Art Deco Western European Rugs
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
"Horses and Flying Birds, " Exceptional Art Deco Rug in Plum and Honey, Sweden
By Johanna Brunssons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woven in 1934 using a highly stylized Art Deco design with galloping horses and flying birds, this extraordinary rug was made by Sweden's leading school for weaving, founded by Johan...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 16'10" (365 × 513 cm)
A modern Art Deco inspired rug hand knotted out of wool. The design displays bold, irregular blocks, triangle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'10" × 17'7" (360 × 535 cm)
A modern hand-knotted wool area rug inspired by the Art Deco style. The design displays an allover g...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Giorgio Collection Valerius rectangular carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Valerius Rectangular Charisma carpet
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Deco Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Flat Weave Rug
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm)
A rare and original vintage Art Deco rug featuring a characteristic geometric pattern. Designs such as this one are...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Deco Flat Weave Runner Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright Design
Located in New York, NY
Deco Flat Weave Runner Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright Design
ze: 5'3" × 19'6" (160 × 594 cm)
Age: New
Color: Beige, Brown, Purple, Taupe
Material: Wool
Construction: Flat Weave
Patte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Art Deco Style Black and White Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco Style Black and White Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'8" × 14'5" (294 × 439 cm)
This modern Art Deco rug is a sophisticated blend of classic design and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Inspired Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Deco Inspired Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'10" × 18'0" (360 × 548 cm)
A modern Art Deco inspired rug hand knotted out of wool. The design displays bold, irregular blocks,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm)
Color: Beige, Gray, Taupe
Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced by Doris Lesli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Art Deco Design Blue, Grey Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco design blue, grey wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 13'0" × 22'7" (396 × 688 cm).
What certainly draws the eye to this stunning contemporary piece is its sup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Art Deco Inspired Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco inspired hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'2" × 14'9" (370 × 449 cm).
A modern, hand knotted wool rug inspired by Art Deco style. The design truly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Art Deco Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 11'10" (274 × 360 cm).
A contemporary, Art Deco style hand-knotted wool rug. The rug displays a well-balanced geome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Inspired Deco Modern Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'7" × 17'8" (353 × 538 cm)
A modern Art Deco inspired rug hand knotted out of wool. The design displays bold, geometric blocks o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dutch Deco Rug
Size: 7'10" × 11'7" (238 × 353 cm)
A rare and original Art Deco rug featuring a characteristic geometric pattern. Designs such as this one are influenced by Cu...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Contemporary Modern Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty new modern design rug with nice geometrical art deco style design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nice contemporary modern art deco design rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty new modern design rug with nice geometrical art deco style design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Giorgio Collection Mirage Axius Round carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Mirage Axius Round carpet
Size: diam. cm. 320
Size: diam. 126"
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Giorgio Collection Sirio rectangular carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Sirio Rectangular carpet
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Giorgio Collection Tresor Big Round carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Art. Trésor big round carpet
Size: diam. cm. 450
Size: diam. 177″½
Available sizes
Art. Trésor big round carpe...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Giorgio Collection Charisma Round carpet with Gold insert
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Round Charisma carpet with Gold insert.
Size: diam. cm ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Violet and Grey Art Deco European Rug, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
The history of the European carpet reflects the different cultures of the old continent: from the court tradition, in England and France, to that of village, typical of the Portugues...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Deco Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Deco Rug, France, Circa 1920. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in (4.14 m x 4.32 m)
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage English Art Deco Carpet by Krop. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in
By Hildo Krop
Located in New York, NY
Vintage English Deco rug by Hildo Krop, Country Of Origin: England, Circa date: Early 20th century. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in (1.96 m x 3.07 m)
Category
1930s English Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug, Unusual, 3'4" x 6'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
A very decorative rug.
The Romanian Oltenia rugs were produced in the Southern Romanian province of Oltenia, these vibrant rugs are known for using predominantly strong colors such as red and blacks against green or sandy-colored backgrounds.
The Romanian Moldova rugs are much rarer than their counterparts from Oltenia and are known to feature floral motifs. Roses are particularly popular in Moldovian designs, but one can also find lilies, blossoms, grapes and leaves. The colors used in these Romanian rugs are often softer, with dark brown or light cream backgrounds. The geometric designs, floral motifs, and subdued colors make Moldovian rugs...
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Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco hand knotted wool rug
Size: 6'7" × 9'7" (200 × 292 cm)
This light brown vintage example is one of the more modern Moroccan rugs with its minimal green stripes on an o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau New Art Deco Inspired Beige, Black, Blue, Gold, Red, Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau New Art Deco inspired beige, black, blue, gold, red, wool rug
Size: 5'0" × 8'2" (152 × 248 cm)
Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco hand knotted wool rug
Size: 5'2" × 9'8" (157 × 294 cm)
A hand-knotted wool rug made in France in the 1940’s.
