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Native American North and South American Rugs

NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE

Native American broadly describes any Indigenous people in North America and encompasses hundreds of tribes and groups, all with distinct cultures. Native American–style furniture and decor likewise varies widely, from pieces created by Indigenous people to those appropriated by non-native designers.

Indigenous furniture’s rich heritage includes the bentwood boxes of the Northwest Coast carved from cedar for storing household or ceremonial objects. Generations of Native American people have made baskets for holding household items, with those in the Northeast using sweetgrass and those in the Southeast using pine needles and wicker. Artisans in the Plateau region wove watertight pieces like cradles from plant materials. Although these objects were intricately made, they were usually utilitarian rather than decorative.

The colonization of North America and the removal of Indigenous people from their lands led to the suppression of these practices. Many styles that used Native American motifs — such as Southwestern style, which was heavily influenced by the geometric patterns of Navajo textiles — have historically not involved Indigenous creators and, instead, have taken their traditions without their tribal context.

When decorating a home with Native American–style furniture, it is important to do so respectfully, by understanding the origins of motifs and objects and examining who profits from their sale. There are now Indigenous-led companies, such as Cherokee designer Cray Bauxmont-Flynn’s Amatoya and Totem House Design, promoting Indigenous work in furniture and home decor. Supporting Indigenous artists and artisans is essential to confronting the still pervasive issue of cultural appropriation in design.

Find a collection of Native American living room furniture, folk art, rugs and carpets, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: Native American
Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia
Located in New York, NY
A narrow runner mid-20th century Turkish runner resembling American Navajo rugs.
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20th Century Turkish Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1885 Navajo Weaving in Jewel Tones, Red, Yellow, Orange, and Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Jewel toned transitional period Navajo weaving circa 1885. Wool with aniline dyes, geometric design featuring repetition of triangles. Measures 77 x 54 1/4 inches.  
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19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 5'8" x 9' - 173 x 275 ) Antique Navajo rug with a ivory color background and size 5'8" x 9'0". This Navajo small...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Navajo rug with a large central gray diamond with multiple smaller black and white diamonds, and surrounded by geometric patterned white and black diamon...
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1960s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple early 20th century Navajo Rug with a cream colored ground, two large gray diamonds, several gray stripes edged in black, with a red ...
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1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Navajo rug with a natural cream wool background with two wide gray and black stripes in the center, and red and black zigzag patterned motifs in each of...
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1950s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Navajo rug with a large-scale asymmetrical diamond pattern woven in varying shades of gray, black, and white surrounded by a solid stripe of each color.
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1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Navajo rug with a fantastic pattern containing a zigzag pattern field woven in crimson, black and white wool on a gray background. The border is wonderf...
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1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Navajo rug with a busy pattern containing multiple wide zigzag stripes woven in crimson, tan, and cream colored wool flanked by black swastikas, symbol...
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bold Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold early 20th century Navajo rug with a wonderful large-scale white meandering motif surrounding an abrash gray field with a large zigzag patterned motif.
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exciting Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exciting early 20th century Navajo rug with a beautiful radiating diamond pattern woven in crimson, gray, black, white, and tan wool surrounded by...
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1940s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Late 19th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Navajo rug with a fantastic pattern of interlocking crimson and black lines around white squares creating a zigzag...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mesmerizing Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing early 20th century Navajo rug with an all-over pattern woven of abrash crimson and gray diamonds with zigzag edges giving a dizzying appearance.
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1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striking Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Navajo rug with two large diamond medallions flanking a smaller diamond medallion, all woven in crimson, brown, black, and white wool on a gray backgrou...
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1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Navajo rug with four large medallions, two with white crosses flanked by pairs of black "A's" on a white field. The medallions are flanked by two wi...
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Navajo rug with an incredible bold black, white, and gray pattern of diamonds and zigzag stripes.
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1910s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Graphic Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Navajo rug with an incredible bold black, white, and gray pattern of triangle stripes running the length of the rug.
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1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold mid-20th century Navajo rug with two large black, gray, and crimson diamonds on a cream colored field with other smaller diamonds.
Category

1960s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Navajo rug with a bold large-scale cross woven in crimson, black, and sea-foam green, against a cream colored background.
Category

1960s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Navajo rug with a fantastic pattern containing stepped crimson and gray diamonds trimmed with black triangles, all on a gray background. The border is s...
Category

1930s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Navajo rug with a wonderful pattern containing multiple diamonds across the field, woven in cream, crimson, black, and orange colored wool on a gray ba...
Category

1940s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dazzling Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A dazzling early 20th century Navajo rug with a dizzying pattern containing myriad orange and violet, and white and black diamonds on an abrash crimson background flanked by two zigz...
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Early 1900s American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Navajo rug with a two grey striped background overlaid with several abrash crimson zigzag stripes flanked by thick black stripes. The ends are strip...
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Early 20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Incredible Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Navajo rug with a bold and mesmerizing repeated black and white stepped diamond pattern.
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Mid-20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Navajo rug with a bold crimson, black, and white pattern with a large diamond in the center amidst a field of small black arrows.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Navajo Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Navajo rug with a repeated large scale abrash crimson diamond pattern on an abrash grey ground surrounded by a ...
Category

1920s American Vintage Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Native American north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Native American 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 Native American 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 Navajo, Native American Art, Navajo Indian Art, and Two Grey Hills. 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 $299 and tops out at $89,495 while the average work can sell for $3,700.

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