Rugs Circa 1940
Rugs designated as **Circa 1940** represent a crucial transitional period in textile art, moving away from formal classical patterns toward the streamlined aesthetics of Mid-Century Modern design. These exceptional **vintage area rugs** often utilize more open fields, muted or simplified color palettes, and geometric elements, reflecting the resource limitations of the war years and the shifting preferences of post-war interiors. Though stylistically different from the ornate masterworks produced in 1750 or earlier, the 1940s collection is highly prized by designers for its enduring versatility and historic character. Understanding the precise designation of these textiles requires familiarity with various rug age periods and the cultural forces that shaped them.
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Vintage Mid Century Moroccan Tribal Geometric Design Rug
$8,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 21606Rug sizes: 4 ft 9 in x 9 ft 8 in (1.45 m x 2.95 m) -
Striped Room Size Light Blue and White Antique Mid Century Indian Dhurrie Rug
$9,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 21332Rug sizes: 7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 9 in (2.29 m x 4.80 m) -
Bold Graphic Tribal Design Antique Native American Flat Weave Navajo Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24936Rug sizes: 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft (1.14 m x 1.83 m) -
1940s Navy Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Design Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
$37,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4834Rug sizes: 11 ft x 17 ft (3.35 m x 5.18 m) -
1940s Multicolor Rose Vases Antique Persian Qum Rug 3′ 5” X 5′ 3” Handknotted Wool Carpet
$1,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5105Rug sizes: 3 ft 5 in x 5 ft 3 in (1.04 m x 1.60 m) -
1940s Red Medallion Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 7’9″x 10’6″ Handknotted Wool Carpet
$9,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5066Rug sizes: 7 ft 9 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.36 m x 3.20 m) -
1940s Rustic Beige Antique Geometric Modern Moroccan Reed Square Woven Rug
$7,800.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 26195Rug sizes: 12 ft x 13 ft (3.66 m x 3.96 m) -
1940s Mid Century Modern Beige Field Floral 4Star Knotted Wool Mahal Carpet Rug
$10,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5407Rug sizes: 11 ft x 15 ft (3.35 m x 4.57 m) -
Traditional Mid Century Modern Beige Floral 4 Star Isfahan Handknotted Silk Rug
$19,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4893Rug sizes: 5 ft x 8 ft (1.52 m x 2.44 m) -
1940s Classic Beige Geometric Antique Handknotted Wool Mahal Farahan Carpet Rug
$26,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5419Rug sizes: 11 ft x 15 ft (3.35 m x 4.57 m) -
1940s Classic Blue Ground Medallion Vintage Isfahan Silk Foundation Carpet Rug
$23,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4891Rug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m) -
1940s Classic Beige Floral Animals Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
$13,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4899Rug sizes: 5 ft x 9 ft (1.52 m x 2.74 m) -
1940s ScattIer Ivory Medallion Diamond Antique Qum Silk Handknotted Wool Rug
$19,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4852Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) -
1940s Red Rust Large Scale Floral Antique Kashan Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
$32,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4830Rug sizes: 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
Mid Century Modern Antique Beige Floral Traditional Moud Handknotted Wool Rug
$50,700.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4821Rug sizes: 9 ft x 13 ft (2.74 m x 3.96 m) -
1940s Classic Antique Navy & Red Medallion Formal Esfahan Handknotted Wool Rug
$52,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4812Rug sizes: 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m) -
1940s Luminous Beige Shah Abbas Floral Antique Tabriz Handknotted Room Size Rug
$8,450.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4841Rug sizes: 9 ft x 12 ft (2.74 m x 3.66 m) -
1940s Antique Beige Shah Abbas Floral Traditional Tabriz Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
$6,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4828Rug sizes: 8 ft x 10 ft (2.44 m x 3.05 m) -
1940s Antique Apricot Floral Paisley Grand Scale Tabriz Silk Knotted Carpet Rug
$84,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4826Rug sizes: 13 ft x 20 ft (3.96 m x 6.10 m) -
Mid Century Modern Beige Fine Floral Large Scale Antique Tabriz Knotted Wool Rug
$26,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4814Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) -
1940s Classic Salmon Animals Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Knotted Room Size Rug
$10,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4869Rug sizes: 6 ft x 8 ft (1.83 m x 2.44 m) -
1940s Antique Luxurious Oversized Blue Swastika Formal Tabriz Silk Knotted Rug
$52,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4823Rug sizes: 11 ft x 16 ft (3.35 m x 4.88 m) -
1940s Antique Classic Beige Ground Floral Medallion Tabriz Handknotted Wool Rug
$23,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4816Rug sizes: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) -
1940s Antique Ivory Field Shah Abbas Traditional Floral Tabriz Knotted Wool Rug
$15,600.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4815Rug sizes: 9 ft x 13 ft (2.74 m x 3.96 m) -
1940s Multicolor Field Diamond Antique Knotted Wool Sarouk Farahan Runner Rug
$26,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5420Rug sizes: 10 ft x 20 ft (3.05 m x 6.10 m) -
1940s Green Medallion Classical Motifs Antique Tabriz Knotted Wool Rug
$7,150.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4890Rug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m) -
1940s Small Ivory Islimi Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk Handknotted Wool Rug
$3,250.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4918Rug sizes: 3 ft x 5 ft (0.91 m x 1.52 m) -
1940s Blue Navy Floral Diamond Medallion Antique Tabriz Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
$13,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4894Rug sizes: 6 ft x 9 ft (1.83 m x 2.74 m) -
1940s Red Rust Floral Medallion Antique Kashan Mohtasham Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
$16,900.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4811Rug sizes: 10 ft x 15 ft (3.05 m x 4.57 m) -
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 5’×8′ by Sarraf Mamoury, Ivory Traditional Design, 1940s
$5,200.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4883Rug sizes: 5 ft x 8 ft (1.52 m x 2.44 m) -
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 3’6″×5’9″ Ivory Traditional Medallion, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1940s
$3,250.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4858Rug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.07 m x 1.75 m) -
Vintage Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet 3’6″×5’3″ Ivory Field, Gold Border, Floral Garden, Circa 1940
$10,400.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-5136Rug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 3 in (1.07 m x 1.60 m) -
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet 3’9″×5’4″ Soft Yellow & Ivory, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1940
$7,500.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4888Rug sizes: 3 ft 9 in x 5 ft 4 in (1.14 m x 1.63 m) -
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet 4’7″×7’1″ Yellow & Dark Blue, Wool & Silk, Circa 1940
$27,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4892Rug sizes: 4 ft 7 in x 7 ft 1 in (1.40 m x 2.16 m) -
Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet 4’×6’9″ Ivory Field, Wool with Silk Highlights, Circa 1940
$6,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4861Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m) -
Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet 5’9″×9′ Ivory Field, Sage Green Border, Circa 1940
$8,000.00 Vintage RugsSKU: 40-4848Rug sizes: 5 ft 9 in x 9 ft (1.75 m x 2.74 m)
