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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Scandinavian 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 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
Contemporary Oversized Textured Charlotte Carpet by Alberto Levi Gallery
Located in Milan, IT
Charlotte represents at its best the aim of our textured collections of contemporary rugs, in that it's perfectly in balance between the warm tonalities of Moroccan Berber rugs and t...
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2010s Afghan Scandinavian Modern 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
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection of textured flat weaves where the material is employed in such a way as to create a ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian 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
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 Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian style kilim from our celebrated flatweave collection. This 10x14 rug enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthetics with a dextrous geometric pattern casting a 3...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet "Korall" by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården Eringsboda
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet “Korall” by Erik Lundberg for Vävaregården i Eringsboda, Sweden. Fields in beige, white, black, yellow and orange. Hand...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
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
1960s Rya Rug from Sweden in Brown, Yellow and White Tones
Located in København K, 84
Beautiful midcentury Swedish Rya rug in 100 % wool in yellow, brown and white tones. Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Swedish Inspired Scandinavian Modern Style Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 12'10
Located in Dallas, TX
30962 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 12'10. This handwoven Swedish-style kilim rug showcases the dynamic and adventurous facet of Scandinavian design, captivating viewers wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
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 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 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
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish inspired flat weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'0" × 6'0" (121 × 182 cm).
A perfect mix of chic and practicality, contemporary Swedish rugs can comple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian 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
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
Contemporary Swedish Design Blue and White Flat-Woven Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish design blue and white flat-woven rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 14'2" (304 × 431 cm).
True beauty lies in simplicity and that’s something the Scandinavia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exemplifying a modern take on Swedish styles, a 3x5 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Kilim collection. The handwoven rug enjoys a smart application of geometr...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
New Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'7" × 5'7" (139 × 170 cm)
A modern Swedish inspired flat weave wool rug was made in complete accordance with the philo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Geometric Swedish Style Blue Grey Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized geometric Swedish style blue grey handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'10" × 25'7" (452 × 779 cm)
A perfect mix of chic and practicality, contemporary Swedish rugs ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x8.4 ft Traditional Handmade Anatolian Rug, Vintage Geometric Pattern Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Flen Swedish Inspired Blue, Gray Wool Pile by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Flen Swedish inspired blue, gray wool pile by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'3" × 14'8" (312 × 447 cm).
Inspired by traditional art of Swedish Flen Muncipality, this stunni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm)
This modern Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Rya Rug by Marianne Richter for Östergyllen in Sweden
Located in København K, 84
Vintage Swedish green and blue rya rug by Marianne Richter for Ötergyllen rya, 1960s. Handmade by Rya weaving technique from 100% wool.
Swedish textil...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Fragment Runner
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Fragment Runner
Size: 1'10" × 10'0" (55 × 304 cm)
The true beauty lies in simplicity and that’s something the Scandinavians knew long ago while creating the foundation...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 12'2" (304 × 370 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Gray, Green, Lavender
Construction: Flat Weave
Material: Wool
Pattern: Geome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'1" × 13'10" (307 × 421 cm)
Color: Beige, Green
Construction: Flat Weave
Material: Wool
Pattern: Geometric
Style: Scandinavian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal rug - Beige, pink, blue - 3.3x6.5feet / 103x200cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
This little guy here is such a lovely rug! I selected it from piles of carpets as I have always loved a good vintage Azilal rug with pops of colors. This one here shows a composition...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rya carpet 'Kolmården' by Marianne Richter, Östergyllan, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Scandinavian modern rya carpet designed by Marianne Richter for Östergyllan, Sweden, during the 1960s.
Model is named 'Kolmården'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Checkered Swedish Green Half Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Checkered Swedish Green Half Pile Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'10" × 20'2" (421 × 614 cm)
Color: Beige, Black, Green
Construction: High-Low, Knotted
Material: Wool
Pattern: Geo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Style Geometric Room Size Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Persian flat-woven rug handmade during the 21st century. The appeal and texture are very much Swedish/Scandinavian due to the use of the Swedish flat-weave weavi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Pile Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Pile Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'3" × 12'7" (312 × 383 cm)
Thanks to bold rugs you can find new ways of making interiors brighter and more inviting than e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21788 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'10 x 07'06. Enter a realm of vibrant aesthetics with Boujad rugs, celebrated for their dynamic geometric motifs and striking color palettes. Tra...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite rug - Brown/multicolor - 3.1x5.9feet / 96x180cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Here is a small, versatile rug with such a strong character! Main background color is a mahogany brown with 2 large diamonds full of bright colors and 2 smaller ones in sky blue and ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Very Long Swedish Rug Depicting a Village in Shades of Blue, Green, and Brown
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very long Swedish rug depicting a small village in shades of blue, green, and brown An elegant and modern interpretation by a gifted unknown designer. Discover an exclusive masterpie...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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. The Rug is a unique piece handmade using recycled fabric scraps transformed into beautiful work of art. The sma...
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1990s Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
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Fabric
Keivan Woven Arts Piled Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug In Neutral Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Piled Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug In Neutral Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug RJK-29646, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian piled rug.
Measure...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design Rug with Green, Gray, and Peach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design Rug with Green, Gray, and Peach. Keivan Woven Arts / rug RJK-24598, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian flat-weave.
Measur...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Flossa Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary flossa rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 14'0" × 18'0" (426 × 548 cm).
Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of modern rugs inspired by mid-century Swedish d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish inspired geometric rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
Traditional Scandinavian rug-craft has conquered the hearts of designers and art ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 16'9" × 21'9" (510 × 662 cm)
The true beauty lies in simplicity and that’s something the Scandinavians knew long ago while creating the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish inspired flat weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'6" × 15'0" (350 × 457 cm)
A modern, geometric, handmade flatweave wool rug of Scandinavian inspiration. The rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Swedish Design Beige and Brown Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Design beige and brown flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 3'10" × 5'9" (116 × 175 cm)
Scandinavian design is one of the most desired décor styles in the world an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Design Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish design flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 13'0" × 22'1" (396 × 673 cm).
Tradition is a very important part of Swedish design, seen not only in texti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'6" × 18'0" (381 × 548 cm)
When it comes to Swedish rugs, one has to be prepared for uniqueness of their des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
Located in Tallinn, EE
Vintage red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, a timeless symbol of Moroccan weaving tradition. Crafted by skilled artisans of the Beni Mrirt tribe nestled in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, these ...
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1980s Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Contemporary Bluebell Swedish Rya Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bluebell Swedish Rya design rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 2'10" × 7'3" (86 × 220 cm).
Contemporary Swedish rugs are a real treat not only for interior designers, but a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in White, Greige Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents this exquisite 10x14 Scandinavian kilim from the Morocco line of the award-winning flat weave texture. The handwoven piece flows in an all over half diamond patt...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Oversized Swedish Style Red Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern oversized Swedish style red flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 17'1" × 22'6" (520 × 685 cm)
This oversized Swedish flat weave rug was made in complete accordance with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Swedish Design Blue Hand Knotted Wool Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish design blue hand knotted wool pile rug.
Size: 11'10" × 17'7" (360 × 535 cm).
A modern, geometric, hand-knotted wool rug of Scandinavian inspiration. The all over geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Scandinavian Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Scandinavian design hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'10" × 7'1" (147 × 215 cm).
Scandinavian design is one of the most sough-after decorating styles in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern 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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