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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
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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 ...
Category
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Floral Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Edward Fields all wool designer rug with floral green, pink and off white pattern.
USA, circa 1960. Signed Edward Fields.
Measures approximately 9 feet x 9 feet.
Exact Dimensions: 109" W x 111” L
Condition: Good to fair. Vintage/Pre-owned. Notable overall wear.
May be viewed in our Hudson NY...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Striped Neutral Toned Pelas Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flatweave pelas rug was handmade in Iran in the mid 20th century. This rug is handwoven with 100% handspun wool and natural dyes.
size: 5'7"x9'1"
Category
1950s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Swedish vintage Rollakan rug made in wool, circa 1960.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Swedish rug, Röllakan made in wool in the 60's. Swedish traditional Röllakan. This example gets the traditional swedish röllakan paterns with green, brown and orange tgeometric forms...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Abstract Design Carpet / Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s
- Czechoslovakia
- good original condition
- cleaned
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Grasscloth
1950s Geometric Wool Kilim Carpet / Rug in Style of Antonin Kybal
Located in Praha, CZ
- Cleaned
- Minor signs of us
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Wool Flat-Weave "Rollakan" Rug by Anna Greta Sjöqvist
Located in Göteborg, SE
Handwoven rug in kelim technique by Swedish textile artist Anna-Greta Sjöqvist. She was born in 1908 and died in 1993, she had her own weaving mill in Sösdala in Hässleholm.
Röllaka...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern European Carpet ( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern European Carpet with Kandinsky Design Influences
( 7'10'' x 11' - 240 x 335 )
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Tånga' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Tånga, W lätt grön och brun’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1955
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by the cel...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid-Century Modern Kelim Rug, Hand Woven Wool, Geometric Decoration, circa 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern handwoven kelim rug with red and black geometric ornament. The simple geometric decoration of this rug, manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s, is stylistical...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Danish Rya Bulls Eye Rug by Hojer Eksport Eilton
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage square Danish Rya rug, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used.
Has been kept rolled and wrapped in storage for over 50 years. Your feet will be the very first to walk on it.
Produced in Denmark by Hojer Eksport Wilton.
Design name "Argus'
Measures: 81" x 79" bullseye rug...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
OpArt Danish Rya Bullseye Rug
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage square Danish Rya rug, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used.
Has been kept rolled and wrapped in storage for over 50 years. Your feet will be the very first to walk on it.
Produced in Denmark by Hojer Eksport Wilton.
Design name "Argus'
81" x 79" bullseye rug...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ege Tæpper Sun Burst Rug, Ege Rya, Late 1960s-Early, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Downingtown, PA
Ege Tæpper Sun Burst Rug,
Ege Rya,
Late 1960s-early 1970s
The Ege Tæpper wool rug is a wonderful example of this iconic Scandinavian Modern Rug...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unique Kurdish Rug, North West Iraq, approx. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique Kurdish rug, north west Iraq, approx. 1960.
Wool and goat hair, notted in symmetrical knots.
Category
1960s Iraqi Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Goat Hair
Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Blue and Pink Tones
Located in New York, NY
Rollakan rugs, also spelled "röllakan" or "rölakan," are a type of traditional Swedish flat-woven rug. The name "rollakan" comes from the Swedish words "rulla" (to roll) and "lakan" ...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Green/Yellow Palette
Located in New York, NY
Rollakan rugs are a type of traditional Swedish flat-woven rug. The name "rollakan" comes from the Swedish words "rulla" (to roll) and "lakan" (sheet). These rugs are characterized by their flat, reversible weave and often feature geometric patterns or pictorial designs. Rollakan rugs are created using a tapestry weaving technique, where the weft threads are tightly woven into the warp threads to create the desired pattern. They are known for their versatility and durability. The designs on rollakan rugs can vary widely, ranging from simple geometric shapes to intricate motifs inspired by nature, folklore, or traditional Swedish art. Historically, rollakan rugs were woven by rural communities in Sweden and were used as floor coverings, bed covers, or wall hangings. Today, they continue to be appreciated for their beauty and craftsmanship and are often sought after as collectible items or used to enhance the décor of modern interiors. Rollakan rugs are typically made using natural materials such as wool or linen, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly option. They are also known for their vibrant colors, often achieved through the use of natural dyes. Overall, rollakan rugs represent a significant part of Sweden's weaving heritage and are cherished for their unique designs and craftsmanship. Eliko Rugs by David...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Art Rug, Hand Tufted in Wool
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern wool hand tufted pile rug is like an abstract expressive painting of circular overlapping swirls of changing colors, Europe circa 1950. The ingenious color variati...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2.5x11 ft Brown Runner Rug for Hallway Decor, Turkish Handmade Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
1960s Small Polish Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Item has been cleaned
- Height: 0,5cm.
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Vintage Turkish Anatolian Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Anatolian hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field. This piece has a beige accent in a gorgeous geometric Tribal design.
This rug measures 5'6" x 12'4".
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Dangel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Carl Dangel,
Sweden, 1950s.
Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique.
Signed.
