Zabihi Collection Botanical Celadon Green Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug featuring a tradtiional design in burgundy and celadon
Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Wool
Zabihi Collection Botanical Celadon Green Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug featuring a tradtiional design in burgundy and celadon
Wool
$21,900
W 139 in L 193 in
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug in Floral Pattern in Pale Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1080 vintage Persian Kerman rug, oversized antique rug, pale green
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kerman Beige, Green, Blue Wool Rug 12'5''x18'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning antique kerman hand-knotted wool rug is a testament to the timeless elegance and
Wool
Zabihi Collection Palace Size Antique Kerman White Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Palace size Persian Kermanshah in white and green 15'7'' x 21'9'' last quarter
Wool
Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Green Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
soft green border to create a calm feel that will fit into many vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Green
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'11 x 10'0 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Wool
$19,900
W 125 in L 210 in
Vintage Oversized Persian Kerman Rug in Allover Pattern in Ivory, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Step into timeless elegance with this vintage oversized Persian Kerman rug, handwoven in the early
Wool, Cotton
1930s Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Neutral Palette, Allover Light Green Field
Located in New York, NY
The light brown and light green allover field presents a particularly imaginative and elaborated
Wool
$44,000
W 108 in L 136 in
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Red, Green, Blue, Dragon Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1910-1920, this antique 9x11 Kerman Lavar rug joins Rug & Kilim’s
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Rose / Green
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Green / Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
incorporated in this Kerman rug with the soft green field enclosing a central medallion in soft pastel colors
Wool
$20,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 142 in L 204 in
Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Wool Carpet, Pink Red, Green, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Green / Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. The soft green ground enclosing a floral medallion which has
Wool
$1,730Sale Price|25% Off
W 115 in L 151 in
9'7"x12'7" Forest Green Vintage Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Clean Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 9'7" x 12'7" Main Rug Color : Green Rug Border Color : Green Other Colors of the
Wool
$4,800Sale Price|25% Off
W 115 in L 240 in
9'7"x20' Green Vintage Persian Kerman Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Viridian Green, Vintage Persian Kerman, Good Condition, Clean and Soft, Even Wear, Long and Narrow
Wool
$4,739Sale Price|25% Off
W 140 in L 231 in
11'8"x19'3" Green Vintage Persian Kerman Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Basil Green, Vintage Persian Kerman, Clean and Soft, Worned Out and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Green Blue Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century all over Formal design Persian oversize long carpet in pretty green, blues
Wool
Late 19th Century Kerman Rug from South East Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Kerman rug has an ivory field with a dense profusion of polychrome floral vine around
Wool
$36,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 183 in L 280 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Traditional, Soft, Gold, Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
for enthusiasts of antique Persian rugs. Late 19th-century Lavar Kerman Persian carpet, crafted
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian “Tree of Life” Kerman in Burgundy, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite early 20th century Persian Kerman Lavar rug is a stunning example of the region’s
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in Allover Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Step into timeless elegance with this vintage Persian Kerman Lavar rug, a room-size masterpiece
Wool, Cotton
$25,000
W 106 in L 142 in
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Crimson, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent Persian Kerman Lavar room size rug hailing from the renowned village of Lavar, near
Wool, Cotton
$19,900
W 98 in L 138 in
19th-Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Burgundy, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Kerman Lavar Room Size Rug. Hailing from the renowned village of Lavar, near the city of Kerman on
Wool, Cotton
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 156 in L 232 in
Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
beiges, and various shades of green and gold. Kerman Lavar rugs are known for their high knot density
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner in All-Over Pattern in Navy, Blue, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
knotted runner. Kerman rugs, hailing from the renowned weaving center in southeastern Iran, are
Wool, Cotton
$4,900
W 36 in L 149 in
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner in Open Field Floral Pattern in Red, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
visual appeal of the piece. Kerman rugs are renowned for their refined artistry and floral motifs, making
Wool, Cotton
Small Green Kerman Rug with Central Medallion and Matching Floral Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid-20th century Kerman carpet from Iran features a center medallion and matching floral
Wool
Sold
W 116 in L 219 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red and Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the
Wool
Colorful Antique Persian Kerman Rug in Blue, Green, Red and Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lavar Kerman, rug TU-UGU-54, country of origin / type: Persian / Kirman, circa early-20th century.
