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Kilim 10x12

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 12 ft
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 12 ft

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 12 ft

Located in New York, NY

Size: 7 ft. 10 in x 12 ft. (2.39 m x 3.66 m) This idyllic midcentury Scandinavian rug captures the colors and style of this chic, fashion-forward era.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige and Gold Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige and Gold Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Beige and Gold Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, a 10x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 10x12 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Textural Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, a 10x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown & Pink Stripes & Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 10x12 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Blue-Gray Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Blue-Gray Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Blue-Gray Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 10x12 Swedish style kilim rug from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave selections.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, Gray Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, Gray Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Blue, Gray Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From our award-winning flatweave selections, a 10x12 Scandinavian style kilim rug exemplifying principles of sublime movement & symmetry.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Brown, Blue and Gold Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Brown, Blue and Gold Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Brown, Blue and Gold Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim rug is from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Beige-Brown Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Beige-Brown Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Beige-Brown Striped Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating between 1950-1960, a 10x12 vintage kilim rug from Turkey, handwoven in wool with a distinctive mid-century panel technique.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 10" x 12' 1", embodies a refined minimalist aesthetic with its delicate interplay of soft neutral tones and linear des...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 0", showcases a bold and expressive design rich with traditional tribal motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Carpet

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 8", features a refined horizontal striped design woven in a palette of natural earth tones.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 5" x 12' 3", showcases the organic beauty and subtle artistry inherent to Anatolian weaving traditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Balkan Kilim with Gold, Red & Green Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Balkan Kilim with Gold, Red & Green Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Balkan Kilim with Gold, Red & Green Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 10x12 vintage Kilim rug is believed to be a rare Balkan Kilim—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th century Swedish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 2" x 12' 7", presents a vibrant and beautifully balanced composition that exemplifies Scandinavian modern design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Vintage Kilim in Red, Black & Pink Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1920s Vintage Kilim in Red, Black & Pink Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1920s Vintage Kilim in Red, Black & Pink Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in fine wool, a 10x12 antique kilim rug from believed to be of rare Macedonian origin circa 1920-1930.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige & Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige & Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Turkish Rug in Red, Beige & Blue Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in fine wool, a 10x12 vintage kilim rug from Turkey, now joining our Kilim & Flatweave collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Jute Patchwork Kilim Rug
Jute Patchwork Kilim Rug

Jute Patchwork Kilim Rug

Unavailable

W 120 in L 144 in

Jute Patchwork Kilim Rug

Located in Northridge, CA

Jute Patchwork Kilim rug, circa 1990. Measures: 10' x 12' Handwoven and vegetable dyed jute Field color: Multicolored Accent colors: Beige, black, brown, gray

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Swedish Geometric Kilim Rug 8 ft 10 in x 12 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Swedish Geometric Kilim Rug 8 ft 10 in x 12 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Swedish Geometric Kilim Rug 8 ft 10 in x 12 ft

Located in New York, NY

Green Swedish Geometric Modern Kilim Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Kilim Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

10x12 Ft Vintage Turkish Banded Kilim Rug, Handwoven in 3 Panels
10x12 Ft Vintage Turkish Banded Kilim Rug, Handwoven in 3 Panels

10x12 Ft Vintage Turkish Banded Kilim Rug, Handwoven in 3 Panels

Located in Spring Valley, NY

We can supply a suitable rug-pad if requested for extra cushioning and protection from wear and tear. Measures: 10 x 12 ft.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Modernist Persian Flat-Weave

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W 120 in L 154 in

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Located in New York, NY

A Persian modernist flat-weave from the fourth quarter of the 20th century in the style of Indian Dhurrie rugs and a weave found on Swedish and Scandinavian modern Kilims. Measures:...

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue with Teal Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 10x12 Swedish style kilim is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection.

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Kilim 10x12 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kilim 10x12 for your home. Each kilim 10x12 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage kilim 10x12 you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the kilim 10x12 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right kilim 10x12, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kilim 10x12 over the years, but those crafted by Nazmiyal Collection and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kilim 10x12?

Prices for a kilim 10x12 start at $104 and top out at $15,750 with the average selling for $2,768.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.