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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Bohemian
Vintage Berber Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74729 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 10'05. Nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Beni M'Guild rugs are emblematic of a cherished tradition deeply ingrained wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Persian Deco rug in various shades in brown
Measures: 4'1” x 6'3”.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
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
Stunning Vintage Tiger Animal Pelt Design Rug 3'10" x 6'2"
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Tiger Animal Pelt Design Rug, Country of origin: India, Circa date: Vintage
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Organic Modern Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Hygge Meets Subtle Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
20787 Organic Modern Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 07'02 x 10'04. In the realm of Shibui design aesthetics, discover the allure of simplicity and refinement woven into this meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish Tulu carpet with predominant bright pink arch's on an abrashed lavender field with various shades of gray.
3'8'' x 5'1''
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields 1972 Colorful Geometric Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Chocolate brown, saffron yellow, sky blue, grass green, and Chinese red, combined in a Mayan-inspired abstract pattern, are the outstanding features of this 6' x 8' wool rug by custo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Boho Chic Moroccan Multi-color Stripe Design Small Rug or Carpet
Located in Plainview, NY
A Boho Chic Moroccan Multi-color Stripe Design Small Rug or Carpet. Featuring vibrant joyful colors, the Rug is a unique piece handmade using recycled fabric scraps transformed into...
Category
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
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 Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Bohemian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish runner woven in central turkey. Even medium pile throughout.
2'9'' x 13'6''
Category
20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Jute Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Solid Jute Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Jute Scalloped Rug, Natural Jute Dhurrie -6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing techniques u...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Wool Kilim in Brown Stripe, Handmade in Turkey
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Handmade by skilled weavers in Turkey, this panel stripe rug in rich earthy brown tones is both timeless and contemporary.
Our Turkish rugs are made using ancient art forms passed ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Jute Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Grey, Jute Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Jute Scalloped Rug, Grey And Natural Jute Dhurrie -4'x6'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing tec...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Blue Silk Rug Handwoven Grey Gold Carpet Area Rug 90 x 150 cm
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fine silk rug was woven by hand in India in the early 21st century. The design has been woven on a subtle grey background with gold accents, making up a symmetrical elegant design. This vintage carpet has been woven to perfection and is sure to seamlessly tie in with any home interior.
Constructed with only the best locally sourced materials and traditional techniques this Fine wool rug is sure to last for generations. Hand-spun wool and cotton have been organically dyed with vegetable dyeing techniques that produce both vivid and subtle tones. This elegant silk rug 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. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now.
Bohemian silk rug handwoven grey gold carpet...
Category
2010s Chinese Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage Red Runner
Located in New York, NY
Red woven runner purchased from a local artisan in Morocco. In used condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Rug in White and Black Square Rug Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with unique blend of hand knotted New Zealand wool, all natural silk, and exotic proprietary yarns as a 4 x 4 square rug, this Mid-Century Modern rug hails from the latest addit...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Square Shape Area Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century one of a kind Turkish rug with casual floral motif in camels, soft green and apricot surrounded by a soft brown thin border.
4'6''x 5'7''
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern 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
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Berber Carpet. 5 ft 9 in x 10 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Moroccan Berber Shaggy Beni Ourain Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Morocco, Circa Date: Mid – 20th Century. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.75 m x 3.3 m)
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Moroccan Rug.6 ft 2 in x 10 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Moroccan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Morocco, Circa date: Mid – 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 2 in x 10 ft 5 in (1.88 m x 3.17 m)
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century. A true oddity. Brown and black leather squares alternate in a chessboard (checkerboard) ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Ege Rya Style Rug or Carpet, Denmark, 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
- in Ege Rya style.
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Zabihi Collection Pink Silk Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Turkish Kayseri rug in gold, cream and bubble gum pink field. Has a silky sheen and texture to it.
3'11'' x 5'10''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wool
1969 Mid Century Edward Fields Large Area Rug
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized wool rug with contrasting boarder tones in black , yellow with butterscotch as the main color . Retains the backing edge trim with the manufactures imprint , Edward Fie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Jute Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Red And Jute Scalloped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade Jute Scalloped Rug, Red And Natural Jute Dhurrie -4'x6'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing tech...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Area Rug, Handmade Carpet Cream Floral Rug Beige Brown Rugs for Sale
Located in Hampshire, GB
This traditional Ziegler rug is one of our more luxurious rugs made on own looms by our master weavers of Afghan rugs. This cream rug is made with organic vegetable dyes all handspun...
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Vibrant Red and Blue Large Vintage Turkish Bolster Size Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from a vintage Turkish Anatolian rug.
