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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
+ 2 more
Rölakan, Sweden, large carpet in handwoven wool. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rölakan, Sweden, large carpet in handwoven wool. Ochre yellow.
Modernist design.
Approximately 1960.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 232 cm x 140 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Snäckorna' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Snäckorna’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1943, production afterwards
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by th...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rölakan, Sweden. Large handwoven wool carpet. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rölakan, Sweden.
Large handwoven wool carpet.
Modernist design.
Approximately 1960.
In excellent condition, could benefit from cleaning.
Dimensions: 242 cm x 166 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Flat-Weave Rug signed by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Rö, SE
Swedish Mid- Century Vintage Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Rug by renowned artist Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005)
Size: 107" × 74.5" (271 cm × 189 cm)
Excellent vintage condition cons...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet. Modernist design. From the 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large rya carpet.
Modernist design.
From the 1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 196 cm x 143 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handknotted in wool, this 3x6 vintage Art deco Zeki Múren rug originates from Turkey, circa 1960-1970 and is latest to join Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of vintage selections.
On the D...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large "Löfstad" rya carpet. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Marianne Richter, Sweden. Large "Löfstad" rya carpet.
Modernist design.
From the 1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 191 cm x 140 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya carpet, Sweden. Handwoven. Modernist design. 1958
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rya carpet, Sweden. Handwoven.
Modernist design.
Signed GEB 1958.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: 166 cm x 103 cm.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Salerno’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1948
Exceptional hand-woven, blue-toned carpet designed by the celebrate...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Midcentury Design Rare Geometric Carpet/Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1950s
- Good original condition with minor defects
- Bright colours
- Beautiful geometric patterns.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Blue and Green Shag Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rya Rug in Blue and Green. Vibrant Colors still look great! Rug does not show much wear at all! Back side shows some discoloration. Canvas bindings still in place at each end.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940s Kilim wool Carpet/Rug, Czechoslovakia
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use
- professionally cleaned
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.5' Foot Hand Knotted Wool Turkish Oushak Runner Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
8' 6" Long by 2' 2" wide hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak runner rug featuring geometric designs and a floral design throughout the entirety of the rug.
Messurments 103" X 26"
Circ...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Hand-Hooked Scandinavian Shag Rug w/ Abstract Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Deep pile Mid-century shag area wool sag rug with abstract design in various shades and shapes of Red, Orange, brown, and burnt orange. It is an excellent piece for accenting your ro...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Mid-century rug "Kärrmark" by Judith Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Rug called Kärrmark by Judith Johansson. Designed in 1955 and featuring a blue background with a kaleidoscope design in green, pink and purple shades. Judith Joha...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Disney Character Play Pen Rug c 1960's Mickey Mouse Donald Duck etc.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's Disney themed rug, sometimes referred to as a Play Pen Rug, we believe it is a Quetta product made in Pakistan. The rug features a virtual who...
Category
1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
4x11 Ft Mid-Century "Tulu" Runner Rug with Colorful Poms, 100% Soft Mohair Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage handmade rug is called "Flikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by villagers around Karapinar in Ce...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Flat-Weave Rug "Berga" signed by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Rö, SE
Swedish Mid- Century Vintage Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Rug "Berga" by Artist Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005)
Size: 67" × 97" (170 cm × 246 cm)
Excellent vintage condition consisten...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Mid-century Rug by Anna Johanna Ångström
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Accent Rug by Swedish textile designer Anna Johanna Ångström. Green, white, pink, blue and brown geometric designs against a large rectangular green area wrapped around i...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, MMF
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1966.
Wool.
Signed.
Tapestry technique.
Provenance: From a private Swedish collection.
The int...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x9.2 Ft Handmade Turkish 1960s Rug in Light Green, Modern Olive Green Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in light green color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be ...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Swedish Flatweave Wool Rug by Karin Jönsson
Located in Helsinki, FI
This Swedish kilim rug measure 245 x 174 cm and is handmade with classic flat weave technique. Signed "JK", Karin Jönsson.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in Helsinki, FI
This Swedish kilim rug measure 220 x 135 cm and is handmade with classic flat weave technique. Signed "GK".
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Spise Hall rug by Judith Johansson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Rug called Spise hall by Judith Johansson. Designed in 1961 and featuring a blue background with a kaleidoscope design in green, pink and purple shades. Judith Johansson was a Swedish textile designer active from the 1930s through the 1980s working in her own studio in south of Sweden. The Spise Hall rug...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Old and Unusual Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
Category
1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Magnificent XL Room Size Canary Yellow Shag Pile Rug, Circa 60's
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This amazing rug hasn't moved for over 50 years, and it is in remarkable condition! Some minor spot cleaning necessary. WOW! Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960. This ...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF,
Sweden, 1932.
Wool.
Signed.
W: 232 cm
L: 307 cm
Length with fringes: 326 cm
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Salerno’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1948
Exceptional hand-woven, blue-toned carpet designed by the celebrate...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Checkered Rug designed by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Signed, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve,
Sweden, 1960s.
Wool.
Signed.
