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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Dark Green by Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm by Verpan. Current production. As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions of the s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 4' 1" x 5' 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'x9'9" Lime Green Afghan Angora Ushak Natural Wool hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lime Green, Afghan Angora Ushak with Cypress and Willow Tree Design, Natural Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handmade Brown Rustic Cowhide Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful modern Cowhide rug adds a rustic charm to any space in your house and can be used as a floor carpet, a couch throw, or even a wall de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide, Leather

Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Rug Black & White
Located in Milan, IT
The Zebra-Striped Printed Leather Black & White Rug takes inspiration from the appeal of the animalier style. A timeless pattern full of character will make this accessory the hero i...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Leather

6'1"x6'1" Dense Weave Hand Made Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Wool&Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Dense Weave Hand Knotted Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Extra Soft Wool Red Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the cen...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

cc-tapis Plein Cadre Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand knotted to hand-woven. Claude Cartier Decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Rug, Ivory
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The naturalness and softness of a sheepskin rug can quickly elevate a room's beauty. On the floor, thrown over chairs and couches, this versatile design piece is a favorite of the Fo...
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2010s New Zealand Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Rug & Kilim’s Large Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare large-size pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Fur, Hide, Leather

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Quad Rug, Smokey Taupe
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The naturalness and softness of a sheepskin rug can quickly elevate a room's beauty. On the floor, thrown over chairs and couches, this versatile design piece is a favorite of the Fo...
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2010s New Zealand Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Gotland Sheepskin Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare to be found in the U.S., these beautiful sheepskins are of the oldest race of sheep in Sweden. Unique to the island of Gotland, they are renowned for their silvery-grey colored wool, silky-to-the-touch curls (or ‘purls’ as they are known), and supreme suppleness. The fleece is fine, long, lustrous and dense and can appear in all shades of grey, from almost white to silver to charcoal-grey and dark enough to be almost black. A luxuriously decorative accessory, the Gotland sheepskin...
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2010s Swedish Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

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

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Leather

8x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Moroccan Design Rug. Blue and Brown. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

White Mongolian Fur Rug Throw - 100x170cm
Located in Dural, AU
Add luxurious natural textures to a decor with this White Mongolian Fur Throw rug. Whether styling a sofa or adding glam to a wardrobe or nursery f...
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2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Mongolian Fur Sheepskin Rug Latte 100x170cm
Located in Dural, AU
Elevate the luxury of your decor with this luxurious Mongolian Fur Rug / throw. Whether styling a sofa or adding glamour to a master suite, this exquisite Mongolian fur will uplift the elegance and ambiance giving you the versatility in styling as as a fur throw or even as a fur rug to any interior landscape. (A nonslip grip highly recommended when used as a floor rug.) Each piece is handcrafted from the most beautiful Mongolian sheepskins resulting in opulence and sophisticated design as the fine curly/ crimped fur like wool effortlessly falls and drapes. The fluffy and long pile wool of this Mongolian fur also known as a Mongolian sheepskin features a beautiful latte color creating an invitation of elegance and charm. Each throw rug is carefully and individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home...
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2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Irregular Abstract Modern Rug Green ' Misshapes ' by RAGHOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Contact us for custom size and design Expanding Misshapes’ colorway to capture the soothing shades of analogous greens, reminiscent of vast forests and grasslands. Green Misshapes:...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic, Yarn

Solid Beige Modern Square Apadana's Groove Handmade Bamboo/Silk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Square Apadana's handmade bamboo & silk Indian groove rug with a beige color field. This groove collection rug has an all-over solid design. This rug measures: 14'11" x 15...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s French Deco Style Rug in Polychrome, Impressionist Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 7x10 piece from the inspired new French Deco Collection by Rug & Kilim. Particularly inspired by unusual European impressionist styles, the abstract drawing r...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31096 New Modern Orange Chinese Art Deco Rug, 06'01 x 08'11. A rare and radiant convergence of myth, mastery, and modern refinement, this h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Blue Kilim Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary blue Kilim rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm). A handmade flat-weave wool rug. The design is of tribal inspiration, incorporating blues, grays, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Geometric Beige Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan- Style handmade wool rug with a beige field. This Moroccan rug has a black accent featuring a gorgeous geometric Zebra Print design. This rug measures: 13'7" x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Inspired, Elegant Sueño Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
The incredibly elegant Sueno rug is a contemporary take on a traditional Persian rug, but with a twist. The gorgeous woven patterns on the rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cowhide

7'10"x9'9" Spanish Gray Criss Cross Colorful Line Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Bauhaus Inspired Criss Cross Colorful Line Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4'x6'2" Jade Black Herati Design Wool/Silk Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ink Black, Herati with All Over Design, Wool Hand Knotted, 250 KPSI Dense Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary c...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola
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

cc-tapis Uni Rug in Bamboo Silk High Pile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CC-tapis Plain rug in 100% bamboo silk, high pile (0.05 cm). Standard measurement is 8 feet x 10 feet. Hand-loomed, 8.3000 knots/sq. ft. Available in light grey and sand. CC-tapis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Bamboo

