$7,650
W 43.31 in L 64.57 in
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug in Perfect Condition Size
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'10" × 16'0" (330 × 487 cm) Circa: 17th century
Wool
17th Century Persian Esfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug
Wool
$5,591Sale Price|20% Off
W 55.12 in L 80.71 in
Vintage Ahmad Esfahan Rug Fine Persian Rug Esfahan Rug Geometric Overall
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Rug Kork Persian Exceptional Geometric 5' X 7' (140cm x 205cm) Circa
Wool
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 96.07 in L 131.89 in
Persian Esfahan Rug Wool & Silk Persian Rug Silk Foundation Black Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally Fine Wool & Silk Esfahan rug Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug 8x11 244cm x 335 "Very
Wool, Silk
Antique Esfahan Rug 135cm×209cm Fine Handmade Persian Rug Vintage 5×7 c.1880
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Esfahan Rug, 135cm x 209cm, Handmade 5x7 Rug, Circa 1880, showcases a detailed central
Wool
$8,810Sale Price|30% Off
W 81.11 in L 116.15 in
Black High Quality Antique Persian Isfahan Esfahan Rug Artisan 7x10 206x295cm
Located in New York, NY
High Quality Vintage Esfahan Artisan Handmade Rug Traditional 6'9" x 9'8" 7x10 206cm x 295cm
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Old World Charm Meets French Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
with beguiling ambiance, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Isfahan (Esfahan) rug beautifully
Wool
$59,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 192 in L 324 in
Isfahan Hand-Knotted New Zealand Wool Rose and Taupe Palace Size Medallion Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
This fine quality, new production Esfahan rug is a reproduction of the historic Persian rugs. High
Wool
$3,863Sale Price|20% Off
W 55.12 in L 81.89 in
Antique Persian Ghom Tehran Ghom Rug Handmade Persian Rug 5x7
Located in New York, NY
) Circa 1870 "This is a magnificent rare antique Persian Tehran Esfahan rug from 1880's. It has been
Wool
$9,200
W 70.87 in L 108.27 in
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$11,000
W 70.48 in L 111.03 in
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$6,500
W 59.85 in L 90.56 in
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Esfahan Antique Rug, Beige Blue Red Black - 4 x 6
Located in New York, NY
An Isfahan rug is a true masterpiece of Persian weaving, and your rug is no exception. Its
Wool, Cotton
$13,600
W 108 in L 210 in
1890s Beige Geometric Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9' x 17'6" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Central Persian Isfahan Carpet ( 9' x 17'6" - 275 x 533 ) Antique Large Esfahan
Wool
$8,800
W 63 in L 86 in
1950s Ivory Blue Gold Formal Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 5'3" x 7'2" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan rug, size: 5'3" x 7'2". Vintage Esfahan Persian Floral, Medallion Rug
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Islamic Art wall hanging will bring vibrant life where it is displayed. Esfahan Prayer Rug. Abrash. Hand
Wool, Silk
Omar Khayyam Esfahan wool and silk carpet
Located in New York, NY
can be hang on the wall very fine
Wool, Silk
Omar Khayam Esfahan wool and silk carpet
Located in New York, NY
Very finely woven
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Esfahan Carpet, Vase and Tree of Life Design
Located in London, GB
The present carpet was made in Esfahan, one of the great historic, cultural and weaving centres of
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Isfahans Rugs (or Esfahans Rugs) , claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to
Wool
Vintage Persian Silk and Wool Esfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Esfahan's superfluous curvilinear designs. The spectacular field showcases a graceful scalloped medallion
Wool, Silk
Mother Bird & Children Tree of Life Esfahan Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mother Bird & Children Tree Of Life Esfahan Cream, Walnut, Rust, Blue Size: 4.7 x 6.4 Age
Wool
Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This tremendous antique 17th century Esfahan rug is a regal, majestic work of art adorned with
Wool
Antique Persian Esfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Isfahans rugs (or Esfahans rugs), claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to
Early 17th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahans rugs and carpets (or Esfahans Rugs), claim a very proud tradition among Persian
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Shah Abba Design and Arabesque Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a light background. The vintage Persian Esfahan rug is surrounded by an arabesque Herati border on a
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Gustavian Grace and Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
colors. The rug is clean, but there are a few spot. Persian Esfahan Rug. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made
Wool
Antique Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeously intricate and masterfully crafted antique Oriental rug -- an antique Esfahan made
Wool
Antique Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
What immediately stands out on this extraordinary antique Isfahan are thesoft blue arabesques which radiate from smaller star medallions. Butthe real pattern that underlies and stuct...
