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Vintage French Savonnerie Runner, Modernist Design, 2.9 x 8.5 , 1970s - 1C1201
Located in Bordeaux, FR
, geometric aesthetic of 1970s modern design. This piece takes its inspiration from the historic Savonnerie
Category

Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Normann Copenhagen Rib Sideboard Designed by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
reference the source of inspiration, Rib is designed in oak veneer with solid oak slats and base and
Category

2010s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Normann Copenhagen Rib Sideboard Designed by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
reference the source of inspiration, Rib is designed in oak veneer with solid oak slats and base and
Category

2010s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Underline Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak by Hegi Design House
Located in Geneve, CH
Underline Oval Coffee Table in Black Oak by Hegi Design House Limited Edition Of 30 Signed Pieces
Category

2010s Australian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Customizable Tacchini Roma Sofa by Jonas Wagell
By Jonas Wagell Design Architecture, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
clear inspiration, this design is “classical” by nature, and not only in name. Awards: Archiproducts
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

4.6x7.8 Ft Red Handmade Turkish Area Rug. Vintage Floral Design Carpet
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

5.5x9 Ft Red Handmade Turkish Area Rug. Vintage Floral Design Carpet
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

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavian design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavian design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavian design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Persian Iznik-Style Faience Plate, Floral Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Persian Iznik-Style Faience Plate with Floral Design – Julius Lessing, Berlin 1890 Beautiful
Category

Antique 1890s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
Swedish-Inspired kilim rugs produced in India seamlessly combine minimalist Scandinavian design with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Rug in Retro Design
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
retro look—has more of a late-70s Scandinavian Rya look to its inspiration. On the design: Admirers
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Riva 1920 CE(D)RINO Bench - Design Domenico Orefice Claudia Valeriani
By Riva 1920
Located in Alcamo, IT
Riva 1920 CE(D)RINO Bench Design: Domenico Orefice & Claudia Valeriani The CE(D)RINO Bench is a
Category

2010s Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

Guarujá Dining Table, by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
mastery of Brazilian design. Drawing inspiration from the serene beauty of its namesake - Guarujá, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Concrete

Occasional Table Designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940’s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
vibrant personality. He gave new expression to traditional designs and drew inspiration from the French
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Enigmatic Japandi
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
inspiration from Biophilic Design and infused with Zen principles, this woven marvel delicately balances rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool

Winston Drinks Cabinet in walnut and oak designed by Kevin Frankental
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
mark on the world of design. Drawing inspiration from her illustrious career, particularly her
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Art Deco 2 Brown, Wool Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Scandinavian design movement that drew inspiration from neoclassicism and art deco. Much like the iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco 1 Blue, Wool Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Scandinavian design movement that drew inspiration from neoclassicism and art deco. Much like the iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Art Deco Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77528 Antique French Aubusson Modern Area rug with Scalloped Orb Pattern and Biophilic Design
Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extendable round table Magis Pied-à-terre design Brogliato Traverso - Brick red
By Magis
Located in Alcamo, IT
table’s expressive presence—an elegant balance between classical architectural inspiration and
Category

2010s Italian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Customizable Gubi Coco Lounge Chair Designed by Oeo Studio
By OEO Studio
Located in New York, NY
the industrial simplicity, fashion and the Bauhaus, but the inspiration of the design comes from a
Category

2010s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile

New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Biophilic Scandinavian Modern Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
Biophilic design. With its tailor-made artistry and immaculate craftsmanship, the rug evokes the timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and...

Materials

Wool

3.6x7.2 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Chinese Art Deco Design Red 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

6.6x9.5 Ft Vintage Hand-Knotted Chinese Art Deco Design Red 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

Gaia Trittico 3 Murano Amber MezzaFiligrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
elegant Amber filigree design, drawing inspiration from the minimalist Mezza Filigrana works of Carlo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Earth Tone Colors Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with All-Over Blossom Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
designs and garden designs of classical Persian inspiration, with an added vitality and boldness provided
Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, Cubism Meets Sustainable Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
seamlessly aligns with contemporary and abstract design sensibilities, drawing inspiration from visionaries
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

19th Century Giltwood Throne Armchair, design attributed to William Kent
By William Kent
Located in London, by appointment only
, architecture and design of Italy for inspiration, believing that society could be renewed and improved by a new
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Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Gaia, Murano Amber Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
elegant Amber filigree design, drawing inspiration from the minimalist Mezza Filigrana works of Carlo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Persian Diamond Garden Design Bakhtiari Rug in Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-over diamond design antique Persian Bakhtiari Garden rug in coral, blue, green, ivory, tan
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beni MGuild Large Moroccan Rug North African Design Djoharian Collection
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Artworks after that trip showed many new inspirations in abstract design. We recommend a book published in
Category

