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Mehraban Awsim, Atlas Collection, Seasons
Mehraban Awsim, Atlas Collection, Seasons

Mehraban Awsim, Atlas Collection, Seasons

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Origin Belgium Age New.

Category

2010s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s pure wool rug Belgium - Louis de Poortere
1970s pure wool rug Belgium - Louis de Poortere

1970s pure wool rug Belgium - Louis de Poortere

By Louis De Poortere

Located in Firenze, FI

Wool rug made by the De Poortere company in Belgium with dimensions 170 x 240. Murano model, with label. The central field of the rug is decorated with a complex botè pattern (styliz...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Flemish Verdure Pictorial Tapestry in Blue and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim
Antique Flemish Verdure Pictorial Tapestry in Blue and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Antique Flemish Verdure Pictorial Tapestry in Blue and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Flemish Verdure tapestry from the late 17th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—featuring a particularly popular aesthetic with l...

Category

Antique 1690s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Southwest Inspired Area Rug
Late 20th Century Southwest Inspired Area Rug

Late 20th Century Southwest Inspired Area Rug

Located in Miami, FL

. Dimensions: 87" x 66" Made in Belgium.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Navajo Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

1970s European Flat Weave Kilim by Diane Didier
1970s European Flat Weave Kilim by Diane Didier

1970s European Flat Weave Kilim by Diane Didier

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Origin Belgium Age Type Antique/Vintage.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Berberis, Atlas Collection, Seasons by Mehraban
Berberis, Atlas Collection, Seasons by Mehraban

Berberis, Atlas Collection, Seasons by Mehraban

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Texture: Embossed, pile weave Origin: Belgium Age type: New.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Rug
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Rug

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

Belgium ca. 1940 Handwoven 12'8" x 9'8" (386 x 295 cm)

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Set2' 6"x 4' 6"
Mid 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Set2' 6"x 4' 6"

Mid 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Set2' 6"x 4' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Mid 17th Century Flemish Tapestry Set, Size: 2' 6"x 4' 6"

Category

Antique 1650s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3
18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3

18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3

Located in New York, NY

This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French Beauvais Tapestry from early 18th century in Silk, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and refined artistic detail. This piece is ...

Category

Antique 1790s Belgian Louis XVI Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

17th Century Flemish Tapestry
17th Century Flemish Tapestry

17th Century Flemish Tapestry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fine example of a 17th-century Flemish tapestry in great condition.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wood

X-Large 100% Wool Pile Couristan Rug with Center Medallion
X-Large 100% Wool Pile Couristan Rug with Center Medallion

X-Large 100% Wool Pile Couristan Rug with Center Medallion

By Couristan

Located in Germantown, MD

100% wool Pile large Couristan rug with center medallion. Hand Knotted. X Large size Measures 118" x 164". Approximately 10 feet x 14 feet. Large enough for most family rooms and lar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug
Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug

Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice European rug with a Heriz design and orange field, purple, pink, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Heriz Serapi Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs
Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of lovers celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry, as in Aubusson a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative Rugs
Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative Rugs

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of lovers celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry as in Aubusson an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s
Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s

Mid Century Wall Tapestry with Birds, Animals and Foliage Belgium 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

placed directly in line with the rich tapestry and carpet industry of Belgium and France from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Lady and Mirror
Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Lady and Mirror

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Lady and Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

"Belgian (17th Century) vertical woven tapestry of lady seated at a dressing table surrounded by a

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other More Carpets

Materials

Tapestry

Black Oriental Rug, Belgium Rug, 100% Worsted Wool Rug
Black Oriental Rug, Belgium Rug, 100% Worsted Wool Rug

Black Oriental Rug, Belgium Rug, 100% Worsted Wool Rug

Located in Harrisburg, PA

This beautiful Belgium rug has a black background with decorative detail in beige, white, grey and

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Other Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Whool Carpet By Bic Stone 1970
Whool Carpet By Bic Stone 1970

Whool Carpet By Bic Stone 1970

By Bic Stone

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

WHOOL CARPET BY BIC STONE 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Western European Rugs

Art Deco carpet signed Magritte 1928
Art Deco carpet signed Magritte 1928

Art Deco carpet signed Magritte 1928

By René Magritte

Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France

Art Deco carpet signed Magritte 1928

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Scale Vintage Couristan Oriental Weave Design Rug
Large Scale Vintage Couristan Oriental Weave Design Rug

Large Scale Vintage Couristan Oriental Weave Design Rug

By Couristan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Power loomed in Belgium. 100% worsted wool pile. Great vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Decoration Pieces of Textiles
Pair of Decoration Pieces of Textiles

Pair of Decoration Pieces of Textiles

Located in Sint Annaland, NL

Pair of decoration pieces of textiles in velvet and broderie.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Early Victorian More Carpets

Tapa Cusion in Silk by Chevalier Masson
Tapa Cusion in Silk by Chevalier Masson

Tapa Cusion in Silk by Chevalier Masson

By Chevalier Masson

Located in Brussels, BE

Design duo Chevalier Masson created this commissioned cushion for a daybed. All of their projects broaden the horizon of their work and question the various statuses and dimensions o...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wool

