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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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Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, MMF
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1966.
Wool.
Signed.
Tapestry technique.
Provenance: From a private Swedish collection.
The int...
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1960s Swedish 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...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Relief pile technique.
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson "Randig Med Tvist" Carpet
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A graphic and beautifully colored handwoven wool Randig Med Tvist flat-weave carpet by Swedish textile artist Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Midcentury Tulu Red and White Wool Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1950, this vintage midcentury wool rug employs a Classic Tulu design with its own distinguishing geometric element. Hand knotted in especially thick wool p...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Rug, Turkish Carpet in Bright Yellow, Red, Blue, Green & Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Mid-Century rug rests on a saturated yellow background with brilliant accent colors. The design consists of intertwined threads running along the length of the piece, ...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid century Scandinavian white with yellow circles wool Rya Ege rug 6 x 8
By Ege Rya
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century colorful Scandinavian white with large circle patterns wool shag Ege Rya rug. Beautiful playful white with yellows oranges. Nice medium pile soft wool woven rug. Good vin...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x7 Ft Authentic Vintage Hand Knotted Turkish Floral Accent Rug in Red and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand knotted Turkish rug features an all-over design of kaleidoscopic floral heads in red, gold, blue and green in its field and a plain main border in red.
The rug has...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Transitional in Multicolor Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage mid-century Moroccan rug resembles modern patterns hailing from the Azilal mountain region, often employed both as flooring and wall displays. Originating from Morocco i...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.8x6 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Anatolian Accent Rug in Orange for Modern Homes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish area rug re-dyed in orange color for contemporary interiors.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Professionally washed.
Sturdy and can be us...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Desso Rug in Wool Denmark 1960s
Located in Lucca, IT
Desso Carpet Mid-Century Modern in Wool Denmark 1960s .Beautiful 1960s wool rug
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug or Wall Tapestry by Ege Rya, Denmark 1965
By Ege Rya
Located in Herentals, BE
High pile rug with a typical 1960s image in very vivid colors and original condition
The carpet is in very good condition, it has always been used as a tapestry and not as a rug.
It ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström Rubirosa Grön Carpet in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB (MMF AB), carpet ‘Rubirosa Grön’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, designed 1958
An exceptional hand-woven carped designed by female text...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
7x10 Ft Handmade Distressed 1950s Turkish Rug in Gray and Taupe, Modern Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug in gray and taupe. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suita...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White/Mocha and Rare Size
Located in Milan, IT
The rugs of the Beni Ouarain tribal confederacy differ from other Berber weavings in that they are woven almost exclusively on an ivory background and decorated with abstract geometr...
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1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim rug "Ringsjön" by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage Swedish Kilim rug in a design called "Ringsjon" by Ingegerd Silow from 1966. Design with large geometric areas of brown, gray and blue with accent colors in pink, y...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Danish Modern Pop Art Wool Rya Rug by Hojer Eksport Wilton, 1960s, Denmark
Located in Firenze, FI
This huge Danish Rug manufactured by Hojer Eksport Wilton in the 1960's
Vintage made with a high quality Danish weaving technique RYA, made of pure woo...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Unika Vaev, Ross Littell
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade "Rya" rug by Ross Littell made in Denmark in the 1960s at Unika-Væv. Hand woven in the Scandinavian Rya-tradition with a long pile in wonderful blue, grey and brown co...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Swedish Vintage Flatweave Wool Rug "Skogsbryn" by Judith Johansson
Located in Rö, SE
Rare Swedish Vintage Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Rug "Skogsbryn" by Judith Johansson (1916-1993)
Size: 96.5" × 67" (245 cm × 170 cm)
Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. A beautiful flat-weave wool rug handmade in Sweden by renowned textile artist Judith Johansson. Signed with woven initials JJ at the corner of the rug.
This rare rug celebrates the Swedish forest with its unique patterns and with its name, "Skogsbryn", which means forest edge in English.
Its colors are greens, yellows, lilacs and oranges.
100% wool. Made in Sweden in the 1960's.
A piece of Scandinavian modern design to bring an edgy yet subdued feeling to your space.
Judith Johansson drew inspiration from nature and was commissioned by the Swedish Royal Family.
She never made sketches or notes on-site but had a photographic memory, a strong sense of color, and paid careful attention to the symbolism in the sacred textiles...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Runner Caucasian Handmade Kilim Rug Red Wool Flatweave Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant flat-weave runner rug is an excellent example of Caucasian Kilims from the 1950s. The design features a repeating all over pattern woven with accents of red, beige blue and green. The design and colour palette in this runner rug is sure to make the perfect accent accessory for any room.
Constructed with fine hand-spun wool and cotton. Dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques used for generations. The colour and design of this fine Anatolian rug make it the perfect accent accessory for any home.
Easily style this fine wool rug with your vintage or antique home interiors...
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1950s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
Mid century Scandinavian abstract warm color geometric large Rya Ege rug 10 x 12
By Ege Rya
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century colorful Scandinavian abstract large shag Ege Rya rug. Beautiful abstract geometric yellows oranges and reds. Nice medium pile soft wool woven rug. Good vintage condition...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Kryddnejlikan' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Kryddnejlikan’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1950
Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by the celebrated Swedis...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Old and Unusual Beni Ouarain Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ida Rydelius, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ida Rydelius
Located in High Point, NC
A pink, brown and purple flat-weave wool carpet designed and produced by Ida Rydelius, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, brown and yellow-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed and produced by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large flat wave rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug designed by Ingegerd Silow . Circa 1950th.