This is an authentic example of the Art Deco Eur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 8'8" × 18'0" (264 × 548 cm)
A French vintage rug, the green field with botehs and red feathery leaves dominated by a central medallion ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts
By Paul Haesaerts
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Belgian Art Deco beige, brown wool rug by Paul Haesaerts
Size: 8'0" × 10'5" (243 × 317 cm)
What makes Art Deco rugs so special in the eyes of art collectors and inte...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Giorgio Collection Mirage Plinius Big Round carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Mirage Plinius Round carpet
Size: diam. cm. 320
Size: diam. 126"
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Art Deco Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'6" × 13'1" (350 × 398 cm)
A contemporary modern hand-knotted wool and silk inspired by Art Deco style carpet. Its field appear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
One-of-a-kind Art Deco Style Lavandula Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Art Deco Style Lavandula Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'0" × 13'3" (396 × 403 cm)
A contemporary hand knotted angora wool and silk rug, in French Art Deco style. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Giorgio Collection Tresor Small Round carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Art. Trésor Small round carpet
Size: diam. cm. 320
Size: diam. 126″½
Available sizes
Art. Trésor big round ca...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Appealing and memorable flat-woven designs of the mid-20th century.
Handwoven wool. Different shades of light color yellow and grey are the do...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handknotted in wool, this 5x8 vintage Art Deco rug originates from Turkey, circa 1960-1970, and is believed to be among the works of mid-century artist Zeki Múren.
On the Design:
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1960s Turkish Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Giorgio Collection Orione rectangular carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Orione Rectangular Charisma carpet
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Pine-Cone Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Pine-Cone Design on beige background handmade wool rug
Size: 6'1" × 9'6" (185 × 289 cm)
This unique vintage French European deco rug from 1930 features a leaf and pin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Finish Art Deco Rug by Greta Skoaster Woven at Kiikan Kutamo Workshop
Located in New York, NY
Finish Art Deco rug by Greta Skoaster woven at Kiikan Kutamo Workshop
Size: 8'0" × 11'8" (243 × 355 cm)
A masterwork of Nordic modernism, this vintage Finnish Art Deco rug by Greta Skogster, woven at the esteemed Kiikan Kutomo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade English Art Deco Style Throw Rug in Brown
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Art Deco style throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of brown.
Measures: 1' 3" x 2' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Woollen Carpet, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco woollen carpet, circa 1930s-1940s.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Art Moderne Carpet ( 6"6" x 6'10 - 198 x 208 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Art Moderne Carpet ( 6"6" x 6'10 - 198 x 208 )
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Moderne Carpet ( 4' x 6'2" - 122 x 188 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Spanish Art Moderne Carpet ( 4' x 6'2" - 122 x 188 )
A yellow and salmon-red reciprocal curved arrowhead design in eight rows grows from the sides and one end border...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Art Deco Style Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2.10" × 23.10" (86 × 726 cm)
This contemporary black and white abstract runne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Art Deco Design Handmade Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco design handmade runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'5" × 11'8" (73 × 355 cm)
This contemporary runner is drawing largely from Art Deco movement. The all-over de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Handmade Area Rug, Varanasi Design, NZ Wool & Viscose 270 x 360 cm
Located in MADRID, ES
Introducing "Varanasi," inspired by the city of the same name, where its creator, Grace Cid, was captivated by an ancient wrought-iron door, serving as the muse for this design. Craf...
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2010s Spanish Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century French Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century French Savonnerie Carpet
France, circa 1928
'Pyramides' design
Art Deco
Designed by Paul Hasaerts for De Saedeleer
Wool carpet with an overall geometric design in shades...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Little Art Deco Woolen Carpet, Handmade, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little Art Deco woolen carpet, handmade circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
ContemporaryHand-woven Swedish Deco Style Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-woven Swedish deco style flat-weave rug has an organic yellow, blue, charcoal, and white geometric pattern, in a border of blue, taupe, and charcoal dashes.
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Giorgio Collection Flavius rectangular carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Flavius Rectangular Charisma carpet
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Giorgio Collection Charisma rectangular carpet with Gold Insert
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Rectangular Charisma carpet with Gold insert.
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Giorgio Collection Charisma rectangular carpet
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Hand tufting carpet in 100% viscose. Custom made.
Available sizes
Art. Rectangular Charisma carpet
Size: cm 400W x 280L
Size: 157’’½W x 110″L
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Antique French Savonnerie Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Savonnerie carpet
France circa 1920.
Handwoven.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
XIX century France - Carpet Aubusson point plat woven
Located in Milano, Lombardia
France, end of 19th century
Point plat woven
275 x 126 cm
Category
1890s Antique Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Art Deco Wool Rug, circa 1920-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Art Deco wool rug, circa 1920-1930.
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Belgium ca. 1940
Handwoven
12'8" x 9'8" (386 x 295 cm)
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Two Small Hand-Knotted Wool Rugs from the Art Deco Period, circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Two small hand-knotted wool rugs from the Art Deco period circa 1930
Good condition, small losses on the borders.
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Geometrical Artistic Wool Rug, Design No.2 - French Art Deco Design
By Boccara
Located in New York, NY
-Hand knotted Geometrical Artistic rug - Design N.2
-Manufactured by Boccara
-Material: wool
-Dimensions: 300 x 300 cm; 9.84 x 9.84 ft.
-This rug could be customized in terms of size...
Category
2010s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco western european 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 western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include Paule Leleu, Rug & Kilim, D.I.M. Decoration Intérieure Moderne, and André Arbus. 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 western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $216 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $13,400.