Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wool Runner, by Rug & Kilim, Turkey

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Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1959, this 3x10 runner is a vibrant, architectural addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection, … Read more Hand-knotted in wool, circa 1950-1959, this 3x10 runner is a vibrant, architectural addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern collection, believed to be inspired from the designs of Zeki Muren. This piece functions as a bold, kinetic canvas that honors iconic geometric abstraction through a highly tactile, expertly imagined lens.
On the Design:
The Mid-Century Modern textile movement was heavily influenced by the groundbreaking geometric abstraction of the De Stijl movement and the Bauhaus school. Artists like Zeki Muren revolutionized visual art by reducing it to pure form and color - a philosophy beautifully translated into this textile. This vintage runner is a masterful example to that era, utilizing a stark, asymmetrical grid of bold black intersecting lines to create rhythmic, mathematical spatial divisions across the canvas. Within this structured black lattice lies a luminous, warm yellow field, meticulously punctuated by bold color blocking in the style of Muren’s classic design intelligence. This polychromatic brilliance brings an undeniable kinetic energy to the design, transforming the runner from a simple floor covering into a literal piece of exemplary floor art.
Hand-knotted in wool in Turkey; a region globally celebrated for its enduring, structural textile craftsmanship—this 1950s runner marries mid-century modernist aesthetic purity with physical luxury and durability. Its elongated format makes it an extraordinary architectural asset. It is perfectly suited to energize a stark minimalist hallway, anchor a vibrant galley kitchen, or serve as a luminous, guiding pathway in a curated, art-forward home that celebrates the intersection of functional design and fine art. 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.

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This vintage Mid-Century Modern runner is in good condition for its age and origin. See less