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Iran carpet cod. 166
Iran carpet cod. 166

Iran carpet cod. 166

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Hand-knotted tribal rug of Caucasian or Persian origin, made in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It features a geometric design with three large central red rhombuses alternating wi...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Iran carpet cod. 008
Iran carpet cod. 008

Iran carpet cod. 008

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Old Persian carpet, Isfahan, made in the 19th century, an example of Islamic and Persian art, heavily inspired by Qur'anic covers and illuminated manuscripts. It features a central m...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171
Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Tappeto Sarouk annodato a mano, Iran, XX secolo. Presenta un raffinato motivo floreale con l’Albero

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299
Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299

Iran Saruk Carpet code 299

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

The carpet has Iranian origins. On the surface it has stylized motifs with arabesques and geometric figures, frame with well-defined details. The predominant roundel is blue, but the...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Very large pair of wrought iran andirons
Very large pair of wrought iran andirons

Very large pair of wrought iran andirons

Located in Paris, FR

A large, beautiful pair of wrought iron mantelpieces decorated with scrolls and foliage enhanced with gold leaf. The contrasting colors underline the decorative character of the andi...

Category

1880s French Iranian Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866
Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866

Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Vorder-Asien oder Iran, Turan, Arabien, Kleinasien und die Kaukasus Länder

Category

19th Century Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858
Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858 This is a detailed engraved map titled

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Mid-19th Century German Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920
Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920

Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great maps of Persia. Unframed. Original color. By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Published, circa 1920. Free shipping.  

Category

1920s British Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844
Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844

Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

Duverger, L. Markaert and R. King. Karian – Iranian Traditional Costume The figure labeled "Karian" is

Category

1840s Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714
Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Located in Langweer, NL

Iran. People from Ethiopia, Nubia (Northern Sudan/Southern Egypt) and Somalia; and the East Africans

Category

1710s Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran
Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Located in Langweer, NL

are in Iran (then known as Persia). Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Cornelis de Bruijn (also

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Early 18th Century Dutch Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

significant portion of the region, including modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. - It extends from the Caspian

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Mid-19th Century French Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711
Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711

Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the

Category

18th Century Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over

Category

18th Century Dutch Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Persian hand-knotted wool rug - code 006
Persian hand-knotted wool rug - code 006

Persian hand-knotted wool rug - code 006

Located in Ravenna, IT

Hand-knotted Persian rug of monumental size, an authentic work of art in the textile tradition of Kirman, famous for large-scale floral rugs. The field in gorgeous deep turquoise ton...

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Early 1800s Persian Kirman Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

C1890 18K Heavy Gold Signet Ring w Persian Lion Engraving, size 8.25
C1890 18K Heavy Gold Signet Ring w Persian Lion Engraving, size 8.25

C1890 18K Heavy Gold Signet Ring w Persian Lion Engraving, size 8.25

Located in Baltimore, MD

and cosmic order (sun), often used to define the sovereignty of Iran. The lion was featured on the

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1890s English Edwardian Iranian Antique

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bohemian Green Glass Decanter with Mozaffar al-Din Shah Portrait
Bohemian Green Glass Decanter with Mozaffar al-Din Shah Portrait

Bohemian Green Glass Decanter with Mozaffar al-Din Shah Portrait

Located in London, GB

Iranian) market. The decanter features an ovoid body with a cylindrical, knopped neck and flared mouth

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Iranian Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique Tabriz Oversize Prayer Rug
Antique Tabriz Oversize Prayer Rug

Antique Tabriz Oversize Prayer Rug

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

is the first we have seen in many years from Tabriz one of the 4 major centres in Iran for highly

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Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Authentic Antique Red Sarouk Rug
Authentic Antique Red Sarouk Rug

Authentic Antique Red Sarouk Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

of Iran and are widely admired as some of the finest and most collectible pieces in the Persian rug

Category

1920s Tribal Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pair 19th c. English Blown & Cut Ruby Glass Wall Sconces with Gilt Lion Crest
Pair 19th c. English Blown & Cut Ruby Glass Wall Sconces with Gilt Lion Crest

Pair 19th c. English Blown & Cut Ruby Glass Wall Sconces with Gilt Lion Crest

Located in Litchfield, CT

crest is the emblem for Iran and from 1846 appears on that country's flag. Each measures 12" tall x 5.5

Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Iranian Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner
Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Antique Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Pile Weave Origin Iran

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

the border regions between Iran and the Caucasus. Its elongated format reflects traditional

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Tribal Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Hammond's Terrestrial Globe c.1920-1930
Art Deco Hammond's Terrestrial Globe c.1920-1930

Art Deco Hammond's Terrestrial Globe c.1920-1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

that no longer exist—including Palestine, Siam (Thailand), British Honduras (Belize), Persia (Iran) and

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Iranian Antique

Materials

Metal

Kilim Rug Jajim
Kilim Rug Jajim

Kilim Rug Jajim

Located in Ferrara, IT

kilim rooted in the nomadic weaving traditions of Iran, Anatolia, or Central Asia. Crafted using a flat

