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19ft Rug

Antique Light Blue Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft x 19 ft 7 in
Antique Light Blue Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft x 19 ft 7 in

Antique Light Blue Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft x 19 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 12 ft. x 19 ft. 7 in (3.66 m x 5.97 m) Exhibiting a classical composition, this comely antique Oriental rug is characterized primarily by careful, precise drawing, as well a...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug.7 ft 5 in x 19 ft 7 in
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug.7 ft 5 in x 19 ft 7 in

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug.7 ft 5 in x 19 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, The Caucasus, c. Early Twentieth Century. Size: 7 ft 5 in x 19 ft 7 in (2.26 m x 5.97 m).

Category

20th Century Russian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 19 ft 3 in
Antique Karabagh Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 19 ft 3 in

Antique Karabagh Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 19 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 3 ft 7 in x 19 ft 3 in (1.09 m x 5.87 m) – Floral borders decorated with accentuated floral motifs linked by a chain of alternating pomegranate fruits frame the stately indi...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversize Transitional Area Rug 14 ft x 19 ft - Green Pink Blue & Ivory
Oversize Transitional Area Rug 14 ft x 19 ft - Green Pink Blue & Ivory

Oversize Transitional Area Rug 14 ft x 19 ft - Green Pink Blue & Ivory

Located in Dallas, TX

Oversize Transitional Area Rug Artful Geometry in Palace Scale This magnificent palace-size rug presents a dazzling field of tribal diamond motifs, each uniquely stepped, nested, or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug. 14 ft x 19 ft 2 in
Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug. 14 ft x 19 ft 2 in

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug. 14 ft x 19 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Nazmiyal Collection Large Chic Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern  

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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Runner Rug 5ft x 19ft 4in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Runner Rug 5ft x 19ft 4in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Runner Rug 5ft x 19ft 4in

Located in New York, NY

Large Colorful Pictorial Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Vintage

Category

20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft
Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft

Vintage Italian Wall Tapestry. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Large Italian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Italian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 20th Century – Size: 11 ft x 19 ft (3.35 m x 5.79 m)

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Carpet. Size: 18 ft x 19 ft 1 in
Antique Indian Agra Carpet. Size: 18 ft x 19 ft 1 in

Antique Indian Agra Carpet. Size: 18 ft x 19 ft 1 in

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Happy Large Square Antique Agra Indian Rug, Origin: India, Circa: Late 19th Century. Size: 18 ft x 19 ft 1 in (5.49 m x 5.82 m) The splendor of classic Mughal cour...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug. 14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 2 in
Nazmiyal Collection Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug. 14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 2 in

Nazmiyal Collection Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug. 14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Nazmiyal Collection Large Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern  

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21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Peking Rug 13 ft 6 in x 19 ft 4 in
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Peking Rug 13 ft 6 in x 19 ft 4 in

Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Chinese Peking Rug 13 ft 6 in x 19 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Blue and Ivory Antique Chinese Goemetric Peking Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1900

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Purple Wool Rug 11 Ft 11 in X 19 Ft 2 I
Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Purple Wool Rug 11 Ft 11 in X 19 Ft 2 I

Antique Art Deco Chinese Handmade Floral Purple Wool Rug 11 Ft 11 in X 19 Ft 2 I

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful oversized antique Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug with a red field, tan frame in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: 11'11" x 19'2"....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Carpet 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Carpet 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Spanish Carpet 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Charming 17th Century Large Antique Spanish Cuenca Carpet, Country of origin: Spain, Circa date: 17th Century

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Scenic Pictorial Folk Art American Hooked Rug Runner 2'x19' Carpet
1930s Multi Scenic Pictorial Folk Art American Hooked Rug Runner 2'x19' Carpet

1930s Multi Scenic Pictorial Folk Art American Hooked Rug Runner 2'x19' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s Pictorial American Hooked Rug Runner ( 2' x 19' - 61 x 579 ) Hallway Runner Rugs (2ft x 19ft), Circa Date: 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Designer "Submerge" Hide Rug by Marc Thee (10ft 6in x 19ft)
Designer "Submerge" Hide Rug by Marc Thee (10ft 6in x 19ft)

Designer "Submerge" Hide Rug by Marc Thee (10ft 6in x 19ft)

By Kyle Bunting

Located in Austin, TX

This Submerge Hide Rug was designed in collaboration between Kyle Bunting and Interior Designer Marc Thee for their 2018 rug collection. About the Design: Through extreme heating a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern North and South Am...

Materials

Cowhide

Antique Indian Rug
Antique Indian Rug

Antique Indian Rug

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W 487.68 in L 579.12 in

Antique Indian Rug

Located in Motley, MN

ANTIQUE INDIAN rug, 19 ft 2 in x 16 ft 3 in (5.84 m x 4.95 m).Circa 1910's.

Category

Vintage 1910s Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 2 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 2 in

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful large antique Persian Sultanabad rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Persian rugs, circa date: 1900, size: 12 ft x 19 ft 2 in (3.66 m x 5.84 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3ft. 2in. x 19ft. 9in.
Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3ft. 2in. x 19ft. 9in.

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 3ft. 2in. x 19ft. 9in.

Located in New York, NY

Malayer is one of over 100 weaving villages outside of Hamadan in Northwestern Iran. Malayer has many popular parks with lush greenery and colorful birds. The patterns of Malayer r...

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Silk Heriz Rug. Size: 13 ft 1 in x 19 ft
Vintage Persian Silk Heriz Rug. Size: 13 ft 1 in x 19 ft

Vintage Persian Silk Heriz Rug. Size: 13 ft 1 in x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Size: 13 ft 1 in x 19 ft (3.99 m x 5.79 m)

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in

Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.32 m x 5.97 m)   

Category

20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 4 in
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 4 in

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 4 in

Located in New York, NY

Size: 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 4 in (3.86 m x 5.89 m) This vintage Persian rug uses graceful and elegant designs and colors to create an old world feel.

