Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53351, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with rustic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over geometric pattern c...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,117 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53317, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered st...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$951 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53337, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered di...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$2,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53283 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'10 x 07'02. Nestled within the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay tribute to th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,071 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Mazandaran Style Handwoven Flatweave Rug in Natural, Grey and Blue Colors
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Made in Afghanistan with Persian hand-carded wool, this rug resembles our Mazandaran collection which highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Hallway Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76495, vintage Persian Baluch hallway runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Baluch hallway runner features a large-scale pattern of four...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Prayer Saph Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53100, vintage Turkish Prayer Saph rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Time-softened colors and Mid-Century Modern style collide in this hand knotted vintage A...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Patchwork Handwoven Flatweave Grey Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Made in Iran, this handwoven patchwork design rug is made of the finest hand-carded, hand-spun wool, cotton, goat hair, and crafted by weavers using ancient techniques. Custom sizes ...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Sanadaj Accent Rug, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75011, vintage Persian Sanadaj Rug, 02’05 x 03’05. Woven in the storied looms of Sanadaj, deep within the historic heart of Persian Kurdistan, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$959 Sale Price
52% Off
Modern Kilim Rug Striped Geometric Kilim Area Rug Wool Cream Grey Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This bold geometric Kilim is a new modern rug woven by hand in Afghanistan. The patterns in this piece cover the whole face of this rug with eye-catching stripes, dots and oval shape...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,082 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Rug Geometric Gray Red Wool Custom Runner
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted wool, this geometric run joins the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom-capable line recapturing an underrepresented,...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,528 Sale Price
45% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Swedish Deco Style Rug in Blue & Red Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 hand-knotted wool rug from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection, inspired by celebrated Swedish Deco aesthetics.
On the design: The vision recaptures sharp geometric patterns ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Large Oriental5 Carpet Rug Vintage Wool Blue Beige Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant handwoven wool carpet was woven in Azerbaijan Circa 1960. The central design features a magnificent medallion design woven on a deep blue background with accents of beig...
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1950s Caucasian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$8,549 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20916 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 09'08. Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Boujad rugs, originating from the lively city of Boujad in the Khouribga region. These Moroccan rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$3,696 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20941, vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Modern Northwestern style. With its bold hues and beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug is a vibran...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Finland Flat Woven Rug by Alestalon Mattokutomo
Located in New York, NY
Finland Flat Woven Rug by Alestalon Mattokutomo
Size: 5'5" × 7'10" (165 × 238 cm)
This vintage Finnish flat-weave rug, attributed to Alestalon Mattokutomo and dating back to circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rug in Lush Greens and Geometric Patterns
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Lush Greens and Geometric Patterns
Size: 6'8" × 9'6" (203 × 289 cm)
A vivid expression of Scandinavian craftsmanship and mid-century design, this vi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Tribal Runner by Keivan Woven Arts With Diamond Design 3'1" X7'10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 7'10
Modern Tribal Runner by Keivan Woven Arts Diamond Design in Cream and Blue. Keivan Woven Arts, rug AFG-39463, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Modern Cas...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Global Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
20927 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'11.
Step into the wild world of Boujad rugs—a dazzling spectacle originating from Boujad in the Khouribga region of Morocco. These rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
“Strålar Gul” Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Marianne Richter c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
“Strålar Gul” Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Marianne Richter c. 1950s
Size: 6'9" × 10'0" (205 × 304 cm)
A bold testament to mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this rare v...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20976 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 11'06. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of southern Morocc...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$2,687 Sale Price
27% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in
By Wanda Krakow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian rug by Wanda Krakow, Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.42 m x 2.03 m)
This wonderfully modern midcentury vintage rug featur...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 5'3" × 8'0" (160 × 243 cm)
Color: Beige, Brown, Gold, Gray, Yellow
This exquisite vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Ingegerd Si...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile rug
Size: 6'3" × 8'3" (190 × 251 cm)
A visually captivating mid-century Swedish pile rug, handwoven circa 1950, BB8072 exemplifies the elegance of Scandinavian f...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie striped blue rug
Size: 14'9" × 14'3" (449 × 434 cm)
Balancing bold simplicity with artisanal charm, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a beautifully woven exam...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Striped Gray Rug by Lagerhem Ullberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century striped gray Swedish flat-weave rug by Lagerhem Ullberg
Size: 9'3" × 16'5" (281 × 500 cm)
A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design created by Gunilla La...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish geometric Flat weave wool rug
Size: 5'5" × 7'0" (165 × 213 cm)
This striking vintage Scandinavian flatweave rug exemplifies the bold geometric sensibilities ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat woven rug
Size: 6'0" × 9'9" (182 × 297 cm)
Exuding understated elegance and classic Scandinavian restraint, this vintage Swedish flat-woven rug from the mid-20th...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish High and Low Rug by Sodra Kalmar Lans Hemslojd
By Södra Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish High and Low Rug by Sodra Kalmar Lans Hemslojd
Size: 7'1" × 10'5" (215 × 317 cm)
This exquisite vintage Swedish rug, crafted in the 1950s by Södra Kalmar Läns Hemslöj...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flat-Weave by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish geometric flat-weave wool by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Size: 5'2" × 8'0" (157 × 243 cm).
