Rugs and Carpets
Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Color: Red
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Runner, 2x5.5 Feet Pink And Red Indian Striped Runner
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Raspberry Pink And Red Indian Dhurrie Runner-2'x5.5' (60x168cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Corbusier Inspired Jazz Club Scene Tapestry or Carpet from the Brussels Expo '58
By Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid-Century tapestry or carpet mounted on wood stretcher boards. Inspired by characters in Le Corbusier's seminal 1948 Book 'Modulor', two cubist musicians are pictured in a smoke-filled jazz club. Whimsical and bright, this is the type of play on Modernism that Corbusier himself would have loved, and possibly commissioned. We were actually informed that the tapestry was a part of the '58 Brussels Expo in Belgium, and it is very possible it was made for or in tribute to the French architect who was commissioned to create the Philips Pavilion...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These two rugs are a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. These two high quality high pile rugs were designed in the 1970s and manufacture...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Vintage Authentic Red Moroccan Wool Area Rug with Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Collectible antique vintage Moroccan shag rug in excellent condition. This is a solid rich red carpet that has infinite variation in the dying, giving it a captivating effect, especi...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Fort Washington, MD
A vintage Danish area wool rug made by Rya in Denmark circa 1960s. The bright colored rug features long shaggy fibers and remains in excellent co...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stunning Handmade Space Age Wool Carpet, 1970s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning handmade Space Age wool carpet, 1970s Germany.
Has been professionally cleaned. The colour shines incredibly beautiful. A stunning carpet from the 1970s in very good cond...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wool Modern Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century scandinavian modern wool Modern rug.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Antique Vintage Red Chichaoua Moroccan Wool Area Rug with Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Collectible antique vintage Moroccan shag rug in excellent condition. Handmade in Chichaoua, Morocco by artisanal craftsmen. This is a solid rich red carpet that has infinite variati...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swedish Rya Rug in Geometric Pattern of Red Orange and Black
Located in Ferndale, MI
Deep dense 100% wool shag pile square rya rug produced in Denmark circa 1965 by Dania Taepper in a geometric collage of contrasting reds and black. Measures: 90" x 90".
Rya or rye is a traditional Scandinavian wool rug with a long pile of about 1 to 3 inches. Made using a form of the Ghiordes knot to make the double-sided pile fabric. Though rya means "rug" in English, the original meaning in Sweden of rya was a bed cover with a knotted pile. The first ryas originated in the early fifteenth century as coarse, long-piled, heavy covers used by mariners instead of furs. As time went on the rugs became more bright and colorful. Now very much a part of mid century interior design.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ege Tæpper Rya Carpet
By Ege Rya
Located in Dallas, TX
78352 Vintage Danish Ege Rya Rug, 07'06 x 11'10. Ege Rya rugs are a distinctive type of Danish rug from the mid-20th century, known for their deep pile and modernist, often abstract ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Danish Orange and Yellow Wool Rya Rug
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian high pile rug has been designed and produced in Denmark 1960s.
Charming and very decorative graphic design carpet in wonderful shades of orange and yellow. Looks fa...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Red And Brown Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Red, Cream And Brown Scalloped Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x7'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Mid Century Scandinavian Rya Rug in Orange, Yellow, Red and White, Sweden 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful, vibrant Rya Rug in yellow, orange, red, brown and white. It features long threads, creating a fluffy feeling bellow your feet. There is an ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Red And White Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Red And White Indian Shooting Star Rug - 4'x6'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manu...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Red And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Red And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Modernist Danish Wall Rug from Cum Rya, 1973
By CUM Rya
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original huge 1970s wall hanging rug Rya quality made in Denmark producer: Cum Rya this wall rug is a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
4x8 Ft Vintage Hand-Kotted Plain Turkish Tulu Wool Rug in Red W/ Ivory Frame
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Vintage Turkish "Tulu" (thick-piled)rug in solid bright red with a thin ivory pile-less frame. 100% wool. Hand-knotted in Central Turkey circa 1960.
Size: 4.1 x 7.9 Ft.
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Lori Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78849 Vintage Red Persian Lori Rug, 04'11 x 07'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug exudes a captivating blend of timeless style and tribal enchantment. Dominated by a...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
No 3 Varia Set POP ART Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall rug varia set
Decade:
1970s
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
VORWERK, the design was attributed to VERNER PANTON by QUITTENBAUM AUCTION HOUSE Munich, 143B - Design
...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Vintage Cretan Greek Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78799 Vintage Red Greek Kilim Rug, 01'06 x 03'11. Handwoven Greek kilim rugs from Crete are traditional textiles known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors, made using a co...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Agda Österberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Agda Österberg
Size: 6'5" × 9'1" (195 × 276 cm)
This captivating vintage Swedish rug, attributed to renowned textile designer Agda Österberg, e...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Abstract Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- original and very good condition
- very well preserved, cleaned
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Modernist German Wall Rug by Ewald Kröner for Schloss Hackhausen, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall rug
Decade:
1970s
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Schloss Hackhausen, Germany
Design:
Ewald Kröner
This rug is a great example of 1970...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Art Deco Design Vintage Turkish Rug with Circular Motifs in Orange Red Colors
By Zeki Müren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Deco Design Vintage Turkish Rug with Circular Motifs in Orange Red Colors.
