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Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x4 contemporary rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool, this 3x4 contemporary rug represents the Chinese Art Deco rug

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoting a unique contemporary approach to tribal sensibilities, this 3x4 classic style rug from

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Blue with Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 scatter rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoting a unique contemporary approach to tribal sensibilities, this 3x4 classic style rug from

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Tribal Style Rug in Red, Orange-Brown, Pictorial Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoting a unique contemporary approach to tribal sensibilities, this 3x4 classic style rug from

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tribal Rug in Black and Red Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tribal Rug in Black and Red Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Tribal Rug in Black and Red Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3 x 4 pictorial rug design represents custom rugs available from the Burano collection by Rug

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 3x4 contemporary rug is an exciting addition to the

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Beige with Textural Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 3x4 contemporary rug is an exciting addition to the

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Sheepskin Single-Pelt Fur Rug in Dusk Pink
Rug & Kilim’s Sheepskin Single-Pelt Fur Rug in Dusk Pink

Rug & Kilim’s Sheepskin Single-Pelt Fur Rug in Dusk Pink

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This handmade 3x4 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug

Category

2010s Icelandic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern geometric rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern Persian Gabbeh rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 3x4 contemporary rug is a

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 3x4 gift-sized contemporary

Category

2010s Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Beige with War Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Scandinavian Style Rug in Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Scandinavian Style Rug in Light Blue Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Scandinavian Style Rug in Light Blue Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x4 custom rug design represents the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim—inspired by

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Swedish style 3x4 kilim rug, handwoven in wool and silk, joins the new “Watson yarn” line of

Category

2010s Indian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Reindeer Pelt Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Reindeer Pelt Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Reindeer Pelt Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This handmade 3x4 contemporary reindeer pelt rug originating in Norway represents an exciting new

Category

2010s Norwegian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fur, Hide, Leather

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Human Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern geometric rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern Persian Gabbeh rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Rug in Red with Black and Orange Pictorial

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tribal Rug in Blue with Helicopters and Tank Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern pictorial rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 Moroccan rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This hand-knotted wool 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 Moroccan rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown and Blue Art Deco Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown and Blue Art Deco Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Brown and Blue Art Deco Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this square 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White Tones and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Cream and Beige-Brown with Diamond Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This hand-knotted wool 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile
Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile

Rug & Kilim’s Square Moroccan Rug in Cream White and Gray Stripes and High Pile

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Morocco, this 3x4 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug. 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in
Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug. 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in

Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug. 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in (0.91 m x 1.42 m)

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug with Red & Blue Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug with Red & Blue Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug with Red & Blue Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-60, this 3x4 vintage rug is a rare and

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink with Anadolu Saf Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink with Anadolu Saf Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Rug in Pink with Anadolu Saf Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 3x4 vintage rug is a unique new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century Turkish rugs

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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3x4 Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 3x4 rug for your home. Each 3x4 rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and linen. If you’re shopping for a 3x4 rug, we have 4 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 3x4 rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 3x4 rug bearing hallmarks is very popular. Orley Shabahang and Bahram Shabahang each produced at least one beautiful 3x4 rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a 3x4 Rug?

A 3x4 rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,242, while the lowest priced sells for $468 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.

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.