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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Colorful American Braid Confetti Throw Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind American Braid throw size rug from the late 20th century with a borderless confetti pattern Measures: 2'2'' x 3'3'' American Braided rugs provided a way for peopl...
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Turkish Art Deco Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size Turkish Art Deco rug from the middle of the 20th century in yellow-green and dark brown Measures: 5'4'' x 5'4''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Red Persian Lori Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78886 Vintage Persian Lori Rug, 04'10 x 08'01. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and vibrant artistry. At its he...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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 More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bold Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
21254 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 08'10. Bold boho chic meets Midcentury Modern in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The distinctive tribal design and lively eart...
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Wool

Yellow Field Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Zeki Muren Turkish Deco style intermediate size rug. Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the mid-20th century who studied decorative...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Merino Wool Rug High Pile & Flatweave White&Brown Asante
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest merino wool yarns by artisans in north of India. The brown part has a thickness of 6mm and the white part is 15mm. Each rug is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Square Persian Lori Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78876 Distressed Vintage Square Persian Lori Rug, 04'00 x 04'05. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Lori rug showcases a lovingly time-worn elegance that brings a touc...
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Wool

Vintage Square Persian Lori Carpet
Vintage Square Persian Lori Carpet
$1,343 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Bergama Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century restored Turkish Bergama rug. The field is coral, the border is orange, dominant accents in blue and brown, circa 1880 Measures: 4'6" x 5'1" Bergama carpet ar...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Feminine Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Deco rug with an all-over repetitive design in feminine colors. 5'2'' x 8'6''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Feminine Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Feminine Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
$1,750 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish flat-weave Kilim.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Long Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52141 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Long Runner. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern style features fo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zebra Like Motif Modern Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind modern Persian Kilim in black and white with a zebra-like motif Measures: 8'6" x 11'4".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century geometric kilim in brown, ivory and camel tones. Measures: 8'3'' x 10'7''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Gray Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind decorative vintage Turkish Konya runner in grays and gold-yellow tones.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Room square size Turkish Kilim from the middle of the 20th century in warm colors Measures: 9'10'' x 11'
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile Loop White Maji
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 10mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Infamous Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of kind hand knotted Turkish Zeki Muren rug Measures: 5' x 8'6" Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th centu...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1940's Vintage Romanian Carpet with Cloudband Design
Located in Dallas, TX
74660 Vintage Romanian Isfahan Rug, 07'08 x 11'00. Romanian Isfahan rugs are high-quality, hand-knotted rugs inspired by traditional Persian Isfahan d...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1960's Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Kilim Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76396 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 07'04 x 16'11. Woven beneath the overcast canopy of the Alborz Mountains, where cloud and forest embrace the fertile plains of northern Ir...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish kilim with a striped motif in browns and cream.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Angora Wool Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century full pile Angora Oushak rug. Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as well as for their high quality and exceptional beauty, which makes them excellent de...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Small Pattern Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish deco small runner with faded predominant accents in rose, brown green, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 3'6" x 6'11".
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
79008 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 03'04 x 10'08. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug runner embodies the timeless artistry and craftsmanship of the Heriz...
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1950's Persian Heriz Carpet Runner
1950's Persian Heriz Carpet Runner
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century geometric kilim in brown, ivory and camel tones Measures: 10'1'' x 14'.
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Wool

