Mid-20th Century More Carpets

53077 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. Balancing traditional sensibility and tribal design elements with nostalgic charm, this hand knotted wool vinta...

A vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep...

20059 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'08 x 08'04. Step into the dynamic fusion of Bauhaus style and nomadic charm embodied in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. A harmoniou...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a dragon in black, blue, red, goldenrod, and light blue-grey over a cream-white borderless field. Measures: 1' 3" x 1' 6" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs...

Colorful mid-20th century Turkish accent size kilim 4'10' x 7'

20229 Vintage Orange Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 09'10. Dive into the cultural tapestry meticulously woven by the Taznakht Tribe, as they masterfully craft this hand-knotted wool ...

76318 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 09'01 x 12'02. Woven in the historic weaving districts of western Persia, this exceptional vintage Mahal rug embodies a rare intersection of artistry...

53993 Vintage Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'03 x 08'10. Like the whispered memory of a dream half-remembered at dawn, this one-of-a-kind hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug ...

72996, vintage Persian Kirman rug, Persian Kerman rug. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and a refined color palette, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kerma...

51079 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Design and Modern Cabin Style 07'06 x 12'09. Create a comfortable and modern setting with this hand-woven wool vintage Turkish Ki...

51559, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak runner, hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a unique medallion design with the outline of two verti...

A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...

21521 Vintage Purple Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'10 x 07'10. The Violet Heirloom: A Vintage Boujad Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Splendor Radiating bold expression and ancestral poetr...

20655 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'07 x 09'09. Immerse yourself in the quiet luxury of a piece that whispers rather than shouts—an authentic hand-knotted wool Moroccan Beni O...

Vintage Spanish needlepoint carpet with repeating square floral motif in neutral tones.

52726, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic Belgian style 03'11 x 06'02. Highlighting modern design aesthetics and understated elegance with subdued co...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design in a pale mauve tone over a seafoam green background. Measures: 12' 5" x 1...

73946 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 12'00. Bathed in the warm embrace of the earth’s palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a timele...

78954 Vintage Caucasian Soumak Rug, 09'09 x 13'05. This handwoven wool vintage Caucasian Soumak rug is a stunning testament to the traditional weaving practices of the Caucasus regio...

51003 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'00 X 07'07. Vintage charm meets rustic elegance in this hand kotted distressed Turkish Sivas rug. The faded allover pattern and pastel...

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Persian Tabriz 9x13 Ivory, Light Green, and Red Handmade Area Rug. An Ivory field populated with fine detailed medallion floral designs. Accent col...

78309 Vintage Mexican Thunderbird Zapotec Rug, 03'11 x 06'05. Radiating with the elemental power of fire and spirit, this handwoven wool vintage Mexican...

Vintage Northwest Persian square acccent size rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 5'2" x 6'10".  

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 5' 8" Chinese Rugs Carpet: The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets...

51750 distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug for kitchen, bathroom, foyer or entry rug. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in Anatolian hist...

20158 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'09 X 09'10. Imbued with a delightful bohemian flair and an infectious vitality, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug en...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

79024 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'02. Titled "Örbyhus," this captivating vintage Swedish Rollakan rug is a cherished testament to the boundless creative p...

20757 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'11 x 06'05. Uncover the enchanting world of Boujad rugs, hailing from the vibrant city of Boujad in the Khouribga region—a historical pilgrimage...

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.29 m x 3.12 m...

74537 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 12'07. In the heart of the North-Eastern Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco, skilled hands meticulously weave the captivating tales of...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Room square size Turkish Kilim from the middle of the 20th century in the style of Mid-20th Century Modern. Measures: 9'8'' x 9'10''.

A pair of mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian rug mats with a lavender field pops of green and pink accents. One piece is 1 inch wider than the other. 2'8" x 4'8" and 2'9" x 4'8" r...

One-of-a-kind Turkish deco runner with a flurry of animals on a mint green field. Measures: 2.10" x 8.11".

Beautiful midcentury Moroccan rug with a geometrical and tribal design with central medallion and stylized flowers and a blue field with brown, grey, white and black, entirely hand k...

A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug, with an Art Deco style geometric pattern, handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" Persian rugs carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art/craft/industry built around the handmade carpet. Until the discovery of oil, carpets were the largest Persian export. The craft goes back to ancient times, although the history is more broken than one might expect or desire. The Pazyryk rug...

