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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Floral Cream and Gray Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool with a unique blend of undyed natural yarns, this modern kilim rug hails from the latest flat weave additions to Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection, a ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Moroccan rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lux...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1980s, 1C517
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Chinese rug in light shades of white and brown. It has modern geometric design containing squares. The rug made out of acrylic in China. ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

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

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Wool, Silk

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

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Grey, Green Windowpane Checked Indian Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Area Rug, Grey, Cream And Olive Green Windowpane Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug - 9'x12' (270cm Wide x 360cm Long) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-wove...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Vintage Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21516, vintage Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug with Organic Modern style. With its simplicity, plush pile and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Mrirt Moro...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 5" x 10' 8".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7.3x10.4 Ft Vintage Handknotted Turkish Area Rug. Traditional Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Hemp

Zabihi Collection Vintage Reindeer Turkish Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th-century turkish rug depicting a deer Details rug no. j3835 size 1' 5" x 1' 11" (43 x 58 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Adirondack Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Classic Pictorial Korean Tiger Rug in Beige/Brown and Brown by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 modern rug from our Tiger rug line in Homage collection, as inspired by antique Korean folk art pictorials, celebrates one of the most rare and treasured pictorial animal rug styles in history. On the Design: This geometric pictorial piece joins the latest additions to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim, an ambitious custom-capable approach to recapturing and reinventing an unprecedented range of international styles including Oriental patterns with fresh, European influences. Inspired from classic and revered Korean folk art Tiger...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Garden Panel Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78019 Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 12'00. Romanian kilim rugs are traditional flat-woven rugs crafted using wool, cotton,...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 10 00 X 15 09
Located in Dallas, TX
76348, vintage Tabriz rug with traditional style. Elegant and somewhat mysterious, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz carpet is the dramatic, sumptuous design element you are looking for to create an interior with depth and strong sense of history. Emerald green spandrels surround a round center medallion with pendants at opposite ends. A pair of tree of life motifs appear to grow from either end into the field while large sickle leaves curl at the midway point. Flowers blossom throughout the field and permeate the ornament throughout. This vintage Persian Tabriz carpet is well suited for a variety of traditional interiors including historic European, Victorian, Southern, British Colonial, American formal, modern, and Industrial. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, state room, great room, front room, library, office, study, studio, parlor, or sitting room. Rendered in variegated shades of gold, ocher, amber, brass, teal, verdigris, plum, brown, camel, goldenrod, taupe, raisin, and a variety of blended color striations. Complementary Sherwin Williams Colors and Hues: Sconce Gold, Alchemy, Sturdy Brown, Poised Taupe, Terra Brun, Hunt Club, Golden Rule, Colonial Yellow, Mesclun Green, Bengal Grass, Lagoon, Irish Cream...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mexican Serape Blanket Kilim Rug with Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78788 Vintage Mexican Saltillo Serape Blanket, 04'03 x 07'00. Mexican Saltillo wool serape blankets are traditional textiles from Saltillo, Co...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim s Contemporary Geometric Red Line Brown Wool Geometric Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary wool rug from Rug & Kilim originates in Nepal, a country that is still regarded among designers for its workshops. The all-over field design employs a simple geomet...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Circa 1920 Tan Persian Subdued Heriz Hand Knotted Rug 8 4 X 11
Located in New York, NY
8'4 X 11'. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz luxury handmade rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs. The Heriz...
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20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Tibetan Meditation Mat, Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78436 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 01.05 x 01.06. Emanating timeless beauty with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The floral design and symbolic colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly unique look. This small Chinese Art Deco rug...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Blue Sarouk Farahan Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Sarouk Farahan hand knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This Farahan rug has a rusted color frame and peach accents on a gorgeous Classic Botanical floral desi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vinatge Rust/Teal Persian Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vinagte Persian Hamadan rug with a light teal-blue field, wide rust border, and geometric design with black and cream accents. Measures 3.06 x 5.
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1960s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with mint green field with a basket filled with multi-colored peonies in the center.
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78372 vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'05 x 10'10. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knot...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
$4,200 Sale Price
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Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Tornet" Carpet
Located in Long Island City, NY
In 1931, when Carl Malmsten was commissioned to design a number of suites at the Waldorf Astoria, he invited Märta Måås-Fjetterström to New York City to create the carpets. Upon her ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Red Area Rug 12 3" x 15 3"
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

