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Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 13' x 14'
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 13' x 14'

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 13' x 14'

Located in Whittier, CA

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug measuring 13 feet by 14 feet 3 inches is a stunning masterpiece of fine

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Diane Von Furstenberg Double Climbing Leopard Rug 13'W x 13'L
Diane Von Furstenberg Double Climbing Leopard Rug 13'W x 13'L

Diane Von Furstenberg Double Climbing Leopard Rug 13'W x 13'L

By Diane von Furstenberg, The Rug Company

Located in Rio Vista, CA

massive canary yellow rug measures over 13 feet and is square shaped designed to fill a matching sectional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Moroccan Teal Grey Wool Rug 9'10" x 13'
Modern Moroccan Teal Grey Wool Rug 9'10" x 13'

Modern Moroccan Teal Grey Wool Rug 9'10" x 13'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Effect Craftsmanship: Hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Morocco Size: 9'10" x 13' Colors: Teal Gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North Afric...

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3" x 13'
Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3" x 13'

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3" x 13'

$5,995Sale Price|44% Off

Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3" x 13'

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Antique Look Oushak Rug 9'3" x 13' #16784 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Mehraban, Cierzo, Haute Bohemian, 13' x 14'
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Mehraban, Cierzo, Haute Bohemian, 13' x 14'

Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Mehraban, Cierzo, Haute Bohemian, 13' x 14'

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 28192 Size 13' 0" X 14' 7" Design Cierzo Collection Haute Bohemian Material Wool Texture

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug. 13 ft x 13 ft 9 in
Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug. 13 ft x 13 ft 9 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug. 13 ft x 13 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900. Size: 13 ft x 13 ft

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 20'8" #17718
Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 20'8" #17718

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 20'8" #17718

$11,907Sale Price|44% Off

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 20'8" #17718

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 20'8" #17718 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 18' #11362
Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 18' #11362

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 18' #11362

$10,340Sale Price|44% Off

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 18' #11362

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 6'8" #510 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 16'10" #11656
Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 16'10" #11656

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 16'10" #11656

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'10" x 13'11" #1042 Explore a curated collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 17'1" #10984
Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 17'1" #10984

Turkish Oushak Rug 13' x 17'1" #10984

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 6'8" #1510 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pakistani Peshawari Handmade Rug 13' x 9.5'
Pakistani Peshawari Handmade Rug 13' x 9.5'

Pakistani Peshawari Handmade Rug 13' x 9.5'

Located in Hanover, MA

SATURDAY SALE Pakistani Peshawari handmade rug 156" x 116"

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6
Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6

Vintage Oversize Romanian Rug 13' x 20'6

Located in Secaucus, NJ

They have been weaving rugs in Romania since the Ottoman Empire, but only since the mid-20th

Category

Late 20th Century Romanian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'
Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Hand-made Turkish Sparta Rug - 13'-1" x 10'

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Vintage Rug Anatolian Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'3" x 13'
Turkish Vintage Rug Anatolian Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'3" x 13'

Turkish Vintage Rug Anatolian Hand Knotted Wool Rug 9'3" x 13'

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Vintage Rug Anatolian Hand Knotted Wool Rug, 9'3" x 13' Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Reproduction Blue Oushak Wool Rug 13' x 17'
Vintage Reproduction Blue Oushak Wool Rug 13' x 17'

Vintage Reproduction Blue Oushak Wool Rug 13' x 17'

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in Turkey from the finest materials, this rug is a classic interpretation of a 19th

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Floral Geometric Design Rug 13' x 16'2"
Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Floral Geometric Design Rug 13' x 16'2"

Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Floral Geometric Design Rug 13' x 16'2"

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Handmade Oushak Rug Floral Geometric Design Rug 13' x 16'2" This exquisite Turkish Oushak

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Rollakan Rug 9' 8" x 13' 10"
Scandinavian Rollakan Rug 9' 8" x 13' 10"

Scandinavian Rollakan Rug 9' 8" x 13' 10"

Located in Ferrara, IT

measurement of this rug is 424 × 295 cm (13' 10" × 9' 8").

