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Classic Geometric Blue Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug 6'x9' Reproduction Carpet
Classic Geometric Blue Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug 6'x9' Reproduction Carpet

Classic Geometric Blue Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug 6'x9' Reproduction Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug (6' x 9' - 182x 274) Handmade reproduction American Hooked Rug with traditional repeat pattern. This particular design is found in many timeless appl...

Category

Early 2000s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Hooked Rug with Playful Geometric Grid in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Playful Geometric Grid in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Playful Geometric Grid in Multicolor - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This antique hooked rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Runner Rug in Blue with Geometric Medallions Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x5 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond-Patchwork Geometric Design
Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond-Patchwork Geometric Design

Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond-Patchwork Geometric Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique American Hooked rug with diamond design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-1211, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1910 Ingenious in style, color and compo...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

1930s Small Multicolor Geometric Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Wool Rug
1930s Small Multicolor Geometric Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Wool Rug

1930s Small Multicolor Geometric Roses Folk Art Antique American Hooked Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9'' x 5'7'' - 114 x 170 ) Antique American Hooked Rug America Ivory 1930s, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Geometric American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug
1920s Antique Geometric American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug

1920s Antique Geometric American Hooked Wool Hallway Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug. Size: 2'2" x 12'0". Hallway Runner Rugs (2.02ft x 12ft), Circa Date: 1920s.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Beige Antique Folk Art Rustic Geometric Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug
1880s Beige Antique Folk Art Rustic Geometric Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

1880s Beige Antique Folk Art Rustic Geometric Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Dating back to circa 1880, this Antique American Hooked rug is a beautiful representation of late 19th-century regional folk art. Woven with a soft, versatile beige ground, this rect...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Astounding Blue Color Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 8 x 10
Astounding Blue Color Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 8 x 10

Astounding Blue Color Geometric Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 8 x 10

Located in New York, NY

American hooked rug. Measures: 8'0" x 10'0". Wool. Hand-woven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that express th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug
1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

1880s Multi Antique Folk Art Geometric Americana Modern Hooked Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

"Dating back to circa 1880, this Antique American Hooked rug serves as a charming and authentic piece of late 19th-century folk art craftsmanship. It features a vibrant multi-color g...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Folk Art, 1930s
Antique American Hooked Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Folk Art, 1930s

Antique American Hooked Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Folk Art, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 6'4" x 10'0". Antique American Hooked Allover Geometric Wool Multicolor Jewel Tones 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Patchwork Design Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274 × 370 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vibrant Multicolor Ground Allover Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug
Vibrant Multicolor Ground Allover Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug

Vibrant Multicolor Ground Allover Geometric Design Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 6' - 183 x 183 cm ) This highly textural piece is a superb example of the American hooked rug tradition, demonstrating the resourceful ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Framed Hooked Rug in Pink, Gold and Brown, Geometric - Rug & Kilim
Antique Framed Hooked Rug in Pink, Gold and Brown, Geometric - Rug & Kilim

Antique Framed Hooked Rug in Pink, Gold and Brown, Geometric - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 1x3 antique hooked rug is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim's collection of American hooked rug and folk art designs—an exemplar of early 20th century geometric designs in ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Hooked Geometric Rug 1'9" x 3'3"
Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Hooked Geometric Rug 1'9" x 3'3"

Nazmiyal Collection Antique American Hooked Geometric Rug 1'9" x 3'3"

Located in New York, NY

Small Scatter Size Bold Geometric Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug, country of origin: American, Circa date: Antique

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric, circa 1920-1930, featuring polychromatic braided stripes and geometric patterns.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Geometric Multicolor Stripe Pattern, Folk Art
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Geometric Multicolor Stripe Pattern, Folk Art

Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug, Geometric Multicolor Stripe Pattern, Folk Art

Located in Barrington, IL

A striking vintage American hand-hooked area rug, circa early 20th century, featuring a bold linear geometric pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug in Layered Diamond Design & Geometric
Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug in Layered Diamond Design & Geometric

Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug in Layered Diamond Design & Geometric

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Multicolor American Hooked Rug with Diamond Geometric Design, Rug N15-0301, country of origin / type: United States / American Craftsmen, circa early-20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman North and South American ...

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Geometric Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Tones  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Geometric Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Tones  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Geometric Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Tones Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 antique rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Patchwork Geometric Leaf Design
Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Patchwork Geometric Leaf Design

Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Patchwork Geometric Leaf Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique American Hooked rug with diamond patchwork geometric leaf design, rug l11-1101, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1910 Ingenious in style, color and co...

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Square Rug in Beige and Green Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Square Rug in Beige and Green Geometric Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Square Rug in Beige and Green Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x3 antique square rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of American hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool & Cotton, American Folk Art
Vintage Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool & Cotton, American Folk Art

Vintage Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool & Cotton, American Folk Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 2’ 9” x 5’ Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: America Material: Rag wool pile on a burlap foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persia...