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Wool

Small Nanimarquina Aros Round Rug in Red and Black
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Nanimarquina 'aros' round rug in red. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. This geometric design comprised of contrasting colors is a rug that is never exact or sym...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Fine Large Vintage Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large mid century Chinese rug, entirely and very finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation with pretty Chinese Art Deco design and beautiful colors, wi...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Transitional Wool Rug with Floral Motif in Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Transitional style hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This piece has dark accents, featuring a gorgeous floral pattern design. This rug measures 12'1" x 14'5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian gallery carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 11' 4"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5 8" x 6 8" - 173 x 203 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5'8" x 6'8" - 173 x 203 )
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Chateau Orlando Collection Flower Grid Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Taupe and Beige Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 12x15 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool. On the Design: This rug enjoys a unique texture married to geometr...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3.2x6.5 Ft One-of-a-kind Handknotted Village Rug, Vintage Tribal Wool Small Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring timeless elegance and authentic craftsmanship into your home with this vintage Turkish accent rug, finely hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Turkey. Made with 100% natural woo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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

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Fur, Hide, Leather

21st Century Modern Persian Square Sultanabad Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful 21st century modern Persian square Sultanabad, hand knotted rug with a brown motif and a purple field. This collection is of wool and mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
An exotic color room size Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s. Measures: 8'10" x 11'6''
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Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Chinese Peking Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 7" x 13' 11", features a richly decorative field filled with repeating cloud motifs, stylized symbols, and auspiciou...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Green Art Deco Rug with Qing Dynasty Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77624, antique Chinese green Art Deco Rug with Qing dynasty style 09'00 x 11'04. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a r...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Whispered Mirage: A Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug of Ethereal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
21474 Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'02 x 10'05. Bathed in a whisper of lilac mist and windswept desert hues, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted vintage Beni Mrirt rug is a living ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Cream with Colorful Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 rug is a new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Made with hand-knotted wool, its design is inspired by mid-century Swedish minimalist t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 8 1" x 10 5"
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

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Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Tan Handmade Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a copper color field. This rug has a blue-designed frame with accent colors of gray in a gorgeous all-over floral design. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage European Modernist Pictorial Wall Rug Folk art Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Colourful vintage European Folk art wool wall rug featuring abstract bird pattern Polish or Swedish Size 32 x 21 inches 83 x 52 cm approx. Period 1950`s Condition; Good.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

8 x11 1" Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Joshagan Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Vintage Persian Joshagan with Geometric Medallion, Worn Down, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Evenly Worn, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Ori...
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1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, ivory accents in a center medallion. This rug measures 2' 10" x 11' 2" circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1980s Postmodern Unique Shape Floral Pink Purple Rug 12’x9’
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pick and violet floral postmodern custom wool rug signed on bottom
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x 12 Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug Handmade In Brown With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted from high-quality wool. It features a deep brown background adorned with a blue and purple floral design, elegantly framed...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77008, muted tones of red, tan, beige, cream, green, grey and black provide a beautiful color scheme for the intricate design featured on this vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim rug...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

cc-tapis Chateau Flower Grid Big Rug by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pure wool jacquard rug with design inspired by 1920s illustrations of jewellery discovered by Luke in a museum's collection. "Our four Chateau Orlando rug designs for cc-tapis are no...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry medieval design “the view”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of "La Dame à la Licorne" titled “The view”– a beautiful late 20th-century tapestry echoing the 15th-century masterpiece at the Cluny Museum in Paris. Woven wi...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

8x10 ft Handmade Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. 100% Wool. Modern Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Cowhide Rug in Off-White
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x7 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft. On the Desig...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Animal Skin

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Purple Area Rug 10 2" x 15 8"
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

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Wool

4 x12 2" Gray White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Orange with Tribal Diamond Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Turkey, this vibrant runner features three bold diamond medallions framed by stepped geometric patterns in warm tones of orange, ivory, and lavender. Inspired by traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Verner Panton Wave Rug 240 x 170cm in Yellow for Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Wave' Rug 240 x 170cm for Verpan. Current production. As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Red Vintage Turkish Runner 3 3" x 10 11"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
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1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Pastel Floral Kilim Rug with French Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77818 Vintage Floral Kilim Rug, 04'02 x 06'00. This handwoven wool vintage floral kilim rug, hailing from the refined weaving traditions of China,...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco style rug, with Geometric Pattern and Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted in wool, is the next great addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of contemporary creations inspired by the Art Deco movement....
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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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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