Cusco Fur
Cusco Fur

Cusco Fur

Unavailable|$9,402

Cusco Fur

By Far Collective

Located in Milano, IT

finest sheepskin in Ireland and Belgium. Immerse yourself in the rich, natural tones of brown that

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin

Arequipa Fur
Arequipa Fur

Arequipa Fur

Unavailable|$7,019

Arequipa Fur

By Far Collective

Located in Milano, IT

sources in Ireland and Belgium. Immerse yourself in the soft, natural hues of white, creating a serene and

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin

Lunahuana Fur
Lunahuana Fur

Lunahuana Fur

Unavailable|$9,402

Lunahuana Fur

By Far Collective

Located in Milano, IT

shade meticulously created by Far Collective. Sourced from the finest sheepskin in Ireland and Belgium

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Tapestry Rug Figure "cobra" Signed Tinus
Contemporary Tapestry Rug Figure "cobra" Signed Tinus

Contemporary Tapestry Rug Figure "cobra" Signed Tinus

Located in RÉDING, FR

signatures of Belgian artists. Size : 208x172 cm Condition : Very good condition, the carpet was previously

Category

20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

DE COENE, Art Deco Rug
DE COENE, Art Deco Rug

DE COENE, Art Deco Rug

Unavailable|$2,500

DE COENE, Art Deco Rug

By De Coene Frères

Located in Brussels, BE

), Belgium. Floral border with a central blue medallion.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wari Fur
Wari Fur

Wari Fur

Unavailable|$13,812

Wari Fur

By Far Collective

Located in Milano, IT

Imagine a patchwork masterpiece, lovingly handcrafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, nestled in a cozy corner of a quaint artisan's workshop. Each square tells a story...

Category

2010s Belgian Organic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin

No. 81 "Parquet" by Studio Job + Nodus
No. 81 "Parquet" by Studio Job + Nodus

No. 81 "Parquet" by Studio Job + Nodus

By Nodus, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)

Located in Blauvelt, NY

This rug is based on a past collaboration between Studio Job and Viktor & Rolf. For the Autumn/Winter 2013 show at Paris Fashion Week, Studio Job designed the scenography consisting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

European Art Nouveau Rug, Attributed to Designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
European Art Nouveau Rug, Attributed to Designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

European Art Nouveau Rug, Attributed to Designer Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in BE

An exceptional and rare European handwoven Art Nouveau rug, in fine wool and perfect condition, dated circa late 19th century (circa 1890), attributed to famed designer Gustave Serru...

Category

Antique 1850s Belgian Art Nouveau Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Massive Joseph Waelkens Embroidered Applique Flag of Flanders
Massive Joseph Waelkens Embroidered Applique Flag of Flanders

Massive Joseph Waelkens Embroidered Applique Flag of Flanders

By Waelkens Flag Company

Located in Concord, MA

Massive Joseph Waelkens embroidered applique flag of Flanders, early 20th century. The majestic flag features a black lion rampant with red tongue appliqued on yellow sail cloth sewn...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Canvas

Tapa Cushion by Chevalier Masson
Tapa Cushion by Chevalier Masson

Tapa Cushion by Chevalier Masson

By Chevalier Masson

Located in Brussels, BE

Design duo Chevalier Masson created this commissioned cushion for a daybed. All of their projects broaden the horizon of their work and question the various statuses and dimensions o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Modern Southern Tunisian rug by Artist
Modern Southern Tunisian rug by Artist

Modern Southern Tunisian rug by Artist

By Byram

Located in Zaventem, BE

Rug designed and produced by Artist "Byram" (Belgium-1980) Rug labelled with the official

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Persian rug Nain 9La 230 X 140
Persian rug Nain 9La 230 X 140

Persian rug Nain 9La 230 X 140

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

craftsmanship and provenance of the rug. The original price of the new carpet was 82,000 Belgian Francs. A

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique Mint Condition Belgian Art Deco Carpet
Antique Mint Condition Belgian Art Deco Carpet

Antique Mint Condition Belgian Art Deco Carpet

Located in Milan, IT

Very finely woven with high quality wool, this early Belgian Art Deco rug comes with an unknown

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973
Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973

Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973

Located in Hilversum, NL

Unique carpet/tapestry by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973, 250 x 370 cm. After being awarded in a

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973
Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973

Carpet "Roi Soleil" by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973

Located in Hilversum, NL

Unique carpet/tapestry by Jules Lismonde, Belgium, 1973, 250 x 370 cm. After being awarded in a

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

MADE IN BELGiUM LOUIS DE POORTERE MUSKABAD RUG CARPET INDIAN POLO GAME SCENE
MADE IN BELGiUM LOUIS DE POORTERE MUSKABAD RUG CARPET INDIAN POLO GAME SCENE

MADE IN BELGiUM LOUIS DE POORTERE MUSKABAD RUG CARPET INDIAN POLO GAME SCENE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

in Belgium Louis De Poortere Muskabad rug depicting Indian people playing English Polo Please note

