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Carpet 12 X 18

Vintage Chinese Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet, 11'11 x 17'11
Vintage Chinese Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet, 11'11 x 17'11

Vintage Chinese Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet, 11'11 x 17'11

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Vintage Chinese Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet, 11'11 x 17'11

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in China. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 18 Rug. Measures: 11'11 x 17'11. Date: 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Chinese Tabriz Silk Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Vintage Chinese Tabriz Silk Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

Vintage Chinese Tabriz Silk Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in China. Hotel Lobby size carpet 12 x 18 Rug. Measures: 11'11 x 18'02. Date: 1970s-1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'

Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Large Indo Persian Tabriz Rug - 18'-6" x 12'

Category

1990s Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Aubusson Style Handwoven  Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'
Aubusson Style Handwoven  Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'

Aubusson Style Handwoven Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting by Russian theatre artist Ludmila Slavinsky who imbued an Empire Aubusson design with the drama of a set for the Bolshoi Ballet. Made with ancien...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Romanian Ivory Mashhad Area Rug, 12'00 x 18'05
Vintage Romanian Ivory Mashhad Area Rug, 12'00 x 18'05

Vintage Romanian Ivory Mashhad Area Rug, 12'00 x 18'05

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in Romania. Measures: 12'00 x 18'05. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 18 Rug. Date: 1980's.

Category

Late 20th Century Romanian Tabriz Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft
Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft

Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alpujarra rug, Origin: Spain, circa mid-20th century– Size: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m).

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Indo Kashan Rug, Wool, 12' x 18', 20th Century
Antique Hand-Knotted Indo Kashan Rug, Wool, 12' x 18', 20th Century

Antique Hand-Knotted Indo Kashan Rug, Wool, 12' x 18', 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

12' x 18'. Situated on the caravan route to India in central Persia is the town of Kashan famed as one of the top quality production areas.

Category

20th Century Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'
One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'

One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan, an admirer of the great 18th century English textile artist Ana Maria Garthwaite. The colors are inspired by early 20th cent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Donegal Style Rug 18' X 12'
20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Donegal Style Rug 18' X 12'

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Donegal Style Rug 18' X 12'

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Monumental 20th century Turkish Oushak rug made in the Irish decorative arts and crafts donegal style of Gavin Morton. This stunning and large rug measures 17.8 feet wide by 12 feet ...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Cotton

Distressed Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 12' x 18'
Distressed Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 12' x 18'

Distressed Shabby Chic Vintage Turkish Rug, circa 1940 12' x 18'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Distressed, shabby chic. The rug is solid but with low pile with areas where the warp is showing and a distressed look that adds to its beauty and charm. The rug has a solid foundati...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12' x 18'
Gray Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12' x 18'

Gray Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12' x 18'

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

2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 5"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 5"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 5"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Gray Fine Jacquard Wool and Silk Hand Loomed XL Oriental Rug 12' x 18'
Light Gray Fine Jacquard Wool and Silk Hand Loomed XL Oriental Rug 12' x 18'

Light Gray Fine Jacquard Wool and Silk Hand Loomed XL Oriental Rug 12' x 18'

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

2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vintage Art Deco Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in
Vintage Art Deco Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in

Vintage Art Deco Indian Rug. Size: 12 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Deco Rug, Country Of Origin: India, Circa date: Early 20th century. Size: 12 ft 7 in x 18 ft 7 in (3.84 m x 5.66 m)

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Palace Rug with Romantic English Country Cottage Style
Vintage Indian Palace Rug with Romantic English Country Cottage Style

Vintage Indian Palace Rug with Romantic English Country Cottage Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Made in India. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 18 Rug. Measures: 11'09 x 17'10. Date: 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian French Provincial Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 2"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 7"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 7"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 7"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 1"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 1"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 1"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Gray Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 0"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 0"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 4" x 18' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 6"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 6"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Black Area Rug 12' 2" x 18' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 0"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 0"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Brown, 12' 0" x 18' 6"
Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Brown, 12' 0" x 18' 6"

Mogul, One-of-a-kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Brown, 12' 0" x 18' 6"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Brown, 12' 3" x 18' 0"
Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug  - Brown, 12' 3" x 18' 0"

Mogul, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug - Brown, 12' 3" x 18' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

One-Of-A-Kind Hand Knotted Oriental Mogul Red Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"
One-Of-A-Kind Hand Knotted Oriental Mogul Red Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"

One-Of-A-Kind Hand Knotted Oriental Mogul Red Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 0"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1850s Blue Foo Dog Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 12'6"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug
1850s Blue Foo Dog Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 12'6"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug

1850s Blue Foo Dog Antique Chinese Ningxia Carpet 12'6"x18'2" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia Carpet with Foo Dogs ( 12' 6" x 18' 2" - 380 x 555) Antique Large Chinese - Ningxia Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s.

