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Long Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design
Long Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design

Long Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Persian Bidjar long gallery sized rug features a all-over Sub-geometric design throughout the entirety of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Long Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design
Antique Persian Bidjar Long Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design

Antique Persian Bidjar Long Gallery Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique Persian Bidjar long gallery sized rug features a all-over sub-geometric design throughout the

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Signed Vintage Turkish Kars Rug. 5 ft 3 in x 17 ft
Signed Vintage Turkish Kars Rug. 5 ft 3 in x 17 ft

Signed Vintage Turkish Kars Rug. 5 ft 3 in x 17 ft

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Nomadic Design Signed Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Rug, Origin: Turkey, Circa date

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug
Distressed Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug

Distressed Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 59 in L 123 in

Distressed Shabby Chic Antique Khotan Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique shabby chic Khotan rug gallery size rug with faded grays, pinks, lavenders. 4'11'' x 10'3''

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurdish Rug. 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft 10 in
Antique Persian Kurdish Rug. 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft 10 in

Antique Persian Kurdish Rug. 6 ft 9 in x 19 ft 10 in

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Size Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rich Blue Samarkand Khotan Rug
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rich Blue Samarkand Khotan Rug

Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rich Blue Samarkand Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Blue Color Antique Khotan Gallery size rug Details rug no. j2674 size 6' 10" x

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Bohemian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Farahan Rug, circa 1910s
Antique Farahan Rug, circa 1910s

Antique Farahan Rug, circa 1910s

$6,000

W 60 in L 118 in

Antique Farahan Rug, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

This iconically Classic west Persian rustic gallery sized rug shows a dense all-over Herati pattern

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Green High-Low Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Green High-Low Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug in Green High-Low Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 6 x 12 gallery sized rug inspired by French Art Deco rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Deco

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 12 gallery size rug is an addition to the

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 12 gallery size rug is an addition to the

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim's Hand Knotted Aubusson Style Rug in Beige-Brown Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 6 x 12 gallery size rug is an addition to the

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Rug. 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in
18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Rug. 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in

18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Rug. 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Gallery Size Rug, Country Of Origin: China, Circa Date

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

century Kurdish gallery-size rug featuring an allover paisley pattern that creates a continuous and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Bibikabad Gallery Rug Featuring an Allover Herati Pattern and Deep Red
Persian Bibikabad Gallery Rug Featuring an Allover Herati Pattern and Deep Red

Persian Bibikabad Gallery Rug Featuring an Allover Herati Pattern and Deep Red

Located in Atlanta, GA

and depth, while the narrow inner borders frame the field with precision. This gallery-size rug blends

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900  13'5" x 25'0.
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900  13'5" x 25'0.

Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900 13'5" x 25'0.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This is a large dramatic gallery size rug. With its soft main field and deep border it will sit so

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Yazd Persian Rug in Beige Medallion Style by Rug & Kilim
Hand-Knotted Antique Yazd Persian Rug in Beige Medallion Style by Rug & Kilim

Hand-Knotted Antique Yazd Persian Rug in Beige Medallion Style by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rarity, this gallery sized rug embraces a medallion style pattern entwined in floral inspiration. Hand

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Camel Hair Gallery Rug, Handwoven, Circa 1900
Antique Persian Malayer Camel Hair Gallery Rug, Handwoven, Circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mehraban Yedder Gallery Size, Nomad Collection
Mehraban Yedder Gallery Size, Nomad Collection

Mehraban Yedder Gallery Size, Nomad Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31882 Size 8' 10" X 18' 1" Design Yedder Collection Nomad Material Wool Texture Pile

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Tavsot Gallery Size, Nomad Collection
Mehraban Tavsot Gallery Size, Nomad Collection

Mehraban Tavsot Gallery Size, Nomad Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31879 Size 9' 5" X 18' 7" Design Tavsot Collection Nomad Material Wool Texture Pile

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Brown Tribal Antique Caucasian Karabagh Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 14'8" Rug
1890s Brown Tribal Antique Caucasian Karabagh Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 14'8" Rug

1890s Brown Tribal Antique Caucasian Karabagh Gallery Carpet 6'8" x 14'8" Rug

Located in New York, NY

creating larger, “corridor” or “gallery” sized rugs that bridged the gap between the bold, geometric spirit

Category

Antique 1890s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Abrolhos Gallery Size, Haute Bohemian Collection
Mehraban Abrolhos Gallery Size, Haute Bohemian Collection

Mehraban Abrolhos Gallery Size, Haute Bohemian Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31888 Size 9' 1" X 18' 8" Design Abrolhos Collection Haute Bohemian Material Wool

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Kazak Seasons Gallery Size, Domicile Collection
Mehraban Kazak Seasons Gallery Size, Domicile Collection

Mehraban Kazak Seasons Gallery Size, Domicile Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31908 Size 9' 1" X 18' 5" Design Kazak Seasons Collection Domicile Material Wool Texture

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Gallery Size Khotan Rug
Large Gallery Size Khotan Rug

Large Gallery Size Khotan Rug

$6,750

W 86 in L 168 in

Large Gallery Size Khotan Rug

Located in New York, NY

Large Gallery Size Khotan rug from the middle of the century with a geometric design in deep blue

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug
Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

$7,650Sale Price|27% Off

W 130 in L 204 in

Gallery Size Antique Persian Kerman Herati Design Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Gallery size antique Persian Kerman Herati design rug. Measures: 10'10" x 17'0" Primary materials

Category

Antique 19th Century Pakistani Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Gallery Size Turkish Oushak  Rug
Zabihi Collection Green Gallery Size Turkish Oushak  Rug

Zabihi Collection Green Gallery Size Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Turkish Oushak, rare size and coloration in predominantly army green with hints of

