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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Native American
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Grey And Coral Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pale Aqua And Coral Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the specia...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Beige And Black Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Beige And Black Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Red And Blue Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Terracotta Red and Sky Blue Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x8 Blue And Coral Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Coral Four Sided Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Blue And White Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue and White 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 ma...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Green And Mustard Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Green and Mustard Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufactu...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Grey And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Grey And White Marianne Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-12'x15'
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x14 Blue And Pink Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And Pink Geometric Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-10'x14'
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
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Tan And Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tan and Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
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, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
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, 8x10 Green And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Green, Blue, Coral And Cream Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Grey And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pale Aqua and Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufact...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
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, 6x9 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue and White Striped Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the spe...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And White Tree Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And White Tree Pattern Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9'
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
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug by Kerstin Ekengren
By Kerstin Ekengren
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish blue, green, orange, purple, red pile rug by Kerstin Ekengren
Size: 7'7" × 10'7" (231 × 322 cm).
A fine, highly collectible “Cavalleria Rustica” rug by Kerstin Ekengr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Earth-tone Checkered Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
80822 Modern Checkered Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 07'09.
Midcentury Modern meets tribal enchantment in this hand knotted wool Moroccan style rug. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Peshawar Oushak Floral Motif Rug, 10' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Peshawar Oushak Hand-Knotted Carpet, with floral arabesque motif and elaborate border. 10' 4" L x 8' 2" W.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Fabric
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.8" X 4.8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Opulence: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.8' x 4.8' - Elevate your decor with this stunning antique rug boasting American-inspired design. Imbued with timeless charm and crafte...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.5" X 5"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Classic Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.5' x 5' - Add a touch of historic charm to your home with this meticulously crafted antique rug. Its timeless appeal and American-ins...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 12.7" X 6.2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless American Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 12.7' x 6.2' - Infuse your space with historic charm and elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug adds a touch of sophi...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.11" X 5.7"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage American Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.11' x 5.7' - Elevate your decor with timeless charm and sophistication. This meticulously crafted antique rug embodies the es...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900s Century Antique Samarkand Rug 11.6" X 6.0"
Located in Los Angeles, US
American Classic: 1900s Samarkand Rug, 11.6' x 6.0' - Infuse your space with timeless charm and sophistication. This meticulously crafted antique rug captures the essence of American...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 11.2" X 5.9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Grandeur: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 11.2' x 5.9' - Elevate your decor with a touch of historic charm and American elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug adds sophi...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8" X 4.11"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless Elegance: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8' x 4.11' - Elevate your decor with a touch of American heritage. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes sophistication, adding ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Size: 9'10" × 12'9" (299 × 388 cm)
The vintage Swedish pile rug dating back to circa 1950. Both its execution and design exhibit timeless qualities....
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Woen Turkish Tulu Rug in Tri Color Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg (Vavangarden Eringsboda)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg (Vavangarden Eringsboda)
Size: 8'3" × 11'7" (251 × 353 cm)
A rare Swedish flat-weave wool rug model “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Väva...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Agda Osterberg
Size: 6'4" × 9'9" (193 × 297 cm)
A mid-century Swedish flat-weave wool rug by Agda Osterberg with woven initial (A) at a cor...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 11.7" X 6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Classic Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 11.7' x 6' - Infuse your space with timeless elegance and American flair. Crafted with meticulous detail, this antique rug adds a touch...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.7" X 4.5"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.7' x 4.5' - Infuse your space with historic charm and American sophistication. This meticulously crafted antique rug is a timeless ac...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 9" X 5.1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
American Classic: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 9' x 5.1' - Elevate your space with timeless charm and elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes sophistication, embodying ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 10.11" X 5.10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Americana: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 10.11' x 5.10' - Transform your space with a touch of historic charm and American elegance. This meticulously crafted antique rug is a ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Kerman Rug, 7' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
Kerman Rug. 7' L x 4'4" W.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Fabric
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.7" X 5.8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage American Splendor: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.7' x 5.8' - Infuse your space with timeless elegance and American flair. This meticulously crafted antique rug brings a touch...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 10.6" X 5.3"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Heritage Elegance: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 10.6' x 5.3' - Elevate your interior with a piece of American history. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes timeless charm, add...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Scandinavian Geometric Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Scandinavian Geometric Camel Peach Sand Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'5" × 9'10" (195 × 299 cm).
