Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.
The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.
The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.
Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.
The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Aesthetic Movement
New Modern Azure Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30633 Distressed Vintage-Inspired Oushak Rug, 09'09 x 12'09. A poetic tribute to time-honored craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool vintage-inspired Oushak rug breathes new life into...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53862 New Modern Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'00 x 12'09. Bathed in the golden light of Anatolian memory, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a lyrical homage to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Kilim Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52214 Vintage-Inspired Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 14'02. Woven with echoes of the past yet imbued with a modern sensibility, this vintage-inspired Turkish kilim rug is a stunning fus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Ottoman Prayer Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51566 Antique Turkish Prayer Rug, 02'05 x 04'06.
An exquisite fragment of Ottoman splendor, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish prayer rug evokes the sacred hush of a bygone cour...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Colorful Orange Modern Turkish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51884 New Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style 10'02 x 13'08. A celebration of exclusivity and enduring artistry, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug is more than a fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53559 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'03 x 09'03. Bathed in an ethereal hush of sunlit sand and dew-washed celadon, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug whispers a ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53835 vintage Turkish Angora wool Kilim rug, 04'01 x 06'00. With its shaggy pile, incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Turkish angora kilim rug is a captivating vision of wo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool, Angora
1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Carpet with Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52575 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'08 x 08'09. Originating from the Sivas region of Turkey, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay tribute to the renowned Turkish singer of th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50500 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'02 x 10'00. Drenched in a palette of autumn’s last embers and steeped in the grandeur of Ottoman elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Tur...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51452 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 08'03 x 10'02. Borne from the looms of western Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a weathered poem in thread ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Modern Colorful Blue Oushak Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80958 Modern Colorful Blue Oushak Rug, 09'02 x 11'09. This hand-knotted wool modern Oushak rug from Pakistan unfurls like a page from a fabled manuscript, where each motif tells a st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60656 New Contemporary Colorful Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style 11'10 x 17'00. A bespoke masterpiece of refined artistry and timeless poise, this precious Turkish Oushak rug is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Modern Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80227 New Transitional Style Runner with Oushak Design, Small Hallway Runner 01'11 x 05'08. This hand-knotted wool Oushak style runner with transitional ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Turkish Sivas Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53162 Distressed Vintage Muted Turkish Sivas Rug, 08'02 x 11'02. Woven in the heart of Anatolia and gently kissed by time, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Sivas rug is more than a floor covering—it is an heirloom steeped in legacy, grace, and poetic restraint. Distressed to perfection through a coveted antique-wash process, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece hails from the esteemed looms of Sivas, where rug weaving was not merely a craft, but a generational art form held in the highest regard. Its elegantly faded patina evokes a soft sense of nostalgia, drawing the eye into a visual sonnet of cloudbands, blooming palmettes, and meandering botanical motifs—all rendered in a serene palette of whispering creams, warm earth, and misted greys. Every thread tells a story, honoring the quiet endurance of tradition, beauty, and the artisans whose hands imbued it with soul.
Reserved for those who appreciate the rarity of restraint, this Turkish Sivas rug is a symbol of cultivated taste—effortlessly blending the aristocratic charm of Cotswold Cottage...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Carpet with Midcentury Cubist Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52592 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'07 x 09'08. This mesmerizing hand-knotted wool Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rug is a bold expression of modern artistry woven into a rich A...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1960's Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
51909 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 02'06 x 06'00. Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs, originating from Turkey's tranquil Sivas region, pay tribute to the esteemed Turkish singer ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52145 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 12'03. Woven like a verse from the earth’s own hymnal, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner unfolds with soulful inte...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53556 New Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 08'04 x 10'01. Bathed in the hues of dawn breaking over Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is a serene symphony of crafts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76656 Antique Red Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 16'02. Antique red Turkish Oushak rugs from the 1900s originate from Oushak in western Turkey, renowned for its rich rug-making heritage...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53206 New Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'01 x 12'06. Woven not just with wool, but with quiet prestige, this hand-knotted modern Turkish Oushak rug is a tailored testament to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50929 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'00 x 09'08. Like a woven page from Anatolia’s storied past, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner stretches forth in quiet ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style Warm Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
50503 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'08 x 10'08. Like a parchment illuminated by time and softened by the golden hush of Anatolia’s light, this hand-knotted wool vintage T...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1940's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51726 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'06 x 12'05. Woven with the wisdom of Anatolian winds and softened by time’s gentle erosion, this hand knotted wool distressed v...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1950's Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60646 Distressed Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug, 08'09 x 11'08. A dazzling celebration of color, craft and rugged beauty, this handwoven wool distressed vintage Turkish kilim rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Modern Desert Tide Turkish Kilim Carpet with Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52219 New Modern Turkish Kilim Rug, 05’08 x 08’06. Evoking the quiet majesty of shifting sands and ancient tidal rhythms, this handwoven wool Modern Desert Tide Turkish Kilim rug dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74067 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'00 x 12'02. Rooted in centuries of Anatolian weaving tradition, this hand knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug emerges like a rediscovered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73844 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03’10 x 06’02. A reverent artifact of Anatolian memory, this vintage Turkish Oushak rug bears more than the beauty of hand-knotted wool—it carries t...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Contemporary Grey Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53964 New Contemporary Gray Turkish Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 15'03. A symphony of color and artisanal mastery, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug is an exquisite, one-of-a-kind mas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
Pink Brown Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a mid 20th century Turkish rug
Measures: 19'' x 19''.
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Subtle Turkish Anatolian floral pattern rug from the 20th century
Measures: 2'6'' x 5'3''.
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Anatolian rug.
16'' x 17''
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Orange Peel Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Orange peel colored Midcentury Turkish Anatolian rug.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Colorful Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52731 New Turkish Oushak Rug with Transitional Style 11'01 x 14'00. Incorporating a harmonious blend of modernity and timeless elegance, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak style a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Abstract Gray High-Low Carpet with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61111 New Contemporary Abstract High-Low Rug, 09'10 x 12'09. Woven with quiet intensity and modern rhythm, this hand-knotted wool and silk rug from Turkey evokes a contemporary abstr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53832 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Kilim Blanket Rug, 04'05 x 06'05. Woven in the rugged highlands of southeastern Turkey, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53861 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 03'10. Woven like twilight caught in motion, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug pulses with the untamed energy of th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
1950's Turkish Angora Wool Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53855 Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Blanket Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 05'03. Emerging from the earthen silence of southeastern Turkey, this handwoven Turkish Angora kilim rug holds the softne...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Transitional Style and Soft Pastel Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80966 New Modern Colorful Oushak Rug Runner, 03'00 x 11'11. This hand-knotted wool modern colorful Oushak rug runner is a lyrical composition of color and form, a vibrant ode to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80843 New Modern Oushak Runner, 02'05 x 13'08. This hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug runner from Pakistan is a refined expression of Anatolian weaving traditions, reima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50651 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 03'06 x 11'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features two medallions and a cl...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
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Wool
New Organic Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51859 New Organic Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'08 x 13'11. Bathed in a misty palette of dove gray, bone ivory, and silvery sand, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug speaks in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50228 a vintage Oushak rug runner. Punctuate your space with personality by incorporating this vintage Oushak runner. It features two substan...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51360 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'06 x 08'11. Rooted in the storied soil of Anatolia, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug evokes a tranquil symphony of earth and air...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aesthetic Movement turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement turkish rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and Turkey pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 turkish rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $159 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $812.