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1950s Mid-Century Italian Mirrored Bar Cabinet Credenza with Asian Motif
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti or Paolo Buffa style credenza or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Handmade Oriental Turkmen Antique Carpet Wool Brown Cream Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs
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Antique 1890s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Geometric Kilim Rug Caucasian Design Cream Blue Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Large Handmade Carpet Traditional Red Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
handmade oriental rugs are perfect for any modern or traditional home interior. Constructed with handspun
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Large Handmade Carpet Traditional Red Wool Oriental Rug 216 x 321 Cm
Located in Wembley, GB
handmade oriental rugs are perfect for any modern or traditional home interior. Constructed with handspun
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Large Handmade Carpet Traditional Red Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
handmade oriental rugs are perfect for any modern or traditional home interior. Constructed with handspun
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Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rug Flemish Fragment Tapestry Runner Aubusson Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This antique tapestry piece is a Flemish needlepoint woven by hand in the late 19th century, circa
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Antique 1880s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Cream Blue Wool Kilim Runner Rug, Traditional Handmade Flat-weave Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool kilim rug was woven by hand in Afghanistan in the early 21st century. The design
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Area Rug, Plain Cream Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
. Suitable for both modern and traditional interiors. Handmade with the finest hand-spun wool and cotton
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Kilim Runner Rug Handwoven Oriental Orange Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
in the late 20th-century era (1960-1999), designed and woven by local tribes. Handwoven Kilim
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Hand Woven Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Wool Afghan Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
perfect addition to any home. Suitable for both modern and traditional interiors. Handmade with the finest
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Vintage 1950s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Carpet Antique Rug Turkish Kilim Rug Handwoven Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This Anatolian Kilim rug was handwoven by skilled weavers in Turkey- 1910, with handspun wool which has been dyed using organic vegetable dyes. The design features an all-over repeat...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Kilim Carpet Wool Area Rug, Handwoven Sumakh Kilim Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
environment. This piece is sure to match your modern or antique furniture easily. This piece is in great
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Floral Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Olive Green Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
: 288 x 390 This rug would make a perfect addition to any home. Suitable for both modern and
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Unusual Pair Mastercraft Asian Horseshoe Back Brass Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Mastercraft
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Mastercraft brass Asian style horseshoe back lounge chairs. These pair are quite
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Rugs Turkmen Original Ersari Handwoven Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
for any modern or traditional home. Easily style this piece with your vintage or antique furniture
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Vintage 1910s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Red Blue Wool Kilim Area Rug Flat-Woven Tribal Kilim
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique masterpiece, this fine wool Kilim was woven in the late 19th century Circa 1890. The
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Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Kilim Rug Traditional Rust Wool Area Rug Floral Carpet Geometric Kilims
Located in Wembley, GB
an eyecatching rug. Perfect for use in any modern or traditional home, as a living room rug, bedroom
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Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Handmade Carpet Wool Kilim Rug Orange Geometric Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes
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Early 2000s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Oriental Rugs, Large Handmade Carpet Red Rugs, Traditional Rugs Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Handmade carpet Kazak large rugs are patterned oriental rugs primarily produced as village productions rather than city pieces. This red rug is made from organic materials particular...
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Kilim Handmade Carpet Oriental Rust Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range
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Vintage 1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Collectible Antique Rugs Wool Area Kilims Geometric Diamond Kilim Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range
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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Striped Rug Brown Cream Wool Kilim Handwoven Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. As well as cushions and footstools to match
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Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Runner Caucasian Handmade Kilim Rug Red Wool Flatweave Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range
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Vintage 1950s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

