Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1959, this 5x8 vintage rug is a vibrant, architectural addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection. This piece functions as a bold, kinetic canvas that honors the iconic, avant-garde geometric abstraction of the mid-20th century through a highly tactile, expertly woven lens.
On the Design:
The 1950s marked a radical and exciting shift in Turkish textile design. As global Mid-Century Modernism began to influence regional looms, weavers transitioned away from strictly traditional floral motifs, experimenting instead with the bold, asymmetrical geometry and pure color blocking championed by modernist art movements. This exceptional vintage rug perfectly captures the zeitgeist of that era, featuring a revolutionary layout of overlapping concentric circles and an asymmetric, mosaic-like web pattern.
For contemporary designers and collectors alike, this piece is a masterclass in dynamic color theory and spatial geometry. The canvas is grounded by a rich, deeply saturated crimson red field, which is boldly overlaid with massive, glowing orange orbs and an intricate, moss-green structural lattice. This green webbing acts as a framework, encapsulating unexpected, puzzle-like color blocks of soft pastel pink and muted slate blue, giving the textile the luminous, fractured quality of modernist stained glass. It is a rare, highly expressive textile asset, brilliantly proportioned to energize a creative corridor, anchor a bold retro-inspired vignette, or serve as a vibrant, guiding focal point in a curated contemporary home.
Condition:
This vintage Mid-Century Modern rug is in good condition for its age and origin.
The accompanying book, Mid-Century Modern: Visionary Furniture Design from Vienna by Caroline Wohlgemuth, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B355) can be acquired independently through our bookstore, here.
