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The Golden Grid: A Swedish-Inspired Masterpiece of Scandinavian Modern Style
The Golden Grid: A Swedish-Inspired Masterpiece of Scandinavian Modern Style

The Golden Grid: A Swedish-Inspired Masterpiece of Scandinavian Modern Style

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Dallas, TX

31359 New Swedish-Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'01 x 13'08. This exceptional handwoven wool Swedish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

The Northern Grid: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modernism
The Northern Grid: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modernism

The Northern Grid: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modernism

Located in Dallas, TX

79385 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 01'11 x 03'00. This exceptional vintage Swedish rya presents a

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Märta Måås-fjetterström “Schackrutig Brun” Brown Grid Carpet Signed Ab Mmf Bn
Märta Måås-fjetterström “Schackrutig Brun” Brown Grid Carpet Signed Ab Mmf Bn

Märta Måås-fjetterström “Schackrutig Brun” Brown Grid Carpet Signed Ab Mmf Bn

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, reveals a grid that contextualizes itself into almost any interior scheme. Endlessly versatile, it

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 8'x10'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design
Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 8'x10'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 8'x10'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

By TeHer Art Rugs

Located in Miami, FL

Elevate any interior with this Undulating Grid Hand-Knotted Rug, a sculptural modern textile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 6'x9'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design
Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 6'x9'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 6'x9'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

By TeHer Art Rugs

Located in Miami, FL

Elevate any interior with this Undulating Grid Hand-Knotted Rug, a sculptural modern textile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 9'x12'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design
Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 9'x12'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

Geometric Desert / Knotted Rug 9'x12'-Tibetan Wool & Bamboo Silk Modern Design

By TeHer Art Rugs

Located in Miami, FL

Elevate any interior with this Undulating Grid Hand-Knotted Rug, a sculptural modern textile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

The Avant-Garde Grid: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modern Abstraction
The Avant-Garde Grid: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modern Abstraction

The Avant-Garde Grid: A Beni Mrirt Moroccan Masterpiece of Modern Abstraction

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt, Paul Klee

Located in Dallas, TX

21863 New Modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 07'04 x 09'11. The Avant-Garde Grid: A Beni Mrirt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Moroccan and North...

Materials

Wool

The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression
The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression

The Chromatic Grid: A Modern Moroccan Masterpiece of Geometric Expression

By Paul Klee, Mark Rothko, Gunta Stölzl

Located in Dallas, TX

80697 Modern Moroccan Color Block Rug Inspired by Gunta Stolzl, 10'05 x 13'10. Presenting a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Post-Modern Moroccan and North A...

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Geometric Grid Design Wool Pile Handmade 9'3" x 12'
Nazmiyal Collection Modern Geometric Grid Design Wool Pile Handmade 9'3" x 12'

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Geometric Grid Design Wool Pile Handmade 9'3" x 12'

By Nazmiyal Collection

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Modern Geometric Grid Design Wool Pile Handmade Contemporary Area Rug, Country of origin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Tribal Moroccan and North Af...

Materials

Wool

The Nomadic Grid: A Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
The Nomadic Grid: A Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

The Nomadic Grid: A Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21765 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 05'11 x 06'11. Originating from the esteemed Beni Ourain

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines soft

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Şarkışla Wool Kilim 7'2''x9'
Vintage Şarkışla Wool Kilim 7'2''x9'

Vintage Şarkışla Wool Kilim 7'2''x9'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

saturated tones and traditional motifs. Woven in a balanced grid of diamond medallions, the rug showcases a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

"In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

"In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

"In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

"In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines soft

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection
Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

Mehraban Ahina, Sahara Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

In the Ahina rug, a rectangular grid frames a field of dappled pile tones. This piece combines

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

ANTIWOLA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
ANTIWOLA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.

ANTIWOLA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.

$3,243Sale Price / item|20% Off

ANTIWOLA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.

Located in Bnei Brak, Lehi 1, Bnei Brak, Israel

linear logic, like a body refusing to conform to a grid. The rug is handwoven from natural materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Sample Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Modern / Contemporary Design
Sample Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Modern / Contemporary Design

Sample Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Modern / Contemporary Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Patchwork of Possibilities: Exploring the Color Grid At first glance, the rug's most prominent feature is

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Nomadic Belouch Rug with Coral Brown Colors
Antique Nomadic Belouch Rug with Coral Brown Colors

Antique Nomadic Belouch Rug with Coral Brown Colors

Located in New York, NY

Or from western Afghanistan. This totally nomadic scatter rug shows a grid pattern of three rows of

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design
A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design

A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design

Located in Dallas, TX

decor styles. Intricate Design: The Distinctive Shiraz Grid Unique Grid Layout This Shiraz rug

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug in Rich Gray and Faded Ivory Botanical Motifs
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug in Rich Gray and Faded Ivory Botanical Motifs

Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug in Rich Gray and Faded Ivory Botanical Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

floor covering, all-over design Tulu rug, Turkish village Tulu with floral grid, warm gray Turkish area

