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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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1950s Vintage Kilim in Blue-Green, Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of mid-century chaput kilim rug entering our classic flat weave curations. Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in, Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this 7x10 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys an appealing variation of polychromatic striations. A play of mature beige brown & ...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish 'LOFSTAD' Rya Rug by Marianne Richter
Located in Atlanta, GA
A warm-tone Rya rug by Swedish designer Marianne Richter in her "Lofstad" pattern. This rug was part of the Östergyllan series produced by Wahlbecks in Linköping, Sweden during the 1...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections. Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within t...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our vibrant classic selections. Characterized by fine detailin...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Gold, Red Green Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage mid-century modern rug joining Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha Collection.
Commemorating rare works of a multidiscipli...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.5x9.7 Ft Distressed Handmade Rug. Modern Gray Carpet. Turkish Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 6.5 x 9.7 Ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Beige-Brown, Blue, Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections. Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within t...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 5x9 vintage rug from a bold multidisciplinary Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Featuring a neat striped pattern in...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Dania Taepper Abstract Bullseye in Blues Square
Located in Hanover, MA
Deep dense 100% wool shag pile square rya rug produced in Denmark circa 1965 by Dania Taepper in an abstract collage of contrasting blues.
Measures: 98" x 98"
This vintage rug has...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Red Wool Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant piece was woven by hand and featured a rich red background with a large central medallion woven in deep blue, with a decorative surrounding design and a simple border. With orange, blue and brown accents. Easily style this piece with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift. Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or dining room rug.
Woven with organic hand-spun wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The dense pile construction makes it durable and so suitable for any room in your home. Easily style with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift, or pair it with your modern minimalist home for a touch of texture and cosiness.
This piece is in great condition, ready for use in any room in your home.
Vintage rugs handmade carpet oriental rug red...
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1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid Century Design Geometric Kilim Carpet/Rug in Style of Antonín Kybal, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s,
- Czechoslovakia
- Double sided.
- Profesionally clensed.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x6 vintage rug from a bold Turkish designer, commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Featuring a repetitiv...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Wool Reversible Kelim Brussels Style Rug, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In good condition.
- Double-sided carpet.
- Kelim carpet, carpet.
- Made of wool.
- visible signs of use at the edges of the missing part.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Brown, Red, Multicolor Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 6x8 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys a one of a kind approach in weaving. Featuring polychromatic striations in brown, red, white, blue...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed style Rug in Red, Beige, Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in low-sheared wool pile from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a vintage 8x11 rug of unique lineage, from Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collec...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown Multicolor Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare vintage chaput kilim rug style now entering our mid-century selections.
Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within the p...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Kilim Style in Red, Purple, Green Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, among a rare curation of mid-century chaput kilim rugs family in our collection. Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within the polyc...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kili
Located in Long Island City, NY
Belonging to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha collection, a 1960s vintage rug among the finest works of a bold multidisciplinary designer from Turkey.
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Brown, Blue Stripe Gradient Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Turkey circa 1950-1960, an exclusively curated mid-century chaput kilim style now entering our vintage flat weave rug selections. Boasting fine detailing with the colors within ...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Striped Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.
Characterized by fine de...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys an appealing variation of the classic striped variations of color this family of pa...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage chaput kilim rug from a rare new curation joining our flat weaves. Characterized by fine detailing with the...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Multicolor and Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century 6x10 Deco rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s expansive Mid-Century Pasha collection that celebrates a...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Red, Green, Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 5x9 distressed style rug from our Mid Century Pasha collection connoting the works of a celebrated Turkish designer. Inspired by the Turkish kilims of the 196...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections. Characterized by fine detail...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections. Characterized by fine detailing with the colors within t...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige Pink Red Floral Medallion by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidisciplina...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eastern Vibrant Patchwork Kilim Wall Hanging Stripe Geometric Pattern Flat Weave
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Direct from a estate full of Eastern antiques and mid-century furnish. This wonderful wall hanging just needs to be cleaned and will be ready to re-de...
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1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Vibrant Patchwork Kilim Wall Hanging Stripe Geometric Pattern Eastern Flat Weave
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Graded as distressed because this needs to be cleaned and has some wear and fraying. It is not falling apart or rotting. Fortunately, it was from a dark home, so the colors are sti...
