Can you wash a wool rug?

Wool rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with a mild detergent and water. A very important thing to note is the imperativeness of taking your wool rug outside and shaking it down before washing it.

New wool rugs are likely to shed for the first couple of months of using it, however, this is a very normal trait of a newly purchased rug and usually will stop once it is worn it after the first 3 months.

What is a Flatweave wool rug?

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What is a hand tufted wool rug?

A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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1950s Vintage Tribal Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$9,900

1950s Vintage Tribal Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 8x9 vintage tribal kilim rug remarks a prestigious addition in our

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown, Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$12,000

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Red with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x6 Moroccan rug is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Red with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,300

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug with Beige-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x6 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug with Beige-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,760

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Cream Polychromatic Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x7 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Cream Polychromatic Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,800

1950s Vintage Kilim Runner in Red, Black Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, a rare mid-century curation of small-sized Kilim runners new to

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Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Runner in Red, Black Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,880

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of vintage chaput kilim rug style from a special

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,810

1950s Midcentury Vintage Oushak Runner Red Medallion Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century Oushak runner employs a

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Midcentury Vintage Oushak Runner Red Medallion Pattern by Rug Kilim

$2,720

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Kilim Pink Runner Beige Geometric by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool originating from Turkey between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Kilim

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Wool

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Kilim Pink Runner Beige Geometric by Rug Kilim

$3,120

Hand Knotted 1950s Midcentury Baluch Rug Tribal Brown Geometric Vintage Persian

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Persian rug hails from

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Wool

Hand Knotted 1950s Midcentury Baluch Rug Tribal Brown Geometric Vintage Persian

$2,410

1950 s Ingegerd Silow Scandinavian Grön Swedish Röllakan with Nordic Style

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Dallas, TX

Scandinavian textile artistry, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug by Ingegerd Silow stands as a

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Ingegerd Silow Scandinavian Grön Swedish Röllakan with Nordic Style

$4,725 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Black, and White, 1950s

By Viola Grasten

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This vintage Swedish rya rug from the 1950s captures the essence of mid-century modern textile art

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Rya Rug in Grey, Black, and White, 1950s

$1,010

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in, Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this 7x10 vintage Chaput style Kilim rug enjoys

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in, Multicolor Striped Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,310

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Mahal Rug 1950s - 1C1080

Located in Bordeaux, FR

, originating from the Middle East in the 1950s. This rug boasts original goodness with a touch of age wear that

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Mahal Rug 1950s - 1C1080

$791 Sale Price

70% Off

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Green, Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style making way to our

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Green, Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,610

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Polychromatic Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x9 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Polychromatic Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,110

1950s Vintage Kilim Style in Blue, Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Coming from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a bold type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our vintage

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Style in Blue, Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,680

1950s Vintage Kilim in Blue-Green, Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of mid-century chaput kilim rug entering our

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim in Blue-Green, Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug Kilim

$2,480

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Colorful Pattern, Stripes Gradient by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Colorful Pattern, Stripes Gradient by Rug Kilim

$715

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Polychromatic Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x10 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Polychromatic Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

$3,300

1950 s Ingegerd Silow Örbyhus Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan with Nordic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78247 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'09. Titled "Örbyhus," this

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Ingegerd Silow Örbyhus Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan with Nordic Style

$7,630

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1060

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in bright red and dark blue shades. The rug is from the middle

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1060

$719 Sale Price

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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

Located in Bordeaux, FR

, -circa: 1950s, -size: 1.6' x 2.7' (50cm x 84cm), -material: wool, -country of origin

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Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044

$292 Sale Price

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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.7 x 5.5 , 1950s - 1D90

Located in Bordeaux, FR

. This woolen rug, dating back to the 1950s, measures 2.7’ x 5.5’, making it ideal for personal use or

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Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.7 x 5.5 , 1950s - 1D90

$1,247 Sale Price

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1950s Vintage Tribal runner in Red and Orange Pictorial Medallion by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal pieces

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal runner in Red and Orange Pictorial Medallion by Rug Kilim

$3,400

1950s Vintage Tribal Kilim Runner in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dextrously woven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 1950s vintage runner piece hails from Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Kilim Runner in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$3,600

1950s Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner in Beige-Brown, Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, a 4x10 vintage Senneh kilim runner newly unveiled from Rug

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Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner in Beige-Brown, Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

$4,600

1950s Vintage Runner in Off-White Beige-Brown Tribal Medallion by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections, a 3 x 15 hand-knotted runner bearing strong nomadic

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Runner in Off-White Beige-Brown Tribal Medallion by Rug Kilim

$3,800

1950s Vintage Turkish in Red, Blue and Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 5x10 vintage kilim rug entering Rug & Kilim’s coveted flat weave collection

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Turkish in Red, Blue and Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$5,200

Tibetian Rug in Brown Ivory Gradient - Antique 1950s

Located in New York, NY

ref C62296

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Vintage 1950s Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetian Rug in Brown Ivory Gradient - Antique 1950s

$850

1950 s Taznakht Moroccan Carpet, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-knotted wool vintage Taznakht Moroccan rug—a captivating narrative spun with distinctive styles

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Taznakht Moroccan Carpet, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment

$2,812 Sale Price

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1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red and Brown Geometric Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a stupendous 3x13 vintage runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red and Brown Geometric Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,300

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Gray Pink Medallion Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s newest curation of extremely collectible

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Gray Pink Medallion Pattern by Rug Kilim

