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1820s Pink
Camel Floral European English Axminster Rug 14
4" x 16
2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century English Armorial Axminster Carpet (14'4" x 16'2" - 437 x 497)
This is a particularly colorful late Regency period Axminster carpet, with an astonishing double flor...
Category
Antique 1820s English Other Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 5'7" × 7'8" (170 × 233 cm)
This exquisite French Art Deco rug from the 1940s is a stunning example of the bold geometry and streamlined elegance tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug
Size: 14'8" × 22'0" (447 × 670 cm)
This exquisite oversized Spanish Savonnerie rug from the 1920s is a masterclass in aristocratic elegance a...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 4'7" × 7'0" (139 × 213 cm)
A striking example of post-war modernism in textile art, this Vintage French Art Deco rug from 1948 beautifully embodies ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Rug by Paule Leleu at Doris Leslie Blau
By Paule Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug by Paule Leleu
Size: 9'6" × 16'8" (289 × 508 cm)
This rare vintage French Art Deco rug, attributed to the renowned designer Paule Leleu, epitomizes the re...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 7'4" × 9'0" (223 × 274 cm)
Color: Brown, green, orange
This striking French Art Deco rug from the 1940s embodies the modernist energy and graphic cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized French Savonnerie Rug with Rosette Medallion
Located in New York, NY
1920s Oversized French Savonnerie Rug with Olive Field and Rosette Medallion
Size: 16'3" × 21'9" (495 × 662 cm)
This exquisite oversized Savonnerie rug from 1920s France is a masterf...
Category
Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Irish Donegal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Irish Donegal Rug - Soft Green
Beige Neoclassical Elegance
Size: 13'4" x 16'9" (406 x 510 cm)
This exquisite antique Irish Donegal rug, woven circa 1880, is a masterful...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western Europea...
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Unique Circular French Art Deco Rug by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
Unique Circular French Art Deco Rug by Paul Follot – A Celestial Masterpiece of Decorative Arts
Size: 12'7" × 12'7" (383 × 383 cm)
Crafted in 1925 by the renowned French designer Pau...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Axminster Rug
Size: 12'2" × 15'0" (370 × 457 cm).
A masterclass in 19th-century English textile artistry, this exceptional Axminster rug from the 1880s showcases the ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug
By William Morris (English)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug
Size: 12'7" × 14'1" (383 × 429 cm)
This exquisite vintage rug is a rare and beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century European desi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Arts
Crafts Rug “Donnemara” by C.F.A. Voysey
Located in New York, NY
1920s Arts
Crafts Rug “Donnemara” by C.F.A. Voysey – A Masterpiece of European Textile Art
Size: 13'7" × 15'3" (414 × 464 cm)
A rare and striking example of early 20th-century ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Size: 20'0" × 32'3" (609 × 982 cm)
This striking 1880s French Savonnerie rug captures the opulent spirit of the Belle Époque with its bold design, rich ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Savonnerie-Style Spanish Round Rug with Classical Floral Medallion
Size: 15'0" × 15'0" (457 × 457 cm)
Imbued with old-world grandeur and refined artistry, this circular Spani...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Antique English Wilton Rug, Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Wilton Rug, Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted)
Size: 12'8" × 17'10" (386 × 543 cm)
An exceptional example of late 19th to early 20th-century English craftsmanship, this antiq...
Category
Early 20th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Arts and Crafts Donegal Green Rug
Size: 12'0" × 14'0" (365 × 426 cm)
This exquisite antique Arts
Crafts rug is a testament to the movement’s dedication to craftsmanship...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized 19th Century French Aubusson Rug with Classical Botanical Motifs
Size: 17'0" × 17'0" (518 × 518 cm)
This exceptional oversized French Aubusson rug, dating back to the early...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Round Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Round Rug
Size: 13'8" × 13'8" (416 × 416 cm)
This exceptional 19th-century French Aubusson round rug epitomizes the elegance and refinement of European courtl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 4'10" × 6'6" (147 × 198 cm)
This rare and elegant French Art Deco rug from the 1950s is a compelling example of mid-century design that masterfully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Exquisite 1920s French Savonnerie Rug in Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 1920s French Savonnerie Rug in Neoclassical Style
Size: 14'10" × 20'0" (452 × 609 cm)
A masterful example of French decorative arts, this large vintage Savonnerie rug from ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Size: 24'0" × 29'10" (731 × 909 cm)
This magnificent antique French Savonnerie rug from the early 1900s is a breathtaking example of classical European ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug
Size: 16'0" × 26'7" (487 × 810 cm)
Commanding in scale and arresting in elegance, this magnificent mid-century Spanish Savonnerie rug stands ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden”
Located in New York, NY
French Aubusson Wool Rug by Galerie Chevalier – “Garden of Eden” at Doris Leslie Blau
Circa: 1980
Size: 15'1" × 20'1" (459 × 612 cm)
This striking vintage French Aubusson rug, crafte...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Vintage Spanish Rug
Size: 16'6" × 17'10" (502 × 543 cm).
