Classic Persian Isfahan Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
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Classic Persian Isfahan Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Persian Isfahan, circa 1940
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 8'4" x 11'5" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Red Border Color: Navy-Blue Accent Colors: Co...
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Very Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian
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Vintage Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
Iran Isfahan Wool & Silk 3'4''x 5'2''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the early
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Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7'3x4'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'5x5'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'0x4'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural
Wool, Cotton
Fine Persian Isfahan, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1960 Dimensions: 9'9" x 13'7" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Royal-Blue Border color: Beige ...
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'10x4'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural
Wool, Cotton
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the early 20th
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Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''
Located in New York, NY
Ivory fields are an Isfahan staple and this very finely woven, cotton foundation, does not
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''. The sandy ivory field is decorated with large petal palmettes
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Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''. In amazing condition, this finely woven urban central Persian
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Very Fine Persian Isfahan Runner Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Isfahan runner rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century. This
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful worn Persian Isfahan rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century rug no. j3466 size 7
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Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78783 Vintage Indian Isfahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'04. Indian Isfahan rugs are handwoven rugs crafted in
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Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''. The palmette arabesquerie of the ecru field moves in close to
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Mehraban Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 26009
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This finely crafted Vintage Persian Isfahan rug features an all-over botanical pattern of hyacinths
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''. This 1920's, niche layout, jewel tone scatter shows a slender
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Vintage Isfahan Rug 5'1'' x 7'10''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Isfahan Rug 5'1'' x 7'10''. Dynamically curved split leaves in off-white position the round
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Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''. An upright, elliptical 20-point red arabesque medallion employs
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Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''. The ivory field shows a tightly drawn directional pattern of
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Late 19th Century Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Isfahan rug with a large mirrored trellis pattern woven with
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Isfahan Antique rug - 3'5" x 5'8"
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the epitome of refinement with the finely knotted Isfahan rug, a masterpiece of artistry
Wool, Cotton
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.09m x 1.39m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Isfahan rug, woven circa 1900. The design features a large circular medallion on
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Early 20th Century Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian hand-knotted pictorial Isfahan rug captures the legendary
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Antique Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''
Located in New York, NY
“second generation” Isfahan rug.
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'10'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
The old ivory field with a dense layering of palmettes and spiral vines is classic Isfahan, but the
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Vintage Silk Foundation Isfahan Pictorial Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Designs found in contemporary rugs from Isfahan in central Iran are based on those seen during the
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Distressed antique 19th century Isfahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
collection of carpets and tapestries. At Bobyrug’s collection, we take pride in offering you not only
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Isfahan rug with a central medallion in soft blues surrounded by a floral design in
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Extraordinary Mid-20th Century Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary mid-20th century Persian Isfahan rug with an outstanding large-scale medallion
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Whimsical Early 20th Century Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful whimsical early 20th century Persian Isfahan rug with a mesmerizing pattern of
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 7’ x 10’5"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 7’ x 10’5". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the early
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Isfahan Najafabad Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
craftsmanship with our exquisite collection of carpets and tapestries. At Bobyrug’s collection, we take pride in
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Antique Isfahan Rug 11'10'' x 17'1''
Located in New York, NY
From a central Persian town famous for, as here, extremely fine and perfectly executed carpets
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the
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Antique Ivory Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'0''
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Isfahan wool on cotton measures: 4'9'' x 7'. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''. A finely woven piece from the central Persian old
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Classic Persian Isfahan Pictorial Rug Details rug no. j2304 size 4' 7" x 6
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'10''
Located in New York, NY
Not in the usual medallion style, but an allover cartouche lattice pattern in red and navy, of upright flowers and palmette quadrifoils Secondary tone abrash is evident in the old go...
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Isfahan Semi-Antique rug - 10'1" x 13'4"
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Isfahan room-size rug is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of
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Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, 10'11 x 15'01
Located in Dallas, TX
78981 Vintage Red Persian Isfahan Rug, 10'11 x 15'01. This stunning hand-knotted wool vintage
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'10''
Located in New York, NY
This attractive interThis interwar central Persian scatter shows a red stepped medallion with doubled pendants, based in a pale blue quatrefoil core, with flowering vines symmetrical...
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Antique Isfahan Rug 4'8'' x 7'2''
Located in New York, NY
This finerly woven central Persian city scatter shows a shaped cream field centred by a flaming complex red cruciform medallion with en suite pendants, and supported by palmettes and...
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Vintage Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
Possibly from Najafabad village, this slightly more rustic central Persian scatter, shows a marginsally more angular drawing style in the red and ivory doubly pendanted medallion, th...
Wool, Cotton
Very fine Persian Isfahan - 6.5' x 4.5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 6.5 x 4.5 Iran Isfahan Davari Wool and Silk
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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century This Isfahan rug features beautiful depictions of
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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.
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