Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
1920s Antique Rugs 1920s
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Exquisite Turkish Handmade Silk Rug 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Turkish handmade silk rug from the 1920s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
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Handmade Antique Shiraz Style Rug, 1920s, 1b223
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Shiraz rug with a tribal design in navy blue and red shades. This rug is in original good condition
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Handmade Aintage Afghan Baluch Rug 1920s, 1C1073
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug from the 1920s. This exquisite rug showcases a
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Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 1920s, 1C1072
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our exquisite Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug from the 1940s. This stunning rug
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Handmade Antique Lilihan Style Rug, 1920s, 1B666
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique hand made Lilihan rug in original good condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Lilihan Style Rug, 1920s, 1B676
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique hand made Lilihan rug in red shade with geometric/floral design. The rug is in original
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B670
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Sarouk rug in original good condition from 1920s. -condition: original good
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C999
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Malayer rug in black and white colors. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Jozan Style Rug, 1920s, 1B950
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Jozan style rug in traditional design with large medallion. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1B917
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Middle Eastern Malayer rug in traditional design. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B907
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Muiddle Eastern rug in traditional floral design. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1920s, 1C728
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Anatolian rug in distressed condition. The rug made in traditional Anatolian design
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B677
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Sarouk rug in salmon shade. The rug is in original good condition from the
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Handmade Antique Bibikabab Style Rug, 1920s, 1B672
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Bibikabab rug in beige and navy blue shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B674
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Sarouk rug in red shade with classic floral design. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B673
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Hand made antique Kerman rug in original good condition from the beginning of 20th century. The rug
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Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B671
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Kerman rug in navy blue shade with classic design. The rug is in original
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Handmade Antique Karajeh Style Rug, 1920s, 1C745
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Karajeh rug in original good condition. It has been made in the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B699
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade style Sarouk rug in peach shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in
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Handmade Antique Turkish Konya Rug, 1920s, 1C500
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Konya rug in bright red shade. Yellow corners are decorated in traditional
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, 1C1051
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug in traditional tribal design. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1B944
Located in Bordeaux, FR
20th century in good condition, the rug has some restaurations. -condition: good, -circa: 1920s
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Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1C674
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug has been made in the beginning of
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$10,044
W 127.96 in L 177.17 in
Djoharian Collection Rug 1920s Needlepoint European Arts and Crafts Period
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Rug – 1920s Needlepoint European Arts & Crafts Period – One of a Kind
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Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s, 1C422
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique decorative American hooked rug. Beautiful all-over design in grey shade decorated with
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B389
Located in Bordeaux, FR
fashionable today. There are not so many of geometric Chinese's of 1920s possible to find, what makes this rug
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$186Sale Price|65% Off
W 17.33 in L 33.86 in
Handmade Antique Collectible Turkish Yastik Rug, 1920s, 1C371
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Yastik rug in original condition. The rug was made in traditional design for its
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$268Sale Price|70% Off
W 32.29 in L 45.28 in
Handmade Antique Prayer Afghan Adraskand Rug, 1920s, 1C346
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Afghan Adraskand rug in original condition. The rug is in traditional colors of red, white
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$256Sale Price|88% Off
W 29.93 in L 74.81 in
Handmade Antique Collectible Turkish Yastik Rug, 1920s, 1C283
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Yastik rug in original condition. Very unusual shape and beautiful design on the
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Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, 1B960
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug is a true treasure from the 1920s. It features
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B885
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in ruby and burgundy shades. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B462
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green and orange colors. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B949
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in pink and black colors. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B946
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in burgundy color with some ducks design. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B913
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in deep blue shade. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, 1B394
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green color and floral design. The rug is from the end of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B883
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in orange and green colours. The rug is from the end of 20th
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B928
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in light burgundy and green color. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B927
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green shade with floral design. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B881
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red and grey shades. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B941
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red shade with greyish border. The rug has traditional