Designed and commissioned by the Turkish megastar, Zeki Müren, this...
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1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine cream wool rug is a handwoven masterpiece. Woven with fine organic materials, the central design features a bold all-over design with a red background and accents of pink, ...
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Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1960s Wool Handwoven Red Rug Vintage Retro Folk Art Carpet Throw
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and fluffy rug made in the 1950s as part of a girls dowry and passed on to the next generations.
It is made out of pure wool, hand dyed natura...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Size: 10'0" × 13'0" (304 × 396 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is a compelling study in color, texture, and understated sophistication. Handwov...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Tulu Red and Multi-Color Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey in 1950, this vintage midcentury wool rug features a more contemporary approach to a Tulu rug design. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the mixed pile height...
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1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Abstract Design Modernist Midcentury Carpet/Rug, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1970s
- Germany
- Good original condition (see the photos).
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Angora
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug by Unikataeppe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Danish area wool rug made by Unikataeppe in Denmark circa 1960s. The bright colored rug features long shaggy fibers and remains in very...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Abstract Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- around 1960s
- Czechoslovakia
- original and very good condition
- very well preserved, cleaned
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Fragment Runner in Red Tones
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Fragment Runner in Red Tones
Size: 2'0" × 8'10" (60 × 269 cm)
This captivating Swedish fragment runner showcases the essence of minimalist Scandinavian design with it...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Kilim Wool Area Rug Red Hand Made in Turkey Floral Pattern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous Kilim wool area rug or carpet, hand made in Turkey. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 59" W x 96" ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Carpet, Handmade, circa 1960, Wool Pile
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya carpet with a colorful, plush wool pile. The pile used to make this carpet is similar to Moroccan carpets
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Danish wool rug
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice Danish kilim mid-century with chevron shape in a declination of red /orange tones. Excellent condition, no stain or wear.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Double Woven Pile Rug in Rich Red, at Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double Woven Pile Rug in Rich Red
Size: 6'10" × 10'5" (208 × 317 cm)
A masterclass in Scandinavian textile minimalism, this vintage Swedish pile rug from the mid-20th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Wool Rug
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid century wool rug
1970s wool rug with bold primary colors consisting of red, purple yellow and orange stripes. Measure: 9 x 12.
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1970s Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Burnt Red Gray Area Rug by Silk Road Rug Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each of our Moroccan Beni rugs is a one-of-a-kind piece, with its own story and history. The weavers who create these beautiful textiles are part of a centuries-old tradition passed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Red And Cream Checked Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Cream, Blue And Red Checked Indian Rug-4'x6'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufact...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Violet Purple Beni Mguild Moroccan Wool Shag Midcentury Diamond Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique vintage Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains. This rug features beautiful dye, exhibiting rich color glowing violet. It w...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Original Abstract Scandinavian High Pile Örgryte Rya Rug Carpet, Sweden, 1960s
By Ege Rya, Verner Panton
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
High pile Rya rug
Decade:
1960s
Origin:
Scandinavia Sweden
Material:
100% wool
This rug is a great example of 1960s pop art interior. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Cassina Trail Rug
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Trail Rug
Earth tones add a pop of personality to gardens and terraces.
Trail is a rug designed to complete the home’s outdoor landscape by Cassina in perfect harmony with ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Large Colorful Flat-Weave Moroccan Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Handmade woven wool Moroccan rug.
Made by unkniown manufacturer in Morocco, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
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1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Red, Tan Star Pattern Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Red, Cream And Tan Bordered Indian Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Terttu Tomero Red Wool Ryijy Weaving Rug "Katiska" "Fishtrap" Finland, 1960s
By Terttu Tomero
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Katiska" Ryijy rug or wall tapestry by Terttu Tomero. Finland circa 1960. Bright color
Polychrome wool in shades of red, pink and orange.
Very good condition.
Ryijy weaving is a tra...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950’s Boujad Berber Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20484 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, 04’10 x 07’00. In the intricate weave of this hand-knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug, a profusion of diamonds and confetti-like sprinkles unfolds,...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Red And White Butterfly Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tomato Red And White Butterfly Indian Dhurrie Rug-36"x60" (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
No 1 Varia Set 84x84cm Wall Rug by VERNER PANTON attrib for Vorwerk Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Wall rug varia set
Decade:
1970s
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
VORWERK, the design was attributed to VERNER PANTON by QUITTENBAUM AUCTION HOUSE Munich, 143B - Design
...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Cretan Greek Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78797 Vintage Orange Greek Kilim Rug, 01'05 x 04'01. Handwoven Greek kilim rugs from Crete are traditional textiles renowned for their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Made from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rug signed Eero Koivisto “Forell, Cerise”
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Woven Rug Signed Eero Koivisto, Birgitta Svensson Claesson Koivisto Rune AB MMF “Forell, Cerise”
Size: 6'7" × 8'5" (200 × 256 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, ti...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20604 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 10'00.
Immerse yourself in the unique allure of this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug, a piece distinguished by it...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Charlotte Perriand Verite Rug by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand verite rug.
Measurements: 300 x 400 cm.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Constantly seeking solutions able to create warm residential settings, enhanced wit...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Angora
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 2.5'x4' Red And White Striped Indian Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Red And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-30"x48" (75x120cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ...
Category
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.