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Wonderful Vintage Grecian Flokati
Wonderful Vintage Grecian Flokati

Wonderful Vintage Grecian Flokati

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Grecian Flokati rug constructed with a beautiful camel colored shaggy wool.

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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Flokati Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Flokati Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Flokati Rug

Located in New York, NY

a Mid 20th Century Turkish Shag Flokati Tulu Rug Details rug no. 30321 size 3' 9" x 7' (114 x 213 cm)

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The Sunlit Aegean: A Vintage Greek Flokati Masterpiece of Midcentury Opulence
The Sunlit Aegean: A Vintage Greek Flokati Masterpiece of Midcentury Opulence

The Sunlit Aegean: A Vintage Greek Flokati Masterpiece of Midcentury Opulence

Located in Dallas, TX

79469 Vintage Greek Flokati Rug, 06'02 x 07'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Greek flokati rug is a study in elemental luxury—an object shaped by landscape, climate, and centuries-...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262
Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262

Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Details Type: Scandinavian shag rug (Flokati style) Origin: Northern Europe Period: 1960s Material: Acrylic Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related wear Dimensions (...

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Otto Gerdau Minimalist Club Chair in Beech (Brazil)
Otto Gerdau Minimalist Club Chair in Beech (Brazil)

Otto Gerdau Minimalist Club Chair in Beech (Brazil)

By Fabrica Cimo, Moveis Cimo

Located in Round Top, TX

Minimalist beech armchair attributed to Otto Gerdau for Cimo (Brazil), featuring its original black cotton sling seat and an added vintage wool flokati throw styled over the sling.

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Vintage White Greek Flokati Wool Carpet
Vintage White Greek Flokati Wool Carpet

Vintage White Greek Flokati Wool Carpet

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Vintage White Greek Flokati Wool Carpet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Super cool BoHo Flokati shag wool carpet. This rug was woven by hand in Greece in the 1970s. Flokati carpets look like sheep skins but are actually animal friendly. Woven and knotted...

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Located in Wainscott, NY

Vintage Flokati rug - off white, cream color.

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Materials

Wool

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Large 1970s Flokati Area Rug

Large 1970s Flokati Area Rug

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W 91 in L 132 in

Large 1970s Flokati Area Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage Greek flokati area rug in undyed, off-white wool.

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Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78059 vintage Greek Flokati rug with Mid-Century Modern Design 05'10 x 09'08.

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Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

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4x8.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Mohair Wool, Shag Pile Flokati Rug
4x8.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Mohair Wool, Shag Pile Flokati Rug

4x8.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Tulu Rug Made of Mohair Wool, Shag Pile Flokati Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This vintage handmade rug is called "Flikli" in Turkey which is a word for a "flokati" style shag pile (Tulu) handmade rugs produced for daily use by Nomads in Central Anatolia.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

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Vintage Greek Flokati Rug with Modern Biophilic Design
Vintage Greek Flokati Rug with Modern Biophilic Design

Vintage Greek Flokati Rug with Modern Biophilic Design

Located in Dallas, TX

78061 vintage Greek Flokati rug with Modern Biophilic design 06'00 x 10'00.

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Late 20th Century Greek Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Natural Flokati Shag Rug with Greek Key Detail
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Vintage Natural Flokati Shag Rug with Greek Key Detail

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful vintage natural fur flokati rug. the hair is long and the greek key is very striking. the rug has been cleaned and in good shape.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Vintage Green Greek Flokati Rug, Midcentury Modern meets Biophilic Design
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Located in Dallas, TX

78060 Vintage Greek Flokati Rug 05'07 x 08'10. Flokati rugs, hailing from the region of Epirus, Greece, epitomize traditional craftsmanship, woven by hand using pure wool.

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Late 20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

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Vintage Wool Flokati Rug by Karamichos & Co.
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Vintage Wool Flokati Rug by Karamichos & Co.

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A high quality vintage 100% wool flokati rug by Athens, Greece rug maker Karamichos & Co.

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Vintage Wool Flokati Rug by Karamichos & Co.
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Vintage Wool Flokati Rug by Karamichos & Co.

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A high quality vintage 100% wool flokati rug by Athens, Greece rug maker Karamichos & Co.

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Vintage Flokati For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage flokati for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and mohair, every vintage flokati was constructed with great care. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage vintage flokati now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage flokati, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage flokati is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency.

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