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Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''
Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''

Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''

$180Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''.

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts
Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts

Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts

By Paul Haesaerts

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Belgian Art Deco Rug by Paul Haesaerts for Elisabeth De Saedeleer Size: 8'0" × 10'5" (243

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts
Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts

Doris Leslie Blau Belgian Art Deco Wool Rug by Paul Haesaerts

By Paul Haesaerts

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Belgian Art Deco Rug by Paul Haesaerts for Elisabeth De Saedeleer Size: 8'0" × 10'5" (243

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintae modernist rug, 1970s - Belgium
Vintae modernist rug, 1970s - Belgium

Vintae modernist rug, 1970s - Belgium

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful seventies rug with orange/brown/beige colours from the seventies period. Lovely vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Wool Rug, Belgium, 1970s
Mid-Century Wool Rug, Belgium, 1970s

Mid-Century Wool Rug, Belgium, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century wool rug - Belgium 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1C270
Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1C270

Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1C270

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage European Savonnerie rug in original good condition made from the soft wool. The beautiful

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1B555
Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1B555

Vintage Belgian Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1B555

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage European Savonnerie rug in original condition. This beautiful rug was made from the soft

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Belgian Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52726, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic Belgian style 03'11 x 06'02. Highlighting modern

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Belgian Style
Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Rustic Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53065, distressed antique Turkish Sivas rug with rustic Belgian style. Bespeaking understated

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

60766 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'07 x 13'04. Prepare to be charmed by a rug that's a fusion

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

60765 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09’06 x 12’11. Get ready for a design duel where Belgian Chic

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Colonial Revival Meets Belgian Chic
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Colonial Revival Meets Belgian Chic

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Colonial Revival Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

76734 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'02 x 12'00. Colonial Revival meets Belgian Chic in this hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful medium Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s
Beautiful medium Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s

Beautiful medium Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

high quality high pile rug was designed in the 1980s and manufactured in Belgium. It is made from wool

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful smaller Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s
Beautiful smaller Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s

Beautiful smaller Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

high quality high pile rug was designed in the 1980s and manufactured in Belgium. It is made from wool

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Belgian Chic
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Belgian Chic

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

of luxe utilitarian appeal and Belgian Chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

61259 Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, 10'06 x 16'02. Weathered finesse meets Belgian chic in this

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial Style
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial Style

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60719 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 07'10 x 10'05. Prepare for a design spectacle where Belgian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Faridan Rug, Belgian Chic Meets Rustic Sensibility
Antique-Worn Persian Faridan Rug, Belgian Chic Meets Rustic Sensibility

Antique-Worn Persian Faridan Rug, Belgian Chic Meets Rustic Sensibility

Located in Dallas, TX

60961 Distressed Antique Persian Faridan Rug, 07'05 x 12'03. Persian Faridan rugs, from the central

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
1950's Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

1950's Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

79121 Distressed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 10'02 x 13'03. This hand-knotted wool distressed

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
1920's Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

1920's Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic

Located in Dallas, TX

79122 Distressed Antique Persian Kashan Rug, 09'10 x 13'04. Woven in the heart of Persia’s storied

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts Style
Distressed Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts Style

Distressed Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77333 distressed antique Persian Bijar rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts style. Highlighting

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'7''
Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'7''

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'7''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'7''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Belgian 17th Century Woven Figurative Tapestry
Belgian 17th Century Woven Figurative Tapestry

Belgian 17th Century Woven Figurative Tapestry

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian (17th Century) horizontal woven tapestry of a pastoral scene of an angel visiting a woman

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Other More Carpets

Materials

Tapestry

Spectacular Carpet Signed Edmond Dubrunfaut, Belgium, 1950
Spectacular Carpet Signed Edmond Dubrunfaut, Belgium, 1950

Spectacular Carpet Signed Edmond Dubrunfaut, Belgium, 1950

By Edmond Dubrunfaut

Located in Brussels, BE

Rare and colorful rug, black background, yellow,blue and greige pattern. Signed by renown Belgian

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldier
Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldier

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldier

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian (17/18th Century) vertical woven tapestry of general wearing helmet with plumes.  

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Other More Carpets

Materials

Elm

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft
Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 8 ft

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug, Country of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: Early

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Bauhaus Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Kneeling King
Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Kneeling King

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Kneeling King

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian (17/18th Century) vertical woven tapestry of kneeling king with figures affixed to a wooden

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Other More Carpets

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Kneeling Man
Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Kneeling Man

Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Kneeling Man

Located in Queens, NY

Belgian (17th/18th Century) vertical woven tapestry of kneeling man in cape with figures and border

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Other More Carpets

Materials

Tapestry

Vintage Belgium Pictorial Tapestry 7'5'' x 7'7''
Vintage Belgium Pictorial Tapestry 7'5'' x 7'7''

Vintage Belgium Pictorial Tapestry 7'5'' x 7'7''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Belgium Pictorial tapestry 7.5'' x 7.7''. This tapestry almost surely originates in

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Belgian Mid-Century Brown Gray Polypropylene Long-Haired carpet, 1970s
Belgian Mid-Century Brown Gray Polypropylene Long-Haired carpet, 1970s

Belgian Mid-Century Brown Gray Polypropylene Long-Haired carpet, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Belgian mid-century brown gray polypropylene long-haired carpet, 1970s Rectangular long-haired rug

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'6''
Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'6''

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Belgium Tapestry 4'6'' x 6'6''.

