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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Tribal
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Pink Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Blue, Pink And Tan Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manuf...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue And White Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Blue And White Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spec...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Hand Knotted Moroccan Rug in Pale Blue, Taupe and Light Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant vintage Moroccan rug in pale blue, taupe and light brown
Central Medallion design Moroccan rug, Keivan Woven Arts /rug #13-0605 , country of origin / type: Morocco / Tribal,...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist, (BS)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist, Signed BS
Size: 5'3" × 7'8" (160 × 233 cm)
A masterclass in Scandinavian simplicity and textile artistry, this vintage Swedish ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Central Asian Ersari Turkmen Carpet ( 7'2" x 7'10" - 218 x 240 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Central Asian Ersari Turkmen Carpet ( 7'2" x 7'10" - 218 x 240 )
This antique Ersari rug has two columns of six tribal; guls in apricot and dark blue on a deep rust grou...
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1860s Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Blue And White Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactur...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x2 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the design:
This tribal ...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Wool Tapestry, Poland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Square Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 6 foot square Persian Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century
Measures: 6'5'' x 6'6''.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x5.7 Ft One of a Kind Handmade Vintage Turkish Village Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug with Stripes and Tribal Motifs Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x22 vintage Kilim and extra-long runner rug is a rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century tri...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Wool Brown Gray Orange Red - 92085
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGrayIvoryOrangeRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style in Navy, Camel, Caramel, Coffee & Golden Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century rug, Vintage Modern design rug in navy, gold, camel, coffee, mocha and caramel colors. rug/TU-MTU-3498.
This Mid-Century Modern style rug features a repeating all-ove...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Artisan Made Moroccan Berber Carpet, 7' 11" x 9' 8"
Located in Clermont, FL
A vibrant red moroccan handmade wool carpet. Berber people, known for their nomadic lifestyle, pass down the art of weaving through generations, with each tribe having it's distinct...
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19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Senneh Kurdish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful little rug with beautiful geometrical design and beautiful natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton founda...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Dark Yellow 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
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkmen Rug with Modern Tribal Style, Tekke Accent Rug, Turkoman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73274, Vintage Turkmen Rug with Modern Tribal Style, Tekke Accent Rug, Turkoman Rug. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkmen rug features three columns of Tekke güls with secondary st...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Cream And Red Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream And Red Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manu...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Beautiful Vibrant Antique Caucasian Kazak Sewan Rug 5'10" x 7'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Caucasian Kazak Sewan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rug, Circa date: 1850. Size: 5 ft 10 in x 7 ft 6 in (1.78 m x 2.29 m)
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19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug in Black with Colorful Camel Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a special blend of hand-knotted Ghazni wool, this 3x4 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim's custom-classics Burano Collection is inspired by vintage and antique tribal rugs.
...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Afshar Geometric Rustc Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tribal Afshar rug
Measures: 4'3" x 5'8"
High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with an intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvage. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft; however, they also wove 5ft x 10ft, small bags...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Green Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie green beige rug
Size: 16'0" × 17'9" (487 × 541 cm).
This rare vintage Dhurrie, woven in India around 1952, radiates understated charm and cultural heritage. It...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
4x6 Ft Antique Central Anatolian Village Rug in Soft Plant Dyed Colors, Ca 1910
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique Central Anatolian rug with extraordinary tribal designs and soft plant dyed colors. Finely hand knotted with thick and soft wool pile on wool foundation. Very good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2x3 Blue And Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream And Raspberry Pink Bordered Indian Dhurrie Rug - 2'x3' (60x90cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yar...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century. A true oddity. Brown and black leather squares alternate in a chessboard (checkerboard) ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather
New Contemporary Moroccan Style Runner with Short Pile
Located in Dallas, TX
?80768 new Contemporary Moroccan Style Runner with short pile, 02'10 x 09'09. With its subtle graphic appeal, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century striped navy blue with apricot yellow Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 18'7" × 31'5" (566 × 957 cm)
Oversized antique Dhurrie rug, a mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug. Wo...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Maurice André 'Cavalcade' Rug, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Large wool rug 'Cavalcade'.
French tapestry based on a pattern by Maurice André for SF Carpets France.
Limited to 300 copies.
