Antique Persian Red Sarouk Rug, Allover Field, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Characteristic "American Sarouk" design of detached floral sprays, some including botehs, on a red
Wool
Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous semi-antique hand-knotted Persian Sarouk room size rug Persia, circa 1940s Classic
Wool
Rare and Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Ivory Field, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Usually Sarouks are red and un the 9' by 12' size, so this larger, ivory ground example is quite
Wool
1940S Persian Sarouk Scatter Rug, Ivory Field and Red Accents
Located in New York, NY
This Kerman-style, post - WWII Persian small scatter features an ivory field with a small floriate open lozenge medallion, four floating floral sprays, and a broad, encroaching flowe...
Wool
1940's Persian Hamadan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Persia (Iran). Measures: 08'07 x 11'08. Date: 1940
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The dramatic main field in this small 1940s Persian Sarouk will shine in any setting, the softer
Wool
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
W 216 in L 164 in
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a
Wool, Cotton
$98,000
W 174 in L 246 in
Oversize Large Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Mahal Ziegler Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
region of Iran. This carpet measures 14.6 x 20.6 ft. and is from circa 1940s, has never been used
Wool
Karastan Sarouk Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Persian Sarouk style room size rug. By Karastan, USA, circa 1940s Classic
Wool
Grand Stairway / Ballroom Hallway Vintage Sarouk Runner Rug, circa 1940-50's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
moss, pistachio, and sage green!! Size: 2.9 x 24.2 Age: Vintage, C. 1940-50's Pile: IMMACULATE
Wool
Antique Colorful Persian Sarouk Carpet, All-Over Field, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
One of 100 "American style" Sarouks of the interwar period is dark blue rather than red or rose
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Palace Size Rug, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-knotted Persian Sarouk room size rug Circa 1940s Classic floral design
Wool
Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous semi-antique hand-knotted Persian Sarouk room size rug Persia, circa 1940s Classic
Wool
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H 103 in W 105 in L 103 in
Antique Blue and Green Square Floral Persian Farrahan Rug circa 1930s-1940s
Located in New York, NY
layout and has a classical Persian design, so-called Sarouk-Farahans. The medallions can be large hexagon
Wool
Handmade Vintage Sarouk Style Red Floral Rug, 1940s, 1G02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our exquisite Handmade Vintage Sarouk Style Red Floral Rug, a true gem from the 1940s
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug Carpet
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug Carpet. A vintage circa 1940s Persian Sarouk rug with wonderful floral
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Bold Colors, Bold Palette, Center Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This is a Classic west Persian village carpet in an urban style featuring a flower and arabesque filled rust field, navy medallion with small pendants, and navy and ivory extended co...
Wool
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Metal
Rosso Levanto Marble Fruit Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble BOWL, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeles...
Stone, Marble
$2,300 / item
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...
Walnut
Pair 19th Century Sevres style lidded vases.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French Sevres style porcelain lidded vases with ormolu mounts, each having a cobalt blue ground, gilded foliate decoration, inset hand painted panels depicting...
Porcelain
$5,444
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Giovanni Michelucci Torbecchia Sideboard in Walnut Wood by Poltronova 1964
By Giovanni Michelucci, Poltronova
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Torbecchia sideboard is entirely realized in solid veneered walnut wood, with two frontal hinging doors, two drawers, and a storage unit under the openable top part. The signature o...
Wood, Walnut
Heals and Son. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase or side table
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals and Son. An Arts and Crafts oak bookcase/side table One sold, one available
Oak
$2,429Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.03 in W 35.83 in D 13.59 in
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Glazed Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany glazed bookcase having a quality figured mahogany top above a single drawer above a pair of figured mahogany arched shaped moulded glazed d...
Other
$14,000 / set
H 21.25 in W 21.25 in D 15 in
In the Manner of Jean Pascaud, Pair of Art Deco Side Tables, France, circa 1950
By Jean Pascaud
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco side tables in the manner of Jean Pascaud. Blond mahogany, oak marquetry, bronze sabots, France, circa 1950.
Bronze
Mogens Lassen Mahogany Lamp Table c1940s
Located in London, England
Circular mahogany lamp table, designed in 1947 and made by master cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen.
Mahogany
$1,250
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 9 in
An Anglo-Japanese Fire Screen with Embossed Leather Designs by E. W. Godwin
Located in London, GB
A good Anglo-Japanese fire screen with Embossed Leather Designs by E .W. Godwin for Lord Limerick at Dromore Castle. I have had the embossing blocks faithfully carved and copied from...
Leather, Walnut
Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'02
By Josef Albers
Located in Dallas, TX
31188 New Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 10'02. Infuse your space with the free-spirited elegance of the Blushing Nomad Boho Chic Pink Moroccan Rug. Hand-knotted...
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Style Lidded Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sèvres style lidded vases, each with turquoise ground, floral decoration and of twisted form. Wonderful scrolling gilded or...
Porcelain
$3,500 / set
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or bedside chests Attributed to Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut, with original Asian-inspir...
Brass
$1,209
H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Rare Art Deco shaving cabinet in wood with side mirrors, France 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / wood, mirror / art deco / mid-century / vintage Beautiful Art Deco wooden shaving cabinet with mirror and side mirrors, made in the 1920s in France...
Mirror, Wood
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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