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Modernist Abstract Ege Rya Rug, 9 x 7, Blues and Greens
By Ege Rya
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Abstract Ege Rya Rug, 9 x 7, Blues and Greens . Pop 60's , 70's..Amazing Modern Space Age
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ege Tæpper Rya Carpet
By Ege Rya
Located in Dallas, TX
78352 Vintage Danish Ege Rya Rug, 07'06 x 11'10. Ege Rya rugs are a distinctive type of Danish rug
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ege Tæpper Rya Carpet
Vintage Ege Tæpper Rya Carpet
$8,280 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Rya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice vintage abstract attributed to a maker in Scandinavia. Remains of a red label on back.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Fabric

Vintage Rya Handmade Carpet, Multicolor Wool Carpet-Colorful, Vibrant, White
Located in Port Washington, NY
Rya rugs are the traditional Scandinavian rugs made in Sweden and Finland, and word “Rya” actually
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Western European Rugs

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Wool

70 s EGE RYA VANGUARD Scarves UNUSED Danish Rug Modern Mid Century Red Wool
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Style: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug! This UNUSED
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Vintage 1970s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Shaggy Scandinavian Design Olive Green
Located in Ferrara, IT
Bring home a piece of timeless Scandinavian style with our exclusive Rya Rug. This stunning flat
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Abstract 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 Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern 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

Vintage Swedish Rug In Green-Brown 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 Rug In Green and Black with Medallion 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 Rug In Red with Abstract 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

60 s EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Wool UNUSED Modern Danish Rug MCM 6 x9
By Ege Rya
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! EGE RYA VANGUARD Purple Scarves Rya Rug Creator: Ege Rya 100% Authentic!!! Condition: New with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug In Blue and Gray 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 Rug In Red and Green 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

Midcentury Danish Modern Ege Rya Wool Shag Rug Autumn Leaf 2, 5 x 4, 9
By Ege Rya
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury Danish Modern Ege Rya Wool Shag Rug 'Autumn Leaf' 2,5' x 4,9' by Ilva Kling. Vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Scandinavian Rya Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Scandinavian Rya throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 8" x 5' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78274 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 03'09 x 05'07. With its simplicity
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ege Art Line
Located in Dallas, TX
78279 Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 04'00 x 06'06. With its geometric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Large 1960 s Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rya Rug
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large and outstanding handmade wool Rya rug from the 60’s with a very pleasing patern and colour
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78273 Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 02'05 x 04'10. Full of tiny
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian modernism, this hand-knotted Swedish Rya rug is a high-end homage to the understated luxury and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya
By Ege Rya, Ege Tæpper
Located in Dallas, TX
78142 Vintage Swedish Krokus Flower Ryamatta Rug, Tibet by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya 04'08 x
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug 4 x 6
Located in New York, NY
Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

70 s BELLE RYA Scandinavian Cream Burgundy Waves UNUSED Mid Century Wool Rya Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Scandinavian Modern (of 60's/70's) • Vintage unused - never walked on Rya rug! This UNUSED 1960's BELLE RYA
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Vintage 1970s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Original Scandinavian high-pile, Rya rug carpet, Denmark design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
of Danish Rya rugs. A rya or rye is a traditional Scandinavian wool rug with a long pile of about 1
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Acrylic