A visually captivating piece of mid-century Swedish textile artistry, this vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rare Beautiful Abstract Design Wool Carpet / Rug, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940s
- Czechoslovakia
- Perfect original condition
- Probably only one piece made
- professionally cleansed
- professionally newly hemmed
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$2,507 Sale Price
24% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Size: 15'9" × 21'9" (480 × 662 cm)
This charming vintage Dhurrie rug is a striking example of traditional Indian flat-weave artistr...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton
New Contemporary Modern Style Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Hygge Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
20761, New Contemporary Modern Style Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Hygge Vibes. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Beni Ourain Moroccan rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Checkered Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Cozy Boho
Located in Dallas, TX
20889 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 07'08. Step into the world of vibrant design with Boujad rugs, renowned for their geometric patterns and bold hues. Typically woven in brig...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
43% Off
Vintage Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51635 Vintage Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style. Full of character and stately presence, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars gallery ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 10x12 Blue And White Tile Pattern Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Indian Rug-10'x12' (300x360cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton
$1,106 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Tulu Shag Large Room Size Rug in Rust Red
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish Tulu large room size rug with a low shaggy pile handmade during the 21st century. The geometric "Mayan Pyramid" design of stepped arche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$13,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish High-Low Pile Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish High-Low Pile Wool Rug
Size: 5'4" × 11'0" (164 × 335 cm)
This striking mid-century Swedish rug masterfully showcases a unique high-low knotting technique that adds de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Warm Worldy Charm Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20664 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'05 x 09'03.
This hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug features a lozenge trellis pattern on a neutral background. Bold, thick...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
30% Off
New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern and Hygge Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
20807 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern 09'04 x 11'02. This hand knotted wool contemporary Berber Moroccan rug features espresso-coffee colored lines run t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77123, vintage Turkish Oushak Palace size rug with Biophilia Artisan and Mid-Century Modern style. With architectural biophilia elements combined naturalistic forms, this hand knotte...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$8,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Retro MCM
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51927 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03'09 x 06'09. Nestled amidst the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the esteemed T...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$799 Sale Price
42% Off
Artistic Vintage Square Design Double Sided Swedish Kilim 5' x 7'8"
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided Kilim, Sweden, circa 2000. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 8 in (1.52 m x 2.34 m)
This pop art-esque double sided Swedish kilim owes it’s design to Scandinavian tradition. A hypnotic...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
51682, Mid-Century Modern style vintage Turkish Oushak runner. Exciting and dynamic, this Mid-Century Modern style vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a zigzag checkerboard design...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,199 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30484 New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style and Hygge Vibes 06'01 x 08'08. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern vibes, this hand knotted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$1,620 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Shiraz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75052 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'09 x 07'05. In the timeless tradition of Persian artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Shiraz rug emerges as a stunning example of both craft...
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$666 Sale Price
33% Off
Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
20244 Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'01 X 08'07. Experience the captivating artistry of this hand-knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug, emerging from the Figuig region in nor...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20768 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'04 x 11'01. Step into the realm of Midcentury Modern sophistication with this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. Across th...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$3,199 Sale Price
45% Off
Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
72683 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'06 x 09'07. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug exemplifies the refined elegance of traditional Turkish weaving artistry. The Sivas rug’s meticulously crafted design showcases an all-over diamond lattice pattern, intricately overlaid across an abrashed beige field. Each diamond-shaped compartment within the lattice holds a delicate eight-pointed star, a symbol of faith and spirituality, lending the rug an added layer of meaning and cultural significance. The interplay of subtle geometric elements and symbolic motifs imbues the rug with a quiet sophistication, making it a stunning statement piece.
