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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Salerno’, wool on linen warp, Sweden, design 1948 Exceptional hand-woven, blue-toned carpet designed by the celebrate...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style. With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors. Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Taupe Pastiche Area Rug
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crafted with a deep appreciation for art and fashion, the Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Collaboration Pastiche Rug Infuses any space with creative energy and unexpe...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide White & Gray Shibori Round Area Rug
Located in Charlotte, NC
Prepare to be transported to a world of exoticism from the east, where craftsmanship and creativity meet in perfect harmony. Visionary designer Sasha Bikoff has skillfully infused the ancient Japanese dying technique of Shibori into this exquisite rug. Drawing inspiration from her in-depth research and passion for handmade textiles, she has expertly combined tradition with innovation. The magic begins with Art Hide's in-house dyeing process, which showcases a kaleidoscope of indigo blues, grays and lilacs. Art Hide's innovative Fusion technique takes center stage in the creation of this rug. With absolutely no stitching, the seamless finish of the Shibori Rug...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Rug & Kilim's Mid-Century Modern Style Rug in Beige Green and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in a unique blend of New Zealand wool, all-natural silk, and exotic yarns, this modern rug hails from the Mid-Century Modern rug collection by Rug & Kilim, a bold explor...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk, Yarn

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Zebra Hide

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Large Tribal Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim large tribal carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 12' 4" x 17' 6"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Solo Rugs Flatweave Geometric Hand Woven Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets. The handwoven rugs in the Flatweave collection are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

One of a Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 5' x 7'5”.  
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Classic Gabbeh designs have been given a contemporary update to create a line of genuine hand loomed wool rugs that will brighten up any room. The naturally tonal variations of these...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rug by Josef Frank (Flora) Decorated with Illustrations from the Book Svenskteam Size: 12'10" × 16'5" (391 × 500 cm) Swedish rug designed by Josef Frank. Josef Frank was a f...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Märta Måås-Fjetterström Hand Woven 'Storkorset' in Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Märta Måås Fjetterström for MMF, 'Storkorset' handwoven pile carpet, wool, Sweden, executed before 1942. This handwoven carpet is designed by one of the most influential and leadin...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Neutral Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th century Neutral Color Turkish Oushak rug Measures: 6'3'' x 8'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Traditional rug classic vintage wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Traditional classic vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury. Rustic design, typical village production. Design: Medaillon Pile: Wool Warp: Cotton Style: Traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Narrow Vintage Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Very Narrow one of a kind Persian heriz runner.
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20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Orizzonti Selva Rug by Eligo Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool, Silk

Modern Gabbeh Checked Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Persian Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color checked field. This Gabbeh rug has an orange gorgeous geometric animal design. This rug measures: 4'6" x 8...
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2010s Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Turkish rug with a double column scroll prayer motif on red field Size: 3'3" x 6'1".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-Of-A-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Eclectic Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31644 Size 3' 7" X 5' 3" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage
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1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Memphis Design Rectangular Shape Abstract Pattern Hand-Tufted Rug Beige
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #10 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of muted sandy hues and burnt sugar adds elegance and warmth to any home. This pastel area rug has a rectangular shape with round edges and geometric composition, making it perfect for a contemporary interior design project. Made of lyocell, a biodegradable fiber made from wood, Tapis Pastel #10 has a combined cut and loop pile that creates a rich abstract composition and a seductive feel. Materials: Handwoven Lyocell Rug Dimensions: Width: 350 cm 137.8 in - Length: 240 cm 94.49 in For more customizable options contact us through the message center. About TAPIS Studio: TAPIS is a rugs brand by HOMMÉS Studio. Born from the desire to create a multi-personality tapestry brand, TAPIS presents multifaceted collections, offering a rug for every moment, every style, every room and everyone. The result is eye-catching pieces that will pleasure all of the senses. We aim to make rugs for slow homes, in a synergy between wise artisans and mechanical appliances. The excelled quality means to make a TAPIS Studio rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

21st Cent Gradation Blue Round Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock ø 200 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
The elegant "Next 6" is a circular rug made in polyamide featuring a soft gradation of beige and blue hues. “Next” is a collection of extremely performing and versatile contemporary...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Nylon

Art Deco Blue Silk Rug with Asian Décor, Peking Blue
Located in Bochum, NRW
An excellent silk rug, Art Deco decor of stylized clouds and waves in beautiful shades of blue and ivory, also called Chi and Ruyi. Beautiful midcentury...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Traditional Oriental Mogul Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Tibetan Tiger Rug Pure Wool Hand Knotted Amber Brown by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small sized rug of about 3 x 6 ft that...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Eclectic Style Green Oval Shape Rug Hand-Tufted
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #024 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Postmodern style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted technique from 100% botanical silk with a thickness of 16mm. Available in sizes Small and Large. Also available in tailor-made colors and dimensions. Made with botanical silk, an eco-friendly material that makes a comfortable and luxurious rug, our shapes rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Persian Deco rug in various shades in brown Measures: 4'1” x 6'3”.    
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Late 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Liberdade Carpet, Silk Bamboo Rug, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Rute Martins for Greenapple’s Contemporary Collection and handcrafted in Portugal, in one of the biggest and oldest existing companies producing hand-made rugs in Europe, this rug is the perfect centrepiece for any living area. This rug is totally customisable accordingly to your preferences and available space. Handmade by talented artisans using unique techniques and high-end materials, no details are left behind. The extremely soft texture and shimmering finish that reflects the light gives this Silk Bamboo rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Bamboo

