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Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Squared Size Mid-Century Modern Rug with Circular Pattern in Variety of Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'6 x 6'8. Squared Size Mid-Century Modern Rug with Circular Pattern in Variety of Colors. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug EN-990, country of origin / type: Turkey / MCM, circa 195...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Room square size Turkish Kilim from the middle of the 20th century in warm colors Measures: 9'10'' x 11'
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection White Blue Gray Modern Turkish Tulu Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Old wool Turkish Tulu in faded creams, gray and light blues. Measures: 8'3'' x 11'6''.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Beige Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has tan accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric tribal design, This rug measures: 3' x 12'.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Angora

Mid-Century Art Deco Zeki Muren Style Wool Rug 5'1''x8'9''
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug showcases a refined interplay of geometry and color, echoing the aesthetics of mid-century modern design. Set against a warm, yellow backdrop, the rug feat...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Crimson Red Turkish Runner with Persian Inscription
Located in New York, NY
Short Turkish runner with a Persian inscription. Rug was woven using Turkish wool in a village in turkey by a Persian weaver.
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1940s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, ma...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

19th Century Bergama Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century restored Turkish Bergama rug. The field is coral, the border is orange, dominant accents in blue and brown, circa 1880 Measures: 4'6" x 5'1" Bergama carpet ar...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Faded Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
?52140 vintage Turkish Sivas rug, 08'03 x 12'09. Displaying nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted vintage Turkish Sivas rug is a captivating vision of ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Narrow Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright colored Turkish rug with a deco inspired Tetris game mosaic style design. You can have some fun with this.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray, Peach Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our Midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53361 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'11 x 09'01. Nestled within the tranquil vistas of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay tribute to the le...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Rug With Navy Medallion and Floral Border – 6' X 4'2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique Malayer rug boasts a rich visual tapestry with a deep navy central medallion flanked by intricate floral and vine motifs in soft ivory, terracotta, and muted olive tones...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

BOZ Woven Rug Black Small by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

BOZ Woven Rug Black Large by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Runner in Multicolor Stripes, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 2x6 vintage runner from a bold Turkish designer, commemorated in Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. Featuring a repetitive geometric pattern in p...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

BOZ Woven Rug Beige Large by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillow case made from Anatolian Vintage Textiles
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow was made from vintage hand woven textiles. Our addition to the piece is silk hand stitching as a detail. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Zipper cl...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th century Neutral Color Turkish Oushak rug Measures: 6'3'' x 8'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53308 Distressed Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'01 x 07'08. Nestled within the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

BOZ Woven Rug Tile Red Medium by Hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
Crafted with the expertise of Turkey’s first workshop providing employment for geographically indicated "KARACAKILAVUZ weaving", the BOZ Rug seamlessly blends traditional motifs with...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Art Deco Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size Turkish Art Deco rug from the middle of the 20th century in yellow-green and dark brown Measures: 5'4'' x 5'4''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow and long Vintage Turkish Deco runner with a thick pile all over colorful, bright checkerboard motif. Measures: 1'8'' x 10'7''.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Room square size Turkish Kilim from the middle of the 20th century in the style of Mid-20th Century Modern. Measures: 9'8'' x 9'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

