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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 legendary 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.

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
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 More Carpets

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Leather

Traditional Portuguese Needlepoint Rug Small Handwoven Wool Carpet Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
On the lookout for a new carpet to enhance your living room or bedroom? This Beautiful rug could make the perfect accessory. This elegant wool needlepoint is a classic example of a m...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Yellow High Pile Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage high pile cotton-viscose rug in yellow-black-brown-gray hues. The rug is heavy. 2 items are available. Additional information: Origin: Sweden Design period: 1960s Dimensions...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Cotton

Italian 1960s Burned Orange and Beige Lounge Carpet
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Wool Textile Wall Hanging in the style of Joan Miro
Located in Kansas City, MO
1960s wall hanging tapestry in the style of Joan Miro. Excellent condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric

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 More Carpets

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Mid Century Small Handmade Wool Beige Accent Floor Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
This gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern accent rug is exquisitely crafted from hand-loomed 100% wool in varying shades of natural medium brown and f...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Small Pop Art Psychedelic 1970s High Pile Rug by Reichel Rugs, Germany
By Besmer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Small rug with Pop Art pattern Decade: 1970s Orgin: Germany Producer: REICHEL, Germany This rug is a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. This high quality rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by Reichel in the Germany. Its is made in high quality technique. It is made from pure new wool pile and it is still in a good vintage condition. Fantastic coloration in bright beige, ochre and brown tones. the design of the rug is reminiscent with Panton designs of 1960s and 1970s. An interesting piece for every modern home in a lovely vintage condition. would fit well in any home with 1960s-1970s decor...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Acrylic

Vintage Spanish Wool Rug, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wool rug manufactured by Aledeco from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Wool D...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1970s Small Danish Abstract Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1970s Small Danish Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1970s Small Danish Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Chinese Area Rug, Pink Wool Carpet Rug Small Handwoven
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant handmade carpet was constructed in the 1990s in China. The central design has been woven on a pink field with peach, purple and green accent colours that make up the flo...
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1980s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool

1970s Small Danish Wool Abstract Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1960s Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Small Wool Ege Rya Carpet / Rug, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Denmark, around 1960s. - Very good original condition. - Cleaned. RJ
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Midcentury Small Wool Ege Rya Carpet / Rug , Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Denmark , around 1960s - Very good original condition - Cleaned. RJ
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Hand Knotted Modern Serta 2 Rug by Spacewarp
Located in Mumbai, IN
The breathtaking scale of the town of Serta 2 refuses to vacate our minds. Confluence of Moroccan weave, New Zealand wool, and inspiration from Tibet. An inspiration from a tibetan ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Wool Red Black Large Carpet Rya Rug by Marianne Richter Sweden 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rya rectangular rug designed by the Swedish designer Marianne Richter and produced by the AB Wahlbecks factory in Sweden in the 1960s. This carpet model called "Kolmården" was made w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Rare Carpet or Rug Hexagon, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Vintage Modern Rug Kelim, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage modern rug Kelim. It was made in the 1970´s. Slight signs of age and using, but overall in good Vintage condition Dimensions: 99 x 51 cm.
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric

Vintage Spanish Wool Rug, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wool rug by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Wool D...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1950s Small Kilim Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1650s Czech Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Abstract Carpet Modern Geometric Kilim Rug Wool Kilim Area Rug 127 x 180cm
Located in Hampshire, GB
This bold and beautiful piece is a handwoven Kilim rug, constructed with a vibrant colour palette including orange, yellow, red and blue, that make up the eye-catching abstract desig...
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Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool

Mid-Century Wool Wall Carpet, Rug, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In original condition. Made in Czechoslovakia. Made from wool.  
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

One of a Kind Vintage Multi Colored Retro Cubist Carpet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
One of a kind vintage multi colored retro cubist carpet A superb looking piece dating from the 20th Century and has a lovely colour palette with orange diamonds and a hint to the east with an islamic border pattern This is a Wool Rug has large pattern along its length with un died fringes...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rustic Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Geometric mid-20th century Turkish Kilim in green, red, and orange 2'8'' x 4'9'' circa mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53349 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered che...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Pair of Blue Wool Midcentury Design Carpets, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Denmark, around 1970 - original condition - profesionally cleansed jr.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Pair of Two Design Organic Scandinavian Style Carpets, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1970s - Czechoslovakia - oOriginal and good condition - Very well preserved, cleaned. jr
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Synthetic

