1940s Rugs and Carpets

Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Snäckorna’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1943, production afterwards Exceptional hand-woven carpet designed by th...

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in pink and olive colors. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century, it is in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa:...

A captivating example of Mid-Century Turkish weaving, this 1940s Anatolian fragment rug offers an authentic, storied aesthetic. Born in the heart of central Turkey, this piece has tr...

This exceptional 1940s-era Mexican flatweave (Kilim) is a testament to mid-century Zapotec textile artistry. Hand-spun and woven on a traditional loom in the Oaxaca region, this piec...

Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB (MMF AB), rölakan flat weave carpet 'Fläder Röd', wool, Sweden, design 1943, made 1940s An exceptional rare piece designed by female...

Magnificent Vintage Geometric Navajo Blanket Rug! The rug is a Navajo Crystal area rug of Western New Mexico. The Crystal Trading Post (established 1896; now closed) was located on t...

A unique modernist rug with a geometric pattern in the Bauhaus style. The bold colors and simple pattern will give your space an original artistic touch. This 80-year-old rug looks ...

This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag is a captivating piece from the 1940s. Measuring 1.3’ x 4.1’ (42cm x 127cm), it exhibits intricate craftsmanship and unique char...

This authentic vintage rug hails from the Hamadan region of Western Persia, one of the world's oldest and most prolific weaving centers. Dating back to the 1940s, this piece embodies...

Preserving one's culture transferred to a rug is a story to tell. Natural schemes in diamond patterns, zigzag, and other ambiguous Berber symbols, are made out of reed and leather to...

Vintage Spanish Rug, Room size, circa 1940 A one-of-a-kind vintage Spanish Carpet, hand-knotted with short wool pile. This beautiful rug features a repeating and intricate design a...

This breathtaking circular rug is a rare signed masterpiece hand-knotted in plush wool pile by Paule Leleu circa 1942–1946. It is an exceptional centerpiece for Rug & Kilim's Vintage Art Deco Collection, demonstrating Leleu's genius for blending classical symmetry with brilliant, celebratory color. On the Design: This rug is a magnificent, woven poem, its circular form suggesting a cosmic mandala or a captured, radiant sun. The design embodies the Art Deco movement's dedication to symmetry and geometric precision, translated here into a celebratory, lyrical form. The entire composition radiates outward from an intense central core of crimson and emerald, forming a spectacular, geometric starburst that pulses with life and energy. The visual precision of the inner ring, composed of hundreds of minute, perfectly executed stepped and pointed motifs, ensures that light is drawn directly to this radiant center. This vibrant core is softened by a broad, placid band of cream, which serves as the backdrop for a lyrical outer garland. This band features a meticulously woven scrolling ribbon and stylized floral motifs in a complementary rhythm of red and green, establishing a joyful, flowing energy around the perimeter. The final touch is the deep green edge, perfectly containing the design's exuberance. The palette—a joyous pairing of vivid red and crisp green against the light ground—is wonderfully unexpected for the 1940s, yet fully embodies the enduring optimism and structured luxury of the Art Deco aesthetic. Hand-knotted in plush wool, the surface not only delights the eye but provides a sensation of luxurious comfort underfoot, fully befitting a commissioned piece from the celebrated Maison Leleu. Authenticated as an original creation with “Leleu” signature, the rug bears the clear signature of Paule Leleu in the weave, a final affirmation of this exceptional design. Condition: This mid-century Leleu Art Deco rug...

A rare and decorative green Swedish mid century woven wool pile rug by the Swedish artist Marianne Richter produced in the 1940s. Very similar to other iconic rugs by Märta Måås Fjet...

This light purple and pink Turkish overdye Sparta carpet has a pattern defined by the wear beyond the all-over general distress. Vertical and horizontal off white strips cross near t...

Handmade antique Chinese Dragon designed textile in silk. This tapestry is from the end of 19th century in original condition, it has some age discolorations. -condition: original...

A beautiful antique Jajim Kilim. Handwoven by women of the Shahsavan tribe. Very good condition. Jajim are very thin - more like a blanket than a rug. Th...

Rare wool carpet designed by the icon of Czech textil designer Antonin Kybal. One of the largest versions of this type. Carpet has heavy traces of liquid and few damage places all vi...

Our vintage Moroccan rugs are part of a skillfully curated collection of rare and unusual designs. They are made of all-natural dyes and 100% handspun wool from the Atlas Mountain re...

Midnight Blue, Vintage Persian Hamadan, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Professionally Cleaned, Excellent Condition with No Wear, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...

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An early 20th century Persian Malayer runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern on a variegated red and orange background surrounded by multiple complementary borders.

Capture the bold, enduring spirit of the Caucasus with this striking Vintage Kazak Rug, hand-knotted from luxurious wool in the 1940s. This piece embodies the classic Kazak aesthetic...

This pair of rugs is characteristic of the French moderne style, which developed throughout the Forties until well into the Post World War II period. This style owes much to the past...

This piece of North American textile art belongs to our curated collection of antique rugs. It showcases the regional folk tradition of the hooked technique, often used to depict sce...

"Marta Maas-Fjetterström is for the rugs what Picasso has been for art in the 20th century". Says Anette Granlund, Swedish Antique Expert on textiles. A vintage handwoven modern rug and a beautiful early example in muted tones on gren background with medallion pattern. Handwoven in a famous pattern called “Dukater” that was first composed in 1924 by Märta Måås-Fjetterström atelier. This is all about greens, yellow, brown and pink tones. Good condition. Cleaned and with new reconditioned ends. The working weavers in MMF atelier at Båstad also used to make rugs for themselves. Märta Måås-Fjetterström allowed and encourage the weavers to manufacture there own carpets for personal use. Therefore its not allowed to put a signature. But its still a MMF carpet...