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Beaux Arts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in

Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Decorative light blue antique Persian Malayer gallery size rug, country of origin / rug type

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

A remarkable tribal Ghashgai Gallery rug with an blue background, teal border with an all-over

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Futurist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug
Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

botanical motifs. The elongated, gallery format makes it ideal for either entry halls or as sturdy flat

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug
Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

composed of stylised botanical motifs. The elongated, gallery format makes it ideal for either entry halls

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug
Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Vintage Mid-Century Anatolian Gallery Size Kars Kilim Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A gallery-sized example of flat-woven wool kilim originating from Kars, located in eastern Anatolia

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Decorative Oriental Rug in Gallery Size
Vintage Chinese Decorative Oriental Rug in Gallery Size

Vintage Chinese Decorative Oriental Rug in Gallery Size

$1,916Sale Price|20% Off

W 160 in L 84 in

Vintage Chinese Decorative Oriental Rug in Gallery Size

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese Rug, gallery size, circa 1940 A one-of-a-kind antique Chinese Mandarin oriental

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug Gallery Size, circa 1930
Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug Gallery Size, circa 1930

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug Gallery Size, circa 1930

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage oversize Persian Sarouk rug gallery size, circa 1930. Measures: 15'2 x 29'6. The

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug
Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Zabihi Collection Large Gallery Size 19th Century Antique Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th-century Gallery-size Shirvan Antique Rug Details rug no. j3417 size 5' x 10' 8" (152 x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Repeating Design
Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Repeating Design

Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Repeating Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, Gallery size, circa 1930 A one-of-a-kind antique European

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rare gallery size dimensions and an atypical play of peach orange and beige-brown hues. This particular

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Circles
Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Circles

Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Circles

Located in New York, NY

Antique Northwest Persian carpet, Gallery size, size 8'5" x 4'2" An antique Northwest Persian

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Decorative Oriental Kilim Rug in Gallery Size
Vintage Turkish Decorative Oriental Kilim Rug in Gallery Size

Vintage Turkish Decorative Oriental Kilim Rug in Gallery Size

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Kilim Oriental rug, Gallery size 11'2" x 4'7" A vintage Kilim oriental rug in gallery

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Spanish Decorative Oriental Savonnerie Rug in Gallery Size
Antique Spanish Decorative Oriental Savonnerie Rug in Gallery Size

Antique Spanish Decorative Oriental Savonnerie Rug in Gallery Size

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie rug, Gallery size, circa 1920 A one-of-a-kind vintage Spanish

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Size Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

Category

Antique 1880s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stunning Floral Soft Brown Gallery Size Turkish Rug, Dated 1969
Stunning Floral Soft Brown Gallery Size Turkish Rug, Dated 1969

Stunning Floral Soft Brown Gallery Size Turkish Rug, Dated 1969

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind 20th century handwoven Plush Pile Turkish rug with an all-over floral motif on a

Category

20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Gallery Size, Repeating Rosettes in Soft Tones
Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Gallery Size, Repeating Rosettes in Soft Tones

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Gallery Size, Repeating Rosettes in Soft Tones

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kurd rug, Gallery size, circa 1920 A one-of-a-kind vintage Persian Kurd Oriental

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, in Gallery Size, with Foliate Design
Vintage Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, in Gallery Size, with Foliate Design

Vintage Bessarabian Kilim Flatweave Rug, in Gallery Size, with Foliate Design

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Bessarabian Kilim oriental rug in kaleghi (gallery) size, size 11'0 x 5'6, circa 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s European Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Wide Hallway Gallery Rug. Size: 6'7" x 18'7"
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Wide Hallway Gallery Rug. Size: 6'7" x 18'7"

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Wide Hallway Gallery Rug. Size: 6'7" x 18'7"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Karabagh rug, country of weaving origin: Caucasus, date circa late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Bessarabian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, Extra-Long Hotel Size Aisle Runner
Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, Extra-Long Hotel Size Aisle Runner

Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, Extra-Long Hotel Size Aisle Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

60735 Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, 05'00 x 21'09. Emulating timeless style with incredible

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Gallery Size Bakhtiari Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Antique Persian Gallery Size Bakhtiari Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Antique Persian Gallery Size Bakhtiari Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind antique Persian gallery size Bakhtiari pure wool hand knotted

Category

20th Century Persian Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gallery Size Overdyed Persian Malayer Worn Wool Handknotted Oriental Rug
Vintage Gallery Size Overdyed Persian Malayer Worn Wool Handknotted Oriental Rug

Vintage Gallery Size Overdyed Persian Malayer Worn Wool Handknotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Gallery Size Tribal Rug 5'10" x 12'
Vintage Moroccan Gallery Size Tribal Rug 5'10" x 12'

Vintage Moroccan Gallery Size Tribal Rug 5'10" x 12'

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Bold Red Vintage Moroccan Gallery Size Tribal Rug, Country of origin: Morocco, Circa date

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Gallery Size Heriz Rug, circa 1890 8'3 x 20'
Antique Persian Gallery Size Heriz Rug, circa 1890 8'3 x 20'

Antique Persian Gallery Size Heriz Rug, circa 1890 8'3 x 20'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The combination of size and detailed central floral pattern bring this antique Heriz rug into the

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Gallery Size Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gallery size rug available at 1stDibs. Each gallery size rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. If you’re shopping for a gallery size rug, we have 169 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gallery size rug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each gallery size rug bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one gallery size rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mehraban Rugs and Nazmiyal Collection produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gallery Size Rug?

The average selling price for a gallery size rug at 1stDibs is $6,770, while they’re typically $179 on the low end and $165,000 for the highest priced.

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.