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Mid-Century Modern 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 legendary 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.

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 Rya Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful
Located in Port Washington, NY
1960s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, plush wool pile. Size: 4'6" X 6'7".     
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an irregular checkerboard pattern Measures: 3' x 5'7''.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Rya Handmade Carpet, Swedish Rug, Colorful and Vibrant, Wool
Located in Port Washington, NY
1950s Swedish Rya rug with a colorful, vibrant, plush wool pile. Size: 6 X 8.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Round American Hooked Rug Dated 1963
Located in New York, NY
Rare American Hooked rug with a happy colorful motif. Dated 1963 and initialized IEV. Not sure whose name is in the initials Measure: 30'' round.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rug Runner
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rug Runner Dimensions. 40 1/2 W ; 21 1/2 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Fabric

Vivid Blue Vintage Turkish Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th worn Century Turkish Deco intermediate rug featuring a repetitive all-over design on a vivid blue ground Measures: 5'3'' x 8'5''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern 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 Rugs

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Wool

Empire Hand Knotted Wool Antique Reproduction Large Rug
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Imperio rug made in Spain, circa 1970. Hand knotted wool antique reproduction Measures: 300 x 300 cm.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kaysery Turkey Hand Knotted Wool Rug, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique rug from Turkey Kaysery, circa 1950. Hand knotted wool Measures: 121 x 176.
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1950s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Blue Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th worn century Turkish Deco runner with an all-over repetitive diamond motif throughout. Measures: 2'3'' x 10'5''.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Large Modernist Rug / Weaving, Depicting 3 Musicians, Hand Loomed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large 67" x 67" Modernist rug / weaving, depicting 3 Musicians, hand loomed, Flat weave, reversible, reminiscent of famed image by Picasso. Wonderful wall ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American hooked rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2' x 5'1''.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

American Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade one-of-a-kind American Hooked rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century w Measures: 4'4'' x 8'6''.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

American Hooked Rug
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Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
Located in Lyon, FR
Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometrical patterns in pink, white and ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Stunning Large Shag Pile Rug Depicting Houses in the Style of L.S Lowry
Located in GB
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 Rugs

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Wool

Modernist Abstract Ecuadorian Tapestry / Wall Hanging Designed by Olga Fisch
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Modernist Abstract Ecuadorian Tapestry / wall hanging designed by Olga Fisch.... Of Hungarian origin, Olga Fisch (1901-1991) emigrated in...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare long runner size 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish deco rug with a repetitive all-over checkerboard design in an assortment of different colors. Originally custom made for...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, Judaica Enchantment Meets Midcentury Modern
Located in Dallas, TX
20046 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'07 x 14'05. Craft a serene and contemporary ambiance with this hand knotted wool vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, where simplicity meets cozy sophistication. Neutral earthy tones blend seamlessly, creating a tranquil color palette within the principles of Shibui aesthetics. Enriched with Judaic symbolism, the Moroccan rug proudly bears the revered Star of David, transforming it into a masterpiece of Judaica art. This long vintage Moroccan rug not only resonates with visual beauty but also carries the rich tapestry of Jewish history in Morocco, infusing spaces with a profound cultural energy. Each intricately woven thread tells a story, with the weaver's initials adding a personal touch to the rug. A harmonious addition to Minimalist design and modern interiors, this Moroccan runner becomes both a visual delight and a cultural statement. Marking the sacred moments of Jewish tradition, the rug gracefully signifies Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Rosh Hashanah...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Set of Three Retro Design Carpets/Rugs, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of synthetic fabric - Loop adjustment rugs - Cleaned - Dimension of smaller carpet are 137 x 67 cm - Very good, original condition.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Synthetic

Contemporary Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Accent Rug in Dark Brown
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug from the 21st century with four dark brown sections stitched together due to its nomadic nature. The blue, white, red, pink, and yellow s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Textured Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual Berber rug characterized by a red background which partially conceals a pointillist pattern in ivory. The resulting rug has a unique texture reminiscent of certain Sca...
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1960s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rya Carpet, Swedish, Soft Colors, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Port Washington, NY
1950s Swedish Rya rug with plush wool pile. Measures: 2'11" x 9'9".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Modernist Flat- Weave Rug Signed Valja
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Textile Flat Weave Rug signed Valja ,Wonderful hues of blues, grays taupes. Fit seamlessly into any environment.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Rare long and narrow size mid-20th century Turkish deco long and narrow runner with a repetitive all-over checkerboard cintomani design in black green and yellow accents. Measures...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Wool Berber Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Beni Ouarain confederation is composed of seventeen tribes inhabiting the high mountain region of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in t...
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1940s Moroccan Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Bessarabian Kilim Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Woven in brown and grey tones, this unusual kilim is decorated by a geometric pattern influenced by the European avant-garde, rather than with the more typical floral design. It is s...
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1940s Ukrainian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Wool

Modernist Abstract Geometric Rya Rug
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful midcentury Rya rug, amazing geometric design, beautiful warm muted colors, pale yellow, tangerine light plum(gray) black. Nice wall hanging or throw,.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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Modernist Handwoven Tapestry / Wall Hanging, Scandinavian Design, Signed K W
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist handwoven tapestry / wall hanging, Scandinavian design, signed K W, great image, brings you right back to the 1960s.
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Moroccan Vintage Azilal Tribal Runner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful example of Moroccan Berber textile weaving from the high atlas region. Beautiful Azilal tribal African rug from Morocco, handcrafted from wool and cotton. This Moroccan runner features contemporary abstract geometrical designs, vibrant and creative, an expression of modernism in folk tribal art...
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1970s Multicolored Hook Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bought from a 95 year old lady who made this rug in the early 1970s! Remember when hook rugs were all the rage! Great colors and in perfect condition! Colors are bright and vibrant!
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rugs

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”Fleur de Feu" Abstract Tapestry Signed “René Fumeron”
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1960s Rooster Hook Rug
Located in Garnerville, NY
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Mid-century Modern rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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 rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, synthetic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Czech Republic, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $7,658 while the average work can sell for $823.

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