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Modern Carpet Handmade Needlepoint Rug, Green Leopard Print Area Rug
Modern Carpet Handmade Needlepoint Rug, Green Leopard Print Area Rug

Modern Carpet Handmade Needlepoint Rug, Green Leopard Print Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This modern style needlepoint rug has been woven with a contemporary colour palette of green, brown

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet
5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

5.4x8.8 Ft Hand-Made Turkish Area Rug in Green, Modern Wool and Cotton Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

, Utility/Laundry Room Shape: Rectangle Type: Area Rug Style: Modern and Contemporary Color: Green Country

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Traditional Green Baige Rug Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Wool Handwoven Runner
Traditional Green Baige Rug Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Wool Handwoven Runner

Traditional Green Baige Rug Carpet Aubusson Style Area Rug Wool Handwoven Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

ivory blue background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant piece's colour and design make it

Category

1990s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in pure wool in an olive-green tone. 1960s/70s
Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in pure wool in an olive-green tone. 1960s/70s

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet in pure wool in an olive-green tone. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer Rya carpet, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya carpet in pure wool in an olive-green

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet with a dense pile in shades of green and beige
Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet with a dense pile in shades of green and beige

Scandinavian designer. Rya carpet with a dense pile in shades of green and beige

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer Rya carpet, 1960/70s. Hand-knotted rya carpet in wool with a dense pile in

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

Materials

Wool

12x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
12x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

12x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This green wool rug features a hand knotted pile construction and originates from China. It serves

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x8 Green Flat Weave Wool Botanical Totem Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
6x8 Green Flat Weave Wool Botanical Totem Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

6x8 Green Flat Weave Wool Botanical Totem Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This green wool rug features a flat weave construction typical of Kilim style floor coverings. The

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Scrollwork Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This hand knotted pile rug is crafted from wool and features a primary green color. Originating

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Detailed Floral Scrollwork Geometric Carpet Rug
6x9 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Detailed Floral Scrollwork Geometric Carpet Rug

6x9 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Detailed Floral Scrollwork Geometric Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This green wool rug features a durable hand knotted pile construction. Originating from China, this

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Floral Antique Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts Carpet 9'6"x14'6" Wool Rug
1930s Green Floral Antique Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts Carpet 9'6"x14'6" Wool Rug

1930s Green Floral Antique Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts Carpet 9'6"x14'6" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet 9' 6"x 14' 6" Antique Donegal - Arts

Category

Vintage 1930s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Handmade Chinese Carpet in Seafoam Blue and Seafoam Green
Large Handmade Chinese Carpet in Seafoam Blue and Seafoam Green

Large Handmade Chinese Carpet in Seafoam Blue and Seafoam Green

$23,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 121 in L 185 in

Large Handmade Chinese Carpet in Seafoam Blue and Seafoam Green

Located in New York, NY

green. Measures: 10' 1" x 15' 5"

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.5x10 Ft Vintage Decorative Rug, Hand Made Turkish Wool Carpet Re-Dyed in Green
6.5x10 Ft Vintage Decorative Rug, Hand Made Turkish Wool Carpet Re-Dyed in Green

6.5x10 Ft Vintage Decorative Rug, Hand Made Turkish Wool Carpet Re-Dyed in Green

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Green Color Background Antique Room Size Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Beautiful Green Color Background Antique Room Size Chinese Art Deco Carpet

Beautiful Green Color Background Antique Room Size Chinese Art Deco Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The light green field has a serpentine plain center delimited by eight colorful peony and stem

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11
New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11

New Contemporary Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 07'10 x 09'11

Located in Dallas, TX

30922 New Modern Green Chinese Art Deco Rug with Maximalist Style, 07'10 x 09'11. Emanating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chinese Export Chinese and East Asi...

Materials

Wool

Tabriz Garden Persian Carpet in Blue, Pink, Green, Red, and Black Wool, 4' x 6'
Tabriz Garden Persian Carpet in Blue, Pink, Green, Red, and Black Wool, 4' x 6'

Tabriz Garden Persian Carpet in Blue, Pink, Green, Red, and Black Wool, 4' x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Bring the rich heritage of Persian artistry into your home with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug featuring an iconic Tabriz garden design—a pattern steeped in history. Measuring...

Category

Early 2000s Pakistani Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Minimalist Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'10"x11'7" Knotted Rug
1930s Green Minimalist Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'10"x11'7" Knotted Rug

1930s Green Minimalist Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'10"x11'7" Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'7" - 270 x 353 ) Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral Green

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indo-Tabriz Carpet
Antique Indo-Tabriz Carpet

Antique Indo-Tabriz Carpet

$38,000

W 142 in L 277 in

Antique Indo-Tabriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The city of Amritsar, in the Punjab region in northwest India, began producing carpets in the 19th

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tabriz Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, wonderful Carpet Of Happiness
Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, wonderful Carpet Of Happiness

Antique Art Deco Chinese Carpet, wonderful Carpet Of Happiness

Located in Evanston, IL

showcases a color palette that is not only uncommon but also remarkably stunning—a serene green background

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'1''x13'4'' KnottedWool Carpet
1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'1''x13'4'' KnottedWool Carpet

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'1''x13'4'' KnottedWool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' 1'' x 13' 4'' - 305 x 405 ) Antique Chinese - Art Deco Chinese

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Abstract Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'10''x11'7'' Wool Carpet
1920s Green Abstract Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'10''x11'7'' Wool Carpet

