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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

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

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

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Serapi rugs, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi 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

Vintage 1930s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

weaving. With its allover geometric design, this Heriz carpet runner features an array of tribal motifs

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet
Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mehrivan square carpet

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet
Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

$4,479Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

city of Kashan in Iran, are celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate patterns, and rich

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug Wool Carpet, Navy, Gold, Ivory
Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug Wool Carpet, Navy, Gold, Ivory

Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug Wool Carpet, Navy, Gold, Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet
Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Persian Mehrivan square carpet made in Persia circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 11'3" x 11'10

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Qashqai Shiraz Carpet
Vintage Qashqai Shiraz Carpet

Vintage Qashqai Shiraz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

artistry of Heriz weavers from northwest Iran. The Heriz rug's commanding presence is anchored by a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Joshegan Carpet, 19th Century
Joshegan Carpet, 19th Century

Joshegan Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Persian Joshegan Carpet, 19th Century This oversized, central Persian Josheghan carpet

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet
Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet

$1,568Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet

By Omar Khayyam

Located in Dallas, TX

. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 06'04 x 08'11. Date: 1940s. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet

Vintage 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

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Carpet

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are woven in the Chahar Mahal region, which consists of villages having

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kurdish Carpet
Antique Persian Kurdish Carpet

Antique Persian Kurdish Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

primarily in Iran, but also found in parts of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, Persian Kurdish rugs are revered for

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

$12,319Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

of Persian craftsmanship. Originating from the Heris region in northwest Iran, this large Persian rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet
Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 06'04 x 08'11. Date: 1940s. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet
Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet

Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Northwest Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Northwest Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Northwest 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 1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet
Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet

Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

with this hand knotted Persian Northwest Persian carpet made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Bakshaish Gallery Carpet
Antique Bakshaish Gallery Carpet

Antique Bakshaish Gallery Carpet

Located in New York, NY

colors. In their softness of color and line, the appearance of antique Bakshaish carpets somewhat

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet

Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

generally accepted to be the oldest weaving village in this district. It is noted for producing carpets that

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Senneh Carpet
19th Century Senneh Carpet

19th Century Senneh Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Senneh carpet with intensely woven floral and vine pattern with contrasting

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Malayer Carpet
Antique Fine Malayer Carpet

Antique Fine Malayer Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Persian Malayer carpet made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 5'6" x 6'5".

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Ghashghaei Carpet
19th Century Ghashghaei Carpet

19th Century Ghashghaei Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Ghashghaei carpet with a central diamond medallion with tree of life motif

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet
Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet

Vintage Distressed Mahal Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Sultanabad Carpet
19th Century Sultanabad Carpet

19th Century Sultanabad Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tabriz Carpet
19th Century Tabriz Carpet

19th Century Tabriz Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Tabriz carpet with very traditional floral and vine motifs surrounding a

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Persian Tabriz rug carpet, measures: 11'8 x 15'7. Antique Persian Tabriz rug carpet. The

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are woven in the Chahar Mahal region in southern Persia, which consists

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Lavar Carpet
19th Century Lavar Carpet

19th Century Lavar Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Lavar carpet with central medallion on a pink background framed by floral

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 1850s
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 1850s

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 1850s

Located in Los Angeles, US

mastery in floral composition and ornamental detail. Kerman carpets are celebrated for their ability to

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Bidjar Carpet
19th Century Bidjar Carpet

19th Century Bidjar Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Bidjar carpet with all-over floral pattern and large diamond shaped central

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tabriz Carpet, circa 1940s
Tabriz Carpet, circa 1940s

Tabriz Carpet, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This urban NW Persian carpet features a sandy beige field with a close pattern of palmettes, flower

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A Persian Tabriz carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Edwardian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Northwest Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Northwest 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

Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet
Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet

Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Dorokhsh carpet from the early 20th century. The dark brown field features

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Persian carpets from the 19th century and turn of the 20th century have become one of the most desirable

Category

20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet
Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

, royal blue, beige, tan, and orange with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet in shades of gold from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mahal Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Mahal Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Mahal Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This elegant Persian Mahal carpet, woven in the late 19th century in the Mahal region of central

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Soft Saffron and Ivory
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Soft Saffron and Ivory

Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Soft Saffron and Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet
Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

accent colors. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 05'03 x 09'10. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

$559Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 01'08 x 02'04. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet
Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mehrivan square carpet made in

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet
Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Vintage Mehrivan Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

knotted Persian Mehrivan square carpet made in Persia circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 9'7" x 9'10".

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Lavar Kerman Carpet
Vintage Lavar Kerman Carpet

Vintage Lavar Kerman Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Lavar Kerman carpet made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size measures 11'4" x 19'7". :: Cited

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet
Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet

Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Kerman carpet made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet
Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet

Vintage Fine Kerman Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Kerman carpet made in

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Carpet
Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Carpet

Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

75366 Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Rug, 03'10 x 11'05. Persian Azerbaijan rugs and carpet runners

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

$6,608Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

weaving. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 07'09 x 10'11. Pile Height: 0.35 of an inch

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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

and rustic charm. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 03'04 x 05'01. Date: 1920's

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet
Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet

Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Tabriz square carpet made in Persia circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz 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.