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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug, Floral Patterns on Cream White
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x6 runner rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of the most elegant se...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, Orley Shabahang, 10x14
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
QUINTON is a layer of shell — a shell from another city. A flowing ellipse from which black curved lines stretch across sand and stone tones. Like wave paths etched in matter. The ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
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New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Style Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
30569 New Contemporary Chinese Art Deco style rug Inspired by Walter Nichols. Bathed in quiet opulence, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco rug pays homage to the celebrated Walt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11" x 10' #7008
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11" x 10' #7008 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at Turkish Rug Co, where elegance mee...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Zig Zag Customizable Cream and Silver Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Featuring a Space-Age repeat zig zag pattern with a raw jagged edge, the Baia rug exudes an air of retro-chic glamor. In natural hide tones of light Grey, light Tan and Ivory, Baia’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner in Beige-Brown With Colorful Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x11 runner rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate a subtle refi...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug 31st October - Wool Modern Geometric Beige Fuchsia Dhurrie Carpet Handmade
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Pink" "31st October" was made on ALL Saint's Day from a Halloween inspiration. The carpet is made on a table hand-loom. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Modern Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical modern design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan Design Berber Rug. All Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
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

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 14x16 Green Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Flat Weave Rug-14'x16' (420x480cm) 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

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

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Brown 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, Canvas

'Tree Triangle' Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Tree Triangle' a Contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted viscose wool Rug by RAG Home A small rug or wall hanging decorations. Original designed Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Han...
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2010s Indonesian Futurist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven
By I+I
Located in MILANO, ML
Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven This Rugs is designed by Liver, a creative studio based in Milan, Italy. Composed from a geometrical grid, co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Moroccan Berber Hand-knotted Modern Tulu Rug Made of Dark Brown and Cream Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A Moroccan Berber design contemporary hand-knotted rug made of organic sheeps' wool in its original, un-dyed shades of very dark brown and cream, featuring a design of slightly crooked lines running across the length of the field with small lozenges attached to their top ends. This beautifully rendered plush carpet is made entirely of hand-spun luxurious lambs wool, it is very soft to the touch and feels very comfortable under your feet. Ideal for families with kids and for those who seek coziness and comfort with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. These beautiful hand-knotted rugs are produced from scratch by highly skilled women artisans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 2x14 Blue, White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Indigo Blue And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x14' (60x420cm) 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

cc-tapis Swarm Round 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

12'x12' Ralph Lauren Blue Caucasian Wool Hand Knotted Round 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 Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs the Pink Color Rug, Modern Desert Sand Design Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a mixture of Ararat Rugs’ soft tone natural dyed hand-spun yarns. This modern carpet looks like the sand in the desert. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 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 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

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Kilim Style Custom Runner, Green, Blue Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspiring Swedish sensibilities, this 4x11 custom graph enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in neutral blue, green and silver-grey for lavish take ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Modern Moroccan Berber Rug in Indigo Blue, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted shag pile rug made of hand-spun indigo dyed blue and brown wool. The design is inspired from vintage Moroccan rugs. The r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Chateau Flower Grid Big Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60659 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug,12'01 x 16'01. A masterful fusion of heritage and haute design, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a rare and radiant expressi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Apadana's Modern Minimalist Gabbeh Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid beige design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed te...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Modern Moroccan Beni M'Rirt Rug with Textured Checkered Design in Yellow Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish textured, checkered handwoven Moroccan rug was made by hand by skilled artisans in the Atlas Mountains. It features high quality Moroccan M'Rirt wool, and is the perfect...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Black & Gold Customizable Art Deco Estrella Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Your lounge room just got a helluva lot more glam with the entrance of this 1970s glam rock-inspired Classic, in jet black herringbone combined with lots of gold! Let’s face it, tthe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

3'3"x4'10" Ruby Red Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Pattern Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruby Red, Afghan Khamyab with Geometric Pattern, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 3'x5', Solid White Plush Rug, Made to Order
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

