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...

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...

This early 20th-century Antique Mahal Rugs characterized by a relaxed, all-over pattern of stylized floral motifs and a soft palette of earthy tones. Hand-knotted with durable, high-...

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...

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet, The piece measures approximately 3’7″ × 5’5″ (110 × 165 cm). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important centers o...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

A finely handwoven Navajo Storm Pattern rug from the early to mid-20th century, purchased in Colorado Springs over 25 years ago. Woven in soft hand-s...

A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz rug Tabriz is a major city in northwestern ), historically one of the most important centers of formal carpet weaving. Hand-knotted wool. Authentic...

A one-of-a-kind antique Qum silk rug, The piece measures approximately 4’7″ × 7’4″ (per the seller listing). Qum (Qom) is a city in central known for one of the finest carpet weavi...

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:...

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...

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...

A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan rug, The piece measures approximately 3’8″ × 5’7″ (per the seller listing). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central , one of the most import...

A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz silk rug, Tabriz silk rugs represent the upper tier of Tabriz production — silk pile woven on a silk or cotton foundation, with very high knot counts ...

"This exceptional 1940 Antique Tabriz Silk Formal rug is a highly refined masterpiece originating from the celebrated weaving Measuring a highly versatile 6' 2" x 8' 9", this collec...

A one-of-a-kind vintage Isfahan rug, The composition is built on a blue ground, woven from a combination of silk and wool pile — the high-end material specification characteristic o...

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...

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...

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...

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

Mid 20th Century Moroccan Carpet ( 5'6" x 9'10" - 168 x 300 ) This exceptional example of an antique rug is a Moroccan runner, characterized by its luxurious wool pile and striking ...

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...

Handwoven in wool and cotton circa 1950, this 6x8 vintage Swedish rölakan flatweave is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. This piece distills tradition...

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...

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...

Very beautiful mid-20th century Caucasian Karabagh Kilim with beautiful Caucasian geometrical design in center and a Aubusson floral design at borders, and with natural colors with b...

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...

A mid-20th-century Qazvin (Kazvin) carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 396.5 × 609.8 cm (about 13’0″ × 20’0″). The composition pairs a saturated claret field with a dar...

A one-of-a-kind vintage Qum silk rug, The composition centers on a medallion design over a beige ground, executed in the high-knot-count silk vocabulary characteristic of Qum produc...

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...

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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...

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 ...

Madder Red & Golden Brown Bessarabian Vintage Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x10 Floral European Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Nursery ✔  T...

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...

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...

Madder Red Semi-antique Pirot / Sharkoy Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • 7x10 European Vintage Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔  This rug car...

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

Vintage Kurdish Village Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 4x10  Wide Statement Runner for Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Kitchen & Study  ✔  This rug carries a quiet sense of history a...

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

Coral Pink Pirot Vintage European Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 5x8 Muted Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This rug brings a calm, time-softened el...

This exquisite vintage American hooked rug, dating from the 1940s, is a celebration of folk craftsmanship and romantic botanical beauty. A masterful example of American textile art, ...

This vintage Kirsehir rug embodies the quiet refinement of mid-century Anatolian artistry. Hand-knotted in central Turkey during the 1950s, it features a stepped central medallion fl...

Semi-antique Madder Red Pirot Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • Square 10x11 European Vintage Flatweave Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔  This rug carrie...

Moldovan Rose Vintage Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x12 European Floral Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This handmade vintage rug from E...

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...

Floral European Vintage Kilim Rug • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x10 Vintage Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This handmade vintage rug from Southea...

Moldovan Rose Vintage Kilim Rug • Handmade Flatweave Wool Carpet • 8x10 Floral European Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Nursery ✔ This rug carries a rich, roman...

The light brownish field of this West Anatolian town carpet shows a widely stepped and pendanted brown medallion, with similar semi-geometric corners. Doubled main border of floral s...

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 ...

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...

The light brown and beige field displays two columns of elaborate ragged palmettes and a central line of Yaprak (leaf") diamonds., in the 19th century Smyrna style. Tonally en suite ...

This 5x6 vintage tapestry is a signed collectible from the mid-century Aubusson works of French artist Jacques Potin. Handwoven in wool and hailing from France circa 1940-1950, it’s ...

This stunning vintage carpet by Antonin Kybal made in 1948 combines bold geometric patterns with a warm and inviting color palette of deep reds, browns, yellows, and creams. The hand...

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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...

"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...

A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 122.1 × 213.4 cm (about 4’0″ × 7’0″). The composition pairs a yellow ground with a dark blue border, wove...