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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
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

Brazilian Contemporary Design, Nouveau Rug
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
New chromatic composition: brown+rose+bordeaux. Nouveau is inspired by nature’s organic shapes. The gestural lines alternate in cut stitch and boucle stitch in different thicknesses ...
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2010s Brazilian Other Rugs and Carpets

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Nylon

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

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 9"
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

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim, 07'10 x 09'10
Located in Dallas, TX
30675 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 07'10 x 09'10. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish Kilim rug beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Jute Kilim in Tones of Gray
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x12 flatweave belongs to Rug & Kilim’s brand new collection—handwoven in all-natural jute. On the Design: This oversized Kilim enjoys a tasteful boucle-like tex...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Homage to the Square Rug ‘Blue or Pink or Red’ by Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from the 1951 oil on masonite painting by Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in associa...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
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, Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Night of a Hunter Two Deers Rug by Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 9.8' x 7.5' ft. A (125.000 knots/sqm approx.)  Rugs are deeply rooted in Georgian culture and have been an inseparable part of everyday life for centuries. This is the story about the traditional Georgian rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 10x14 rug is a bold reimagining of Oushak rugs in one of Rug & Kilim’s most elegant new Modern Classics Collections. On the Design: In this piec...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

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

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

cc-tapis Venus Nuvola Rug in Green 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

Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in a gooey-shaped, slimy pastel goodness cheekily tucked into an abstract, squiggly oval rug-a fresh addition to RAG Home's playful rug lineup. Custom in size and color.
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn, Acrylic

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

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 10' 2" x 15' 8"
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

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Red with 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

Khotan Style Decorate Rug "Sevilla"
Located in New York, NY
This rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Khotan rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier in East Turkestan and are interchangeably referred to as Samarkand ...
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2010s Afghan Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 11'02. Evoke the quiet poetry of Swedish Modernism with this exceptional handwoven wool kilim rug—an artisanal homage to Kr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Rug & Kilim x Jenn Ski Mid-Century Modern Style Rug with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection in collaboration with Jenn Ski - hand-knotted in wool and silk On the Design: Keen eyes will admire colorful jewel...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 6' 1" x 9' 1"
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

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

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Cowhide

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige and Taupe Tones Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in art silk, this 13x17 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug collection—with an impressive range of neutral colors and attention to movement in its uniqu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Round, Dyed Gray Customizable La Quinta Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Symmetrical, minimal, classical, this sublime rug ticks all the boxes. Its stunning luxuriousness will radiate interiors joy every day! La Quinta is available in three standard ci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

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

Apadana's Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Customize the Modern Sasco Collection Custom Wool Rug to fit your space. It is hand-woven in India for exceptional quality and durability. Various color options are available. Delive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Village Rug, Antique Anatolian Turkish Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.172. This is a unique, lacking formal arrangement d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

4'x12'2" Gray White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, 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 Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 09'11 x 13'09
Located in Dallas, TX
31078 Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 09'11 x 13'09. Step into the tranquil beauty of nature with this exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Oushak rug, a masterpiece that embodies the es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Black Sheepskin Rug, Black Icelandic Shaggy Long Wool
Located in Dural, AU
This sheepskin rug can be custom made to any size. Please check stock for this listing and enquire for pricing for a customized rug in natural edge, straight edge, or round rug designs. This natural black sheepskin rug is handcrafted using fine quality long wool Icelandic sheepskin. With a rustic feel and an inviting shaggy appearance, this rug will add cosy elements to any interior. The black wool is the original sheep fleece with an eco-tanning process preserving the organic and natural color tones and markings found in the wool, therefore brown undertones may be present with natural high lights and streaks throughout the fleece. With an incredible long wool pile raging between 8-20 cm (5-8 inches) in length, this irresistible shaggy sheepskin rug will make a statement. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer as its hollow fibre absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fibre while in the colder months its warming properties keep us snuggle and warm. At eluxury home, the Icelandic sheepskins we use for this rug are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-product and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans. Our premium selection of Icelandic sheepskins allows our sheepskin rugs to be sustainable and are a safer and healthier flooring option for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin area rug crafted will be unique as no two sheepskin rugs will ever be identical or exactly the same. The irregular rug...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Sheepskin

Tan Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a tan color field. This Turkish Piece has a rusted-designed frame with blue and peach accent colors in a gorgeous all-over floral d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Beige, White and Black 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 4’x6’, Solid Oat Plush Rug, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Spanish Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53411 New Contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Spanish Colonial style. Displaying well-balanced asymmetry and eclectic refinement combined with timeless elegance of Spanish Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around. This zebra hide in the pictures is sold but we will ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Rugs and Carpets

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Zebra Hide

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan Rug with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30791 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 14'05 x 15'00. A vision of refinement and restraint, this handwoven wool Scandinavian Swedish-inspired kilim rug, woven in India, i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Design Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This rug has a beige frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This rug measures: 6'9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensi...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4464
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s French Style Art Deco rug in Gold & Beige Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. On the Design: This piece boasts the Deco sty...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
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

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 11"
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

Persia Sultanabad Wool 8x10 Ivory, Tan, Green & Red Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Persia Design: Sultanabad Actual Size: 8 x 10.1 Color: Ivory, Rust, Light Blue, Brown, Tan, Red Content: Wool  RN: 1143039
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Oversize Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 16' 1" x 20' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Hand-Knotted Art Deco Geometric Rug, Brown, Blue and Gold Wool, 6x9
Located in New York, NY
This 6′ × 9′ hand-knotted wool rug captures the spirit of early modern design, uniting geometric precision with artistic rhythm. Composed of structured vertical and horizontal grids ...
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Early 2000s Persian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Tulu Rug. All Wool. HandKnotted Carpet. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary handmade Moroccan rug with thick soft pile, made of natural un-dyed cream and brown wool. The rug features a contemporary looking dissolving diamonds pattern with some...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Organic Modern Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this striking contemporary hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a bold and organic pattern inspired by modern abstract art. Rendered in a lively palette of coral,...
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2010s European Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Quad 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

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

Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

Contemporary Abstract Hand-Knotted Rug in Red, Blue, and Black Wool, Custom Made
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary abstract hand-knotted rug presents a bold and modern composition, expertly woven by our atelier in Turkey. Featuring striking blocks of red, cobalt blue, black, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nani Marquina & Elisa Padrón 'Tres' Outdoor Rug in Black
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina & Elisa Padrón 'Tres' Outdoor Rug. Current production, Spain. Measures: 170x240cm Tres Outdoor aims to transfer the warmth of the iconic Tres collection to the outdo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Plastic

Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'10" × 17'7" (360 × 535 cm) A modern hand-knotted wool area rug inspired by the Art Deco style. The design displays an allover g...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Celestial Organic Geometry: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
80782 New Earth-Tone Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 06'06. An ode to balance between the elemental and the ethereal, this hand-knotted wool Moroccan rug evokes the poetry of nature transposed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Modern Felted Round Texture Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Round Textured rug, hand knotted wool with an ivory field, tan and gray accents. This rug measures 8' 0" x 8' 0", circa 2019.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small Riviera Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collecti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Small riviera woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Memphis Milano collection A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. As the carpet is made by hand, t...
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2010s Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home A modern and abstract interpretation of traditional savoir-faire craftsmanship - the art of embroidery. Like a flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian 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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