Medieval Persian Rugs
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
Prussian Blue Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Persian Northeast Geometric Motifs Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Old Persian Hamadan Full Pile Mint Cond Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Wool Antique Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Clean Soft Full and Thick Pile Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Burgundy Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Antique Persian Heriz Evenly Worn Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Heriz Evenly Worn Wool Hand Knotted Clean Gallery Size Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Signed Geometric Medallions Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cream Color Antique Turkish Oushak Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blush Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Red XL Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk Even Wear Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midnight Blue Antique Afghan Beshir Geometric Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1910s Afghan Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barn Red Antique Persian Kashan Debir Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to makeExact Rug Size in Feet and Inches : 11'2" x 16'8"Main Rug Color : RedRug Border Color : Visa BlueOther Colors of the Rug : Flint, Gray Goose...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Taupe Antique Persian Camel Hair Serab Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midnight Blue Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barn Red Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Evenly Worn Hand Knotted Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make exact rug size in feet and inches : 9'0" x 12'0" main rug color : redrug border color : red other colors of the rug : blue, ivory, green, yellow, orange, midnight blue rug...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rich Red Vintage Persian Kashan Rare XL Squarish Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Denim Antique Persian Tabriz Clean Rare Mustaffi Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Almond Brown Antique Persian Bakshaish Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Sheared Low Worn Wool Hand Knotted Bohemian Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Washed Out Hand Knotted Soft Wool Evenly Worn Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brick Red Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk Wool Hand Knotted Good Condition Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Soft and Full Pile Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to makeExact Rug Size in Feet and Inches : 8'10" x 11'8"Main Rug Color : RedRug Border Color : Umber BrownOther Colors of the Rug : Pearl White, Bone, Deep Coffee, Denim Blue, Little Boy Blue...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yale Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ivory Vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Knotted Full Pile XL Clean Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1940s Chinese Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cinnamon Red Antique Caucasian Soumak Pure Wool Flat Weave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beige Antique Persian Tabriz Scroll and Rosettes Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Crimson Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Clean Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hunting Rug with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77865 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hunting rug with Medieval Style 03'04 x 05'00. Drawing inspiration from King Henry VI of England and Medieval style, this ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Qum Rug with Hunting Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
77512, vintage Persian Qum rug with hunting scene. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Qum rug features a lively pictorial hunting scene against a beige backdrop. The sense of fli...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury hand painted kalamkar with a nice design of Safavid period and beautiful colors, hand painted on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
By Alexander McQueen, Wunderkammer Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
80275 Distressed Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen 09'08 x 13'01. Showcasing an expressive design with artful craftsmanship and incred...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug
By Wunderkammer Studio, Alexander Sturm
Located in Dallas, TX
80386 2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug. Showcasing an esoteric design and artful craftsmanship, this vintage overdyed rug has been given a twist. The controversial pistol pattern and atmospheric colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly one-of-a-kind look. A faded backdrop sets the scene cultivating a thought-provoking focal point with a multifaceted impact open to the viewer's interpretation of the 2nd amendment. Regardless if hung on the wall in a gun club or placed on the floor in a shooting range, this gun rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Craniotomy Vintage Red Skull Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
By Alexander McQueen, Wunderkammer Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
80458, distressed craniotomy vintage red skull area rug inspired by Alexander McQueen. This distressed vintage Persian rug was overdyed red and shorn with the centre field resisted in softer red hues in the shape of a human skull. Glamorous and morose, this variegated crimson colored skull rug symbolizes a dichotomy in the creative world, one in which death is part of life and life part of death. Recalling the skull designs of fashion designer Alexander McQueen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1910 Antique Northwest Persian Wide Runner Rug Bold and Striking
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs.
Enhance your room styl...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Gallery Rug with Hunting Scene and Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76286, vintage Persian Tabriz gallery rug with hunting scene and medieval style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug features an eight-point cusped central medallion ou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
Located in Dallas, TX
80434 Distressed Vintage Skull Steampunk Style Area Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Unconventional elements, like this hand-knotted wool distressed vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77009 Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 02'07 x 09'08. Afghan Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluch tribes in Afghanistan. These rugs are characterized by intricate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Gallery Rug with Hunting Scene and Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76352, vintage Persian Tabriz gallery rug with hunting scene and traditional medival style 11'03 x 16'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz gallery rug features an incons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Sarouk rug. Seafoam background with a terracotta border.
10'9'' x 13'4''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Square Size Antique Early 20th Century Blue Beige Dusty Rose Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size Persian Malayer rug with predominant accents in beige and dusty rose on an Abrash blue field,
circa 1920, measures: 10'7" x 10'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bisque Brown Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Down Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sand Color Hand Knotted Bohemian Vintage Persian Hamadan Worn Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ivory Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Afghan Vintage Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Medieval persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Iran, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $330 and tops out at $49,000 while the average work can sell for $2,213.
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