Measures: 16 x 32''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Turkish Rag Style Oversize Kilim
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Late 20th Century Turkish Rag style Turkish Kilim
Measures: 12' x 15'9''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wild Elegance: Boar Leather Rug, a Unique Statement Piece
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Grey And Coral Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Pale Aqua, Cream And Coral Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug- 6'x9' (180x270cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ya...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21750 Vintage Neutral Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'04 x 08'09. Neutral Beni M'Guild Moroccan rugs typically refer to rugs that feature subdued or earthy tones inspired by colors of n...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
21749 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'08 x 08'00. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs serve as exquisite embodiments of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship, meticulously fashioned by adept Berbe...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21748 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'07 x 07'05. Hailing from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe in Morocco, these finely crafted rugs embody a profound respect for tradition, evid...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pink Boujad Moroccan Rug, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21801 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 10'04. Boujad rugs, born in Morocco's Boujad region, transcend their practical purpose to emerge as exquisite handwoven treasures that ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21746 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'02 x 09'05. Nestled in Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains, Beni M'Guild rugs epitomize a cherished Berber tradition, meticulously crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Botanic Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Vintage Botanic Hooked Rug
Size: 5'10" × 9'0" (177 × 274 cm)
A modern second quarter of the 20th century hooked antique carpet having an overall lozenge lattice formed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Samarkand Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Samarkand navy blue and beige handmade wool carpet.
Size: 4'0" × 6'2" (121 × 187 cm)
This beautiful vintage rug is a Classic example of the exceptional artistry from Samar...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21740 Vintage Pink Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'07 x 07'04. Enter the spirited world of Azilal rugs, where each delicate thread intricately weaves a tale spun by skilled artisans amidst t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped rug
Size: 3'6" × 6'5" (106 × 195 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern of blue stri...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double Sided Rug in Beige, Gray, Yellow.
Size: 4'2" × 5'8" (127 × 172 cm).
A geometric mid-20th century double sided Scandinavian flat-weave wool rug. The design alte...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Geometric Flat-Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Geometric flat-weave wool rug
Size: 5'7" × 7'5" (170 × 226 cm)
Looking at this lovely vintage Swedish flat-woven rug one right away realizes the immense power of Scan...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish brown, yellow flat-weave rug signed by Ingegerd Silow.
Size: 5'5" × 7'8" (165 × 233 cm)
Ingegerd Silow is considered to be one of the most influential figure...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21737 Vintage Red Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'02 x 08'10. Red Moroccan Azilal rugs stand as exquisite examples of traditional Moroccan artisanship, meticulously crafted by skilled Berber...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x12 Blue, White Scallop Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Blue And White Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-3'x12' (90x360cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn....
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
21733 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'09 x 04'04. Originating from Morocco's Boujad region, Boujad rugs are far more than simple floor coverings; they are intricate masterpieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x8 Green And Blue Stripe Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Green And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-3x8 feet (90x240cm)
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
Small Vintage Red Blue Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage geometric red, blue Swedish flat-weave wool rug
Size: 1'10" × 3'5" (55 × 104 cm)
The main field of the vintage rug, bearing an all-over lattice of diamond-enclosed flow...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Vintage Rag Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century handmade vintage rag rug.
Size: 7'0" × 11'10" (213 × 360 cm)
Color: Beige, black, blue, orange, red, yellow.
This European vintage rag rug features an all-over desig...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Pair of Wool Rugs , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- professionally cleaned
- Dimesnions of the smaller one : Width : 139cm , Depth: 63cm , Height 1cm
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Desso Attr. "Wave" Long-Pile Rya Rug, Nertherlands 1970s
By Desso
Located in Naples, IT
Rya "Wave" rug from the 1970s great example of 1970s pop art interiors, high quality. It is made of wool and is in excellent vintage condition. Fantastic coloring in different shade...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th century Neutral Color Turkish Oushak rug
Measures: 6'3'' x 8'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Geometric Swedish Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage geometric Swedish beige, brown, gold, green wool rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 4'6" × 6'5" (137 × 195 cm).
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish blue flat woven rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 5'6" × 7'5" (167 × 226 cm)
A mid-century, Swedish flatweave wool rug made by Ingegerd Silow with woven initials (IS) at a ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Tribal Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tribal Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 5'8" × 9'10" (172 × 299 cm)
This vintage Moroccan rug dates back to 1955 and is hand-woven out of wool. The quality of the wool used...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Cozy Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21751 Colorful Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'04 x 09'00. Emerging with vibrant energy from the heart of central Morocco's provincial capital, nestled in the High Atlas Mountains, u...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Runner, 3x8 Cream & Green Checked Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Blue And Green Windowpane Checked Indian Dhurrie Runner Rug-3'x8' (90x240cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton y...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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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