Rug & Kilim’s Sheepskin Multi-Pelt Fur Rug in Brown and White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 5x6 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug & Kilim—a unique series of high-pile mullti-pelt pieces that can be custom made in any...
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2010s Icelandic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Fur, Hide, Leather

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 rug is a new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with hand-knotted wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish minimalist t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Availabl
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A brand new hand knotted contemporary Moroccan rug made of natural undyed, hand-spun sheep wool. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample with Green Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'2"x11'6" Blue Yonder Soft Wool Fine Peshawar Mahal Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Peshawar All Over Mahal Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cr...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Style Ivory Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Modern Moroccan Style wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: 80 Wool and 20 Cotton. Techniques: Hand-Loomed. Style: Moroccan. Lead time: Approx....
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tree And Cloud Lilac Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the lilac rendition, featuring a soft and delicate pink background with a hint of purple. The l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug in Brown with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x6 contemporary runner rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish style Kilim rug 08'11 x 11'02. A rare fusion of cultural homage and contemporary luxury, this handwoven wool Swe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sashiko Style Japanese Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Now offered in a wider format, our ‘Sashiko’ rug is a grand resonance of heritage and contemporary. Dive into a visually and tactilely rich rug that echoes the decades-long adoration...
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2010s Asian Anglo-Japanese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Sashiko Style Japanese Rug by RAG HOME
Sashiko Style Japanese Rug by RAG HOME
$696 Sale Price / item
30% Off
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibran...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug with Biophilic Design Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30929 New Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 06'02 x 09'00. Implementing biophilia with subdued ornamentation, this modern area rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The lavish texture and earthy green colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly luxurious look. Imbued with Spanish moss and olive green hues, the sumptuous waves abrash and softly gradated striations run selvage to selvage blending seamlessly from one to the next. Reflecting elements of nature and sustainable craftsmanship, this olive green rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Faux Bois Customizable Cowhide Dans Le Bois Area Rug
Located in Charlotte, NC
Dans Le Bois is more than just a rug, it's a statement. With its abstract and almost graphic-like subject matter, it truly captures the essence of the 70s. But what sets it apart is ...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Large Sheepskin Throw Rug for Bed, Sofa or Floor, Grey Short Wool
Located in Dural, AU
This large sheepskin throw rug will create an atmosphere of stylish design and luxurious comfort, handcrafted from the finest quality short wool Icelandic Sheepskin. This charming and endearing grey sheepskin throw rug expresses the beauty of natural and sustainable living bringing signature styling to both Classic and modern interiors suitable for the styling of a sofa, bed or flooring. Each sheepskin throw rug is crafted in Australia by eluxury home, using individual and carefully sourced Icelandic sheepskins creating distinguished and organic curved edges formed by the natural shape of each sheepskin used...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Rug for cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Modern abstract rug in Pink, Gold and Gray Painterly Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s modern works, a 14x20 piece enjoying bold painterly styles of abstract expressionism. The hand-knotted construction builds on wool that takes the dye graciously to...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Custom Rug Sample, Silver-Gray with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Rug in Beige-Brown & Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to the French Art Deco rug collection—a contemporary ode to the 1920s style moderne, with geometric patterns in t...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tudor Style Rug in Green, Blue & Beige Botanical Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 10x12 marvel from our European collection inspired by classic Tudor rugs renowned for grand patterns and regal sensibilities of Hellenistic nature. On the De...
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2010s Indian Tudor Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Modern Tibetan Handmade Lyndhurst Floral Pattern Gray Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Tibetan hand-knotted wool and silk rug with a gray field. This Tibetan rug has red, pink, blue, and golden accents in a gorgeous all-over Lyndhurst floral design. ...
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2010s Tibetan Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'San Junipero' by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'San Junipero' by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Mixed Shapes and Colors in Terracotta Green Orange Hand-tufted viscose wool with mixed methods carving embossed, cut...
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2010s Indonesian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
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2010s African Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Organic Modern Moroccan Wool Rug In Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug features a beige background with light brown accents, geometric designs, and fringes. It serves as a stunning centerpiece for any room. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Twill Rug Cherry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Irregular Shape Blue Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Tufted as a custom long runner with gradients transitioning from cobalt blue to grey, this contemporary rug encapsulates nature's excerpts—frozen bubbles of Abraham Lake, ocean waves...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn, Acrylic

Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet Persian Revival Rug Wool Natural Dye
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10' X 14'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 6'x9' (180x270cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Zebra Hide

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Polychrome Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Irregular Shape with Contemporary Style with Shades of Terracotta Pink by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is a playground of abstract geometric and organic shapes, stacked into a playful and ludic composition. Acrylic Wool with Certification from Indonesian Government provi...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

8'1"x10'3" Fuscia Pink Horizontal Ombre Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fuscia Pink with Ivory, Horizontal Ombre Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary Primary color: ...
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2010s Indian 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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