Neutral Mid 20th Century Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade mid-century Turkish weave in khaki and taupes. Measures: 4'3'' x 6'8''.
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1950s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 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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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Neutral Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Neutral color vintage one of a kind wide Turkish Deco gallery runner with an all-over diamond motif A chic piece, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 4'5” x 11'4”.
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Colorful American Braid Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind colorful American Braid runner from the late 20th century Measures: 2'6'' x 9'1'' American Braided rugs provided a way for people to...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Cotton, Yarn, Organic Material, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Neutral Square Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
20th-century neutral color kilim with a striped design Measures: 5' x 5'10".
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Charcoal Turkish 20th Century Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Kilim with Minimalist plain design with an overall charcoal shade, small motifs spotted in light blue too Measures: 5'11" x 9'1".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Merino Wool Rug High Pile & Flatweave White&Brown Asante
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest merino wool yarns by artisans in north of India. The brown part has a thickness of 6mm and the white part is 15mm. Each rug is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Shabby Chic Turkish Deco Minimalist Runner, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury one of a kind Turkish Anatolian deco style runner. Very slick! Measures: 2' x 4'5".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in New York, NY
Wide and long Turkish geometric Kilim flat-weave runner. 3'7'' x 15'1''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mint Green Vintage Turkish Anatolian Deco Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fun-loving one-of-a-kind handmade Turkish Anatolian rug with an all-over checkerboard motif. One of our personal favorites in our Turkish Anatolian collection. Measures: 5'7'' x...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Soft Red Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Soft red Turkish deco wide runner from the mid-20th century with an all-over repetitive design. A chic piece, circa mid-20th century. Measures: 3'8” x 6'...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51987 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'05 x 07'09. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the esteemed Tur...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Round Large Carpet Diameter Black with Multicolored Italian Design, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round large carpet diameter cm 280 black with multicolored Italian design, 1960. There are small spots present of originality
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Synthetic

New Contemporary Biophilic Wool and Silk Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
31013 Contemporary Abstract Biophilic Wool and Silk Rug, 08'11 x 12'00. Step into a realm of enchanting beauty with this hand-knotted wool and silk contemporary abstract biophilic ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Samit Borgosesia Midcentury Blue and White Pure Virgin Wool Italian Rug, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue and white pure virgin wool rug. This wonderful carpet was produced by Samit Borgosesia in Italy during the 1970s. This item...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Charlotte Perriand Graffiti Rug by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Graffiti rug. Measures: 300 x 400 cm. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy Designed by Charlotte Perriand - Cassina with cc-tapis Thanks to its passion for exc...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Samit Borgosesia Midcentury Blue and White Virgin Wool Italian Carpet, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue and white pure virgin wool carpet. This wonderful rug was produced by Samit Borgosesia in Italy during the 1970s. This item...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Turkish Tulu rug with a repetitive branch design throughout on an ivory field, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Navy Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size Persian Malayer rug with an all-over repetitive motif on a navy blue field. Primitive, masculine for the rug connoisseur.             
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78848 Vintage Persian Lori Rug, 05'01 x 08'08. This enchanting hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug is a captivating piece that beautifully blends traditional craftsmanship wit...
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Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
$2,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21395 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'07 x 13'08. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Bohemian Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Berber Rug, 02'07 x 23'02
Located in Dallas, TX
21777 Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 23'02. Presenting an exquisite vintage Moroccan kilim rug runner, meticulously handwoven with extra-long dimensions by the skilled a...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile White Grey Beige Flakes
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Pictorial Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind shabby chic mid-20th century Turkish deco pictorial rug. 6'6'' x 10'3''
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Pictorial Turkish Rug
Pictorial Turkish Rug
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30545 Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Rug, 09'03 x 12'00. This hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug features three columns of diamond lattices unfolding across the side...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?53581 Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 04'08 x 15'02. ??Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and modern style...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A vintage turkish kilim with a striped motif in browns and cream. 5'1'' x 9'9''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
a fun small runner size mid 20th century Turkish Deco rug with a repetitive diamond motif throughout 3'6'' x 7'1''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Checkerboard Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61071 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard Design, 03'10 x 07'03. Neutral earth-tone Persian Gabbeh rugs represent a traditional style known for their simplicity, thick pile,...
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile White Grey Beige Flakes
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful vintage one of a kind narrow Turkish Anatolian runner.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
Midcentury Turkish Anatolian Runner
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Persian Colorful Tribal Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century weathered textured appeal Persian Afshar rug with a colorful all-over diamond shaped design. Measures: 5' x 8'6''.
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Berber Tribes of Morocco Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'06
Located in Dallas, TX
21489 Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'06. Step into the free-spirited embrace of Berber Tribe tradition with this enchanting hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Chocolate Brown Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage midcentury Turkish rug having a contemporary design on a predominant chocolate brown background. Measures: 6'9'' x 9'2''.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Indian Lahore Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indian Lahore carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Indian Lahore Rug
Vintage Indian Lahore Rug
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off

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