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Grey Black Minimal Kilim
Grey Black Minimal Kilim

Grey Black Minimal Kilim

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

Grey Black Minimal Kilim

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tulu Chalkboard White Grey
Tulu Chalkboard White Grey

Tulu Chalkboard White Grey

$8,600Sale Price|20% Off

Tulu Chalkboard White Grey

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom size restrictions inside homes. They are woven as thick, shaggy rugs using the soft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Braided Cream and Grey Area Rug
Braided Cream and Grey Area Rug

Braided Cream and Grey Area Rug

$2,164Sale Price|20% Off

Braided Cream and Grey Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Textures and tones! A braided patchwork of textures worked in dark and light tones creates a one-of-a kind rug for the contemporary casual space. Viscose/cotton. Handmade in India.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Grey Sandstone Marble Tulu
Grey Sandstone Marble Tulu

Grey Sandstone Marble Tulu

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Grey Sandstone Marble Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom size restrictions inside homes. They are woven as thick, shaggy rugs using the soft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Sivas Rug in Ivory, Grey and Charcoal
Vintage Turkish Silk Sivas Rug in Ivory, Grey and Charcoal

Vintage Turkish Silk Sivas Rug in Ivory, Grey and Charcoal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 7'1 x 10'3 Vintage Turkish Silk Sivas Rug in Ivory, Grey and Charcoal. Keivan Woven

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Design Rug Contemporary Grey Charcoal Handmade
Modern Design Rug Contemporary Grey Charcoal Handmade

Modern Design Rug Contemporary Grey Charcoal Handmade

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

the purchase price. Fair Trade: We are licensed FAIR-TRADE partner of LABEL STEP FAIR TRADE CARPETS

Category

2010s Afghan Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Soft Grey and Beige
Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Soft Grey and Beige

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Soft Grey and Beige

Located in West Hollywood, CA

grey-beige ground, the surface is layered with diffused tonal variations that resemble gentle

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones
Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones

Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A sophisticated handmade rug featuring a subtle geometric pattern layered within a textured grey

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones
Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones

Handmade Textured Geometric Wool Rug in Soft Grey Tones

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A sophisticated handmade rug featuring a subtle geometric pattern layered within a textured grey

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Contemporary Silver Grey Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Silver Grey Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Silver Grey Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary silver grey silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 21'7" × 20'10" (657 × 635 cm). A fine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Silk

Hand Tufted Uneven Grey Rug by Hatsu
Hand Tufted Uneven Grey Rug by Hatsu

Hand Tufted Uneven Grey Rug by Hatsu

Located in Geneve, CH

Hand tufted uneven grey rug by Hatsu. Dimensions: D 179 x W 94 cm Materials: wool Hatsu is a

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Beige and Soft Grey
Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Beige and Soft Grey

Handmade Contemporary Abstract Rug in Beige and Soft Grey

Located in West Hollywood, CA

, the surface is gently animated with diffused grey accents that appear like brushstrokes across a

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Large Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR
Large Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR

Large Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR

Located in Geneve, CH

Large Grey Rombo rug by Studio MLR. Materials: 65% wool, 35% jute. Dimensions: W 170 x L 240 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

Grey Rombo Runner Rug by Studio MLR
Grey Rombo Runner Rug by Studio MLR

Grey Rombo Runner Rug by Studio MLR

Located in Geneve, CH

Grey Rombo runner rug by Studio MLR Materials: 65% wool, 35% jute. Dimensions: W 75 x L 200 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

Small Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR
Small Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR

Small Grey Rombo Rug by Studio MLR

Located in Geneve, CH

Small Grey Rombo rug by Studio MLR. Materials: 65% wool, 35% jute. Dimensions: W 90 x L 140 cm

Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

Erased Collection Rug in Grey and Charcoal
Erased Collection Rug in Grey and Charcoal

Erased Collection Rug in Grey and Charcoal

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Stunning Persian design rug recreated with a contemporary look. Grey and charcoal tones that work

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey and Ivory Transitional Wool Area Rug
Grey and Ivory Transitional Wool Area Rug

Grey and Ivory Transitional Wool Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

featuring stylized floral medallion all-over design. Neutral grey/ivory/beige tones. Silky sheen finish

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Grey and White Silk Rug
Contemporary Abstract Grey and White Silk Rug

Contemporary Abstract Grey and White Silk Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

varying shades of grey. The silk sheen reflects light dynamically, providing endless visual variation

