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Medieval Turkish Rugs

MEDIEVAL STYLE

The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.

Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.

Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.

By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.

Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.

Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Medieval
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77795, vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau Rococo style. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this hand knotted vintage Turk...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Silk

Antique Ivory Turkish Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century scatter size turkish Rug. Ivory, red, brown and camel Measures: 3'3'' x 4'9''.  
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Early 20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug Repurposed from Antique Wool Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
52508, Turkish Oushak rug with Modern style 11'11 x 15'00. This hand knotted wool contemporary Turkish Oushak rug features a large-scale four-point medallion with finials at either end. The all-over geometric pattern is composed of Harshang-style motifs, blooming palmettes, organic shapes dancing on an abrashed field. It is enclosed with a variation of the Herati and palmette border flanked subsidiary guard borders. This new contemporary Turkish Oushak rug was made from the wool of an antique Kilim. The process starts from unraveling the wool from a 100-year-old antique Kilim rug and ends with a new transformation into an Oushak rug. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, dining room, front room, library, studio, study, loft, and lounge, or it would make an excellent choice for a state room, great room, private Chambers, drawing room, or music room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Traditional, Old World, English, Regency, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Venetian, Spanish Renaissance, Cottage, Bungalow, Farmhouse, Manor House, Neoclassical, Regency, Arts & Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Gothic, Medieval, Colonial Revival, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern. Rendered in variegated shades of sage, moss, fern, olive, dark green, red, ruby red, crimson, beige, sand, tan, buff, ecru, taupe, coral, peach, eggplant, charcoal, coffee, brown, saffron, teal, and cerulean with colorful striations. Complementary Sherwin Williams Colors and Hues: Garden Sage, Verde Marron, Red Bay, Sawgrass Basket, Weathered Shingle, Raging Sea, Hinoki, Believable Buff, Fenland, Foxy, Sturdy Brown, Heartthrob, Ravishing Coral, Thunderous, Netsuke, Roycroft Brass, Ruskin Room Green, Roycroft Copper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Luxe Medieval Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
72689 vintage Turkish Oushak area rug with Luxe Medieval style, wide hallway runner. Immersed in Anatolian history, rich detail and dramatic colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Ou...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Rug in Ivory and Gray
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Turkish rug woven in Izmir, located in western Turkey. Nice, crisp colors and durable full pile with abrash near one end of the field. Charming indeed. Measures: 4'4'' ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Silver Gray Antique Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug featuring a silver/gray color background.
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20th Century Turkish Medieval Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Antique Rugs Kilims Handmade Carpet, Geometric Turkish Kilim Rug
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This fantastic Turkish Kilim was woven in the 20th Century and features a beautiful tribal design. Decorated with motifs and medallions which have been woven intricately, this piece ...
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Forest Green Wide Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Oushak runner in forest green, gold and ivory Measures: 3'10'' x 11'10''.
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Pure Silk Hereke Ozipek Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke prayer rug from the famous Ozipek workshop. Hereke silk carpet Özipek rug Turkey  3.3 x 2.5 ft 100 x 76 cm Rare fine Hereke silk carpet, hand-knotted 1 million knots per m² / 654 kpsi. Design: Hereke Silk Medallion Material: Silk 100% Production method: Hand-knotted Length: 3.3 ft / 100 cm plus short kilim edge and fringes Width: 2.5 ft / 76 cm Shape: Rectangular Colors: brown-red, gold, beige, black Pile height: approx. 2 – 3 mm Knot density: per m² 1,000,000, kpsi 654 inch² A+ export quality Condition: Unused Made in Hereke, Türkiye by the Özipek workshop Usage: Tapestry, Floor Carpet Sustainable: Yes, from natural products Cleaning: vacuuming, otherwise only carpet cleaning by a specialist company Carpet stop: Generally recommended on smooth surfaces Underfloor heating: Yes, suitable Fair Trade: Yes, Label Step Fair Trade Carpets, no child labor, ecologically compatible production. We are Label Step Fair Trade Partners. Hereke silk carpets have always been among the exquisite works of art in carpet production. Its origins go back to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I, who founded the Hereke Imperial Manufactory in 1841 to produce all the textiles for his Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus. Due to the friendship between the German Empire and the Ottoman Empire, there were plenty of contacts between the oriental art of weaving and European customers. As is well known, a particularly great admirer of Hereke carpets was Kaiser Wilhelm II, who brought an impressive collection of exquisite carpets from Hereke with him in 1894. In the 20th century Hereke has developed into the most important production site for exquisite silk carpets. Floral carpets and prayer rugs in sizes 90 x 60 cm, 120 x 80 cm, 150 x 100 cm and 200 x 130 cm are common. Larger carpets are also available, but due to their high price these are much rarer. Simple qualities in wool on cotton warp start with a knot density of approx. 300,000 knots per m², particularly fine pieces reach fineness of over 4,000,000 knots per m². A floral drawing or floral repeat is typical. Well-known weaving masters or manufacturers are Ozipek, Derin, Han Hali. Turkish Hereke silk rugs are the most exclusive and highly priced rugs of all silk rugs...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Silk Kayseri Rug
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Small Scatter Size Tribal Geometric Antique Turkish Yastic Rug 1'11" x 3'
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Medieval turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval turkish 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 turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval 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 $2,500 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $4,000.

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