This remarkable vintage Spanish rug from 1944 exemplifies the refined elegance and playful sophistication of mid-20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Size: 11'2" × 12'6" (340 × 381 cm)
Steeped in the elegance of the French Belle Époque, this exquisite Aubusson rug from circa 1900 is a prime example of t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage European Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage European Art Deco Rug
Size: 6'8" × 10'0" (203 × 304 cm)
This elegant vintage European Art Deco rug, dating from the 1940s, exemplifies the geometric experimentation and forwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
17th century Spanish Cuenca rug (Size Adjusted) - Refined Iberian Heritage in Vibrant Form
Size: 7'1" × 11'3" (215 × 342 cm)
This vibrant Vintage Spanish Cuenca rug is a quintessenti...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 18'0" (304 × 548 cm)
This exquisite European needlepoint rug from the 1880s is a remarkable testament to...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1940s Vintage European Art Deco Rug in Crimson
Ivory
Located in New York, NY
Striking 1940s Vintage European Art Deco Rug in Crimson and Ivory
Size: 8'0" × 11'0" (243 × 335 cm)
A captivating example of early 20th-century textile design, this vintage European ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Irish Donegal Botanical Rug in Soft Earth Tones Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Irish Donegal Botanical Rug in Soft Earth Tones Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'10" × 14'9" (360 × 449 cm)
Evoking the serene spirit of early 20th-century Irish craftsmanship, thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Savonnerie Rug from France at Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Savonnerie Rug from France at Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 15'0" × 19'9" (457 × 601 cm)
This magnificent Oversized Antique French Savonnerie rug, dating back to the earl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1910s English Wilton Hand-Knotted Rug Attributed to Pugin
Located in New York, NY
1910s English Wilton Hand-Knotted Rug Attributed to Pugin
Size: 13'7" × 25'9" (414 × 784 cm)
This magnificent early 20th-century English Wilton rug, hand-knotted circa 1910, is a com...
Category
Early 20th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Metal Thread Botanic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century metal thread abstract botanic tapestry
Size: 6'0" × 8'3" (182 × 251 cm)
This antique rug is a truly outstanding example of the tapestry technique, typically associ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Size: 11'4" × 15'3" (345 × 464 cm)
This remarkable antique Axminster rug from early 19th-century England embodies the refined elegance and dec...
Category
Early 20th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique European Needlepoint Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'6" × 13'7" (320 × 414 cm)
This exquisite 19th-century European needlepoint rug is a striking celebration of floral eleganc...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 6'8" x 10'0" (203 × 304 cm)
This stunning 1920s French Art Deco rug masterfully blends modernist geometry with soft romanticism, creating a rare tex...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Runner Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Runner Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 3'8" × 11'5" (111 × 347 cm)
refined aesthetic and masterful craftsmanship of 19th-century French textile art. Woven in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 8'7" × 10'6" (261 × 320 cm)
This vintage French Art Deco rug is a study in soft geometry and painterly restraint. Its broad field is washed in a pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif
Located in New York, NY
1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif
Size: 2'5" × 14'10" (73 × 452 cm)
This exquisite antique English needlepoint runner from the 1880s is ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Striking 1920s Irish Donegal Rug with Stylized Flora Motif
Located in New York, NY
Striking 1920s Irish Donegal Rug with Stylized Flora Motif
Size: 8'8" × 11'1" (264 × 337 cm)
A rare and evocative textile from early 20th-century Ireland, this 1920s Donegal rug exem...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vibrant 1960s French Machine-Made Deco Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant 1960s French Machine-Made Deco Rug – A Retro Statement Piece
Size: 6'5" × 9'3" (195 × 281 cm)
Circa: 1960
Step into the dynamic visual energy of the 1960s with this captivati...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm)
This exceptional French Art Deco rug from the 1930s is a striking example of the era’s bold, modernist aesthetic, blend...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'8" × 18'5" (355 × 561 cm)
This vintage Spanish rug features a subdued and harmonious palette of beige and taupe, emphasizing texture ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Districts Board for Ireland in 1891 to set up carpet production at Killybegs, County Donegal, in western
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco Rug
Size: 5'4" × 7'0" (162 × 213 cm)
This exceptional vintage European Art Deco rug, dating from the 1920s, is a striking testament to the bold experimentation and g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Design Green Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage European Art Deco Green Rug
Size: 6'10" × 10'2" (208 × 310 cm).