$2,800

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Red Multihued Tribal Motifs by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s newly unvailed curation of rare tribal

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Red Multihued Tribal Motifs by Rug Kilim

$2,600

Caucasian Soumak / Wall Hanging • 4 x5 • Handmade Flatweave Rug • 1950s

Located in Burlingame, CA

A stunning mid-20th century Caucasian Soumak rug that embodies the geometric precision and

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Vintage 1950s Caucasian Folk Art Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Caucasian Soumak / Wall Hanging • 4 x5 • Handmade Flatweave Rug • 1950s

$1,240

1950’s Colorful Berber Boucherouite Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

20516 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'08 x 09'01. From the provincial capital of

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Wool, Cotton

1950’s Colorful Berber Boucherouite Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style

$2,624 Sale Price

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1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Beige and Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 3x12 runner from Rug & Kilim’s coveted new curation of rare tribal

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Beige and Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,420

1950s Vintage Tribal runner in Pink, Red and Orange Medallion by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare, texturally superb

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal runner in Pink, Red and Orange Medallion by Rug Kilim

$3,400

Antique Small Persian Red Ivory Navy Blue Geometric Square Heriz Rug circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and

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Vintage 1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Small Persian Red Ivory Navy Blue Geometric Square Heriz Rug circa 1950s

$2,950

Handmade Vintage Pakistani Lahore Rug, 1950s, 1C764

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage handmade Pakistani Lahore praying rug in original condition, it has some low pile. The rug

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Vintage 1950s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Pakistani Lahore Rug, 1950s, 1C764

$145 Sale Price

70% Off

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Blue, Brown, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest prominent curation of rare, rich

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Blue, Brown, Red Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$3,600

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Green and Pictorial Figures by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal acquisitions

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Green and Pictorial Figures by Rug Kilim

$3,800

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red Pink Beige Pictorial Medallion by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal pieces

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red Pink Beige Pictorial Medallion by Rug Kilim

$6,200

1950 s Berber Tribes of Morocco Beni Mrirt Moroccan Carpet

By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21017 Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'11 x 10'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Mrirt

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Berber Tribes of Morocco Beni Mrirt Moroccan Carpet

$4,350

Vintage 1950s Red Runner Beige-Brown Blue Embroidery Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool originating from Turkey between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury Kilim

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Wool

Vintage 1950s Red Runner Beige-Brown Blue Embroidery Pattern by Rug Kilim

$2,240

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Gold and Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 3x17 runner from Rug & Kilim’s exciting new curation of rare tribal

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Gold and Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

$5,600

Burgundy Camel Armenian Soumak • Vintage Caucasian Rug / Wall Art • 1950s

Located in Burlingame, CA

Handwoven in the Caucasus, this vintage Armenian Soumak rug showcases an extraordinary level of

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Vintage 1950s Armenian Bohemian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Burgundy Camel Armenian Soumak • Vintage Caucasian Rug / Wall Art • 1950s

$1,680

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Green and Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in a fabulously texture wool, a 3x14 runner from Rug & Kilim’s prominent curation of

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Green and Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim

$2,600

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in White with Blue-Black Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x6 Moroccan rug is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in White with Blue-Black Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,680

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Red-Green Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x5 Moroccan Scatter rug is believed to hail

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Red-Green Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,420

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Grey-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x7 Moroccan rug is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Grey-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,400

Oushak Vintage 1950s

Located in New York, NY

ref C59092

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Wool

Oushak Vintage 1950s

$1,100

1950s Azilal Moroccan Runner rug in Beige with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x6 Moroccan runner rug is believed to hail

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan Runner rug in Beige with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,920

1950s Vintage Kilim Runner in Red with Beige Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare mid-century kilim runner, now joining Rug & Kilim’s

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Runner in Red with Beige Tribal Patterns by Rug Kilim

$3,200

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Red-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x5 Moroccan rug is believed to hail from the

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan rug in Beige with Red-Brown Patterns by Rug Kilim

$2,200

1950s Azilal Moroccan Scatter rug in Beige with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x4 Moroccan scatter rug is believed to hail

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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan Scatter rug in Beige with Diamond Patterns by Rug Kilim

$3,000

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Black with Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 3x7 Moroccan runner is believed to hail from the

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Wool

1950s Azilal Moroccan runner rug in Black with Medallion Patterns by Rug Kilim

$1,980

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1950s Wool Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s wool rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every 1950s wool rug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s wool rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s wool rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Zeki Müren, Ingegerd Silow and Rug Kilim each produced at least one beautiful 1950s wool rug that is worth considering.

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A 1950s wool rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,818, while the lowest priced sells for $79 and the highest can go for as much as $140,000.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.

Questions About 1950s Wool Rug

Can you wash a wool rug?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Wool rugs should be vacuumed regularly and spot cleaned with a mild detergent and water. A very important thing to note is the imperativeness of taking your wool rug outside and shaking it down before washing it.
Do wool rugs shed?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
New wool rugs are likely to shed for the first couple of months of using it, however, this is a very normal trait of a newly purchased rug and usually will stop once it is worn it after the first 3 months.
What is a Flatweave wool rug?
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NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Exactly what it sounds like - a very thin flat woven wool rug.
What is a hand tufted wool rug?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A hand-tufted wool rug is a hand-made rug using a hand-operated tool. Strands of wool are punched into a canvas that is further stretched on a frame. Then it is removed from the frame and scrim fabric is glued to the back to hold the tufts in place. Find a wide range of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.
What watches were popular in 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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