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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 Fine Meshed Carpet
Vintage Fine Meshed Carpet

Vintage Fine Meshed Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

come with this hand knotted Persian Meshed carpet made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size measures 12

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Colorful
Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Colorful

Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Colorful

Located in New York, NY

This quite effective modern interpretation of an antique west Persian village carpet shows a

Category

2010s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Mahal Square Carpet
Antique Mahal Square Carpet

Antique Mahal Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

hand knotted antique Persian Mahal square carpet made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Rococo Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the early 20th century. This modified “Vase carpet” pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Carpet
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet

Antique Persian Malayer Carpet

$29,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Persian Malayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

, pink, sky blue, tan, and beige with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, Pale Light Blue and Beige Carpet, Allover design
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, Pale Light Blue and Beige Carpet, Allover design

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, Pale Light Blue and Beige Carpet, Allover design

Located in Port Washington, NY

world. These carpets were handwoven in the city of Tabriz, located in northwest Iran, during the 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

. Woven in the Heriz region of Iranian Azerbaijan, these carpets are renowned for their durability, strong

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Tabriz carpet from the mid-20th century with silk pink highlights. Ecru forked

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Qum Silk Carpet
Exceptional Qum Silk Carpet

Exceptional Qum Silk Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This large, very finely woven, urban silk shows a navy scalloped ogival medallion, with a conforming ivory sub-medallion, set on a salmon-red field carefully decorated by a four sect...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Karadja Carpet
Antique Persian Karadja Carpet

Antique 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 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Doroksh Carpet
Antique Persian Doroksh Carpet

Antique Persian Doroksh Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Unique Persian Doroksh carpet with multiple boteh motifs on a solid sky blue ground encased by

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Sarouk Carpet
Vintage American Sarouk Carpet

Vintage American Sarouk Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in Norwalk, CT

An antique Persian Kerman carpet from the last quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 11'10" x 20'9".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Heriz Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This impressive Heriz carpet, woven in northwestern Iran in the late 19th century, is a fine

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Heriz carpet from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic 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

Vintage Purple Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Purple Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Purple Tabriz Carpet

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage Persian Tabriz carpet. This piece features a unique, dark purple field with an all-over

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Antique Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

other accent colors. Abrash. Age Wear. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 08'00 x 09'09. Pile

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

other accent colors. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 04'00 x 07'08. Date: 1960's. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Keshan Carpet - Late 19th Century
Antique Keshan Carpet - Late 19th Century

Antique Keshan Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This fine example of a late 19th century Kashan carpet represents the classical Persian weaving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Soft Palette Sultanabad Carpet
Soft Palette Sultanabad Carpet

Soft Palette Sultanabad Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This generally light-toned carpet has an expansive in-and-out palmette design on a light buff field

Category

Early 2000s Persian Sultanabad 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 fine late 19th century Mahal carpet, woven in the Mahal region of central Iran, is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Splendid Feraghan Sarouk Carpet
Splendid Feraghan Sarouk Carpet

Splendid Feraghan Sarouk Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

The Feraghan district area have a long history of rug and carpet weaving in the 19th century, many

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Carpet
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet

Antique Persian Malayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the early 20th century. Bichrome palmettes along the central

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet
Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

$6,100Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Mahal carpet from the mid-20th century in greyish brown.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Minimalist 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 from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

carpets of the 17th century, Safavid weaving with a flavor of Tabriz stylization. Colors and shades

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet
Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet

Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Turkish Sivas carpet from the early 20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 14' 5"

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mashad Carpet
Antique Persian Mashad Carpet

Antique Persian Mashad Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Mashad carpet from the early 20th century. Measures: 10' 0" x 14' 3"

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Sarouk Carpet
Vintage American Sarouk Carpet

Vintage American Sarouk Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

this hand knotted Persian American Sarouk carpet made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Serapi Carpet, Spectacular
Antique Serapi Carpet, Spectacular

Antique Serapi Carpet, Spectacular

Located in Evanston, IL

Fine 19th Century Antique Serapi Carpet — Northwest Persia This exceptional 19th century antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Distressed Tabriz Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the early 20th century.

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

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

timeless traditions of Persian artistry. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 04'10 x 07'05

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mashad Carpet
Vintage Persian Mashad Carpet

Vintage Persian Mashad Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Mashad carpet from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan 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

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

its beauty and craftsmanship. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet
Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Kashan carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. A traditional navy

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Carpet
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Carpet

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

colors. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 03'01 x 09'08. Date

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

8'8" x 12'3" magnificent Tabriz carpet, highly decorative with unusual grey blue background

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tehran Carpet
Antique Persian Tehran Carpet

Antique Persian Tehran Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Tehran carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa date: 1900. Minuscule details are

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz 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 Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fine Bijar Carpet
Antique Fine Bijar Carpet

Antique Fine Bijar Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Bijar carpet made in Persia circa 1910's vintage. Size

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet
Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Vintage Persian Lori Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

. Made in Iran. Measures: 05'03 x 06'05. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Khorassan Gallery Carpet
Antique Khorassan Gallery Carpet

Antique Khorassan Gallery Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Mahal carpet from the early 20th century with a 'Mustafi' pattern of coiling

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Malayer Carpet
Vintage Distressed Malayer Carpet

Vintage Distressed Malayer Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

hand knotted Persian Malayer carpet made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size measures 12'1" x 14'11".

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Karaje Carpet, circa 1930s
Karaje Carpet, circa 1930s

Karaje Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

The buff field of this NW Persian village carpet displays three columns of characteristic Karaja

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet

Antique Persian Sultanabad 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

Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet
Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet

Vintage Tabriz Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

with this hand knotted Persian Tabriz square carpet made in Persia circa 1950's vintage. Size measures

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Abstract Overdyed Carpet
Vintage Abstract Overdyed Carpet

Vintage Abstract Overdyed Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An artistic overdyed Persian carpet (acrylic paint on a Tabriz rug). This abstract rug with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

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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.