Vintage Moroccan Flatweave Runner with Abstract Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant vintage Moroccan flatweave runner measuring 2'4" x 6'0", showcasing a rhythmic grid of stylized geometric floral motifs in radiant tones of saffron, vermilion, rose, viole...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mid Century Abstract American Hooked Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare midcentury modern style American hooked runner Details rug no. j4054 size 2' 8" x 7' 10" (81 x 239 cm)
Jute
$3,325Sale Price|30% Off
Modern Swedish Style Gray and Beige Handmade Geometric Abstract Long Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has accents of blue, green, and yellow in an all-over geometric abstract design.
Wool
$3,010Sale Price / item|30% Off
Modern Swedish Style Handmade Gray Wool Runner With Abstract Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This runner measures: 3'2'' x 20'. Our rugs are professional cleaning before shipping.
Wool
2'6"x5'10" Wool and Silk Abstract Fire Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Runner Orienta
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Silk Abstract with Fire Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug.
Silk
2'8"x9'9" Silver, Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Runner
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver, Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-o...
Wool
Moroccan Boujaad Runner in Abstract Black and Yellow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moroccan Boujaad rug in white and black striped wool handwoven high in the Atlas mountains by the Ben Ourain tribe using techniques handed down generation to generation. Every handma...
Wool
Modern Runner Rug in Soft Gray with Subtle Blue Tones and Linear Pattern
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perfect for adding understated elegance to hallways, entryways, or narrow living spaces, this runner offers both modern style and timeless appeal through its balanced color harmony a...
Wool
$4,410Sale Price|30% Off
Boho Modern Moroccan Style Handmade Abstract Designed Brown Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan style handmade wool rug with a brown field. This Modern rug has pink and beige accents and brown-beige braid fringes featuring a gorgeous all-over abstract design....
Wool
Abstract Hand Knotted Modern Indian Runner in Multi-Colored Wool
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Country of Origin: India; Type: Modern; Design: Abstract, minimal; Keivan Woven Arts: rug IN-ILM-174-MN-2600; Abstract Modern Indian Runner in Multi-Colored Wool and No Design; Authe...
Wool
Modern Runner Rug in Soft Gray with Subtle Blue Tones and Linear Pattern
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perfect for adding understated elegance to hallways, entryways, or narrow living spaces, this runner offers both modern style and timeless appeal through its balanced color harmony a...
Wool
Black & White Abstract Pattern Runner, Tufted New Zealand Wool
By Tuft the World
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"DALL·E 2023-04-23 11.28.03", is a piece currently in production as part of Tuft the World's debut TTW Editions collection. This piece is tufted and crafted in the Tuft the World wor...
Wool
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Runner With Abstract Design 2'5 X 11'8
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its narrow format makes it ideal for entryways, hallways, or kitchen spaces, while its bold yet neutral palette ensures it pairs beautifully with a range of finishes—from sleek moder...
Wool
Modern Abstract Moroccan Style Pile Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Abstract Moroccan Style Pile Wool Runner by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 13'10" (60 × 421 cm) This contemporary wool runner draws inspiration from the enduring appeal of tra...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau American Hooked Vintage Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Runner
Located in New York, NY
Though grounded in tradition, the design feels strikingly modern, making this pair ideal for interiors that blend historical character with contemporary aesthetics. Perfect as runne...
Wool
2'8"x7'10" Hand Knotted Silver Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Silver, Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-o...
Silk
$2,109Sale Price|20% Off
4'x10' Wool And Silk Silver Blue Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool And Silk Silver, Blue Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-o...
Silk
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
2'7"x9'9" Silver, Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver, Blue Wool And Silk Modern Abstract Design Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-o...
Silk
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Keivan Woven Arts Modern Runner With in Charcoal 3 X 13'5
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
The neutral color palette ensures versatility, seamlessly integrating into a wide range of settings. modern runner rug, charcoal and grey striped runner, contemporary vertical line ...
Wool
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.