Antique Persian Ziegler Rug, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designs creates this elegant antique hand woven Persian Ziegler rug.
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Ziegler Rugs
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Antique Persian Ziegler Rug, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
designs creates this elegant antique hand woven Persian Ziegler rug.
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Ziegler rug Persia circa 1890 Handwoven.
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1880 Antique Ziegler Rug 9'8'' X 13'
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ziegler Sultanabad Rugs – These incredible Persian carpets were woven in Sultanabad around the 19th
Wool, Cotton
$24,000
Antique Persian Ziegler Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This beautiful green antique Persian Zigler rug is an oversized piece. With weaves from influences
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Antique Persian Ziegler Rug 27658
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
guest amazement. Rug Number 27658 Size 7' 11" X 11' 4" Design Ziegler Collection Antique
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Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Rug
Located in New York, NY
Western Persia ca. 1890 Measures: 13'3" x 10'3" (404 x 312 cm) Commissioned by Ziegler & Co
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Rug
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia, circa 1890 Handwoven Measures: 21'3" x 17'6" (648 x 533 cm).
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Antique Mahal Ziegler Rug, Soft Pastel Medallion Design, 13 ft 1 in x 10 ft 5 in
Located in North Bergen, NJ
An antique Mahal Ziegler rug from around 1880, distinguished by its refined drawing and softly
Wool, Cotton
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century Very good condition Measurements: 365 x 274 cm Ziegler
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Antique Ziegler Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Late 19th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler carpet has a shaded royal-blue field with an overall design of bold polychrome
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Antique Persian Ziegler Rug, 8' x 11'8 Hand-Woven Wool, 1890
Located in New York, NY
8' x 11'8. Originally from Manchester, England, the Ziegler company established itself in Arak
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Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Rug, Handwoven Wool, 16'9\" x 10'8\"
Located in New York, NY
-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. Handwoven.
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Vintage Persian Ivory Beige Rust Mahal Ziegler Rug, circa 1900s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
rugs have become quite rare. The name “Mahal” derives from a village known as Mahallat in the Arak
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ziegler Carpet - Late of 19th Century Ziegler Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This antique Ziegler rug from the late 19th century stands out for its elegant design and rich
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Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Square Rug, Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug of the Ziegler Company—a particularly celebrated provenance, marking an exciting new curation from
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Oversized Antique Ziegler Persian Sultanabad Rug with Florals
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sultanabad rug of the Ziegler Company—a particularly celebrated provenance, marking an exciting new curation
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Authentic Antique Navy and Tomato-Red Floral Persian Ziegler Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stripes, plain outer royal-blue stripe. Ziegler rugs, first produced in the late 19th century by Ziegler
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Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug, 1890s, Geometric Design
Located in Barrington, IL
Late 19th century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad room size rug. This beautiful Mahal Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Light Green Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
region of Iran. This lovely and rare green antique Persian Mahal Ziegler rug measures: 7.5 x 9.10 ft
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ziegler 28465
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Displaying warm earth-tone colours with its relaxing intricacy, this Antique Persian Ziegler rug
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Antique Ziegler Sultanabad All-Over Design Rug with Terracotta Background
Located in Milan, IT
scrolling palmettes and rosettes, executed with the refined stylisation which distinguishes Ziegler rugs
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19th Century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad in All-Over Pattern in Navy, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Late 19th century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad room size rug in an allover pattern. This
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug with All Over Sub Geometric Design On Ivory Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sultanabad Ziegler rug was handwoven during the later half of the 19th Century and bears a sophisticated all
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Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug in Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent Late 19th Century Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug. Hand-woven
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with Bold Red Field and Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'5 x 14'0 Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with Bold Red Field and Blue Border
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Antique Small Mahal Rug with a Large Scale All-Over Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
the scrolling palmettes and rosettes pattern typical of Ziegler rugs. European demand for Ziegler type
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19th Century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad in Allover Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug, Allover Pattern, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
of chartreuse green in the design particularly evokes the aesthetic of the famous Ziegler rugs from
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
and Crafts Movement, Ziegler modified designs to be larger size, along with a larger rug size to suit
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Ziegler Wool Rug 135cm×198cm 5×7 c.1880
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Mahal Sultanabad Ziegler rug, circa 1880, features an elegant geometric allover
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Zabihi Collection Antique Square Ziegler Mahal Square Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century authentic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug. 9'2'' x 10'8''
Wool
$44,650
Antique Ziegler Classic
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This elegant Antique Ziegler Classic rug (8'9" x 12'7") embodies the refined, decorative style that
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Amazing Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in a Unique Persian Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
amazingly delightful antique Sultanabad/Ziegler rug from late 19th century Persia features a classic Persian
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Late 19th Century Ziegler Sultanabad Rug from West Persia
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Ziegler Sultanabad rug has an attractive golden saffron field
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Ziegler & Co Modern 37413
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Ziegler & Co. Modern Rug (10' x 14') is a refined, textural piece crafted from 90% natural
Wool
RugsOnNer Light Blue Oversized Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet Rug
By Ziegler & Co., Ziegler & Co., Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ziegler & Co., these rugs were renowned for their high quality and innovative aesthetic that blended
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Zabihi Collection late 19th Century Lage Square Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century pale cream apricot color square Ziegler Sultanabad rug Details rug no. 10808
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Antique Soft Teal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets woven by the Anglo-Swiss firm of Ziegler & Co. during the late nineteenth century in
Wool
$24,000
Ziegler & Co. Fine Farahan
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This exceptional Fine Farahan rug from the 1930s exemplifies the quiet sophistication and masterful
Wool
$15,900
Ziegler & Co Fine Farahan
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This refined Fine Farahan rug from the 1930s showcases a quieter, more atmospheric interpretation
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Ivory Color Large Scale Design Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. This 19th Century Ziegler Sultanabad are rug is sure to enhance any setting without competing with
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Hand-Knotted Antique Red Floral Oversized Wool Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1870, Persian Ziegler Sultanabad rug has a soft teal-green field with a vase at
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Great Red & Blue Field, Tan Border Large Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet (13' x 16'9" - 396 x 510 cm)
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Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This rug features an all-over pattern with prominent red all throughout. Its compelling design will
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Nazmiyal Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet. Size: 14 ft 5 in x 22 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa late 19th
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Decorative Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large and Decorative Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type
Wool
$16,185Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Oversized Persian Mahal-Sultanabad Rug, Handwoven Wool, Circa 1900
Located in Barrington, IL
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Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ivory Ziegler & Co. Sultanabad, From Persian, Circa: Late 19th Century. Size: 12 ft 9 in x
Wool
$25,350Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Oversized Tabriz Design Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Turkey, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
$7,085Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Wool & Cotton, Allover Gerometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Ivory Palmettes on Beige-Gold Field-Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ziegler rugs—were prized for their large-scale motifs and "quiet" elegance, a departure from the dense
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Area Rug in an Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
tastes. To this day, the term Sultanabad or Ziegler rug denotes an outstanding Mahal antique rug or
Wool
19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Ivory field rare square size
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition rare size. Square Ziegler ivory mahal. 8.9x9
Wool
$14,400Sale Price / item|40% Off
19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Excellent condition Ivory field
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent condition . From a private collector. Rare Ivory field with immaculate colors in the motifs.
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Oversized Antique Zeigler Rug in Red and Rust with Mihrab Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian rug is an extremely rare and exciting new oversized Ziegler rug in collectible curations of this
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Light Gray Color Antique 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 11'6" x 16' - 350 x 487 )
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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