Handmade Carpet Modern Indian Flat-Woven Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This carpet features a modern striped design with rich colors of burnt orange and beige, this modern rug gives a subtle uplift to any room. Featuring a beautiful Minimalist design an...
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1990s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Small Geometric Wool Kilim Carpet/Rug in Style of Antonin Kybal, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1950s - Czechoslovakia. - original and good condition - very well preserved, cleaned jt.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Carpet / Rug in Ege Rya Style, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked by label - rare type.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Small Traditional Area Rug Handmade Carpet Turkish Oriental Wool
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant floral carpet was woven by hand in the 1990s. The central design has been woven on a deep red/burgundy background with a central medallion and symmetrical surrounding design. Repeating pattern borders have then framed this, sure to make the perfect accent for any room. Easily style with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift, or pair it with your modern minimalist home for a touch of texture and cosiness. Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug. Woven with organic hand-spun wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The dense pile construction makes it durable and so suitable for any room in your home. TOur team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. AS well as cushions and footstools to match your style. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Small Traditional area rug...
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1990s Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Small Geometric Abstract Wool Bouclé Carpet/Rug-1950s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1950s - Czechoslovakia - bright colours - newly hemed around - original and good condition - very well preserved, cleaned jr.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Deco rug with a thin striped design. Measures: 2'5''x 3'11''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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Geometric Abstract Wool Bouclé Carpet / Rug-1950s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Around 1950s - Czechoslovakia - Bright colours - Newly hemed around - Original and good condition - Very well preserved, cleaned. jr
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Carpets Vintage Rugs, Geometric Oriental Red Beige Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This geometric wool area rug was woven by hand with a fantastic tribal village design. The central pattern features a cream background with medallions that have been incorporated in ...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Small Geometric Wool Kilim Carpet Designed by Antonin Kybal, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- publicated in books and magazines - around 1940s - desing: Antonin Kybal - Czechoslovakia. - original and good condition - very well preserved jt.
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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

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Wool

1970s Danish Midcentury Wool Rug by Nordiska Industri
By Nordiska Industri 1
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition with minor signs of wear.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Handwoven Fragment Oriental Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This wool rug is a great example of Caucasian rugs in the 1880s. Intricately woven by hand, this fine wool rug features an oriental floral design. The central pattern has been woven ...
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1880s Caucasian Antique Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53343, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered stripe pa...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Multicolored Southwest Motif Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century multicolored southwest motif flatweave wool rug The rug measures: 67 wide x 38.5 inches deep We take our photos in a controlled l...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Oriental Red and Gold Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century oriental red and gold rug This rug is in great vintage condition This rug measures: 59 wide x 34 inches deep We take our phot...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Carpet Green Vintage Rug, Classic Oriental Wool Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Elegantly woven with a top to bottom design, a double pillar design and chandelier design, a traditional design known to date back to 5000 BC. The delicate design and floral patterns...
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool

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

Mid Century Aubergine Medium Pile Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Aubergine medium pile wool rug This rug is in good vintage condition This rug measures: 63 wide x 39 inches deep We take our photos...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1960s Danish Wool Carpet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Mid Century Gray and Brown Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century gray and brown flat weave wool rug This Rug in in Excellent Vintage Condition This rug measures: 51 wide x 38 inches deep We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Off White Wool Shag Rug 56 X 81
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern style abstract shag rug. Offered is a vintage mid century Danish modern off white wool shag 56" x 81.5". Estimated 1970s. It is made from wool. It features a hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Composition

Cream Blue Wool Kilim Runner Rug, Traditional Handmade Flat-weave Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fine wool kilim rug was woven by hand in Afghanistan in the early 21st century. The design features a bold geometric pattern woven in a repeating design, displaying a rich colou...
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Carpet Blue Wool Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lucca, IT
Blue wool carpet Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960.Bellissimo tappeto nei toni azzurri in lana, lavoro degli anni 60 .Non individuata la produzione. Con...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Small Midcentury Design Carpet in Ege Rya Style, Denmark, 1970
Located in Praha, CZ
- Denmark, around 1970 - good original condition - profesionally cleansed.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Vintage Persian Mashhad Scatter Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75168, vintage Persian Mashhad Scatter rug with Mid-Century Modern style. With timeless appeal and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad scatter ru...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

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