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Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Style: Art Nouveau
Large Art Nouveau carpet, Vienna circa 1903, architect's design
Large Art Nouveau carpet, Vienna circa 1903, architect's design

Large Art Nouveau carpet, Vienna circa 1903, architect's design

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

One of the few remaining original Art Nouveau carpets from Vienna. Hand-knotted – the craftsmanship clearly identifies Backhausen & Sons in Vienna. The stylized floral pattern refl...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug
13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug

13x16 Vintage Large Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug European Arts & Crafts Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a Magnificent vintage Arts & Crafts rug with a unique pattern and splendid coloration. This piece is an incredible, rare, large size, and has a wonderful all-over design. Thi...

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1950s European Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Cogolin rug art nouveau design
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Cogolin rug art nouveau design

Bobyrug’s pretty mid century French Cogolin rug art nouveau design

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful mid century French Cogolin rug with a nice art nouveau design and beautiful colours with brown, beige and grey, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, this 8x10 from our Modern Classics collection marks a unique take on antique Art Nouveau rug styles. On the Design: A gracious scale hosts curvaceou...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug
VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim 135x158cm Signed 4X5 Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European Art Nouveau flat-woven kilim, circa 1980, features a striking geometric tapestry design executed in a harmonious palette of pink, red, ivory, blue, purple, and ...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage French Hand Knotted Cogolin Rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage French Hand Knotted Cogolin Rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage French Hand Knotted Cogolin Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century French Cogolin rug with beautiful modern design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

13x14 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Square Walter Nichols 397cm x 414cm C.1920
13x14 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Square Walter Nichols 397cm x 414cm C.1920

13x14 Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug Square Walter Nichols 397cm x 414cm C.1920

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent and unique antique Chinese Art Deco rug featuring an incredible colorway and a striking array of exotic floral motifs, dating to circa 1920. This finely hand knotted pi...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 5x6 antique Indian shawl is an exciting and rare new curation from Rug & Kilim—handwoven in wool and hailing from India circa 1860-1870. Its design enjoys Art Nouveau sensibilit...

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1860s Indian Antique Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920
Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920

Rare Vintage Donegal Rug Vintage Rug 297x508cm Art Nouveau Rug 10x17 c.1920

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European Arts & Crafts rug, circa 1920, features a rare and beautifully executed signed bird motif rendered in a harmonious palette of pink, green, gold, and soft blues....

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim Rug 6x9
VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim Rug 6x9

VINTAGE Scandinavian Tapestry Flatwoven European Kilim Rug 6x9

Located in New York, NY

"This is a beautiful Vintage European Rug. This magnificent Flat woven rug can be used on the floor or hung as a tapestry. This piece has great character, artistic geometric design,...

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1970s European Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern
21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern

21st Century Hand-Knotted Egyptian Ziegler Rug in Charcoal Grey Floral Pattern

By Kahhal Looms

Located in Cairo, EG

About the rug: This 19th century-inspired floral Ziegler is a unique rug due to its handmade nature. It is handwoven by Egyptian artisans using hand-dyed 100% Egyptian wool. The area...

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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Signed Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful Vintage European Tapestry, artist signed by JC Bisery, featuring a distinctive Art Nouveau design with bold florals and strong artistic character. This magnificen...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7'x7'5" Beige Antique Art Nouveau Holland Made Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug
7'x7'5" Beige Antique Art Nouveau Holland Made Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug

7'x7'5" Beige Antique Art Nouveau Holland Made Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Beige with Green Border, Antique Art Nouveau Holland Made Savonnerie, Thick and Plush, Signed on the Back, Clean and in Excellent Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Round, Oriental ...

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1930s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Decorative Square Pattern in Beige Color Contemporary Needlepoint FlatWeave Rug
Decorative Square Pattern in Beige Color Contemporary Needlepoint FlatWeave Rug

Decorative Square Pattern in Beige Color Contemporary Needlepoint FlatWeave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Needlepoint Flat Weave Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 cm ) Needlepoint Reproduction needlework carpet. The delicate patterns are handwoven with a formal appeal that reca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x6.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Mid-Century Turkish Deco Accent Rug in Soft Colors
4x6.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Mid-Century Turkish Deco Accent Rug in Soft Colors

4x6.8 Ft Hand-Knotted Mid-Century Turkish Deco Accent Rug in Soft Colors

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from the 1950s featuring an elegant design and soft colors. The rug has evenly low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Savonnerie Carpet, Elegant
Antique Savonnerie Carpet, Elegant

Antique Savonnerie Carpet, Elegant

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Savonnerie rugs exemplify the formal grace and elegance of classical European design. Savonnerie originated in Spain since the eleventh century, and to the rest of European.

