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Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Black 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Red/Brown 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Red/Brown 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Red/Brown 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Brown/Gold 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Brown/Gold 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Brown/Gold 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Navy/Ivory 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Navy/Ivory 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Navy/Ivory 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Agra Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Jinan Cream 11 x 18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Jinan Cream 11 x 18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Jinan Cream 11 x 18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Agra Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tabriz Grey and Amber 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tabriz Grey and Amber 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tabriz Grey and Amber 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Serapi Brown and Saffron 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Heriz Serapi Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Red and Cream 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Red and Cream 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Red and Cream 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Agra Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Cream and Red 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Cream and Red 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Lilihan Cream and Red 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Agra Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tehran Black and Dark Gold 11x18 Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tehran Black and Dark Gold 11x18 Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Tehran Black and Dark Gold 11x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in White Tones and Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in White Tones and Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in White Tones and Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This hand-knotted wool 11x18 rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Light Gray and Blue Tones & Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Light Gray and Blue Tones & Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Light Gray and Blue Tones & Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This hand-knotted wool 11x18 rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige and Taupe Tones Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige and Taupe Tones Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige and Taupe Tones Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in art silk, this 11x18 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige-Brown Tones and Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige-Brown Tones and Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid Beige-Brown Tones and Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in art silk, this 11x18 rug is a rich new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural rug

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid White, Gray and Cream Striae
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid White, Gray and Cream Striae

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug In Solid White, Gray and Cream Striae

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 11x18 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a new line

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This palace-sized 11x18 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Simple, Solid Cream White Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Simple, Solid Cream White Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Simple, Solid Cream White Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This hand-knotted wool 11x18 rug is a luxe new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Plain Modern Rug in Solid Silver and Off-White Tone-on-Tone
Rug & Kilim’s Plain Modern Rug in Solid Silver and Off-White Tone-on-Tone

Rug & Kilim’s Plain Modern Rug in Solid Silver and Off-White Tone-on-Tone

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This palace-sized 11x18 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug in Olive Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug in Olive Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug in Olive Green with Florals, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool circa 1920-1930, this 11x18 rug is a rare antique Arraiolos needlepoint from the

Category

Vintage 1920s Portuguese Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Large Antique Persian Malayer 11x18 Handwoven Rug
19th Century Large Antique Persian Malayer 11x18 Handwoven Rug

19th Century Large Antique Persian Malayer 11x18 Handwoven Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs Presents an unusual Antique Persian Malayer with a typical border found in Malayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Baroque Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 1940s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 11x18 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Antique 1940s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 11x18 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

Antique 1940s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 11x18 Ivory & Blue Handmade Area Rug

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Houston, TX

Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 11x18 Oversized Wool Handmade Rug

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Court: A Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Triclinium Masterpiece
The Imperial Court: A Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Triclinium Masterpiece

The Imperial Court: A Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Triclinium Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

. Measures: 11'00 x 18'02. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 11 x 18 Rug. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Bakshaish Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

1910's Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
1910's Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

1910's Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. Made in Iran. Measures: 10'08 x 17'08. Hospitality Size Carpet 11 x 18 Rug. Pile Height: 0.12 of an

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 5 in
Antique Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 5 in

Antique Persian Heriz Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 11

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bijar Rug 11' 1''x 18' 4''
Antique Persian Bijar Rug 11' 1''x 18' 4''

Antique Persian Bijar Rug 11' 1''x 18' 4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Bijar rug, Size: 11' 1''x 18' 4''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft

Located in New York, NY

, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 18 ft (3.51 m x 5.49 m).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 9 in
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 9 in

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 11 ft x 18 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 11

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Red 11x18 Area Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Red 11x18 Area Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Red 11x18 Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Cream 11x18 Area Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Cream 11x18 Area Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Cream 11x18 Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Brown 11x18 Area Rug
Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Brown 11x18 Area Rug

Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Ferrahan Brown 11x18 Area Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

A luxurious traditional hand-knotted rug, which has been meticulously crafted, is made from the

Category

2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft

Located in New York, NY

Large Intricate Warm Tone Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 11' 4" x 18' 6"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 11' 4" x 18' 6"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Purple Area Rug 11' 4" x 18' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 4" x 18' 6" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 10" x 18' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 18 ft 10 in
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 18 ft 10 in

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 18 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Dated 1329, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 5"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 5"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 11' 10" x 18' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

and character to their home decor. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 11' 10" x 18' 5" Material: 100% Wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Reverie: A Late 19th Century Persian Mashhad Masterpiece
The Imperial Reverie: A Late 19th Century Persian Mashhad Masterpiece

The Imperial Reverie: A Late 19th Century Persian Mashhad Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 11 x 18 Rug. Measures: 10'11 x 17'08. Date

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 18 ft 2 in
Antique American Hooked Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 18 ft 2 in

Antique American Hooked Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 18 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique America Hooked Rug that Was based Off Of A French Aubusson Carpet Design, Country of Origin

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

: 1900 - Size: 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in (3.61 m x 5.66 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad - Size: 18 ft 0 in x 11 ft 10 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad - Size: 18 ft 0 in x 11 ft 10 in

Antique Persian Sultanabad - Size: 18 ft 0 in x 11 ft 10 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Foundation: Cotton Design: All Over Size: 18 ft 0 in x 11 ft 10 in Approximate Age: Over 100 years old Knots

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. Size: 11 ft 2 in x 18 ft 6 in
Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. Size: 11 ft 2 in x 18 ft 6 in

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. Size: 11 ft 2 in x 18 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Large antique Tabriz rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early 20th century. Size: 11 ft 2

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and cotton, this 11x18 contemporary oversized rug is an exciting new addition

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in silk and cotton, this 11x18 contemporary oversized rug is an exciting new addition

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

11x18 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfortably anywhere. On

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Solid Rug in Brown Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Solid Rug in Brown Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Textural Solid Rug in Brown Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 11x18 contemporary rug is the newest addition to the Rug & Kilim Textural Collection, with an

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Rug in Red and Gold Striations
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Rug in Red and Gold Striations

Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Rug in Red and Gold Striations

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in fine, luxurious silk, a fabulous 11x18 oversized rug from Rug & Kilim’s most

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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11x18 Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 11x18 rugs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, all 11x18 rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 25 antique and vintage 11x18 rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 11x18 rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 11x18 rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Baroque and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Nazmiyal Collection produced beautiful 11x18 rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are 11x18 Rugs?

11x18 rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $30,500, while the lowest priced sells for $5,723 and the highest can go for as much as $265,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.