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4.7x8.4 Ft Pink Vintage Rug for Modern Home and Office. Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.7x8.2 Ft Yellow Overdyed Vintage Rug. Hand-Knotted Carpet for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6x10.2 Ft Decorative Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
3.8x6.7 Ft Overdyed Blue Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Area Rug for Living Room
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.2x11.7 Ft Pink Runner Rug for Hallway. Handmade Corridor Rug. Kitchen Runner
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.6x9.7 Ft Modern Pink Turkish Rug. Vintage Handmade Wool Area Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4x7 Ft Overdyed Pink Wool Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Area Rug for Living Room
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
4.7x7.7 Ft Distressed Pink Vintage Rug for Modern Interiors. Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.5x10.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Chinese Art Deco Inspired Area Rug Redyed in Yellow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.8x9.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Overdyed in Yellow for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
7.7x11.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Pink for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
original designs draw inspiration from diverse weaving traditions — including Persian, Ottoman, Central
Category
Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Tibetan “Tiger” Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
-brown background.
The design draws inspiration from the dynamic energy of tiger markings but translates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of the craft will note this design draws inspiration from the berber motifs of Moroccan sensibilities
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Admirers of the craft will note this design draws inspiration from the berber motifs of Moroccan
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Blue with Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Admirers of the craft will note this design draws inspiration from the berber motifs of Moroccan
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Set of two Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” copper candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva f
By Pentti Sarpaneva
Located in Weesp, NL
) series, designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland, circa 1960s.
Each candlestick features
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
purple.
The abstracted design draws inspiration from aged Persian and Oriental textiles, distilling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid Century Crystal And Brass Lamps
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking pair of 1970s mid century crystal and brass lamps, designed with classical inspiration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$475 / set
Art Deco French Crystal Candle Holder Crystal De Vannes Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, often took inspiration from its designs for their own refined creations. The history of the Cristallerie
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
1969 Etruscan Inspired Blue and Yellow Ceramic Italian Ashtray by Casucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
aesthetic. The ashtray draws inspiration from Etruscan art and design, a civilization that thrived in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Silver Plate Faux Bamboo Flatware Dessert Set in Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Roma, IT
design playfully draws inspiration from the Chinese Chippendale style, reinterpreting the classic bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Vintage Asian Black Lacquered Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
design. Drawing inspiration from classic Chinoiserie aesthetics, its sleek silhouette and lustrous black
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Modern Floral Tibetan Handmade of Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
interiors, this 9x12 rug merges natural inspiration with thoughtful design, offering both tactile richness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brass Longevity Mun Shou Curtain Tie Back Hardware, A Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
, designs, and aesthetics. It draws inspiration from elements like porcelain, lacquer, silk, bamboo, pagodas
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Wall Brackets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maple Colonial Revival Dining Table by Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
, offering enduring beauty and a sense of home that’s hard to replicate.
The table’s design draws
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige-Brown Tribal Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
design and Classic inspiration. The tribal aesthetics of this piece enjoy exceptional movement with
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug
Kilim’s Botanical Rug in Green with Floral Patterns - “Summer Dream”
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration from a lively botanical design executed like a Jackson Pollock-esque painting.
On the Design
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of White Slated Alvar Aalto Style Flush Mounts Model AE74/45, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
, characteristic of the best Scandinavian Modern design.
Drawing clear inspiration from Alvar Aalto's iconic A622
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of White Slated Flush Mounts Model AE74/45, Alvar Aalto Style, Itsu 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, FI
, characteristic of the best Scandinavian Modern design.
Drawing clear inspiration from Alvar Aalto's iconic A622
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Minimalist Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table on Wheels, Thierry Despont, US, 20th Century
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
Late 20th Century American Center Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Rug
Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Black with Gold Diamond Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Admirers of the craft will note this design draws inspiration from the lozenge motif of Moroccan
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Camilly – Elegant Plant Stand in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in Porto, PT
, and natural inspiration, designed to endure as both furniture and sculpture.