7.2x10 Ft Large Mid-Century Handmade Filikli Tulu Rug, Flokati Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This vintage rug is called "Filikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style long piled handmade rugs produced for daily use by Nomads in Central Anatolia. This particular on...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Mohair, Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Zeki Muren Style Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Art Deco rug was handmade in Turkey circa mid-20th century. It is in the style of Zeki Muren, a multidisciplinary Turkish artist, known for his bold, geometric, and whim...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Zeki Muren Deco Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand knotted Turkish Zeki Muren square-size rug Measures: 7' x 7'6" Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th century who studied decorative arts in Istanbul at the Fine Arts Academy while launching his musical career. Muren’s first album was issued in 1951, at which time he was a regular singer on Istanbul Radio. In 1955, he produced his first Gold...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Pillow Case Fashioned from a Vintage Anatolian Coverlet, Mid 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case id made from a vintage cotton coverlet made during mid 20th c. in Southern Anatolia, Turkey. The silk stitching on it is hand done by us. It does not come with an...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilim made with un-dyed wool are called 'HABA' locally, that translate into modern Turkish as thick cloth. They are from Karapinar ( that is famous for its rugs and kilim...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Konya rug Measures: 4'11'' x 7'4''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Warm Earth-Tone Turkish Tribal Kurdish Carpet, 03'00 x 13'06
Located in Dallas, TX
53907 Vintage Neutral Kurdish Rug Runner, 03'00 x 13'06. Handcrafted with meticulous precision and unwavering dedication by Kurdish Herki tribes in eastern Turkey, notably in the Hak...
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Goat Wool Handwoven Bed Cover, Blanket, Floor Covering, Wall Hanging, Sofa Throw
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Hand woven in Eastern Turkey, this brand new small rug has a cotton foundation and a soft goat hair (mahair) pile made of all natural, undyed colors of ...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton

Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Hand Block Printed Lumbar Pillow Case
Located in Istanbul, TR
Original old Anatolian blocks used to print these patterns on to hand woven vintage cotton fabric. It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert m...
Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish deco inspired Kilim flat-weave with a zebra-like motif in predominant shades cream, beige and brown. 4'6'' x 6'3''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Handmade Geometric Floral Pattern Orange Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Deco Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with an orange field. This Turkish rug has blue and peach accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral pattern design. This...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Kars featuring lime green accent cotton highlights.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare long runner size 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish deco rug with a repetitive all-over checkerboard design in an assortment of different colors. Originally custom made for...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Turkish Tulu Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Colorful large-size Contemporary Turkish carpet handmade woven with wool used in 20th-century Turkish Tulu shag rugs. The rug consists of an Abstract borderless design on a striated ...
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Early 2000s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Crimson Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size mid-20th century Anatolian rug in crimson red. 7' x 9'7''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53333 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'10 x 08'08. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indigo Overdyed Sparta Wool Rug, Shabby Chic
Located in New York, NY
This Indigo 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 the center. Shab...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Neon Green Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century bright neon green field Turkish Sparta rug with a deco inspired motif. 6'4'' x 10'4''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century geometric kilim in brown, ivory and camel tones Measures: 10'1'' x 14'.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn Green Turkish Deco Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Deco rug Measures: 14'' x 19''.
Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Blue Overdyed Sparta Wool Rug, Shabby Chic, Bright Blue
Located in New York, NY
This blue Turkish overdyed Sparta carpet has a pattern defined by the wear beyond the all-over general distress. Vertical and horizontal off white strips cross near the center. Shabb...
Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Retro Turkish Deco Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Turkish Deco rug. Measures: 18'' x 21''.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Carpet, Mid-Century Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
51824 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'10 x 03'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug is a charming example of Anatolian craftsmanship, rich in history and character. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Peach Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a beautiful vintage Turkish Kars hand-knotted wool rug with a peach field. It features blue, terracotta, brown, and gray accents in a stunning floral pattern design. This ru...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Turkish Checker Motif Deco Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room-size midcentury Turkish deco with an all-over checkerboard motif. Measures: 7'6'' x 11'9''.
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish Konya Intermediate size rug with repetitive circular motifs running on a brown colored ground. 4' x 8'5''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Lime Green Red Accent Vintage Turkish 20th Century Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A sweet decorative Turkish shag rug from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3'2" x 4'4".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Bright Yellow Vintage Moroccan Flat-Weave Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century flat-weave Moroccan Kilim with bright colors. 5'4'' x 13'3''
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th-century geometric kilim in brown, ivory and camel tones. Measures: 8'3'' x 10'7''
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-century Modern turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, more furniture and collectibles, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern turkish rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original turkish rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Seref Ozen, Zeki Müren, and Rug & Kilim. 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 $149 and tops out at $42,750 while the average work can sell for $2,821.

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