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Mid-Century Modern Western European 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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Midcentury Carpet by Bytex, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia by Bytex Bouclé Very good condition Professionally cleaned Wool 70%.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Jute

Vintage Mid Century Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 8 ft (1.57 m x 2.44 m)
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rya Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Shag Rya Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.37 m x 1.96 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand Woven Rug, Signed by Maurice Andre, 1950 French Piece, Limited Edition
Located in Port Washington, NY
An exceptional rug made in Aubusson, by Maurice André, France 1950. This Post-modern, Forme-Libre, Geometrical Abstraction, piece is made in thick wool i...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tappeto Italiano a decoro informale, Dal Lago, Venezia anni 70
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tapeto in fibra acrilica a disegno informale, manifattura Dal LAgo, anni '70. Il tappeto è un fondo di magazzino ed è stato pulito professionalmente.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Acrylic

Vintage Decorative Wool Wall Hanging Tapestry. Made in Greece.
Located in Seattle, WA
Tag attached has information on the piece. Primitive, traditional patterning on beige toned background. Tassels on the two shorter ends. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pict...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

1970s design rug, Dal Lago manufactory, Venice
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Wool/acrylic blend rug with informal gray-based pattern with black, red, yellow and white. Typically 60s/70s, this item is a stock item, never used. We have had it cleaned and theref...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Acrylic

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Vintage Spanish Rug Size: 16'6" × 17'10" (502 × 543 cm). This remarkable vintage Spanish rug from 1944 exemplifies the refined elegance and playful sophistication of mid-20...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage modernist rug by Desso, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful seventies rug by Desso. It features brown, beige and orange colours from the period. Lovely vintage decorative piece. Very good condition. 1970's - Belgium Good condi...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turkish Rug in Yellow Background and Multi-Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4' x 7'10. Rendered in a yellow background with a spotted and speckled assortment of yellow, red, black, green and blue colors, this very unique mid-century rug has an abs...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Multicolored Vintage Wool Wall or Floor Carpet, 1960s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing handmade vintage wall carpet or floor carpet, which was designed and handmade in Austria 1960s. Lovely animal pattern with five fishes in brig...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Verner Panton Rugs: Mira-Carré – 1970s Switzerland, Set of Six
Located in Renens, CH
A collection of six square rugs designed by Verner Panton in the early 1970s and produced by Tisca (Mira-X), Switzerland during this same period. These exceptionally rare rugs are s...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Synthetic

Oversized Hand-Woven Swedish-Style Wool Flat-Weave
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in wool and have a true vintage spirit. Can be customized to any...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Large Mélange Zoom Hand-Loomed Rug by Sybilla for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Mélange Zoom' Hand-Loomed rug by Sybilla for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-loomed Afghan wool. 'Me´lange' is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Lisboa Rug Multi Grey Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patterned rugs have become a hallmark of Dusty Deco and the Lisboa is the latest addition. This rug is hand-woven and made of 100 % wool. The rug is decorat...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th century Spanish Floral Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Spanish floral handmade wool carpet (size adjusted) Size: 12'0" × 15'8" (365 × 477 cm) This vintage Spanish rug showcases the distinct aesthetic of early 20th-centur...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Extra Large Antique Portuguese Needlework Botanic at Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Extra Large Antique Portuguese Needlework Botanic at Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 18'5" × 41'7" (561 × 1267 cm) This exquisite extra-large antique Portuguese needlepoint rug, dating t...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Menuette rug by Desso, Holland 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Dutch carpet from the 1970s by Desso Menuette series.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Rug Finlandia with Nordic Traditional Symbols, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a round Mid-Century Modern area rug, featuring traditional Nordic symbols. The rug was manufactured by Teppich Siegel, large German rug...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Polyester

Scandinavian Rya Rug, Geometric Pattern in brown and mustard wool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
Vintage Small Scandinavian Wool Rya Rug, featuring geometrical patterns in yellow, brown and off-white. This exceptionally decorative rug is a perfect example of 1970s rug...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Large 1970 Woolen Carpet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 1970 woolen carpet. Signature eligible.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wool Hand-woven Blue and Gray Flat-Weave Swedish-Inspired Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in hand-woven wool and have a true vintage spirit. Can be custom...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug Size: 11'7" × 22'3" (353 × 678 cm) Exemplifying the rich weaving traditions of Cuenca, this vintage Spanish rug from the mid-20th century is a striking exa...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage 1970s Italian red wool rug
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage 1970s wool rug, 143x190. The carpet has just been professionally washed in cleaning.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tappeto italiano a decoro informale, Dal Lago, venezia anni 70.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tappeto a decoro informale a base grigia, con nero, rosso, bianco, blu e marrone. Manifattura Dal Lago, Venezia, anni '70. Si tratta di un fondo di magazzino, il tappeto è stato puli...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Acrylic

