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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53311 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'09 x 09'04. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy of...
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$1,768 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Prayer Saph Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53100, vintage Turkish Prayer Saph rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Time-softened colors and Mid-Century Modern style collide in this hand knotted vintage A...
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1920
s Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
60742 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 11'04 x 15'02. Step into the enchanting world of this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, where grandeur meets artistry in every sti...
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1960
s Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76387 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 07'00 x 08'09. Woven on the northern threshold of the Alborz Mountains, where forested mist and fertile soil cradle the land, this handwov...
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Vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74279, vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim rug with Nomadic Tribal style. 74279 vintage Afghan Ghalmouri Maimana Kilim rug with nomadic Tribal style. Highlighting nomadic charm an...
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1950
s Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53760 Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 06'09 x 09'06. Steeped in history and woven with the artistry of a bygone era, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug captures...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21602 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'08 x 05'11. Woven high in the Atlas Mountains by the women of the Azilal region, this vintage Moroccan rug is a masterstroke of tribal ex...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21362 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'02 x 11'05. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21357 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'00 x 11'05. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a captivati...
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$4,799 Sale Price
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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20916 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 05'10 x 09'08. Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Boujad rugs, originating from the lively city of Boujad in the Khouribga region. These Moroccan rugs...
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$3,696 Sale Price
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1950
s Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78228 Vintage Afghani Rug, 04'04 x 05'08. Embark on a journey through time with this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Afghan rug, where tradi...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Boujad Checkered Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
74783 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 03'01 x 05'06.
Embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of Midcentury elegance with each step upon this hand-knotted wool vintage Moro...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$1,200 Sale Price
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Soul of the Atlas: Rare Tribal Vintage Beni M
Guild Moroccan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
20940 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 10'10. In the windswept heights of Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains, where time weaves its own rhythm, emerges this captivating vi...
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Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Characterizing the lavish curvilinear style of Art Nouveau, this vintage Persian Mashhad rug features an ornate centre medallion surrounded by an ...
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New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80500, new contemporary Moroccan area rug with modernist style. This hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug features contrasting black lines running the length of the sandy...
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Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Cubism Meets Global Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
20927 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'11.
Step into the wild world of Boujad rugs—a dazzling spectacle originating from Boujad in the Khouribga region of Morocco. These rugs...
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Shibui Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
21004 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'04 x 12'11. Originating from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco, these Moroccan rugs are...
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20949, vintage Berber red Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Featuring a luminous fiery glow and a plush pile, this hand knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug astounds with ...
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$2,799 Sale Price
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Spicy Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
20944 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 10'02. This vintage Beni MGuild rug stands as a testament to the rich culture of Moroccan craftsmanship, meticulously handwoven b...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21585 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite rug with Modern Style 02'05 x 06'03. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool and cotton vintage Berber Boucherouite Moroccan rug is a cap...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21348 vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style 06'08 x 13'05. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20852 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'08 x 12'02. Mid-Century Modern design seamlessly intertwines with tribal allure in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ouarain rug...
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The Ivory Sanctuary:Vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Geometry
By Beni M
Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20759 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 06'08 x 12'06. Evoking the quiet luxury of tactile simplicity, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni M’Guild Moroccan rug is a rare expression ...
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Mid-Century Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
21298 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 10'10.
In the magical expanse of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, the skilled hands of Berber women from the Ait M'Guild tribe weave t...
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Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug with Minimalist Design and Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74468, vintage Moroccan Azilal rug with Minimalist Design and Nordic style. This hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug features a lozenge trellis pattern on a neutral backgro...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$1,920 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Minimalist Shibui Meets Modern Hygge
Located in Dallas, TX
21415 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'03 x 13'08.
Minimalist Shibui meets Hygge in this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. The detail lozenge lattice and earth...
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Cohesive Coziness Meets Subtle Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
20661 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 13'01. This hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug is a traditional handwoven masterpiece crafted by the Beni MGuild tribe, a subset o...
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Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20708 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 12'03. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of southern Mo...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Cozy Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
20018 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'07 x 09'04. Dive into the dynamic world of this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, where Cubism takes center stage in a mesmerizing ...