Wool
Green Overdyed and Vintage Worn Down Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
truly a one of kind piece. Exact rug size in feet and inches: 9'5" x 12'10" Main rug color: Green
Wool
Small Green Kerman Rug with Central Medallion and Matching Floral Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
This mid-20th century Kerman carpet from Iran features a center medallion and matching floral
Wool
Sold
W 108 in L 144 in
Antique Kerman Carpet, Fine Persian Oriental Rug Light Blue, Ivory, Gold, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Persian carpet adorned with a sky blue field, an ivory border, and delicate accents of soft pink, green
Wool
Distressed Beige, Green, and Pink Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the early 20th century with an intricate floral pattern
Wool
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped...
Walnut
19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
By Ironstone China
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter. Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers. 9.8 inches diameter.
Porcelain
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927 A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,532Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Chinese Export Famille Noir, Mille Fleurs Dinner Service
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of assembled plates, bowls, serving items and spoons is a visual feast and a profusion of flowers on black ground and detailed gilt hand painting. The pieces are in very goo...
Ceramic, Porcelain
18th Century Chinese Canton Enamel Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting Chinese plate, known as Canton enamel, evokes the intrigue and exclusivity of the 18th- century Imperial court. Boasting a magnificent famille rose background hue, th...
Enamel
$34,467
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$93,752
H 40 in W 34 in D 2 in
The Maiden - British Newlyn exhib art nude Laura Knight portrait oil painting
By Harold Knight
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning exhibited nude portrait oil painting is by noted British Newlyn School artist Harold Knight. `The Maiden` was painted at Dozmary. The Belgrave Gallery catalogue 1986 su...
Oil
$8,421
H 24.22 in W 32.09 in D 2.37 in
Edward Van Ryswyck, 1871 – 1931, Belgian Painter, Still Life with Oranges
By Edward Van Ryswyck
Located in Knokke, BE
Van Ryswyck Edward Antwerp 1871 – 1931 Belgian Painter Still Life with Oranges and Flowers Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 51 x 72 cm, fra...
Canvas, Oil
$450 / set
H 3.25 in Dm 11.25 in
1891-1911 Rose Canton Sweetmeat 6 Piece Service in Original Case, Chinese
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Rose Canton sweetmeat service of 6 piece in original case, Chinese. Fine double happiness symbols. Original gilt, lacquered wooden case (losses typical of material). Late Q...
Ceramic
$1,564
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in
Painting Still life Book Flowers Lilacs bouquet French modern art 1920s 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger MASSON Doulaincourt (Haute-Marne), 1890 – Soncourt (Vosges), 1950 Bouquet of lilacs near a book Oil on canvas 55 x 46 cm (60 x 51 cm with the frame) Signed and dated top right ...
Oil
$11,068
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 3.15 in
'Various colourful roses in a glass vase' by F. Clairval
Located in Knokke, BE
F. Clairval Active around 1900 Floral Painter 'Various colourful roses in a glass vase' Signature: signed lower left ‘F. Clairval' Medium: oil on board Dimensions: image size 67 x...
Oil, Board
$11,429
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in
'Still Life with Flowers and Fruit ' by Jean Eritziane, Smyrna 1850 – 1925 Paris
Located in Knokke, BE
Jean Eritziane Smyrna 1850 – 1925 Paris Armenian – French Painter 'Still Life with Flowers and Fruit on a Table' Signature: signed and dated lower right 'Eritziane 1921' Medium: oi...
Oil, Board
Aqua Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare aqua Majolica strawberries on a geometrical background signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Vintage Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 16'8.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large Kerman rug with the central red field having both within a medallion in greens and outside green swirls filled with detailed flower d...
Wool
Natural Earthy Tones Wool Rug 8'2''x10'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug is a testament to modern sophistication and expert craftsmanship. Measuring approximately 8'2" x 10'2", the rug features a beautiful blend of neutral tones...
Wool
Sophisticated Pastel Botanical Antique Rug, c.1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sophisticated Botanical Antique Piece Size: 8.10 x 12.8 Age: Antique, C. 1930's Pile: Low/Medium, Mint Condition This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one in the world, no others a...
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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