Antique Ferahan Rug 2.03m X 1.32m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Ferahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with an allover Herati design on a midnight blue field and lighter indigo border.
Antique Early 1900s Persian Style Rugs
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Antique Ferahan Rug 2.03m X 1.32m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Ferahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with an allover Herati design on a midnight blue field and lighter indigo border.
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Antique Ferahan Rug 1.96m x 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Ferahan rug, woven circa 1910. This rug features an all over geometrical design of stylised flowers and vines on a terracotta field and indigo border.
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$1,952Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Sarouk ferahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite antique Sarouk Ferahan carpet, intricately handwoven towards the late 19th century. This stunning piece features a symmetrical, stylized floral motif with a central white m...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug, c.1920
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Hanging Piece Blooming Tree of Life Masterpiece for Floor Art or Hanging Piece Size: 4.1 x 6.4 Age: Antique C. 1920 Pile: Low with fantastic age-related patina....
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Antique Ferahan Rug - Late 19th Century Ferahan Carpet in Good Condition
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Ferahan Carpet - Late 19th Century Ferahan Carpet in Good Condition 260 x 344cm (8,53 x 11,28 ft) Ferahan carpets are usually made with the asymmetrical knot on a cotton fou...
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Fine Rose Background Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Sarouk Ferahan rug, decorated by a medallion and pendants pattern on a dark rose background.
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Fine White Ground Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely woven Sarouk Ferahan rug, decorated by a medallion and pendants pattern on an ivory background.
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Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug Size : 127 x 190 cm (50x74,8 In) A Timeless Beauty: Antique Ferahan Carpet from the Late 19th Century If you want to...
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Fine Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, c. 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
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$3,900
Artistic Ferahan Sarouk
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
At short term extreme discount, an investment collectible. Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved re...
Wool
$2,900
Classic Ferahan Sarouk
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finel...
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Ancient Palace Size Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, c. 1900-1915
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug in Dainty Flora & Suspended Vines, c. 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem
Located in Milwaukee, WI
High-End Collector's Antique Rug Majestic and Ancient Rare gem About: This is a fascinating piece, extremely old-world with those globe-like motifs in the corner spandrels. This is...
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Glorious Flower Ferahan Sarouk Antique Collectible
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is an especially fine Ferahan Sarouk, of particular beauty, especially due to the flowing flower designs in the field, delicate and refined, and at this short-term sale price a ...
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C. 1920 Ferahan Sarouk Hand-woven Wool 8.4 x 11.4
Located in Milwaukee, WI
C. 1920 Ferahan Sarouk Hand-woven Wool 8.4 x 11.4 Handmade antique rug.
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1900s Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 3'3" x 7'3"
Located in New York, NY
The red main border has Persian roots in Afshar and Ferahan village rugs. The condition is excellent for this circa 1900 Oushak scatter rug.
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet, 11'8" x 16'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
Before 1920s the Sarouk design was similar to that of the rug weaving centers of Ferahan and Tabriz. Most Sarouk rugs followed a very distinctive design and it depended on floral spr...
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Early 20th Century Ferahan Persian Cotton and Wool Rug
Located in Rome, IT
Early 20th century Ferahan Persian carpet, measures: cm 193 x 132. Some worn areas but still nice decorative piece. Very decorative piece.
Cotton, Wool
20th Century Sarugh Farahan
Located in Geneve, Geneve
Ferahan Oriental rugs originated from the Ferahan plain in the Arak district between Hamadan and Tehran, which is one of the most fertile, agriculturally productive areas in Persia.
Antique Ferahan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Ferahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a single medallion design on a charcoal grey field and large terracotta spandrels of floral sprays.
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Antique Ferahan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Ferahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with an allover Herati design on a midnight blue field and lighter indigo border.
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Antique Persian Ferahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large size antique ferahan rug featuring an all-over geometric ivory field surrounded by a navy border.
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Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Investment-level Ferahan rugs were not produced after the 1910s and the finer 19th and turn-of-the 20th century examples have become quite rare.
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Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Investment-level Ferahan rugs were not produced after the 1910s and the finer 19th and turn-of-the 20th century examples have become quite rare.
Wool
Antique Ferahan Rug 1.97m x 1.24m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A stunning antique Ferahan rug, hand woven circa 1880 with a stylised floral design on a rare ivory field and terracotta border.
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Antique Ferahan Rug 1.98m x 1.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Ferahan rug, woven circa 1910. The rug features a scrolling Mustafi design of interconnected flowers and vines on a deep indigo field surrounded by an elegant terr...
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Antique Sarouk Ferahan Rug 2.20m X 1.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Sarouk Ferahan rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a large medallion design on a rich tomato red field.
