Antique Rugs Used
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1880s Persian Sultanabad Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 19th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1910s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1910s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Romanian Bessarabian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Used Rugs Used
Wool
20th Century Portuguese Modern Used Rugs Used
Wool
1920s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1880s Persian Sultanabad Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
20th Century Asian Used Rugs Used
Silk
1850s Persian Sultanabad Used Rugs Used
Wool
1910s Indian Agra Used Rugs Used
Wool
1870s Persian Sultanabad Used Rugs Used
Wool, Silk
19th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Asian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Asian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1960s Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Asian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Asian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Caucasian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Caucasian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Late 19th Century Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Caucasian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Indian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1910s Caucasian Other Used Rugs Used
Wool
19th Century Used Rugs Used
Wool
20th Century Used Rugs Used
Early 20th Century Caucasian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1920s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1870s Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Late 19th Century Used Rugs Used
Wool
Late 19th Century Used Rugs Used
Wool
1950s Used Rugs Used
Silk
1910s Persian Other Used Rugs Used
Wool
Mid-19th Century Caucasian Used Rugs Used
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Used Rugs Used
Wool
1910s Used Rugs Used
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Caucasian Other Used Rugs Used
Wool
1890s Persian Other Used Rugs Used
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Other Used Rugs Used
Wool, Cotton
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Antique Rugs Used For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a penny rug used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Determining 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.
- What is a semi antique rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Usually 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, 2022Opinions 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How you use an antique cash register depends on the type. Push-button cash registers allow you to punch in the sale price and then push another button to open a drawer. With crank cash registers, you must turn the crank to unlatch the drawer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique cash registers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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