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Blue Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. Size: 14 ft 3 in x 19 ft
Beautiful Blue Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. Size: 14 ft 3 in x 19 ft

Beautiful Blue Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug. Size: 14 ft 3 in x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Blue Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rugs, Circa Date: 1890 – Size: 14 ft 3 in x 19 ft (4.34 m x 5.79 m).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Beige Geometric Modern Distressed Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Beige Geometric Modern Distressed Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Beige Geometric Modern Distressed Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Beige Geometric Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa Date: Modern. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft (4.36 m x 5.79m)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 7 in x 19 ft 10 in
Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 7 in x 19 ft 10 in

Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 7 in x 19 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Antique Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 10 ft 7 in x 19 ft 10 in (3.23 m x 6.05 m)

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 10 ft 5 in x 19 ft 5 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 10 ft 5 in x 19 ft 5 in

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug 10 ft 5 in x 19 ft 5 in

Located in New York, NY

Neutral Tone Floral Trim Large Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century Tribal Persian Northwest Runner Rug. Size: 2 ft 10 in x 19 ft
Early 19th Century Tribal Persian Northwest Runner Rug. Size: 2 ft 10 in x 19 ft

Early 19th Century Tribal Persian Northwest Runner Rug. Size: 2 ft 10 in x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Size: 2 ft 10 in x 19 ft (0.86 m x 5.79 m) North West Persian rugs – is the area straddling the Caucasus mountains, Caspian sea and borders with South Asiaa.

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Antique Early 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Decorative Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in
Decorative Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in

Decorative Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Decorative Large Size Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the Twentieth Century – Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in (3.53 m x 6.02 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in
Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in

Nazmiyal Collection Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Cream Color Modern Distressed Rug, Country of Origin: Afghanistan, Circa Date: Modern. 12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 3 in (3.86 m x 5.86 m)

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 18th Century Karabagh Rug. Size: 9 ft x 19 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 5.94 m)
Antique 18th Century Karabagh Rug. Size: 9 ft x 19 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 5.94 m)

Antique 18th Century Karabagh Rug. Size: 9 ft x 19 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 5.94 m)

Located in New York, NY

Size: 9 ft x 19 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 5.94 m) This antique rug comes from a well-defined large group intermediate between the 17th- early 18th century dragon carpets with polychrome a...

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Rococo Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Green Modern Moroccan Style Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 19 ft 5 in
Large Blue Green Modern Moroccan Style Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 19 ft 5 in

Large Blue Green Modern Moroccan Style Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 19 ft 5 in

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Blue Green Modern Moroccan Style Afghan Rug / Country of Origin: Afghanistan/ Circa Date: Modern - Size: 13 ft 7 in x 19 ft 5 in (4.14 m x 5.92 m).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.04 m x 6.02 m)
Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.04 m x 6.02 m)

Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.04 m x 6.02 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Indian rug, country of origin: India, circa early 20th century - Size: 13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.04 m x 6.02 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m)
Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m)

Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m)

Located in New York, NY

Large and Decorative All Over Design Antique Indian Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1920 -Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m) A blue-tinted black and pale bro...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Large Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in

Large Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Tabriz carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa early 21st century -- Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.01 m x 5.97 m). Miniscule details that are painstakingly established in a per...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large Oversize Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in
Large Oversize Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in

Large Oversize Persian Tabriz Carpet. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Large size Persian Tabriz carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa early 21st century. Size: 13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.01 m x 6.02 m). Stunning complexity and sophisticated abstra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Agra Carpet India. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft 4 in (3.05 m x 5.89 m)
Antique Agra Carpet India. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft 4 in (3.05 m x 5.89 m)

Antique Agra Carpet India. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft 4 in (3.05 m x 5.89 m)

Located in New York, NY

Size: 10 ft x 19 ft 4 in (3.05 m x 5.89 m) Gazing upon this rug for hours is the only way to truly see all that is incorporated into the design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hallway Gallery Size Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft
Hallway Gallery Size Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft

Hallway Gallery Size Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Wide Hallway Gallery Size Black Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Caucasian Rug, Circa Date: 1900’s – Size: 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft (2.06 m x 5.79 m).

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Barbro Nilsson Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 6 in
Oversized Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Barbro Nilsson Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 6 in

Oversized Vintage Scandinavian Marta Maas Barbro Nilsson Rug. 12 ft x 19 ft 6 in

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful oversized vintage Scandinavian by Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas rug, country of origin: Scandinavia, date circa mid-20th century - Size: 12 ft x 19 ft 6 in (3.66 m x 5.94 m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Red Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug 10 Ft 9 In X 19 Ft 3 In.
Large Antique Red Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug 10 Ft 9 In X 19 Ft 3 In.

Large Antique Red Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug 10 Ft 9 In X 19 Ft 3 In.

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand knotted wool with a red field, tan frame, and multi-color accents in a subtle all-over Classic Chinese floral design. This rug measures: ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Senneh Runner. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m)
Antique Persian Senneh Runner. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m)

Antique Persian Senneh Runner. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Senneh Runner Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the Twentieth Century – Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m) A unique composition, this ...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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19ft Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19ft rug for your home. Each 19ft rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 62 options for an antique or vintage 19ft rug now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 19ft rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 19ft rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 19ft rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Nazmiyal Collection and Märta Måås-Fjetterström produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19ft Rug?

Prices for a 19ft rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,999 and can go as high as $575,000, while the average can fetch as much as $28,625.

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.