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Antique Turkish Khotan Runner
Antique Turkish Khotan Runner

Antique Turkish Khotan Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 26809 Size 6' 6" X 14' 2" Design Khotan Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Shirvan Runner
Antique Russian Shirvan Runner

Antique Russian Shirvan Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 28021 Size 3' 2" X 14' 2" Design Shirvan Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Russia Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Early 1900s Russian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1930s Yei Indian Weaving Runner
1930s Yei Indian Weaving Runner

1930s Yei Indian Weaving Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navajo Indian weaving of the Yei Indian weaving of the colorful different Indians.The condition is very good.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner
Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner

Antique Turkish Karapinar Runner

Located in New York, NY

Stunning early 20th century Turkish Karapinar runner with rich colors. Antique Turkish Karapinar rugs are very rare and are among the more intriguing examples, boasting a very dis...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Colorful one of a kind antique Turkish oushak runner. Measures: 3'2'' x 12'10''.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Afstaka 1890 Antique hallway runner
Afstaka 1890 Antique hallway runner

Afstaka 1890 Antique hallway runner

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Superb Afstaka , antique . Investment collectible 50% discount , short term This is a very robust member of the esteemed, and increasingly rare 19th century Afstaka “family”. It is ...

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1890s Central Asian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner, Living Room Rugs Stair Runner Handmade Carpet
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner, Living Room Rugs Stair Runner Handmade Carpet

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner, Living Room Rugs Stair Runner Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet Caucasian runner rug unique and vintage rugs carpet runner is primarily produced as city productions pieces.

Category

1880s Caucasian Country Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner
Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner

Antique European Needlework Tapestry Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

This versatile textile can be displayed as a runner, wall hanging, or layered decorative accent, bringing timeless European charm to both traditional and transitional interiors.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Empire Revival Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Indo Agra Runner
Antique Indo Agra Runner

Antique Indo Agra Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 57735 Size 3' 6" X 13' 9" Design Agra Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin India Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Ushak Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Turkish Ushak rug from the early 1900s possesses an irresistible allure with its evenly worn areas and three central medallions. This masterpiece is a timeless representation of ...

Category

Early 19th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner
Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner

Vintage Turkish Medallion Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The exquisite Turkish Anatolian rug is skillfully crafted using high-quality wool, which is then woven on a wool foundation to create a stunning and timeless masterpiece. Its unparal...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century
Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century

Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Karabagh Runner, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 9'0" L Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 07327

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner

1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

The technique for creating needlepoint rugs and other objects made from needlepoint has remained unchanged since its beginnings in the 17th century. It all begins with a canvas with ...

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1920s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner
1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner

1920s Antique Needlepoint Runner

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

Category

1920s Other Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ghiordes Runner, Early 20th Century
Ghiordes Runner, Early 20th Century

Ghiordes Runner, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ghiordes Runner, Early 20th Century Dimensions: 3'5" W x 10'10"L Origin: Turkey Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 20697

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner
Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner

Antique Caucasian Gharabagh Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 29679 Size 3' 9" X 13' 7" Design Gharabagh Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Russia Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Early 1900s Russian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Runner, Mid-19th Century
Shirvan Runner, Mid-19th Century

Shirvan Runner, Mid-19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Shirvan Runner, Mid-19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'6" W x 9'3" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Mid-19th Century Period: 20197

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Beautiful NW Runner, Antique Collectible
Beautiful NW Runner, Antique Collectible

Beautiful NW Runner, Antique Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

This is a one-of-a-kind NW Persian carpet, at an age of 145 years, handmade, with all natural dyes. The NW designation stands for northwest, in the trade. It refers to a small area n...

Category

Early 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Seven Medallion Antique Kazak Runner
Seven Medallion Antique Kazak Runner

Seven Medallion Antique Kazak Runner

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Exceptional 19th century hallway rug. Nearly 10 ft. long. Investment collectible. 50% short term discount. You need to look carefully at this remarkable handmade 145-year-old handma...