Dimensions:
L: 304 cm / 9’ 11 3/4’’
W: 197 cm / 6’ 5 1/2’’
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Wool Kilim Carpet, Czechoslovakia
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wool Textile Wall Hanging in the style of Joan Miro
By Joan Miró
Located in Kansas City, MO
1960s wall hanging tapestry in the style of Joan Miro. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3 by 5 Rya Rug / Tapestry in Orange, Yellow, off White, Never on the Floor
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful multicolor Rya Rug with attachment to hand as a tapestry. This was acquired from the original owner and has never been used on the floor. Very good to excellent condition. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Carpet
Sign: A. Churba
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the but...
Category
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1940s Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Item has been cleaned
- Height: 0.5 cm.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Signed Scandinavian Rya Rug or Wall Hanging in Geometric Pattern
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid-century Scandinavian Rya rug crafted of hand knotted high pile wool in a geometric pattern, Signed lower left with monogram GW and dated 60 lower right. This vintage shag rug...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rakel Callander Flat Weave, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare flat weave by swedish designer Rakel Callander designed and made in Sweden in the 1950s.
The flat weave is in good beautiful original condition, the flat weave measures 247 in the height and 163cm in the width.
Carpets and rugs have been handmade in Sweden for centuries, taking on many different forms and functions over the course of time. Rugs woven in the traditional Oriental manner, especially in the Ottoman Empire and points east, were originally brought to Sweden over trade routes as early as the early Middle Ages. In the centuries that followed, Swedish rug-makers often infused their works with themes and motifs traditionally found in Oriental rugs. Eventually, Swedish rug-makers would begin to use Oriental rug...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.8x7.2 ft Orange Accent Rug for Modern Home & Office, Turkish Handmade Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Midcentury Kilim Abstract Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- kilim, double sided
- original and good condition
- well preserved, cleaned, few stains
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Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- Item has been cleaned.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Wool Rug by Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Wool Scandinavian rug for Rya circa 1960's. Abstract graphic design in a warm coral, red and maroon colour scheme. Lovely as a wall hanging or a floor rug! Very nice vintage conditio...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Xl Midcentury Bouclé Abstract Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- bouclé type
- original and very good condition
- well preserved, cleaned
jr.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1965
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Carpet
Sign: A. Churba
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the but...
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1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
- Item has been cleaned.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.5x10.2 ft Vintage Handmade Area Rug with Distressed Pile Over-Dyed in Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage area rug that was hand-knotted in Turkey in the 1960s. The rug has distressed low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is over-dyed in taupe gray and features an all-over flo...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Big Midcentury Kilim Abstract Wool Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- kilim, double sided
- original and good condition
- well preserved, cleaned, few stains
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Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Purple Handmade Anatolian Wool Area Rug for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Midcentury Abstract Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- original and very good condition
- very well preserved, cleaned
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Jack Lenor Larsen Suede Leather Rug, Midcentury
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Jack Leonor Larsen suede leather rug, 1960
dimensions circa 82.67" x 57",
Large monochromatic rug by Jack Leonor Larsen. Constructed fr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Suede
Vintage Oversize Moroccan Wool Rug with Allover Design in Peach & Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Vintage Moroccan rug is exquisitely crafted with an intricate geometric pattern in a range of striking hues, including peach and gray. The use of top-tier wool material highligh...
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1960s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Turkish Rug in Burgundy Red, Ideal for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Beautiful Handmade Art Abstract Design Wool Carpet in Style of Kybal, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- Perfect original condition
- hand made of wool
- beautiful colours
- Probably only one piece made
- professionally cleansed
jr.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Area Rug in Purple, Floral Patterned Handmade Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Orange Modern Handmade Anatolian Area Rug, Mid-Century Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Shabby Chic Purple Hand Knotted Overdyed Rug
Located in New York, NY
A crisp, saturated purple overdye on a palmette patterned carpet with additional palmetes in the bord. Pile flat to uniformly distressed, medium weave, cotton foundation. Overdye dom...
Category
1940s Pakistani Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Geometric Pattern Wool Rug, Blue/Grey, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish elegant blue and grey with geometric patterns. Made of wool. It is very soft and in excellent condition for its age. Designed and produced in the 1950s. It would be a good ad...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Wool Rug, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wool rug manufactured by Aledeco from Spain, circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Material:
Wool
D...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Wool Flatweave Rug, circa 1960s
Located in Springfield, OR
Beautifully woven and constructed wool rug from Sweden circa the Mid-1960s. Woven in a great use of earthy tones, this rug will lend its self to creating a harmonious and neutral ton...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Design Geometric Carpet in Style of Antonín Kybal, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, Czechoslovakia
- Double sided
- Original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Runner Rug in Gray. Art Deco Chinese Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Handmade Turkish Yellow Rug for Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room & Office
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Modern Handmade Area Rug in Yellow, Floral Patterned Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Handmade Midcentury Central Anatolian Area Rug, Contemporary Gray Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Large Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Vintage Swedish Kilim rug by unknown designer. Brown border with a green, white and red geometric design against a large beige central area. Fringes have been shortened and wit...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Accent Rug from Central Anatolia, Floral Pattern Small Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Runner Rug in Hot Pink for Hallway Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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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