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Subtle Shibui Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20346 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 14'03.
In the seamless convergence of Shibui and Midcentury Modern influences, behold this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Mor...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$2,400 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Long Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
52141 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Long Runner. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern style features fo...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$3,920 Sale Price
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Contemporary Organic Wool Persian Rug, Cream and Brown, 9
x 12
Located in New York, NY
Get lost in the beauty of this abstract wool area rug. Rabbit Hole utilizes a concentric design, created in entirely undyed wool, that pulls the viewer inwards toward the center. Pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71996 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'11 x 06'10. Behold the captivating allure of this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, a masterpiece that epitomizes the rich heritage o...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner with Four Seasons Design and Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77595 vintage Persian Bakhtiari runner with Four Seasons Design and Traditional style. Cleverly composed with traditional style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bakhtiari runn...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Kilims Carpet Runner Kilim Rug Oriental Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool Kilim Runner is a modern Afghan flat-weave Kilim rug constructed in the early 2000s. The design features a repeat geometric design woven with a vibrant colour palette ...
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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,258 Sale Price
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Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53371, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over geometric pattern c...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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1960
s Berber Moroccan Carpet with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20887 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 05'09 x 10'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Taznakht Moroccan rug is a dynamic fusion of color, texture, and abstract expression. The design is...
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Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Bohemian Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53355, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Rustic Bohemian style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over hexagonal lattice pattern. A ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$1,061 Sale Price
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Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Romantic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53327, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with romantic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over diamond lattice p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53320 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'00 x 08'09. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy of...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$2,388 Sale Price
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Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53308 Distressed Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 05'01 x 07'08. Nestled within the tranquil landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs honor the legacy ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53339, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with rustic Mid-Century Modern Cubist style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered di...
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$755 Sale Price
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Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
53336 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'11 x 09'03. Nestled within the peaceful landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs celebrate the leg...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53289, distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Mid-Century Modern Bohemian style. This hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug features an all-over checkered pattern...
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Antique Rugs Bukhara Area Rug Handwoven Red Wool Oriental Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
The central design has been woven with a rich red background with beige and blue accent colours that make up the repeating pattern medallions. A layered border has then framed this. ...
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1920s Uzbek Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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$1,579 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20246 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'02 x 11'04. Originating from the esteemed Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of Morocco's vibrant Berber culture, these Moroccan rugs are...
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Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20604 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'01 x 10'00.
Immerse yourself in the unique allure of this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug, a piece distinguished by it...
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Vintage Red Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75597 Vintage Persian Mashhad Palace Rug with Traditional Colonial and Federal Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad palace rug features a central medallion in midnight navy blue with a pattern of mocha, light orange, green, sky blue lotus flowers and palmettes. The medallion floats in a sea of soft red with a labyrinth of vines and herati motifs. Spandrels echo the palettes of the medallion, dotted with cornflower blue blossoms. The Persian Mashhad rug...
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Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
72683 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'06 x 09'07. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug exemplifies the refined elegance of traditional Turkish weaving artistry. The Sivas rug’s meticulously crafted design showcases an all-over diamond lattice pattern, intricately overlaid across an abrashed beige field. Each diamond-shaped compartment within the lattice holds a delicate eight-pointed star, a symbol of faith and spirituality, lending the rug an added layer of meaning and cultural significance. The interplay of subtle geometric elements and symbolic motifs imbues the rug with a quiet sophistication, making it a stunning statement piece.
The restrained yet captivating pattern is beautifully complemented by a palette of soft, neutral hues. The antique-washed beige field, enhanced by a natural abrash effect, creates an enchanting sense of depth and movement, as though the rug’s surface gently shifts and shimmers in varying light. The subdued earth tones lend the piece a serene ambiance, while the careful arrangement of the stars within the lattice evokes a sense of balance and harmony, reflecting the weaver’s impeccable artistry and keen attention to detail.
