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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Item type: New and Made To Order
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration: The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Gotland Sheepskin Rug
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare to be found in the U.S., these beautiful sheepskins are of the oldest race of sheep in Sweden. Unique to the island of Gotland, they are renowned for their silvery-grey colored wool, silky-to-the-touch curls (or ‘purls’ as they are known), and supreme suppleness. The fleece is fine, long, lustrous and dense and can appear in all shades of grey, from almost white to silver to charcoal-grey and dark enough to be almost black. A luxuriously decorative accessory, the Gotland sheepskin...
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2010s Swedish Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Snow Leopard Rug by TeHer Rugs — Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool Silk
Located in Miami, FL
Snow Leopard Rug, Contemporary Hand-Knotted Himalayan Wool and Bamboo Silk by TeHer Art Rugs. This contemporary Snow Leopard rug is a striking reinterpretation of the legendary Hima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Runner Rug in Brown with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x6 contemporary runner rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period pieces of...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug in Colorful Geometric Floral Design 8 x 10 1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish Oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
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2010s Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zebra Hide Rug, South Africa, Wool Felt Backed with Leather Trim, New Hide
Located in New York, NY
Decorative new zebra hide rug from South Africa. The hide is backed with wool felt fabric and trimmed with leather all around. This zebra hide in the pictures is sold but we will ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Zebra Hide

cc-tapis Super Fake Super Runner Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool, pure silk and linen coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125....
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensi...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Red and Pink with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Oversize Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 16' 1" x 20' 3"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Mystic Sunset Enchantment Modern Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31096 New Modern Orange Chinese Art Deco Rug, 06'01 x 08'11. A rare and radiant convergence of myth, mastery, and modern refinement, this h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Homage to the Square Rug ‘Blue or Pink or Red’ by Josef Albers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This beautiful, hand-tufted, 100% wool rug is adapted from the 1951 oil on masonite painting by Josef Albers. The rug is available in a limited edition of 150 and produced in associa...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

9 x12 3" Cumin Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cumin Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Tone on Tone, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile hei...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug Kilim’s Modern Custom Rug Sample in Blue and Brown with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Tibetan Dragon Indigo Tibetan Clouds Wool Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Water Dragon is a small runner rug by Joseph Carini inspired by ancient Tibetan designs. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colorful design, this accessory throw rug could be used at the foot of a bed, in a small hallway or to cozy up any corner of your home. A dragon is the center of this design with ornate details with colorful Tibetan clouds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige and Taupe Tones Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in art silk, this 13x17 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug collection—with an impressive range of neutral colors and attention to movement in its uniqu...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8 0" x 9 9"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Sheepskin Multi-Pelt Fur Rug in Brown and White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 5x6 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug & Kilim—a unique series of high-pile mullti-pelt pieces that can be custom made in any...
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2010s Icelandic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Fur, Hide, Leather

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 09 11 x 13 09
Located in Dallas, TX
31078 Modern Earth-Tone Oushak Rug, 09'11 x 13'09. Step into the tranquil beauty of nature with this exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Oushak rug, a masterpiece that embodies the es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

2 9"x18 White Gray, Wool, Hand Knotted, Persian Village Inspired XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
White Gray, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Persian Village Inspired, Geometric Elements Design, Natural Dyes, Denser Weave, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pil...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Round, Dyed Gray Customizable La Quinta Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Symmetrical, minimal, classical, this sublime rug ticks all the boxes. Its stunning luxuriousness will radiate interiors joy every day! La Quinta is available in three standard ci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cowhide

Rug Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Beige, Red and Cream Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Hemp

Oversized Handmade Gray Modern Indian Loop/Cut Wool Rug With Solid Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful oversized handmade rug from India features a combination of bamboo, silk, and wool materials with a gorgeous gray field. This rug showcases a captivating, all-over solid de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug Kembang Setaman by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug 'Kembang Setaman' by RAG Home A modern and abstract interpretation of traditional savoir-faire craftsmanship - the art of embroidery. Like a flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim
Located in Dallas, TX
30679 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 11'02. Evoke the quiet poetry of Swedish Modernism with this exceptional handwoven wool kilim rug—an artisanal homage to Kr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s French Style Art Deco rug in Gold Beige Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. On the Design: This piece boasts the Deco sty...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Solid Beige Modern Square Apadana s Groove Handmade Bamboo/Silk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Square Apadana's handmade bamboo & silk Indian groove rug with a beige color field. This groove collection rug has an all-over solid design. This rug measures: 14'11" x 15...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Khotan Style Decorate Rug "Sevilla"
Located in New York, NY
This rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Khotan rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier in East Turkestan and are interchangeably referred to as Samarkand ...
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2010s Afghan Khotan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Pair of Tibetan Phoenix and Floral Orange Accessory Runner Rugs by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by ancient Tibetan designs, Lotus Garden, is a small runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