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Exceptional Oversize Antique 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Exceptional Oversize Antique 19th Century Indian Amritsar Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Amritsar carpet. Measures: 18 x 12. Contact dealer for more information.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Ivory and Blue Color with Geometric Design Antique Dhurrie Rug
Outstanding Ivory and Blue Color with Geometric Design Antique Dhurrie Rug

Outstanding Ivory and Blue Color with Geometric Design Antique Dhurrie Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Indian Cotton Dhurrie Carpet ( 12' x 18' 6" - 365 x 564 cm ) All-cotton Dhurries are the perfect summer carpets, and here the sandy sand and the light blue sea are perfectly ba...

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Large  Vintage Kilim    12' 6 x 18' 1
Large  Vintage Kilim    12' 6 x 18' 1

Large Vintage Kilim 12' 6 x 18' 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

Impressively large Vintage Bessarabian Kilim with a neutral tone body and all over geometric design in a diagonal repeat pattern.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Western European Rugs

Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug. 12 ft 6 in x 18 ft 3 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug. 12 ft 6 in x 18 ft 3 in

Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug. 12 ft 6 in x 18 ft 3 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 6 in x 18 ft 3 in (3.81 m x 5.56 m).  

Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Palace Size 12 x 18 Navy Green Red Yellow and Peach Oushak Rug
Rare Antique Palace Size 12 x 18 Navy Green Red Yellow and Peach Oushak Rug

Rare Antique Palace Size 12 x 18 Navy Green Red Yellow and Peach Oushak Rug

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a phenomenal palace size 12 x 18 feet Oushak rug of Turkey. There are gorgeous jewel tones of yellows, peach, and emerald greens set on a vibrant red and navy field.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 8"
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 8"

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Pink Area Rug 12' 0" x 18' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 9" x 18' 10"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 9" x 18' 10"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 12' 9" x 18' 10"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in
Large Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in

Large Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Size Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in (3.91 m x 5.59 m) ...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Cotton and Wool Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 3 in x 18 ft 9 in
Large Cotton and Wool Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 3 in x 18 ft 9 in

Large Cotton and Wool Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 12 ft 3 in x 18 ft 9 in

Located in New York, NY

Large Size Breathtaking Rare Cotton Antique Tabriz Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 12 ft 3 in x 18 ft 9 in (3.73 m x 5.7...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Mogul Orange Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 8"
One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Mogul Orange Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 8"

One-of-a-Kind Hand Knotted Floral Mogul Orange Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 8"

Located in Norwalk, CT

With understated palettes and allover designs, the rugs in the Mogul Collection will bring timeless sophistication to any room. Influenced by a spectrum of Turkish, Indian, and Persi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Manchester Kashan in All Over Vase Pattern in Red, Green, Blue
Vintage Persian Manchester Kashan in All Over Vase Pattern in Red, Green, Blue

Vintage Persian Manchester Kashan in All Over Vase Pattern in Red, Green, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

The "Manchester Kashan" rugs are renowned worldwide for their beauty because of their brilliant design and the high quality of the wool used in weaving the carpet. Dimensions: 12' ...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m)
Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m)

Vintage Spanish Alpujarra Rug. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m)

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Alpujarra rug, Origin: Spain, circa mid-20th century– Size: 12 ft x 18 ft (3.66 m x 5.49 m) This superb vintage Spanish rug from Alpujarra showcases an extraordinary repea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navy Blue Background Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 2 in x 18 ft
Navy Blue Background Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 2 in x 18 ft

Navy Blue Background Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 2 in x 18 ft

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Navy Blue Background Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian, Circa date: 1900, size: 12 ft 2 in x 18 ft (3.71 m x 5.49 m)

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Beni Ourain Design Ivory Cream Modern Rug 12' x 18'
Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Beni Ourain Design Ivory Cream Modern Rug 12' x 18'

Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Beni Ourain Design Ivory Cream Modern Rug 12' x 18'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Large Size Tribal Geometric Moroccan Beni Ourain Design Ivory Cream And Brown Color Modern Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern Rug

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 4"
Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 4"

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Beige Area Rug 12' 1" x 18' 4"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Carpet 12 X 18 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carpet 12 x 18 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carpet 12 x 18 — often made from fabric, wool and metal — can elevate any home. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage carpet 12 x 18 now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carpet 12 x 18 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carpet 12 x 18 bearing Modern, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carpet 12 x 18 over the years, but those crafted by Ben Soleimani and Nazmiyal Collection are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carpet 12 X 18?

Prices for a carpet 12 x 18 start at $1,800 and top out at $185,000 with the average selling for $20,600.

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.