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Midcentury Kilim Rug Antonin Kybal, 1950s
By Antonín Kybal 1
Located in Vienna, Austria
Extraordinary Kilim rug designed by Antonin Kybal in former Czechoslovakia, 1950s. Timeless
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1950 s Swedish flatweave by Ingrid Calrkson
Located in Radlett, GB
1950’s Swedish Flatweave signed ‘IC’ Ingrid Calrkson 2.06 x 1.37m Handwoven. Beige and brown tones
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Vintage 1950s European Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Anatolian Prayer Rug, circa 1950s
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Gorgeous Anatolian Village (Cihanbeyli) prayer rug, circa 1950 This is gorgeous Anatolian prayer
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Swedish, 1950s Rya Rug
Located in Egerton, Kent
A very pretty mid 20th century Swedish Rya rug. Charming and simple, with lovely fleecy
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Ait Youssi Tribe Moroccan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ait Youssi vintage rugs are traditionally made by Berber women from the Ait Youssi province in the
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Nordic Wool Carpet by Sofia Widén, Sweden, 1950s
By Sofia Widen
Located in Zurich, CH
monogram SW. Made in Sweden, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Ingrid Dessau Red Flat Weave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A signed Ingrid Dessau flat weave rug in hot red, orange and cream flowers. Dessau studied at
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, Signed, circa 1950s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a vintage hand-knotted Isfahan Rug, made in central Persia circa 1950s, in excellent
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1950s Moroccan Handwoven Natural Wool Brown and Cream Stripes Kilim
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-20th century handwoven natural wool stripes kilim from Morocco, North Africa, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Traditional Handwoven Wool Rya with Flowers and Birds, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
Swedish Rya with flowers and Birds, 1950s, a more traditional household Rya.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Snowflake Kilim, Northern Europe, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We believe this simple snowflake Kilim to be of Norther European design and make. The delightful modest design coupled with earthy tonal arrangement recalls Swedish Folk Art tapestr...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Large Midcentury Swedish Flat Weave Carpet, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
A large Swedish flat weave carpet by unknown designer. The carpet has a red and white base with multicolored geometrical patterns. Very good vintage condition with some smaller stain...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Large Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
Midcentury Swedish flat-weave carpet with a light base and multicolored geometrical patterns. Excellent vintage condition with some smaller signs of usage on lashes.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Scandinavian Flat-Weave Gallery Carpet, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
This midcentury Scandinavian (most likely Finland) carpet is made with dubble weave technique and can therefor be used with either side up. The carpet has a beautiful geometrical pat...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Midcentury Swedish Flat Weave Carpet (Dubble Weave), 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
A midcentury Swedish dubble weave carpet (can be used with both sides up). Very decorative geometrical patterns. Goda vintage condition, some fading on one of the edges (short si...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Attributed to Birgitta Södergren, 1950s
By Birgitta Södergren
Located in Malmo, SE
A midcentury Swedish flat-weave carpet signed BS (signature attributed to Birgitta Södergren). The carpet has a base in an off-white/light grey color with different shades of blue as...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Beni Ouarain from the 1950s
Located in Houilles, FR
A vintage rug that originates from either Aït Segrouchen or Beni Ouarain with a very interesting
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Mid-Century Kilim by Anne-Marie Boberg 1950s
Located in St-Brais, JU
Sweden * Good vintage condition, with minor signs of usage * 1950's * Mid century, Scandinavian Hand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Nils Nilsson Flat Weaved Carpet Röllakan , Sweden, 1950s
By Nils Nilsson-Skum 1
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
1950s. The colors and patterns is combined in an elegant way. Very good vintage condition with minor
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Kasthall Reversible Rolakan Designed by Ingrid Dessau, circa 1950s
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in London, GB
A vintage pure wool rug designed by Ingrid Dessau and made in Sweden by Kasthall. Kasthall factory
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Mid-Century Kilim by Anne-Marie Boberg 1950s with Blue Patterns
Located in St-Brais, JU
Sweden 1950's * Hand woven in wool * Mid century, Scandinavian * Good vintage condition, with minor
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950 s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950's. Handwoven in Kelim technique. L: 297 cm/ 9' 9'' W: 194 cm/ 6' 5''
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

A wool carpet by "Rugcrafters", ca 1950 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great geometric pattern wool carpet, ca' 1950's, measuring approx. 11 by 13 feet.
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Vintage 1950s American More Carpets

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950 s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handwoven wool. Measures: L: 460 cm / 15’ 1” W: 77 cm / 2’ 6 1/2".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Ancient Glowing Vintage Oushak Rug with Glossy Plush Wool, circa 1950-60 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
👌🏽 Size: 9.1 x 11.9 Age: Vintage C. 1950-60's Pile: UNBELIEVABLE Wool Pile; lanolin-rich, super
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20th Century Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

