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Magic Carpet Ride, Contemporary Cubist Figurative Landscape
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Magic Carpet Ride, Contemporary Cubist Figurative Landscape A striking contemporary cubist oil on
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20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Magic Carpet Ride, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Magic Carpet Ride Year: circa 1998 Medium: Silkscreen and
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1990s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen

A Magic Carpet
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A whimsical depiction of fall. The bright orange leaves from the tree line the ground outside a home. The leaves seem to enter the doorway on the left. Framed dimensions: 29.25 x 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

"Magic Carpet Ride", abstract, ceramic, mixed media, neutral, sculpture
By Sara Fine-Wilson
Located in Boston, MA
Sara Fine-Wilson's "Magic Carpet Ride" is a mixed media sculpture incorporating extruded and hand
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Epoxy Glue

"Magic Carpet Sail, " Contemporary Nautical Painting
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Westport, CT
This realistic nautical painting by Michel Brosseau captures the folded and tied white sails of a boat. The subject is rendered realistically with a flat light umber background. The ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Magic Carpet - vibrant color observations of mid century Mediterranean interior
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magic Carpet by Frank Schott (red, pink, blush, crimson and wine) from a series of photographic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Magic Carpet - vibrant color observations of mid century Mediterranean interior
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Magic Carpet by Frank Schott (red, pink, blush, crimson + wine) from a series of photographic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Nancy Baker, Magic Carpet, 2017, acrylic paint, paper
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
In Baker’s work, there is solace in the geometry of fundamentals, and a practice that focuses on the ephemeral nature of paper and the ease of its transportability, which allows he...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Thank You for the Magic Carpet Ride, Abstract Painting, Mixed Media, Colorful
By Kimber Berry
Located in Riverdale, NY
Kimber Berry, Thank You for the Magic Carpet Ride, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas, 48x48. It
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Magic Carpet Sail, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 27" x 45"
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Westport, CT
This realistic nautical limited edition print by Michel Brosseau captures the folded and tied white sails of a boat. The subject is rendered realistically with a flat, light, raw-lin...
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Digital, Giclée

"Magic Carpet Sail, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 18" x 30"
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Westport, CT
This realistic nautical limited edition print by Michel Brosseau captures the folded and tied white sails of a boat. The subject is rendered realistically with a flat light umber bac...
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Digital, Giclée

"Magic Carpet Sail, " Framed Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 80"
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Westport, CT
This realistic nautical limited edition print by Michel Brosseau captures the folded and tied white sails of a boat. The subject is rendered realistically with a flat, light, raw-lin...
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Giclée, Digital

Magic Carpet Ride 4 (Navajo Inspired, Geometric Design, Black and White Artwork)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A navajo inspired pattern is created using traditional design elements. The high contrasting, geometric patter...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

Magic Carpet Ride 4 (Navajo Inspired, Geometric Design, Black and White Artwork)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A navajo inspired pattern is created using traditional design elements. The high contrasting, geometric patter...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

Magic Carpet Ride 2 (9"x12" Navajo Rug Art, Geometric, Black, White, Brown)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A Navajo inspired rug motif is created using traditional design elements with a contemporary outcome. Symmetry...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Color Pencil

Magic Carpet Ride 3 (9"x12" Navajo Rug, Geometric Pattern, Black, White, Brown)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A Navajo inspired rug motif is created using traditional design elements with a contemporary outcome. Symmetry...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Color Pencil

Magic Carpet Ride 3 (9"x12" Navajo Rug, Geometric Pattern, Black, White, Brown)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A Navajo inspired rug motif is created using traditional design elements with a contemporary outcome. Symmetry...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Color Pencil

Magic Carpet Ride 2 (9"x12" Navajo Rug Art, Geometric, Black, White, Brown)
By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This detailed artwork on paper puts emphasis on design and composition. A Navajo inspired rug motif is created using traditional design elements with a contemporary outcome. Symmetry...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil, Paper, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Pencil

Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
astringent dark red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this sumac, which is like a magic carpet
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Carpet
Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Carpet
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Antique Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
red. You can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Sumak Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Caucasus Soumak Kilim Rug, Caucasian Sumak Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
can also see the unevenly dyed abrage in this Soumak, which is like a magic carpet with an oriental
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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Rhapsody Meets Midcentury Modern
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
artistry of Moroccan weaving traditions.Allow this vintage Berber rug to be your magic carpet ride
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Bohemian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
antique Persian Malayer rug appearing as your magic carpet ride. Meticulously crafted with intricate
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
captivating place with this antique Persian Kerman rug appearing as your magic carpet ride. The antique-washed
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
nomadic roots and dynamic personality. It's like a magic carpet, but without the whole flying thing. So
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Adirondack Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Minimalist Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
every fiber. It's a magic carpet ride through the cultural tapestry of Morocco, where this vintage
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Purple Turkish Oushak Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Maximalist Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
underfoot. In this modern Oushak rug, each thread tells a tale, and every knot weaves a magic carpet ride
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Hamadan Rug, Dark & Moody Meets Masculine Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Hamadan rug appearing as your magic carpet ride. Meticulously crafted with intricate tribal
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Paradise Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
appearing as your magic carpet ride. Imagine a lush Moroccan paradise, where the sky is bluer than blue, and
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Rug Inspired by Mark Rothko's Color Field Abstractions
Located in Dallas, TX
step onto this meticulously hand-knotted contemporary coastal area rug, unfurling like a modern magic
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Expressionist Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Modern Luxe
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
-produced pieces. Allow this vintage Beni MGuild rug to be your magic carpet ride, transporting you to an
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Magic Trick Custom Design
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Custom size 60 x 90 cm with digital design attached on the details picture. We can do custom design by size and colors.
Category

