Antique Persian style Dabir Kashan Carpet, 8'4" × 11'4"
Located in Evanston, IL
This elegant antique Dabir Kashan carpet is an exceptional example of the refined craftsmanship associated with the renowned Dabir workshop, Woven around 1910, it displays the super...
Wool
1900s Red and Rust Antique Kashan Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent late nineteenth-century Dabir Kashan rug is a premier example of “City Workshop” excellence, specifically originating from the esteemed Dabir looms.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Oversize Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Late 19th Century Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique late 19th century Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 12.4 x 8.5.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye,' “Contact Dealer.”
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and exquisite Antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Extremely Fine Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Rug, Persian Dabir Kashan, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Perisan Dabir Kashan Hand Knotted Circa 1900 Design: Floral Wool.
Wool
Antique Rug, Persian Dabir Kashan, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Extremly Fine Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Hand Knotted Circa 1910 Design: Directional flower Wool.
Wool
Handmade Antique Pair of Dabir Kashan Style Rugs, 1B488
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade pair of antique collectible Dabir Kashan style rugs in original good condition.
Wool
Handmade Antique Dabir Kashan Style Rug, 1880s, 1B711
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug in colourful wool with "grapes" design.
Wool
Unbelievable Early 20th Century Dabir Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Dabir Kashan rug with the most densely woven field we've ever seen containing myriad flowers, leaves, and vines, all woven in crimson, indi...
Wool
Handmade Antique Dabir Kashan Style Rug, 1890, 1B484
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique collectible Dabir Kashan style rug in original condition. This rug has very unusual design.
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan
Located in New York, NY
From the mid-19th to the early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet, Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Dabir Kashan stands among the most virtuoso, highly reputed of the Persian city workshops at the start of the 20th century.
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
From the mid-19th to the early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir.
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Regarded as the highest grade of carpets from Kashan, this antique Dabir rug displays a splendid directional repeating pattern with kaleidoscopic shapes and beautifully colored large...
Wool
Gorgeous Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug, Persia, circa First Quarter of the Twentieth Century - Here is a truly breathtaking antique Oriental rug - an antique Kahan Dabir rug that was woven...
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 11'10 X 9'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 11'10 X 9' Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 90 years Quali...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 12'3 X 9'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 12'3 X 9' Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: Center Medallion Approximate Age: 90 years Qualit...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabire Carpet, 8'9" x 16'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
From the mid-19th to the early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir.
Wool
$4,448Sale Price|20% Off
W 118 in L 163 in
9'10"x13'7" Red Antique Zoroastrian Mohajeren Sarouk Hand Knotted Wool 1910s 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...
Wool
$1,790Sale Price|72% Off
W 52.37 in L 80.32 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug Transform your home with this handmade antique Persian style Kashan rug, a piece that combines history and artistry. This stunning piece me...
Wool
1900s Red Antique Heriz Serapi Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 14'10"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 14'10" (108 x 178 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Serapi Large Room Size Wool Red Rug,, ...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique Persian Kashan (Keschan) rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a timeless piece of Persian artistry. Its intricate floral design and high-quality craftsmanship ma...
Wool
$13,066Sale Price|20% Off
W 114.18 in L 153.55 in
Traditional Red Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet Rust Oriental Rug 290x390cm
Located in Wembley, GB
Looking to upgrade your floors with an Antique Rug? This piece is sure to wow your guests… This fine wool rug was woven by hand in the 1920s and features a bold all-over central desi...
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool
1890s Red Antique Sultanabad Hand Knotted Rug 9'6" x 10'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug, 9'6" x 10'6" (114 x 126 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. This late-19th-century Informal ca...
Wool
1910s Red and Rust Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 12' x 15'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1910 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 12' x 15'8" (144 x 188 in), in red and rust tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a red field densely populated with detached floral sprays. A small medallion consisting of a floral cluster anchors the design....
Wool
$6,860
W 73 in L 110 in
Vintage Persian Kashan Style Wool and Silk 300 Line Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77526 vintage Persian Kashan style wool and silk 300 line rug with Traditional style. Vibrant colors with beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool and silk fine Chinese rug beautif...
Wool, Silk
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 110 in L 168 in
9'2"x14' Chili Red Antique Zoroastrian Serapi Hand Knotted Wool 1900s Clean 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...
