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Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Modern runner in Multihued Abstract Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Modern runner in Multihued Abstract Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed style Modern runner in Multihued Abstract Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection. On the Design: The pattern enjoys brilliant pagination in an enticing color play of variegated shade...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Modern Runner Abstract Florals in Muted Blue & Green
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Modern Runner Abstract Florals in Muted Blue & Green

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Modern Runner Abstract Florals in Muted Blue & Green

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in premium wool, this 7x15 runner joins Rug & Kilim's modern production. The transitional piece embeds a classical botanical framework inside a heavily eroded, low-...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern selections, a 3x12 runner with a subversive textural take on abstract aesthetics.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern selections, a 3x12 runner with a subversive textural take on abstract aesthetics.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner in Red with Rust and Earth Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner in Red with Rust and Earth Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner in Red with Rust and Earth Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in silk, this 3x10 abstract runner is an exciting new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern selections, a 3x12 runner with a subversive textural take on abstract aesthetics.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Runner in Beige-Brown High-Low Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern selections, a 3x12 runner with a subversive textural take on abstract aesthetics.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Neutral Abstract Half-Circle Designed Wool Runner Rug 3'2''x8'10''
Neutral Abstract Half-Circle Designed Wool Runner Rug 3'2''x8'10''

Neutral Abstract Half-Circle Designed Wool Runner Rug 3'2''x8'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Elevate your interior space with this exquisite hand-knotted wool runner rug, featuring a bold and unique geometric half-moon design in a natural brown and taupe color palette. The m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Runner Red and Pink Wool and Silk Modern Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Abstract Runner Red and Pink Wool and Silk Modern Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Abstract Runner Red and Pink Wool and Silk Modern Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in a proprietary blend of wool and lustrous silk, this 3 x 15 runner joins the latest innovations in abstract rugs from the New & Modern collection by Rug & Kili...

Category

Early 2000s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Distressed Abstract Runner in Beige, Gray and Black Tones
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Distressed Abstract Runner in Beige, Gray and Black Tones

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Distressed Abstract Runner in Beige, Gray and Black Tones

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x10 modern rug, originating from India, as inspired by modern art with an abstract pattern, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection. On th...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Custom Runner in Green, Gold and Red Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Custom Runner in Green, Gold and Red Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Custom Runner in Green, Gold and Red Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Dots Line in their acclaimed Homage Collection, a 3x10 distressed style custom runner design featuring a riot of color in a mature tones of sky blue, crimson r...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3X6 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection showcasing impeccable pagination in an enticing color play of variegated shades in blue, red, green & ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3X6 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection showcasing impeccable pagination in an enticing color play of variegated shades in blue, red, green & ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Runner in Blue and Red Abstract Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3X6 runner from Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection showcasing impeccable pagination in an enticing color play of variegated shades in blue, red, green & ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Greige with Black Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim.

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Abstract Runner in Textural Blue and Silver-Gray Patters
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Abstract Runner in Textural Blue and Silver-Gray Patters

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Abstract Runner in Textural Blue and Silver-Gray Patters

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A custom abstract rug design from the bold New & Modern works of Rug & Kilim. Exemplified in this former 4x30 version, this hand-knotted blend of luxurious wool and silk enjoys a...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in luxurious wool-and-silk blend, this 8x10 contemporary rug is a new addition from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This addition to the “‘Catana” line of ...

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Beige with Red and Pink Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Beige with Red and Pink Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner in Beige with Red and Pink Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x10 modern rug, originating from India, as inspired by modern art with an abstract floral pattern, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection. ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in luxurious wool-and-silk blend, this 8x10 contemporary rug is a new addition from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This addition to the “‘Catana” line of ...

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in luxurious wool-and-silk blend, this 8x10 contemporary rug is a new addition from the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim. This addition to the “‘Catana” line of ...

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract earthy patterned Wool Runner 3'x12'6''
Abstract earthy patterned Wool Runner 3'x12'6''

Abstract earthy patterned Wool Runner 3'x12'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Enhance your interior spaces with the timeless elegance of this hand-knotted wool runner rug. Showcasing an abstract design in earthy tones and organic patterns, this rug embodies u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Kilim Wool Runner – Flatweave Abstract By Apadana
Modern Handmade Kilim Wool Runner – Flatweave Abstract By Apadana

Modern Handmade Kilim Wool Runner – Flatweave Abstract By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection presents Bamako, a rug inspired by West African art that influenced early 20th-century design. Made from virgin Persian wool and hand-dyed in cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Mosaic Handmade Wool Kilim Runner – Flatweave 3x12 By Apadana
Abstract Mosaic Handmade Wool Kilim Runner – Flatweave 3x12 By Apadana

Abstract Mosaic Handmade Wool Kilim Runner – Flatweave 3x12 By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

The Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection modern kilim wool rug celebrates biomorphic forms inspired by design icons like Alvar Aalto and Jean Arp. Handcrafted from virgin Persian wo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Geometric Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Runner By Apadana
Modern Abstract Geometric Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Runner By Apadana

Modern Abstract Geometric Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Runner By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Laura Gottwald's Apadana Collection Fantasia features an exuberant design of asymmetrical triangles in vibrant colors. Handmade from virgin Persian wool in Northern India, this moder...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pierre Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Runner Rug, Modern Abstract Design
Pierre Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Runner Rug, Modern Abstract Design

Pierre Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Runner Rug, Modern Abstract Design

Located in Los Gatos, CA

The Pierre Runner is a sophisticated modern rug that blends contemporary artistry with timeless craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

4'x10' Black Hand Knotted Abstract Design Wool Runner Rug
4'x10' Black Hand Knotted Abstract Design Wool Runner Rug

4'x10' Black Hand Knotted Abstract Design Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Shadow Black with Parchment White, Hand Knotted, Soft to Touch Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)

Located in New York, NY

This captivating Swedish fragment runner showcases the essence of minimalist Scandinavian design with its rich red tonal palette. Woven in subtle horizontal bands, the rug creates a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'6"x12' Wool Persian Knot Runner Abstract Design Denser Weave Rug
2'6"x12' Wool Persian Knot Runner Abstract Design Denser Weave Rug

2'6"x12' Wool Persian Knot Runner Abstract Design Denser Weave Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool Persian Knot Runner Abstract Design Denser Weave Silver Hand Knotted Oriental Rug.

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'7"x11'9" Bone Brown Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
2'7"x11'9" Bone Brown Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

2'7"x11'9" Bone Brown Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gold, Hand Knotted Abstract Design, Wool and Silk Hi-Low Pile, Runner Oriental Rug.

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Abstract Linear Runner Rug 2'10" x 9'10"
Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Abstract Linear Runner Rug 2'10" x 9'10"

Nazmiyal Collection Contemporary Abstract Linear Runner Rug 2'10" x 9'10"

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

A Facinating Artistic Tribal Primitive Design Cream and Charcoal Color Modern Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Expressionist Runner Rug in Cobalt Blue, Slate Gray & Gold 3x12
Modern Abstract Expressionist Runner Rug in Cobalt Blue, Slate Gray & Gold 3x12

Modern Abstract Expressionist Runner Rug in Cobalt Blue, Slate Gray & Gold 3x12

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your transition spaces with this striking contemporary runner rug, showcasing a masterful abstract design reminiscent of mid-century expressionist paintings.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Multicolor Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Multicolor Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Runner with Multicolor Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 2x4 vintage Swedish Rya runner rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'6"x12' Orange Abstract Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
2'6"x12' Orange Abstract Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

2'6"x12' Orange Abstract Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Burnt Orange with Cloud Gray, Hand Knotted, Wool and Silk, Abstract with Fire Mosaic Design, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'6"x7'9" Silver, Blue Wool & Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'6"x7'9" Silver, Blue Wool & Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'6"x7'9" Silver, Blue Wool & Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver, Blue Wool & Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Hi-Low Pile Oriental Runner Rug.

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'7"x8'1" Red, Wool and Silk, Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'7"x8'1" Red, Wool and Silk, Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'7"x8'1" Red, Wool and Silk, Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Oklahoma Crimson Red, Wool and Silk, Hi-Low Pile, Modern Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Silk

2'6"x11'10" Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
2'6"x11'10" Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug

2'6"x11'10" Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Pure Wool Modern Abstract Design, Denser Weave Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug.

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Solid Gray Silk Runner "Ethereal Terrain"
Contemporary Abstract Solid Gray Silk Runner "Ethereal Terrain"

Contemporary Abstract Solid Gray Silk Runner "Ethereal Terrain"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously crafted from a luxurious blend of silk and wool, the rug features an abstract, painterly design that mimics natural erosion, weathered stone, or aged frescoes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Zeki Muren runner in Polychromatic Abstract Pattern, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Muren runner in Polychromatic Abstract Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Muren runner in Polychromatic Abstract Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x5 rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection. This line is a commemoration, with rare curations we believe to hail from multidisciplinary Tur...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'7"x13' Gray with Beige Wool Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'7"x13' Gray with Beige Wool Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'7"x13' Gray with Beige Wool Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Nevada Gray with Beige, 100% Wool, Abstract with Galaxy Design, Persian Knot, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...

Category

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Abstract Runner Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal abstract runner rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every abstract runner rug was constructed with great care. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage abstract runner rug now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an abstract runner rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each abstract runner rug bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made abstract runner rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim and Woven Concepts are consistently popular.

How Much is a Abstract Runner Rug?

An abstract runner rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,833, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $6,240.

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.