Encircling the central field is a series of borders that further elevate the rug’s refined aesthetic. Delicate carnation meander guard borders and barber’s pole listels gracefully frame the main border, which echoes the lattice pattern of the field. This repetition of motifs creates a cohesive and harmonious composition, seamlessly blending the elements into a unified whole. The subtle ornamentation of the borders adds visual interest without overwhelming the elegant simplicity of the central design, striking the perfect balance between intricacy and restraint.
With its timeless geometric design and harmonious monochromatic color palette, this vintage Sivas rug is a tasteful and highly versatile addition to any interior. Its understated elegance and symbolic motifs make it ideal for both traditional and contemporary spaces, effortlessly enhancing any setting it graces. Whether adorning a formal living room, a serene bedroom, or a sophisticated office, this rug’s quiet beauty and profound sense of history bring a touch of Turkish heritage and refined luxury to every space.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, taupe, khaki, sand, tan, ecru, oyster gray, camel, cream, ivory, coffee, and onyx with other accent colors.
SW Complementary Hues and Colors: Wool Skein, Barcelona Beige, Resort Tan, Shiitake, Barrow Verde, French Roast, Verde Marron, Kaffee, Tony Taupe, Irish...
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Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Abstract Expressionism and Biophilic Design
By (after) Mark Rothko, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21050, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with abstract Expressionism style and Biophilic design. Effortless, elegant, and casual meets the eye in this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug. It features earthy greenish hues and softly gradated striations running selvage to selvage blending seamlessly from one to the next. A wide horizontal teal band...
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1960
s Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Kilim Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76392 Vintage Persian Mazandaran Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 15'06. Woven under the shifting light of the Caspian skies, this handwoven wool vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim unfurls like a me...
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$5,520 Sale Price
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Vintage Striped Talsint Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Cozy Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
21005 Vintage Moroccan Rug, 06'09 x 10'05. From the heart of the Figuig province, where the Ait Bou Ichaouen tribe weaves its vibrant tales, emerges the Talsint Moroccan rug, named a...
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Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20976 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 11'06. Embark on a journey into the rich legacy of the Taznakht Tribe, where skilled hands in the High Atlas Mountains of southern Morocc...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20977 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 011'04. This vintage Beni MGuild rug stands as a testament to the rich culture of Moroccan craftsmanship, meticulously handwoven b...
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Kilim’s French Deco Style Rug In Green, Gray And Beige Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5×9 rug hails from the latest additions to their acclaimed Deco Collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold custom-capable line recapturing an underrepresented, icon...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75278, vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with Mid-Century Modern style. With its bold geometric pattern and angular designs, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug embodies Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern style. It features a center square medallion flanked with recilinear amulets on either side. Serrated leaves, rosettes, crosses, tree of life motifs, and organic shapes are symmetrically woven in the rustic brick red field. It is enclosed with an angular tribal border on a sandy-beige backdrop. Perfect for an entry, stair landing, kitchen, bathroom, small space, nook, foyer and entryway. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Tribal, Industrial, Rustic, Pacific Northwest, Artisan, Lodge, Cabin, Northwestern, Mid-Century Modern, Native American, Spanish, Navajo, Eclectic, Art Deco, Traditional, Modern, and Contemporary. Rendered in warm earth-tones and variegated shades of rust, brick red, clay pot...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool
$799 Sale Price
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Shaggy Rug with Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51116, vintage Turkish Oushak Shaggy rug with Nomadic Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak shaggy rug features a central square medallion anchored with ram's h...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool
$2,236 Sale Price
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Vintage Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51635 Vintage Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style. Full of character and stately presence, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Kars gallery ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Hallway Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76495, vintage Persian Baluch hallway runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Baluch hallway runner features a large-scale pattern of four...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Turkish Oushak Palace Size Rug with Biophilia Artisan and MCM Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77123, vintage Turkish Oushak Palace size rug with Biophilia Artisan and Mid-Century Modern style. With architectural biophilia elements combined naturalistic forms, this hand knotte...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
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Wool
$8,796 Sale Price
20% Off
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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern more carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more carpets, popular names associated with this style include Antonín Kybal, ULUV Krásná jizba, Krasna JIzba, and Edmond Dubrunfaut. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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