Category

Early 19th Century Kazakhstani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"
Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"

Antique Turkish Village Runner, 3'6" × 10'10"

Located in Evanston, IL

This striking Antique Turkish Village Runner, woven in Western Anatolia around 1900, is an excellent example of traditional Anatolian folk artistry.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Schulaver Runner, Late 19th Century
Schulaver Runner, Late 19th Century

Schulaver Runner, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Schulaver Runner, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W x 9'2" L Origin: Caucasus Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 21786

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Geometric Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rugs for Sale
Antique Rugs, Geometric Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rugs for Sale

Antique Rugs, Geometric Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

These large rugs look beautiful and are ideal for living room rugs and dining room rugs or they could also be used as stair runners.

Category

Early 1800s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Shirvan / Caucasian Runner, 3'6" × 13'8"
Antique Shirvan / Caucasian Runner, 3'6" × 13'8"

Antique Shirvan / Caucasian Runner, 3'6" × 13'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

This exceptional Antique Shirvan Runner, woven in the renowned Shirvan district of the Eastern Caucasus around 1890, is a fine example of the region's celebrated craftsmanship.

Category

1890s Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century funky colorful Geometric Karabagh Runner Measures: 2'9'' x 7'6''.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Angora

Antique Persian style Runner 3'6" × 15'2"
Antique Persian style Runner 3'6" × 15'2"

Antique Persian style Runner 3'6" × 15'2"

Located in Evanston, IL

This exceptional Antique runner, woven around 1910, is a magnificent example of the bold artistry and enduring craftsmanship for which weavings are renowned.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi Runner Size
Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi Runner Size

Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi Runner Size

Located in Ferrara, IT

Secured. In general this runner is in very good usable condition. Great furnishing piece.

Category

1880s Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak/ Kurdish Runner, 3'2" × 10'11"
Antique Kazak/ Kurdish Runner, 3'2" × 10'11"

Antique Kazak/ Kurdish Runner, 3'2" × 10'11"

Located in Evanston, IL

It remains a highly attractive and practical antique runner. Its strong tribal design, beautifully aged light camel field, excellent wool quality, and documented early date make thi...

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Middle of the 19th Century Urgup Runner - Antique Rug, Antique Wool Runner
Middle of the 19th Century Urgup Runner - Antique Rug, Antique Wool Runner

Middle of the 19th Century Urgup Runner - Antique Rug, Antique Wool Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Middle of the 19th Century Urgup Runner Urgup is a town in Nevsehir Province in the historical region of Cappadocia.

Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish 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 soft ivory field surrounded by a simple terracotta key border and navy blue outer bord...

Category

1910s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Runner Rug, Striped Rug Stair Runner
Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Runner Rug, Striped Rug Stair Runner

Handmade Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug, Antique Runner Rug, Striped Rug Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet Turkish rug is antique rug traditional handwoven runner rugs come from Turkey. This kind of carpet runners is suitable for stair runners and hallway rugs, in a s...

Category

1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner
Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Antique Rug, Anatolian Handmade Carpet Runner, Oriental Rug Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This handmade carpet colourful Rug is a Turkish carpet rug has woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey, who used the highest quality wool and cotton. The flat-weave rug has a light o...

Category

1880s Turkish Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Measures: 2'8'' x 9'5''

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Runner 3.28m x 0.86m
Antique Caucasian Runner 3.28m x 0.86m

Antique Caucasian Runner 3.28m x 0.86m

Located in St. Albans, GB

This runner features an all over design of diagonal stripes with stylised shrubs.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century wide Geometric Karabagh Runner Measures: 3'10'' x 8'4''.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Runner Measures: 3'4'' x 13'

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Isfahan Runner
Early 20th Century Isfahan Runner

Early 20th Century Isfahan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Isfahan runner with intricately woven floral lattice pattern on a black background, surrounded by a contrasting floral border.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Oushak Rug Runner Size Fragment
Oushak Rug Runner Size Fragment

Oushak Rug Runner Size Fragment

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Oushak rug runner fragment, measuring 79 x 490 cm, is a stunning example of Oushak craftsmanship.

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Kareback Runner
Early 20th Century Kareback Runner

Early 20th Century Kareback Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kareback runner with three contrasting diamond-form floral medallions on a cream colored background, surrounded by multiple floral and geometric borders.

