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Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Taupe, Early 1900s, 4' x 13'
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Taupe, Early 1900s, 4' x 13'

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Taupe, Early 1900s, 4' x 13'

Located in Barrington, IL

This elegant early 20th century Turkish Oushak wide runner showcases the understated beauty for which Oushak weaving is universally celebrated.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Gallery Runner Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique French Savonnerie Gallery Runner Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique French Savonnerie Gallery Runner Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique Savonnerie runner rug has undergone minor restoration and retrimming, and enjoys an overall good condition.

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1880s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug South Eastern Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet
Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug South Eastern Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet

Antique Malatya Runner Kilim Rug South Eastern Anatolia Turkish Natural Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Eastern Anatolian Antique runner Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880
Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880

Antique Caucasian Akstafa Long Rug / Runner, Large Peacocks, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Caucasian Akstafa long rug with four star medallions and birds Circa 1880 This is a good example of a well known group of long rugs attributed to the town of Akstafa This ru...

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19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Kazak Caucasian Wool Runner With Multicolor Geometric Design
Red Vintage Kazak Caucasian Wool Runner With Multicolor Geometric Design

Red Vintage Kazak Caucasian Wool Runner With Multicolor Geometric Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted Kazak wool rug showcases a vibrant red palette with delicate blue, yellow, and beige accents. It is adorned with an intricate all-over pattern. This rug measures 3'...

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Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

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

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

The elements of this runner make for a great ecumenical context. The Mihrab design in each of the 12 niches that compose this rug makes it easy to distinguish that it is a Saff Khota...

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1910s East Turkestani Khotan Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Bold Diamond Medallion on Rich Red Field
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Bold Diamond Medallion on Rich Red Field

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Bold Diamond Medallion on Rich Red Field

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Caucasian Karabagh runner, Karabagh diamond medallion rug, red ground Caucasian rug, antique tribal runner, handwoven Karabagh carpet, geometric Caucasian runner, vintage Kar...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted Kazak Wool Runner Rug, Blue with Intricate Pattern, 1910s
Handcrafted Kazak Wool Runner Rug, Blue with Intricate Pattern, 1910s

Handcrafted Kazak Wool Runner Rug, Blue with Intricate Pattern, 1910s

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted Kazak wool rug showcases a vibrant blue palette with delicate red, yellow, and beige accents. It is adorned with an intricate all-over pattern. This rug measures 3'...

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1910s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Serab Runner 37 1/2 inches x 21 feet Excellent Condition RR5579
Antique Serab Runner 37 1/2 inches x 21 feet Excellent Condition RR5579

Antique Serab Runner 37 1/2 inches x 21 feet Excellent Condition RR5579

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking Serab handmaid oriental runner from turn of the century. Made from camel hair with no wear. 20% OFF SALE SALE SALE...

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Early 1900s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'
1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'

1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1880 Caucasian Tribal hand-knotted wool runner rug, 3' x 13' (36 x 156 in), in yellow tones.

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1880s Caucasian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Geometric Medallion Wool Runner 3'x11'2''
Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Geometric Medallion Wool Runner 3'x11'2''

Folk Art Brown and Ivory Triangular Geometric Medallion Wool Runner 3'x11'2''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This runner is a masterful representation of tribal artistry, hand-knotted from hand-spun wool using time-honored techniques passed down through generations of village weavers.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art 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 large rugs look beautiful as a bedroom runner rug or they can stand out as a magnificent stair runner.

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1880s Caucasian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Late 19th Century Kazak Runner Featuring All-Over Geometric Tribal Motifs
Late 19th Century Kazak Runner Featuring All-Over Geometric Tribal Motifs

Late 19th Century Kazak Runner Featuring All-Over Geometric Tribal Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The field showcases large, geometric motif-like medallions. This Kazak runner was hand-knotted in Caucasus. Measures; 3'4 x 9'1 Late 19th Century Kazak Runner Featuring All-Over Ge...

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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Soft Lavender, and Golden Beige
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Soft Lavender, and Golden Beige

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Soft Lavender, and Golden Beige

Located in Atlanta, GA

vintage Turkish Oushak runner, burnt orange and lavender rug, handwoven Turkish hallway rug, geometric Oushak runner with medallions, saffron and ivory Turkish wool runner, narrow An...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Karabagh Runner Rug, Circa 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Karabagh Runner Rug, Circa 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 19th Century Karabagh Runner Rug, Circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th Century Karabagh Runner Rug – Caucasus, Circa 1880 Size: 6'9" × 13'9" (205 × 419 cm) This exquisite 19th-century Karabagh runner rug embodies the rich textile heritage o...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Moss Green, and Pale Blue
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Moss Green, and Pale Blue

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Burnt Orange, Moss Green, and Pale Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

burnt orange Turkish runner rug, vintage Oushak geometric runner, moss green and red Anatolian rug, Turkish rug with medallions and bright field, bold color Oushak runner, handmade T...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

2'8"x16'8" Red Antique Zoroastrian Amadan XL Runner Fish Design Oriental Rug
2'8"x16'8" Red Antique Zoroastrian Amadan XL Runner Fish Design Oriental Rug

2'8"x16'8" Red Antique Zoroastrian Amadan XL Runner Fish Design Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Red Antique Zoroastrian Amadan XL Runner Fish Design Dense Weave Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...

