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21st Century Bessarabian Runner
21st Century Bessarabian Runner

21st Century Bessarabian Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

, offering timeless beauty and artisanal warmth to any interior. Size - 3' 9" x 11' 7" Color - Multi-Color

Category

2010s Turkish Bessarabian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Worn Out Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 25728 Size 3' 3" X 7' 8" Design Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Moghan Antique Caucasian Kazak runner
Zabihi Collection Moghan Antique Caucasian Kazak runner

Zabihi Collection Moghan Antique Caucasian Kazak runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Kazak Moghan small Runner Details rug no. 8986 size 3' 6" x 7' 7" (107 x 231

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner
Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner

Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29679 Size 3' 9" X 13' 7" Design Gharabagh Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner
Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner

Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

of your guests. Rug Number 57651 Size 3' 7" X 10' 3" Design Kazak Collection Antique/Vintage

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner
21st Century Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner

21st Century Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

accents in a gorgeous all-over tribal design. This rug measures 3' 1" x 14' 7".    

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1895
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1895

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1895

Located in Barrington, IL

historical marker for this antique masterpiece. Dimensions: 3’ 5” x 16’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Gallery size Turkish Rug with an abrashed an field with 3 large medallions with predominant accents

Category

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Runner
Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Runner

Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made In Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 10' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus
Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus

Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus

Located in Barrington, IL

. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 11' Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Caucasus Material

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 7' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 3" x 8' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner
Contemporary Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Contemporary Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 1" x 7' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 18' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Multi Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Multi Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Multi Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 1" x 10' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 1" x 15' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 9' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Runner
Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Runner

Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Light Blue Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 12' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 19' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 10' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 9' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Brown Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 1" x 12' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Black Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 8' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Gold Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 12' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 12' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner
Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner

Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner

Located in New York, NY

a floral motif mid-20th century American Hooked Runner Details rug no. j4055 size 3' 3" x 10' 7

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Jute

Vintage French Needlepoint Runner, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1920s
Vintage French Needlepoint Runner, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1920s

Vintage French Needlepoint Runner, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1920s

Located in Barrington, IL

refined living space. Dimensions: 3’ 10” x 14’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of 1900s Place of

Category

Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Long Runner in Green, Red, Brown
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Long Runner in Green, Red, Brown

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Long Runner in Green, Red, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

, developing wonderful, nuanced hues that only enhance its antique charm. Dimensions: 3’ x 15' 7" Date of

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner
Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 2' 7" x 8' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 256 How To Set Up Your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner
Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Contemporary Suzani Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 3' 2" x 14' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 100 How To Set Up Your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner
Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Traditional Mogul Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 2' 7" x 10' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .35” Knots Per Inch: 256 How To Set Up Your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner
Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner

Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

a small mid-20th-century Moroccan geometric runner Details rug no. j4826 size 2' 3" x 6' 7"  

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner
Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Red Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 1" x 7' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Purple Runner
Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Purple Runner

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Purple Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 14' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner
Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Green Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 2' 7" x 9' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner
Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner

Contemporary Fine Vibrance Hand Knotted Wool Pink Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 3' 0" x 10' 7" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Muted Turkish Floral Runner Details rug no. r5245 size 3' x 7' 6" (91 x 229 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original 6.4' X 13.7' Art Deco Revival Area Rug From the Arizona Biltmore
Original 6.4' X 13.7' Art Deco Revival Area Rug From the Arizona Biltmore

Original 6.4' X 13.7' Art Deco Revival Area Rug From the Arizona Biltmore

Located in Van Nuys, CA

listings for the accompanying runners and larger rugs. Sizes available: 6 ft. 9 in x 6 ft. 4 in 6 ft. 5 in

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Aubusson Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s
Vintage French Aubusson Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s

Vintage French Aubusson Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 12’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: France Material

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner

Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Traditional handwoven luxury wool antique blue / Navy runner. Size: 3'-1" X 9'-7".

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton Stripe, 1900s
Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton Stripe, 1900s

Vintage Amish Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton Stripe, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

and 1550 are identical in color and pattern. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 15’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Stripe Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

and 1550 are identical in color and pattern. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 15’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 1st

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Striped, 1920s USA
Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Striped, 1920s USA

Vintage American Rag Runner, Hand-Woven Cotton, Striped, 1920s USA

Located in Barrington, IL

, Farmhouse, or Cottage-style spaces. Dimensions: 3’ 4" x 12' 7” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Wool Pile, Medallion Design, 1890s
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Wool Pile, Medallion Design, 1890s

Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Wool Pile, Medallion Design, 1890s

Located in Barrington, IL

the Caucasus. Dimensions: 3’ 7” x 7’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1880s
Antique Caucasian Kazak Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1880s

Antique Caucasian Kazak Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

forms in sunny yellow, verdant green, delicate pink, and classic red. Dimensions: 3′ 11″ x 7′ 10″ Date

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

enduring charm. Dimensions: 2’ 6” x 3’ 7” Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: United States

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Large Pile Tribal Rug
1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Large Pile Tribal Rug

1960s Authentic Vintage Moroccan Large Pile Tribal Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, some missing fringes, good condition overall. Dimensions: 7 ft. W x 14 ft. L All of our textiles are

Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1920s American Rag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor
Vintage 1920s American Rag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

Vintage 1920s American Rag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Multicolor

Located in Barrington, IL

warmth, character, and historic texture to any interior design project. Dimensions: 2’ 3” x 3’ 7” Date

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug
1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug

1980s Vintage Moroccan Boujad Hand-Woven Tribal Rug

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, Traditional, Mediterranean, Loft interiors. Morocco, North Africa. Dimensions: W 4 ft. 0 in. x L 7 ft. in

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Located in Barrington, IL

piece character, texture, and enduring charm. Dimensions: 2’ 6” x 3’ 7” Date of Manufacture: Early

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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3 X 7 Rug Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 3 x 7 rug runner you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 3 x 7 rug runner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are 7300 variations of the antique or vintage 3 x 7 rug runner you’re looking for, while we also have 1248 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 3 x 7 rug runner you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 15th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 3 x 7 rug runner, designed in the Oushak, Tribal or Kilim style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 3 x 7 rug runner over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim and Nazmiyal Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 3 X 7 Rug Runner?

A 3 x 7 rug runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,998, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $180,000.

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.