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4x11.2 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug
4x11.2 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

4x11.2 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.3x12 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug
4.3x12 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

4.3x12 Ft Kitchen Rug. Vintage Runner Rug. Hallway Rug. Stair Rug. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage handmade Turkish runner

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Shabby Chic Turkish Handmade Beige Wool Runner
Vintage Shabby Chic Turkish Handmade Beige Wool Runner

Vintage Shabby Chic Turkish Handmade Beige Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This rug has tan accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Pink Medallion Floral Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Pink Medallion Floral Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Pink Medallion Floral Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a pink-rose field. This rug has a tan, ivory

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue
Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

This exquisite Antique Chinese runner, woven in the distinguished Peking style circa 1870, features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

3x12.2 Ft Modern Handmade Tulu Runner Rug for Hallway. Custom Options Available
3x12.2 Ft Modern Handmade Tulu Runner Rug for Hallway. Custom Options Available

3x12.2 Ft Modern Handmade Tulu Runner Rug for Hallway. Custom Options Available

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotted Turkish Tulu runner rug, crafted from 100% natural wool. Drawing inspiration from the bold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Indian Beige Handmade Cotton Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Indian Beige Handmade Cotton Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Indian Beige Handmade Cotton Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Indian light beige handmade cotton runner Size: 5'8" × 14'2" (172 × 431 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner
Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner

Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage East Turkestan Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. The

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Arts and Crafts Chinese and East Asian ...

Materials

Wool

Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

Black and Tan Handmade Wool Tiger Print Accessory Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

This Tiger rug embodies a traditional and versatile pattern, both contemporary and timelessly

Category

2010s Nepalese Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modernist Small Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modernist Small Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modernist Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian modernist small rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Deco Crane Colorful Accent Accessory Handmade Wool Runner Rug by Joseph Carini
Deco Crane Colorful Accent Accessory Handmade Wool Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

Deco Crane Colorful Accent Accessory Handmade Wool Runner Rug by Joseph Carini

By Carini Carpets, Joseph Carini

Located in New York, NY

Deco Crane is a small runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Red Transitional Handmade Wool Runner with Floral Design
Modern Red Transitional Handmade Wool Runner with Floral Design

Modern Red Transitional Handmade Wool Runner with Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Transitional hand-knotted wool runner with a red field. This Piece has blue, beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modern Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modern Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Modern Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian modern style runner handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner
Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This colourful rug is a Turkish handmade carpet rug runner has woven by very skilled weavers in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Tribal Style Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal style small runner handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Nude Handmade Geometric Long Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Nude Handmade Geometric Long Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Nude Handmade Geometric Long Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Multicolor Geometric Abstract Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Handmade Multicolor Geometric Abstract Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Multicolor Geometric Abstract Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Long Multicolor Wool Runner
Modern Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Long Multicolor Wool Runner

Modern Swedish Style Handmade Geometric Long Multicolor Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Long Swedish hand-knotted wool runner with a beige field. This Swedish runner has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Gray Oushak Style Handmade Floral Motif Wool Runner
Modern Gray Oushak Style Handmade Floral Motif Wool Runner

Modern Gray Oushak Style Handmade Floral Motif Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool runner with a gray field. This Oushak rug has a beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.2x12 ft Turkish Hallway Runner Rug. Navy Blue, Blush Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug
3.2x12 ft Turkish Hallway Runner Rug. Navy Blue, Blush Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug

3.2x12 ft Turkish Hallway Runner Rug. Navy Blue, Blush Kitchen Rug. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Peking Runner Art Deco 2.5 x 11 Handmade Rug 74cmx323cm
Vintage Chinese Peking Runner Art Deco 2.5 x 11 Handmade Rug 74cmx323cm

Vintage Chinese Peking Runner Art Deco 2.5 x 11 Handmade Rug 74cmx323cm

Located in New York, NY

, minute low area About Us Welcome to Antique Rug Collection. Your #1 Source for handmade Antique Rugs

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black and Brown Modern Moroccan Handmade Minimalism Wool Runner
Black and Brown Modern Moroccan Handmade Minimalism Wool Runner

Black and Brown Modern Moroccan Handmade Minimalism Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Moroccan handmade wool rug with a dark brown and black field. This Modern rug has beige

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.7x8.2 ft Handknotted Runner Rug. Floral Corridor, Hallway Rug. 100% Wool
2.7x8.2 ft Handknotted Runner Rug. Floral Corridor, Hallway Rug. 100% Wool

2.7x8.2 ft Handknotted Runner Rug. Floral Corridor, Hallway Rug. 100% Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.7x8 ft Soft Colored Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
2.7x8 ft Soft Colored Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug

2.7x8 ft Soft Colored Hallway Runner. Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x10 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Brown Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug
3x10 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Brown Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug

