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Vintage Oushak in Gray Green, Beige, Camel Background and Light Green Border
Vintage Oushak in Gray Green, Beige, Camel Background and Light Green Border

Vintage Oushak in Gray Green, Beige, Camel Background and Light Green Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Oushak in Gray Green, Beige, Camel Background and Light Green Border. Rug / TU-UGU-136007

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

borders with the open field in camel tones. This is a sophisticated contribution to the Chinese Deco rug

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Silver Ice Bucket with Deer, Elephant and Camel in the Style of Chagall
Silver Ice Bucket with Deer, Elephant and Camel in the Style of Chagall

Silver Ice Bucket with Deer, Elephant and Camel in the Style of Chagall

By Marc Chagall

Located in New York, NY

, Elephant, Camel and an Owl on top. In the style of Marc Chagall and his playfulness this is a unique and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco Carpet Rug
1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco Carpet Rug

1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920 Art Deco Chinese Rug 19' 3"x11' 11" This circa-1920, palace-size (19' 3" x 11' 11") antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a tan ground and navy border, embodying the "East mee...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6'x8'6" Camel Brown Wool Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
6'x8'6" Camel Brown Wool Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

6'x8'6" Camel Brown Wool Afghan Super Kazak Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Afghan Super Kazak with Geometrical Garden Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centurie...

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border
1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border

1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Enhance your home wi...

Category

Antique 1890s Pakistani Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

ONE-OF-A-KIND Antique Weave Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 12'x18'
ONE-OF-A-KIND Antique Weave Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 12'x18'

ONE-OF-A-KIND Antique Weave Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 12'x18'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Agra rugs are typically a tight weave, short pile height, fine soft wool, a design aesthetic that favors floral motifs, and more often than not, a combination of rich contrasting col...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

ONE-OF-A-KIND Super Fine Tabriz Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 9'x12'
ONE-OF-A-KIND Super Fine Tabriz Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 9'x12'

ONE-OF-A-KIND Super Fine Tabriz Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 9'x12'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tabriz patterned rugs have intricate patterns, which can range from floral motifs or central designs. These rugs often feature a sophisticated colour palette, incorporating soft shad...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serab Camel Hair Galley Geometric Patter Wool Handknotted Rug
Antique Persian Serab Camel Hair Galley Geometric Patter Wool Handknotted Rug

Antique Persian Serab Camel Hair Galley Geometric Patter Wool Handknotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

Vintage 1920s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1750s Camel Medallion Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 5'0"x 8'3" Knotted Wool Carpet
1750s Camel Medallion Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 5'0"x 8'3" Knotted Wool Carpet

1750s Camel Medallion Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 5'0"x 8'3" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Ningxia rug. Size: 5'0" x 8'3". Antique Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1750s Rug, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional piece repre...

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Antique 1750s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Medallion in Ivory, Camel, and Gray
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Medallion in Ivory, Camel, and Gray

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Tribal Medallion in Ivory, Camel, and Gray

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 5'6 x 8'4. Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with tribal medallion in ivory, camel and gray

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Geometric Design Tribal Rug in Camel Hair and Mocha Neutral Colours
Antique Geometric Design Tribal Rug in Camel Hair and Mocha Neutral Colours

Antique Geometric Design Tribal Rug in Camel Hair and Mocha Neutral Colours

Located in Milan, IT

natural, undyed camel hair for the background. It's sparsely decorated by a sequence of five conjoined

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'9" x 13'9" Wool Rug
1930s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'9" x 13'9" Wool Rug

1930s Camel Medallion Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 7'9" x 13'9" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 7'9" x 13'9" - 236 x 419 ) Antique Khotan Room Size Wool Gray Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional textile...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Classic Tabriz Hand-Knotted New Zealand Wool Coral and Camel Fine Quality Rug
Classic Tabriz Hand-Knotted New Zealand Wool Coral and Camel Fine Quality Rug

Classic Tabriz Hand-Knotted New Zealand Wool Coral and Camel Fine Quality Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

interior settings. Rug Pattern: Tabriz Rug Color: Coral and Camel Rug Size: 13’10” x 21’9” Knot

Category

2010s Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu rug with Fine Wool in Camel Color Field & Brown Border
Vintage Tulu rug with Fine Wool in Camel Color Field & Brown Border

Vintage Tulu rug with Fine Wool in Camel Color Field & Brown Border

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Tulu rug with Camel Color Field and Flowers Surrounded by Brown Border Measures: 3'8 x 4'7

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige
1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige

1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige

$4,500Sale Price|32% Off

W 103 in L 140 in

1920 Turkish Sivas Rug Even Wear and Soft, Camel and Beige

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not Hhand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Adorn your house styl...