Verner Panton 'Wave' Rug 240 x 170cm in Grey for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Wave' Rug 240 x 170cm for Verpan. Current production. As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Tudor style Flat Weave in Black with Gold Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x10 Kilim inspired by Tudor flat weaves, joining Rug & Kilim’s classic-style European collection. Further on the Design: This piece draws on Tudor works of the...
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2010s Chinese Tudor Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Organic Modern Moroccan Wool Rug In Beige And Gray Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug features a beige background with beige accents, geometric designs, and fringes. It serves as a stunning centerpiece for any room. This ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

11'10"x11'10" Green Hand Loomed Design Organic Wool Transitional Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Seafoam Green Hand Loomed Variegated Textured Design Organic Wool Transitional Oriental Rug. It has been Loomed for months and months in the cen...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Rug, 100% Natural Wool, Custom Berber "Tulu" Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern handmade Moroccan rug, made of natural undyed ivory and brown wool. Soft, comfy, cozy pile. It is available in 9 x 12 Ft (275 x 365 cm), 6 x 9 Ft (182 x 274 cm) and 3.2 x 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Beige with Blue and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger skin rug originating from Turkey, is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection. On the Desi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gray Natural Raw Wool
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-woven raw wool. 8' x 10' New Origin: India Field Colors: Gray Accent Colors: Ivory, Light-Brown, Brown, Charcoal
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue, Moss Green Tile Swedish Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream And Moss Green Tile Patterned Swedish Indian Rug - 8'x10' (240x300cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Fantasia Custom Wool Rug with Asymmetrical Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection Fantasia is an exuberant arrangement of asymmetrical triangles. Our rugs are fabricated from virgin Persian wool, hand-dyed in Laura’s bespoke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Stripes, Lines and Triangles Cream, Gray and Rost Customizable Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Cocorico combines the clean lines of modern architecture with the eccentric allure of the celebrity hotspot from which it gets its name. Whimsical with a touch of mid-century modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Vintage & Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4421
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x8 modern rug from Rug & Kilim’s bold Mid-Century Modern Collection, in collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski. Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk, exploring varied atom...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Hand-knotted Moroccan design Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A modern handmade Moroccan rug made of natural undyed ivory/cream and brown sheep wool with a touch of natural-dyed red at the bottom end. 🧵 Product Details: 🧶 Material: 100% Nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Steel Blue Hand Knotted Geometric Art Deco Collection Pure Wool Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 ft Modern Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Wool. Handknotted Beni Ourain Carpet
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

Oversized Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Solid Dhurrie Rug in Blue and Green Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 14x17 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 vintag...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Solid Indigo Blue Color Handknotted Tulu Rug. All Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design 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-design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Fresque Rug by Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Fresque Rug by Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet Dimensions: W 300 x H 206 cm Materials: 90% wool, 10% silk. Atelier Fevrier designs and creates luxury, timeless, statement rugs...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Modern Hand Braided Jute Carpet Rug in Black&Natural Zebra Fellini
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Pink Oushak
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted, wool pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 9'1" x 11'10" Field color: Pink Border color: Ivory Accent colors: Blue, light-blue.
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beige Contemporary Moroccan-Style Wool Rug With Geometric Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Moroccan-style wool rug is hand-knotted, boasting a beautiful modern design with a natural beige-tan field. The rug showcases a stunning geometric pattern. This rug measures 8'...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Pictorial Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 10' 0" x 13' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Scandinavian Style Rug in Pink with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection, this custom rug design represents a new flatweave texture, handwoven in a blend of wool and exotic yarns–the soft new texture inspired by ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Yarn

Hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Style Tulu Rug Made of Natural Beige and Brown Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Cloudy Cracks Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is like a love letter to imperfection—soft, delicate, and beautifully fragmented, as if torn from the pages of a dreamy, golden-lit storybook. Its gentle, irregular edges mi...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Acrylic

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, Green & Blue Scallop Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Forest Green And Blue Scalloped Pattern Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x6' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due ...
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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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