Category

19th Century Turkish Kilim Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Turkey in Asia, Arabia & Persia Map with Cyprus and Egypt Insets c.1902
Turkey in Asia, Arabia & Persia Map with Cyprus and Egypt Insets c.1902

Turkey in Asia, Arabia & Persia Map with Cyprus and Egypt Insets c.1902

Located in Langweer, NL

, encompassing modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Iran, Egypt, and the Persian Gulf

Category

Early 20th Century British Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

region, Persia (modern-day Iran). Condition: Excellent with minor signs of age that add to its charm

Category

1920s Turkish Sultanabad Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1920, 10x11.6 ft
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1920, 10x11.6 ft

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1920, 10x11.6 ft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Persia (modern-day Iran). Condition: Excellent with minor signs of age that add to its charm. Pattern

Category

1920s Azerbaijani Sultanabad Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10x17 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10x17 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10x17 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

region, Persia (modern-day Iran). Condition: Excellent with minor signs of age that add to its charm

Category

1920s Turkestan Sultanabad Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder
Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

Late 19th Century Mercier Frères Library Ladder

By Mercier Freres

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Spanish and Iranian royalty among its clientele. The firm made furniture mostly in the 18th Century Louis

Category

Late 19th Century French Rustic Iranian Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 10x14 ft
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 10x14 ft

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 10x14 ft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Features: Origin: Sultanabad, Persia (modern-day Iran) Design: All-over floral and geometric motif with

Category

1910s Azerbaijani Sultanabad Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

18 French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Signed Early 20th C. Dining Chairs
18 French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Signed Early 20th C. Dining Chairs

18 French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Signed Early 20th C. Dining Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

House, the Shah of Iran, and European royal families, cementing its legacy as a global tastemaker

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Iranian Antique

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Persian Costume Prints Set of 3, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1749
Antique Persian Costume Prints Set of 3, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1749

Antique Persian Costume Prints Set of 3, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

East, Iran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Ottoman, Orientalist, ethnographic print, Persian noble, Persian lady

Category

Mid-18th Century British Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Ancient Persian Empire Map of Persia, Babylon & Arabia, Published 1831
Ancient Persian Empire Map of Persia, Babylon & Arabia, Published 1831

Ancient Persian Empire Map of Persia, Babylon & Arabia, Published 1831

Located in Langweer, NL

Persia, Persian Empire, Persia map, Iran, Iraq, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Persepolis, Susa, Ecbatana, Arabia

Category

Early 19th Century British Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Blaeu Map of Persia, Caspian Sea & Arabia, Hand Colored, c.1642
Blaeu Map of Persia, Caspian Sea & Arabia, Hand Colored, c.1642

Blaeu Map of Persia, Caspian Sea & Arabia, Hand Colored, c.1642

Located in Langweer, NL

highly decorative 17th-century map of Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions, engraved and

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Persia, Georgia and Tartary, Bonne, c.1780
Antique Map of Persia, Georgia and Tartary, Bonne, c.1780

Antique Map of Persia, Georgia and Tartary, Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Central Asia. The composition covers a vast geographical area, including Persia (modern-day Iran

Category

Late 18th Century French Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair Attributed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Bergeres
Pair Attributed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Bergeres

Pair Attributed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Bergeres

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

House during the Kennedy administration, as well as residences for the Shah of Iran and other global

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Iranian Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Middle East and Persia, Bonne, c.1780
Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Middle East and Persia, Bonne, c.1780

Antique Map of Turkey in Asia, Middle East and Persia, Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

region, including modern-day Turkey (Asia Minor), Syria, Iraq, Cyprus, parts of Persia (Iran), and the

Category

Late 18th Century French Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Zabihi Collection Roomsize Antique Soumak Caucasian Rug
Zabihi Collection Roomsize Antique Soumak Caucasian Rug

Zabihi Collection Roomsize Antique Soumak Caucasian Rug

Located in New York, NY

than Traditional Kilims woven in Turkey and Iran.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Tapis Extrement fin - Circa 1920 - 235x156 - N° 1601
Tapis Extrement fin - Circa 1920 - 235x156 - N° 1601

Tapis Extrement fin - Circa 1920 - 235x156 - N° 1601

Located in Paris, FR

grace your home. Artist: Isfahan Manufactory - Persia, Iran Period: 20th Century - Circa 1920 Style

Category

1920s East Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Map of Persia and Georgia by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780
Antique Map of Persia and Georgia by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780

Antique Map of Persia and Georgia by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780

Located in Langweer, NL

work. Keywords: Persia map, Iran antique map, Central Asia, Georgia map, 18th century geography

Category

Late 18th Century French Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Minimalist Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century – Afghanistan
Minimalist Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century – Afghanistan

Minimalist Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century – Afghanistan

Located in Renens, CH

straddling Iran and Afghanistan, Namad felts have endured unchanged, adorned with ancient symbols. Their

Category

Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

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Iranian Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Iranian antique for your home. Each Iranian antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Iranian antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Iranian antique bearing Modern, Victorian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Iranian antique over the years, but those crafted by Mehraban Rugs, Hadji Jalili and Ziegler & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Iranian Antique?

An Iranian antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,035, while the lowest priced sells for $67 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200,000.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.