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

—creating a dynamic visual rhythm that balances empty space with pattern. Motifs on the rug include grid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Pink and Red Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Pink and Red Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Pink and Red Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage Moroccan rug with grid geometric patterns

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern Yellow and Beige Rölakan Flatweave Rug, Sweden 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Yellow and Beige Rölakan Flatweave Rug, Sweden 1960s

Scandinavian Modern Yellow and Beige Rölakan Flatweave Rug, Sweden 1960s

By Ida Rydelius

Located in Grythyttan, SE

designs. Handwoven from pure wool, the rug displays a grid pattern in off-white, beige, and pale yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Walleback
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Walleback

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Walleback

Located in New York, NY

design, characterized by its bold geometry and tranquil color palette. The rug features a grid of twelve

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Geometric Chinese Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Geometric Chinese Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Geometric Chinese Rug

Located in New York, NY

around 1930, is a stunning example of geometric design. The rug features a grid of small, rhomboidal

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Modern  Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s
Scandinavian Modern  Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s

By Maj Svanström, Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian

Located in Grythyttan, SE

right, indicating its origin at Klockargården. Handwoven from pure wool yarn, this rug showcases a grid

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Modern Kilim Rug with Geometric Checkered Pattern in Gray and Ivory Tones
Modern Kilim Rug with Geometric Checkered Pattern in Gray and Ivory Tones

Modern Kilim Rug with Geometric Checkered Pattern in Gray and Ivory Tones

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

rug, gray and ivory kilim, contemporary kilim rug, handwoven modern rug, neutral palette rug, grid

Category

2010s Indian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

two kinds of textures where the pattern consists of a grid of large diamonds. The rug is rendered in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Earthy Green and Golden Tone
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Earthy Green and Golden Tone

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Earthy Green and Golden Tone

Located in New York, NY

balance between structure and softness. Featuring a symmetrical grid composition, the rug is divided into

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

two kinds of textures where the pattern consists of a grid of large diamonds. The rug is rendered in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'8" × 10'6" (203

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Autumn Colors, Red, Pumpkin, Orange and Light Green
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Autumn Colors, Red, Pumpkin, Orange and Light Green

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Autumn Colors, Red, Pumpkin, Orange and Light Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

rug boasts a grid of geometric designs and a multitude of Fall like colors Red, Pumpkin, Orange and

Category

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

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Checkerboard Sahara Soumak Textured Carpet
New Contemporary Earth-Tone Checkerboard Sahara Soumak Textured Carpet

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Checkerboard Sahara Soumak Textured Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

, providing a harmonious balance of warmth and coolness. The Soumak rug’s structured grid design is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

New Modern Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50368 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10’06 x 13’07. Steeped in the grandeur of Anatolian tradition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet

Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

meticulously crafted to create a harmonious blend of color and pattern. The rug features a grid of small

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet

Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

rug features a grid of squares alternating in rich shades of red and a gray, creating a dynamic visual

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Scandinavian Flat Weave by Keivan Woven Arts 10'5 X 14'0
Large Scandinavian Flat Weave by Keivan Woven Arts 10'5 X 14'0

Large Scandinavian Flat Weave by Keivan Woven Arts 10'5 X 14'0

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

by gentle shades of gray, the rug features a grid-like pattern that subtly shifts in tone, creating a

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Earth-Tone Moroccan Carpet, Organic Modern Meets Wabi-Sabi
Vintage Earth-Tone Moroccan Carpet, Organic Modern Meets Wabi-Sabi

Vintage Earth-Tone Moroccan Carpet, Organic Modern Meets Wabi-Sabi

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

contemporary aesthetics. The Azilal rug's grid pattern, characterized by askew perpendicular lines and an

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Bespoke Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug. Ivory, Blue Lattice Diamond Grid Design
Bespoke Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug. Ivory, Blue Lattice Diamond Grid Design

Bespoke Hand-Knotted Moroccan Wool Rug. Ivory, Blue Lattice Diamond Grid Design

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This hand-knotted Moroccan wool rug features a timeless ivory field accented with a striking blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and ...

Materials

Wool

Grid Construct Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Christopher Kane
Grid Construct Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Christopher Kane

Grid Construct Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Christopher Kane

By The Rug Company, Christopher Kane

Located in London, GB

There are Scottish threads running through much of Kane’s work. His distinctly modern aesthetic is reflected in this design which is inspired by the constructivism movement. There is...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Angelfire Cream and Chocolate Abstract Grid Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Angelfire Cream and Chocolate Abstract Grid Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Angelfire Cream and Chocolate Abstract Grid Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in Athens, GA

This luxurious feeling rug is a great companion to any room in the house. The ivory wool is soft

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Grid Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the grid rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A grid rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage grid rug you’re looking for, while we also have 26 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a grid rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A grid rug, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made grid rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieces, Studio Herron and Woven Concepts are consistently popular.

How Much is a Grid Rug?

Prices for a grid rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $28,404, while the average can fetch as much as $3,378.

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.