Original example with label on verso, signed by the art...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Blue and Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 rug from the Mid-Century Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim, in collaboration with modern artist Jenn Ski. Hand knotted in wool and all-natural silk with prevailing blue and bei...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A brilliant vintage mid-20th century Moroccan rug with a central stylized floral diamond surrounded by repeated petite geometric patterned stripes woven in violet, orange, green, and...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x12 Sky Blue, Green Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-10'x12'
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
Materials
Cotton
Antique Rug Pillow Case Made from an East Anatolian Rug Fragment, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Colorful Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug by Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21113 Colorful Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 02'07 x 05'07. Colorful Beni Ourain rugs, stemming from the Beni Ourain tribes nestled in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, diverge boldly from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Black Turkish Mohair Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century one of a kind Turkish Sirt rug woven with mohair wool. These pieces are inspired by traditional tribal weaving's but they are used mostly for decorative purpose...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Mohair
Abstract Modernist Geometric Design Carpet / Rug, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1970s
- Good original condition
- Very interesting pattern.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim with Geometric Patterns Rug and Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool circa 1950-1960, this 7x9 vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare mid-century flatweaves.
This kilim fe...
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1950s Swedish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a vintage Bokhara rug in very rare powder pink tone. It is a hand-knotted, 100% wool rug with high density knots. Made in Pakistan cca. 1950s.
Very goo...
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1950s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Colorful Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Modern Style
By Theo van Doesburg, Karl Benjamin
Located in Dallas, TX
61165 Vintage Persian Checkered Gabbeh Rug, 06'05 x 08'05. A mesmerizing fusion of tradition and modern artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a masterful composition of color, texture, and symbolism. Its captivating checkerboard design is more than a visual delight—it is a reflection of centuries-old nomadic weaving traditions, where each square holds meaning, and every hue tells a story. The richly abrashed field, infused with warm and cool tones, forms a rhythmic mosaic of alternating blocks, evoking the timeless beauty of handcrafted textiles passed down through generations.
Deeply rooted in Persian tribal culture, the checkerboard pattern is a stylized representation of the barley motif, a powerful symbol of fertility, abundance, and prosperity. This design, often seen in Gabbeh rugs, reflects the connection between the weaver and nature, as well as the belief in the cyclical renewal of life. Framed by a complementary border adorned with smaller geometric forms, the Gabbeh rug achieves a harmonious balance, reinforcing the sense of structure within its free-spirited composition.
Echoing the bold experimentation of Cubism and the avant-garde principles of the Bauhaus movement, this Persian Gabbeh rug feels remarkably modern despite its traditional roots. The graphic color-blocking and play of contrasting shades draw inspiration from pioneering artists such as Karl Benjamin...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Village Runner Rug from Turkey, Hand Made Corridor Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Beige And Black Scallop Striped Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Beige And Black Indian Scalloped Rug - 6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tan And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7' (150x210cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special m...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Turkmen Afghan Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century collectible Turkmen Afghan prayer rug with a design of mosque, wool velvet on wool foundation, damaged.
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Earth Tone Persian Malayer Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Persian Malayer rug.
Measures: 4'4" x 6'8"
Malayer is a large village located between the major weaving areas of Hamadan and Sarouk in Northwest Persia. In Malayer and the small villages surrounding it, production was almost exclusively small antique rugs...
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1920s Asian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Phulkari with Indigo Blue Background, India
Located in Istanbul, TR
It has some ware but unusual enough to go with any collection.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And Pink Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manu...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Organic Modern Vintage Rabat Earth-Tone Moroccan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77252 Vintage Rabat Moroccan Area Rug, 11'09 x 14'08. This hand knotted wool vintage Rabat Moroccan rug features an all-over geometric lozenge pattern composed of diagonal rows of al...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Drastic two toned vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A vintage Aït Sgougou carpet from the Middle Atlas region Morocco. A simple composition of abstracted lozenges, some containing smaller forms and designs, floats over a changing fiel...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Green And Pink Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Cream And Raspberry Pink Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (Scallops runs on 5' sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Caucasian Kuba Area Rug, Dark Blue Field, Red Borders, Pink Accents
Located in New York, NY
The medium blue field displays three discrete medallions with lateral extender, internal hooks and diamond centres with eight triangles. Deeply nested triangle side and end fillers. ...
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1910s Caucasian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghan Moroccan Style Rug with Colored Tribal Arrow Details on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Afghan rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. This piece is a traditional Afghan weaving featuring a Moroccan inspired design. It’s highlighted by colored tribal arrow...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Waziri Indigo Shawl Afghanistan, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an indigo colored shawl in cotton and silk (red sections are in silk).
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Brown and Silver Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This modern 8x10 rug is an exciting new addition to the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, cotton and silk, it’s a bold take on 1950s postmodern ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Anatolian Velvet Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
linen in the back
zipper closure
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vintage Turkish Rug in Beige-Brown and Green with Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 7x10 vintage rug is an exciting new mid-century curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare classics—full of unexpected...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Lavender And Blue Scallop Kilim Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Lavender, Cream And Teal Blue Four Sided Scalloped Rug-3'x5'
(Scallops runs on all Four Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactu...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat in Beige and Red Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Moroccan rug is an 11x15 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm beige-bro...
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1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Black And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Black And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturin...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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.