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wall Carpet by Lucien Vlerick for BIC Carpets, 1970s
Wall Carpet by Lucien Vlerick for BIC Carpets, 1970s

Wall Carpet by Lucien Vlerick for BIC Carpets, 1970s

By Lucien Vlerick

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This custom-made wall carpet is made of 100 % natural wool by BIC Carpets. It was designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mehraban 17th Century Belgian Flemish Tapestry
Mehraban 17th Century Belgian Flemish Tapestry

Mehraban 17th Century Belgian Flemish Tapestry

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Texture Tapestry Origin Belgium Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Belgian Wool Rug or Wall Hanging
1950s Belgian Wool Rug or Wall Hanging

1950s Belgian Wool Rug or Wall Hanging

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice geometric Belgian machine made rug in wool. Nice Pattern and color scheme. PLEASE TAKE A

Category

20th Century Belgian Mission Western European Rugs

Carpet 1970 Pop-art
Carpet 1970 Pop-art

Carpet 1970 Pop-art

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original pop-Art carpet

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgium Verdure Design Tapestry Rug
Vintage Belgium Verdure Design Tapestry Rug

Vintage Belgium Verdure Design Tapestry Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Belgium Verdure design Tapestry 4'2'' x 6'1''.

Category

Vintage 1950s European More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large modernist carpet, 1970s
Large modernist carpet, 1970s

Large modernist carpet, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

. 1970's - Belgium Good condition. Dimensions: Lenght: 300cm Width: 200cm Ref.: 967661

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large modernist carpet, 1970s
Large modernist carpet, 1970s

Large modernist carpet, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

. 1970's - Belgium Good condition. Dimensions: Lenght: 280cm Width: 200cm Ref.: 160085

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Rug “Tintin in Africa”, Belgium ca. 1950
Rare Rug “Tintin in Africa”, Belgium ca. 1950

Rare Rug “Tintin in Africa”, Belgium ca. 1950

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1950 / Tintin rug / fabric / Vintage / Mid-century Rare carpet of Tintin in Africa. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug Mirage Couristan Belgium New Zealand Wool
Mid-Century Modern Area Rug Mirage Couristan Belgium New Zealand Wool

Mid-Century Modern Area Rug Mirage Couristan Belgium New Zealand Wool

By Couristan

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful, 100% New Zealand wool, area rug or carpet, made in Belgium

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgian Wool Jacquard Machine Woven Rug or Runner
Vintage Belgian Wool Jacquard Machine Woven Rug or Runner

Vintage Belgian Wool Jacquard Machine Woven Rug or Runner

By Louis De Poortere

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Belgian Wool Jacquard Machine Woven Rug or Runner . A perfect jacquard woven

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exclusive large leather carpet, 1980s
Exclusive large leather carpet, 1980s

Exclusive large leather carpet, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Unique and exclusive rug/carpet made from thousands of leather strips/pieces We've never seen such

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 20th Century
Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 20th Century

Vintage Bokhara Rug Carpet 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Mastercraft Rugs, Lancashire, made in Belgium and dates from the last quarter of the 20th century. The Old

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Tapestry ‘Three Ages’ Designed by Nils Nilsson, Belgium, 1920s
Tapestry ‘Three Ages’ Designed by Nils Nilsson, Belgium, 1920s

Tapestry ‘Three Ages’ Designed by Nils Nilsson, Belgium, 1920s

By Nils Nilsson-Skum 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

Tapestry ‘Three Ages’ designed by Nils Nilsson, Belgium. 1920s. Handwoven wool. Measurements: H

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in
Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in

Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Marvelous Antique Belgian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century

Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Aebela Rug Carpet 200 x 133 20th Century
Vintage Aebela Rug Carpet 200 x 133 20th Century

Vintage Aebela Rug Carpet 200 x 133 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This very elegant fine quality vintage Aebela rug was retailed by Mastercraft of Lascashire and dates from the last quarter of the 20th century. This item is part of the Noble Art R...

Category

20th Century Belgian Persian Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Hand-woven tufted rug (2022) by Belgian textile artist Martha Samyn
Hand-woven tufted rug (2022) by Belgian textile artist Martha Samyn

Hand-woven tufted rug (2022) by Belgian textile artist Martha Samyn

Located in Oostende, BE

Textile artist Martha Samyn (Oudenaarde (BE), 1997- ) designed a unique one-off 'rug', which can be put on the floor or hung on the wall, as decoration. She called this piece of art...

Category

2010s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Acrylic, Latex, Polyester

New Contemporary Gray Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Belgian Style
New Contemporary Gray Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Belgian Style

New Contemporary Gray Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53497, new contemporary gray Turkish Oushak rug with Modern Belgian style. With its understated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Belgium Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Belgium carpet you’re looking for. Each Belgium carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage Belgium carpet now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Belgium carpet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Belgium carpet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Belgium carpet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charlotte Culot, Hergé and Julien Van Vlasselaer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Belgium Carpet?

Prices for a Belgium carpet start at $270 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $3,739.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.