Scandinavian Modern "Sananjalkametsä" Rya Wool Rug, Designed by Kirsti Ilvessalo
By Kirsti Ilvessalo
Located in Karis, Nyland
one of the most prominent textile designers concentrating especially on the ryijy or rya rugs. She
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Ulla Kronlof Vintage Abstract Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug
By Viola Grasten
Located in Dallas, TX
78278 Ulla Kronlof Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'04 x 06'10. Scandinavian Swedish rya rugs designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Expressionist Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Rug, Midsommar by Viola Gråsten
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Viola Grasten
Located in Dallas, TX
wool vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya rug, titled “Midsommar” by the acclaimed designer Viola Gråsten
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Ross Littell, Unika Vaev
Located in Odense, DK
Large handmade "Rya" rug by Ross Littell made in Denmark in the 1960s at Unika-Væv. Hand woven in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Painterly Abstract Wool Rug, circa 1950
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual Finnish Rya, typically rendered with a long shaggy pile, yet distinguished by the
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern High Pile Geometric Handmade Wool Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a very rare Scandinavian Modern high-pile wool rya rug has soft, muted natural tones of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Danish Modern 1970 s Shag Wool Scandinavian Area Rug by RYA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful colors very clean Rya rug circa 1970's nice clean condition bright colors shag style can
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern High Pile Geometric Handmade Wool Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a very rare Scandinavian Modern high-pile wool rya rug has soft, vivid tones of pink
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78269 Vintage Finnish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 1'11 x 4'00. Full of tiny details and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern High Pile Rya Rug with Birds motif, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stunning high-pile rya rug is a standout example of 1960s pop art-inspired interior design
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century Scandinavian High Pile Red and Orange Rya Rug This rug measures: 43.5 wide x 29 deep x
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This vintage Rya rug, measuring 158 x 107 cm, exudes a vibrant and dynamic energy with its bold
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Rya Rug Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
Nordic Rya Rug – Abstract Leaf Border 201 × 142 cm This striking Rya rug showcases the bold
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Swedish RYA Rug
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish RYA rug in deep tones of blues, purples and orange. Sweden circa 1970. All our
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Vintage 1970s Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern High Pile Straw Yellow Handmade Wool Rya Rug, Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This Scandinavian Modern high-pile wool rya rug has soft, vivid tones of straw yellow, which brings
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Huge Vintage Orange and Yellow Scandinavian Rya Shag Area Rug Runner
By Hojer Eksport Wilton
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A spectacular vintage Scandinavian Rya shag runner in radiant tones of orange and yellow, this
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Brown Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
background and history deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture. Rya rugs have been crafted for centuries, with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern "Kehrä" Rya Wool Rug, Designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme, Finland
Located in Karis, Nyland
This classic Finnish rya rug or wall hanging was designed by Leena-Kaisa Halme. Model is called
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern High Pile "Tibet" Rya Rug, Ingrid Jagarz, Marks Sweden 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is Scandinavian Modern high-pile wool rya rug is titled "Tibet" and is desined by Ingrid
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77043, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style and Danish design. This vintage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Mid Century Scandinavian Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Design with Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
, abstract and casual interiors. This rug is simply an art work. Vintage mid century Scandinavian Swedish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Scandinavian Mid-Century Green Khaki Wool Rya Rug, Tabergs, New Old Stock
By Tabergs
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern hand knotted wool area rug by Tabergs, Sweden circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Runner Soft Beige and White Handwoven Rya Rug with Fringes
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rag rug anonymous, Sweden. 1960's. Cotton with linen pile. Rag technique. Provenance: Halmstad
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Cotton

BELLE RYA Scandinavian UNUSED Mid Century Modern Danish Rug Black Brown Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! BELLE RYA Black Brown Orange (vagina) Rya Rug Creator: Belle Rya 100% Authentic!!! Condition: New
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Danish Rya Rug Orange-Mustard-Brown 70 s / Modernist scandinavian pop art
Located in Seaford, GB
🧡 Retro Scandinavian Danish Rya rug 1970s in Orange, Mustard Brown – 194x142cm Wool Shag
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Soft Color Palette
Located in Ferrara, IT
This striking Rya rug from Sweden, measuring 202 × 121 cm, is a beautiful example of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Swedish Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
and history deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture. Rya rugs have been woven for centuries, originally
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rya Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 4'9" L Origin: Denmark
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Antique 19th Century Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug, 19th Century
Rya Rug, 19th Century
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Rya Rug Swedish Red Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya Rug Swedish with its vibrant colors of orange,red and a colorful design is a truly unique
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Swedish Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya Swedish rug is adorned with a beautiful green color that exudes freshness, tranquility
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Rya Rug Shaggy Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
Experience the tactile beauty of a Swedish Rya Rug Abstract Design in your home! This unique piece
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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Wool

Rya Rug Swedish Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Rya Swedish rug with its abstract design in shades of purple and blue is a truly unique and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

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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 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 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 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.