High Pile Rugs
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Acrylic
2010s Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Western European...
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Acrylic
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s French Western European Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Silk
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Silk
2010s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Turkish Modern Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Silk
2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Silk
2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Post-Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Western European Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Linen
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Unknown More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Bamboo
2010s Indian Tribal Indian Rugs
Silk
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
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Finding the Right Rugs and Carpets for You
Good antique, new 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.
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.
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, Moroccan berber rug (see our guide) or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but 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 master Märta Måås-Fjetterström and other artisans.
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 every time you’re looking down.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021When it comes to pile-height for area rugs, that's totally your preferences. Most area rugs don't come with a pile height of more than three-quarters of an inch. However, shag rugs or plush rugs can be quite high. It's totally up to you. The higher the pile-height, the more plush the rug typically is.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some of the most durable rugs for high traffic areas are Wool, Nylon, Jute, and Polypropylene. Each has different benefits, including durability, ease to clean and inexpensive price.
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