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Moooi Scribble Grey Rug in Wool by Front
Moooi Scribble Grey Rug in Wool by Front

Moooi Scribble Grey Rug in Wool by Front

By Moooi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Moooi scribble grey rug in wool by Front. Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren are the members of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Handwoven Wool Rug in Soft Grey, Contemporary Organic Texture
Minimalist Handwoven Wool Rug in Soft Grey, Contemporary Organic Texture

Minimalist Handwoven Wool Rug in Soft Grey, Contemporary Organic Texture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This elegant handmade wool rug features a refined minimalist aesthetic with a beautifully soft grey

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Swedish Kilim in Grey Tones
Mid-Century Swedish Kilim in Grey Tones

Mid-Century Swedish Kilim in Grey Tones

Located in London, England

Mid-Century Swedish kilim in tones of grey, pink and beige. Signed BLS. Sweden circa 1960. All our

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Contemporary Cicero Handmade Texture Wool Rug
Grey Contemporary Cicero Handmade Texture Wool Rug

Grey Contemporary Cicero Handmade Texture Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Thom Filicia Home Collection Rugs. This Indian hand-woven rug is made of wool & viscose and has a gray field and ivory accents all over the design. Thom Fili...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cream and Grey Contemporary Wool Area Rug
Cream and Grey Contemporary Wool Area Rug

Cream and Grey Contemporary Wool Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Update any space quickly and easily with this eye-catching contemporary area rug. Not only do contrasting light and dark spaces create a visually intriguing rug, but varying pile hei...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Handmade Grey / Blue Custom Wool Rug
Modern Handmade Grey / Blue Custom Wool Rug

Modern Handmade Grey / Blue Custom Wool Rug

$3,080Sale Price / item|30% Off

Modern Handmade Grey / Blue Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Modern custom wool rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool Techniques: Hand-Loom Style: Modern Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks available Colors: A...

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Custom Grey Wool Rug
Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Custom Grey Wool Rug

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Custom Grey Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Kilim Flatweave wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool. Techniques: Flatweave. Style: Solid-Coastal. Lead time: Approx. 15-16 weeks av...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug
Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Nantucket Collection wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool Techniques: Flatweave Style: Geometric-Coastal Lead time: Approx. 15-16 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug
Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug

Apadana's Flatweave Kilim Grey Custom Wool Rug

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Apadana's Nantucket Collection wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool Techniques: Flatweave Style: Geometric-Coastal Lead time: Approx. 15-16 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charcoal and Grey All Over Diamond Pattern Rug
Charcoal and Grey All Over Diamond Pattern Rug

Charcoal and Grey All Over Diamond Pattern Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

grey. Bold enough to perform on its own but would work equally well as a stage on which contemporary

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Grey Hallway Runner with Modern Style
New Contemporary Grey Hallway Runner with Modern Style

New Contemporary Grey Hallway Runner with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

30746 New Contemporary grey rug runner with modern style 02'08 x 12'10. Effortless beauty combined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Tribal Gabbeh Wool Rug in Red, Beige and Grey
Handmade Tribal Gabbeh Wool Rug in Red, Beige and Grey

Handmade Tribal Gabbeh Wool Rug in Red, Beige and Grey

Located in West Hollywood, CA

striking shades of deep red, natural beige, soft grey, ivory, and muted earth tones, the design radiates

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Grey & Navy Blue Striped Moroccan Design Area Rug
Light Grey & Navy Blue Striped Moroccan Design Area Rug

Light Grey & Navy Blue Striped Moroccan Design Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Coming from our newest collection of Moroccan designs, this approx. 12 x 15 light grey and navy

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Grey Anémone Rug François Dumas
Grey Anémone Rug François Dumas

Grey Anémone Rug François Dumas

By François Dumas

Located in Geneve, CH

-knotted. 100.000 knots/sqm. Finishes shades of blue / grey / or red, and pure white / beige backgroud

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Minimalist Wool Rug in Ivory, Beige & Soft Grey
Handmade Contemporary Minimalist Wool Rug in Ivory, Beige & Soft Grey

Handmade Contemporary Minimalist Wool Rug in Ivory, Beige & Soft Grey

Located in West Hollywood, CA

serene abstract panel composition in layered shades of ivory, warm beige, and misty grey. Inspired by

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Window Design Dark Grey Wool Area Rug
Window Design Dark Grey Wool Area Rug

