Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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
Vintage Inspired Turkish Tulu Rug with Diamond Motif
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind handmade Turkish Tulu with an all-over bright and colorful diamond motif woven with old Turkish wool used from mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rugs.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74509, vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug features an ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
20208 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug, 05'10 X 08'04. This hand knotted wool vintage Talsint Moroccan rug is not merely a floor covering; it's a symphony of symbols and meanings wov...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Dark Brown Turkish Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77683 Vintage Brown Turkish Moroccan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. Turkish Moroccan rugs are a blend of Turkish and Moroccan rug-making traditions, featuring geometric and tribal motifs, natu...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$1,903 Sale Price
36% Off
Midcentury Bohemian Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Berber Rug, 03
02 x 23
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Located in Dallas, TX
21772 Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Rug, 03'02 x 23'02. Introducing an exceptional vintage Moroccan kilim rug runner, meticulously handwoven with extra-long dimensions by the skille...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$6,664 Sale Price
20% Off
Collectible Antique Vintage Authentic Beni Ourain White Moroccan Shag Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare collectible Moroccan antique vintage shag rug. Made by the Beni Ourain tribe in the central middle Atlas mountains. Beautiful natural creamy white wool with natural brown deta...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 07
01 x 13
01
Located in Dallas, TX
74727 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 07’01 x 13’01. This vintage hand-knotted wool Beni Ourain Moroccan rug invites you into a world where Midcentury Modern aesthetics and nomadic...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
Handmade Wooven Wool Moroccan Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Handmade woven wool Moroccan rug.
Made by unkniown manufacturer in Morocco, circa 1960.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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New Golden Sahara Talisman Contemporary Moroccan Carpet, 08
00 x 09
11
Located in Dallas, TX
31314 Golden Sahara Talisman Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'00 x 09'11. Step into a realm where the golden sands of the Sahara meet the intricate artistry of Moroccan craftsmanship with thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,583 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Neutral Moroccan Azilal Rug, Subtle Shibui Meets Wabi-Sabi
Located in Dallas, TX
20285 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 05'08 X 05'11. Embrace the essence of Wabi-Sabi with a touch of subtle Shibui in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug. The lozenge la...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni M
Guild Moroccan Rug with Modern Northwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20941, vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Modern Northwestern style. With its bold hues and beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug is a vibran...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Brown Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78368 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug. ?With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a captivating visi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Berber Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21157 New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 09'00 x 11'00. This hand-knotted wool Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug is a striking work of organic modern design, combining the timeless elegance o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$7,999 Sale Price
32% Off
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21543 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal rug with Mid-Century Modern style 02'08 x 05'06. With its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Tribal Moroccan Natural Wool Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tribal Moroccan rug in natural wool
Size: 4'3" × 7'0" (129 × 213 cm)
This exquisite vintage Moroccan rug from the 1940s embodies the timeless artistry and soulful expression ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Green Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Green Tribal Rug
Size: 5'0" × 9'6" (152 × 289 cm)
This is Moroccan rug a beautiful vintage piece from the 1950s. Hand-knotted from 100% wool, it showcases the authe...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
21720 Vintage Red Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'08 x 06'06. Taznakht Moroccan rugs are exquisite handwoven creations that trace their origins to the Taznakht region nestled in the High A...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$1,904 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21354 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'11 x 13'03. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$5,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style and Hygge Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
20904 vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style and Hygge vibes. This hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug features five offset vertical columns o...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,336 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, Abstract Cubism Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20259 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 04'11 x 07'10. From the central plains of Rehamna east of Marrakech emerges a rug that defies expectations with its colorful and unpredictable des...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Cozy Hygge Vibes and Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21083, new contemporary Moroccan rug with Cozy Hygge vibes and organic modern style 10'04 x 13'11. With its simplicity, plush pile and Hygge vibes, this hand knotted wool contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
20723 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 07'02. Embark on a captivating nomadic journey where Midcentury Modern meets Biophilic Design, unveiling the captivating story within ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78377 vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 07'03 x 10'07. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a c...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,952 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Tribal Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
20124 Vintage Green Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06’03 x 12’08. Dive into the harmonious embrace of nature-inspired Biophilic Design seamlessly blended with bo...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Southwest Bohemian
Located in Dallas, TX
21754 Vintage Earth-Tone Boujad Moroccan Rug 04'09 x 07'07. Embark on a journey into the timeless allure of Southwest style with this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug hailing f...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Warm, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21033 vintage Berber Moroccan rug with warm, Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug emanates function and versatility while staying true to the authent...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,799 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78376 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'01 x 11'02. With its Midcentury Modern style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug - Multi-Geometric Abstract Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug - Modernist Multi-Geometric Abstract Design
Size: 4'5" × 8'7" (134 × 261 cm)