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Antique Persian Finely Woven Sarouk Ferahan Rug with Intricate Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan rug in blue background. Antique Persian Finely Woven Sarouk Ferahan rug with intricate details in navy blue background and red border. rug / D-0921 T...
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Multi-Layered Medallion Antique Persian Sarouk-Ferahan Rug in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi-layered medallion antique Persian Sarouk-Ferahan rug in red and blue, rug m14-0402, country of origin / type: Iran / Sarouk-Ferahan, circa 1880 This fine Ferahan-Sarouk carpet...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan Rug 9 x 12
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan Carpet with a central medallion and all over floral design.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic late 19th century Persian Sarouk Ferahan rug with herati field and medallion. Excellent Pile and condition for its age.
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Handmade Antique Persian Sarauk Farahan Rug 4.3' x 6.10', 1900s - 2B31
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embrace the timeless elegance of Persian weaving with this exquisite Sarouk Ferahan Rug, hailing from Persia and dating back to circa 1900.
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Antique Persian Feraghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
True pieces of art made exclusively for Persian aristocracy, Ferahan rugs are widely known for their stunning ornamentations and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Navy Mint Green Terracotta Color Shabby Chic Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Investment-level Ferahan rugs were not produced after the 1910s and the finer 19th and turn of the 20th century examples have become quite rare.
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Handmade Antique Persian Farahan Rug 1.8' x 2.3', 1880s - 1D140
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Bring home a piece of Persian heritage with this exquisite antique Ferahan rug. Hand-knotted around the end of 19th century, it showcases the rich artistry and durability of Persian ...
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug with a Central Medallion and Geometric Design.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
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Antique Sedona Ferahan Sarouk Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sedona Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug Soft Earthy Hues With Warm And Cool Hues Size: 4.3 x 6.7 Age: Antique, C. 1920-30's Pile: Low with incredible age-related patina.
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Antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk Carpet with a Central Medallion and Floral Design.
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Antique Sensational Fine Ferahan-Malayer Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sensational Antique Rug Fine Ferahan-Malayer Terracotta, Ice & Greens Size: 4.3 x 6.4 Age: Antique, C. 1920-30's Pile: Low with age-related wear and lovely patina throughout.
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Antique Persian Sarouk Ferahan
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding antique Farahan Sarouk carpet is primarily characterized by its classical composition and as a prime example of some of the very best achievements of Persian weavers...
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C. 1920 Ferahan Sarouk Hand-knotted Wool Rug 3.5 x 4.11
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Gorgeous Antique Ferahan Sarouk Aubergine Purple, Lilac, Plum, Melon, Peacock Blues Size: 3.5 x 4.11 Age: Antique, C. 1920-30's Pile: Low with age-related wear and patina, some mi...
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W 41.25 in L 60.25 in
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Ferahan Sarouk Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-knotted Persian Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug features an all-over and symmetric floral design, dominating colors include reds an blues, circa 1910 Measures: 60.25" L x...
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Oversized Antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk Coral and Blue Rug, late 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A late 19th Century Ferahan Sarouk a with coral field color and beautiful shades pinks, greens and indigo and navy blue. Delicate floral motifs with meandering vines. A very finely w...
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Antique Persian Feraghan Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Western Persian Feraghan (Ferahan) antique rug, the midnight field with an allover design of animals, floral vinery, and decorative vases in a bold color palett...
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk, 9'2" x 11'9"
Located in Evanston, IL
Before 1920s the Sarouk design was similar to that of the rug weaving centers of Ferahan and Tabriz. Most Sarouk rugs followed a very distinctive design and it depended on floral spr...
Wool
Wonderful Antique Mohajeran Sarouk
Located in Evanston, IL
Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was similar to that of the rug weaving centers of Ferahan and Tabriz. Most Sarouk rugs followed a very distinctive design and it depended on floral...
Wool
Exquisite Connoisseur Persian Sarouk Ferahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
The best antique Ferahan rugs woven 90-175 years ago are considered to be among the most original and artistic antique room size carpets ever woven in Persia.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Symmetrical Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1900, Small size An antique Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug, size 6'3" x 4'0", circa 1900.
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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Room size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental rug, circa 1900, Room size An antique Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug, size 12'3" x 8'7", circa 1900.
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Vintage Farahan Sourak Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Ferahan Sarouk rug is a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Hamadan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Hamadan rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a floral design on a pinky red field and indigo border. Wonderful secondary colours of blues and golds and a highly decora...
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Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the g...