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Soothing Hues Customizable Pallas Weave Round in Gunmetal XLarge
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Pallas weave gives a rich but understated impression, perfect for any sophisticated space. Its luxe underfoot feel is densely hand woven from plush viscose, in a myriad of gentle and soothing hues...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Caucasian Kuba Small Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative Caucasian Kuba runner with a colorful repetitive design on a navy color field Measures: 3'4'' x 7'6''.
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Natura Carpet, Silk Bamboo Rug, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Designed by Rute Martins for Greenapple’s Contemporary Collection and handcrafted in Portugal, in one of the biggest and oldest existing companies producing hand-made rugs in Europe, this rug is the perfect centrepiece for any living area. This rug is totally customisable accordingly to your preferences and available space. Handmade by talented artisans using unique techniques and high-end materials, no details are left behind. The extremely soft texture and shimmering finish that reflects the light gives this Silk Bamboo rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Bamboo

Antique Art Deco Chinese Peking pictorial Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Handmade Antique Peking/ Art Deco pictorial Chinese Rug, 1'5" x 1'5" , c-1920's, in Ivory color background with pictorial traditional design of Chinese village. The rugs are in excel...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beaux Art Deco Natural Yarn Rug after Andre Arbus by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Beaux Art Deco Natural Yarn Rug after Andre Arbus by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'1" × 24'9" (429 × 754 cm) What makes Art Deco rugs so special in the eyes of art collectors and interi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Metroquadro Collection Nino Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalyan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

cc-tapis Pure Campo Rug by Leonardo Talarico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Campo Pure rug, designed by Leonardo Talarico, is part of "Pure", a Mood, a subtle aesthetic, and a selection of cc-tapis classic rugs interpreted in a soft and elegant palette. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Linen

Moooi Small Blended 4 Colours Marble Red in Wool with Blind Hem by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi small blended 4 colours marble red in wool with blind Hem by Studio Rens (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Abstract Eclectic Brown Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Large Blended 4 Colours Cloudy Blue in Soft Yarn Polyamide by Studio Rens
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large blended 4 colours cloudy blue in soft yarn polyamide by Studio Rens. (Renee Mennen and Stefanie van Keijsteren) is a research-based studio with a playful vision and a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Modern Geometric Trellis High-Low Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. High-low pile design. Approximate dimensions: 10' x 14'. Origin: India Field color: ivory. Accent color: brown.
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Inspired Square Size Ivory Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A hand-knotted one of a kind Turkish Oushak Square rug. Measures: 9'1'' x 10'4''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

One-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Wool Mogul Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Soothing Hues Customizable Pallas Weave Rug in Jungle Green X-Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Pallas weave gives a rich but understated impression, perfect for any sophisticated space. Its luxe underfoot feel is densely hand woven from plush viscose, in a myriad of gentle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Oriental Mogul Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine Persian Silk Qum Mat
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Silk Qum Mat
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20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Fine Persian Tabriz Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Tabriz Area Rug
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Inspired Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Inspired Art Deco Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 15'7" × 20'9" (474 × 632 cm). Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in many styles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Metroquadro Collection Blue Campo Rug By Leonardo Talarico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, linen and bamboo silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sale of every rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Green Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French Art Deco green handmade wool rug Size: 5'7" x 12'0" (170 x 365 cm) A French deco antique rug designed by Paule Leleu. Sig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug 9'7'' x 13'0''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Heriz 9'7'' x 13'0'' 
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1950s Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Pakestan Rug Tabriz Design, Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
Pakistan rug Tabriz design, hand knotted Design: Tabriz Color: Black border, beige The art of weaving developed in the region comprising Pakistan at a time when few other c...
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2010s Pakistani Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Perisan Serapi Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distinguishable style. Heriz is a city located in north-western Iran, near the city of Tabriz, ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Rug Persian Bakshayesh Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand knotted Persian Bakhshayesh rug, size 9' 4" x 13' 9", circa 1890. Bakshayesh is a small village in the Iranian Azerbaijan region, located southwest of Heriz. The area is...
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1890s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
12' x 15' Hand knotted raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s-1950s, the "American Sarouk", also known as the "painted Sarouk...
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1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Skillfully Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
An expertly embroidered late 20th century Indian Suzani textile with green, gold, pink, and blue silk thread comprising a diamond form with stylized flowers across the black cotton g...
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Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Area Rug (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Hereke carpets used to be only produced in Hereke, a coastal town in Turkey, 60 km from Istanbul. The materials used are silk, a combination of wool and cotton and sometimes gold or ...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Fantastic 19th Century Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Persian Gabbeh rug with an amazing composition of geometric patterns including diamonds, squares, zigzags, checkerboards and stripes, all woven in natural un...
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19th Century Persian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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. 

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