The restrained yet captivating pattern is beautifully complemented by a palette of soft, neutral hues. The antique-washed beige field, enhanced by a natural abrash effect, creates an enchanting sense of depth and movement, as though the rug’s surface gently shifts and shimmers in varying light. The subdued earth tones lend the piece a serene ambiance, while the careful arrangement of the stars within the lattice evokes a sense of balance and harmony, reflecting the weaver’s impeccable artistry and keen attention to detail.
Encircling the central field is a series of borders that further elevate the rug’s refined aesthetic. Delicate carnation meander guard borders and barber’s pole listels gracefully frame the main border, which echoes the lattice pattern of the field. This repetition of motifs creates a cohesive and harmonious composition, seamlessly blending the elements into a unified whole. The subtle ornamentation of the borders adds visual interest without overwhelming the elegant simplicity of the central design, striking the perfect balance between intricacy and restraint.
With its timeless geometric design and harmonious monochromatic color palette, this vintage Sivas rug is a tasteful and highly versatile addition to any interior. Its understated elegance and symbolic motifs make it ideal for both traditional and contemporary spaces, effortlessly enhancing any setting it graces. Whether adorning a formal living room, a serene bedroom, or a sophisticated office, this rug’s quiet beauty and profound sense of history bring a touch of Turkish heritage and refined luxury to every space.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, taupe, khaki, sand, tan, ecru, oyster gray, camel, cream, ivory, coffee, and onyx with other accent colors.
SW Complementary Hues and Colors: Wool Skein, Barcelona Beige, Resort Tan, Shiitake, Barrow Verde, French Roast, Verde Marron, Kaffee, Tony Taupe, Irish...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Midcentury Oversized Indian Dhurrie Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Vibrant Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Size: 23'0" × 23'0".
Bold, symmetrical, and strikingly graphic, this vintage Indian Dhurrie rug from the early 20th century is a powerful...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton
Vintage Red Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75597 Vintage Persian Mashhad Palace Rug with Traditional Colonial and Federal Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad palace rug features a central medallion in midnight navy blue with a pattern of mocha, light orange, green, sky blue lotus flowers and palmettes. The medallion floats in a sea of soft red with a labyrinth of vines and herati motifs. Spandrels echo the palettes of the medallion, dotted with cornflower blue blossoms. The Persian Mashhad rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Rug in Beige-Brown, Purple Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a beautiful 6 x 8 take on distressed rug styles from Rug & Kilim’s Homage Collection. Inspired by the celebrated Scandinavian rug design and colorway, the rug e...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug
This rug measures: 43.5 wide x 29 deep x 1 inches high
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shiraz Persian Tribal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76431 Vintage Shiraz Persian Tribal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style. Features an all-over and repetitive geometric pattern composed of blooming boteh motifs on an abrashed field su...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 10’x14', Modern Dusty Pink Color rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
Size: 10’x14’ / 305x430 cm. Upon your request, we will make this rug in any size you need.
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce un...
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2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Green with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 Swedish style kilim is from Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool.
Further On the Design:
Connoisseurs will note a specific inspiration from mid-century Swedish Deco sensibilities in this geometric pattern. Keen eyes will admire undyed, natural yarns interwoven for a look of striae and subtle color variation. This proprietary technique of ours both innovates and honors mid-century weaving techniques inherent to Scandinavian style. This particular Kilim exemplifies that principle in soothing green, silver-gray and blue notes in its gentle spectrum.
Our modern flat weave further enjoys our reputed, heavier body with buckle resistance and greater durability against foot traffic. The result is a more comfortable, ever-sophisticated contribution to Swedish minimalism...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Moroccan Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand Knotted Angora wool carpet/rug in very good original condition. Measurements are approximate. Ready to install and use as is - no smoke, pet odors, or stains.
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,800
Bernhard Hoetger Swedish Rug Signed by Märta Gahn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a sandy gray field interrupted by triple ivory stripes with charcoal stepped half-lozenges at each end, capped by charcoal and ivory stripes at...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vibrant Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Antique American Hooked Rug with Baroque Foliage Border
Size: 7'0" × 7'0" (213 × 213 cm)
Bold, whimsical, and richly textured, this square antique American hooked rug is a ce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-century Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim, Nasiri, and Nanimarquina. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $77 and tops out at $300,000 while the average work can sell for $4,361.