Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet. Size: 15 ft x 24 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vivid Rust Oversize Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug type
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet. Size: 15 ft x 24 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vivid Rust Oversize Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug type
Wool
Mid 19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet 8' 0'' x 24' 6''
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet 8' 0'' x 24' 6''
Wool
$595,000
W 208 in L 288 in
1880s Blue Coral Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' - 528 x 732 This exceptional antique
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Malayer Rug. 13 ft x 24 ft
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 13 ft x
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 18' x 24', 1900
Located in New York, NY
18' x 24'. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the
Wool
Antique Oversized Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 15' 9" x 24' 2"
Located in New York, NY
of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa 1900. Size: 15 ft 9 in x 24 ft 2 in (4.8 m x 7.37 m).
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Antique Rug Large Lumbar Size Pillow, 16 x 24
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$46,500Sale Price|25% Off
W 175 in L 285 in
Antique 15 x 24 Kerman Persian Palace Rug Muted Gold & Navy Wool 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the pinnacle of Persian weaving with this monumental 15 x 24 antique Kerman wool rug
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 15 ft x 24 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large oversized antique Persian Sultanabad rug, country of origin / Rug type: Persian
Wool
$2,340Sale Price|35% Off
W 24.25 in L 53 in
Antique Northwest Persian or Caucasian Shahsavan Saddlebag, 24" x 53" Very Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Uniquely, Shahsavan rugs and carpets were woven in an area of Persia known as the Transcaucasus
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. 12 ft 10 in x 24 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Tree Of Life Oversized Antique Persian Vase Design Khorassan Garden Rug, Country of
Wool
$42,000
W 170 in L 288 in
Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 14 ft 2 in x 24 ft
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Oversized Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz by Haji Jalili. 15 ft 8 in x 24 ft 6 in
By Haji Khalili
Located in New York, NY
Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 15 ft 8 in x 24 ft 6 in (4.78 m x 7.47 m
Silk
Vintage American Flat-Woven Wide Runner, Wool & Cotton, 4' x 24'
Located in Barrington, IL
project including cottage or country cabin design schemes. Dimensions: 4’ x 24’ Date of Manufacture
Wool, Cotton
1920s Persian Sarouk " Mohajeran" Carpet ( 13'8"x 24' - 416 x 732 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk " Mohajeran" Carpet with Navy background. ( 13'8"x 24' - 416 x 732 )
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug. Size: 16 ft x 24 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous Persian Sultanabad carpet make it an unusual find, particularly for the carpet in such fine
Wool
Vintage Hand Knotted Silk Tree of Life Prayer Mat Area Rug Carpet 2x3 24" x 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
bouquets of flowers in burgundy, yellow, and turquoise. Made in China at the Shanghai General Carpet
Silk
Large Antique Persian Qashqai Rug. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 24 ft (3.86 m x 7.32 m)
Located in New York, NY
: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 24 ft (3.86 m x 7.32 m) An extravagant forest fills
Wool
Oversized Floral Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 15 ft 2 in x 24 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Oversized Floral Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, country of Origin/Rug type: Persian
Wool
$60,620
H 50.01 in W 14.57 in D 12.21 in
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts ma...
Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Located in Girona, Spain
Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...
Alabaster
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$190,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
All Arms, Exquisite Set of 20 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Cane, Cherry
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks so...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Three Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
This early 19th century English Regency dining table, of a rich and lovely grained mahogany, has a reeded edge and two center leaves, and is supported by three turned pedestal bases,...
Brass
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
$29,126Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that...
Leather
$99,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 58.27 in D 22.45 in
Last 19th Century Sofa & Armchairs Carved Walnut by Testolini Salviati, Venice
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately Performed restorative conservation and remake upholstery Measure sofa in cm: H85\47 L148 D57 Measure armchairs in cm: H85\47 L57 D57 "From OADI, observ...
Walnut
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Rug
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia, circa 1890 Handwoven Measures: 21'3" x 17'6" (648 x 533 cm).
Wool
$285,000
H 23.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...
Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890 Measures: 17'4" x 14'3" (528 x 434 cm) Commissioned by Shah Abus for Persian Courts Handwoven.
Wool
$206,203 / item
H 43.31 in W 60.24 in D 62.6 in
Ph Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Oxidized Brass, Walnut Wood
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This offer comes from ToneArt / PH Pianos, which is the official holder of the license from the Poul Henningsen family to produce and sell authentic PH Pianos exclusively and worldwi...
Chrome
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.
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