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B942
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red color. The rug has traditional floral Art Deco design
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B919
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in green and yellow shades. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B918
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in red shade. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B911
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in olive green and peach shades. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B876
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese oval rug in original good condition. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 1920s, 1B956
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a true work of art. Handmade with meticulous
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B870
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original good condition, the rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B869
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in bright orange color. The rug is in original good condition
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Handmade Antique Art Deco French Rug, 1920s, 1C738
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco French rug from the beginning of 20th century. The rug made in wool and
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B636
Located in Bordeaux, FR
shades. The rug is in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1920s, -size
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B397
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Wine burgundy Art Deco Chinese rug with beautiful light floral border. The foliage's are
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B530
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. The rug made in night blue shade for
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B469
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. The rug has very interesting background color
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B411
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Beautiful oval Art Deco Chinese rug in pink, beige, sky blue and black shade. Motive on this rug is
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B456
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. This rug was made in light burgundy color for the filed
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Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B452
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Oval Art Deco Chinese rug in original condition. Beautiful green color of the field combines
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Baluch Traditional Hand-Knotted Rug, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This handmade Baluch rug was manufactured in the early 1920th. The rug is in traditional deeply red
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Antique American Hooked Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Motley, MN
). Circa 1920's. Dimensions 12 ft 6 in x 8 ft 2 in (3.81 m x 2.49 m) Condition Report Overall good
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Unavailable
W 42.13 in L 56.7 in
Small 1920's Bakhtiari, Garden Design - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust, Brown, & Navy
Located in Blacksburg, VA
handwoven by a member of the Bakhtiari tribe in the early 1920's. This tribe has a unique weaving style and
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Antique 1920s Persian Senneh Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1920s flatweave Persian wool senneh rug. In wonderful condition, professionally cleaned
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Antique 1920's Zebra Skin Trophy Rug or Wall Hanging
Located in South Coast, CA
Early 20th Century Safari Trophy Rug of Zebra Hide mounted on original felt backing.
1920s Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Josheghan rugs, hand woven in north central Iran, are extremely fine quality and characterized by
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Antique 1920s Cotton Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Cotton Indian Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 4' x 6' 10'' Hand-knotted cotton pile
Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted Persian rug, made in Lavar, Kerman, Iran, circa 1920. It is wool
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1920s Antique Cotton Indian Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian Agra rug, circa 1920 Measures: 3' 11" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile on a
Cotton
1920s Red Antique Indian Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile on a cotton
Cotton
1920s, Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian cotton Agra rug circa 1920 Measures: 5' 7" x 8' 9" Hand-knotted cotton pile
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Sivas, 1920s #2184
Located in North Bergen, NJ
The Sivas rug, inspired by the grandeur of classical Persian palace carpets. Sivas sits 4,000 feet
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Red and Blue Afshar Rug, circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely antique Afshar carpet.
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Antique Early Nichols Art Deco Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique early Nichols Art Deco hand-knotted rug, made in China circa 1920. This rug is
Wool, Cotton
Antique Anatolian Tulu Rug, Central Turkey, circa 1920s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
An antique "Tulu" rug from central Anatolia, with long, luxurious wool and a very decorative and
Unavailable
W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des, 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves
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W 92.92 in L 125.2 in
Tabriz Rug with Vibrant Colors and Much Apple Green Stylized Des 1920s-1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Tabriz rug dating from 1920s-1930s with an overall stylized geometrical design of palmettes, leaves
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W 102 in L 144 in
Rare 1920s Unique Agra Rug with Cotton Pile and Weft with Soft Vegetable Dyes
Located in Houston, TX
Rugs with cotton piles are very rare. Carpets with cotton piles were only made on commission for
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Antique Kazak Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
The Caucasus have a rich history of rug weaving, stretching back several centuries. The region
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug for American Market, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted American Sarouk rug, made in Iran, circa 1920 for the American
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early Nichols Art Deco Rug, China, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an authentic antique early Nichols Art Deco hand-knotted rug, made in China circa 1920
Wool, Cotton
Arts & Crafts Cuenca Carpet, 1920s, Spain
Located in London, GB
which flourished in Europe and North America between 1880 and 1920. This Cuenca carpet has a fresh
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Chinese Art Deco Minimalist Rug with Fringed Edges, circa 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
A splendid Minimalist Chinese Art Deco rug with a trompe l'oeil design of a pot and another trompe
Silk, Wool
Square-Format Anatolian Kilim, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, stretching back
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Fine Anatolian Gallery Carpet, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least
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Striking Bessarabian Kilim, c. 1920s
Located in London, GB
The tradition of Bessarabian kilim weaving dates to the later period of Ottoman rule over the Eastern Balkans – broadly, the territory now covered by Bulgaria and Moldova – and is kn...