The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...

Early 20th Century American Navajo "Double Saddle" Rug 3' x 3'9"-92 x 115

Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this Handmade Vintage Caucasian Karabagh Rug. Dating back to the 1940s, this exquisite woolen piece measures 3.9' x 5.8' (120cm x 179cm...

A wonderful early 20th century German Tetex rug woven with a densely woven large-scale floral patterned field surrounded by a wide repeated floral patterned border, and all woven in ...

Enrich your room with so much history and sophistication with our Tuareg mat. It highlights the diamond patterns and Berber symbols on its core which these strong details brighten up...

This 19th-century Farahan rug, , represents a masterwork characterized by a tightly packed, low-pile weave and often features intricate all-over Herati or Boteh motifs. Known for a ...

Mid 20th Century American Navajo Rug ( 2'2" x 2'10" - 66 x 86 ) Antique Navajo American Coral 1940s Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional piece of American textile history repres...

Swedish wall hanging Sweden, circa mid-1940s Attributed to Märta Måås-Fjetterström, designed by Annie Frykholm. Pair with #22221 is also available. ...

Large Vintage Moldavian Kilim Rug, Eastern Europe, 1940s Handwoven Wool Flatweave with Central Rose Medallion and Zig-Zag Border Size: 306 × 242 cm (10'0" × 7'11") This exceptional l...

Vintage American hooked rug in bright orange colour. Very beautiful piece of American art in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1940s, -size: 2' x 3...

Rare “Grön Äng / Green Meadow” Rölakan Carpet by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Signed AB MMF. Sweden. An important and highly collectible Swedish rölakan flatweave...

A finely handwoven Navajo wool rug from the mid-20th century, most likely woven in the Crystal or Ganado region. The composition features a series of stepped diamond medallions frame...

This is a fine example of a hand-knotted vintage Afghan Baluch rug, crafted from 100% pure wool and dating back to the 1940s. The Baluch tribes, known for their masterful weaving tra...

Semi-antique Pirot Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • Square 8x8 European Vintage Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Nursery ✔ This vintage Pirot kilim br...

Handwoven with high-quality wool originating from Turkey between 1940-1950, this vintage geometric Kilim rug enjoys a tastefully abrashed pallet of muted-but-lively blue, orange, gol...

The kilims known as 'Bessarabian' were woven in the Russian regions of Ukraine and Moldovia. Intended to satisfy the demands of the Russian aristocracy at a time when continental int...

A Midcentury gallery size Besserabian Kilim with floral elements throughout. 7'2'' x 12'

Mid 20th Century Spanish Cuenca Carpet Antique Large Spanish Carpet Europe Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1940s. This exceptional Spanish creation embodies the elegance of early 20th-cent...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Persian Rug Vintage Distressed circa 1940 A beautiful Persian Vintage rug with ivory, olive green and light blue/ teal dots. Suitable for decorating both modern and classic environme...

Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug from Karaja Beautiful rug with traditional Caucasian design. THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE...

Made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey circa 1940-1950, this 5x7 vintage Oushak rug is an exceptionally rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of the provenance....

Ivory pile with dark brown contour delineating the field, and motifs in black and vermillion with intermittent hits of forest green, ultramarine, seafoam blue, and fluorescent pink. ...

Rich in culture is intricately handwoven with reed and leather. Tuareg mats are a must-have on your collections that the Berber symbols together with the diamond patterns are incredi...

Preserving one's culture transferred to a rug is a story to tell. Natural schemes in diamond patterns, zigzag, and other ambiguous Berber symbols, are made out of reed and leather to...

Paule Leleu (1906-1987) was one of the most celebrated carpet designers of 20th century France. Daughter of Jules Leleu, a prolific furniture designer and interior decorator of the A...

Antique Art Deco Chinese rug, measures 8'6"x 9'0". Antique Art Deco Chinese Allover Navy 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece represents the height of Chinese weavin...

Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1940-1950, this 9x10 vintage French Art Deco rug is an extremely collectible mid-century circle rug from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an i...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

The court workshop called 'Real Fabrica de Tapices' has been active in Madrid since the 17th century, supplying handmade carpets woven with Turkish (symmetrical) knots to both the court as well as for export. Throughout the 20th century their carpets were either woven with French Savonnerie patterns or, as in this case, with designs taken from the Spanish Renaissance weaving tradition. These carpets are known in the trade with the term of 'Cuenca,' which is the city in southern Spain where they were originally woven in the 15th-17th centuries. Here the pattern, which has a raised pile with respect to the ivory background, is distinguished by an infinite repeat of curvilinear palmettes as seen on 15th-16th century Spanish Alcaraz carpets.

Pillow made from an early 20th century Turkish rug in a soft colors with a geometric motif. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 19" x 37".

Rich in culture is intricately handwoven with reed and leather. Tuareg mats are a must-have on your collections that the Berber symbols together with the zigzag and diamond patterns ...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

A midcentury intermediate-size Besserabian Kilim with floral elements throughout. 5' x 7'6''

Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1940, this 6x20 vintage French Art Deco runner rug is an extremely collectible piece from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an iconic family la...