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Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Antique Floral Samarkand Khotan Runner
Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Antique Floral Samarkand Khotan Runner

Traditional Hand-Woven Wool Antique Floral Samarkand Khotan Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Samarkand Khotan rug has a wheat field of geometric polychromatic floral sprays and pomegranate vines with roundel medallion enclosing polychrome rosette,...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa-1900 Wool Hand-Knotted Floral Caucasian Karabagh Runner
Antique Circa-1900 Wool Hand-Knotted Floral Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Antique Circa-1900 Wool Hand-Knotted Floral Caucasian Karabagh Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Karabagh runner has a charcoal-indigo field with an overall design of bold buff-brown, fox-brown and sky-blue angular palmette and floral and leafy vine, in...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Morif Wool Runner 4'x10'6''
Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Morif Wool Runner 4'x10'6''

Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Morif Wool Runner 4'x10'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This striking runner rug, hand-knotted from wool, is a beautiful expression of tribal artistry and geometric symbolism.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1920s Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet, 3′4″ × 17′6″
1920s Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet, 3′4″ × 17′6″

1920s Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet, 3′4″ × 17′6″

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional 1920s Persian Bijar runner rug represents one of the most durable and technically accomplished weaving traditions of early 20th-century Iran.

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1920s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner
Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner

Antique Gold and Green Hand-woven Antique Wool Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak runner has an olive-green field with an central column of terracotta-pink serrated panels and pistachio-green hooked lozenges linked by angular serra...

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Late 19th Century Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug Caucasus Natural Wool Geometric Medallion Carpet
Antique Caucasian Runner Rug Caucasus Natural Wool Geometric Medallion Carpet

Antique Caucasian Runner Rug Caucasus Natural Wool Geometric Medallion Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an antique runner rug from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

1890s Blue Navy Traditional Antique Runner Tribal Geometric Kurdish Wool Rug
1890s Blue Navy Traditional Antique Runner Tribal Geometric Kurdish Wool Rug

1890s Blue Navy Traditional Antique Runner Tribal Geometric Kurdish Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Given its long, narrow dimensions, this textile functions perfectly as one of the finest hallway runner rugs, designed to define and elongate transitional spaces.

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1890s West Asian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1900s Antique Kurdish Brown Earth Tone Traditional Tribal Paisley Runner Rug
1900s Antique Kurdish Brown Earth Tone Traditional Tribal Paisley Runner Rug

1900s Antique Kurdish Brown Earth Tone Traditional Tribal Paisley Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

This dense, non-medallion structure utilizes an allover rugs design philosophy, perfectly suited to the elongated dimensions of a traditional hallway runner rugs. Multiple narrow gua...

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Early 1900s West Asian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)
Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)

Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)

Located in London, GB

Our silk hand-embroidered Ottoman Suzani runner is a stunning work of art that will elevate any space with its intricate and unique design.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Runners

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Runner 9'.8'' X 5.'4''
Antique Kilim Geometric Design Runner 9'.8'' X 5.'4''

Antique Kilim Geometric Design Runner 9'.8'' X 5.'4''

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique KILIM Stylish Geometric Design Runner Rug 9'.8'' X 5.'4''

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Early 1900s Unknown Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Tibetan Dragon Hand-Knotted Wool Runner - Imperial Yellow & Blue 4x14
Antique Tibetan Dragon Hand-Knotted Wool Runner - Imperial Yellow & Blue 4x14

Antique Tibetan Dragon Hand-Knotted Wool Runner - Imperial Yellow & Blue 4x14

Located in Norwalk, CT

Adorned with traditional Buddhist iconography like stylized clouds and the Eternal Knot, its narrow "runner" shape makes it perfect for hallways, bedside areas, or as an elegant wall...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Donegal by C.F.A Runner (Fragment)
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Donegal by C.F.A Runner (Fragment)

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Donegal by C.F.A Runner (Fragment)

Located in New York, NY

Antique Donegal Runner by C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment) Size: 3'0" × 13'0" (91 × 396 cm) Color: Blue, Green, Purple, Red This rare and exceptional antique Donegal runner, attributed to th...

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Persian Hamedan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Rug, 3′8"x13'5"
1920s Antique Persian Hamedan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Rug, 3′8"x13'5"

1920s Antique Persian Hamedan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Rug, 3′8"x13'5"

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1920s antique Persian Hamedan runner rug is a distinguished example of early 20th-century tribal craftsmanship from the historic weaving region of Hamedan.

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1920s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs Turkish Kilim Rug Quality Runner, Geometric Handmade Carpet
Antique Rugs Turkish Kilim Rug Quality Runner, Geometric Handmade Carpet

Antique Rugs Turkish Kilim Rug Quality Runner, Geometric Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This kind of carpet runners is suitable for stair runners and hallway rugs.

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1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Naby Blue Antique Karabagh Wool Runner Designed with Floral Pattern
Naby Blue Antique Karabagh Wool Runner Designed with Floral Pattern

Naby Blue Antique Karabagh Wool Runner Designed with Floral Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted Karabagh wool runner adds an antique touch to your decor. It serves as the perfect accent piece, featuring a rich navy blue field and subtle tones of an all-over flo...