Wool
Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Embracing the past and influencing future designs, this antique Esfahan carpet is a historic work
Wool
Vintage Sherkat Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Esfahan. This super fine wool rug measures 2.15m x 1.36m and still retains fringing. The design of the rug
Wool
Antique 17th Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent classical piece, a type generally attributed to Isfahan under the Safavid Shahs, displays the distinctive pattern of palmettes, tendrils, and cloudbands that would i...
Wool
Antique Silk and Wool Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
An allover reciprocal compartment design of ogival medallions and concave pentagons in shades of pale rose, salmon, gray, and saffron repeats across the field of this sumptuous antiq...
Wool
Silken Ivory Esfahan 400 Kpsi Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Silken ivory Esfahan 400 kpsi hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 5'7"x8'2" Primary materials
Silk
Hand Knotted Persian Esfahan 100 Percent Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand knotted Persian Esfahan 100 percent wool Oriental rug
Wool
Red Silken Esfahan 400 kpsi Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind silk with oxidized wool oushak hand knotted Oriental rug. It
Silk
1900 Antique Persian Esfahan Repetitive Design Ivory All-Over Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire
Wool
Wool and Silk Gallery Size Persian Esfahan 500 Kpsi Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wool and silk gallery size Persian Esfahan 500 Kpsi handmade rug. Measures: 4'2" x 12'8". Primary
Wool
Blue Overdyed Persian Esfahan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 7'5" x 10'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Rugs. This is
Wool
17th Century Esfahan Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Palmettes
Located in Milan, IT
by an all-over pattern of scrolling palmettes on a crimson background. Esfahan carpets were woven
Isfahan Persian Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This fine hand-knotted Persian rug was made in the city of Isfahan / Esfahan in central Iran
Wool, Silk
Blue Vintage Look Persian Esfahan Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Wool
Elegant Vintage Esfahan 1950 Short Term Price Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
representative pieces of high integrity, such as this Esfahan. Its very fine weave, thus of high durability and
Wool
Near Pair of Woodard Sculptura Lounge Armchairs Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Restored near pair of Sculptura armchair lounge chairs. Totally cleaned down and powder coated silver with new plastic floor glides. Sold as a set (2) One chair is slightly smaller ...
Iron
French Art Deco Day Bed
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco daybed with original fabric. Perfect for lounging on, one of the ends opens up for full body laying. Beautiful deco details. When the daybed is open widt...
Fabric
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Pottery
Neoclassical Style French Antique Ormolu and Marble Side Table
By Paul Sormani, Adam Weisweiler
Located in London, GB
This refined and elegant round side table, or gueridon, has a circular top of green veined marble. Running around the edge of the top of the table is a band of tole, which is mounted...
Marble, Ormolu, Tôle
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
Bakelite
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
Chesterfield Green Leather 3-Seater Sofa
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
The Chesterfield sofa, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an item that enriches any home and moves...
Leather
$18,950Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 39 in Dm 16 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted and white marble three-light candelabra (now electrified), ...
Marble, Ormolu
$20,000
H 79 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Venetian Hand-Painted Blind Door Secretary with Bookcase, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian blind door secretary with a carved scrolled decorative cornice, upper case bookcase with hand-painted parrots and foliage, slant top reveling a fitted interior desk, three l...
Brass
$19,500 / set
H 35.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Spectacular Pair of Marbro Lamps by Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, circa 1955
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lamps are shipped as photographed and described in the narrative. They have undergone meticulous professional restoration and are shipped complete with the new shad...
Brass
$20,000 / set
H 20.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinese Canton Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze-mounted Chinese Canton porcelain lamps Painted interior scenes with many people, each separated by floral designs, the neck with gil...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Gueridon Table
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique French gilt bronze and marble Gueridon center/side table with eagle heads and feet H 29 x D 29". Gilding in very good condition.
Marble, Bronze
Italian Antique Wood Bench with Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
It's an old , nice and sturdy chest. It has a single internal space, but three doors to open it where needed. The backrest is also comfortable so as not to lean against the wall: Y...
Fruitwood
$61,873 / set
H 40.56 in W 17.33 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson
Located in London, GB
This fine set comprises a cartel clock and barometer, each of which are crafted entirely in gilt bronze. The clock and barometer cases are identical, and take the form of a lyre. The...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$29,698Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that...
Leather
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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