NDP53 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP53 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Style Rug, Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug Kilim X Jenn Ski Orange Mid-Century Modern Rug with Geometric Patterns Description: This hand-knotted wool and silk 8x10 modern rug represents an exclusive design from Ru...
Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Needlepoint Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Modern Portuguese Needlepoint rug with an all over floral design. This piece has fine details, great colors, and a beautiful design. It would be the pe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Needlepoint Rug
Modern Needlepoint Rug
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Brown Modern Flat-Weave Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern flat-weave handmade wool rug. This Kilim rug has a brown field with accents of blue and beige in a gorgeous geometric Expressionist design. This rug measures: 10'...
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2010s Afghan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8x10 Ft New Hand-Knotted Rug. 100% Wool. Antique Heriz Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring timeless elegance into your home with this brand new hand-knotted rug, inspired by the classic 18th-century Heriz design. Each piece is meticulously woven by our master artisan...
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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug Sample, Polychrome Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Brown Wool Rug Handmade Moroccan Style With Seamless Abstract Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted wool rug features a modern Moroccan design in a soothing Ivory hue, skillfully contrasted against a captivating brown backdrop. The harmonious blend of these colors ...
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2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Gabbeh Style Wool Rug Handmade with Minimalist Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Boasting a modern Gabbeh-style pattern, this handwoven wool rug exhibits a black color field complemented by stylish white accents. This rug measures: 12' x 15'. Our rugs are p...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 6 1" x 9 1"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Apadana s Modern Texture Designed Custom Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Customize the Modern Sasco Collection Custom Wool Rug to fit your space. It is hand-woven in India for exceptional quality and durability. Various color options are available. Delive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Design Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This rug has a beige frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This rug measures: 6'9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moooi Mixing Pixels of Hibiscus Trinium I in Soft Yarn by Ruben de Haas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by Ruben de Haas & Seb Janiak Ruben used Signature carpet design Lubhyati Solitudinis of the Mimesis Collection to recreate a new Signature Mixing Pixels carpet design. Designer Seb ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Yarn

Apadana s Modern Handmade Wool Rug Moroccan-Style In Ivory With Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Moroccan-style wool rug is hand-knotted and showcases a beautiful modern design with a natural ivory field. It features a stunning abstract pattern in green, gray, and brown. T...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8 x9 6" Pickle Green Overdyed Kazak Medallions Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Overdyed Kazak with Star Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gold Area Rug 4 2" x 5 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan Rug with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30791 New Scandinavian Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 14'05 x 15'00. A vision of refinement and restraint, this handwoven wool Scandinavian Swedish-inspired kilim rug, woven in India, i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

White Mongolian Fur Rug Throw - 100x170cm
Located in Dural, AU
Add luxurious natural textures to a decor with this White Mongolian Fur Throw rug. Whether styling a sofa or adding glam to a wardrobe or nursery f...
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2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Uni Rug in Bamboo Silk High Pile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CC-tapis Plain rug in 100% bamboo silk, high pile (0.05 cm). Standard measurement is 8 feet x 10 feet. Hand-loomed, 8.3000 knots/sq. ft. Available in light grey and sand. CC-tapis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Bamboo

Small Riviera Woollen Carpet by Nathalie du Pasquier for Memphis Milano Collecti
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Small riviera woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Memphis Milano collection A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. As the carpet is made by hand, t...
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2010s Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Elisa Padrón Tres Outdoor Rug in Black
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina & Elisa Padrón 'Tres' Outdoor Rug. Current production, Spain. Measures: 170x240cm Tres Outdoor aims to transfer the warmth of the iconic Tres collection to the outdo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Plastic

Black Sheepskin Rug, Black Icelandic Shaggy Long Wool
Located in Dural, AU
This sheepskin rug can be custom made to any size. Please check stock for this listing and enquire for pricing for a customized rug in natural edge, straight edge, or round rug designs. This natural black sheepskin rug is handcrafted using fine quality long wool Icelandic sheepskin. With a rustic feel and an inviting shaggy appearance, this rug will add cosy elements to any interior. The black wool is the original sheep fleece with an eco-tanning process preserving the organic and natural color tones and markings found in the wool, therefore brown undertones may be present with natural high lights and streaks throughout the fleece. With an incredible long wool pile raging between 8-20 cm (5-8 inches) in length, this irresistible shaggy sheepskin rug will make a statement. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer as its hollow fibre absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fibre while in the colder months its warming properties keep us snuggle and warm. At eluxury home, the Icelandic sheepskins we use for this rug are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-product and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans. Our premium selection of Icelandic sheepskins allows our sheepskin rugs to be sustainable and are a safer and healthier flooring option for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin area rug crafted will be unique as no two sheepskin rugs will ever be identical or exactly the same. The irregular rug...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed for 19th-century rugs from the Bidjar region, Easter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9 x11 10" Gray Loom Knotted Plain Wool and Plant Based Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Templeton Gray, Loom Knotted Plain Wool and Plant Based Silk, Thick and Plush Soft Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool and Plant based Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Irregular Shape Abstract Blue Handtufted Rug Frozen Land by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in: 'Frozen Lands,' a tufted rug that recalls memories of northeast Greenland beneath ironclad snow. Its colors: a muted blue borrowed from the gaping silence of frozen water, a...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Acrylic, Yarn

Forsyth New Zealand Sheepskin Quad Rug, Ivory
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The naturalness and softness of a sheepskin rug can quickly elevate a room's beauty. On the floor, thrown over chairs and couches, this versatile design piece is a favorite of the Fo...
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2010s New Zealand Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Moroccan Rug in Neutral Beige with Minimalist Border
Located in New York, NY
This new Moroccan rug blends traditional hand-weaving artistry with a refined modern aesthetic, making it an exceptional statement piece for sophisticated interiors. Crafted from the...
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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Inspired Kilim, 07 10 x 09 10
Located in Dallas, TX
30675 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 07'10 x 09'10. With its geometric design and bohemian hygge vibes, this hand-woven wool Swedish Kilim rug beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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. 

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