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Islamic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Gray Floral, Circa 1920
Antique Khotan Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Gray Floral, Circa 1920

Antique Khotan Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Gray Floral, Circa 1920

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage, circa 1920, Khotan runner has a field with six mole-grey and shaded ivory linked lozenges with multiple bands of decreasing sized lozenges around a central lozenge cont...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Runner, Coral-Red Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1900
Antique Khotan Runner, Coral-Red Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1900

Antique Khotan Runner, Coral-Red Wool, East Turkestan, Circa 1900

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Khotan runner has a shaded coral-red field with a central column of golden-yellow palmettes and vase motifs surrounded by an angular floral band and a pair ...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece
Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool 10ft Carpet Runner A superb looking piece dating from around 1930 and it has a lovely colour palette of deep red with some dark blue and orange ...

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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner with Floral Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner with Floral Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner with Floral Medallions, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Arraiolos needlepoint runner rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor.

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1920s Irish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo
3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo

3x9 Antique Chinese Dragon Runner – Hand-Knotted Wool – Imperial Yellow & Indigo

Located in Norwalk, CT

Originally meant for wrapping around monastery pillars, it serves beautifully as a unique wall hanging or narrow floor runner. The rich indigo blue dragon contrasts stunningly with t...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Karabagh Runner, c. 1880
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Karabagh Runner, c. 1880

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Karabagh Runner, c. 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1880, Karabagh rug features a field with three brick-red and pistachio-green rectangular panels surrounded by an ivory linked arrow-motif stripe each containing a...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Long Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Long Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century East Turkestan Khotan long runner presents an elegant and highly rhythmic composition defined by a continuous series of elongated diamond medallions aligned a...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Karabagh Runner, Floral Design, 108\"
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Karabagh Runner, Floral Design, 108\"

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Karabagh Runner, Floral Design, 108\"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Karabagh rug has a charcoal-black field with an overall design of cherry-red and dusty-pink floral bouquets with moss-green leaf and surrounded by similar smaller roses,...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

2 Vienna Secessionist Style Art Nouveau Runners, Early 20th Century
2 Vienna Secessionist Style Art Nouveau Runners, Early 20th Century

2 Vienna Secessionist Style Art Nouveau Runners, Early 20th Century

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Morristown, NJ

Their visual harmony and shared origin make them ideal for use as coordinating hall runners, layered accent pieces, or mounted textiles.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif
1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif

1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif

Located in New York, NY

1880s Antique English Needlepoint Runner with Stylized Foliage and Floral Motif Size: 2'5" × 14'10" (73 × 452 cm) This exquisite antique English needlepoint runner from the 1880s is ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3' x 16'
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3' x 16'

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, 3' x 16'

Located in Barrington, IL

Beautiful and colorful Early 20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, meticulously hand-knotted in the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Multi Medallion
Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Multi Medallion

Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet Multi Medallion

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an Antique Kurdish Runner Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 2.8' x 9.11', Circa 1920 - 1C1199
Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 2.8' x 9.11', Circa 1920 - 1C1199

Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 2.8' x 9.11', Circa 1920 - 1C1199

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Magnificently Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner This exquisite and character-rich runner rug is an authentic piece of Persian textile history, hand-knotted in the Hamadan re...

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1920s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design
Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design

Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful 1900s Kazak hand-knotted wool rug with a red color field. This piece has multicolor accents in an all-over Tribal motif. This rug measures 3'7" x 9'3".

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Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Long Runner in Camel, Navy and Red Wool, Tribal Design
Antique Long Runner in Camel, Navy and Red Wool, Tribal Design

Antique Long Runner in Camel, Navy and Red Wool, Tribal Design

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This antique long runner presents a refined balance of rhythm, colour, and craftsmanship, making it an exceptional addition to spaces that value both character and elegance.

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Early 20th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Floral Ivory Runner - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Floral Ivory Runner - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Allover Floral Ivory Runner - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Whether used as a statement piece in a hallway, entryway, or gallery-style setting, this rare antique Persian runner embodies timeless elegance and is a testament to the enduring leg...

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1880s Malayer Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 3′0″ × 16′1″
1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 3′0″ × 16′1″

1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 3′0″ × 16′1″

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1910s antique Persian Sultanabad runner rug is a distinguished example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, hand-knotted in the renowned weaving region of Sultanabad.

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1910s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner With Floral Medallions, From Rug & Kilim
Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner With Floral Medallions, From Rug & Kilim

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Runner With Floral Medallions, From Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Portuguese needlepoint runner further enjoys great condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor.