This stunning mid-century Moroccan rug showcases the artistic vibrancy and tradition...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
1960
s Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21394 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'06 x 11'02. Steeped in history and exuding nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a testament to the end...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,992 Sale Price
26% Off
Vintage Multi-Color Boujad Moroccan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Boujad Moroccan hand knotted wool rug with brown field. This Moroccan rug has multi-color accents in all-over abstract patterns with different Berber symbols and ge...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Modernist Rug Bold Abstract Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Modernist Rug — Bold Abstract Geometric Design
Size: 2'10" × 6'6" (86 × 198 cm)
This exceptional mid-20th-century Moroccan rug offers a striking modernist aesthetic,...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni MGuild Red Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21307 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug, 06'01 x 12'05. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug is a capti...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Bohemian Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Berber Rug, 02
07 x 23
02
Located in Dallas, TX
21777 Vintage Moroccan Zemmour Kilim Rug, 02'07 x 23'02. Presenting an exquisite vintage Moroccan kilim rug runner, meticulously handwoven with extra-long dimensions by the skilled a...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Azilal Moroccan Handmade Pink Geometric Diamond Pattern Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Azilal Moroccan hand-knotted wool rug with the green field. This Moroccan rug has a pink accent and beige fringes in all-over diamond patterns with different Berber...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Style Large Room Size Carpet in White and Dark Grey
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish large room size carpet in the style of Moroccan rugs and Mid-Century Modern decor handmade during the 21st century in shades of white and dark grey.
Measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78401 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 03'09 x 07'00. With its nomadic charm, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
The Sunset Ember Mosaic: A Vintage Beni M’Guild Masterpiece of Tribal Geometry
Located in Dallas, TX
74516 Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug, 06'05 x 08'06. This vintage Beni M’Guild rug is the kind of discovery that feels almost ceremonial—an untouched fragment of Berber history ca...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,496 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni Ourain
Located in Dallas, TX
74733 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'02 x 13'04.
Immerse yourself in the artful legacy of Beni Ourain rugs, meticulously hand-woven by skilled women from the Beni Ourain and d...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Elegance Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20996 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 10'00. Embrace the spirited essence of Boujad rugs, hailing from the vibrant city of Boujad in the Khouribga region, Moroccan rugs like this are celebrated for their eccentric and artistic designs. Embark on a spellbinding journey through the corridors of Midcentury elegance with each step upon this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug.
Bathed in orange and red hues, the Moroccan rug unfolds like a canvas of painterly brush strokes, its rich waves of abrash and softly gradated striations running selvage to selvage. The composition unveils a coveted checkerboard field adorned with orange and red cubes, symbolizing the Barley motif—a timeless emblem of abundance and fertility. This intricate play of colors conjures the mesmerizing imagery of a Moroccan sunset over the desert on a warm night, with the beaming sun tenderly embracing the earth before disappearing beyond the horizon. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm where this Moroccan Boujad rug unfolds as your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise.
Beyond its mystical aura, this checkered Moroccan...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$1,972 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage Azilal Moroccan Handmade Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Azilal Moroccan hand-knotted wool rug with the beige field. This Moroccan rug has a multi-color accent in all-over abstract patterns with different Berber symbols a...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21411 vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain rug 07'00 x 10'05. In the remote heights of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where snow-capped peaks touch the sky and silence holds the wisdom o...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,999 Sale Price
42% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21402 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'07 x 11'06. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,959 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bouad Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Cozy Cubist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20030 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 04'09 x 05'03. Step into the captivating realm of this hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan rug, where Cubism and Mid-Century Modern styles co...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$959 Sale Price
52% Off
New Earth-Tone Modern Bauhaus Moroccan Rug with Contemporary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80948 New Contemporary Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 12'03. Channeling the avant-garde spirit of the Bauhaus movement while honoring the soulful traditions of Moroccan design, this hand-knot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$5,824 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bold Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
21254 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'02 x 08'10.
Bold boho chic meets Midcentury Modern in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The distinctive tribal design and lively eart...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Boho-Mid Mod Moroccan Chalet Rug, Bohemian Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
80710 New Contemporary Moroccan Room Size rug 12'00 x 14'06. Displaying an expressive design with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan area rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
39% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21395 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'07 x 13'08. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$5,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Mid-Century Modern Style Meets Tribal Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
74512 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 05'09 x 10'00.
Crafted with precision and care, Beni Ourain rugs are meticulously hand-woven by the skilled women of the Beni Ourain and vari...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,399 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21387 vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern style 06'08 x 14'00. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, black, coffee, and brown with other neutral accent ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$5,500 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Red Beni MGuild Rug with Hidden Pattern, Midcentury Meets Cozy Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
20378 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 08'04. Step into the enchanting realm of this hand-knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug, where the captivating interplay of geometric patterns and fiery red hues beckons you to explore its unique allure. Within the gradient strokes of red, a dynamic diamond pattern subtly emerges, with intricately woven smaller diamonds nestled within larger ones, forming the rug's primary motif.
