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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
8'9"x12' Brown Tone on Tone Zero Pile Suzani Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Earth Tone Colors, Tone on Tone, Zero Pile, Distressed, Shaved Low with Suzani Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Indian Suzani Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2.5x7 Blue And Yellow Stripe Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Teal Blue And Yellow Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-2.5'x7' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the sp...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Pompoms Yarn Sample by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
No description provided
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2010s Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Yarn

9x12 Ft Modern Wool Handmade Rug. Moroccan design. CUSTOM OPTIONS Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8'2"x9'10" Hand Woven Avant-Garde Stripe Design Flat Weave Kilim Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Woven Avant-Garde Stripe Design Flat Weave Kilim Organic Wool Reversible Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and months in the centu...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 Scandinavian kilim rug features geometric patterns in the Swedish minimalist-meets-mid-century modern look. On the design: Admirers of the craft m...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s White Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x12 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool and silk, it’s a bold take on 1950s postmodern aestheti...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.01
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design. Pattern name Dessau 1925.01 - Robo-tufted and hand-finished in Philadlephia, PA - 100% New Zealand Wool dyed in Georgia - Design ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige And Brown Swedish Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Beige, Brown And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Indian Dhurrie - 9'x12' (270x360cm). These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% co...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Pink Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 contemporary rug from the “High” line of Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection, known for its particula...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wool Hand-Knotted Persian Art Nouveau Carpet with Silk Highlights, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
A masterful tribute to Art Nouveau’s flowing elegance, this 9' x 12' Persian carpet is hand-knotted in organic wool with delicate silk highlights, blending natural materials with tim...
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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

12'x17'8" Burnt Orange Wool Hand Knotted Oushak Design Oversize Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Burnt Orange, Hand Knotted, Oushak Design, Extra Soft Wool, Thick and Plush, Supple Collection, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months an...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis COMPOSITION 3 handmade rug by Kwangho Lee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by his copper series, Kwangho Lee and cc-tapis present The Color of Copper (TCOC), a collection of four hand-knotted rugs that reinterpret the oxidation process of this meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

New Non Felted Trophy Grade Burchell Zebra Skin Rug Hide Carpet Decor Flooring
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this striking Burchell non felted zebra skin rug, measuring an impressive 9 feet from tip of nose to tip of tail and 6 feet wide. This authentic, hide showcas...
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2010s African Rugs and Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 9" x 18' 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

CORAL – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
CORAL was born from observing the slow flow of time—like sediment forming strata, like light settling into matter. Its asymmetrical composition in hues of blue-amber, sand, and deep ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

CORAL – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
CORAL – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
cc-tapis Giudecca Rug by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Giudecca Rug by Zanellato/Bortotto
cc-tapis Giudecca Rug by Zanellato/Bortotto
$6,695 Sale Price / item
15% Off
2'8"x12'3" Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Soft Pile, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

2'8"x8'3" Khaki Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Khaki Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Blue Two Sided Scalloped Indian Rug-6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Small Geometric Rug Handmade Grey Beige Carpet Rug Modern Wool Door Mat
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool mat is the perfect front or back door accessory. Woven by hand with fine wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The design features a simple beige background with a modern square stripe design. Our mats are handmade, woven, not printed & are finished with a non-slip backing that keeps them in place to perform better than any other entrance mat made today. Suitable for both classic and contemporary home interiors. The Subtle rustic colours make this a great piece for any room in your home. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Small Geometric rug...
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2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the midnight blue field rug designed in the early 20th century that originates from the Bidjar region in northw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

12'x15'5" Ivory Persian Isphahan Inspired Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder White, Polonaise Czartoryski with Persian Isphahan Inspired Design, 100% Wool, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Patricia Urquiola Triple Slinkie Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Golden Arts and Crafts Floral Rug, Organic Vegetable-Dyed Wool, 4′ × 6′
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in pure, organic wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments, this 4′ × 6′ carpet offers a serene study in traditional Persian weaving. Its soft golden ground is adorn...
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Early 2000s Persian Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Endless Beige Rug by Aquilialberg Architects
Located in Milan, IT
The beige counterpart to the Endless Rug in its blue variant, this refined rug offers a softer perspective of optical art, leaning on its textural appeal. Nepalese master craftsmen weft this piece of floor...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Textile

Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Tones Modern Central Asian Rug. 13 ft 10 in x 16 ft 1
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Large Earthy Tones Chic Modern Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern  
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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Djoharian Collection Tiger Rug Wool Hand Knotted Antique Tibetan Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Djoharian Collection Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal - 6.0 x 3.0 ft Origin: Nepal Pile material: 100% Wool Warp and weft: Cotton Design: Tiger Rug Length: 6.0 ft - 180 cm Width: ...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Gray Handmade Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a gray field. This Oushak rug has beige and yellow frame multicolor accents that feature a gorgeous geometric floral pattern design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