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug 10' 1'' x 13' 9''
Antique Chinese Rug 10' 1'' x 13' 9''

Antique Chinese Rug 10' 1'' x 13' 9''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese rug 10' 1'' x 13' 9''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug Oriental Handmade 5'3" x 13' #11986
Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug Oriental Handmade 5'3" x 13' #11986

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug Oriental Handmade 5'3" x 13' #11986

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Vintage Anatolian Rug Oriental Handmade 5'3" x 13' #11986 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Tabriz Design Oversize Rug, Wool, 13' x 23'9"
Hand-Knotted Tabriz Design Oversize Rug, Wool, 13' x 23'9"

Hand-Knotted Tabriz Design Oversize Rug, Wool, 13' x 23'9"

Located in New York, NY

Measuring 13' x 23'9", this exquisite piece is a masterful recreation of a classic Persian Tabriz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 13'
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 13'

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 13'

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug Blue & Green Handwoven Wool Rug 2'11" x 13' This elegant Turkish Oushak

Category

2010s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

13 x 15 Modern Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug
13 x 15 Modern Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug

13 x 15 Modern Dhurrie Designed Natural Jute Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

color and stylish gray geometric accents. This rug measures 12'9" x 15'.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Russian and Scandina...

Materials

Jute

Handmade Vintage Persian Kerman Rug 9.8' x 13' 1930s - 1D175
Handmade Vintage Persian Kerman Rug 9.8' x 13' 1930s - 1D175

Handmade Vintage Persian Kerman Rug 9.8' x 13' 1930s - 1D175

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This magnificent Persian Kerman rug, hand-knotted in the 1930s, embodies timeless elegance and

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking  Rug 2' 3''x 13' 6''
Antique Chinese Peking  Rug 2' 3''x 13' 6''

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 2' 3''x 13' 6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Size: 2' 3''x 13' 6''

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 6''
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 6''

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug 10' 0'' x 13' 6''.

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kars Rug, Oushak Style, 9'8" x 13"
Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kars Rug, Oushak Style, 9'8" x 13"

Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kars Rug, Oushak Style, 9'8" x 13"

Located in New York, NY

9'8 x 13'. From Kars in the North East of Turkey these vintage hand knotted light colored rugs are

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 4''
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 4''

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 10' 0'' x 13' 4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 10' 0'' x 13' 4''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Floral Patterns, 13' x 16'
Antique Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Floral Patterns, 13' x 16'

Antique Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Floral Patterns, 13' x 16'

Located in New York, NY

13' x 16'. Delicate botanical patterns woven in soft rose and creams cover the central field on

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Indian Amritsar Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 17 ft
Indian Amritsar Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 17 ft

Indian Amritsar Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 17 ft

Located in New York, NY

: India, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 13 ft 7 in x 17 ft (4.14 m x 5.18 m)

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D190
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D190

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D190

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a luxurious piece crafted entirely

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8'9" x 13' #3168
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8'9" x 13' #3168

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8'9" x 13' #3168

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 8'9" x 13' #3168 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'2" x 13' #5364
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'2" x 13' #5364

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'2" x 13' #5364

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 9'2" x 13' #5364 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083
Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Rug Oriental Hand Knotted Turkish Oushak 5' x 13' #7083 Explore a curated collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design
10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

touch of elegance to any space, making it a perfect addition to your decor. This rug measures 9'10'' x

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12' 6" x 13' 4"
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12' 6" x 13' 4"

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 12' 6" x 13' 4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese - Peking rug, size: 12'6" x 13'4".