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20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1930s Open Pink-Rose Austrian Art Noveau Vienna Werkstätte Rug 9'4"x13'6" Carpet
1930s Open Pink-Rose Austrian Art Noveau Vienna Werkstätte Rug 9'4"x13'6" Carpet

1930s Open Pink-Rose Austrian Art Noveau Vienna Werkstätte Rug 9'4"x13'6" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Vienna Werkstätte Carpet ( 9'4" x 13'6" - 285 x 412 ) The open light rose field of this c.1930 Austrian Deco carpet is bounded by a narrow stripe of alter...

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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Breathtaking Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug 15'10" x 26'
Breathtaking Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug 15'10" x 26'

Breathtaking Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug 15'10" x 26'

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Oversized Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, Country of origin: Spanish Rugs, Circa date: 1940’s

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

XXth Century Yellow and Green Round European Savonerie Art Nouveau, ca 1930
XXth Century Yellow and Green Round European Savonerie Art Nouveau, ca 1930

XXth Century Yellow and Green Round European Savonerie Art Nouveau, ca 1930

Located in Firenze, IT

Handmade carpet made in northern Europe. The carpet is born from the union of two parts evidently knotted with a homemade frame, too small to make carpets of this size. The wool is ...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00

Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00

Located in Dallas, TX

52138 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 06'09 x 10'00. Warm and inviting with its perfectly worn-in charm, this distressed vintage Turkish Sivas area rug beautifully embodies a Modern Indus...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1970s Handmade Chinoiserie Chinese Rug with Fortune Symbals and Floral Design
1970s Handmade Chinoiserie Chinese Rug with Fortune Symbals and Floral Design

1970s Handmade Chinoiserie Chinese Rug with Fortune Symbals and Floral Design

Located in San Gabriel, CA

66” long x 36” deep Handmade rug with Chinese symbolism related to harmony and fortune in the home. Shown in different lighting. Blue-ish in brighter lighting and more gray-blue in ...

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1920s Chinese Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Viennese Art Nouveau Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Viennese Art Nouveau Rug

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 1900s Viennese Art Nouveau Rug Size: 8'5" × 13'7" (256 × 414 cm) This spectacular early 20th-century Viennese Art Nouveau rug is a captivating embodiment of fin-de-siècle d...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Art Nouveau Style Rug in Beige with Gold Trellis Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in luxurious silk, this 8x10 from our Modern Classics collection marks a unique take on antique Art Nouveau rug styles. On the Design: A gracious scale hosts curvaceou...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

21685 vintage Turkish silk Hereke rug with Art Nouveau style 05'01 x 08'00. Warm and inviting with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ch...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Dark Green Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Art Nouveau Meets Biophilic Design
Dark Green Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Art Nouveau Meets Biophilic Design

Dark Green Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, Art Nouveau Meets Biophilic Design

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

51945 Distressed Green Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'01 x 07'04. Nestled within an Urban Jungle sanctuary, where Biophilic Design seamlessly intertwines with the grace of French Art ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug. 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft
Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug. 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft

Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug. 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug, United States, c. 1920. Size: 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft (1.7 m x 2.44 m) This marvelous antique hooked rug, an exceptional piece produced in the United States during the early decades of the twentieth century, features an allover design of stylized flowers and tendrils an almost hypnotic composition. Featuring an eye-catching color pallet of reds, greens, and blues, this exquisite hooked rug typifies the aesthetic values held in highest regard by the Art Nouveau movement. Creating an impression of activity and liveliness, the fine design of this rug exemplifies the vigor and vitality of the best Art Nouveau compositions. The dynamic energy of the swirling tendrils of alternating greens and violets set against the mesmerizing, staid red that dominates the piece creates an impression of movement. Boasting a fetching symmetry, this beautiful antique rug shows four stunning corners, pointedly defined by highly stylized vases, each of which houses a gorgeous arrangement of red flowers. Exquisite detail and dynamic energy reverberate throughout this remarkable antique Art Nouveau carpet...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Taupe and Forest Green Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Taupe and Forest Green Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Taupe and Forest Green Floral Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 7x10 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail fr...

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1960s Turkish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Indian Carpet Floral Handwoven Rug Cream Beige Wool Rug
Indian Carpet Floral Handwoven Rug Cream Beige Wool Rug

Indian Carpet Floral Handwoven Rug Cream Beige Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This oriental vintage Indian rug was handwoven in 1980 with a highly detailed central medallion design. Floral motifs meander from the centre in various colours of black, cream, grey...

