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Mid-century Modern Bordeaux Red Rya Rug by Gull-Britt Johansson for NIAB, Sweden
By Nordiska Industri 1
Located in Grythyttan, SE
that adds both comfort and style. This Scandinavian rya rug’s warm tones and unique design bring
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Shag Rya rug in various shades of yellow brown and light green. Hand-knotted wool shag rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Polychromatic Scandinavian Abstract - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Yellow with Gray Scandinavian Geometry - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Brown and Rust Scandinavian Medallion - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish rya rug is
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

1960s Vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Rya Shagpile "Sun-Dial" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in London, England
This is a vintage Scandinavian Rya rug from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive long, shaggy pile
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Yellow Green Gradient Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Shag Rya rug, A great abstract design in various shades of yellow and light green. Nice
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Playful Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, country-chic beauty—from a tradition among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Brown - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tradition among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner Rug in Scandinavian Minimalist Pattern - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, country-chic beauty—from a tradition among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Geometric Patterns in Gold - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will appreciate this
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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Gray with Abstract Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Design with Gray Open Field - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
tradition among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Rich and Warm Red Scandinavian Abstract - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Bold Black and Orange Scandinavian Design - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will appreciate this
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug in Gold, Brown and Red Swirls - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will appreciate this
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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Swedish Style Abstract Rug in Beige, Blue and Orange
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
; Kilim. On the Design: This design, as inspired by a mid-century Scandinavian rya rug design, evokes a
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Swedish Style Abstract Rug in Beige, Blue and Orange
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. On the Design: This design, as inspired by a mid-century Scandinavian rya rug design, evokes a
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Geometric Patterns Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Distressed Swedish Style Abstract Rug in Beige, Blue and Orange
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. On the Design: This design, as inspired by a mid-century Scandinavian rya rug design, evokes a
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Red with Geometric Patterns Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Blue with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will
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Antique 1660s Swedish Tribal Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Green-Beige with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Brown with Leaf Floral Patterns Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Wedding Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Marianne Richter, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
77402, vintage Swedish wedding Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern style. With its geometric design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Tree and Landscape in Sunset Palette – Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Rya rug, a high-pile, hand-knotted wool masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s collection. Its pictorial
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Antique 1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Blue and Green with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 5x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Red and Brown with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Brown and Blue with Geometric Pattern Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Yellow and Brown with Tree Pictorial Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Swedish Rya rug is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Yellow and Brown with Tree Pictorial Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug In Gold and Green with Geometric Patterns Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
minimalistic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Rich Red and Black Scandinavian Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish rug
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Signed Barbro Nilsson Antique Swedish Textile, Red Scandinavian - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
beauty—from a traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Scandinavian
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya rug measures 124 x 202 cm and features a geometric pattern in vibrant shades of red and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner in Beige Blue with Floral Vine Border - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, country-chic beauty—from a tradition among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid Century Modern 1960s Rya Rug By Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful rug with bold geometric abstract designs and vivid yellow earthy tones fully defines
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs
By Ege Rya
Located in New York, NY
Rare opportunity to acquire a matched pair of Scandinavian shag rugs, attributed to Ege Rya. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs
Matched Pair Room Size Rya Rugs
$2,240 Sale Price / set
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Rya Rug Scandinavian
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya rug, measuring 140 x 215, features a warm and inviting design characterized by its thick
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Tibet, Krokus Flower by Ingrid Jagarz for Mark Rya 1960s
By Ege Rya
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug "Tibet" — Krokus Flower Design by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Black and Blue Abstract Design - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish rya rug
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Antique 1660s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Rya Style Circle Rug in Blue, Yellow Abstract Pattern
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 6x6 piece from Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection. This contemporary
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

60 s EGE RYA VANGUARD Brown Tree Branch UNUSED Mid Century Rya Danish Rug Modern
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
IN DENMARK • Style: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

60 s EGE RYA VANGUARD Blues Tree Branch Mid Century Modern UNUSED Danish Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DENMARK • Style: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rug or Wall Tapestry by Ege Rya, Denmark 1965
By Ege Rya
Located in Herentals, BE
in very good condition, it has always been used as a tapestry and not as a rug. It has the Ege Rya
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

60 s EGE RYA VANGUARD Clown Cream Wool UNUSED Mid Century Danish Rya Rug Modern
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug! This UNUSED 1960's EGE RYA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid century Danish Ege Rya wool rug 6 x 9
By Ege Rya
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Ege Rya rug in bold colors - yellow, orange, dark purple, pile is in very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Danish Modern Hand-Knotted Tan Wool Rug by Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern hand-knotted tan wool rug by Rya.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Signed Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Light Green with Geometric Pattern - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Condition: This vintage Swedish
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Rug, Carpet, Denmark, Ege Rya Style, 1960s
By Ege Rya
Located in Praha, CZ
Can be used as a wall tapestry.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Fabric

Modernist Abstract Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare opportunity to acquire an amazing modern abstract Scandinavian shag rug, attributed to Ege Rya
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Scandinavian Design Nordic Knots Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
it soft and comfortable to walk on. This Rya Rug Scandinavian Design is a true stunner! The abstract
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Scandinavian Rya Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Scandinavian rya rugs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Scandinavian rya rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 942 antique and vintage Scandinavian rya rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of Scandinavian rya rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern Scandinavian rya rugs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Scandinavian rya rugs over the years, but those made by Ege Rya, Hojer Eksport Wilton and Ege Tæpper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Scandinavian Rya Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,732, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $80,000 highest priced.

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 Scandinavian Rya Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Scandinavian rya rugs are accent rugs that have a hand-knotted high shag pile usually made of wool. Originally, the rugs served as bedding for sailors, but they became popular decorative accents in the U.S. in the 1970s. Shop a variety of rya rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rya rugs are made in Scandinavia. Rya is a Swedish word that translates to “rug” in English, and Rya rugs have been popular in North America since the mid-20th century. Shop a collection of Rya rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rya rug making is a traditional style of Scandinavian rug making. It incorporates a technique of knotting that creates a double-sided pile, making Rya rugs particularly cozy and luxurious underfoot. They are traditionally made of wool. Shop a variety of Rya rugs from some of the top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A traditional Scandinavian rug is called a rya or rye. With their shag knotted wool pile, these rugs originally served as blankets for 15th-century sailors. The rugs gained popularity in the U.S. and around the world in the 1980s. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage rya rugs.