A second quarter of the 20th century Scandinavian rug having a sim...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.6" X 3.9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Heritage Refined: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 8.6' x 3.9' - Infuse your home with timeless charm and American flair with this exquisite antique rug. A fusion of history and elegance,...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 12.9" X 6.0"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless Heritage: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 12.9' x 6.0' - Infuse your space with the elegance of yesteryears and American flair. This meticulously crafted antique rug exudes soph...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 8.4" X 5.1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Timeless Elegance: Authentic 19th Century Samarkand Rug - Elevate your space with this exquisite antique piece, measuring 8.4' x 5.1'. Crafted with precision and showcasing intricate...
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 10.5" X 5.3"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Classic Charm: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 10.5' x 5.3' - Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite antique rug. Featuring intricate details and American-insp...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ulla Parkdahl
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat woven Wool rug by Ulla Parkdahl
Size: 6'5" × 9'9" (195 × 297 cm)
A Swedish flatweave wool rug dating back to circa 1950, made by Ulla Parkdahl with woven initial...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Samarkand Rug 9.0" X 4.6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
Vintage Grandeur: 19th Century Samarkand Rug, 9.0' x 4.6' - Unveil a slice of history and American sophistication with this meticulously crafted antique rug. Its timeless allure and ...
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Finland Flat Woven Rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willandt
Located in New York, NY
Finland Flat Woven Rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willandt
Size: 6'10" × 9'9" (208 × 297 cm)
A mid-century Finland flat-weave wool rug by Margareta Ahlstedt Willand dating back to circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Navy, Red Handmade Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Navy blue, Ivory, Red Handmade Pile Rug
Size: 3'3" × 5'3" (99 × 160 cm)
A vintage Swedish pile weave rug with a graphic and colorful design that seems to rep...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug Signed with Initials 'IV'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug signed with Initials (IV)
Size: 6'4" × 9'1" (193 × 276 cm)
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug with woven initials (IV), dating back to circa 1948. I...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Size: 8'1" × 11'3" (246 × 342 cm)
A vintage Swedish pile rug dating back to circa 1948. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The rug d...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Moroccan Geometric Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Moroccan Geometric Wool Rug
Size: 4'6" × 9'4" (137 × 284 cm)
A Mid-20th Century Moroccan rug made out of wool that Moroccan rugs owe their timelessness and durability. The...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Green Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And White Shooting Star Indian Dhurrie Rug-4'x6'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the specia...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Size: 4'10" × 6'10" (147 × 208 cm)
A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug dating back to circa 1950 with woven monogram VF-e-65. It is in excellent orig...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue rug
Size: 6'5" × 7'2" (195 × 218 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of thin...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ulla Parkdal
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug by Ulla Parkdal
Size: 5'2" × 7'10" (157 × 238 cm)
Color: Beige, brown, gold, yellow.
A Swedish hand-woven wool rug designed by Ulla Parkdal with woven ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Fragment Raspberry Red Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Fragment Raspberry Red Runner
Size: 2'0" × 8'10" (60 × 269 cm)
A mid-20th century vintage Swedish fragment wool runner. The rug displays a pattern-less field...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Red Diamond Flat-Weave Rug, Sverige Riolakan by Polly Bjorkm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish red diamond flat-Weave rug, Sverige Riolakan by Polly Bjorkm
Size: 5'4" × 8'4" (162 × 254 cm).
One of the more vibrant vintage Swedish (Sverige) flat-weaves features ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by 'GK'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by (GK)
Size: 3'2" × 7'6" (96 × 228 cm)
A Swedish flatweave wool runner dating back to circa 1950s, with artist’s woven initials (GK) at a corner. It i...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Lund
By Alice Lund
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Lund
Size: 7'11" × 10'0" (241 × 304 cm)
A vintage Swedish flatwoven rug designed by Alice Lund. The rug is signed ‘AL’ at the lower left corner. A tru...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Amber-colored Long-Pile Carpet, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Vintage 1970s/80s long pile wool blend rug. In good condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century 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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