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet
Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet

Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 13' x 19', 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

13' x 19'. Oushak in western Turkey has the longest continuous rug weaving history, stretching back

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak 10' x 13' Room Size Rug in Acid Green
Vintage Turkish Oushak 10' x 13' Room Size Rug in Acid Green

Vintage Turkish Oushak 10' x 13' Room Size Rug in Acid Green

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century in acid green, 10' x 13

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

9 x 13 Vibrant Orange Dragon & Phoenix Tibetan Wool Rug
9 x 13 Vibrant Orange Dragon & Phoenix Tibetan Wool Rug

9 x 13 Vibrant Orange Dragon & Phoenix Tibetan Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

. Hand-knotted from premium Tibetan wool, the rug features a repeating motif of Imperial Dragons and

Category

2010s Tibetan Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Spanish Carpet ( 2'10'' x 13' - 85 x 395 )
1930s Spanish Carpet ( 2'10'' x 13' - 85 x 395 )

1930s Spanish Carpet ( 2'10'' x 13' - 85 x 395 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s Spanish Carpet ( 2'10'' x 13' - 85 x 395 )

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Waves Wool Rug 10’ x 13’ in Style of Edward Fields
Abstract Waves Wool Rug 10’ x 13’ in Style of Edward Fields

Abstract Waves Wool Rug 10’ x 13’ in Style of Edward Fields

By Edward Fields

Located in Hanover, MA

' "The Deep". Measures: 10 feet x 13 feet, circa early 1980s. Great 'defensive' colors (blue, black, dark

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

10 x 13 Contemporary Kilim Flatweave Teal Wool rug With Geometric Design
10 x 13 Contemporary Kilim Flatweave Teal Wool rug With Geometric Design

10 x 13 Contemporary Kilim Flatweave Teal Wool rug With Geometric Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

pattern in vibrant hues of teal, orange, green, blue, and pink. This rug measures 10'1" x 12'10".

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3 x 13 Vintage Turkish Anatolian Beige Wool Rug With Tribal Design
3 x 13 Vintage Turkish Anatolian Beige Wool Rug With Tribal Design

3 x 13 Vintage Turkish Anatolian Beige Wool Rug With Tribal Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

A vintage Turkish Anatolian hand-knotted wool rug from the 20th century, featuring an intricate all

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

5 x 13 Ft Vintage Turkish Overdyed Fuchsia Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug
5 x 13 Ft Vintage Turkish Overdyed Fuchsia Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug

5 x 13 Ft Vintage Turkish Overdyed Fuchsia Runner Rug for Hallway. Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

use • Size: 5 x 13 ft (152 x 396 cm) – resizing available upon request Styling Notes: This rug is

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

10 x 13 Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Rug In Beige With Abstract Pattern
10 x 13 Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Rug In Beige With Abstract Pattern

10 x 13 Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Rug In Beige With Abstract Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

brown, creates a striking visual impact that commands attention. This rug measures 10'1" x 13'.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Geometric Modern Contemporary Kilim Rug 13' x 16'
Nazmiyal Collection Large Geometric Modern Contemporary Kilim Rug 13' x 16'

Nazmiyal Collection Large Geometric Modern Contemporary Kilim Rug 13' x 16'

Located in New York, NY

Astonishing Large Size Pastel Coral Warm Geometric Modern Contemporary Kilim Rug, Country of origin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Modern Minimalist Hallway Runner Rug 3'2" x 13'
Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Modern Minimalist Hallway Runner Rug 3'2" x 13'

Nazmiyal Collection Abstract Modern Minimalist Hallway Runner Rug 3'2" x 13'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Decorative Abstract Solid Ivory Cream Background Modern Minimalist Hallway Runner Rug, Country of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Inspired Design Rug 9'3" x 13'
Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Inspired Design Rug 9'3" x 13'

Nazmiyal Collection Mid-Century Modern Inspired Design Rug 9'3" x 13'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Inspired Design Contemporary Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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13x13 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 13x13 rug available at 1stDibs. A 13x13 rug — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. Find 404 options for an antique or vintage 13x13 rug now, or shop our selection of 87 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 13x13 rug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 13x13 rug bearing Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 13x13 rug over the years, but those crafted by Nazmiyal Collection, Antonín Kybal and Ben Soleimani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 13x13 Rug?

Prices for a 13x13 rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $810 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $14,638.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.