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1910s Pakistani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Agra Beige Runner - c. 1900 by Doris Leslie Blau

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

3'4"x11'2" Red Antique Caucasian Kazak Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'4"x11'2" Red Antique Caucasian Kazak Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'4"x11'2" Red Antique Caucasian Kazak Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Prismatic Red, Antique Caucasian Kazak, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Low Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...

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Early 1900s Chinese Kazak 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

Late 19th Century Kazak Runner with Geometric Design in Tribal Crosses
Late 19th Century Kazak Runner with Geometric Design in Tribal Crosses

Late 19th Century Kazak Runner with Geometric Design in Tribal Crosses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Persian Rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug, Caucasian Rug, Caucasian Kazak Rug, Authentic Kazak Rug, Medallion Kazak Rug, Tribal Kazak Rug, Kazak Runner, Vintage Kazak R...

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1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

4'2"x8'1" Light Brown Antique Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
4'2"x8'1" Light Brown Antique Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

4'2"x8'1" Light Brown Antique Caucasian Kazak Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Light Brown, Antique Caucasian Kazak with Geometric Medallions and Animal Figurines, Even Wear, Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials:...

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1890s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasus Verneh Kilim Natural Handwoven Runner Rug Caucasian Old Carpet
Antique Caucasus Verneh Kilim Natural Handwoven Runner Rug Caucasian Old Carpet

Antique Caucasus Verneh Kilim Natural Handwoven Runner Rug Caucasian Old Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a large Antique Verneh Runner Kilim from the Caucasus region with a rare and beautiful color composition.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

6'x13'9" Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Malayer Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
6'x13'9" Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Malayer Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

6'x13'9" Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Malayer Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Navy Blue, Antique Zoroastrian Malayer with Geometric Flower Design & Unique Gold Border, Long and Narrow, Hand Knotted, Natural Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wo...

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1910s Turkish Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Multiple Medallions
Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Multiple Medallions

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug in Runner Size with Multiple Medallions

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Carpet, Runner size, circa 1920 A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1920s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Soft Beige Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Soft Beige Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Soft Beige Runner by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique Chinese runner, size-adjusted for versatility, embodies the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese textile artistry.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Paisley Caucasian Runner in Wool with Multi-Color Allover Design
19th Century Paisley Caucasian Runner in Wool with Multi-Color Allover Design

19th Century Paisley Caucasian Runner in Wool with Multi-Color Allover Design

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This 19th-century handwoven Caucasian runner presents a striking allover paisley composition set against a deep midnight field, framed by intricately arranged geometric borders in wa...

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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 Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1890s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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).

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Ivory & Green, 3' x 11'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Ivory & Green, 3' x 11'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool Pile, Ivory & Green, 3' x 11'

Located in Barrington, IL

A vintage Turkish Oushak runner from the second quarter of the 20th century, featuring a refined multiple medallion design set on a cream and pale yellow field of warm, luminous simp...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 large rugs look beautiful as a bedroom runner rug, or they can stand out as a magnificent stair runner.

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1880s Caucasian Other Antique Runners

Materials

Cotton, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool

1920s Ivory Floral Antique Indian Agra Cotton Rug 5'2"x15'6" Carpet Runner
1920s Ivory Floral Antique Indian Agra Cotton Rug 5'2"x15'6" Carpet Runner

1920s Ivory Floral Antique Indian Agra Cotton Rug 5'2"x15'6" Carpet Runner

Located in New York, NY

Measuring as a substantial large hallway runner, this format is highly sought after for corridors, grand entrance halls, or galleries where length is prioritized over width.

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1920s Indian Agra Antique Runners

Materials

Cotton

3'10"x10' Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Village Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'10"x10' Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Village Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'10"x10' Navy Blue Antique Zoroastrian Village Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Navy Blue, Antique Zoroastrian, Kurdish Village, Even Wear, Clean, Pliable and Soft Low Pile, Paisley Botteh Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materi...

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1910s Pakistani Medieval Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Colorful Jewel-Toned Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with All-Over Design
Colorful Jewel-Toned Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with All-Over Design

Colorful Jewel-Toned Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with All-Over Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful jewel-toned antique Caucasian Karabagh runner . Herati all over background. Keivan Woven Arts rug/W22-0201, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Karabagh, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak 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-red, ivory and sea-green herati-pattern, in a burgundy-red border of ivory and shade...

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2'8" x 17'4"
1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2'8" x 17'4"

1920s Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2'8" x 17'4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool runner rug, 2'8" x 17'4" (32 x 208 in). Condition: good, repaired.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco 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, Organic Material, Cotton

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

1920s Antique Persian Malayer Wool Runner Rug, Handwoven Tribal Rug 3'4" x 12'7"
1920s Antique Persian Malayer Wool Runner Rug, Handwoven Tribal Rug 3'4" x 12'7"

1920s Antique Persian Malayer Wool Runner Rug, Handwoven Tribal Rug 3'4" x 12'7"

Located in Dallas, TX

A highly collectible antique Persian Malayer runner, this piece embodies heritage, craftsmanship, and enduring decorative sophistication—an exceptional addition to any curated textil...

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1920s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner in Soft Earthy Greens 5'7" X 13'5"
Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner in Soft Earthy Greens 5'7" X 13'5"

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner in Soft Earthy Greens 5'7" X 13'5"

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning vintage Turkish Kilim gallery runner showcases a beautiful blend of soft, earthy greens, warm tans, and light peach hues.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim 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. 

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