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Camel Floral Antique Central Chinese Khotan Carpet 6'6" x 11'10" Wool Rug
1920s Camel Floral Antique Central Chinese Khotan Carpet 6'6" x 11'10" Wool Rug

1920s Camel Floral Antique Central Chinese Khotan Carpet 6'6" x 11'10" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Central Asian Chinese Khotan Carpet (6'6" x 11'10" - 198 x 360) Antique East Turkestan Wool Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style in Navy, Camel, Caramel, Coffee & Golden Colors
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style in Navy, Camel, Caramel, Coffee & Golden Colors

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style in Navy, Camel, Caramel, Coffee & Golden Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century rug, Vintage Modern design rug in navy, gold, camel, coffee, mocha and caramel colors

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

borders with the open field in camel tones. This is a sophisticated contribution to the Chinese Deco rug

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Camel Classic Floral Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet 11'x15'2" Woven Wool Rug
1920s Camel Classic Floral Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet 11'x15'2" Woven Wool Rug

1920s Camel Classic Floral Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet 11'x15'2" Woven Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Turkish Sivas Carpet ( 11' x 15'2" x 335 x 462 ) Antique Large Sivas Turkish Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece originates from Sivas, a renow...

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kurdish Area Rug in Geometric Pattern in Brick, Camel, Green, Navy
Vintage Kurdish Area Rug in Geometric Pattern in Brick, Camel, Green, Navy

Vintage Kurdish Area Rug in Geometric Pattern in Brick, Camel, Green, Navy

Located in Barrington, IL

This beautiful small-scale vintage Kurdish tribal rug is a compelling example of traditional handwoven artistry, celebrated for its bold color harmony and expressive design. The rich...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.2x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Geometric Wool Rug in Camel, Turquoise & Pink
4.2x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Geometric Wool Rug in Camel, Turquoise & Pink

4.2x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Geometric Wool Rug in Camel, Turquoise & Pink

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Vintage hand-knotted Turkish wool rug featuring a warm camel field with a soft pink central

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1930's Camel Geometric Central Asian Khotan Carpet 9'2"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug
1930's Camel Geometric Central Asian Khotan Carpet 9'2"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug

1930's Camel Geometric Central Asian Khotan Carpet 9'2"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930's Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 9'2" x 18'2" - 279 x 553 cm ) Antique Khotan Large Room Size Wool Coral Rug, Country of Origin: East Turkestan, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptio...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel CloudBand Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'9"x11'4" Wool Carpet
1930s Camel CloudBand Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'9"x11'4" Wool Carpet

1930s Camel CloudBand Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'9"x11'4" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese - Art Deco rug, size: 8'9" x 11'4" This early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco rug is a sophisticated example of the "Peking" or "Tientsin" weaving tradition, capturing...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Camel Brown Earth Tone Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 14'2"x20'6" Wool Rug
1900s Camel Brown Earth Tone Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 14'2"x20'6" Wool Rug

1900s Camel Brown Earth Tone Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 14'2"x20'6" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 14'2" x 20'6"- 430 x 625 cm ) Antique Tabriz Oversized Large Big Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This magnificent example of weaving a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Teklan Frame Wool Rug in Green Pistachio Camel, by Layered, Scandinavian Design
Teklan Frame Wool Rug in Green Pistachio Camel, by Layered, Scandinavian Design

Teklan Frame Wool Rug in Green Pistachio Camel, by Layered, Scandinavian Design

By Layered

Located in Stockholm, SE

This product is part of the Prism Palette collection, an exclusive collaboration between LAYERED and the Scandinavian visionary artist and designer Tekla Evelina Severin, known as Te...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

1920s Tan Camel Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 11'10''x14'8'' Wool Carpet
1920s Tan Camel Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 11'10''x14'8'' Wool Carpet

