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Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'0" x 3'5''
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'0" x 3'5''

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'0" x 3'5''

Located in New York, NY

Caspian Caucasus and weave a wide variety of geometric scatters, runners, long rugs and niche (prayer

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Gray, Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

Runner, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 18th C English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Late 18th C English Mahogany Chest on Chest

Late 18th C English Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

expressive grain. Drawer runners secure with essential rebuilding. Drawers, hardware word well. "Chest on

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Runners

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Green, Gray

Located in Barrington, IL

, American Folk Art Rugs, Antique American Rag Runner, Cottage Rugs, Rustic Rugs, Flat Woven Rugs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Navajo Rug circa 1920 Klagetoh Hand Knotted Diamond Pattern Gray Orange Black
Navajo Rug circa 1920 Klagetoh Hand Knotted Diamond Pattern Gray Orange Black

Navajo Rug circa 1920 Klagetoh Hand Knotted Diamond Pattern Gray Orange Black

Located in Port Washington, NY

narrow dark brown or black strips. This runner-style rug is elongated and narrow, making it ideal for

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Karabakh Shusha
Caucasian Rug Karabakh Shusha

Caucasian Rug Karabakh Shusha

Located in Ferrara, IT

Caucasian Rug Karabakh Shusha 635 × 215 cm This magnificent Caucasian runner, woven in the

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Pair of Circa 1850 Peter Cooper Black Leather Rocking Chairs for R.W. Winfield
Pair of Circa 1850 Peter Cooper Black Leather Rocking Chairs for R.W. Winfield

Pair of Circa 1850 Peter Cooper Black Leather Rocking Chairs for R.W. Winfield

Located in High Point, NC

characteristic wrought-iron frame with elegantly curved runners, paired with channel-stitched black leather

Category

Mid-19th Century English Industrial Antique Runners

Materials

Metal

4.2x7.5 Ft A Cloudband (Chondzoresk) Rug From Karabagh, Southern Caucasus
4.2x7.5 Ft A Cloudband (Chondzoresk) Rug From Karabagh, Southern Caucasus

4.2x7.5 Ft A Cloudband (Chondzoresk) Rug From Karabagh, Southern Caucasus

Located in Spring Valley, NY

(approx. 4'1" x 7'5"), its substantial runner size and monumental design make it a commanding art piece

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

desk features a sliding leather-lined writing surface, which pulls forward smoothly on runners

Category

Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Runners

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

6'8"x19'3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool
6'8"x19'3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool

6'8"x19'3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Medallion Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Gallery Size Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

Category

Early 1900s Pakistani Medieval Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This elegant and finely detailed Antique Shirvan Runner Rug is a testament to the sophisticated

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

5.6x10.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
5.6x10.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century

5.6x10.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Runner (Lozenge/Diamond Medallion) Dating: Late 19th Century (c. 1880-1900) Material: 100% Hand-Spun Wool

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Charles II Oak Gate-Leg Dining Table, Baroque Design, Circa 1680
Charles II Oak Gate-Leg Dining Table, Baroque Design, Circa 1680

Charles II Oak Gate-Leg Dining Table, Baroque Design, Circa 1680

Located in Lincoln, GB

construction reveals hand-cut dovetails and traditional side-hung runners, consistent with 17th-century joinery

Category

17th Century British Charles II Antique Runners

Materials

Oak

Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 3.6' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B98
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 3.6' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B98

Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 3.6' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B98

Located in Bordeaux, FR

and Bold Colors This runner-style rug features a striking dark indigo field that sets the stage for a

Category

1920s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

4x6.5 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This compelling Antique Shirvan Runner Rug, originating from the East Caucasus around the late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Deep Indigo with Maximalist Abstract - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Deep Indigo with Maximalist Abstract - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Deep Indigo with Maximalist Abstract - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Scandinavian runner

Category

1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

2.7x5.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890

Located in Spring Valley, NY

"), its narrow, elongated shape suggests its original use as a prayer rug or a delicate runner, perfect

