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Bakhtiari carpet, c. 1900
Bakhtiari carpet, c. 1900

Bakhtiari carpet, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

workshops of central Iran. The drawing is fine yet playful with a freer conception of spacing than most

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet
19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet

19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Kirmanshah carpet with beautiful tree of life pattern surrounded by a

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet
Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet

Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

'' Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ over-scale, spacious

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

Persia, was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a centre of carpet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Carpet
19th Century Persian Carpet

19th Century Persian Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian carpet with all-over floral pattern on a burnt orange background surrounded

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

carpet runner displays Persian culture throughout this enticing composition. With its traditional style

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Silk Ghom Rug, Pastel Tones, Iran, 1960
Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Silk Ghom Rug, Pastel Tones, Iran, 1960

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Silk Ghom Rug, Pastel Tones, Iran, 1960

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This 20th-century silk Ghom rug showcases an extraordinary level of craftsmanship, defined by its luminous ivory field and richly articulated medallion in dark tones. The design unfo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Persian Tabriz Mahi Carpet
Persian Tabriz Mahi Carpet

Persian Tabriz Mahi Carpet

$8,799Sale Price|25% Off

Persian Tabriz Mahi Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

Fine Persian Tabriz Mahi Carpet, Fifty rage Quality. Typical of the Mahi carpet is their use of the

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
Antique Mohtashem Kashan Carpet

Antique Mohtashem Kashan Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mohtashem Kashan carpet made in Persia

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Kermanshah Carpet
19th Century Kermanshah Carpet

19th Century Kermanshah Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Kermanshah carpet with all-over floral and vine pattern on an indigo

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Iran. Measures: 11'08 x 19'05. Hospitality Size Carpet 12 x 19 Rug. Date: 1920s. Early 20th Century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Mahal Carpet
Persian Mahal Carpet

Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Full pile red and blue high quality Antique Persian Mahal rug.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Archaistic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Antique Persian Kashan Carpet

Antique Persian Kashan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Kashan carpets, produced in central Persia, are known for having a distinctly soft, refined, and

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Kurdish Kazak Gallery Carpet
Vintage Kurdish Kazak Gallery Carpet

Vintage Kurdish Kazak Gallery Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

, Iraq, and Persia (Iran). They are recognized as being prolific weavers who have produced rugs in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'1" x 8'6".

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Signed Sultanabad Carpet
Persian Signed Sultanabad Carpet

Persian Signed Sultanabad Carpet

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

Persian Signed Sultanabad Carpet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Traditional style Persian Sultanabad carpet featuring a light camel colored field decorated with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fereghan Carpet, c. 1900
Fereghan Carpet, c. 1900

Fereghan Carpet, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Fereghan Carpet Rug, circa 1900 Delicate networks of blossoming vine-scroll meander through both

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet
Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet

Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

, Iraq, and Persia (Iran). They are recognized as being prolific weavers who have produced rugs in a

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Joshaghan Carpet
Vintage Persian Joshaghan Carpet

Vintage Persian Joshaghan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The city of Joshaghan, also called Maymeh, is located in north central Iran near the cities of

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Dorokhsh Carpet
19th Century Dorokhsh Carpet

19th Century Dorokhsh Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Dorokhsh carpet with central medallion on a field of flowers and vines on a

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Carpet Runner
Antique Malayer Carpet Runner

Antique Malayer Carpet Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Malayer carpet runner with four central diamond medallions amidst an

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mahal Carpet, 20th Century
Mahal Carpet, 20th Century

Mahal Carpet, 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Mahal Carpet, 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 10'10" W x 17'6" L

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Malayer Carpet
19th Century Malayer Carpet

19th Century Malayer Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Malayer carpet with floral and vine field surrounded by a wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bidjar Carpet, 19th Century
Bidjar Carpet, 19th Century

Bidjar Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Bidjar Carpet, 4th Quarter 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 9'0" W x 13'0" L

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet
19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet

19th Century Kirmanshah Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Kirmanshah carpet with large central medallion on a floral and vine motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Malayer Carpet
19th Century Malayer Carpet

19th Century Malayer Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Malayer carpet with multiple diamond medallions on a natural brown

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

centers in that country, with accounts dating carpet production as early as the tenth century. This

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Gangeh Carpet
19th Century Gangeh Carpet

19th Century Gangeh Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Gangeh carpet with wonderful multicolored geometric floral pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Yadz Carpet
19th Century Yadz Carpet

19th Century Yadz Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Yadz carpet with tree of life pattern on an indigo background, surrounded by

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet
Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

meandering floral border. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 01'09 x 02'05. Date: 1950's

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Karadja Carpet
Vintage Persian Karadja Carpet

Vintage Persian Karadja Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Persian Karadja carpets and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a small

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Talish Carpet
19th Century Talish Carpet

19th Century Talish Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Talish carpet with wonderful multicolored stripes with geometric

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The city of Tabriz in northwest Persia is acknowledged as central to the revival of the carpet

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak region in central Persia is generally accepted to have produced more large carpets than

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Shirvan Carpet
19th Century Shirvan Carpet

19th Century Shirvan Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Shivan carpet with asymmetrically woven central diamond medallions on a

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet

Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Corner Design are a type of handwoven rug originating from the Hamadan region in Iran. These rugs

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Carpet
Antique Northwest Persian Carpet

Antique Northwest Persian Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants of Tabriz, a large

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

majestic elegance. A testament to the rich heritage of Persian carpet weaving, it encapsulates the essence

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak region in central Persia is generally accepted to have produced more large carpets than

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fine Qashqai Carpet
Antique Fine Qashqai Carpet

Antique Fine Qashqai Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

hand knotted Persian Qashqai carpet made in Persia circa 1910's vintage. Size measures 5'4" x 7'7".

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Afshar Carpet
19th Century Afshar Carpet

19th Century Afshar Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Afshar carpet with an elaborate field of floral patterns set on an indigo

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Bakhshayesh Carpet
19th Century Bakhshayesh Carpet

19th Century Bakhshayesh Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Bakhshayesh carpet with central medallion on an indigo background surrounded

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet

Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

make this vintage Persian carpet runner a versatile addition to various interior styles. Whether placed

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

. Antique Wash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 08'00 x 11'03. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashqai Shiraz Carpet
Antique Qashqai Shiraz Carpet

Antique Qashqai Shiraz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Qashqai are a tribal federation living in southwestern Persia/Iran along the Zagros Mountains

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak region in central Persia is generally accepted to have produced more large carpets than

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Distressed Sultanabad Carpet
Antique Distressed Sultanabad Carpet

Antique Distressed Sultanabad Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

perimeter of the reverse of the carpet. This rug is ideally suited for low to moderate traffic areas deeper

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Persian Soumak Carpet
Contemporary Persian Soumak Carpet

Contemporary Persian Soumak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Persian Soumak carpet Persia circa 2004 Handwoven.

Category

Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Iranian Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Iranian carpet available at 1stDibs. Each Iranian carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. If you’re shopping for an Iranian carpet, we have 19159 options in-stock, while there are 990 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Iranian carpet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Iranian carpet bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Mehraban Rugs, Bahram Shabahang and Nazmiyal Collection each produced at least one beautiful Iranian carpet that is worth considering.

How Much is an Iranian Carpet?

Prices for an Iranian carpet start at $99 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $6,253.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.