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Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

English Axminster Antique Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Axminster rug, country of origin: England, date: circa 19th century. Size: 3 ft 2
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19th Century English Aubusson Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Wool, Silk and Cotton Indian Agra Rug. 2 ft 3 in x 2 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century. Size: 2 ft 3 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.69 m x 0.69 m).
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique English Rug. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English rug, Country of origin: England, date circa late 19th century. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 6
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Late 19th Century English Aubusson Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft. 3 in x 13 ft. 2 in
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900. Size: 9 ft. 3 in x 13 ft. 2 in (2.82 m x 4.01 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler. 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Wool And Silk Scottish Isabella Sinclair Needlepoint Textile Art Sampler, Country of Origin: Europe, Circa date: Mid 19th Century
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19th Century English Other Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Size Beautiful Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Large Antique Indian Agra Rug. Size: 17 ft 3 in x 18 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Antique Indian Agra Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa Date: 1880 – The gorgeous
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19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Chinese Oriental Carpet. 8 ft 3 in x 14 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Rug, Origin: China, Circa: Early 20th Century - Size: 8 ft 3 in x 14 ft 2 in (2.51
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Pasargad Home Antique Persian Mashad 10 ft 3 in x 13 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
, circa date: 1920. Size: 10 ft 3 in x 13 ft 2 in
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1920s Persian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Pictorial Antique Israeli Marbediah Rug. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
1920. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 1.07 m).
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Avar Rug. Size: 2' 7" x 3' 10"
Located in New York, NY
. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.79 m x 1.17 m).
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18th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 13' 3" x 19' 2"
Located in New York, NY
/ Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.04 m x 5.84 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Pair of Small Antonin Kybal Vintage Kilim Rugs. 2' 3" x 4' 9"
Located in New York, NY
type: Kilim, date circa 1940's. Size: 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 9 in (0.69 m x 1.45 m), each.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Bidjar Persian Runner. Size: 3' 2" x 12' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Bidjar runner carpet, Persia, 1920 - Size: 3 ft. 2 in x 12 ft. 9 in (0.97 m x 3.89
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Indian Rug
Located in Motley, MN
ANTIQUE INDIAN rug, 19 ft 2 in x 16 ft 3 in (5.84 m x 4.95 m).Circa 1910's. Overall very good
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1910s Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Indian Rug
Antique Indian Rug
W 487.68 in L 579.12 in
Antique Red Embroidered Sarouk Small Mini Persian Rug c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Pristine Antique Embroidered Sarouk dating from the 1920s measuring 2 x 3 ft.
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

1960s Moroccan Vintage Authentic Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
called Glaoua. Great Fk Art African clector textile. Dimensions: 4 ft. 9 in.W x 11 ft. 7 in.L Moroccan
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

1960s Authentic Moroccan Vintage Tribal Rug
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
style, Great cors, great design. Hand-woven by Berber tribes from Morocco. Dimensions: 4 ft. W x 7 ft. L
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

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Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug
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Located in Dallas, TX
20417 Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Modern Cabin Style, Flat-weave Kilim Rug. Displaying clean lines and a bold colorway, this hand-woven vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim rug c...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Ormolu

Antique European Mechelen Renaissance Oak Hunt Display Cabinet Stained Glass 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Antique Mechelen Renaissance Revival China Hutch, circa 1890s. Made from oak with elaborate figural and floral carved details. Features vibrant original stained glass w...
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1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Brass

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...
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18th Century Irish George II Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Tapestry, Mahogany

Savonnerie Rug Royal Design French Antique Palace Piece, 19th Century
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique French Savonnerie rug woven during the end of the 19th century and its place size measures 563 x 430 cm in size. It has a classical royal design that incorporates ...
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven French Rug Pre-1900 Napoleon III Blue
Located in New York, NY
Authentic antique French Aubusson rug Napoleon III Brown 11'1" x 13'2" 338 cm x 401 cm Circa 1870 "This is a magnificent pre-1900 antique Napoleon III French Aubusson. It has a so...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Burnt Orange with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 10x14 Chinese art deco style rug inspired by rare period pieces of the 1920s Nichols style. On the Design: The design boasts an eccentric open field from ...
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2010s Chinese Art Deco Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739
Located in Dallas, TX
74417 18th Century Antique Indian Medieval Wall Tapestry after the Battle of Karnal in 1739. This beautiful antique Indian painted tapestry is done on a canvas. It features a huntin...
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18th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Medieval Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Fabric

Antique Wilton English Carpet. Size: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Wilton English carpet, origin: England, circa early 20th century. Size: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.64 m x 3.53 m).
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson rug France circa 1850 Handwoven.
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1850s French Aubusson Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Spanish Colonial Oak Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Asheville, NC
This pair of majestic armchairs features two carved lion head finials with ornately carved arms and foot-rails, plank seats and a tapestry upholstered back. These are two beautiful e...
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20th Century English Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Oak, Tapestry

Bobyrug’s Very beautiful antique distressed 18th century Turkish Koula rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite distressed 18th-century Turkish Koula antique rug, meticulously handwoven with wool-on-wool craftsmanship. This exceptionally rare piece, though showing signs of age and we...
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Late 18th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique English Wilton Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Wilton rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 12'8" × 17'10" (386 × 543 cm) An early 20th century antique English Wilton rug (size adjusted), the tan field with a grid of dense fl...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Nichols Chinese Art Deco Rug
By Nichols
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautiful Nichols wool rug in excellent condition. Field is a deep sable brown. A mix of claret red wine and black coffee. Colorful intertwined floral border. There is also a tracing...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Luxury Handspun Wool Red / Gold Area Rug 10'x14'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting, Ascot interprets how legendary American Interior Designer Billy Baldwin might design an English Stately House. An antique red is overlaid with h...
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2010s Chinese Other Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

