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 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.
48
3
1
to
10
47
1
52
51
51
180
52
37
27
10
1
48
4
29
10
7
1
1
1
Width
to
Length
to
52
48
2
2
2
39
37
37
37
10
13
2
Price: $1 to $2,000
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Transitional in Multicolor Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage mid-century Moroccan rug resembles modern patterns hailing from the Azilal mountain region, often employed both as flooring and wall displays. Originating from Morocco i...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kerman Rug, 7' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
Kerman Rug. 7' L x 4'4" W.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Fabric
LULU and GEORGIA MALEENA RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 x 14
Large Brand New Rug used once for staging. Item shows like new with no large areas of wear. Rug is like new, pick this up at a fraction of retail.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21602 vintage Berber Moroccan rug 02'08 x 05'11. Showcasing a bold expressive tribal design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & Beige Vintage Moroccan Wool Rug from 70s I 6.3x8.9 Ft 190x270 Cm
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Salé, MA
Uncover the rich heritage woven into our purple Moroccan vintage rug. Handmade by skilled artisans using time-tested techniques, each Berber rug is a unique narrative, echoing the cultural tapestry of Morocco. With intricate geometric patterns and a warm color palette, this large vintage area rug...
Category
1970s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Saint Paul, MN
One-of-a-kind vintage hand knotted Beni Ourain rug. From the Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Reminiscent of the rug in Anish Kapoor's Chelsea interior.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Saint Paul, MN
One-of-a-kind vintage Beni Orin rug, handknotted. From Middle Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Beautiful criss-cross pattern reminiscent of rugs in Alvar Aalto interiors.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Beni Ourain Runner, Morocco
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted by Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains, Beni Ourain rugs are made of natural, un-dyed wool and are hand-knotted to create a thick, plush pile. This runner has geometric desi...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Deep Blue Color Rug, Red Crosses Pattern, In Stock
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Hand Made Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Minimalist design with minimal outlined patterns. Soft and plush cotton fringed background sewn onto linen. Large scale at 10ft 8 inches x 80 inches .
Category
1990s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug, Deep Blue Color Rug, Red Crosses Pattern, Made to Order
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Morrocan Boujaad runner rug, Mid-Century Diamond Pattern Modern Runner, In Stock
Located in Marrakech, MA
Boujaad runner comes from the El Haouz region in the Middle Atlas in Morocco. There is no modern weaving equipment, carpets are made manually by very talented ladies artists in the s...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and striking vintage mid-20th century Moroccan rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in myriad colors including crimson, orange, pink, pale lavender, and black wool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic vintage Moroccan rug with the best geometric pattern including myriad triangles in varying shades of gray, black, white, and orange, surrounded by a zigzag patterned border wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Moroccan rug with a beautiful modernist pattern with multi-colored diamonds and stylized flowers, with a fantastic black and white striped border.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug Runner, Subtle Shibui Meets Cozy Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
20040 Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug, 03'02 x 10'04. In the tranquil spirit of Shibui and the cozy embrace of hygge aesthetics, this Mid-Century Moroccan carpet runner effortlessly ble...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Boujad Checkered Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
74783 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'01 x 05'06.
Embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of Midcentury elegance with each step upon this hand-knotted wool vintage Moro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Moroccan Scatter size rug
Measures: 2'10'' x 4'2''.
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mohair rug with a striped design in black and white
Measures: 4'3'' x 6'7''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Mohair, Angora
Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Transitional Pink and Beige Wool Runner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan wool runner employs a unique distribution of color ways. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the all-over field des...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21551 vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Mid-Century Modern style 02'05 x 05'02. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Morocc...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21612 vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug, 02'03 x 05'00. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and textur...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20948 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'01 x 07'06. Embark on an enchanting journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21611 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'04 x 05'10. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Neutral Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
21605 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'11 x 06'04.
Wabi-Sabi meets neutral bohemian in this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21616 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'08 x 06'00. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21585 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite rug with Modern Style 02'05 x 06'03. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool and cotton vintage Berber Boucherouite Moroccan rug is a cap...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Antique Narrow Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
A lovely Turkish runner from the middle of the 20th century with a floral motif on a red field
Measures: 2'x 8'9''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Colorblock Rug, Cubism Collides with Postmodern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78050 Vintage Turkish Rug, 03'02 x 04'01.
Cubism collides with Postmodern style in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish rug. The cubist design and vibrant colors woven into this p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21543 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Mid-Century Modern style 02'08 x 05'06. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Moroccan Transitional Red and Blue Fabric Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage midcentury Moroccan rug features lesser-known symbols of regional paternity in uniquely bright colorways. Crafted with a distinct ...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Turkish Deco Mat
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
1'6'' x 3'3''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Orange Vintage Moroccan Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind blue and orange vintage Moroccan mini size rug
Measures: 2' x 3'4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Deco Narrow Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Red Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in the 1950s, this vintage mid-century Berber rug employs a distinct transitional approach to color among Moroccan rugs. Hand knotted in high quality wool, w...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Khaki 20th Century Thin Moroccan Flat-Weave Runner
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury handmade Moroccan flat-weave runner with a modern twist, circa 1950.
Measures: 2'3" x 7'7".
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Khaki 20th Century Thin Moroccan Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury handmade Moroccan flat-weave with a modern twist, circa 1950.
Measures: 4'9" x 5'8".
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mohair Angora Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mohair rug with a striped design in brown, black, gray.
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Angora, Mohair
Vintage Moroccan Berber Textured Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual Berber rug characterized by a red background which partially conceals a pointillist pattern in ivory. The resulting rug has a unique texture reminiscent of certain Sca...
Category
1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Shabby Chic Turkish Deco Mat
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century shabby chic Turkish rug mat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Deco Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boucharouette Rug with Diamond and Checkered Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'2 x 6'7.
Vintage Boucharouette Moroccan rug with diamond and Checkered Design multi colors.
Rendered in diamond shapes with a spotted and speckled assortment of rich co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wavy Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug inspired by the art deco movement
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Odd size one of a kind colorful vintage Moroccan.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
74172 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'08 x 08'03. Embark on a mystical journey into the heart of tradition with this hand-knotted wool Berber Moroccan Azilal rug, where the tribal wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Deco Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish deco inspired Kilim flat-weave with a zebra-like motif in predominant shades cream, beige and brown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Vintage Moroccan hand-knotted design rug will make your floor look splendid. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 4'.5 x ...
Category
1950s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug with Rustic Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74705 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug with Rustic Bohemian Tribal Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug features tribal motifs and diamond symbols throughout its comp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bouad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20030 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 05'03. Step into the captivating realm of this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug, where Cubism and Mid-Century Modern styles co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
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.