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1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x8.6 ft Distressed Hand-Knotted Vintage Turkish Rug. Shabby Chic Gray Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be used on...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7.2x10.5 Ft Handmade Floral Garden Design Large Rug. Gray Vintage Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in gray color for modern home or office decor.
The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in good condition, p...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flatweave Rug Made of Hemp and Wool
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Hemp
5.2x8.5 Ft Hand-Made Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Yellow 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in yellow color. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, professionally washed, stu...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x6.6 ft Vintage Handmade Oriental Rug in Red. Great for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in red color. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, professionally washed, sturdy...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug Green French Country Inspired by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury wool rug is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren with our team’s hand picked favorites from this period. The field enjoys a possible, subtle influence of French Country rug...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Vintage Persian Kilim Rug in Red, Brown Medallions by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in fine yarn, a 4x6 creation from our vintage Kilim & Flatweave selections. Originating from Persia around the 1950s, the mid-century rug enjoys a well defined geometric pa...
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1950s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha collection, a 1960s vintage rug among the rare works of a bold designer from Turkey.
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x7 carpet reve...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red, Gold, Blue Retro Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage 4x7 Mid-Century Modern rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and mult...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rya Rugs in Wool with Yellow Motifs
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rya rugs in wool with yellow motifs 200 x 156 cm
A Rya is a traditional Swedish carpet made of virgin wool of Icelandic sheep strands of a length of about 2-5 cm. Originally, the ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Distressed Art Deco Rug in Green, Pink, Gold Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 6x9 distressed Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970. Joining Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection, commemorating a renowned Turkish multidisciplinary ar...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Abrashed Runner in Distressed Beige, Multicolor Stripe by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s mid century Pasha collection, a 1960s runner celebrating the works of a venerated designer from Turkey.
Hand-knotted in an intentionally refined wool pile, thi...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in in Gold, Red, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 7x11 vintage distressed rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren with mid-century modern and art deco inspirationsone of his latest pieces to join Rug & Kili...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Rug in Red, Blue, Purple Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 4 x 6 vintage rug from a bold multidisciplinary Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha Collection. An...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Wool Rug Tribal by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner joins Rug & Kilim’s midcentury Pasha collection celebrating Turkish icon Zeki Müren with Josh’s h...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rare Beautiful Abstract Design Wool Carpet / Rug, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s
- Czechoslovakia
- Perfect original condition
- Probably only one piece made
- professionally cleansed
- professionally newly hemmed
jt.
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray, Peach Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.7x9.7 Ft Vintage Handmade Floral Turkish Rug in Orange, Home Decor Wool Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in orange color. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good condition, professionally washed, stu...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Design Organic Abstract Geometric Carpet / Rug in Style of Antonín Kybal, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s,
- Czechoslovakia
- Double sided.
- Professionally clensed.
- Few stains(see the pictures), otherwise a very good condition
- No holes
jt.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey circa 1960-1970, an 4x8 vintage mid-century rug featuring a gorgeous geometric pattern in deep tones of maroon and bottle blue juxtaposed by beige-brown; impe...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9 Teal Color OverDyed Distressed Vintage Rug. Wool Carpet for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in Teal color. Measures: 5.7 x 9 ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
3.8x6.2 ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Accent Rug in Teal Blue for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted Turkish accent rug, over-dyed in teal blue, great for bringing a touch of color to modern interiors. It has finely hand-knotted distressed low wool pile on cot...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960s Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x10 vintage rug from a venerated multidisciplinary Turkish designer entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The iconic artist puts...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Red & Green Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a 4x7 vintage rug from a bold multidisciplinary Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-...
Category
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Gray, Brown Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 5x7 vintage rug from a venerated multidisciplinary Turkish designer, commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s growing Mid-Century Pasha ...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.5x9.6 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Wool Rug in Red, Solid Modern Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage handmade and distressed Turkish area rug over-dyed in red colors, great for contemporary interiors. It is finely hand-knotted, professionally washed and has low wool pile o...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Small Geometric Wool Kilim Carpet Designed by Antonin Kybal, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- publicated in books and magazines
- around 1940s
- desing: Antonin Kybal
- Czechoslovakia.
- original and good condition
- very well preserved
jt.
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1940s Czech 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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