Vintage rug "Art du Monde" Italy circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage rug "Art du Monde" Italy circa 1980
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury carpet signed by Leleu
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Midcentury carpet signed by Leleu. The marks on the carpet are from a table standing on it.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury carpet signed by Leleu
Midcentury carpet signed by Leleu
$17,751 Sale Price
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Stunning Large Shag Pile Rug Depicting Houses in the Style of L.S Lowry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brand new Shag Pile run depicting L.S Lowry style houses A very comfortable and thick rug, extremely well made and clearly Lowry in...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug Size: 15'7" × 34'6" (474 × 1051 cm) Radiating understated grandeur, this exceptional vintage Spanish Cuenca rug is a triumph of balance between refinement ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug Handwoven Grandeur in Earthy Tones
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Cuenca Rug – Handwoven Grandeur in Earthy Elegance Size: 14'0" × 25'1" (426 × 764 cm) Color: Blue, Green, Yellow. This magnificent vintage Spanish Cuenca rug, embodie...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Design Textural Ivory Geometric Shoowa Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Shoowa is part of our Textural collection of contemporary carpets inspired by Mid-Century Modern design classics. It's distinguished by a black low pile contrasting an ivory high pil...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug in wool with geometric design, France, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Wool mechanical rug with geometric decoration in shades of grey and white. France circa 1970. In very good condition. Lenght: 240 cm - 94.5 inches - 7.9 feet Width: 160 cm - 63 inch...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Ginko Cashmere Wool Chain Stitch Rug Designed by Barbara Frua
Located in Milan, IT
Barbara Frua De Angeli is a leading Milanese interior decorator and famed designer. Her work pays homage to Milan's decorative arts tradition in an eclectic fashion, often at crossroads between art and design. She is considered by many as the natural descendant of Giò Ponti, who was also a friend of her family. For this year's Milan Design Week, Barbara Frua has created a collection of rugs for the Alberto Levi Gallery...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tangeri Cashmere Wool Chain Stitch Rug Designed by Barbara Frua
Located in Milan, IT
Barbara Frua De Angeli is a leading Milanese interior decorator and famed designer. Her work pays homage to Milan's decorative arts tradition in an eclectic fashion, often at crossro...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Conchiglia Cashmere Wool Chain Stitch Rug Designed by Barbara Frua
Located in Milan, IT
Barbara Frua De Angeli is a leading Milanese interior decorator and famed designer. Her work pays homage to Milan's decorative arts tradition in an eclectic fashion, often at crossroads between art and design. She is considered by many as the natural descendant of Giò Ponti, who was also a friend of her family. For this year's Milan Design Week, Barbara Frua has created a collection of rugs for the Alberto Levi Gallery...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

1970s Small Danish Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-woven Blue and Gray Flat-Weave Swedish-Inspired Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in hand-woven wool and have a true vintage spirit. Can be custom...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Garden Design Rug Monogrammed Eva Nemeth, 1970 s
Located in Milan, IT
Distinguished by an abstract rendition of the Garden pattern we often encountered on oriental weavings, this rug was woven in France in the early 70's, designed by the Hungarian rug and tapestry artist Eva Nemeth.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wool Hand-Woven Swedish Style Blue and Gray Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in t.he midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in flat-woven wool and have a true vintage spirit...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern French Red Wool Rug in the style of Mathieu Mategot
Located in Milan, IT
Defined by an abstract pattern in three different tones of red arranged on three planes, this rug is in the quintessential French Mid-Century Modern style as seen on some of the weav...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Rya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice vintage abstract attributed to a maker in Scandinavia. Remains of a red label on back.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Fabric

Carpet Woven after a Painting by Van Hecke, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carpet woven after a painting by Van Hecke, "comment peindre un oiseau" Edition Les Tissages d'Art de la Lys", circa 1960-1970.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Woven Contemporary Wool Swedish Style Flat-Weave
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in wool and have a true vintage spirit. Can be customized to any...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Danish Wool Rug
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - professionally cleaned
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Item has been cleaned - Height: 0.5 cm.
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1940s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven High-Pile Signed Geometric Yellow Swedish Deco Rya Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven wool mid-century Swedish deco pile rya rug has alternating rows of checkered geometric pendants on a butter yellow field. Signed by the weaver/design studi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-woven Wool Swedish Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in wool and have a true v...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Italian Wool Art Rug Medez by Tisca in Wool, 1973
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large modern look wool rug by Tisca italia 1973 in pure wool 200 x 300original label with composition and origins. never been used like new.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wool Carpet, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wool carpet, circa 1950.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand-Woven Navy, Gray, and White Swedish Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is inspired by popular Swedish rugs in the midcentury. Their signature geometries are realized in flat-woven wool and have a true vintage spirit...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Thick Wool Carpet, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Thick wool carpet, circa 1970.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Wooilen Carpet, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage wooilen carpet, circa 1970
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Saint Maclou, 1970 Vintage Woolen Carpet
By Saint Maclou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Saint Maclou, 1970 vintage woolen carpet.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim. 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Kilim, Sweden, Mid 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in (1.9 m x 2.87 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug by Aina Kange. 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug by Aina Kange, origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.3 m x 2.01 m)
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Large 20th Century Swedish Kilim in Tones of Browns and Creams
Located in London, England
Large mid-century Swedish Kilim in tones of browns and creams decorated with medallions with hints of green and bordered in dark brown. Professionally cleaned.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage wool rug circa 1960, signed Maurice ANDRE
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Vintage wool rug circa 1960, signed Maurice ANDRE
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Art Deco Design Rug with a Modern Design in Chocolate Brown and Gray Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'11 x 6'11. Rendered in an gray/taupe background with a spotted and speckled assortment of brown color, this unique Art Deco design rug has an all over repeating Design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Floral Wool Rugs - 174cmx247cm
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage Floral Wool Rugs - 174cmx247cm
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Urban Carpets large vintage two-tone rug - beige and aubergine 300x200cm
Located in Uccle, BE
Urban Carpets large vintage two-tone rug - beige and aubergine 300x200cm
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Synthetic

Mid-century Modern western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nanimarquina, Ewald Kröner, Schloss Hackhausen, and Sybilla. 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.