Category

Vintage 1910s North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Superb Teal Geometric Design Color Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug 6 x 9
Superb Teal Geometric Design Color Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug 6 x 9

Superb Teal Geometric Design Color Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug 6 x 9

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Handmade Cotton Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 cm) American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American Hooked carpet utilizing strips of fabric to compose designs that expres...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric and Floral Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with floral designs, Keivan Woven Arts / rug L11-0606, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1930 Ingenious in style, co...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Runner with Geometric Design in Brown & Green - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Runner with Geometric Design in Brown & Green - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Runner with Geometric Design in Brown & Green - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Admirers of the craft will appreciate the sophisticated asymmetric grid design that demonstrates remarkable restraint and geometric precision rarely seen in hooked rugs of this period.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Antique American Modern Sunshine Geometric Folk Art Patterned Hooked Rug
1930s Antique American Modern Sunshine Geometric Folk Art Patterned Hooked Rug

1930s Antique American Modern Sunshine Geometric Folk Art Patterned Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

While many hooked rugs featured whimsical florals or animals, the geometric rigor of the “Sunshine and Shadow” design made these pieces highly sought after by early twentieth-century...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'9" - 183 x 268 ) ntique American Hooked Rug American Geometric Hooked - Loop Pile, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Geometric Warm Tan Rug Patchwork
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Geometric Warm Tan Rug Patchwork

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage American Hooked Geometric Warm Tan Rug Patchwork

Located in New York, NY

This rare vintage American hooked rug, dating from the early 20th century, is a stunning example of the ingenuity and charm of traditional American folk art. Crafted entirely by hand...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug
1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug

1880s Traditional American Geometric Folk Art Multicolor Antique Hooked Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a delightful and highly authentic small antique American Hooked accent rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring a versatile 2'2" x 3'6", this wool textile features a charmin...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2' 3'' x 3' 5'' - 68 x 104 cm) American Antique Multicolor Wool 1930s Hooked Small Scatter Size Rug, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1920s Multicolored Geometric Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Carpet
1920s Multicolored Geometric Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Carpet

1920s Multicolored Geometric Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 3'x5' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This highly organized structure aligns with the aesthetic principles found in fine geometric rugs, yet is softened by the textural variations of the hooked technique, which lends a c...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Brown Open Field and Geometric Borders, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Brown Open Field and Geometric Borders, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Brown Open Field and Geometric Borders, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 2x3 antique hooked rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric, circa 1920-1930, featuring polychromatic geometric borders.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 4'0" x 10'4". Hallway Runner Rugs (4ft x 10.04ft), Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional textile represents the height of the early 20th-century cra...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design in Multi Colors
Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design in Multi Colors

Checkerboard Vintage American Hooked Rug with Geometric Design in Multi Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Checkerboard vintage American hooked rug with geometric designs, rug S12-0907, country of origin / type: United States / Hooked, circa 1940 Ingenious in style, color and compositi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Distressed Style, Beige Multi-Color Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Distressed Style, Beige Multi-Color Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug, Distressed Style, Beige Multi-Color Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Inspired by the geometric sensibility of American hand-hooked rugs and their iconic look, the presentation of colorful geometry against a sophisticated, comfortable be...

Category

2010s Indian American Classical Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Brown, Red and Blue Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Brown, Red and Blue Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Brown, Red and Blue Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x4 antique hooked rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric, circa 1920-1930, featuring repetitive geometric patterns.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1940s Multicolor Jewel Tones Folk Art Geometric Antique American Hooked Wool Rug
1940s Multicolor Jewel Tones Folk Art Geometric Antique American Hooked Wool Rug

1940s Multicolor Jewel Tones Folk Art Geometric Antique American Hooked Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'6" x 3'4". Antique American Hooked 1940s Multicolor Jewel Tones Wool Allover Geometric Rug, Circa Date: 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral and Geometric Motif Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral and Geometric Motif Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral and Geometric Motif Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Vintage American Hooked Rug with Floral and Geometric Motif Size: 10'9" × 14'9" (327 × 449 cm) A striking example of early 20th-century American craftsmanship, this vintage hooked ru...

Category

Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet
1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug measures:5'4" x 8'8". Antique American Hooked Rug Hallway Runner Wool, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Small Multi Geometric Folk Art Antique American Knotted Wool Hooked Rug
1880s Small Multi Geometric Folk Art Antique American Knotted Wool Hooked Rug

1880s Small Multi Geometric Folk Art Antique American Knotted Wool Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

his is a delightful and highly authentic small antique American Hooked accent rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring a versatile 2' x 3'6", this wool textile features a charming m...

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Earth Tone Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x8'10" Woven Carpet
1900s Earth Tone Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x8'10" Woven Carpet

1900s Earth Tone Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'2"x8'10" Woven Carpet

Located in New York, NY

To possess this antique geometric American hooked rug is to own a monument to early American design.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Geometric Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'4''x6'4'' Wool Carpet
1930s Green Geometric Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'4''x6'4'' Wool Carpet

1930s Green Geometric Art Antique American Hooked Rug 6'4''x6'4'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 6' 4''x6' 4''. Antique American Hooked Rug Multicolor, Country of Origin: American USA Rugs, Circa Date: 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet
1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet

1930s Gray Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4''x3'7'' Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2' 4'' x 3' 7'' - 72 x 110 cm ) Antique American American Hooked Rug Multicolor 1935, Circa Date: 1935.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe
1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe

1940s Ivory Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'2"x3'8" Handwoven Wool Carpe

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'2" x 3'8". Antique Small Scatter Size 1940s Hooked American Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

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Geometric Hooked Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal geometric hooked rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every geometric hooked rug was constructed with great care. Find 57 options for an antique or vintage geometric hooked rug now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the geometric hooked rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A geometric hooked rug, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one geometric hooked rug that is appealing in its simplicity, but Stephen T. Anderson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Geometric Hooked Rug?

Prices for a geometric hooked rug start at $450 and top out at $28,800 with the average selling for $2,450.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.