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Handmade Gray Leather area Rug 8’ x 10’
Handmade Gray Leather area Rug 8’ x 10’

Handmade Gray Leather area Rug 8’ x 10’

Located in MADRID, ES

space into an exquisite canvas of intricate elegance and timeless style. Incorporating leather rugs

Category

2010s American Art Deco North and South American Rugs

Materials

Leather

Brown and Cream Minimalist "Mottle" Modern Persian Wool Area Rug, 8x10
Brown and Cream Minimalist "Mottle" Modern Persian Wool Area Rug, 8x10

Brown and Cream Minimalist "Mottle" Modern Persian Wool Area Rug, 8x10

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

In simple tones of brown and cream, this approximately 8' x 10' modern and geometric Persian area

Category

2010s Persian Minimalist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Simply Luxe Beige Area Rug
Simply Luxe Beige Area Rug

Simply Luxe Beige Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Simply Luxe Beige area rug - 8' x 10' Stunning bamboo art silk pile, tone-on-tone color

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 8' 10" x 8' 10"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 8' 10" x 8' 10"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 8' 10" x 8' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 8' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 10' 10"
Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 10' 10"

Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 10' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

: 8' 10" x 10' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: 0.25" - 0.75" Knots Per Inch: 100 - 300 Knots

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bidjar Vintage area rug, Geometric All-Over - 8 x 10
Bidjar Vintage area rug, Geometric All-Over - 8 x 10

Bidjar Vintage area rug, Geometric All-Over - 8 x 10

Located in New York, NY

A Bijar rug is a hand-woven Persian rug that comes from the city of Bijar in the western part of

Category

Early 2000s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 8"
Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 8"

Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 8" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 5' 10" x 8' 8"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 5' 10" x 8' 8"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 5' 10" x 8' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

withstand years of heavy traffic. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 5' 10" x 8' 8" Material: 100% Wool Pile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"
Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 10" Material: 70% Wool, 30% Silk Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"
Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 10" Material: 50% Wool, 50% Silk Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Traditional Floral Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"
Traditional Floral Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Traditional Floral Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 10" Material: 70% Wool, 30% Silk Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0" Material: 60% Linen, 30% Viscose, 10% Cotton Pile Height: .31” Knots Per

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Bohemian Southwestern Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Bohemian Southwestern Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Bohemian Southwestern Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

sense of energy as well as plush texture to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

rugs will maintain their beauty for years, if not decades. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Jute, Cotton

Contemporary Floral Hand Made Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Floral Hand Made Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Floral Hand Made Blue Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

artisans using time-honored techniques. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0" Material: 80% Wool, 20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Solid Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0" Material: 80% Wool, 20% Cotton Pile Height: .20” Knots Per Inch: N/A How To

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Floral Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Floral Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Floral Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

part of their beauty that should be celebrated in your home. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Jute

Contemporary Chevron Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Chevron Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Chevron Hand Made Ivory Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0" Material: 70% Buff Leather, 30% Cotswool Backing Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cowhide

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''
Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Brown Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''

Located in Norwalk, CT

should be celebrated in your home. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0'' x 10' 0'' Material: 80% Wool, 20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Contemporary Animal Hand Made Black Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Animal Hand Made Black Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Animal Hand Made Black Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

should be celebrated in your home. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 0" Material: 80% Wool, 20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Gray Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''
Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Gray Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''

Contemporary Geometric Hand Made Gray Area Rug 8' 0'' x 10' 0''

Located in Norwalk, CT

Exact Size: 8' 0'' x 10' 0'' Material: 80% Wool, 20% Cotton Pile Height: 1.00” Knots Per Inch: 20 How

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"
Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Oushak One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

in both traditional and contemporary interiors. Made in: Pakistan Exact Size: 8' 10" x 11' 10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Green Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Green Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Green Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

never fall out of fashion. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 1" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 0"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 0"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

never fall out of fashion. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Black Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 3" x 9' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 2"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 2"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"
Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Traditional Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 1" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 3" x 9' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 3" x 9' 10" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 3"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 3"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 3" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Oriental Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"
Traditional Oriental Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Traditional Oriental Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 1" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Red Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 1" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 4"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 4"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 4" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Paisley Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"
Traditional Paisley Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Traditional Paisley Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 2"
Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 2"

Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 2" x 10' 2" Material: 100% Silk Pile Height: .40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"
Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Traditional Floral Wool Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 10' 2" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"
Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Traditional Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Brown Area Rug 8' 10" x 12' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

additions to any room. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 10" x 12' 1" Material: 100% Silk Pile Height: .25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Purple Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 10"
Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Purple Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 10"

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Purple Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 0" x 9' 10" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"
Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 1" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 3" x 10' 4"
Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 3" x 10' 4"

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 3" x 10' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 3" x 10' 4" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 0"
Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 0"

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Beige Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 2" x 10' 0" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 10"
Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 10"

Contemporary Geometric Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Area Rug 8' 1" x 9' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 9' 10" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"
Contemporary Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"

Contemporary Floral Wool Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 1" x 10' 3"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 1" x 10' 3" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 1"
Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 1"

Contemporary Abstract Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 2" x 10' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

spaces, such as the living and dining rooms. Made in: India Exact Size: 8' 2" x 10' 1" Material: 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Area Rugs 8x10 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic area rugs 8x10 available at 1stDibs. An area rugs 8x10 — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 299 options for an antique or vintage area rugs 8x10 now, or shop our selection of 4456 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect area rugs 8x10 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An area rugs 8x10, designed in the modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made area rugs 8x10 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kinder MODERN, Tapistelar and Angela Adams are consistently popular.

How Much is a Area Rugs 8x10?

An area rugs 8x10 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,434, while the lowest priced sells for $109 and the highest can go for as much as $162,500.

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. 

Questions About Area Rugs 8x10