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Exceptional 1920s Anatolian Carpet
Located in London, GB
Anatolia, the western region of Turkey, has a long-standing rug-weaving tradition, dating at least
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Art Deco Chinese Nichols Carpet, c. 1920s
By Walter Nichols
Located in London, GB
and Europe during the period. This fine c. 1920s example blues a delicate ton-sur-ton effect in the
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1920s Antique American Hook
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s antique American hook, stock #4477y.
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Khotan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920's Khotan Rug. Beautiful rug in vintage condition, with minor losses. and minor fading, ready
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Antique Persian Karabagh Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Woven in the Armenian region during the early 1920s, this Karabagh rug features a brilliant blue
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Dowry Rug, circa 1920 or Earlier
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique Persian dowry rug, woven in Iran circa 1920s at least, quite possibly earlier
Wool, Cotton
Peking Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s. This rug was, in all probability, woven for export.
Wool, Cotton
Persian Kirman Lavar Distressed Early 20th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Kirman Lavar Distressed. Woven in the 1920s. The rug has gone through the earth-tone safe
Chinese Oval Wool Rug
Located in Tarleton, GB
In the same family since new this rug was one of over 20 rugs imported in the mid 1920's from China
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Rectangular Wool Rug
Located in Tarleton, GB
In the same family since new this rug was one of over 20 rugs imported in the mid 1920's from China
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
H 102.37 in W 57.49 in
Tapis Blanc, Fernand Léger, 1920's, Tapestry, Wool, Rug, Design
By Fernand Léger
Located in Geneva, CH
E.Slatkin Galleries, 1965, illustrated in color p. Rob Mallet-Stevens, by S.Day, Paris, 1980, picture of a
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Unavailable
H 0.25 in W 54 in D 78 in
Nice Unique Looking Vintage Navajo Trading Post Rug, circa 1920s, Stacked Design
By Navajo Indian Art
Located in Pasadena, CA
This interesting looking circa 1920s Navajo rug is woven from hand spun Churro Or Merino wool. The
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Anatolian rug in original condition. The rug has wonderful starts design. The
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Handmade Antique Hamadan Rug, 1920s, 1C276
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Persian Hamadan rug in original condition. The rug is in red, brown and sky blue shades.
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Turkish Anatolian rug in original condition. The rug made in colourful shades of golden
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Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Persian Hamadan rug in original condition. The design on this rug is quite unusual. On the
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Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Persian Malayer rug in original condition. The rug has beautiful lavender colour
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Handmade Antique Turkish Anatolian Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Turkish Anatolian rug in original condition, it has some little age wear. The rug made in bright
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Distressed Afghan Baluch rug from the beginning of 20th century in original condition. All-over
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Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique decorative American hooked rug. Beautiful all-over design in grey shade decorated with
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Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique American hooked rug in good condition. Beautiful repeating geometric pattern
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Palace Size Kirman Handmade Persian Rug, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large palace sized handmade Kirman rug with overall floral and leaf motif. The colors
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Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Rug 1920s, 1C1071
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the elegance and charm of our Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Rug from the 1920s. This
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Handmade Antique Mashad Style Rug, 1920s, 1Q0177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Mashad rug in distressed condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century
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Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B810
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Kerman rug from Middle East in beige, red and blue shades. The rug is in original
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1C688
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Malayer distressed rug in red wool. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century
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Handmade Antique Bakhtiari Style Rug, 1920s, 1B896
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Middle Eastern Bakhtiari rug in original good condition. The rug is from the
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Handmade Antique Malayer Style Rug, 1920s, 1B421
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Malayer rug in navy blue and red shades. This rug is in original good condition
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Handmade Antique Kerman Style Rug, 1920s, 1B749
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Kerman rug from the beginning of 20th century. The rug is in original condition
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Handmade Antique Sarouk Style Rug, 1920s, 1B815
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Sarouk style rug in original good condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Kazvin Style Rug, 1920s, 1B819
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Kazvin style rug in original good condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
W 106 in L 144 in
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"
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$607Sale Price|60% Off
W 50.79 in L 77.17 in
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
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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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
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Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.