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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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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

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Wool

1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Brown, Green Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon an...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Blue, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 5c9 vintage rug from a venerated multidisciplinary Turkish designer entering Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The iconic artist puts ...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.5x8.4 Ft Plain Solid Navy Blue Handmade Turkish Rug. Great 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug over-dyed in navy blue color for contemporary interiors. The rug is finely hand-knotted, has low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is in very good conditi...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Beige Honeycomb Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, a 7x11 vintage rug from a bold Turkish designer commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Th...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Rug in Red, White and Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage tapestry is a one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern creation in bold color and artisan design alike. The play of the positive-negative elem...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Transitional Red and Blue Fabric Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage midcentury Moroccan rug features lesser-known symbols of regional paternity in uniquely bright colorways. Crafted with a distinct ...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric

1960s Danish Rya Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Danish rya rug is comprised of thick pile wool in a palette of dark blue, orange, and white. The design is a bold composition of geometric shapes and florals. Dimensions: 5'...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Contemporary Beige Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage mid-century Moroccan rug represents the distinguished emergence of a contemporary grid pattern among its kind. Hand knotted in hig...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Worn Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn circa mid-20th century rustic color Turkish Deco rug Measures: 3'6'' x 6'1”.
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Beige-Brown Pink and Green Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury wool runner is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug, Green Floral Deco Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1960-1970, a mid-century modern deco rug joining Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Honoring the collected works of a Tu...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Ecuadorian Carpet By Olga Fisch ( 12' 4'' x 17' 3'' - 376 x 526 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Ecuadorian Carpet Designed by Olga Fisch Quito, Ecuador Middle 20th century, c. 1960 Symmetrically knotted wool pile on a wool foundation. The “Nazca Lines” are ancient Peruvian, but...
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6.2x9.4 ft Indigo Blue Vintage Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Baroque Design Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in indigo blue color. Measures: 6.2 x 9.4 ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high tra...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

