$2,665Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage Distressed Persian Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 20th century vintage distressed Persian rug with a solid purple motif. This rug measures at 9' x
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Distressed Persian Rug with a Modern Design in Gray and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Persian rug with a modern design in gray background and midnight blue highlights, rug
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Modern Distressed Persian Rug with Medallion Design in Charcoal and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charcoal and gray Medallion design modern distressed Persian rug, rug crv-10046875, country of
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Zabihi Collection 19th Century Distressed Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A naturally distressed Persian Farahan rug from the late 19th century circa 1875, measures: 3'7" x
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$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Design in Dark Blue, Green & Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Design in Dark Blue, Green & Gray & White. Measures
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Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Modern Design in Shades of Gray & Charcoal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with All Over Modern Design in Shades of Gray, Charcoal & White
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Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug in Light Blue and Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Muted Persian Tabriz Rug With Large Tribal Medallion in Earthy Tones. Vintage Distressed
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Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76820 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 9'03 x 13'03. Brimming with casual elegance, incredible detail
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Distressed Antique Persian Rug with Abstract Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Antique Persian Rug with All Over Modern abstract Design in Teal Blue, Blue, taupe, tan
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61128 Antique Persian Mahal rug, 04'04 x 06'06. With its distressed composition, incredible detail
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Distressed Vintage Rug with Abstract Design in Silver, Blue, Gray, L. Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Measures: 11 x 15'7. Distressed vintage Persian large abstract Rug with Modern Design/ abstract design
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Faded Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
61244 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'09 x 12'00. Emulating understated elegance with
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Distressed Antique Persian Rug, Understated Elegance Meets Relaxed Familiarity
Located in Dallas, TX
78597 Distressed Antique Persian Joshegan Rug, 10'00 x 13'06. Traditional sensibility meets
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1880s Antique Persian Farahan Rug, Weathered Beauty Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
design aesthetic and time-softened colors in this distressed Persian rug work well with the rustic and
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Distressed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug with Faded Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
. Characterized by sensual decadence and casual elegance, this distressed Persian rug will take on a curated lived
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$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Modern Design in Warm Gray-Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Modern Design in Shades of Warm Gray, Silver, and Blue
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Distressed Antique Persian Azerbaijan Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60947 Distressed Antique Persian Azerbaijan Gallery rug 4'10 x 09'08. With its time-softened colors
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Light Blue and Earth Tones by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug in Light Blue and Earth Tones. Vintage
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Distressed Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Rugged Beauty Meets Weathered Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
in this distressed antique Persian Serapi rug. The faded geometric design and earthy colorway woven
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Weathered Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53762 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer rug 03'04 x 05'05 Emanating sophistication with rustic
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Bolster Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century distressed Persian rug Measures: 10" x 19".
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Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in Measures: 19" x 20".
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Light Green, Brown & Tan Persian Tabriz Antique Rug in All Over Herati Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Persian Tabriz rug has been distressed and bears an all-over sub-geometric Herati design
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Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Modern Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53238 distressed antique Persian Malayer rug with Modern Rustic Tribal style. With its perfectly
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Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60976 Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug 03'02 x 04'00. Emanating sophistication and
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Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Rustic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century distressed Persian rug in Measures: 19" x 20".
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Haji Khalili Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 09'00 x 12'00.
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
74846 Haji Khalili Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. This hand-knotted wool Haji Khalili
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Distressed Neutral Antique Persian Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Rustic Finesse
Located in Dallas, TX
distressed antique Persian Hamadan rug. The tribal design and earthy colorway woven into this piece work
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Distressed Vintage Persian Viss Rug, Rustic Finesse Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
, this distressed Persian rug effortlessly captures the charm of nomadic traditions. Its warm and
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60681, distressed antique Persian Mahal rug with traditional English rustic style. With its
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60666 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style 10'00 x 12'03
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60682 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style 06’04 x 09’07
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53232, distressed antique Persian Mahal rug with Rustic American Colonial style. Displaying well
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Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Rustic yet refined, this distressed Persian rug runner would also complement
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Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Austere Elegance Meets Relaxed Familiarity
Located in Dallas, TX
. With its weathered bucolic charm and rustic sensibility, this distressed Persian rug cultivates laid
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Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic French Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60896 distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with Rustic French Cottage style 10'04 x 13'08. With
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51531, distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with Modern Industrial style. With the harmony of an
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Rustic Old World English Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60842, distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with rustic old world English style 08'10 x 11'03
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Modern William and Mary Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76827 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Modern William and Mary Style. With its neutral
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Distressed Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic Hamptons Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53475, distressed vintage Persian Mahal rug with Rustic Hamptons Cottage style. Understated
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
61103 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'10 x 09'10. Discover the perfect union of
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Distressed Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet, 11'10 x 18'08
Located in Dallas, TX
. Effortlessly chic and tastefully understated, this oversized distressed Persian rug transcends time and trends
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Modern Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53250 distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with Modern Rustic Artisan style. With ornate details
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53222, distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with modern industrial style. Warm and inviting with
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Persian Heriz Rug with Large Central Medallion and Faded Earth-Tone Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian rug, tribal Heriz floor covering, distressed Persian rug, collectible Heriz area rug.
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Carpet, 09'00 x 12'02
Located in Dallas, TX
76823 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Modern Rustic Style 09'00 x 12'02. With its
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Antique Worn Persian Tribal Hamadan Rug, Rugged Beauty Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
in this distressed vintage Persian Hamadan rug. The rugged tribal pattern and earthy colorway woven
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Distressed Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug with English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53274, distressed vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug with English Country Cottage style. Light and
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1910's Rustic Antique Persian Tribal Karabakh Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78003 Distressed Antique Persian Karabakh Rug, 03'08 x 05'01. Emanating sophistication and nomadic
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Antique Persian Mahal Distressed Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
. Rug Number 26897 Size 10' 3" x 13' 3" Collection Antique/Vintage, Overdye/Distressed Material Wool
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Distressed Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This distressed antique Sultanabad features taupe and varied indigo ground tones, with a barn-red
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Distressed Antique Persian Rug 5'8''x8'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Discover the elegance and timeless appeal of this antique Persian hand-knotted wool rug. Renowned
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Vintage Persian Senneh Rug with American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, this distressed Persian rug would ground nearly any space with its calm sophistication. Perfect for a
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1910's Distressed Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60983 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 05'06 x 09'02. A vision of earthy refinement and
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Oversized Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
71615 Distressed Antique Bibikabad Persian Rug 11'06 X 24'00. Effortless beauty with rustic
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$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Camel Hair Gallery Rug, Handwoven, Circa 1900
Located in Barrington, IL
, gallery size rug, Herati design rug, Persian corridor rug, distressed Persian rug, early 1900s Persian rug
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Antique Persian Distressed Wool Rug 8'8''x11'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
interiors. Perfect for both contemporary and classic settings, this Persian rug serves as a versatile
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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.
Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.
Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively
Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.
The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.
The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.
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