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Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Persian Malayer Runner
Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Persian Malayer Runner

Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century soft brown and pink persian malayer Runner Details rug no. j4577 size 3' 2

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Beige Persian Tabriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Green Beige Persian Tabriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Green Beige Persian Tabriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Tabriz runner. Predominantly Ivory, green and brown accents with 3 medallions on a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Malayer Antique Runner - 3'5" x 13'1"
Malayer Antique Runner - 3'5" x 13'1"

Malayer Antique Runner - 3'5" x 13'1"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Malayer Floral Tapestry Runner – a captivating rug that effortlessly weaves

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning and magical early 20th century Persian Serab runner with five large central medallion

Category

1920s Persian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner 2'9'' x 12'10''
Antique Malayer Runner 2'9'' x 12'10''

Antique Malayer Runner 2'9'' x 12'10''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Malayer Runner 2'9'' x 12'10''. The slate blue field displays a lozengoid leaf lattice

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Runner 4.03m x 0.81m
Antique Tibetan Runner 4.03m x 0.81m

Antique Tibetan Runner 4.03m x 0.81m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An unusual runner, woven in Tibet circa 1910. The design features four circular medallions on a

Category

1910s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Small Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Small Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th-century Persian Serab decorative scatter-size rug Details rug no. j3584 size 3' 5" x 6' 4" (104 x 193 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kuba Runner Caucasian Gold Field
Antique Kuba Runner Caucasian Gold Field

Antique Kuba Runner Caucasian Gold Field

Located in Ferrara, IT

Step into a world of timeless elegance and cultural richness with our Antique Kuba Runner

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'6" x 13'6"
Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'6" x 13'6"

Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'6" x 13'6"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our sophisticated Karabagh Runner, a chic masterpiece that seamlessly blends deep

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Qashqai Antique Runner - 3'11" x 9'1"
Qashqai Antique Runner - 3'11" x 9'1"

Qashqai Antique Runner - 3'11" x 9'1"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Qashqai Navy Boteh Runner Rug - a stunning piece of artistry and craftsmanship that

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Lilihan Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Lilihan Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Lilihan Runner

By King

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century traditional Persian Lilihan runner. Measures: 2'9'' x 9'10”. .

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Tea Washed Malayer Rug Runner
Antique Tea Washed Malayer Rug Runner

Antique Tea Washed Malayer Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

runner made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 4'6" x 9'9".

Category

1920s Persian Malayer Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored stylized

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug, 19th Century A vibrant runner combining shades of raspberry

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk Runner 2'8'' x 8'2''
Antique Sarouk Runner 2'8'' x 8'2''

Antique Sarouk Runner 2'8'' x 8'2''

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Sarouk Runner 2'8'' x 8'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sarouk Runner 2'8'' x 8'2''.  A central, small octogramme divides the pattern on the sand

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Garabagh Caucasian Rug Runner
Antique Garabagh Caucasian Rug Runner

Antique Garabagh Caucasian Rug Runner

Located in New York, NY

This antique Caucasian tribal rug is from Azerbaijan, a country located in the south Caucasus region. It is constructed of 100% handspun wool and natural dyes. This rug features a bo...

Category

1910s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian Shirwan Runner
Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian Shirwan Runner

Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian Shirwan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Caucasian Shirwan Karabagh rug, with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors with pink, orange and black, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on w...

Category

Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Kazak Runner
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Kazak Runner

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Kazak Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful antique Caucasian Kazak rug, late 19th century with beautiful natural colors and geometrical design, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "...

Category

Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful antique Persian Heriz runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an all-over

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Camel Hair Serab Rug Runner
Antique Camel Hair Serab Rug Runner

Antique Camel Hair Serab Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Persian Camel Hair Serab rug runner made in Persia circa 1910's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x

Category

1910s Persian Islamic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'5" x 15'4"
Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'5" x 15'4"

Karabagh Antique Runner - 3'5" x 15'4"

Located in New York, NY

Step into the world of timeless beauty and charm with our Karabagh Runner. This exquisite rug is a

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fine Mohajeran Sarouk Rug Runner
Antique Fine Mohajeran Sarouk Rug Runner

Antique Fine Mohajeran Sarouk Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Sarouk rug runner made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'.