1920s Green Abstract Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8'10''x11'7'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10'' x 11' 7''- 269 x 353 cm ) With European Design Influences

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Geometric Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'8"x11' Wool Rug
1930s Green Geometric Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'8"x11' Wool Rug

1930s Green Geometric Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'8"x11' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 5'8" x 11' - 172 x 335 cm ) Antique Khotan East

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Medallion Antique Chinese Tibetan Rug 2'5" x2'9" Knotted Wool Carpet
1920s Green Medallion Antique Chinese Tibetan Rug 2'5" x2'9" Knotted Wool Carpet

1920s Green Medallion Antique Chinese Tibetan Rug 2'5" x2'9" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

strikingly modern, utilizing a deep, saturated indigo-green for the central field, offset by a brilliant

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
9x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

9x12 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This hand knotted pile rug from China features a primary green color palette and is crafted from

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x22 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
3x22 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

3x22 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This green hand knotted pile rug is crafted from wool and originates from China. It features a

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Scrolled Leaf Border Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This green hand knotted pile rug is crafted from wool and originates from China. The construction

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Pictorial Sailboat FolkArt American Hooked Rug 3'4"x3'6" Wool Carpet
1930s Green Pictorial Sailboat FolkArt American Hooked Rug 3'4"x3'6" Wool Carpet

1930s Green Pictorial Sailboat FolkArt American Hooked Rug 3'4"x3'6" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

North Atlantic. The historical significance of the verdant green ground is particularly noteworthy; in

Category

Vintage 1930s 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

masterfully restrained, utilizing a soft celadon green as the primary ground, contrasted by detailed motifs

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Deep Red-Green Floral Lantern Antique Chinese Deco Rug8'9"x11'6" Carpet
1920s Deep Red-Green Floral Lantern Antique Chinese Deco Rug8'9"x11'6" Carpet

1920s Deep Red-Green Floral Lantern Antique Chinese Deco Rug8'9"x11'6" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

seasonal blossoms. Good condition. The colors are turquoise, pink, yellow, tan, blue, green, and purple

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Atelier 11'10"x17'2" Knotted Rug
1920s Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Atelier 11'10"x17'2" Knotted Rug

1920s Green Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Atelier 11'10"x17'2" Knotted Rug

By Walter Nichols

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Green Color 1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols Atelier 11'10" x 17'2" - 361 x 523

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Bright Red & Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Deco Rug 9'x11'6" Carpet
1920s Bright Red & Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Deco Rug 9'x11'6" Carpet

1920s Bright Red & Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Deco Rug 9'x11'6" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

green-grey border of this northeast Chinese Art Deco carpet features fluttering butterflies.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug
1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug

1920s Green Open Field Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9x14'2" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9 x 14'2" - 275 x 430 ) Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool Green Rug

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8 8" x 11'2" - 265 x 340 ) Antique Art Deco Chinese Geometric

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Daisies Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'7"x11'4" Knotted Wool Rug
1930s Green Daisies Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'7"x11'4" Knotted Wool Rug

1930s Green Daisies Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 8'7"x11'4" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 7" x 11' 4" - 260 x 345 cm ) Antique Art Deco Chinese Floral

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'9"x13'8" Knotted Wool Rug
1930s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'9"x13'8" Knotted Wool Rug

1930s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'9"x13'8" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9'9" x 13'8" - 297 x 417 cm ) Antique Art Deco Room Size Wool

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 80 in L 112 in

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing 20th century semi-antique Persian heriz carpet. Featuring a traditionally decorated field

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols 7'10''x9'2'' Carpet
1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols 7'10''x9'2'' Carpet

1920s Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug by Nichols 7'10''x9'2'' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet by Nichols ( 7' 10'' x 9' 2'' - 238 x 279 cm ) Antique Chinese - Art

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Sprays Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'x16' Wool Carpet
1930s Green Sprays Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'x16' Wool Carpet

1930s Green Sprays Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 10'x16' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 10' x 16' - 305 x 490 cm ) Antique Large Chinese - Art Deco Knotted

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Purple Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'7" Wool Carpet
1920s Purple Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'7" Wool Carpet

1920s Purple Green Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'x11'7" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

purple color rugs from the period. This vibrant hue is dramatically framed by a wide, seafoam green

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Floral Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'10" x 11'8" Wool Rug
1930s Green Floral Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'10" x 11'8" Wool Rug

1930s Green Floral Antique Central Asian Khotan Carpet 5'10" x 11'8" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Carpet ( 5'10" x 11'8" - 178 x 355 cm ) Antique Allover

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Green Modernist Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'x12' Knotted Wool Rug
1930s Green Modernist Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'x12' Knotted Wool Rug

1930s Green Modernist Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 9'x12' Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 12' - 275 x 365 ) Antique Chinese - Art Deco Chinese 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental rug/carpet with red/beige and green, 267 x 180 cm
Oriental rug/carpet with red/beige and green, 267 x 180 cm

Oriental rug/carpet with red/beige and green, 267 x 180 cm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered this predominantly red/beige and green rug in oriental motif 267x180cm. Let your home

Category

20th Century Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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Green Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the green carpet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A green carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 1644 options for an antique or vintage green carpet now, or shop our selection of 704 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the green carpet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A green carpet, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made green carpet over the years, but those crafted by Rug & Kilim, Art Hide and Scarlet Splendour are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Green Carpet?

The average selling price for a green carpet at 1stDibs is $4,977, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $185,000 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.