78414 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 11'11 x 17'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug is a remarkable testament to the enduring artistry of Persian weavers. Its central feature is a beautifully intricate lobed medallion, richly detailed and anchored by elegant palmette pendants at either end, creating a mesmerizing focal point. The medallion's elaborate geometry and detailed motifs are encased within a warm, regal color palette, enhancing the overall sophistication and allure of the rug. This medallion is perfectly symmetrical, showcasing the meticulous skill and planning that goes into traditional Persian rug making. Surrounding the central medallion, the rug is adorned with the timeless Herati pattern, which covers the entirety of the field in a precise, orderly fashion. The Herati motif, known for its symbolic representation of fish (Mahi) swimming in water, is a classic element in Persian rugs and is thought to signify abundance and luck. This pattern consists of a floral center encased in a diamond, flanked by curving leaves that recall the fluid motion of fish beneath the moonlit water, echoing themes of renewal and nature's continuous cycle. The borders of the Persian Tabriz rug are equally magnificent, enclosed with a traditional Herati border that complements the central field, and flanked by multiple guard bands. These borders are intricately patterned with a series of smaller, detailed motifs that enhance the rug’s grandeur, making it not just a piece of decor, but a focal point that commands attention. The detailed bordering frames the central design beautifully, reinforcing the rug’s structured aesthetic and its connection to the natural world. This vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug encapsulates the splendor of Persian rug craftsmanship with its decadent beauty and sophisticated color scheme. Ideal for elevating traditional furnishings, this rug can transform any space into a regal setting, blending rich history with exquisite design. The rug’s deep, warm colors and intricate patterns offer a timeless elegance that can complement both modern and classic interiors, making it a cherished piece for any collector or enthusiast of fine textiles. Rendered in variegated shades of red, navy blue, beige, green, sky blue, tan, and pink with other accent colors. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 11'11 x 17'08. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 18...

50168 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style 05'00 x 07'07. With its timeless design and symmetrical composition, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak r...

76306 Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug, 08'08 x 13'04. An ode to refinement and botanical grandeur, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Khorassan rug is a timeless treasure woven fo...

52132 Vintage Turkish Patchwork Kilim Rug, 09'09 x 14'00. Steeped in the rich traditions of Anatolian weaving, this handwoven vintage Turkish patchwork Kilim rug is a striking testam...

52765 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 06'02. Steeped in Anatolian tradition, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug tells a story of artistry, symbolism, and the endur...

A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 8' 8"

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...

Embark on a journey through time and tradition with this enchanting vintage Turkish runner rug, a harmonious blend of wool and cotton that brings a kaleidoscope of colors to your liv...

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

20889 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 07'08. Step into the world of vibrant design with Boujad rugs, renowned for their geometric patterns and bold hues. Typically woven in brig...

53093 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'04 x 07'07. A creation of unparalleled artistry, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a rare testament to Anatolia’s enduring weaving ...

76144 Colonial Revival style vintage Persian Mashhad rug with warm, neutral colors. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug features an all-over Shah Abbasi pattern spread...

Measures: 2'11 x 9'10 Vintage Turkish Runner with All-Over Diamond Kurdish Design in Multi-Colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug TU-NED-4693, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, c...

A hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...

74520 Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Azilal Rag Rug, 04'09 X 04'11. The tribal style and colorful hues found in this vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite rug create a welcoming and re...

A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim gallery rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 6" x 8' 10".

51179 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'05 x 03'03. This captivating hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug embodies a timeless elegance, deeply rooted in nomadic charm and Anatol...

21445 Rare Vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 08'06. Bathed in saturated fields of aubergine, wine, and bruised plum, this vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug evokes the visceral quietude of a Mark Rothko painting — but rendered through the ancestral hands of Berber women in the High Atlas Mountains. This is not merely a rug. It is a meditative color study, a tactile portal into emotional depth, woven not with paintbrushes, but with time, wool, and tribal memory. The composition is striking in its restraint — a minimalist layering of tonal fields, where mulberry merges into rosewood, and amethyst fades into dusk. The color transitions are subtle, organic, and entirely unmechanized, revealing the artisan’s intuitive calibration of natural dyes and handspun wool. Like Rothko’s canvases...

61015 Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 09'11 x 12'09. With its effortless beauty and lovingly time-worn composition, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Tabriz rug...

A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size carpet with a tribal design handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 9" x 11' 9".

74771, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Tribal style, red Shaggy square rug. This hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug beautifully showcases a tribal style in vibrant colors...

76327 Vintage Golden Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'08 x 12'08. A reverent homage to Persian elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Tabriz rug is a rarefied expression of beauty born from ...

A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 5' 8" x 10' 1".