3x10 ft Floral Hallway Runner. Brown Kitchen Rug. Handknotted Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.6x7 ft Handknotted Turkish Runner Rug for Corridor. Tribal Kitchen Rug
2.6x7 ft Handknotted Turkish Runner Rug for Corridor. Tribal Kitchen Rug

2.6x7 ft Handknotted Turkish Runner Rug for Corridor. Tribal Kitchen Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

2.8x9.7 ft Traditional Handknotted Wool Runner Rug for Hallway. Corridor Rug
2.8x9.7 ft Traditional Handknotted Wool Runner Rug for Hallway. Corridor Rug

2.8x9.7 ft Traditional Handknotted Wool Runner Rug for Hallway. Corridor Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

-knotting techniques, this handmade Turkish wool runner rug combines authentic character, lasting durability

Category

2010s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner
Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This colourful rug is a Turkish handmade carpet rug runner woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

3.8x13.8 ft Modern Moroccan Runner Rug in Light Blue. Handmade Corridor Carpet
3.8x13.8 ft Modern Moroccan Runner Rug in Light Blue. Handmade Corridor Carpet

3.8x13.8 ft Modern Moroccan Runner Rug in Light Blue. Handmade Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of plant dyed sheep wool. Soft, comfy pile that is

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave
Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave

Antique Balkan Kilim Runner, Handmade Blue & Multicolour Geometric Flatweave

Located in Wembley, GB

This antique Balkan–Anatolian Kilim runner, woven in the early 1900s, displays a striking

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner - Turquoise & Cream Trellis Pattern
Handmade Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner - Turquoise & Cream Trellis Pattern

Handmade Modern Moroccan Style Wool Runner - Turquoise & Cream Trellis Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey from premium natural wool, this runner features a timeless geometric trellis

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Modern Designed Turkish Oushak Wool Runner in Beige
Handmade Modern Designed Turkish Oushak Wool Runner in Beige

Handmade Modern Designed Turkish Oushak Wool Runner in Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Turkish Piece has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Yellow Green 20th Century Wool Handmade Turkish Konya Runner
Yellow Green 20th Century Wool Handmade Turkish Konya Runner

Yellow Green 20th Century Wool Handmade Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

A borderless runner made from a large vintage Turkish runner in predominant shades in yellow and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design
Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design

Handmade Wool Antique Runner Caucasian Kazak With Multicolor Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful 1900s Kazak hand-knotted wool rug with a red color field. This piece has multicolor

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Brown Wool Runner with Tribal Star Motifs
Handmade Vintage Turkish Brown Wool Runner with Tribal Star Motifs

Handmade Vintage Turkish Brown Wool Runner with Tribal Star Motifs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey, this vintage runner features bold geometric patterns and stylized star forms

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orange Vintage Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'6" x 11'1"
Orange Vintage Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'6" x 11'1"

Orange Vintage Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 2'6" x 11'1"

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Vintage Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige & Taupe Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3' x 12'5"
Beige & Taupe Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3' x 12'5"

Beige & Taupe Flatweave Handmade Wool Runner 3' x 12'5"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

This exquisite Turkish flatweave kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

White Modern Handmade Wool Tulu Runner 3'2" X 12'10"
White Modern Handmade Wool Tulu Runner 3'2" X 12'10"

White Modern Handmade Wool Tulu Runner 3'2" X 12'10"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif
Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif

Vintage Turkish Handmade Wool Runner with Multicolor Tribal Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage hand-knotted Turkish wool rug with a brown color field. This rug has a designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Blue & Pink Medallion Wool Runner
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Blue & Pink Medallion Wool Runner

Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Blue & Pink Medallion Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a light blue color field. This Turkish Piece has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Motif Tan & Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has a blue border and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Oushak Blue & Orange Handmade Designed Wool Runner
Modern Turkish Oushak Blue & Orange Handmade Designed Wool Runner

Modern Turkish Oushak Blue & Orange Handmade Designed Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue color field. This Turkish Piece has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner
Red Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Red Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a beige designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Burgundy Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Burgundy Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Burgundy Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a burgundy field. This rug has a tan designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner
Brown Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Brown Vintage Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This rug has a white designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Turkish Handmade Multicolor Geometric Pattern Wool Runner
Vintage Red Turkish Handmade Multicolor Geometric Pattern Wool Runner

Vintage Red Turkish Handmade Multicolor Geometric Pattern Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has a white designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner
Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Vintage Brown Turkish Handmade Multicolor Tribal Pattern Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This rug has a white designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Handmade Runner Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of handmade runner rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique handmade runner rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. We have 405 antique and vintage handmade runner rugs in-stock, while there are 89 modern editions to choose from as well. Handmade runner rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of handmade runner rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco handmade runner rugs are of considerable interest. Patricia Urquiola and Paule Leleu each produced beautiful handmade runner rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Handmade Runner Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,531, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $22,000 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. 

Questions About Handmade Runner Rugs