Window Design Dark Grey Wool Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

One of Aga John's most popular and versatile contemporary designs. High and low pile heights create a simple center panel and frame that serves as canvas on which to stage a seating ...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Khotan Style Charcoal Grey & Gold Handmade Wool Rug 10x14
Modern Khotan Style Charcoal Grey & Gold Handmade Wool Rug 10x14

Modern Khotan Style Charcoal Grey & Gold Handmade Wool Rug 10x14

Located in Norwalk, CT

palette. Crafted from premium wool, it features a charcoal grey field with pomegranate motifs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug
Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug

Contemporary Grey Tibetan-Style Silk Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A contemporary Indian Tibetan-style rug with a charcoal and gold field and ivory, slate and violet accents in a carefree, all-over abstract design. This hand knotted silk rug measure...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tibetan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey and Cream Diamonds Wool Area Rug
Grey and Cream Diamonds Wool Area Rug

Grey and Cream Diamonds Wool Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Diamonds within diamonds star in this high low rug with both visual and tactile appeal. Hand knotted wool. Made in India.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture
Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture

Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

texture and pattern. Rendered in layered shades of grey, the surface is composed of irregular vertical

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture
Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture

Handmade Contemporary Wool Rug in Grey with Abstract Linear Texture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

texture and pattern. Rendered in layered shades of grey, the surface is composed of irregular vertical

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

: Handwoven in wool & cotton, this contemporary kilim carries geometric patterns in brown and grey. Further

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones
Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A refined handmade rug showcasing a delicate interplay of soft grey and muted blue tones, layered

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones
Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A refined handmade rug showcasing a delicate interplay of soft grey and muted blue tones, layered

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones
Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Handmade Textured Wool Rug in Soft Grey and Blue Tones

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A refined handmade rug showcasing a delicate interplay of soft grey and muted blue tones, layered

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Large Contemporary Dove-Grey Area Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Large Contemporary Dove-Grey Area Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Large Contemporary Dove-Grey Area Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Large contemporary dove-grey area rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 15'2" × 17'1" (462 × 520 cm) A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Striated Grey
Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Striated Grey

Rug & Kilim's Hand-Knotted Contemporary Rug in Striated Grey

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim introduces its refined take on modern aesthetics with this smart, solid grey rug in

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Inspired Oushak with Grey and Floral Elements
Vintage Inspired Oushak with Grey and Floral Elements

Vintage Inspired Oushak with Grey and Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

Timeless and understated, this Oushak rug embraces the beauty of open space and organic movement. Scattered botanical motifs drift across the field with effortless grace, softened by...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim rug in Brown & Grey Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

: Handwoven in wool & cotton, this contemporary kilim carries geometric patterns in brown and grey. Further

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Flatweave Honeycomb Grey Rug
Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Flatweave Honeycomb Grey Rug

Mid-Century Modern Handwoven Flatweave Honeycomb Grey Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

-spun wool using only vegetable dyes by artisans weavers crafting unique carpets for centuries in rural

Category

2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Broken Iceberg Grey Blue Tulu
Broken Iceberg Grey Blue Tulu

Broken Iceberg Grey Blue Tulu

$16,400Sale Price|20% Off

Broken Iceberg Grey Blue Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom size restrictions inside homes. They are woven as thick, shaggy rugs using the soft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mountainous Grey Lined Blue Tulu
Mountainous Grey Lined Blue Tulu

Mountainous Grey Lined Blue Tulu

$3,000Sale Price|20% Off

Mountainous Grey Lined Blue Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom size restrictions inside homes. They are woven as thick, shaggy rugs using the soft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Floral Star Motif Tulu
Grey Floral Star Motif Tulu

Grey Floral Star Motif Tulu

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Grey Floral Star Motif Tulu

Located in New York, NY

Turkish origin name for rugs made by villagers for domestic use, often in small sizes, due to loom size restrictions inside homes. They are woven as thick, shaggy rugs using the soft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tulu Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

beige & grey with subdued green hues for a quiet interpretation of contemporary appeal. Fully custom

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

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Grey Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the grey carpet you’re looking for. A grey carpet — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. There are 172 variations of the antique or vintage grey carpet you’re looking for, while we also have 531 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer grey carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A grey carpet made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made grey carpet over the years, but those crafted by Ben Soleimani, Claire McGovern and Rhyme Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Grey Carpet?

A grey carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,400, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $168,000.

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.