Vintage Moroccan Rug, Morocco, Mid-20th Century – Morocco is the ultimate dichotomy, and its prized carpets are no exception. Carpets produced in the land of the sun-baked Sahara and the snow-covered Atlas Mountain have equal extremes. This quintessential vintage Moroccan carpet captures this profound duality through the ancient yet modern designs and the achromatic black-and-white colors. In Europe and the new world, great modern designers used the duality of these masterpieces to create a textural dichotomy between the juxtaposition of the softest, most opulent wool fibers and the unyielding form of chrome, leather, steel and industrial materials. The incomparable texture and neutral tones of the plush wool pile made Moroccan carpets indispensable to modern designers. Like Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, this opulent Moroccan rug captures the 20th century zeitgeist and the enduring style of the era.
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Vintage Classic Diamond Pattern Berber Moroccan Beni Ouraon Shag Wool Pile Rug 47089
Size: 6 ft 7 in x 13 ft (2.01 m x 3.96 m)
Origin: Morocco Rugs
Style: Moroccan Rugs
A complete dichotomy, this fantastic Moroccan rug embodies the contrast of these beloved mid-century modern design pieces prized among designers and collectors.
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