Ivory Hand
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Folk Art
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Pillows and Throws
Silk, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and ...
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
20th Century Moroccan Islamic Vases
Ceramic, Ceramic
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency More Carpets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency More Carpets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Medieval More Carpets
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Wool
Early 2000s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets
Wool, Silk
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Linen, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Nickel
Vintage 1920s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Antiquities
Ivory
2010s Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs
Silk
Vintage 1970s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1960s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Mirrors
Bakelite
Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Wool
1990s Indian Agra Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Indian Kashan More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Oushak More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Oushak More Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Hollywood Regency More Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kazak More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Oushak More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Oushak More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kazak More Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Kazak More Carpets
Wool
Antique Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Porcelain
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Finding the Right Rugs Carpets for You
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. Good 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.
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.
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