Dimensions:
L: 360 cm / 11' 9 3/4''
W: 245.5 cm / 8' 3/4''
Length with fringes: 378 cm / 12' 4 3/4''
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Hallandsåsen’ designed by Judith Johansson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Hallandsåsen’ designed by Judith Johansson,
Sweden, 1960s.
Wool.
Signed.
L: 300 cm
W: 200 cm
Length with fringes: 310 cm
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x8.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Rug in Yellow. Floral Garden Design Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in yellow color for contemporary interiors. Size: 6 x 8.7 ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturd...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Midcentury Geometric Burgundy and Gray Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidiscipli...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Fläder Röd' Carpet in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB (MMF AB), flat weave carpet 'Fläder Röd', wool, Sweden, design 1943
An exceptional rare piece designed by female textile artist Mari...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug with All-Over Abstract Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1960 – 1970, this 4x6 vintage Müren Abstract rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim Mid-century Pasha Collection. Its design is believed to be a r...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flat wave rug, made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Dimensions 11'10" x 9'4".
Wear consistent with age and use. Light stains, trace of repair.
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug 'Höst' designed by Kirsten and John Becker, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug 'Höst' designed by Kirsten and John Becker, Denmark, 1950s
Signed.
Wool.
L: 415.5 cm
W: 228 cm
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Wear consistent with age and use. Some stains, trace of repair.
Dimensions 9'10" x 5'11"
Category
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style Signed BLS
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flatweave Swedish kilim, monogram signed BLS, approx. 208 x 147 cm
Very good overall condition, some fringes with damages.
This rug was professionally washed and it is ready to find ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish röllakan rug Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson brown
Located in Lyon, FR
Scandinavian rug from the 60s by Swedish artist Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson. Flat weaving technique (röllakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometric motifs in shades of brown and gray. Ve...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool. Modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish textile designer, handwoven carpet in wool.
Modern design with geometric pattern in shades of brown and red.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition.
Measuring: 175 x 85 cm.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim with Red Medallions on a Blue Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x12 Persian Kilim is the latest to join our Kilim & Flatweave collection.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, the piece carries red medallions on a blu...
Category
1950s Afghan Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish
By Ege Art Line
Located in Basel, BS
Scandinavian design is so wonderfully inspired by Natural forms. This cool, colorful Scandinavian Wool 1960s / 1970s era RYA shag rug is such a great statement piece! The pile is 2 inches long and this is a nice large RYA rug...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Parsa Artist Collection Rug produced by Vorwerk, Germany, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Collectible Artsite Parsa Rug produced by Vorwerk, Germany, 1960s
Mid century artist rug
Vintage 1960s
Materials: Wool
Width: 3 meters
Length: 4 meters
The carpet purchased in...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Danish Orange and Yellow Wool Rya Rug
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian high pile rug has been designed and produced in Denmark 1960s.
Charming and very decorative graphic design carpet in wonderful shades of orange and yellow. Looks fa...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Birgitta Södergren Midcentury Flatweave Rölakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden, 1950s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Midcentury Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘röllakan’ by Birgitta Södergren. Pattern in grey, blue center field and edges, decorated square ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Design Organic Abstract Geometric Carpet/Rug in, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- Professionally clensed
- original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug by Unikataeppe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Danish area wool rug made by Unikataeppe in Denmark circa 1960s. The bright colored rug features long shaggy fibers and remains in very...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Shag Rug by Ege Ryam
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant Scandinavian fire pattern shag rug by Ege Rya has a thick wool pile, with vibrant colors in red, orange, pink, and brown colors. This vintage large carpet is sure to add...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1960s Wool Handwoven Orange Rug Vintage Retro Folk Art Carpet Throw 1950s kids
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and fluffy rug made in the 1950s as part of a girls dowry and passed on to the next generations.
It is made out of pure wool, hand dyed naturally and weaved to give this...
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1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström Hand Woven 'Storkorset' in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, 'Storkorset' handwoven pile carpet, wool, Sweden, executed before 1942.
This handwoven carpet is designed by one of the most influential and leadin...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and is handmade with a unique technique characteristic ...
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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modernist Abstract Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare opportunity to acquire an amazing modern abstract Scandinavian shag rug, attributed to Ege Rya. The carpet is a thick shag, with two tone bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks from the Lou Gartner Estate of Palm Beach. Lou Gartner was an artist and world traveler, well known for hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weaved Kilim Rug, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug. Stylized floral design with empty center, suitable to place it under a coffee table.
The color palette comprises of gentle shades of teal gree...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Carpet or Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s
- Bouclé
- for condition see the pictures
- very stylish and design pattern.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Monumental Moroccan Berber Flat Weave Geometric Rug, circa 1960s
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Moroccan Berber Flat Weave Geometric Rug, circa 1960s. A large scale and colorful work of functional art executed in rich flat weave wool ...
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1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
OpArt Danish Rya Rug Blue and White by Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage rectangular Danish rya rug, tones of blue on off-white, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used. Has been kept rolled and wrapped in storage for over 50 years. Your ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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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