Early 2000s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.7x6.7 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. 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

3.7x6.5 Ft Vintage Green Rug with Chinese Art Deco Design. 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

Moroccan Rug African Tribal Japandi Style Design Djoharian Collection Beige
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
tribal designs and Bauhaus inspirations. The abstract design of these Berber rugs inspired many modern
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gubi TS Outdoor Round Travertine Side Table Designed by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
inspiration. Designed to move as easily between indoor and outdoor spaces as we do, GUBI’s new transterior
Category

2010s Danish Side Tables

Materials

Travertine

Gubi TS Outdoor Round Travertine Coffee Table Designed by GamFratesi
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
, from which it takes not only its name, but also its aesthetics and material inspiration. Designed to
Category

2010s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Travertine

5x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Medallion Design Area Rug 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

Midcentury Gray-Colored Turkish Oushak Rug with Stylized Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
pattern on this vintage Oushak wool rug. A blend of Persian inspiration and Turkish design creates a
Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spanish Lantern Pendant Lamp in Wrought Iron, Scroll Twisting Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
brass bulb cover and a brass canopy. Elegant from all sides, its minimalistic design with spanish
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Persian All-Over Garden Design Bakhtiari Rug in Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
designs and garden designs of classical Persian inspiration, with an added vitality and boldness provided
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.4x9 Ft Vintage Floral Design Area Rug in Green Color, Hand-knotted 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

Modern Art Deco Tibetan Rug with Greek Key Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
of silk and wool in the heart of the Tibetan Plateau. The design draws inspiration from the timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian Design By Studio Tetrarch for Valenti Wall or Table Lamps Pistillo Model
By Studio Tetrarch, Valenti
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is an extraordinary pair of Italian design lamps, featuring the Valenti & C. manufacturing
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Italian Design By Studio Tetrarch for Valenti Wall or Table Lamp Pistillo Model
By Studio Tetrarch, Valenti
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This is an extraordinary Italian design lamp, it features the Valenti & C. production brand under
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Viridian: Green Persian Marble Plant Stand with Onyx Details and Organic Design
Located in Porto, PT
statement of refined taste and artistic craftsmanship. Viridian's design draws inspiration from the organic
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx

Set of 4 Antique German Renaissance Design Prints by H. Dolmetsch, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
*Ornamentenschatz* is a monument to design history, offering not just inspiration for architects and artisans of his
Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Beni MGuild North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool Palace size 14 x 10 ft
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
showed many new inspirations in abstract design. We recommend a book published in 2013 titled
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Black Moroccan Hallway Runner Beni Ourain Rug North African Tribal Japandi
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Artworks after that trip showed many new inspirations in abstract design. We recommend a book published in
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Transitional Area Rug With Contemporary Abstract Style and Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
sense of calm and grounding into any space. The intricate design takes inspiration from the natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Minimalist Style and Figurative Art Design
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Dallas, TX
20924 New Berber contemporary Moroccan rug with Minimalist style and figurative art design. Drawing
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Custom Tiger Rug Design in Beige with Orange Black Pictorial
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rugs alike. On the Design: These photos represent a 3x5 pictorial rug in this design, which
Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x10.3 Ft One-of-a-pair Vintage Hand-Knotted Chinese Art Deco Design Red 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

North African Moroccan Berber Rug Wool White Orange Hand Knotted Japandi Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Artworks after that trip showed many new inspirations in abstract design. We recommend a book published in
Category

2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Aubusson French Provincial Chintz Style Area Rug with Rocaille Design
Located in Dallas, TX
76744 Vintage Aubusson French Provincial Chintz Style Area Rug with Rocaille Design 07'11 x 10'02
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Black Indian Mahal Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Blooming Midnight Garden
Located in Dallas, TX
durable and luxurious pieces that draw inspiration from Persian designs while incorporating elements of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Whether designer-inspired handbags are legal varies. In the U.S., patent laws prevent brands from producing bags that are too similar to those manufactured by designers, and copyright and trademark laws prohibit the integration of designer logos into third-party bags. However, some designer-inspired bags don't seek to completely copy the originals. Instead, they may feature unique designs and truly draw inspiration from the trends set by luxury fashion houses. In some cases, these bags may not infringe on intellectual property rights and, therefore, can be legal. Consult a legal expert if you're concerned about whether a particular bag may violate laws. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of handbags.