1950 s Hand Hooked Pictorial Christmas Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY AND FUN PICTOIAL HAND HOKED CHRISTMAS RUG FROM PENNSYLVANIA .THIS LATE BUT GREAT RUG IS IN
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Vintage 1950s American Rugs

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Wool

Palace Size Northwest Tribal Vintage Rug, c.1950-60 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
15.3 Age: Vintage, C. 1950-60's Pile: No pile, this is a genuine Flatweave Sumac Kilim. Believe it or
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20th Century Tribal Rugs

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Wool

Enormous Palace Size Vintage Northwest Tribal Rug, circa 1950-60 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
residential spaces or commercial spaces! Size: 12.3 x 15.3 Age: Vintage, C. 1950-60's Pile: No pile, this
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20th Century Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
rug. Handwoven in the 1960’s, this one-of-a-kind piece will add warmth and dimension to the right
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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

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Wool

Karastan Sarouk Room Size Wool Rug, circa 1950s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, circa 1950s Features
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Mid-20th Century American Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Karastan Sarouk Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1950s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1950s Features a
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Mid-20th Century American Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Antonin Kybal Wool Rug , Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Kybal 1
Located in Praha, CZ
- good condition with some spots
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Antique 1650s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Fabric, Wool

Lovely Vintage Rug with Blues, Strawberry, Teal and Purples, c.1950-60 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
of the sides of the width bows in to ~ 6.8 wide. Wild Stuff! Age: Vintage, C. 1950-60's Pile
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20th Century Rugs

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Wool

Rare Colors Vintage Amazing Vintage Malayer Rug, circa 1950 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Size: 3.5 x 5.4 Age: Vintage, C. 1950's or so Pile: Low/Medium pile, age-related patina This rug is
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20th Century Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

1940-1950S HAND KNOTTED FLAG RUG/WOOL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND FOLKY HAND KNOTTED WOOL FLAG RUG,GREAT CONDITION AND WONDERFUL FADED RED AND BLUE
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Vintage 1940s Unknown More Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Design Geometric Wool Carpet / Rug, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1950s - Czechoslovakia - Good original condition - Handmade of wool.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Rug Designed by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist, Sweden, 1950’s
By Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hand woven wool. Kilim technique. Signed "AGS" Measures: L: 325 cm/ 10' 8" W: 195 cm/ 7' 6 1
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Flower of Life Royal Vintage Joshegan Sarouk Rug, circa 1950 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Flower Of Life Royal Vintage Joshegan Sarouk Rug Size: 3.6 x 5 Age: Vintage, C. 1950's or so Pile
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20th Century More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Wool Rug – Handwoven with Geometric Pattern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Wool. Rölakan technique. Measures: L: 340 cm / 11' 3/20
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Turkish Floral Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70925 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'09 X 05'06. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Antonin Kybal Geometric Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Kybal 1
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of wear.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Afghani wool rug, hand knotted, circa 1950s Design: All-over An Afghan rug (or Afghan
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Vintage 1950s Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s Wool Kelim technique.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Narrow Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1950 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
and charm! Size: 25 x 92 Age: Vintage, C. 1950's or so Pile: Low/Medium with age-related patina but
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20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Belgian Wool Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice geometric Belgian machine made rug in wool. Nice Pattern and color scheme. PLEASE TAKE A
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20th Century Belgian Mission Western European Rugs

Kaukametsä Rya Wool Rug by Aappo Härkönen, 1950s
By Aappo Härkönen
Located in Karis, Nyland
This classic Finnish Rya rug or wall hanging was designed in 1956 by Aappo Härkönen. It features
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Rug, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Handwoven wool rug designed and made in Sweden in the 1950s. The geometric pattern consists of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

1950s Persian Qazvin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s Persian Qazvin rug with an all-over abstract floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo
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Vintage 1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Designer Army-Sage-Green All-Over Lattice Tree of Life Design Rug, circa 1950 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. 1950's Wonderful pile and condition for its age, some spontaneous well-done re-weaves, a few ancient
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20th Century Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tribal Runner with Nomadic Motifs Gorgeous Colors, c.1950 s
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wool pile for many moons to come, true beauty this piece is. Size: 3.1 x 10.8 Age: Vintage, C. 1950
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20th Century Tribal Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful 1950 s long figural Hamadan runner from estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
rug has great figures including birds and what appear to be masks. We think this has a little more
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Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Wool. Signed SB.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, Sweden. 1950s. Wool. Signed SB. Measurements: L: 203 cm/ 6
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Wool. L: 304 cm / 9' 11 3/4" L with fringes: 323 cm / 10' 7 1/8" W
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous, Sweden, 1950s. Kelim technique. Handwoven wool. Measures: L 300 cm/ 9 10 1/2
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in High Point, NC
An orange, brown and yellow-dyed flatweave wool carpet designed and produced by Ingegerd Silow
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wool. Rölakan technique. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

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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.

How Much is a 1950s Wool Rug?

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
  • 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.

  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Exactly what it sounds like - a very thin flat woven wool rug.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.