7'10"x9'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Natural Dyes Mahal Design Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Mahal Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Sky Blue And Red Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Du...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 White And Tan Star Dash Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Natural White, Sky Blue, Green And Tan Striped And Star Dash Rug-5'x7' (150x210cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% co...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

2'6"x11'10" Brown Cypress Tree Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Willow and Cypress Tree Design, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted, Textured Wool and Silk, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Solid Hand Made Beige Area Rug 2' 0" x 3' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Jute

Natural Tanner Champagne Colored Leather Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Made from champagne-colored leather, this item enriches your interior with an extravagant, unique style. It is perfect as a leather rug in the middle o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Leather

Mehraban Modern Design Bamboo Silk Rug Maruti A1158
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 25823 Size 12' 0" X 15' 0" Design Maruti Collection Elan Material Bamboo Silk Texture Pile Weave Origin India Age New
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Bamboo

Large Tiger Rug Hand Knotted Djoharian Collection 8 x 11 ft Tibetan Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large Tiger Rug Hand Knotted Djoharian Collection 8 x 11 ft Tibetan Design An Art Deco style tiger rug for dining room, living room, bedroom or office.. Size: 8.1 x 11.3 ft /247 x ...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Brown Spot Shaggy Sheepskin Rug
Located in Dural, AU
Add lush and inviting natural textures to a decor with this round, shaggy sheepskin rug. This enchanting shaggy rug features a long wool wile up to 5 ...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Abstract Modern Moroccan Style Wool Rug Handmade In Multicolor
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern wool rug in the Moroccan style showcases an alluring beige base with various colorful abstract designs. This rug measures 6'10" x 9'8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Turquoise Blue Purple and Gold Hand-knotted Wool and Silk Rug in Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Odyssey collection A breakthrough, three dimensional and multi textural rug collection, inspired by NASA imagery. Distressed wool and natural silk are hand knotted to create thre...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

"Court Series" Half Court Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand Tufted Colorful Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Mini Rug 1'9" x 3'6" #8584 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces, where elegance meets functiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Afghan Biljik Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 29749 Size 7' 10" X 10' 7" Design Biljik Collection Traditional Re-Creations Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Afghanistan Age New
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

NDP53 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP53 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Pipeline Freeform Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan with Biophilic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31112 Scandinavian Modern Green Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 11'10. The Verdant Geometry: A Swedish-Inspired Kilim of Modern Serenity Balancing the clean minimalism of Scandin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Room Sized Modern Floral Oushak Style Brown Wool Rug In a 12 x 15
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern hand-knotted Oushak-style wool rug beautifully merges contemporary aesthetics with the enduring charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. Boasting a rich brown backgroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived by Marlene Huissoud as an Undyed Collection, Swarm expresses the designer’s desire to defy the role of Design in society and challenge the properties of natural resources. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
$6,316 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, Rug & Kilim presents a 4x5 contemporary rug from their innovative new patchwork kilim collection. On the Design: This flat weave technique repurposes vintage y...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Homage Gray Instrumentation Rug by Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
100% wool rug hand-dyed and hand-tufted 5'9" x 5'9" (1.75 meters x 1.75 meters) printed tag showing edition details and signature edition of 100 Produced in association with the Jos...
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2010s European Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Geometrical Abstract Rug by RAG GOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A personalized, spunky, and eclectic rug, resembling a collage of every decorative item in the room, exhibits an abstract pattern infused with geometric elements. The organic, circul...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn, Acrylic

Geometrical Abstract Rug by RAG GOME
Geometrical Abstract Rug by RAG GOME
$811 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Natural Moroccan Style Wool Rug with Ivory and Brown Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Moroccan-style hand-knotted wool rug with an ivory and brown field in a stunning abstract design. This rug measures 8' x 9'8".  
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Patchwork Contemporary Rug in Red, Blue, and Neutral Geometric Patterns
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This striking hand-tufted rug is designed as a modern patchwork composition, bringing together a mix of geometric motifs, floral outlines, and bold graphic patterns. Each “block” is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Beige Moroccan Berber Style Handmade Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful moroccan berber style hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over geometric abstract design. This rug measures: 10' x 15'....
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'8"x9'8" Gray With Small Bird Figurines Vegetable Dyes Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10'x13'8" Dodger Blue Afghan Super Kazak Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Super Kazak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship ...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis HYPERCODE Rectangular handmade rug in Burnt Umber by Roberto Sironi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hypercode rug, created by designer Roberto Sironi for the cc-tapis brand, stands out for its sophisticated Jacquard weave, which gives the product a distinctive character. Made f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

cc-tapis M’AMA NON M’AMA Medium handmade rug in Lilac by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
M’AMA NON M’AMA, a playful romantic gesture transformed into a collection of hand-knotted rugs by Patricia Urquiola. Soft organic shapes, to be touched, felt and interacted with like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Green And Blue Zig Zag Striped Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Green, Cream & Blue Zig Zag Striped Indian Rug-9'x12' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

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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