1920s Tan Camel Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 11'10''x14'8'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 11' 10'' x 14' 8'' - 360 x 447 cm ) Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Green, Ivory Beige Cream White 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional pie...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Camel Vase FolkArt Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3"x3'1" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'3" x 3'1" - 69 x 94 ) Antique American Hooked Rug American Floral Hooked, Circa Date: 1930s. This charming example of American folk artist...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet
1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet

1920s Camel Geometric Folk American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 8'4"x14"4' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug 8'4" x 14"4' Antique American Hooked Rug Room Size Wool Brown, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional textile represents...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

Pair of Directional Post Modern Poufs Ottomans in Curly Camel Teddy Bear Fabric

By Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Timelessly sexy pair of poufs ottomans by Directional professionally reupholstered in soft camel

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Fur

1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet
1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet

1920s Camel Geometric Folk Art American Hooked Rug 4'x7' Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 4' x 7' - 122 x 213 ) Antique American American Hooked Rug Ivory 1925, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional textile is a prime example of ear...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet
1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet

1930s Camel Floral Sprigs FolkArt American Hooked Rug 2'x15'8" Woven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' x 15'8" - 60 x 478 ) This early 20th century American rug is an exceptional example of "Americana," representing the utilitarian beauty a...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

1920s Camel Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'7" Handwoven Carpe
1920s Camel Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'7" Handwoven Carpe

1920s Camel Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x4'7" Handwoven Carpe

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug. Measures: 2'8 "x 4'7". Antique American Hooked Rug Small Scatter Size Wool Brown, Circa Date: 1920s. This charming, domestically produced textile exempl...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug
18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug

18th Century Camel Blue Chinese Ningxia Main Hall Carpet 12'8''x13'4'' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Main Hall Carpet Ningxia North Central China First Half of the 18th century Measures: 12'8" x 13'4" - 386 x 406 cm Structural Analysis Warp: cotton, white, natural, Z-4-S, hand-spun...

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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Flat Weave Kilim Tapestry Circa 1800's with Camel Wool
Antique Chinese Flat Weave Kilim Tapestry Circa 1800's with Camel Wool

Antique Chinese Flat Weave Kilim Tapestry Circa 1800's with Camel Wool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Antique Chinese flat weave kilim tapestry boasts a charming stripe pattern that exudes elegance. Handwoven in 1800, this piece is still in pristine condition and can be restored...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3D Effect 1930s Plush Turkish Tribal Runner in Warm-Hued Mohair, Camel, and Wool
3D Effect 1930s Plush Turkish Tribal Runner in Warm-Hued Mohair, Camel, and Wool

3D Effect 1930s Plush Turkish Tribal Runner in Warm-Hued Mohair, Camel, and Wool

By Turkoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

sumptuous with a naturally warm hue that reflects the properties of its undyed wool, mohair, and camel

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Champagne Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Camel Hair Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Champagne Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Camel Hair Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Champagne Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Camel Hair Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style Rug with Camel Field and Blue Border

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

borders with the open field in camel tones. This is a sophisticated contribution to the Chinese Deco rug

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Camel and Muted Taupe Tones 12'0 x 18'5
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Camel and Muted Taupe Tones 12'0 x 18'5

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Camel and Muted Taupe Tones 12'0 x 18'5

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 12'0 x 18'5 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Soft Camel and Muted Taupe Tones 12'0 x 18'5

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sultanabad Design Rug with Stylized Design in Light Camel, Cream & Garnet Red
Sultanabad Design Rug with Stylized Design in Light Camel, Cream & Garnet Red

Sultanabad Design Rug with Stylized Design in Light Camel, Cream & Garnet Red

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Vintage Sultanabad style fine rug with Stylized Floral Design in Cream and Garnet Red, Keivan Woven Arts / rug kb-97095, country of origin / type: Pakistan / Sultanabad. Measu...

Category

2010s Pakistani Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Camel Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the camel bar you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every camel bar was constructed with great care. Find 348 options for an antique or vintage camel bar now, or shop our selection of 80 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the camel bar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A camel bar made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made camel bar over the years, but those crafted by Woven Concepts, antique textiles galleries and Berber Tribes of Morocco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Camel Bar?

The average selling price for a camel bar at 1stDibs is $5,130, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.

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.