This vintage Art Deco rug from the 1950s is a striking example of mid-century European textile artistry, blend...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco handmade wool rug.
Size: 8'0" × 11'0" (243 × 335 cm)
This striking French Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century is a bold visual statement, encapsulating the dynamis...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Botanic Handmade Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie botanic handmade wool rug (size adjusted).
Size: 13'5" × 26'0" (408 × 792 cm).
This elegant, large-scale rug captures the timeless beauty of French Savonne...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ruhlmann Circular Knotted Wool Carpet
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Ruhlmann (1879-1933) was a French furniture designer and interior decorator and one of the most important
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
CYBER DEAL, Antique Flemish Tapestry Fine Wool&Silk Dragon 61×91cm 2x3 c.1700
Located in New York, NY
This 18th C. Flemish Tapestry, 60cmx90cm, 2x3ft Dragon Scene & Figures features two allegorical musicians framed by elaborate scrollwork, opening into a lush landscape with a mythica...
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
European Fine Silk
Metal Fine Tapestry 61cm×61cm Framed 2×2 c.1700
Located in New York, NY
This elegant, circa-18th-century European silk and metal-thread tapestry features an ornate central medallion surrounded by an intricate floral border rendered in warm tones of gold,...
Category
Antique 18th Century Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s English Needlepoint Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
1920s English Needlepoint Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Size: 4'8" × 4'10" (142 × 147 cm)
This exquisite antique English needlepoint rug, circa 1920, radiates timeless elegance an...
Category
Early 20th Century English Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Rug in Golden Beige and Lipstick Pink
Size: 9'3" × 13'2" (281 × 401 cm)
Striking in its restraint yet undeniably glamorous, this vintage French Art Deco rug from the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Size: 11'6" × 14'6" (350 × 441 cm)
Step into the golden era of French decorative arts with this captivating vintage Art Deco rug from the 1930s. A true te...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Size: 13'6" × 18'3" (411 × 556 cm)
Bold, vibrant, and undeniably regal, this vintage Spanish rug encapsulates the ornate grandeur of Iberia...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'3" × 11'7" (342 × 353 cm)
Age: Vintage
Color: Beige, Blue, Cream, Green, Yellow
Origin: Spain
Type: Spanish
Style: Bold, Traditional
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug — A Symphony of Geometry and Grace
Size: 11'0" × 15'8" (335 × 477 cm).
This exquisite vintage French Art Deco rug from the 1930s embodies the timele...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Used Western Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of used western furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of used western furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of used western furniture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Desso, Paule Leleu and Ewald Kröner each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of used western furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Used Western Furniture?
Prices for a piece of used western furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $49 and can go as high as $650,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,282.
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 Used Western Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pouf is a cushioned stool that typically sits lower than the height of a sofa seat. Poufs come in all colors, shapes and fabric types and can be used as a seat, foot stool, side table or simply a focal point in your room decor. On 1stDibs, find a collection of poufs and other furniture from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The history of plastic as a raw material for furniture traces back to the years immediately after World War II. Improvements in plastics technology during the 1960s created a boom in the design of new plastic furniture, and it’s been a popular material ever since. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary plastic furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Mor furniture used to be called Superstores of America. During the 1990s, Mor Furniture for Less also operated stores under the names Bedroom Superstore and America's Sofa Super Store. In 2000, the company changed its name to Mor Furniture for Less and rebranded all its locations to its new name. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Teakwood is a type of wood popularly used in Indonesian furniture. It is a tropical hardwood mainly used in Java, Indonesia, that can grow up to 130 feet tall. Shop a collection of Indonesian furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, in fact, pecan wood has been used for furniture, cabinetry and even in making certain tools. Pecan wood is durable and only moderately heavy. Shop a collection of pecan wood furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Bernhardt uses engineered, multi-ply hardwood plywood as well as various solid hardwoods like teak. The brand is known for employing unique decorative materials like bone inlay, German silver, gypsum and white onyx. On 1stDibs, find Bernhardt furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best products to use on wood furniture are lacquer, varnish or polyurethane that will protect the wood from staining, and add a nice sheen to the piece. Wood furniture polishes are available in silicon, emulsion, oil-based and wax and you can choose based on the type of wooden furniture you have. It is important to test on a small patch of wood before applying it to the entire piece of furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The common types of furniture used during the Romanesque period relate to cathedrals and churches because the style of architecture was most commonly employed to construct these types of buildings during the era. They include altars, shrines, canopies and throne chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Whether you should use teak wood oil on outdoor furniture depends on the piece and the product. The formulation of most teak wood oil is intended for indoor use, and these products generally shouldn't be applied to outdoor furniture. You should read the care instructions on your furniture and the directions for use on the teak oil for specific advice. Explore a wide variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
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