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Shirvan Runner
19th Century Persian Shirvan Runner

19th Century Persian Shirvan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Shirvan runner with six multicolored diamond medallions surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.  

Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Navajo Teec Nos Pos Runner
Navajo Teec Nos Pos Runner

Navajo Teec Nos Pos Runner

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American Navajo Teec Nos Pos runner. Natural base color with red and black. Crystal design running up center with intricate geometrical design on sides.

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Formal Antique Sivas Runner
Formal Antique Sivas Runner

Formal Antique Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

The three section red and khaki field displays lightly stepped lozenge medallions with internal flower decors. The straw-beige main border features a Meander in central Anatolian style.

Category

1920s Turkish Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours
Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours

Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

A soft , cheerful kazak runner ideal for hallways now at 50% short term reduction

Category

1910s Kazakhstani Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan/ Caucasian Runner
Antique Shirvan/ Caucasian Runner

Antique Shirvan/ Caucasian Runner

Located in Evanston, IL

The historic Khanate or administrative district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs that have a formality and stylistic complexity that is found in few rugs from ...

Category

1880s Caucasian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Gallery/Runner
Antique Oushak Gallery/Runner

Antique Oushak Gallery/Runner

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Oushak Gallery/Runner

Located in Evanston, IL

An absolutely amazing handwoven Turkish Oushak carpet with unusual repeated boukuetof flowers. The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent. originally purchased from a ni...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner Hand Made Carpet Living Room Rugs Stair Runner
Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner Hand Made Carpet Living Room Rugs Stair Runner

Rare Antique Rug Caucasian Runner Hand Made Carpet Living Room Rugs Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade Carpet Caucasian runner rug unique and vintage rugs carpet runner is primarily produced as city productions pieces.

Category

1880s Caucasian Rustic Antique Runners

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Antique Kurdish Runner 2.63m x 1.09m
Antique Kurdish Runner 2.63m x 1.09m

Antique Kurdish Runner 2.63m x 1.09m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Kurdish runner, hand woven circa 1900. The design features a series of multicoloured diagonal bands surrounded by a border of stylised flowers and vines.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th century Kirman Runner
Zabihi Collection 19th century Kirman Runner

Zabihi Collection 19th century Kirman Runner

Located in New York, NY

An elegant antique Indo Persian Kirman (Kerman) runner with predominant khaki brown and celadon accents set on a shiny cream ground.

Category

19th Century Indian Tabriz Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Runner 2.98m x 0.87m
Antique Heriz Runner 2.98m x 0.87m

Antique Heriz Runner 2.98m x 0.87m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An outstanding antique Heriz runner in near original condition, hand woven circa 1910.

Category

1910s Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Runner - Early 20th Century
Antique Kurdish Runner - Early 20th Century

Antique Kurdish Runner - Early 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Hand-knotted with high-quality, hand-spun wool that yields a thick, lustrous, and remarkably resilient pile, this long runner features a beautifully wide and substantial format perfe...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

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

Early 20th Century Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over diamond pattern on a cream background, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.

Category

1920s Asian Kilim Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century
Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 19'10" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Rug ID: 20990

Category

19th Century Caucasian Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak runner in predominant pink shade. Measures: 2'5'' x 11'5''.

Category

1920s Turkish Schoolhouse Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s
Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The background of this runner is a taupe color which is contrasted by a dusty brown used for weaving details.

Category

1880s Armenian Malayer Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century skinny Decorative original size Persian Malayer long runner. Measures: 2'' x 15'.

Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Northwest Persian Azerbaijani Runner, Antique
Northwest Persian Azerbaijani Runner, Antique

Northwest Persian Azerbaijani Runner, Antique

Located in New York, NY

The rich navy field of this rustic Azerbaijani runner displays an offset pattern of row-b-row reversing floriated botehs, with a few lesser cones and a human figure tossed in.

Category

Early 1900s Asian Tribal Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

With a bold ornate pattern and striking appeal, this impressive Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner can beautifully blend contemporary, modern, and traditional interiors.

Category

1920s Turkish Antique Runners

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner that features a scalloped diamond-shaped medallions with palmette pendants floating in the center of an abrashed teracotta field.

Category

1920s Turkish 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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