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1950's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

$4,480Sale Price|20% Off

W 44 in L 116 in

1950's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

61063 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, 03'08 x 09'08. In the evocative world of antique Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76907 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 08'06 x 10'06. In the heart of this hand-knotted wool vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 77 in

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50998 Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with French Rococo style, Kitchen, Foyer or Entry Rug. French

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rococo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Persian Azerbaijan Carpet with Modern Style
1950’s Persian Azerbaijan Carpet with Modern Style

1950’s Persian Azerbaijan Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

traditional techniques with premium wool, silk, or a combination of both, these rugs showcase elaborate

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

strongly with design aesthetes today. This hand-knotted wool vintage Oushak accent rug displays tribal

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 02'09 x 11'09. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
1950’s Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

1950’s Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug boasts a striking design that epitomizes

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s
Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s

Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Runner, Multi-Color Checks, India, 1950s

Located in Norwalk, CT

, great colors, and a beautiful checks design. It would be the perfect addition to your home, circa 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

versatility, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug with modern style features an open red field

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug features a diamond medallion with comb-like edges and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Konya Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Konya Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Konya Rug 1950s

$2,600

W 49 in L 99 in

Antique Turkish Konya Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

$2,210

W 69 in L 108 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug 1950s Turkish Origin
Antique Rug 1950s Turkish Origin

Antique Rug 1950s Turkish Origin

$1,625

W 57 in L 108 in

Antique Rug 1950s Turkish Origin

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug 1950s

$3,250

W 78 in L 112 in

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

$3,120

W 65 in L 104 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

$2,860

W 67 in L 116 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 03'06 x 11'00. Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Kars Carpet with Traditional Style
1950’s Turkish Kars Carpet with Traditional Style

1950’s Turkish Kars Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52701, vintage Turkish Kars rug with Romantic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

$1,625

W 60 in L 105 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Antique mid-century rug in amazing condition, inquire with any and all questions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan
1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan

1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Dallas, TX

wool. Made in Sweden. Measures: 05'06 x 07'08. Pile Height: 0.12 of an inch. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s
Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s

Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s

$2,734Sale Price|20% Off

W 118.12 in L 74.81 in

Czechoslovakian Geometric Rug Carpet, 1950s

Located in Praha, CZ

Extraordinary rug from Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s with geometric pattern with fringes in good

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Textile, Wool

Handmade Vintage PersianHamadan Rug 3.1' x 5.1' 1950s - 1D184
Handmade Vintage PersianHamadan Rug 3.1' x 5.1' 1950s - 1D184

Handmade Vintage PersianHamadan Rug 3.1' x 5.1' 1950s - 1D184

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This charming vintage Persian Hamadan rug, crafted in the 1950s, features timeless Oriental

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

51686, vintage Turkish Oushak prayer rug. This captivating vintage Turkish Oushak prayer rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style
1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

$5,152Sale Price|20% Off

W 78 in L 183 in

1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Contemporary Style

Located in Dallas, TX

disciplined grace of Shibui aesthetics, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a meditation in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan
1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan

1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Dallas, TX

Swedish mid-century design, this handwoven wool vintage rollakan rug—“Örbyhus”—is an extraordinary

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in Red, Orange, Multihued Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in Red, Orange, Multihued Pictorial by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Rug in Red, Orange, Multihued Pictorial by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 4x11 rug from Rug & Kilim’s newly unveiled curation of rare tribal pieces

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Pink with Blue Medallions by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Pink with Blue Medallions by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Pink with Blue Medallions by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a unique mid-century kilim rug now joining our

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Runner Rug, Wool & Cotton, Hand-Woven, 1950s
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Runner Rug, Wool & Cotton, Hand-Woven, 1950s

Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Runner Rug, Wool & Cotton, Hand-Woven, 1950s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan nomadic African Tuareg rug runner with wo and cotton embroidered geometrical

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1950's Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet
1950's Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet

1950's Taznakht Berber Moroccan Carpet

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

around the world. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Taznakht Moroccan rug, the essence of Midcentury

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

1950s Multi Abstract Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Carpet 9'8"x17' Knotted Wool Rug
1950s Multi Abstract Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Carpet 9'8"x17' Knotted Wool Rug

1950s Multi Abstract Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Carpet 9'8"x17' Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Right in the 50’s abstract, Action-painting style, a knot of flowing color radiates across the ecru

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Little Moroccan Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style, 1950s
Little Moroccan Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style, 1950s

Little Moroccan Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style, 1950s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1018 - Simple warp and weft processing on a manual loom: very simple, almost primitive. Now with an interesting price for closing activities.

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Muted Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

of dawn, this hand knotted wool vintage muted Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a grace born of

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Borchelou Hamadan Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Borchelou Hamadan Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Borchelou Hamadan Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79284 Vintage Persian Borchelou Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79145 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 10'10 x 13'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug is

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug in Black, Multicolor Geometric by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug in Black, Multicolor Geometric by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Kilim Tribal Rug in Black, Multicolor Geometric by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

acclaimed collection. Handwoven in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960, enjoying a bold near-black background

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

-remembered at dawn, this one-of-a-kind hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds in a delicate

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Pastel Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug reveals a quiet strength and a sacred geometry drawn from

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

atmosphere, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug evokes the soft lyricism of Anatolian grace. At

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Assadabad Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Persian Assadabad Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Persian Assadabad Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan rug, woven in the spirit of Assadabad’s storied looms

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 04'10 x 07'07. Pile Height: 0.19 of an inch. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

artistry of a bygone era, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug captures the essence of

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Red, Yellow, Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Red, Yellow, Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tulu Rug in Red, Yellow, Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

geometric pattern. Hand-knotted in wool, the 1950s nomadic style drawing enjoys a rustic appeal in tones of

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style

Located in Dallas, TX

hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug embodies a delicate balance between intricate artistry and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style
1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style

1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Wash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 07'03 x 09'06. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1950’s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Provincial and Rococo Romanticism meets timeless Anatolian tradition in this Classic style hand knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Handwoven Kilim Rug in Red Embroidered Diamonds by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Handwoven Kilim Rug in Red Embroidered Diamonds by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Handwoven Kilim Rug in Red Embroidered Diamonds by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dexterously woven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 1950s vintage Kilim piece hails from Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Tekke Rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

characteristic of Turkmen and Afghan tribal weaving. Made in the 1950s. The rug is in very good condition. When

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s, Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Beige Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s, Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Beige Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s, Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug in Beige Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a 5x10 mid-century kilim rug now entering our antique

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Distressed Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Distressed Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Distressed Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

with this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Kerman rug, where quiet sophistication meets

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Ivory Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Ivory Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Ivory Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

artistry of this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug, a magnificent piece that exudes charm and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style

1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78968 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'09 x 04'07. This captivating hand-knotted wool vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79097 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 03'10 x 06'04. This extraordinary hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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1950s Wool Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1950s wool rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every 1950s wool rug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1950s wool rug — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1950s wool rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Zeki Müren, Ingegerd Silow and Rug & Kilim each produced at least one beautiful 1950s wool rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Wool Rug?

A 1950s wool rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,818, while the lowest priced sells for $79 and the highest can go for as much as $140,000.

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.