“Abundantia”, Oil on Panel, Attributed to Angelica 'Maria Anna' Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold "Abundantia," an oil masterpiece on panel, often attributed to the accomplished artist Angelica (Maria Anna) Kauffman (Italian/English, 1741-1807). This remarkable work of art...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wood, Paint

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Late 19th Century South Persian Shiraz Handmade Antique Rug, circa 1890
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
dates from the late 19th century. Measures: 5 ft 2" x 3 ft 11".
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1890s Asian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Massive Joseph Waelkens Embroidered Applique Flag of Flanders
By Waelkens Flag Company
Located in Concord, MA
". Size: 6 ft 2 in. x 9 ft 3 in. The Waelkens Flag company, founded in 1928 and based in the small town
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Canvas

Small Antique Turkish Yastic Rug. Size: 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 3 in (0.63 m x 0.99 m)
Located in New York, NY
, date circa late 19th century. Size: 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 3 in (0.63 m x 0.99 m).
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Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Tribal Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
, circa date 1900. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in (0.97 m x 3.56 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Hallway Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 16 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer Runner, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa: 1920 — Size: 3 ft 2 in x 16 ft 10 in
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 16 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
: 3 ft 7 in x 16 ft 2 in (1.09 m x 4.93 m). The rugs of the Kurdish people of Bidjar are known for
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Turkish Karapinar Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.97 m x 1.35 m)
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking antique Turkish Karapinar rug, country of origin: Turkey, date circa 1840. Size: 3 ft
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Early 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Large Antique Indian Rug. Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m)
Located in New York, NY
-Size: 16 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.95 m x 5.84 m) A blue-tinted black and pale brown combine to create
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Large Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 15 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
: China, date circa 1920. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 15 ft 3 in (3.1 m x 4.65 m) This stunning Art Deco rug
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. Size: 9 ft 10 in x 14 ft 2 in (3 m x 4.32 m)
Located in New York, NY
ft 10 in x 14 ft 2 in (3 m x 4.32 m) An antique Oriental rug that was classically designed and
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Israeli Pictorial Bezalel Rachel’s Tomb Rug. Size: 3 ft 9 in x 2 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
/ rugs type: antique Israeli rugs, circa 1920. Size: 3 ft 9 in x 2 ft 5 in (1.14 m x 0.74 m) This
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Oversized Blue and Gold Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 13' 2" x 20' 3"
Located in New York, NY
: 13 ft 2 in x 20 ft 3 in (4.01 m x 6.17 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Small Running Dog Design Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. Size: 2' 7" x 3' 7"
Located in New York, NY
/ Rug Type: Caucasian Rug, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 3 ft 7 in (0.79 m x 1.09 m) This
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Small Tribal Antique Distressed Shabby Chic Khotan Rug. Size: 2' 5" x 3' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Origin / Rug Type: Antique East Turkestan Rugs, Circa Date: Mid 19th Century. Size: 2 ft 5 in x 3 ft 9 in
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Mid-19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 2 ft 3 in x 3 ft 9 in (0.69 m x 1.14 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese rug, country of origin: China, date: circa 1800. Size: 2 ft 3 in x 3 ft 9 in (0.69
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 2 ft 9 in x 3 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Century – Size: 2 ft 9 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.84 m x 1.17 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Small Tribal Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 10 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Century – Size: 3 ft 7 in x 10 ft 2 in (1.09 m x 3.1 m) This antique Bakshaish rug has a bold design and
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Small Antique Square Size Khotan Rug. Size: 2 ft 10 in x 3 ft (0.86 m x 0.91 m)
Located in New York, NY
, date: circa 1900s - Size: 2 ft 10 in x 3 ft (0.86 m x 0.91 m).
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Pair of Antique French Aubusson Rugs. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in Each
Located in New York, NY
: 19th Century. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (0.97 m x 3.28 m) - Each This stunning matched pair of
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.97 m x 1.35 m)
Located in New York, NY
century. Size: 3 ft 2 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.97 m x 1.35 m)
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Chinese Art Deco Rug. Size: 2 ft 1 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.63 m x 1.17 m)
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco rug, origin: China, circa early 20th century. Size: 2 ft. 1 in x 3 ft. 10 in (0.63
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Persian Senneh Runner. Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m)
Located in New York, NY
Century – Size: 3 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (1.17 m x 5.84 m) A unique composition, this antique Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with 'Surahani' Garden Design, 19th Century
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Size: 7 ft. 2 in x 3 ft. 11 in (219 x 119 cm). Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug with 'Surahani
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Antique Turkish Konya Prayer Rug of Simple Primitive Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Size: 5 ft 2 in x 3 ft 8 in (158 x 111 cm). Antique Turkish Konya prayer rug of simple Primitive
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug, Blue and Beige, Early 20th century.
Located in New York, NY
some repairs, minor signs of wear and use otherwise fine condition. 4 ft. 4-3/4 in. wide x 4 ft. 6-1/2
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

Mongolian Saddle Carpet, Early 20th Century.
Located in New York, NY
ft. x 3 ft. - 11 in. 2.8 lbs. Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft

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Wool

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Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft you’re looking for. Each antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are many kinds of the antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft, designed in the Art Deco, Neoclassical or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jules Leleu, Haji Khalili and Bezalel Art School produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Rug 2 Ft X 3 Ft?

Prices for an antique rug 2 ft x 3 ft can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $18,972.

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.