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1980s Indian Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Savonnerie Carpet. Size: 15 ft 6 in x 19 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Savonnerie Carpet. Size: 15 ft 6 in x 19 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Savonnerie Carpet. Size: 15 ft 6 in x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

A breathtaking floral and grid design large size green background color antique Spanish Savonnerie carpet, country of origin / rug type: Antique Spanish rugs, circa early 20th centur...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rug from the Jerusalem by Bezalel Art Schoo. 4' 9" x 7' 9"
Antique Rug from the Jerusalem by Bezalel Art Schoo. 4' 9" x 7' 9"

Antique Rug from the Jerusalem by Bezalel Art Schoo. 4' 9" x 7' 9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bezalel rug, origin: Jerusalem Israel, circa early 20th century. Size: 4 ft 9 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.45 m x 2.36 m) Initially this lovely antique Bezalel impresses the viewer as ...

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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Red & Mustard Vintage Lankaran Geometric Wool Runner Rug 304 x 115 cm
Red & Mustard Vintage Lankaran Geometric Wool Runner Rug 304 x 115 cm

Red & Mustard Vintage Lankaran Geometric Wool Runner Rug 304 x 115 cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Gold Geometric Lankaran Runner Rug, Vintage Handwoven Tribal Carpet, 1960s Wool & Cotton Flatweave with Zig-Zag Motifs This exceptional vintage Lankaran runner rug is a striking exam...

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Mid-19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

21st Century Turkish Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
21st Century Turkish Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

21st Century Turkish Art Deco Style Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab

Located in New York, NY

This captivating 21st-century East Turkestan Khotan rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 10", presents a bold and dynamic interpretation of traditional Khotan design. The richly detailed comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Nouveau Carpet, Hand-Knotted, Gray, Pink, and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
Art Nouveau Carpet, Hand-Knotted, Gray, Pink, and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'

Art Nouveau Carpet, Hand-Knotted, Gray, Pink, and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'

By Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Introducing Synergy, an exceptional hand-knotted carpet from the renowned Orley Shabahang Galaxy series. Crafted from 100% organic, handspun wool and dyed using natural vegetable pig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Elegant Chinese carpet from the Art Nouveau period with a cerise red background
Elegant Chinese carpet from the Art Nouveau period with a cerise red background

Elegant Chinese carpet from the Art Nouveau period with a cerise red background

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique Chinese carpet from Pekino, which in its decoration and colors fully echoes the Art Nouveau style that characterized the renewal of taste in furnishings in the late nineteent...

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20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Art Nouveau Rug in Blue 6'3 x 9'1
Vintage Art Nouveau Rug in Blue 6'3 x 9'1

Vintage Art Nouveau Rug in Blue 6'3 x 9'1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Art Nouveau design Turkish Rug in Blue. Measures: 6'3 x 9'1. Vintage Art Nouveau design Rug in Shades of Blue with Accent colors of Black & pink, Keivan Woven Arts/ Rug/ TU...

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1950s Turkish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Square Chinese Art Nouveau Rug with Pastel Colours
Antique Square Chinese Art Nouveau Rug with Pastel Colours

Antique Square Chinese Art Nouveau Rug with Pastel Colours

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and unusual Chinese carpet from the Art Nouveau period characterised by an all-over pattern of tone on tone lotus flowers scrolling on a soft cream background within a circula...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'
Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'

Hand-Knotted Art Nouveau Wool Rug, Red, Pink, and Blue, 6' x 9'

By Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Part of the Orley Shabahang Music Collection, this stunning hand-knotted rug in shades of red, pink, and blue measures 5'10" x 8'10" and is crafted from the finest wool with a meticu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Floral Rose Viennese Carpet
Early 20th Century Vintage Floral Rose Viennese Carpet

Early 20th Century Vintage Floral Rose Viennese Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Vintage Floral Rose Viennese Carpet, "Jugendstil" The reverse monogrammed JBS for Johann Bachhausen Sohne Vienna Art Nouveau period ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

52013 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 03’00 x 07’02. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the revered Turk...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

51930 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04'04 x 07'02. Nestled within the serene landscapes of Turkey's Sivas region, Zeki Muren Turkish Sivas rugs pay homage to the revered Turk...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Pink Turkish Sivas Rug
Antique Pink Turkish Sivas Rug