Wool
1900s Antique Kerman Lavar Hand Knotted Rug 8' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Kirman hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 12' (96 x 144 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Kerman, Lavar Ivory 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s....
Wool
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 105 in L 140 in
Vintage Persian Style Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77142 Vintage Persian Style Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style. This hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Persian style Mashhad area rug features an ornate 16-point ...
Wool, Silk
1940s Red and Blue Vintage Kashan Hand Knotted Rug 10'4" x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1930 Kashan hand-knotted wool rug, 10'4" x 14' (124 x 168 in), in red, blue and navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. ...
Wool
$1,435Sale Price|70% Off
W 51.58 in L 80.71 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.2' x 6.5', 1920s - 1C1119
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug: Dimensions: This meticulously crafted rug measures 4.2’ x 6.5’ (131cm x 205cm), making it a substantial piece for larger spaces. Craftsman...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Room Size Wool Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-knotted room size Persian Kashan wool area rug 20th Century Beautiful traditional floral design, with predominant colors in red, blue, and ivory. Mea...
Wool
$2,877
W 116 in L 152 in
9'8"x12'8" Cinnabar Red Natural Dyes Hand Knotted Pure Wool Vintage Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Kashan, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Wool
Large Designer Sofa with Floating Side Tables, Split Pencil Reed
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Designer Sofa with Floating Side Tables, Split Pencil Reed design with Mirror glass on the side tables. Very unique sofa. Sofa has new foam cushions and was recovered in an off...
Fabric, Reed, Mirror, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$8,774
H 30 in Dm 31.5 in
Stunning & Timeless Alabaster and Nutwood Four Arm Art Deco Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the kind/best Art Deco pendant lights ever with a unique design and presence. This stunning, early 20th century, alabaster pendant with its rare 'circular-angular' design is...
Alabaster, Brass
$4,800 / set
H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Mid 20th Century Set of Salviati Murano Italian Art Glass Venetian Stemware 48pc
By Salviati
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid 20th Century Set of Salviati Murano Italian Art Glass Venetian Stemware & Bowls - 48 pcs
Art Glass
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Blue Area Rug 10' 0" x 13' 8"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Wool
Large Georgian mahogany framed sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant all original Georgian period sofa. The whole design is fabulous with neat tapered legs, finely carved arm supports and the show wood mahogany frame all around ...
Beech, Mahogany
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Antique Persian Heriz-Style Serapi Rug 8'11" x 11’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz-style Serapi Rug 8'11" x 11’7”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geo...
Wool, Cotton
$6,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.89 in D 21.07 in
Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ole Wanscher was a leading figure in Danish and Scandinavian design, as was his mentor, the legendary Kaare Klint, renowned to be the “father” of modern Danish furniture design. Toge...
Fabric, Wood
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 148 in L 220 in
12'4"x18'4" Rose Pink Vintage Zoroastrian Karman Worn Down Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Pink, Vintage Zoroastrian Kerman with Flower Medallion, Sheared Low, Distressed, Professionally Cleaned, Excellent Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Ru...
Wool
American Studio Craft Movement Free Form Enameled Copper Bowl
Located in Rochester, NY
American studio craft movement free form copper bowl. Hand hammered w/ age patinated mustard enameled interior and beautifully textured molten magenta red enameled glazed exterior. G...
Metal, Copper
$8,205Sale Price|20% Off
W 75.2 in L 116.54 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug 6.2' x 9.7', 1920s - 1W07
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug: Product Details: Name: Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug Size: 6.2’ x 9.7’ (approximately 6 feet 2 inches by 9 feet 7 inches) Origin...
Wool
McGuire Rattan 3 Seat Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic vintage McGuire of San Francisco Model C-1 sofa, featuring a thick, bent pole rattan frame with gracefully curved back. The rattan is lashed together with leather rawhide l...
Leather, Rattan
$10,937Sale Price|50% Off
W 108 in L 144 in
'The Shah" 1920s Antique Persian Mahal Feraghan Rug Provenance Reza Pahlavi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring home the elegance of Persian craftsmanship with this exquisite antique Persian Mahal Fereghan rug, an authentic piece from the early 20th century. Measuring 9x12 feet, this ha...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Brass Chandelier, Six Arms, Austrian Design
Located in London, GB
An elegant six-arm brass chandelier from Austria, dating to the 1960s. Defined by its clean, minimal contours and beautifully aged original patina, the design embodies the understate...
Brass
Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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