Category

1920s Persian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kazak Runner 3'6'' x 10'9''
Antique Kazak Runner 3'6'' x 10'9''

Antique Kazak Runner 3'6'' x 10'9''

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Kazak Runner 3'6'' x 10'9''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Kazak Runner 3'6'' x 10'9''. SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned, strongly colored

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'6" x 9'10"
Kurd Antique Runner - 3'6" x 9'10"

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'6" x 9'10"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kurdish Red Medallion Runner Rug - a true work of art that will enrich the ambiance

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Very Nice Antique Bijar Runner
Very Nice Antique Bijar Runner

Very Nice Antique Bijar Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very nice antique long Bijar hallway rug, with pretty Herati designs, and pretty natural colors with a background of dark brown, red, blue and yellow, entirely hand-knotted in wool v...

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique North Western Runner
Beautiful Antique North Western Runner

Beautiful Antique North Western Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful long tribal corridor carpet from the 19th century, with decorative designs by Botteh, and pretty natural colors, entirely hand-knotted in wool velvet on wool foundation.

Category

19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Kazak Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very nice late 19th century long Kazak rug, with a tribal geometrical Caucasian design and beautiful natural colors, with blue, red, yellow and green, entirely hand knotted with wool...

Category

Late 19th Century Kazakhstani Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''
Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''

Antique Kilim Runner 10'7'' X 5'7''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique KILIM Stylish Runner Rug 10'7'' X 5'7''

Category

Early 1900s Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

ON SALE Antique Heriz Rug Runner
ON SALE Antique Heriz Rug Runner

ON SALE Antique Heriz Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Heriz area / Lanbaran rug in runner size proportions and full scale room size main medallion, palmettes

Category

1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner
American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner

American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian green silk table runner with embroidered design and gold velvet panels with

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Runners

Materials

Gold

Burgundy Vintage Turkish Wool Runner
Burgundy Vintage Turkish Wool Runner

Burgundy Vintage Turkish Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a burgundy field. This rug has accents of black, orange, and brown in a gorgeous all-over geometric Tribal design, This rug me...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Hamadan Runner, Late 19th Century
Antique Hamadan Runner, Late 19th Century

Antique Hamadan Runner, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

This camel tone plain border west Persian runner displays four small ivory medallions floating on a

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

pretty 19th century serab runner fragment
pretty 19th century serab runner fragment

pretty 19th century serab runner fragment

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty distressed antique serab runner with beautiful geometrical and stylized florals design and

Category

19th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Kilim Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Anatolian Kilim Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'6" L x 3'11" W

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''
Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''

Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''.

Category

1910s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarab Runner 3'3'' x 15'7''
Antique Sarab Runner 3'3'' x 15'7''

Antique Sarab Runner 3'3'' x 15'7''

$5,400Sale Price|26% Off

Antique Sarab Runner 3'3'' x 15'7''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sarab Runner 3'3'' x 15'7''.

Category

1920s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Heriz Runner 3'4'' x 14'4''
Antique Heriz Runner 3'4'' x 14'4''

Antique Heriz Runner 3'4'' x 14'4''

$3,960Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Heriz Runner 3'4'' x 14'4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Heriz Runner 3'4'' x 14'4''.

Category

1920s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Karabagh Runner 3'2'' x 12'2''
Antique Karabagh Runner 3'2'' x 12'2''

Antique Karabagh Runner 3'2'' x 12'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Karabagh runner 3'2'' x 12'2''.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarab Runner 2'11'' x 14'11''
Antique Sarab Runner 2'11'' x 14'11''

Antique Sarab Runner 2'11'' x 14'11''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sarab Runner 2'11'' x 14'11''.

