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Antique Chinese Peking Runner in Beige with Bright Florals & Vines - Rug & Kilim
Antique Chinese Peking Runner in Beige with Bright Florals & Vines - Rug & Kilim

Antique Chinese Peking Runner in Beige with Bright Florals & Vines - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa early 20th century, this 6x16 Chinese Peking rug exemplifies the clarity and spaciousness of classical Chinese design. The elongated format and balanced c...

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1920s Chinese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Hand-woven Antique Circa-1900 Wool Oushak Runner 3'x28'
Hand-woven Antique Circa-1900 Wool Oushak Runner 3'x28'

Hand-woven Antique Circa-1900 Wool Oushak Runner 3'x28'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Oushak rug has a soft terracotta-pink field with bold paired sandy-yellow trees at each side alternating with paired vases issuing angular floral sprays, in...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Oriental Kilim Runner Turkish Rug, Antique Rugs, Handmade Carpet for Sale
Oriental Kilim Runner Turkish Rug, Antique Rugs, Handmade Carpet for Sale

Oriental Kilim Runner Turkish Rug, Antique Rugs, Handmade Carpet for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

These are kilim rug handmade carpet Oriental rug antique runner rugs from Konya, which is located

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1890s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Wool Runner in Beige and Brown
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Wool Runner in Beige and Brown

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Wool Runner in Beige and Brown

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Wool Runner in Beige and Brown Size: 5'6" × 17'5" (167 × 530 cm). Gracefully

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Wool Hand-Woven Antique Red Khotan Runner with Delicate Floral Design
Wool Hand-Woven Antique Red Khotan Runner with Delicate Floral Design

Wool Hand-Woven Antique Red Khotan Runner with Delicate Floral Design

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Khotan runner has a coral-red field scattered with chocolate-brown and pistachio-green

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Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Kazak Wide Runner in Ivory, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Wide Runner in Ivory, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow

19th Century Caucasian Kazak Wide Runner in Ivory, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2296 Memling Gul Kazak, Antique Caucasian Runners, Antique Shirvan Runners

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Paisley Design
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Paisley Design

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, runner size, circa 1890. A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Shirvan

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1890s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige Rug
Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige Rug

Antique Oushak Runner, Turkish and Oriental Rug, Handmade Beige Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Agra Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Late 19th Century, India
Antique Agra Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Late 19th Century, India

Antique Agra Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Late 19th Century, India

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, late 19th century, Agra runner has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall burgundy

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Gallery Carpet Runner with Modern Style
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Gallery Carpet Runner with Modern Style

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Gallery Carpet Runner with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

placed in a gallery hall, a storied entryway, or a thoughtfully curated retreat, this Oushak runner

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Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Camel Pure Wool Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs
Antique Rugs, Camel Pure Wool Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Antique Rugs, Camel Pure Wool Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

These handmade carpet runner oriental rugs are a rare find because of their color combination. This

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1880s Caucasian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x5 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs. On the Design: Admi...

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1920s American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug, Handmade Red Carpet Runner Rustic Living Room Rug
Antique Rug, Handmade Red Carpet Runner Rustic Living Room Rug

Antique Rug, Handmade Red Carpet Runner Rustic Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Deep reds and burnt oranges have been used to hand knot this stunning area rug. Two diamond-like shapes sit in the centre of this rug as the main emblems. It is designed with intrica...

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1920s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Kurd Runner with Dark Blue Fields and Cross Medallions
Antique Kurd Runner with Dark Blue Fields and Cross Medallions

Antique Kurd Runner with Dark Blue Fields and Cross Medallions

Located in New York, NY

The medium/dark blue field displays seven unusual, Caucasianoid fat, squarish cross medallions alternating in pale green and rust, with little animals and characteristic flowers i...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

4'x9'4" Red Antique Geometric Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
4'x9'4" Red Antique Geometric Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

4'x9'4" Red Antique Geometric Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Pile and Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental, Wide Runner Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No

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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

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

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

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet Turkish rug is antique rug traditional handwoven runner rugs come from Turkey

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1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Runner Rug, Armenia, Late 19th Century
Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Runner Rug, Armenia, Late 19th Century

Antique Hand-Knotted Caucasian Runner Rug, Armenia, Late 19th Century

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique rug has a tomato-red field with an overall design of linked indigo-blue lozenges, each containing a pair of polychrome square lozenges around a central sandy-brown angul...

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Late 19th Century Armenian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue
Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

This exquisite Antique Chinese runner, woven in the distinguished Peking style circa 1870, features

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Vintage Kasari Silk Runner Handmade with Allover Multicolor Motif
Midcentury Vintage Kasari Silk Runner Handmade with Allover Multicolor Motif

Midcentury Vintage Kasari Silk Runner Handmade with Allover Multicolor Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Kasari hand knotted silk rug with a beige color field. This piece has multicolor accents all over the geometric pattern. This luxurious Fine art piece is crafted wi...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Antique Rashwan Malatya Kilim Runner Rug Wool Eastern Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Southern Anatolian Antique Rashwan Runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

Located in Lafayette, IN

runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful patina!

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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Runners

Materials

Iron

3'8'' x 11’6'' Antique Caucasian Seychour Runner Rug, 19th Century
3'8'' x 11’6'' Antique Caucasian Seychour Runner Rug, 19th Century

3'8'' x 11’6'' Antique Caucasian Seychour Runner Rug, 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A beautifully preserved antique Seychour rug, from a highly sought after family of rugs from the Kuba region of Azerbaijan, hand-knotted in the 19th century. It features prominent, e...

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19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique German Hooked Runner Rug, Wool, 3'1 x 12'2
19th Century Antique German Hooked Runner Rug, Wool, 3'1 x 12'2

19th Century Antique German Hooked Runner Rug, Wool, 3'1 x 12'2

Located in New York, NY

3'1 x 12'2. A rare and unusual antique German hooked rug, inspired by the classic motifs of traditional Indian Agra carpets. Rendered in a soft watermelon field accented with delicat...

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19th Century German Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Caucasian Kazak Runner with a Tribal Design
Early 20th Century Handmade Caucasian Kazak Runner with a Tribal Design

Early 20th Century Handmade Caucasian Kazak Runner with a Tribal Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique Caucasian Kazak rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century with a

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

3'2'' x 10'6'' Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Runner Rug, Ca 1800
3'2'' x 10'6'' Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Runner Rug, Ca 1800

3'2'' x 10'6'' Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Runner Rug, Ca 1800

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An extremely rare and early Caucasian Moghan Kazak runner for a museum or serious collection of

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1790s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Brown Antique Turkmen Handmade Persian Wool Runner with Tribal Motif
Brown Antique Turkmen Handmade Persian Wool Runner with Tribal Motif

Brown Antique Turkmen Handmade Persian Wool Runner with Tribal Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field. This piece has blue accents in an all-over Gul pattern design. This rug measures: 3'3" x 13'10".

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Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug
Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug

Antique Tibetan Dragons and Clouds Tan Khaden Wool Small Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

century, early 19th century, circa 1890-1910. This antique Khaden smaller runner rug is remarkable for

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow
Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

Vintage American Rag Runner in Stripe Pattern in Autumn Leaf Colors Re, Yellow

Located in Barrington, IL

Celebrate the rustic charm of American folk art with this vintage handcrafted Rag Runner. Flat

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Early 20th Century American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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.