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Colorful Geometric Tribal Looking - Caucasian Lezgi Long Rug
Colorful Geometric Tribal Looking - Caucasian Lezgi Long Rug

Colorful Geometric Tribal Looking - Caucasian Lezgi Long Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Colorful Geometric Tribal Looking This antique Caucasian Lezgi runner dates from the mid-19th

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Natural Beige with Organic Abstract - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Natural Beige with Organic Abstract - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Natural Beige with Organic Abstract - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Scandinavian runner

Category

1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Talish
Caucasian Rug Talish

Caucasian Rug Talish

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Talish Rug – Blue Field with Paisley Motifs This elegant Talish runner rug showcases the

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley
Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley

Arts & Craft Mission Tiger Oak & Leather Rocking Chair by Stickley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

for modern comfort. The graceful runners and solid frame provide a smooth, steady motion that reflects

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Runners

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Caucasian Kazak Area Rug in Terracotta Red
19th Century Caucasian Kazak Area Rug in Terracotta Red

19th Century Caucasian Kazak Area Rug in Terracotta Red

Located in Barrington, IL

century Caucasian Kazak rug, antique Kazak rug, Caucasian runner rug, geometric medallion rug, terracotta

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Chinese Beijing hand-knotted wool rug - code 018
Chinese Beijing hand-knotted wool rug - code 018

Chinese Beijing hand-knotted wool rug - code 018

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

allungata da corridoio/runner con campo principale di colore blu intenso. Il tappeto presenta motivi

Category

Early 1800s Chinese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Bidjov Shirvan Rug
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Bidjov Shirvan Rug

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Bidjov Shirvan Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

, narrow format described in the West as runners. Most small Shirvan rugs are not specifically identifiable

Category

Late 19th Century Armenian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Fine Vintage Turkish Modern Wool Rug 3’9" x 7’
Fine Vintage Turkish Modern Wool Rug 3’9" x 7’

Fine Vintage Turkish Modern Wool Rug 3’9" x 7’

Located in New York, NY

Fine Vintage Turkish Modern Wool Rug 3’9" x 7’0". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Brown Wool Avian and Floral Patterned Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Antique Brown Wool Avian and Floral Patterned Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Antique Brown Wool Avian and Floral Patterned Caucasian Karabagh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Karabagh runner has a tobacco-brown field with an overall design of horizontal rows of

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'10'' x 5'1''
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'10'' x 5'1''

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 3'10'' x 5'1''

Located in New York, NY

Caspian Caucasus and weave a wide variety of geometric scatters, runners, long rugs and niche (prayer

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2’9” x 4’2”
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2’9” x 4’2”

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2’9” x 4’2”

Located in New York, NY

Caspian Caucasus and weave a wide variety of geometric scatters, runners, long rugs and niche (prayer

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2'11" x 5’3”
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2'11" x 5’3”

Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 2'11" x 5’3”

Located in New York, NY

Caspian Caucasus and weave a wide variety of geometric scatters, runners, long rugs and niche (prayer

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 2.2' x 4.2', 1920s - 1N103
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 2.2' x 4.2', 1920s - 1N103

Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 2.2' x 4.2', 1920s - 1N103

Located in Bordeaux, FR

entryway piece, a kitchen accent, or a decorative runner in a small hallway. Its dimensions make it

Category

1920s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.5' x 5.7', 1910s - 1N117

Located in Bordeaux, FR

size makes it perfect as a narrow runner, an accent in a study or library, or layered for a bohemian

Category

1910s French Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant
Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant

Located in New York, NY

official in charge of a tournament and Turnhare, a fast runner (who can outrun a hare). Turner is a

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Runners

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
Ningxia Mat, c. 1700

Ningxia Mat, c. 1700

Located in Dublin, NH

runner of at least five separate squares that was certainly woven as a commission for a Buddhist

Category

17th Century Chinese Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers
17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers

17th Century Oyster Laburnum Low Chest of drawers

Located in Folkestone, GB

construction without runners and early hand-cut dovetail joints. Feet have been replaced with good looking

Category

17th Century European Baroque Antique Runners

Materials

Olive

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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.