Category

1890s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 12'6"
Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 12'6"

Kurd Antique Runner - 3'8" x 12'6"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kurdish Navy Geometric Diamond Runner Rug - a masterpiece of craftsmanship and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hamadan Runner 3'7'' x 12'9''
Vintage Hamadan Runner 3'7'' x 12'9''

Vintage Hamadan Runner 3'7'' x 12'9''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hamadan Runner 3'7'' x 12'9''.

Category

1650s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Karabagh Runner 4'0" x 15'9''
Antique Karabagh Runner 4'0" x 15'9''

Antique Karabagh Runner 4'0" x 15'9''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Karabagh runner 4' x 15'9''.

Category

1920s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Amazing Early 20th Century Konya Runner
Amazing Early 20th Century Konya Runner

Amazing Early 20th Century Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing early 20th century Turkish Konya runner with three large indigo diamond medallions

Category

1910s Turkish Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A narrow and long Turkish Runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century 1'7'' x 10'5''

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Dutch Colonial Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Anitque Persian Serab Runner, circa 1920
Anitque Persian Serab Runner, circa 1920

Anitque Persian Serab Runner, circa 1920

Located in Morton Grove, IL

This runner was hand woven in the village of Serab, north west Persia. Hand spun camel wool, both

Category

1920s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Long Antique Chinese Runner
19th Century Long Antique Chinese Runner

19th Century Long Antique Chinese Runner

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century narrow and long Chinese Runner Measures: 2'5'' x 14'5".

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner 3'1'' x 14'8''
Antique Malayer Runner 3'1'' x 14'8''

Antique Malayer Runner 3'1'' x 14'8''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Malayer runner measures 3'1'' x 14'8''.

Category

1920s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Karajeh Runner 3'4'' x 12'10''
Antique Karajeh Runner 3'4'' x 12'10''

Antique Karajeh Runner 3'4'' x 12'10''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Karajeh runner measures 3'4'' x 12'10''.

Category

1890s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Malayer Antique Runner
Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Malayer Antique Runner

Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Malayer Antique Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Persian Malayer Runner Details rug no. 9420 size 3' 5" x 12' (104 x 366 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner (size adjusted) Size: 8'1" × 19'9" (246 × 601 cm) Rich in tradition

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning early 20th century Persian Dargazin runner with a mirrored all-over floral pattern with

Category

1920s Persian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarab Runner 3'6'' x 11'0"
Antique Sarab Runner 3'6'' x 11'0"

Antique Sarab Runner 3'6'' x 11'0"

$5,200Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Sarab Runner 3'6'' x 11'0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sarab Runner 3'6'' x 11'0". This antique runner shows one complete and one partial pointed

Category

1910s Persian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Kuba Shirvan Runner - Late 19th Century
Antique Kuba Shirvan Runner - Late 19th Century

Antique Kuba Shirvan Runner - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Caucasian Kuba Shirvan runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Amazing Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Runner
Amazing Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Runner

Amazing Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari runner with five large multicolored medallions on a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurdish Jaft Runner
Antique Persian Kurdish Jaft Runner

Antique Persian Kurdish Jaft Runner

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Persian Kurdish Jaft Runner

Located in Evanston, IL

The province of Kurdistan is situated in the western part of Iran. Its capital today is Sanandaj, but in the context of carpets, the older name, Senneh, is still used. Around the pro...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner, 19th Century
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner, 19th Century

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner Rug, Late 19th Century Minor repiling. Additional information

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with an all-over mirrored floral pattern woven

Category

1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

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Antique Runners For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique runners is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique runners was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Antique runners have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique runners made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique runners are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, William Morris (English) and Hadji Jalili produced popular antique runners that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Runners?

Prices for antique runners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique runners begin at $120 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,987.

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.