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Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug

Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Light Blue Decorative Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century oversized Turkish Oushak Rug with an all-over design on a light blue field

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Antique Mahal Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Persian Design
Light Blue Antique Mahal Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Persian Design

Light Blue Antique Mahal Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Persian Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1920, Mahal rug has a light blue field with an overall brick-red and buff-brown

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Spanish Rug with All-Over Botanicals in Black, Light Blue, Light Green
Antique Spanish Rug with All-Over Botanicals in Black, Light Blue, Light Green

Antique Spanish Rug with All-Over Botanicals in Black, Light Blue, Light Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Spanish rug with all-over Botanicals in black, light blue, light green and taupe, rug F

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Rug with Traditional Style in Light Colors
Antique Kerman Persian Rug with Traditional Style in Light Colors

Antique Kerman Persian Rug with Traditional Style in Light Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

interplay of light and color sets the stage for the grandeur that unfolds within this antique Kerman rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Terracotta
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Terracotta

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Terracotta

Located in Port Washington, NY

. Using highly developed dying techniques and the best artisans from the region, Ziegler created rugs and

Category

19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Light Brown Open Field, circa 1920s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Light Brown Open Field, circa 1920s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Light Brown Open Field, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

The light brown, totally unobstructed field is defined only by triangular ecru floral corners, and

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Chinese Rug
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Chinese Rug

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Chinese Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century room size neutral color Chinese rug. Measures: 9'2'' x 11'5''.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Light Yellow French Art Nouveau Rug with Roses
Light Yellow French Art Nouveau Rug with Roses

Light Yellow French Art Nouveau Rug with Roses

Located in Milan, IT

A truly elegant French Art Nouveau rug, characterized by a light yellow background filled with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Colorful Oushak Rug, Light Blue and Red Field
Antique Turkish Colorful Oushak Rug, Light Blue and Red Field

Antique Turkish Colorful Oushak Rug, Light Blue and Red Field

Located in New York, NY

This Oushak rug has an intense wine-red field that displays a slender, geometric tendril flowing

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Light Celadon Tabriz Rug with Medallion and Pendants
Antique Light Celadon Tabriz Rug with Medallion and Pendants

Antique Light Celadon Tabriz Rug with Medallion and Pendants

Located in Milan, IT

The magnificent background colour of this antique Tabriz rug can be best described as celadon, as

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Tabriz Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color
Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color

Savonnerie Rug Vintage Mid-Century Light Salmon Color

By Savonnerie

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a vintage European rug woven during the second quarter of the 20th century circa 1920- 1950

Category

Mid-19th Century French Other Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

SHAHKAR Antique Persian Rust Light Blue Heriz Rug 9.10 x 12 ft.
SHAHKAR Antique Persian Rust Light Blue Heriz Rug 9.10 x 12 ft.

SHAHKAR Antique Persian Rust Light Blue Heriz Rug 9.10 x 12 ft.

Located in New York, NY

carpets have similar colors and drawings to Caucasian rugs. The most common colors are brownish red, light

Category

1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Gray, Ivory, Taupe, Light Blue
Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Gray, Ivory, Taupe, Light Blue

Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Gray, Ivory, Taupe, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

sought-after styles in the realm of Persian rug weaving. These carpets were crafted in the city of

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1910 Light-Blue and Ivory Wool Floral Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Circa-1910 Light-Blue and Ivory Wool Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Circa-1910 Light-Blue and Ivory Wool Floral Persian Kerman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1910, Persian Kerman rug has a central field with an overall design of vertical

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Rare Light Ivory Minimalist Field Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Rare Light Ivory Minimalist Field Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug

Rare Light Ivory Minimalist Field Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug

Located in New York, NY

Small, simply elegant scatters and mats are among the most appealing of antique Bakshaiesh-Heriz work, Measures: 2'8" x 4'6". The old ivory, totally open, hexagonal field is edgers w...

Category

1870s Persian Bakshaish Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Finely Woven Traditional Neutral and Light Blue Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Finely Woven Traditional Neutral and Light Blue Antique Persian Khorassan Rug

Finely Woven Traditional Neutral and Light Blue Antique Persian Khorassan Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique late 19th century Persian Khorasan is a truly fine example of Persian weaving. In both design and quality of weave.

Category

1890s Persian Khorassan Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Tabriz Rug with Light Field and All Over Palmette Designs
Antique Tabriz Rug with Light Field and All Over Palmette Designs

Antique Tabriz Rug with Light Field and All Over Palmette Designs

Located in New York, NY

The pearl grey/light blue field shows a complex and uncommon allover pattern of palmette wreaths

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Light Blue Field, Iran, 1920
Antique Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Light Blue Field, Iran, 1920

Antique Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Light Blue Field, Iran, 1920

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1920, Tabriz rug has a light blue field with an overall design of light grey

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Large Square Persian Red Ivory and Light Blue Serapi Rug
Antique Large Square Persian Red Ivory and Light Blue Serapi Rug

Antique Large Square Persian Red Ivory and Light Blue Serapi Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a hand knotted Antique Square Persian red ivory and light blue Serapi rug, circa 1880-1900s

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Cream, Pale
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Cream, Pale

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Taupe, Light Cream, Pale

Located in Port Washington, NY

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Saffron, Coral, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Oushak rugs, also known as Ushak rugs, are woven in Western Turkey and have distinct designs, such

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Shrimp, Taupe
Antique Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Shrimp, Taupe

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Shrimp, Taupe

Located in Port Washington, NY

, serene light blue/green background, which gracefully enhances the warmth of its intricate design. The

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool, Angora

Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish Oriental Rug, Handmade Peach, Yellow, Light Blue
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish Oriental Rug, Handmade Peach, Yellow, Light Blue

Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish Oriental Rug, Handmade Peach, Yellow, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry

Located in Port Washington, NY

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Antique Bakhshaish / Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Light-Blue and Brown Floral Persian Tabriz Rug
Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Light-Blue and Brown Floral Persian Tabriz Rug

Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Light-Blue and Brown Floral Persian Tabriz Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1920, Persian Tabriz rug has a soft brown field with an overall pattern of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian rug in Beige, Brown and Light Red Garden Design
Antique Persian rug in Beige, Brown and Light Red Garden Design

Antique Persian rug in Beige, Brown and Light Red Garden Design

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 6x9 Persian rug is a unique rug for its period—hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930

Category

1920s Persian Antique Light Rug

Materials

Wool

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Antique Light Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique light rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every antique light rug was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique light rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique light rug bearing Oushak, Tabriz or Sultanabad hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Light Rug?

Prices for an antique light rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $349 and can go as high as $199,999, while the average can fetch as much as $12,533.

Finding the Right Rugs-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. 

Questions About Antique Light Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.