Vintage rugs is a term that is used to describe the rugs and or carpets that were produced during the mid-20th century and through the 1970′s (for the most part). The Vintage rugs showcase what the 20th century was largely defined by – experimentation and innovation in the arts, industries, sciences and popular culture. Vintage rugs and mid-century carpets produced between the 1920s and 1970s explore the boundaries and push the limits of textural and visual style to create design pieces that provide a strong sensory experience.
The vintage rugs that were produced during this era include abstract, op-art, artist-designed, surrealist, and minimalist styles that set or kept pace with quickly changing trends. In many ways, the new and innovative trends what were developed in the mid 20th century were based upon a revival of folklore and traditions that were turned on their ear to become a new genre. Design trends reached an unprecedented level of global popularity through manufacturers like Ege Rya as well as professional hand weavers. Like the aesthetic movement of the late 1800s and the Luddites who destroyed British power looms in the early 1800s, the artists and master weavers who created these vintage rugs during the mid 20th century also rebelled against the increasing industrialization of carpet production.
While Ege Rya and other manufacturers used weaving techniques borrowed from Axminster to produce durable machine-made vintage rugs and shag carpets, a separate group of designers were dedicated to producing hand-woven vintage rugs and involving themselves in all aspects of production. Ironically, the designers specializing in hand-woven pieces were often the product of industrialization. Schooled in industrial design and textile production to meet growing demands of the mid 20th century, these designers developed their own unique styles that often included influences from local and regional history and folklore. Vintage rugs And mid century vintage rugs have seen a great spike in interest over the past couple of years. Fueled by the mid-century modernist design trends, vintage rugs that were produced during the mid 2oth century have been becoming rare due to this substantial increase in demand.
Vintage rugs range tremendously in terms of origin, color, style and design. This Moroccan rug for example features a soft blue coloration with a hint of orange accents, while this Art Deco rug from France embodies the bold simplicity of the early 20th century and stronger color transitions. This Agam rug from Israel even features a 3-D effect with raised sections throughout the pile!
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62 Rugs Found in Vintage Rugs
Created by painter and master weaver Eva Antilla, this exceptional Art Deco rug features the artist
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This strikingly modern Art Deco rug from France is like a stained glass window by Chagall.
This charming little vintage Arts and Crafts rug from Europe has a multi-colored reciprocal pattern of circles and concave squares.
This bold mid-century rug from Morocco features a prominent lozenge medallion decorated with graphic star motifs.
Woven in the mid-20th Century, this colorful Moroccan carpet features a cheerful checkered pattern rendered in a classic combination of ivory, orange, black and charcoal gray.
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Although the color and design are Art Deco, the basic form of the design on this striking piece still relates to the classic Oriental rug medallion design.
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Sale: - $6,000.00
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- €4,525.80
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Although the color and design are Art Deco, the basic form of the design on this striking piece still relates to the classic Oriental rug medallion design.
Oily yellow and sky blue spots sit atop a peppery ocean of navy and periwinkle spots. A tapered edge design incorporates a scheme of sky blue, yellow, and tan checks.
This striking Finnish Rya or long pile rug is a classic example of the type. Originally developed as bedding coverlets, these rugs are luxuriantly soft and comfortable.
This classically Art Deco rug treads the line between decorative abstraction and representation with its suggestion of mountains, rivers, sun and clouds.
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