Beneath its seemingly simple beauty lies a tapestry rich in meaning and cultural significance. In the ancient traditions of Berber rug-making, the diamond takes on a special role, serving as a symbol predictive of pregnancy—an emblem of reproduction and femininity commonly found in Berber pieces.
Delving beyond the surface, hidden symbols within the border add an additional layer of meaning. Discreet "X" shapes symbolize the open arms and legs of a woman ready to conceive, while "V" shapes represent the woman's opened thighs. These subtle yet profound details infuse the rug with depth, turning it into more than just a visually striking piece but a testament to the cultural richness woven into its very fibers.
As the sands of time gracefully dance upon this Moroccan rug, brushed by the gentle footsteps of wanderers, a magical transformation unfolds. With each step, a whimsical tale of tribal symbols comes to life, revealing its true beauty in a spellbinding dance. Sprinkled with the enchanting dust of the ancients, this rug weaves a captivating narrative, inviting you to witness the gradual emergence of its mystical patterns as if guided by the invisible hand of a fairy tale.
Rendered in variegated shades of red, charcoal and beige...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,480 Sale Price
22% Off
Berber Tribes of Morocco Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06
04 x 09
06
Located in Dallas, TX
21489 Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'04 x 09'06. Step into the free-spirited embrace of Berber Tribe tradition with this enchanting hand-knotted wool vintage Boujad Moroccan ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,332 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21376 Vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 07'00 x 11'00. With its simplicity, plush pile and Mid-Century Modern style, this hand knotted wool vintag...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,959 Sale Price
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Vintage Berber Beni M
Guild Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21277 Vintage Berber Beni M'Guild Moroccan rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'11 x 11'10. Showcasing a bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,799 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Mid-Century Modern Style Meets Shibui
Located in Dallas, TX
21356 Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, 05'08 x 10'08. 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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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,404 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 7 ft 1 in (1.42 m x 2.16 m)
Located in New York, NY
Moroccan rug, Morocco, Late-20th century – Size: 4 ft 8 in x 7 ft 1 in (1.42 m x 2.16 m)
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,040 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78375 vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'10 x 10'00. With its plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vint...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$4,480 Sale Price
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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20975 Vintage Red Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 05'07 x 09'02. Steeped in the majestic heart of Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, this hand-knotted vintage Beni M’Guild rug embodies the ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,719 Sale Price
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Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
20961 Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. Witness the captivating allure of this vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug, a masterful creation from the Mrirt region in the Middle Atlas Mountains, meticulously crafted by the skilled artisans of the Beni Mrirt tribe within Morocco's expansive Berber ethnic group. Celebrated for their refined craftsmanship, bold geometric patterns, and monochromatic color schemes, these Moroccan rugs embody an understated beauty that transcends conventional design boundaries.
Immersed in luminous fiery hues, this Moroccan rug reveals itself as a canvas of abstract expressionism, reminiscent of painterly brush strokes. Its rich waves of abrash and softly gradated striations weave tales selvage to selvage, telling a story that transcends mere simplicity. The enigmatic red tones in this piece carry a deeper significance, resonating with cultural symbolism and historical meaning. In Morocco, this mystical shade symbolizes strength and protection, captivating hearts across art, fashion, and interior design scenes. Beyond being a floor covering, this red Beni Mrirt carpet has the transformative power to turn nearly any space into an extraordinary masterpiece.
Going beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a living embodiment of Abstract Expressionism, echoing the bold color blocks reminiscent of Mark Rothko. Yet, it retains the intrinsic nomadic charm of Berber Tribe artistry. It stands as a testament to the beautiful fusion of diverse cultures, symbolizing cross-cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. Immerse yourself in the enchanting dance between worlds as this Beni Mrirt rug unfolds, inviting you to celebrate the beauty emerging from the harmonious union of unique traditions. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm, where this Berber rug becomes your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, clay pot...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,399 Sale Price
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Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78382 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 06'00 x 09'07. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
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Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
30531, Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Rug, 08'01 x 10'02.
This hand knotted wool Moroccan style rug features a large X-shape composed from three thin bluish lines on a beige back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Wool
$2,999 Sale Price
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Mid-century Modern moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern moroccan and north african rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage moroccan and north african rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern moroccan and north african rugs made in a specific country, there are Africa, North Africa, and Maghreb pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original moroccan and north african rugs, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild, Boujad Tribe, and Beni Mrirt. 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. Prices for moroccan and north african rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $320 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $4,331.