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1920s Portuguese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Runner in Deep Indigo, Rust Red, and Soft Yellow Tones
Antique Khotan Runner in Deep Indigo, Rust Red, and Soft Yellow Tones

Antique Khotan Runner in Deep Indigo, Rust Red, and Soft Yellow Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords Antique Khotan runner, vintage Khotan rug, indigo Khotan carpet, rust red wool runner, East Turkestan rug, geometric medallion runner, handwoven wool rug, tribal design...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by CF Voysey
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by CF Voysey

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by CF Voysey

Located in New York, NY

Antique Arts and Crafts Runner by CF Voysey Size: 3'0" × 13'4" (91 × 406 cm) A rare and remarkable Donegal by C.F.A.

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Oriental Rug Yellow Geometric Kilim Rug Traditional Antique Runner Rug
Oriental Rug Yellow Geometric Kilim Rug Traditional Antique Runner Rug

Oriental Rug Yellow Geometric Kilim Rug Traditional Antique Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Because of its unique colour and size, this runner rug would be best suited as a hallway rug or as a stair runner rug.

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1920s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Organic Material, Wool

Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus, 4' x 11'
Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus, 4' x 11'

Antique Gendje Kazak Runner, Handwoven Wool, 19th Century Caucasus, 4' x 11'

Located in Barrington, IL

This exceptional 19th-century Caucasian Gendje Kazak runner is a vivid expression of village weaving traditions from the southern Caucasus, celebrated for their bold geometry, satura...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Scandinavian Runner Rug, Swedish Flatweave with Folk Art - Rug & Kilim
Antique Scandinavian Runner Rug, Swedish Flatweave with Folk Art - Rug & Kilim

Antique Scandinavian Runner Rug, Swedish Flatweave with Folk Art - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this antique Swedish flatweave runner from 1910-1920 is a prized example from the Scandinavian weaving traditions.

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1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Wool Runner in Deep Indigo and Amber, Early 20th Century
Antique Wool Runner in Deep Indigo and Amber, Early 20th Century

Antique Wool Runner in Deep Indigo and Amber, Early 20th Century

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This early 20th-century runner brings together deep indigo, burnished amber, and soft gold tones in a striking geometric composition.

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Early 20th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Charming Antique Circa-1900 Red Floral Irish Donegal Runner
Charming Antique Circa-1900 Red Floral Irish Donegal Runner

Charming Antique Circa-1900 Red Floral Irish Donegal Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Irish Donegal rug has a deep red field with a central lozenge cartouche issuing at each side a mustard yellow part palmette with shaded pink flowerheads fla...

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Early 20th Century Irish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Red and Gold Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Red and Gold Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Runner Rug, Red and Gold Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage runner rug is a 3x10 Turkish distressed piece, made with hand-knotted wool circa mid-20th century.

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1850s Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Runner size W/ Floral Elements
Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Runner size W/ Floral Elements

Antique French Aubusson Rug, in Runner size W/ Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Rug, Runner size, circa 1890 A one-of-a-kind antique French Aubusson Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1890s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Large 19th Century European Stairway, Hallway Runner Carpet, from Spanish Palace
Large 19th Century European Stairway, Hallway Runner Carpet, from Spanish Palace

Large 19th Century European Stairway, Hallway Runner Carpet, from Spanish Palace

Located in Madrid, ES

Acquired from an important aristocratic estate some years ago in Madrid, Spain, this grand scale (6.4 x 2 meters / 21 feet long x 6.5 feet wide) neoclassical runner carpet once furni...

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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 (Size Adjusted) (Fragment)
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 (Size Adjusted) (Fragment)

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 (Size Adjusted) (Fragment)

Located in New York, NY

This striking Indian Agra runner is a carefully adjusted fragment of a larger antique carpet, meticulously repurposed to preserve the beauty and spirit of its origin.

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Early 1900s Indian Agra Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Pair of Rare Antique Fine Camel Hair Runners 3.5x13 Each Caucasian Rugs
Pair of Rare Antique Fine Camel Hair Runners 3.5x13 Each Caucasian Rugs

Pair of Rare Antique Fine Camel Hair Runners 3.5x13 Each Caucasian Rugs

Located in New York, NY

This rare pair of antique Caucasian camel hair runners, circa 1900, features an intricate geometric composition with stylized tribal motifs arranged across a warm camel-toned field.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Style Runner with Allover Geometric Lattice in Indigo and Ivory
Antique Malayer Style Runner with Allover Geometric Lattice in Indigo and Ivory

Antique Malayer Style Runner with Allover Geometric Lattice in Indigo and Ivory

Located in New York, NY

This elegant antique Persian Malayer style runner features a finely articulated allover lattice field, composed of repeating geometric motifs arranged in vertical symmetry.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1890s Multicolor Field Diamond Antique Knotted Wool Sarouk Farahan Runner Rug
1890s Multicolor Field Diamond Antique Knotted Wool Sarouk Farahan Runner Rug

1890s Multicolor Field Diamond Antique Knotted Wool Sarouk Farahan Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

This 19th-century Farahan rug, , represents a masterwork characterized by a tightly packed, low-pile weave and often features intricate all-over Herati or Boteh motifs. Known for a ...

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1890s Sarouk Farahan Antique Runners

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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. 

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