Op Art Carpets
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester
2010s Indian Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
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Vintage 1960s French Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Op Art Abstract Sculptures
Wire
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Western European Rugs
Synthetic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
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Homage to Victor Vasarely
20th Century American More Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century North and South American Rugs
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool, Acrylic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
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Wool
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Wool
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern North and South American...
Yarn
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Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Japonisme Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cut Glass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Plastic
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Marble
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood, Lacquer
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Mohair, Oak
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Resin
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Blown Glass
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Blown Glass
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Fabric
Early 20th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Metal
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Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Metal, Chrome
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Finding the Right Rugs-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Victor Vasarely produced Op art by employing principles of physics and geometry. He painted his works by hand with oils and acrylics on canvas in a way that made the images seem three-dimensional and capable of movement. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024There are many examples of Op art by Victor Vasarely, who is widely considered the grandfather of this art movement. A classic example is 1937’s Zebra, which has undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other Op art works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri and Keple-Gestalt. Shop a range of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024One famous Op art piece by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. Produced in 1937, it consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other notable works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, Tekers-MC, Keple-Gestalt and Vonal Stri. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
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