Mid-Century Modern North and South American 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern
Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Decorative Wall Hanging Tapestry Primitive Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Primitive, traditional hourglass patterning on beige tone background. Corners are slightly frayed. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 44 L ; 21 W
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
MCM Hand-Woven "Rubik's Cube" Wool Rug / Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Rubik's cube" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned. The back ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
1969 Mid Century Edward Fields Large Area Rug
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized wool rug with contrasting boarder tones in black , yellow with butterscotch as the main color . Retains the backing edge trim with the manufactures imprint , Edward Fie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid Century Modern Decorative Wall Hanging Tapestry geometric pattern
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece features geometric kilim style pattering. The two shorter ends are slightly fraying, giving a tassel effect. Primary colored embroidery. Vintage Condition Consistent with ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
Jack Lenor Larsen "Quadrangle" Mid-Century Modern Room Size Rug, 1973
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern room size wool carpet
By Jack Lenor Larsen
USA, 1973
Wool pile, with gray field and vibrant multi-color geometric design.
Measures: 11'3" x 12'.
Go...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Hand Knotted Tapestry Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Fields rug or tapestry, c.1970s, USA. This hand knotted wool rug features varying pile heights that add depth and texture to the piece. Its color ranges in tones of brown, car...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Mid Century Purple, Black and White Geometric Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Fields Mid Century Purple, Black and White Geometric Rug
This rug measures: 87.5 wide x 70.5 deep x 1 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Nine Foot Runner Rug
Located in Seattle, WA
This Rug has Elements of Kilim Style Patterns. Tassels on both the Ends. Primary Color are Red, Orange and yellow. No Maker’s Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
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Textile
Vintage Botanic Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Vintage Botanic Hooked Rug
Size: 5'10" × 9'0" (177 × 274 cm)
A modern second quarter of the 20th century hooked antique carpet having an overall lozenge lattice formed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kilim Cushion Cover Sky Blue Traditional Wool Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Edward Fields Geometric Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Fields rug, c.1970s, USA. This wool rug features a geometric pattern of varying rectangles and triangles in hues of black, blue, yellow and cream. Signed on the back.
Dimensi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometric Shag Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular rug made of hand-looped wool. It features a geometric pattern of diamonds and rectangles in tan, blue, red and black. The rug is outlined in a high pile tan shag wool.
D...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials
Measure: 30'' round.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks, Lou Gartner Estate
By Lou Gartner
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amazing Vintage Needlepoint Patterned Rug Blanks from the Lou Gartner Estate of Palm Beach. Lou Gartner was an artist and world traveler, well known for hi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Textile
Vintage Disney Character Play Pen Rug c 1960's Mickey Mouse Donald Duck etc.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's Disney themed rug, sometimes referred to as a Play Pen Rug, we believe it is a Quetta product made in Pakistan. The rug features a virtual who...
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1960s Pakistani Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Fields Abstract Cream and Green Area Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Fields abstract rug. Cream colored base with multiple greens of camouflage like squiggles.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Floral Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Edward Fields all wool designer rug with floral green, pink and off white pattern.
USA, circa 1960. Signed Edward Fields.
Measures approximately 9 feet x 9 feet.
Exact Dimensions: 109" W x 111” L
Condition: Good to fair. Vintage/Pre-owned. Notable overall wear.