Antique Pink Turkish Sivas Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

71257 Antique Pink Turkish Sivas Rug, 13’06 x 22’00. A rare and resplendent treasure of Anatolian artistry, this hand-knotted wool antique pink Turkish Sivas rug is a majestic example of refined elegance at scale—an extraordinary textile that transcends mere function and enters the realm of cultural prestige. Woven in the heart of Turkey’s historic Sivas weaving ateliers, its oversize proportions were once reserved for the grand salons and ceremonial halls of nobility, and today offer an exclusive opportunity to transform large spaces into bespoke havens of cultivated luxury. Its field, rendered in a softly faded rose-pink hue, evokes a romantic, timeworn splendor—an aesthetic of noble restraint and feminine strength. From this poetic ground unfurls a floral symphony: a radiant central medallion, blooming with lotus-like palmettes and framed by arabesque vines, anchors the composition in quiet power. Delicate tendrils and botanical tracery dance across the sumptuous field in rhythmic balance, whispering of nature's eternal elegance and the human desire to mirror its order in art. Surrounding this exquisite work of art is a regal navy border, filled with floral cartouches and intricate scrollwork that lends definition and contrast, like an architectural frame elevating a priceless painting. The interplay of subdued blush, ivory, and deep indigo echoes the palette of a fading Ottoman court, offering an experience that feels at once grounded and ethereal—a cherished heirloom born of the earth yet imbued with transcendent grace. This antique Sivas rug is more than an object of beauty; it is a symbol of legacy and mindful living. By preserving an exceptional piece of textile heritage created entirely by hand, one supports a lineage of craftsmanship that values patience, artistry, and the natural world. Ideal for a collector, designer, or curator of experience, this singular masterpiece offers not only aesthetic grandeur but a rarefied narrative of cultural stewardship and timeless sophistication—the kind of authenticity that cannot be replicated. Rendered in a variegated shades of blush pink, deep navy blue, creamy ivory, and gentle baby blue with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 13’06 x 22’00. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x 22 Rug...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Spanish Rug in Gold, with Geometric Patterns
Vintage Spanish Rug in Gold, with Geometric Patterns

Vintage Spanish Rug in Gold, with Geometric Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 11x19 vintage Spanish rug in gold features geometric patterns in green and orange that draw on Art Nouveau sensibilities. On the Design: Admirers of the...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Silk Landscape Rug 91cm×152 cm Art Nouveau Rug Design 3×5
Vintage Chinese Silk Landscape Rug 91cm×152 cm Art Nouveau Rug Design 3×5

Vintage Chinese Silk Landscape Rug 91cm×152 cm Art Nouveau Rug Design 3×5

Located in New York, NY

This 1950 Chinese Silk Tapestry Rug Art Nouveau Floral, showcases a finely woven silk pictorial scene featuring blossoming branches, mountain landscapes, and colorful floral clusters...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Art Nouveau Tapestry Woven Floral Love Green 72cmx127cm Signed 2x4
Vintage Art Nouveau Tapestry Woven Floral Love Green 72cmx127cm Signed 2x4

Vintage Art Nouveau Tapestry Woven Floral Love Green 72cmx127cm Signed 2x4

Located in New York, NY

This is a magnificent vintage Art Nouveau handwoven tapestry. With unique design elements, coloration & exotic flowers, this piece can bring texture , color and a touch of artistry t...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Nouveau Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Floral Rug in Gold and Charcoal, 3x5
Art Nouveau Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Floral Rug in Gold and Charcoal, 3x5

Art Nouveau Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Floral Rug in Gold and Charcoal, 3x5

By Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This hand-knotted 3x5 wool and silk rug features an elegant oversized floral design rendered in rich charcoal against a luminous golden field. Inspired by classic botanical motifs ye...

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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug
Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug

Vintage European Kilim Flatwoven Rug Kelim Rug Handmade Tapestry Art Nouveau Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful Vintage European rug tapestry that showcases exceptional character and artistic charm. This magnificent flat woven piece features an Art Nouveau bird design, addi...

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1970s European Vintage Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Romanian Palace Size Rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage Style
Vintage Romanian Palace Size Rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage Style

Vintage Romanian Palace Size Rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76658 Vintage Romanian Palace Size rug with Old World Art Nouveau Cottage style 11'08 x 14'10. With architectural elements of curved arabesque forms and ...

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Late 20th Century Romanian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Nouveau Arabesque Dark Gray Art-Style Rug "Lilac Arabesque"
Art Nouveau Arabesque Dark Gray Art-Style Rug "Lilac Arabesque"

Art Nouveau Arabesque Dark Gray Art-Style Rug "Lilac Arabesque"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern traditional-inspired wool rug blends timeless artistry with a contemporary sensibility, drawing on classical motifs while offering a soft, nuanced palette that feels fres...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Art Nouveau Turkish Sivas Rug
Antique Art Nouveau Turkish Sivas Rug

Antique Art Nouveau Turkish Sivas Rug

$21,000Sale Price|25% Off

Antique Art Nouveau Turkish Sivas Rug

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau room-sized Turkish Sivas rug. Produced from luminous hand knotted wool with an incredibly soft pile. The rug features an organic design of scr...

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20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style
1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style

1960's Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78515 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'06 x 02'05. A sublime expression of rarity and refinement, this vintage hand-knotted Turkish silk Hereke rug offers an immersive experience ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Art Nouveau rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau 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, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Iran, and West 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 Bahram Shabahang, and Orley Shabahang. 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 $3,514 and tops out at $27,890 while the average work can sell for $10,775.