Category

Vintage 1920s French More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Belgium Chinoiserie Design Tapestry 8'9" x 11’0"
Fine Antique Belgium Chinoiserie Design Tapestry 8'9" x 11’0"

Fine Antique Belgium Chinoiserie Design Tapestry 8'9" x 11’0"

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Belgium Chinoiserie Design Tapestry 8'9" x 11’0".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Belgian Tapestry
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Belgian Tapestry

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Belgian Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

a mid 19th Century Hand-Loomed Belgian Tapestry Details rug no. j4363 size 5' 8" x 7' 8" (173 x

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Belgian Style 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldiers
Belgian Style 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldiers

Belgian Style 17th Century Woven Tapestry of Soldiers

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Belgian style (17/18th century) horizontal tapestry with scene of 2 soldiers and women

Category

Antique 18th Century Other More Carpets

Antique Belgian Verdure Royal Hunting Tapestry, Flemish Renaissance Revival
Antique Belgian Verdure Royal Hunting Tapestry, Flemish Renaissance Revival

Antique Belgian Verdure Royal Hunting Tapestry, Flemish Renaissance Revival

Located in Dallas, TX

77518 Antique Belgian Verdure Tapestry, 06'10 x 16'07. Woven with a reverence for nature and

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Revival Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rustic Belgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52979, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Rustic Belgian style. With its understated elegance and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Mehraban Awsim, Atlas Collection, Seasons

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

its fascinating aesthetic appeal. The depth and meaning presented on this wonderful rug makes one a

Category

2010s 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

interpretation of the Moroccan world. This rug's play of textures, linework, and unique shapes is what makes the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large modernist rug, 1970s
Large modernist rug, 1970s

Large modernist rug, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Description: Large modernist oval rug made from wool. Lovely vintage decorative piece. Very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Post modern rug, 1980s
Post modern rug, 1980s

Post modern rug, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Large hand knotted rug in red wool with a cool motive. Cool decorative carpet. Good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug
Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug

Antique European Oushak Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century European rug with nice Turkish Oushak design a beautiful color with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage modernist rug  by Desso, 1970s
Vintage modernist rug  by Desso, 1970s

Vintage modernist rug by Desso, 1970s

By Desso

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful seventies rug by Desso. It features brown, beige and orange colours from the period

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

flat weave role. These decorative area rugs are rare luxury rugs for sale in any rug store and can

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Christian Duc Rug for Gerard Toulemonde editor
Christian Duc Rug for Gerard Toulemonde editor

Christian Duc Rug for Gerard Toulemonde editor

By Christian Duc

Located in Miami, FL

in Belgium.

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

flat weave role. These groups of decorative area rugs are very rare luxury rugs for sale in any rug

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Smile" rug
Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Smile" rug

Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Smile" rug

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The Smile rug by Belgian artist and designer Carine Boxy is a tactile collage of natural animal

Category

2010s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin, Feathers

Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Chewbacca" rug
Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Chewbacca" rug

Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Chewbacca" rug

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Named Chewbacca for its rich texture and character, this small rug by Carine Boxy is crafted from a

Category

2010s Belgian Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin, Feathers

Creatura Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen
Creatura Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen

Creatura Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen

Located in Geneve, CH

Creatura wool rug by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D200 x H300 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 12kg

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very Beautiful Contemporary Rug of Handmade Silk, Wool and Cotton
Very Beautiful Contemporary Rug of Handmade Silk, Wool and Cotton

Very Beautiful Contemporary Rug of Handmade Silk, Wool and Cotton

By Willy Daro

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful contemporary rug, handmade silk, wool and cotton, in the style of schools, Ado

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian More Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Creatura I Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen
Creatura I Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen

Creatura I Wool Rug by Mira Sohlen

Located in Geneve, CH

Creatura I wool rug by Mira Sohlen Dimensions: D130 x H255 cm Materials: Wool Weight: 12kg

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern 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

Vintage Southwest inspired style area rug. Circa 1980s. This is a gorgeous Native American

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Navajo Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

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Belgium Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Belgium rug for your home. A Belgium rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 64 variations of the antique or vintage Belgium rug you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Belgium rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Belgium rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Belgium rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Culot, Hergé and Julien Van Vlasselaer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Belgium Rug?

The average selling price for a Belgium rug at 1stDibs is $3,939, while they’re typically $270 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.

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.