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Ole Wanscher Armchairs, Model 1755, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
blending classical influences with modern design principles. Wanscher drew inspiration from 18th-century
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Rug
Kilim’s Mamluk Style Rug with Geometric Floral Patterns in Gray and White
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
such masterpiece is this modern rug which draws inspiration from Mamluk designs, which have a rich
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Mamluk Style Rug with Geometric Floral Patterns in Beige-Brown
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
masterpiece is this modern rug which draws inspiration from Mamluk designs, which have a rich history to them
Category
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Geometric Hand-Knotted Silk
Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
palette of soft greys and ivory. The design draws inspiration from classic chevron motifs, reimagined with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mehraban Amihan, Sahara Collection
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
brings a bold and noteworthy uniqueness to this piece. Designed in Los Angeles with inspiration from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Blue with Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool, this 5x7 contemporary rug draws inspiration from botanical designs—where a mix
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kudra Centre Table with White Painted Wood Top and Black Enamelled Base
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Kudra centre table is minimally designed, taking inspiration from a mix of modern architecture
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Center Tables
Materials
Maple
Rug
Kilim’s Tiger-Skin Rug in Beige with Rust Orange Pictorial
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
negative space. Connoisseurs may note this inspirational design is among a select few even among its rare
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Cream Floral Wool Rug, Decorative Hallway Carpet Rug 190 x 128 cm
Located in Wembley, GB
generations of skilled artisans. Although contemporary in age, its design language draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Pair of Art Deco-style Mahogany Folding Tables inspired by Otto Wretling
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Metal
Babà Soft 876 Brown Ottoman by Emilio Nanni
By Billiani 1911
Located in Milan, IT
The Babà soft 876 ottoman, designed by Emilio Nanni, draws inspiration from the classic Neapolitan
Category
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Textile
$2,230 / item
Three-tier Conical Chandelier
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
By Jordan Mozer, Disney Studios
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic spine-like back support
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug with Colorful, Dense Floral Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
floral design of both intricate craft and cultured beauty.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft will
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
inspiration from decorative Spanish rugs from the late 19th-early 20th century.
On the Design:
Drawing
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid-Century Vintage Turkish Rug in Beige-Brown with Medallion - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
A conservative, humble palette of beige-brown and
Category
Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Napoleon III - Palace Cabinet - 19th century (very rare)
Located in Porto, PT
. The overall design reflects both classical inspiration and the opulent taste of the era. Dimensions
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$45,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Coffee Table on Wheels, Thierry Despont, US, 20th Century
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
Late 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Table lamp Led Catellani
Smith ENSŌ
By Enzo Catellani, Catellani
Smith
Located in Alcamo, IT
& Smith, designed by Enzo Catellani, draws inspiration from the Japanese art of calligraphy. Reflecting on
Category
2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$4,471 / item
Tripodal Walnut Floor Lamp by Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
20th Century American Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Pair of Contemporary Floor Lamps from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
design. He drew inspiration from (and often improved upon) a wide variety of elegant or ingenious works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps
Materials
Rattan
Rug
Kilim
s French Art Deco-Inspired Rug in Blues with Bold Geometric Collage
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, its design features interlocking arcs, rectangles, and circles in sophisticated shades of slate blue
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim
s French Art Deco-Inspired Square Rug, Bold Blue Geometric Collage
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, its design features interlocking arcs, rectangles, and circles in sophisticated shades of slate blue
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Bar Stool
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
as one-offs or in small editions, there can be seen evidence of his encyclopedic knowledge of design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
$35,000
Hand-Knotted Cream Ziegler Floral Oriental Rug, Decorative Wool Carpet Rug Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
with timeless Oriental design. Expertly woven by hand from 100% premium natural wool on a durable
Category
2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
$1,791 Sale Price
25% Off
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Many things inspired Alexander McQueen's designs. The fabrics and styles of traditional clothing worn in India, Africa, Turkey, China and Japan served as sources of inspiration. Music, film, theater, the natural world and the designer's own Scottish heritage also influenced his work. Explore a large collection of Alexander McQueen on 1stDibs.
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