2010s Asian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Magic Trick Custom Design
Magic Trick Custom Design
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W 23.63 in L 35.44 in
Modern Navy Blue Ikat Rug, Contemporary Elegance Meets Global Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
a stylish sanctuary. Step lively, my friend, on this woven magic carpet ride! Rendered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Colorfully Curated Meets Global Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
summoning visions of ancient enchantments with this vintage Turkish Oushak rug appearing as your magic
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Life Size Porcelain Sculpture of a Seated Whippet Dog Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
35lbs. Made from terracotta and then glazed with porcelain. Dog is sitting on a magic carpet pillow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Terracotta

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Laid-Back Luxury
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
peaceful and captivating place with this vintage Moroccan rug appearing as your magic carpet ride. Imagine
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Marrakesh Mystique
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm where this Beni Mrirt rug unfolds as your magic
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Ivy League Style Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
nomadic roots and dynamic personality of the Bakhtiari tribes. It's like a magic carpet, but without the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
peaceful and captivating place with this vintage Moroccan rug appearing as your magic carpet ride. Imagine
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Expressionist Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm, where this Berber rug becomes your magic carpet
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Boho Chic
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Mrirt Moroccan rug. Picture yourself on a magic carpet ride, soaring over the captivating blue city of
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
roots and dynamic personality of the Shiraz people. It's akin to a magic carpet, minus the whole flying
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
becomes your magic carpet, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise. Rendered in variegated
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Elegance Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
rug unfolds as your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise. Beyond its
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Silk Moroccan Beni Mrirt Rug, Rock the Casbah Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
transport you to a captivating realm where this colorful Beni Mrirt rug unfolds like a magic carpet ride
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Silk

Reversible Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Boho Meets Abstract Expressionism
By Mark Rothko, Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
Moroccan rug unfolds as your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise. Picture
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Orange Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Bold Bohemian
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
sunrise and sunset, evoking the scorched dunes of Merzouga. Let this vintage Berber rug be your magic
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, Modern Desert Style Meets Tribal Enchantment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
your magic carpet ride, transporting you to an enchanting Moroccan paradise. The orange field unfolds
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Raspberry Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Bohemian Rhapsody
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
as your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise. Picture bougainvilleas
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Irregular Shape Rug ' Magic Spell ' by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A rug that's all the flair and none of the fuss. Presenting 'Magic Spell' — a bewitching fusion of
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2010s Indonesian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Acrylic, Yarn

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Paradise Meets Cozy Nomad
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
blue Moroccan rug will take you on a magic carpet ride to a world of dazzling beauty, where the sky is
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tales of the Arabian Nights with Flying Carpet - Random House Gustaf Tenggren
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Miami, FL
Nights saga features a monumental figural profile while small figures float above on a magic carpet
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1950s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Abstract Expressionism
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm, where this Berber rug becomes your magic carpet
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boujad Checkered Moroccan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Midcentury Elegance
By Boujad Tribe, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
realm where the checkered Boujad rug unfolds like a magic carpet ride, spinning tales of an alluring
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Midcentury Boho Meets Expressionist Style
By Beni Mrirt, Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mark Rothko
Located in Dallas, TX
. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm, where this Berber rug becomes your magic carpet
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Meets Marrakech Paradise
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
mesmerizing place as this vintage Moroccan rug unfurls like your very own magic carpet ride. Envision a lush
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Modern Boho Meets Marrakech Paradise
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
mesmerizing place as this vintage Moroccan rug unfurls like your very own magic carpet ride. Envision a lush
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Beguiling Charm Meets Dark & Moody
Located in Dallas, TX
nights and undiscovered journeys. A magic carpet, so to speak, but one that confines its flights to the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Beguiling Charm Meets Dark & Moody
Located in Dallas, TX
untold journeys. A magic carpet, in a sense, but one that keeps its flights confined to the realm of
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Magic Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the magic carpet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a magic carpet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a magic carpet to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, red, black and more. Creating a magic carpet has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Andrea Stajan-Ferkul, Frank Schott, Nancy Baker, Kimber Berry and Diana Rosa are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, acrylic paint and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Magic Carpet?

The price for a magic carpet in our collection starts at $280 and tops out at $60,000 with the average selling for $2,344.

Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.