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Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century Hand-knotted Malayer Sarouk rug from Persia, Early 20th Century. Palette of salmon/coral with indigo spandrels and border, ivory and l...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 1930s Persian Sarouk rug with a crimson field. The central medallion is a floral cluster with a cream core, surrounded by an all-over pattern of flowering sprays, bota...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a stunning camel field. The central medallion is a stepped diamond form. Surrounding this center are delicate botanical ...
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19th Century Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a central medallion with scrolling vines on an indigo background, on a field of multicolored flowers, surrounded by an amazin...
Wool
19th Century Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug with a wonderful multi-colored floral pattern surrounded by a contrasting floral pattern.
Wool
$23,014Sale Price|20% Off
W 114.18 in L 151.58 in
Bobyrug’s Wonderful room size antique Heriz style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a magnificent antique Heriz-style rug, boasting exquisite geometric and decorative patterns in rich, natural hues. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-knotted with sumptuo...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Khamseh rug, handwoven circa 1890 with a 3 medallion design of stylised flowers and the famous Khamseh chickens on an indigo field. Fabulous wool, great dyes a...
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Heriz rug Measurement: 9'2" x 13'2".
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Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Fine Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of a 19th-century Afshar rug, featuring a captivating Botteh design and enchanting natural colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a wool foundati...
Wool
Early 20th Century Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with an all-over pattern of flowers in vases on a natural undyed wool background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
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19th Century Persian Lavar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 19th century Persian Lavar rug with amazing intricately woven pattern depicting birds amidst a "jungle" of flowering vines, surrounded by complementary bird and floral...
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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....
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Early 20th Century Persian Nahavand Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1910s Persian Nahavand rug with a repeating boteh pattern set against a cream field. The center is filled with rows of stylized paisley motifs, each detailed with angular...
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.05m x 1.46m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a single medallion floral design on a terracotta field and indigo border. Wonderful secondary colours of greens, pinks an...
Wool
$6,400
W 105 in L 144 in
9 x 12 Contemporary Designed Khotan Style Wool Rug Handmade In Light Mist Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a soft Mist Gray background, beautifully accented by delicate touches of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its intricate all-over interloc...
Wool
$1,829Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 23.23 in D 24.41 in
Stunning Set Of Six Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic set of six carved mahogany and upholstered dining chairs in Chippendale style, late 19th century and later reupholstered; the openwork bac...
Hardwood
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
Wool
Antique Stained Glass Window of Saint Edmund
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Saint Edmund reclaimed from Beeleigh Abbey. This dramatic stained glass window reads 'Saint Edmund’ on a religious scroll. Competent...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 88.19 in L 120.08 in
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Located in New York, NY
A rare and magnificent vintage Mohtasham rug featuring an intricate geometric design and exceptionally fine craftsmanship, dating to circa 1960. This handmade piece showcases superb ...
Silk
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Wool, Cotton
$440Sale Price|70% Off
W 35.44 in L 56.3 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug from the 1920s: Dimensions: Size: 2.9’ x 4.6’ (90cm x 143cm) Shape: Rectangular Material and Condition: Crafted from wool, this rug ensure...
Wool
$5,367 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking pair of Italian lounge chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, this early edition of the iconic Carlotta model, manufactured late 1960s/ early 1970s, embodie...
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Dos Gallos Custom Oakwood Bench with Scalloped Back and Apron
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom scalloped bench in oak. Hand planed, heavy distress oil rubbed finish. Can be made in any size,, oak or walnut and in a variety of finishes. Made by Dos Gallos Studio in Los A...
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary madder red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sky blue navy indigo and soft ivory. Thes...
Wool
$5,000
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
1987 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Lounge Chair, model 250LS, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This example was produced by Knoll in the United States in 1987. It fe...
Steel
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
W 125 in L 173 in
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...
Wool
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
W 216 in L 164 in
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a vibrant red field with florals all over. 196 knots per square inch. Reds, blues, pinks...
Wool, Cotton
The Golden Serenade: An Antique Indian Khorassan Rug of Refined Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
71981 Antique Indian Khorassan Rug, 08'08 x 11'10. In the golden twilight of India’s weaving renaissance, this hand-knotted wool antique Indian Khorassan rug emerges as a paragon of ...
Wool
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 97 in D 42 in
Conant Ball Mid Century Drop Leaf Maple Dining Table with 4 Leaves!
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Madison, WI
Absolutely awesome RARE Leslie Diamond Conant Ball dining table complete with all original leaves to the set! The table framework has two leaves built-in, which can serve as a drop l...
Maple
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 114 in L 150 in
Antique Persian Wool Area Rug Ornamental Medallion Floral Bird Trophy Urn Vase
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand knotted Persian rug featuring a field of reds and blues with ornaments, trophy urns or vases, various birds and floral accents. Shades of reds, blues, orange, cream or b...
Wool
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.)
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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.
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In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
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