Traditional Antique Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Red Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
style with your vintage or antique furniture for an instant uplift, or pair it with your modern
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Vintage 1940s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Handwoven Oriental Wool Orange Red Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs
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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Handwoven Traditional Wool Rug Rust Red Oriental Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs
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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Agra Indian Rug Traditional Cream Wool Floral Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of
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Early 2000s Indian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Geometric Rug Wool Area Rug, Traditional Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
accent peices for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and
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Vintage 1980s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Handwoven Red Area Wool Oriental Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique
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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Carpet Vintage Indian Oriental Rug, Cream Wool Living Room Rug Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
This Oriental rug vintage Indian rug was handwoven in 1890 with a highly-detailed central medallion design. Floral motifs meander from the centre in various colors of black, cream, g...
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Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Wool Needlepoint Tapestry Rug, Floral Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Carpet Caucasian Kilim Rug Handwoven Blue Orange Wool Flat-Woven
Located in Wembley, GB
perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs
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Vintage 1940s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Ziegler Style Green Runner Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool Ziegler style runner rug was woven by hand in Pakistan in the late 1990s. The central design features a green background with accents of cream, brown and red accents t...
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1990s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Kilims Antique Kilim Rug Geometric Wool Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and
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Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rust Wool Geometric Kilim Rug, Handmade Oriental Flat-Woven Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range
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Vintage 1910s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Kilim Rug Antique Wool Traditional Striped Tribal Kilim Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. As well as cushions and footstools to match your
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Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Kilim Rugs Antique Brown Wool Kilim Traditional Karabagh Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique
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Antique 1880s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Kilims Carpet Runner Kilim Rug Oriental Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool Kilim Runner is a modern Afghan flat-weave Kilim rug constructed in the early 2000s
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare Handmade Carpet Antique Armenian Kilim Rug Traditional Floral Kilim
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wine red wool rug is a handwoven masterpiece. Woven with fine organic materials the central design features a bold all-over design with a red background and accents of pink...
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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Kilims Antique Turkish Kilim Rug Oriental Flatwoven Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With
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Vintage 1980s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Navy Chinese Peking Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the 20th century blue Chinese Peking worn rug Measures: 8' x 9'7".
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet Runners Rugs Area, Traditional Rugs, Afghan Rugs, Blue Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
These new traditional handwoven runner rugs come from the rug world in a striking colour combination of navy, light blue, green blue, and cream. The pattern depicted on these natural...
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1990s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 2nd quarter of the 20th century blue Tibetan Plush Pile Rug Measures: 5'4" x 7'3".
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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Caucasian Karabagh Handwoven Floral Oriental Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool rug is an excellent example of Karabakh, Azerbaijan kilims, woven by hand in the 1890s. The central design features a double floral medallion design woven in red, oran...
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Antique 1890s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Kilim Rugs Armenian Handmade Floral Kilim Red Wool Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine cream wool rug is a handwoven masterpiece. Woven with fine organic materials, the central design features a bold all-over design with a red background and accents of pink, ...
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Antique Early 1900s Armenian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant hand made wool runner rug was constructed in 1960. The fine central design features a rich red background with brown, cream and black accents that make up the sophistica...
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Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size neutral color Chinese rug. Measures: 9'2'' x 11'5''.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Vintage Kilim Rug Handmade Oriental Traditional Area Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
Blue, orange and cream make up the main accent colours in this simple, elegant vintage Kilim. Woven by hand in the 1940s by village weavers of Azerbaijan known for their finely woven...
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Vintage 1940s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Beige Gray Blue Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early-20th-century room size Chinese rug in the navy, beige, and gray color family. The wool and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Kilims Antique Caucasian Kilim Rug Geometric Wool Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This large Persian Kilim is an excellent example of rugs from the 1900s. Featuring a bold geometric pattern woven symmetrically in accents of beige, brown, red and orange. Both the c...
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Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Incense Stick Holder in Bronze and Turquoise, India, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade miniature incense sticks holder. Handmade in India circa 1970-75 in partially polished bronze set with turquoise. Despite its modest size its rather heavy and it will retu...
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Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

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Bronze

Chinese rug with stylized floral motifs, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
for classic settings or as a contrasting element in modern interiors.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Textile

Norman Perry Asian Modern Table Lamp
By Norman Perry
Located in Camden, ME
Beautifully executed - this Chinese modern table lamp by the firm of Norman Perry has a textured
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Zabihi Collection Oversize Light Blue Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century oversize one of a kind Chinese rug in various predominant light blues and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charlotte Perriand Vérité Rug For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wood

Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza by John Widdicomb Espresso Brown Gold Trim
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Asian Influenced Mid Century Credenza, designed for the John Widdicomb Company, American, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal, Brass

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Asian Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Asian mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every Asian mid century modern was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Asian mid century modern, we have 1019 options in-stock, while there are 72 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Asian mid century modern, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Asian mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Asian mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor and André Fu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Asian Mid Century Modern?

An Asian mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,152, while the lowest priced sells for $55 and the highest can go for as much as $375,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Asian Mid Century Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.