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Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

ART DECO STYLE

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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Style: Art Deco
Late 20th Century Handmade Tibetan Art Deco Accent Rug by Nini Ferrucci
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Tibetan Art Deco accent rug designed and signed by Nini Ferrucci, and handmade during the late 20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 8' 3"
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom French Art Deco Style Rug Design with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x12 modern French art deco custom rug design features geometric patterns in a Leleu-esque fashion On the Design: These photos represent a recently ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Cogolin art deco rug hand-knotted in wool, France
Located in Firenze, FI
Cogolin Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, made in France, size 165 cm. x 96 cm. Main Features: • Material: Highest quality wool, soft to the touch and durable, ideal for daily use wit...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 2''x 14' 2'' - 340 x 432 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 2''x 14' 2'' - 340 x 432 cm )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Butterfly Mariposa Area Rug
Located in Charlotte, NC
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Collaboration - Mariposa Rug. Sasha Bikoff, a visionary in the world of interior design, has ingeniously bro...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a dark indigo field surrounded by a lacy floral and scrolling vine border with an oval cutout framing a garden landscape with...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Deco French Aubusson by D.I.M.
Located in Milan, IT
The quest for innovation that characterized the early years of the Art Deco period can be seen in much of the textile art of that era. D.I.M. (Décoration Intérieure Moderne...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Room Size Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Handmade In Burgundy Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
An Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted from wool with a burgundy background. It features a multicolor floral design with a navy blue border. This rug measures 9' x 11'6''.  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Oversize Chinese Art Deco Nichols Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full pile large Chinese Art Deco rug plum border, blue field Measures: 10' x 19'1".
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug, with an Art Deco style geometric pattern, handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art/craft/industry built around the handmade carpet. Until the discovery of oil, carpets were the largest Persian export. The craft goes back to ancient times, although the history is more broken than one might expect or desire. The Pazyryk rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 7'11" x 9' 4" ).
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet 7'11" x 9' 4"
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Indian Art Deco Minimalist Rug with Red Open Field and Blue Border
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual Indian carpet woven in the Art Deco period distinguished by a burgundy red open field and framed by a simple monochrome blue border. Carpets of this type were some...
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1930s Indian Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Polka Dot Customizable Black and Purple Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Simple yet striking, the Bamba Issa rug features one of Greg Natale’s signature patterns. Its playful design with a semi-circle edge is a statement in any room, yet also balanced, cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco Style Gallery Rug with Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x16 gallery rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s classic-inspired French Deco Collection. Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, its design draws on the titular Art Deco ru...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77631 Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols 08'10 x 11'06. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Art Deco Cubist Design Rug Attributed to Ivan da Silva Bruhns
Located in Milan, IT
The rare examples which can be attributed to Ivan da Silva Bruhns (1881-1980) are among the most sought after French Art Deco carpets. Characterized by geometric elements clearly inf...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gray Hand Knotted Contemporary Wool Rug with a Tiger Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Turkish Art Deco wool rug features a gray field with beige accent colors and a stunning tiger pictorial design. This rug measures 4'9" x 7'3".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6 'x 8'6" - 183 x 260 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 6 'x 8'6" - 183 x 260 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Modern 20th Century French Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern Art Deco needlepoint French tapestry, with a beautiful cock and sun design. And beautiful colors with orange, yellow, purple, grey and black, entirely hand embroidered wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51906 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Accent Rug with Rustic Arts & Crafts Style 02'09 x 05'07. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Sivas rug features a floral latt...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug, Brown, Medallion Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted on a luscious 9 x 12 scale from China circa 1950-1960, this vintage Art Deco rug hails from Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage Collection. R...
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1950s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 2' 3" x 4' 6", showcases a minimalist yet sophisticated design. Featuring a solid blue field with subtle tonal variations, the r...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 5' 10" x 8' 7", features a striking composition with a deep burgundy field that exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious central...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