May be viewed in our Hudson NY...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modernist Edward Field Rug Abstract Design, circa 1985
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Field Rug Abstract Design dated 1985 49" x 49", 100% virgin wool face. Pattern # 01958. Minor soil spots, overall very nice, can be cleaned. Has been rolled up in storage for...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mcm Hand-Woven "Backgammon Board" Wool Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "backgammon board" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned. The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Modern Multi Colored Hand Made Small Rug Artist Numbered 28/250
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A multi colored hand made small rug artist numbered. This pretty little area rug features a colorful abstract design, with stripes and abstract shapes of different colors. This piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Edward Fields Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Patrik Korb Design for Edward Fields geometric patterns with graduated optical tones.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Jack Lenor Larsen Suede Leather Rug, Midcentury
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Jack Leonor Larsen suede leather rug, 1960
dimensions circa 82.67" x 57",
Large monochromatic rug by Jack Leonor Larsen. Constructed fr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Suede
MCM Hand-Woven "Dart Board" Wool Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "dart board" wool rug circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned. The back of...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Hopscotch" wool rug / runner, circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned. Th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Edward Fields Cream and Green Area Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward fields rug with cream background and green camo like squiggles and abstract expressionisms.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American hooked rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2' x 5'1''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 8'8" - 188 x 265 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6'2" x 8'8" - 188 x 265 cm )
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American Hooked rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century w
Measures: 4'4'' x 8'6''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Style Rug Tapestry Textile
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 36 W ; 66 D.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Mexican Flatweave Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late-20th century Mexican hand-woven wool rug with a large central Aztec figure in profile, and surrounded by a brown wool border with two str...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oval American Hooked Rug Dated 1967
Located in New York, NY
A wild one of a kind handmade American Hooked Rug with a confetti mosaic-style pattern on a dark brown field
Measures: 5'1'' x 7'5''.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful American Braid Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind colorful American Braid runner from the late 20th century
Measures: 2'6'' x 9'1''
American Braided rugs provided a way for people to...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Cotton, Yarn
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Vintage American Hooked Rug ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 1830 cm )
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Acrylic High Pile Blue and Beige Round Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century Acrylic high pile blue and beige round rug
This rug is in good vintage condition
This rug measures: 72 wide x 72 inches deep
We take ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Red Blue and Green Low Pile Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century red blue and green low pile wool rug
This Rug is in good vintage condition
This rug measures: 84 wide x 54 inches deep
We take our ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
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 North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Southwest Inspired Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Southwest Inspired flat weave wool rug
This Rug is in Good Vintage Condition
This rug measures: 108 wide x 78 inches deep
We...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
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 North and South American Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Paul Klee Rug “Little Drummer Boy”.2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 'after' Paul Klee Rug “Little Drummer Boy”, Country of Origin: France, Circa: Middle part of the 20th century. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10 in (30 m...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Jute
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 North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Red and Blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century red and blue flat weave wool rug
This rug is in good vintage condition
This rug measures: 118 wide x 58 inches deep
We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Medium Pile Brown Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century medium pile brown wool rug
This rug is in good vintage condition
This rug measures: 90 wide x 60 inches deep
We take our photos in...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Brown and Orange Medium Pile Wool Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century brown and orange medium pile wool rug
This Rug is in Good Vintage Condition
This rug measures: 86 wide x 47 inches deep
We take our...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Floral American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury floral American hooked rug
Size: 5'10" × 8'9" (177 × 266 cm)
A second quarter of the 20th century American hooked rug runners, having an ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
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 North and South American Rugs
Materials
Composition
Mondrian Hand-Hooked Rug by Louis H.Guidetti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A colorful Mondrian rug, # 607, circa 1960s by Louis H.Guidetti. Measures: 36" x 54". Wool.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Hand Hooked Wool Fiber Wall Art Rug Bay Bridge Orange, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent piece of hand hooked, fiber wool wall art, entitled "Bay Bridge," circa 1960s. In excellent condition. The dimens...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Modernist Abstract Area Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scandinavian Hand-knotted Mid-century era rug with a strong abstract pattern featuring over seven different colors.
Dimensions are 3.5 feet by 5.10 feet
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Shabby Chic Turkish Blush Color Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian in predominant blush pink tone.
Category
1930s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-century Modern north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern north and south american 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 north and south american rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original north and south american rugs, popular names associated with this style include Edward Fields, Alberto Churba, Jack Lenor Larsen, and Lou Gartner. 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 north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $82 and tops out at $200,000 while the average work can sell for $2,300.
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