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina. Born in 1924, Eduardo Chillida was a celebrated and prolific Spanish sculptor. He began his life work in Paris, but ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Loomed 'Medina' Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Hand-Loomed 'Medina' rug for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-spun Afghan wool. Inspired by rugs from long ago, the 'Medina' collection represents the modern transformation of tradition. Its classical aesthetic is achieved with handcrafted production in the north of Pakistan, using a very old and traditional technique: the kilim. Hand-loomed kilim rugs are typically high-density, durable, and resistant, while at the same time lightweight. Nani Marquina founded her namesake company in 1987 in Barcelona. More than 30 years later, the company continues to offer artisanal rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collection faithfully...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Round Rug in Black and Gray
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' round rug in black and gray. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never exact or symmetrical. Its subtle asymmetry invites freedom from conventional uses, making it possible to combine more than one piece to create new volumes in a single space. Its slightly irregular outline allows the handmade nature of this area rug to shine magnificently. Price is per item. Available in unlimited quantities and in two sizes. Choice of black and gray or red and black color palettes. This listing is for the large size rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large 'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted rug by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collection fait...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The absence of color makes each of these rugs a dichotomy, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small 'Tres Vegetal' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Felt, Jute

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Round Rug in Red and Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' round rug in red. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never exact or s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large 'Tatami' Rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tatami' rug by Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina for Nanimarquina. These hand-loomed dhurrie rugs executed in 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute draw their inspiration from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Jute

'Collage 1966' Rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Collage 1966' rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina. Born in 1924, Eduardo Chillida was a celebrated and prolific Spanish sculptor. He began his life work in Paris, but it wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small 'Tres' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Tres' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional Indian flat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Felt, Cotton

Stone 1 Beige Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by Diego Fortunato
Located in New York, NY
Stones made of wool; a better option than sticks and stones that hurt one’s bones. These wool stones create a path through the rooms of contemporary homes, the perfect way to bring n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large 'Tones' Kilim Rug by Clàudia Valsells for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tones' Kilim rug by Clàudia Valsells for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-loomed New Zealand wool. These rugs aim to bring a distinctive, harmonious, and sensitive touch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Square Rug
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' square rug. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never exact or symmetr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Rug by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' rug by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The absence of color makes each of these rugs a dichotomy, a ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern 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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