DIM French Deco Rug
Located in Sharon, CT
M.S.V. Boberman designed 5'1" x 7'11" French Deco wool rug by DIM (Decoration Interieure Moderne).
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug with Cranes and Deer
Located in Dallas, TX
77584 Antique Chinese Art Deco Pictorial rug with Cranes and Deer 02'04 x 04'08. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug fe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Artdeco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner Rug Discover a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Art Deco runner rug, hand-knotted with exquisite craftsmanship and approximately 50 years old. This mini...
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1970s Turkish Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Purple with Colorful Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x12 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate a subtle refinement ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Stripes, Lines and Triangles Cream, Gray and Rost Customizable Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Cocorico combines the clean lines of modern architecture with the eccentric allure of the celebrity hotspot from which it gets its name. Whimsical with a touch of mid-century modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Chinese Art Deco rug with nice design and white field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a brilliant central fuchsia field surrounded by a wide gray border, and all overlaid with myriad auspicious flowers including...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Round Rug
Located in Paris, FR
Circular woollen carpet with geometrical decoration.
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20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet (13' 6" x 17' 8" - 412 x 536 cm)
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet with European Design Influences. (13' 6" x 17' 8" - 412 x 536 cm)
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Deco Antique Purple Wool Rug Handmade with Chinese Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a floral design with multicolored hues on a purple background and a light purple frame. This rug measures 10'2" x 13'5".  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Art Deco Rug in Beige-Brown with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x9 contemporary rug in beige-brown, gold and pink tones represents an exclusive design from Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco rug collection. On the...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Art Deco Bauhaus Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bauhaus Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'1" × 22'9" (490 × 693 cm) A modern area rug inspired by the Art Deco Bauhaus style, originating from Tibet. It is knotted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Chinese Deco Style Rug in Gold, Border, Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 vintage ode to Chinese art deco rugs of the 1920s features flowers flourishing in variegated tones of pastel pink, royal blue & off white in diagonal c...
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1980s Indian Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted Red Green by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft th...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty vintage Chinese art deco rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Chinese rug with nice simple anrt deco and floral design with a beautiful green field colour, entirely hand knotted with...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Tibetan China Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan rug with antique Chinese design, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional rug design is typically found on antique rugs from China. The blue ground is often found in Peki...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77760 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols, 12'03 x 19'08. Aside from the rich cultural symbolism attached to each image, the ambiguo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Art Deco Style Rug in Pink Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and all-natural silk, this Art Deco rug inspiration hails from the titular line in the Modern Classics collection by Rug & Kilim, enjoying the idyllic, chic nature of French Deco rug sensibilities in a magnificent 9×12 size. In this particularly 9×12 Art Deco rug, the silk’s natural luster lends a subtle complement to the pagination of the pattern, bringing out the smart sense of movement the artisan rectilinear drawing enjoys in this pallet of varied pink, purple, and beige hues—exemplifying dimensionality in a French Deco rug on the modern market. This particular 10×14 rug...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Brutalist, Modern Geometric Customizable Green, Navy, Taupe Rug XXLarge
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Marabu rug was inspired by Greg Natale’s love for Brutalism. Its blocky, geometric pattern reflects the brutalist architecture of the iconic Marabu Discoteca. Marabu’s blocky, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'7" - 275 x 353 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'7" - 275 x 353 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Asymmetrical Art Deco Chinese Ochre Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1930's Warm ochre hues in luxurious wool contrasted against royal blues and an asymmetrical floral theme. Excellent overall pile condition with minor age and use spots as sh...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern, Wavy, Customizable Purple, Caramel Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Fresh and modern, the Divina rug was inspired by the famous wave-patterned marble floor from Villa Bussani in Milan. Its fluid two-toned design is simultaneously soft and striking in natural Caramel and inky Plum. The Divina is stitched together using commercial grade nylon thread and features a branded ribbon edge finish. It can easily be customized to any colour, size or shape. The Altro Mondo Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 12'10" x 15'9" - 390 x 480 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 12'10" x 15'9" - 390 x 480 )
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7 x 11 Handmade Contemporary Wool tiger Rug Designed In Beige and Black
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Turkish Art Deco wool rug boasts a striking beige backdrop with bold black accents and a captivating pictorial representation of a tiger. This rug measures 6'11" x 10'6".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug. 7 ft 3 in x 7 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Deco Round Rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 7 ft 3 in x 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m x 2.21 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

French Art Deco Needlepoint Carpet by Atelier Martine ( 13' x 15'10''-396 x483 )
By Atelier Martine
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Needlepoint Carpet by Atelier Martine / Paul Poiret 13' x 15'10'' - 396 x 483
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 3' 1" x 5' 9", features a striking asymmetrical design that embodies the elegance and creativity of the Art Deco era. The deep t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Deco Zebra Rug Chinese Design Hand-Knotted Wool Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary Art Deco Zebra Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Djoharian Collection. A stunning modern rug in contemporary art design. Design: Art Deco Zebra Collection: Myst...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rust Red Wavy Customizable Cowhide Russet Onda Area Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Introducing the Onda Rug in Russet, a breathtaking masterpiece that will ignite your senses and elevate the very essence of your living space. With its rich, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Early 20th Century French Savonnerie Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Savonnerie Art Deco Rug France, circa 1920 Savonnerie -Art Deco Open Field Design Wool Pile on woven Linen Foundation
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Chinese Ningxia Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Chinese Ningxia square throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 3" x 2' 4" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug in Gold with Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from China circa 1920-1930, this 13x18 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is a rare oversized collectible from the 1920s Chinoiserie style period piece...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Deco rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Deco rugs and carpets 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 and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and East Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Art Hide, Rug & Kilim, Ground Control, and Djoharian Design. 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 and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $101 and tops out at $325,000 while the average work can sell for $4,975.

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