Signed IS. Sweden. Hand woven wool. Dimensions: L 117″. W 74″ .
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, pink, orange and off-white flat weave wood carpet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, brown and yellow-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed and produced by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Erik Lundberg, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, green and pink-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed by Erik Lundberg and produced by Vävaregården, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A multi-colored flat-weave wool carpet model "Blå Taggen" designed and produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink, brown and yellow flat-weave wool carpet designed and produced by Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Modernist Desso Round Carpet, Op Art
By Desso
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s Modernist round carpet by Desso, designed in the Netherlands, Pop art period. It is made from polyacryl wool and it is still in a very good vintage condition. Beautiful bright ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage German modern rug, « Forest »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
WOODLAND GEWEBIE NATUR
Discover the elegance of this stunning 1970s carpet crafted in Germany by Cromwell Tefzet. Thick wool, Scandinavian-inspired design, and a stylized forest moti...
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rölakan / Swedish flatweave carpet by Polly Björkman, 248x162 cm, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful swedish flat-weave / rölakan carpet by Polly Björkman / monogram PB.
Pink and white with beautiful details in blue, brown and light purple.
Professionally cleaned and i...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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
Webteppich 50er Jahre Maria Katzgrau UNIKAT
Located in Aachen, DE
Unikat-Teppich der Glaskünstlerin Maria Katzgrau aus den 50er-Jahren. Flor im Top-Zustand, sauber. Tiefschwarzer Fond mit gelben zeittypischen Linienelementen.
Maria Katzgrau (* 4. ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingrid Dessau. Double weaved - this reversible carpet can be used on both sides. Geometric design in shades of marled gray yarns, musta...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Midcentury Geometric Burgundy and Gray Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury runner is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidiscipli...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Swedish Midcentury modern Ingegerd Silow Flat Wool Rug
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish flat woven virgin wool Rug designed by Ingegerd Silow. Sweden, 1950s.
This extraordinary Kilin Technique rug features a geometric shapes pattern, a motif easily recognizable ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Märta Måås Fjetterström Handwoven 'Blå Heden' Carpet in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, handwoven 'Blå heden' carpet, wool on linen warp, Sweden, designed in 1931 and woven after 1942
This handwoven carpet is desi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Linen
Märta Måås-Fjetterström. "Tockarp”. Handwoven wool "rya" carpet.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Märta Måås-Fjetterström (1873-1941)
“Tockarp”. Handwoven wool "rya" carpet with brown, white, light brown, and pink geometric decoration on a blue base.
Executed before 1941 by Märta...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Italian 1960s Burned Orange and Beige Lounge Carpet
By Desso
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing and very decorative Midcentury Modern carpet in wonderful shades of burned orange, beige and different brown colours was design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Swedish Midcentury modern Anna Greta Sjökvist Flat Wool Rug
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish flat woven virgin wool Rug designed by Anna-Greta Sjökvist for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden, 1950s.
This extraordinary Kilin Technique rug features a geometric pattern of crab-like ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Swedish Midcentury modern Anna Greta Sjökvist Flat Wool Rug
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish flat woven virgin wool Rug designed by Anna-Greta Sjökvist for Svenskt Tenn. Sweden, 1950s.
This extraordinary Kilin Technique rug features a geometric pattern of crab-like ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Runner with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional hand made Chobi wool runner with beautiful multi-colored floral design and fringe. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 10x13 Black Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 10x13 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been...
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1940s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 6x8 Blue Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 6x8 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been m...
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1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rya Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Milan, IT
Machine woven Rya carpets were very popular in Europe in the mid-20th century, as they provided an affordable alternative to hand-knotted carpets and were often decorated, like in th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Handmade Geometric Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Anatolian hand-knotted wool rug featuring a red color field. This piece showcases beige, brown, and peach accents within a stunning geometric tribal design.
This r...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1940's Swedish Rug by Aina Kånge
By Aina Kånge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940's Swedish Rug by Aina Kånge. Beautiful Neo classic design in yellow, gray and green colored pattern against a white colored bottom. In a very good vintage with all fringes intac...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
5.8x9.6 Ft Plain Solid Red Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Shabby Chic Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handmade red re-dyed Turkish rug. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation.
Elevate your home with this unique blend of Shabby Chic allure and Turkish heritage, whe...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948s
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare wool carpet designed by the icon of Czech textil designer Antonin Kybal. One of the largest versions of this type.
Carpet has heavy traces of liquid and few damage places all vi...
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1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-Century Modern Area Rug by Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wild shag rug with vibrant orange hues and 1960s abstract pattern. Unique mid-century modern style area rug adds bright color and vintage modern style to any interior.
(Please confi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Fabric
Bobyrug’s Nice 1960’s Scandinavian Rya rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover elegance with our exquisite modern Scandinavian rya rug meticulously hand knotted with high pile wool on cotton foundation. Adorned with a captivating design featuring a pri...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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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
jr.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Synthetic
Wild Elegance: Boar Leather Rug, a Unique Statement Piece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse your space in untamed luxury with this distinctive boar leather rug. Crafted from the rich hide of wild boar, this unique piece exudes a primal yet elegant charm. The rugged ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Leather
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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