1950s Midcentury Moroccan Rug Beige-Brown and Green Vintage Wool by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Morocco originating between 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century Moroccan rug enjoys a spaciousness unique to the gradual emergence of larger Moroccan looms capable of...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x7 Ft Vintage Baroque Design Handmade Rug Over-Dyed in Gray Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug with a baroque design over-dyed in gray, great for contemporary interiors with a touch of color. It is finely hand-knotted with low wool pile on cotto...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige, Brown Paneled Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 11x16 paneled style contemporary piece joining our Kilim & Flatweave collection. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, the vision witnesses a union of sophisticated panels that flour...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Runner in, Multicolor Modern Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, a distressed style Mid-Century Modern rug from the celebrated artist Zeki Muren with abstract and Art Deco inspirations is one of his latest pie...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green, Red, Pictorial Rooster Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey between 1960-1970, a hand-knotted wool 3x4 vintage rug celebrating Turkish icon and multidisciplinary designer Zeki Müren—the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha Collection. The magnificent texture of this mid 20th century rug displays bold red, orange and golden rooster...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Midcentury Vintage Rug Beige Brown Gold Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century wool rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidisci...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Handwoven Ingegerd Silow Swedish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has an overall weathered brown field with horizontal rows of stylized graphic lozenges, interrupted by charcoal panels and golden accents, in a sha...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Black, White, Green Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A handk-notted vintage Turkish piece coming from the 1960s, crafted by the celebrated Turkish designer Zeki Müren—the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha col...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Peking Pink and Blue Traditional Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from China between 1960, this antique traditional Peking rug is one of a select design featuring rich, repeated character symbols in its middle border. Hand knotted in high quality silk with subtle, luminous texture, the cream pink background is a lesser-known colourway among this antique family, complemented by the more vibrant series of turn of the century reminiscent floral and infinite knot...
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1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Geometric Pink and Green Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in high-quality wool originating from Turkey in 1951, this vintage geometric rug enjoys an uncommon pairing of pastel pink and green...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bright and cheerful Swedish Modern Rya rug. Light gold, cream, lavender, and plum with a geometric pattern. Hand-hooked of wool yarn, this is the perfect petite rug...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Tulu Red and Multi-Color Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1950, this vintage midcentury wool rug features a more contemporary approach to a Tulu rug design. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the mixed pile height...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Red and Purple Fabric Rug Geometric by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage midcentury Moroccan fabric rug depicts a culturally vital symbol in transitional style. The promine...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan modernist carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1940s Persian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim Traditional Geometric Carpet Area Rug Vintage Red Wool
Located in Hampshire, GB
The rich tones in this colourful rug will complement your home's interior. The deep red background helps the orange, grey and blue tones to pop in this geometric design. Featuring a bold trio of geometric medallions with a highly decorative surrounding design and border. The colours and patterns in this rug make it the perfect addition to any modern or traditional interior. Easily style this fine wool kilim with your vintage or antique furniture. Handwoven patterned Kilim rugs are very hard-wearing items and therefore ideal for any environment. Woven by hand in Azerbaijan in the 1960s with fine hand-spun wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic techniques. This wool kilim is in excellent condition, ready for use in any home. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. AS well as cushions and footstools to match your style. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Kilim traditional geometric carpet area rug...
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1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Wool Rug. 6.8x9.7 Ft. Modern Carpet in Light Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage handmade Turkish area rug re-dyed in light blue color. Measures: 6.8 x 9.7 ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on white cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Black Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan Berber rug employs a distinguished transitional approach to matriarchal and patriarchal symbolism in its field des...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Caucasian Rug, Red Carpet Wool Handwoven Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Elegantly woven with a top to bottom design, a rich pink/red background decorated with a symmetrical floral design in accents of brown, green and beige. The double pillar design and delicate floral patterns make this rug the perfect accent piece for any room it is introduced to. 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. Constructed with fine, organic materials including hand-spun wool and cotton that have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques used for generations. This piece is in great condition, ready for use. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. AS well as cushions and footstools to match your style. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Traditional Caucasian rug...
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1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Moroccan Double-Sided Rug. Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double-Sided Moroccan Rug, Origin: Morocco, Circa: Mid 20th Century – Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 6 in (1.83 m x 2.29 m)
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Gold-Yellow and Red Geometric-Floral Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century runner is the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s Mid Century Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and m...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Worn Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn circa mid-20th century rustic color Turkish Deco rug Measures: 6'11'' x 10'4”.
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian 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 Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flatweave Runner 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 Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Rya rug designed in the 1960s circular rug by Højer Eksport Wilton modernist round rug in wool and hand knotted. Black and white stripes with blue tufted accents. Dimens...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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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 Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Flatweave Runner 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 Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Orange and Purple Multi-Color Wool Kilim Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1960, this vintage Turkish wool kilim rug depicts an uncommon abundance of culturally significant symbols. Flat woven in high quality wool, each alternatin...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Small Design Geometric Kilim Carpet/Rug in Style of Antonín Kybal, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s, - Czechoslovakia - Double sided. - Profesionally clensed.  
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug, Country Of Origin: Morocco, Circa date: Mid 20th Century, Size: 5 ft. 3 in x 16 ft. (1.6 m x 4.88 m)
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Anatolian Area Rug. Floral Modern Wool Carpet in Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in gray color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 7 x 11 ft. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed. St...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This beautiful wool rug was handwoven in Afghanistan in 1950. This beautiful wool rug features a red background with an intricately woven repeat pattern with a highly detailed layered border. Both the colour and design in this wool rug make it the perfect accent piece for any room. This fantastic runners design and colours match perfectly to create a truly unique runner...
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1950s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Organic Material, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Stripe 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 Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century borderless Turkish Deco worn rug Measures: 7'4” x 10'2”.
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Deco Carpet
Turkish Deco Carpet
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Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the Turku School of Art and Design, she initially taught at the Wetterhoff weaving schoo...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Luxurious Modern Design Vintage Rug in Shades of Blue, Turquoise, Teal and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shades of Turquoise, blue, teal and green modern design vintage rug, Rug/ D-0604 Type/ Modern This vintage rug is one-of-a-kind with a distressed finish that emphasizes a modern. ...
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1930s Persian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Stripe 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

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Wool

Vintage Midcentury Purple and Green Wool Rug with Red and Blue Tribal Accents
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

Bobyrug’s Beautiful North European 1960s-1970s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern rug probably Scandinavian rug, with a beautiful decorative design and nice colors, mechanical fabric with wool and acrylic velvet. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic, Wool

Handwoven Antique Runner Rug, Oriental Traditional Red Wool Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegantly woven carpet was constructed in Azerbaijan in the 1930s. It features several vases of flowers and a bold colour palette, including rust, cream, purple and deep blue. The design features 14 elegantly woven vase floral designs. A repeating pattern border then frames this. This oriental carpet is sure to uplift any home interior. Easily style this piece with your vintage or antique furniture. This piece was constructed with locally sourced, hand-spun wool and cotton dyed with organic dyeing techniques. This piece is in great condition, ready for use. Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. As well as cushions and footstools to match your style. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Measures: 148 x 404cm Handwoven antique runner rug...
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1930s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Tribal 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

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Wool

Kilim Mid Century Wool Design Abstract Geometric Carpet / Rug in, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - professionally cleansed - original condition. - both sided.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7.6x11.4 Ft Vintage Oriental Rug ReDyed in Gray Color for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug with a French inspired garden design, over-dyed in gray color, ideal for contemporary interiors. Finely hand-knotted with low wool pile on cotton foundati...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, 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

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Wool, 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. 

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