Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Cozy Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
20291 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'09 x 09'11. This vintage Moroccan rug hails from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco. Met...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Subtle Shibui Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20346 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 14'03.
In the seamless convergence of Shibui and Midcentury Modern influences, behold this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20182 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 09'06. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of southern Morocc...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Extra-Long Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
20226 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 07'01 x 14'06
In a seamless fusion of Mid-Century Modern style and nomadic charm with a distinctive checkered pattern, this hand knotted wool vint...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Boho Jungalow Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
20194 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 14'02. Boho Jungalow meets nomadic charm in this hand-knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug. The abrashed red field features three ste...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Midcentury Moroccan Oulmes Rug 6'1 X 9'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Oulmes rug handwoven with lush shades of green silky wool in an ombré design .
Dimensions: 6'1 X 9'3
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Sunset Black Burnt Orange 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Gray Charcoal Blue Ivory 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Gray Blue Pink Ivory 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Turkish Rug with Modern Diamond Design in Brown Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Rug with Modern Diamond Design in Brown Colors.
This vintage Mid-Century Turkish rug features a contemporary design on a predominantly chocolate-brown background with ivory o...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Room Size Carpet in Grey and White
Located in New York, NY
A modern Moroccan room size rug handmade during the 21st century in grey and white.
Measures: 8' 2" x 9' 11".
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, High Atlas Mountains, Purple Accents
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary-style carpet features a natural undyed ecru field with a bold dark brown lozenge and zig-zag horizontal design Some lozenges are smooth, others are comb-fringed, an...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Red Moroccan Berber Gallery Rug, Orange Inner Border
Located in New York, NY
This rug has a saturated red field and only two rows of secondary stepped and cruciform motives above and below the nested large lozenge central medallion with a connected, barbed H ...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Midcentury Boujad Rug 2'7 x 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1970s Boujad rug handwoven with ivory, brown and green wool in an abstract Berber design. Dimensions: 2'7 x 3'5
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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Red and Purple Fabric Rug Geometric by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage midcentury Moroccan fabric rug depicts a culturally vital symbol in transitional style. The promine...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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1950s Midcentury Moroccan Rug Beige-Brown and Green Vintage Wool by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Morocco originating between 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century Moroccan rug enjoys a spaciousness unique to the gradual emergence of larger Moroccan looms capable of...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Transitional Red and Black Wool Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage midcentury Moroccan wool rug symbolizes strength, protection, and femininity through the combination of bold red colourways and di...
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Berber Carpet Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Our Berber Carpets are hand-woven by the masters of artisanry in Morocco, who have been practicing their craft for generations. A truly luxurious addition to your home, each piece is unique in its design and coloration. This carpet's white background with black fleck design offers modern sophistication to any space and complements numerous interior design stylers from mid-century modern to organic modern. The coloring of this rug can brighten any space and offers great contrast from your flooring or from darker furniture...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Rare Abstract Modernist Morrocan Wool Rug, Artisanat
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare abstract modernist Moroccan wool rug, Artisanat. original label. Amazing colors and design, some low spots to pile, also minor wear, white knot ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Gray Blue Ivory 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 Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Gray Blue Ivory Pink 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Gray Ivory Lavender 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Ivory and 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Ivory High Low 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Level up the sophistication of your interior space with our Contemporary shag rug. Made from premium Berber wool, this shag rug features a cream and black spotted design, creating a ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'10" - 168 x 300 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'10" - 168 x 300 )
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 9' 10" x 13' - 300 x 395 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 9' 10" x 13' - 300 x 395 cm )
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug – Soft Ivory with Subtle Texture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug – Soft Ivory with Subtle Texture
Size: 6'6" × 13'6" (198 × 411 cm)
This exquisite vintage Moroccan rug features a plush, deep pile crafted from natural wool...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Fantastic Contemporary Beni Ourain Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic contemporary Indian handwoven Moroccan Beni Ourain style rug woven with an all-over brown lattice pattern on a lush cream colored ground.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug - Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug - Geometric Design
Size: 11'0" × 17'0" (335 × 518 cm)
This exquisite vintage Moroccan rug, dating from the 1940s, showcases a timeless and elegant ivory-beige ba...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug – Minimalist Modern Deco Beige
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug – Minimalist Modern Deco Beige with Subtle Texture
Size: 6'1" × 12'9" (185 × 388 cm)
This elegant vintage Moroccan rug, dating from circa 1940, embodies understa...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 5 ft 3 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug, Country Of Origin: Morocco, Circa date: Mid 20th Century, Size: 5 ft. 3 in x 16 ft. (1.6 m x 4.88 m)
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1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 11 ft
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan rug, Country of Origin: Morocco, Circa date: 20th century. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 11 ft. (1.35 m x 3.35 m)
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Primitive Vintage Moroccan Rug. 4 ft 5 in x 13 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan rug, Morocco, mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 13 ft 10 in (1.35 m x 4.22 m)
Here is a beautiful vintage Moroccan rug, characterized by a vibrant pallet and a tr...
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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Moroccan Design Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Design rug
all wool, hand-knotted
Size: 11'11" x 15'2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Beni Ourain Moroccan rug.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Midcentury Moroccan Boujad Rug 6' x 10'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1980 Moroccan Boujad rug handwoven with shades of honey, grey, blue and mint colored wool in an abstract pattern of intoxicating Berber symbols and checkered borders.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage Colorful Moroccan Berber Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rows of connected nested large lozenges in red, orange and ivory are the major design elements here. The side filler triangles add amusing irregularity. Ecru border on all 4 sides ma...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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1980s Moroccan Marmoucha Runner 2'5 x 6'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Marmoucha rug handwoven with ivory, blue, and orange wool in an abstract Berber design.
Dimensions: 2'5 x 6'5
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1980s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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1980s Anatolian Tulu Rug 3'6 x 3'8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven Anatolian silky wool rug in an abstract pattern.
Dimensions: 3'6 x 3'8
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1980s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Deco Ivory High Low 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Modern Moroccan Mid Century Ivory Gray & Black 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 Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-century Modern moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage moroccan and north african rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern moroccan and north african rugs made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original moroccan and north african rugs, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild, Boujad Tribe, and Beni Mrirt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for moroccan and north african rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $320 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $4,331.