Bobyrug’s Vintage Large Modern Gabbeh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Gabbeh rug with a nice modern design and light colors with beige field
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Persian Rugs
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Bobyrug’s Vintage Large Modern Gabbeh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Gabbeh rug with a nice modern design and light colors with beige field
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Large Vintage Gabbeh Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Gabbeh rug with a modern design and light colors with blue, green
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Large Gabbeh-Inspired Indian Wool Kilim
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kilims are among the most popular and versatile rug styles - they're family friendly, reversible
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Persian Gabbeh Rug, Beige and Natural Wool, 14.6 x 10.1 ft
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Large Persian Gabbeh rug woven 2010, featuring a calm geometric composition with soft rectangular
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug With Large Blue Diamond, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Cheetah Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug witha large cheetah walking on a sold brown field. Details
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Large Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The colors in this Gabbeh are hard to describe
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Large Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This verdant green carpet works as a color field
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Large Denim Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Denim Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Primary colors have never looked so cool
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Large Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Moody, dramatic strips of saturated red
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Large Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A love letter to color, this field of
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Large Brown Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Brown Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The depth and complexity involved in this
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Large Blue Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. We love this loose, easygoing, coastal
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Large Blue Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. We love the mosaic-like composition of this
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Large Violet Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Violet Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Bold. Design-forward. Decadent. This
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Large Gray-Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large gray-blue contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. A moody, soothing abstraction, this soft gray
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Large Clear Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Clear Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A beautiful, contemporary statement, this
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Large Orange and Coral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Orange and Coral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The colors of this vibrant Gabbeh will
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Large Pumpkin and Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Pumpkin and Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An incredible feat of hand
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Large Neutral Soft Brown Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large neutral soft brown contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An easy, lovable, and cozy neutral
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Large Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Truly a crossover of floor covering
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Large Contemporary Red Pomegranate Tree Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Red Pomegranate Tree Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An utterly traditional, Persian
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Large Contemporary Gold and Soft Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Gold and Soft Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A composition of cool and warm tones
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Large Cherry and Strawberry Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Cherry and Strawberry Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. In a word, radiant. This
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Large Contemporary Chocolate Brown and White Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Chocolate Brown and White Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This bold, painterly Gabbeh
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Large Contemporary Sunset Red and Orange Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Sunset Red and Orange Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Taken at a distance, this Gabbeh
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Large Pale Gold and White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Pale Gold and White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Like a burst of bright sunlight
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Large Burgundy and Dark Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Burgundy and Dark Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The dramatic design of this
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Large Teal Contemporary Tree-of-Life Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large teal contemporary tree-of-life Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An absolutely stunning jewel, this
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Large Greenish Blue and Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Greenish Blue and Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. As enchanting as a forest
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Large Brown and Cream Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Brown and Cream Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Hand-knotted with the
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Large Contemporary Brown and Neutral Mosaic Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Brown and Neutral Mosaic Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The attentiveness and labor
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Large Blush and Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blush and Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Examine this extraordinary rug
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Large Contemporary Deep and Pale Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Deep and Pale Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The only time we've seen such an
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Large Brown and Cream Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Brown and Cream Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This bold stripe brings a
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Large Red, Blue and Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Red, Blue and Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This rug begs comparison
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Large Contemporary Soft and Charcoal Gray Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug 110959
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Soft and Charcoal Gray Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A film noir of a rug, this
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Large Blue and Mahogany Brown Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue and Mahogany Brown Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This rug might remind
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Large Contemporary Ocean Blue and Sandy Brown Striped Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Ocean Blue and Sandy Brown Striped Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Both the colors and
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Large Pale and Deep Gray-Blue Abstract Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large pale and deep gray-blue abstract contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. This Gabbeh delivers
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Gabbeh Large Intermediate Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Gabbeh Intermediate size geometric rug originating from the JP
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Large Lion Figural Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh rug depicting a large lion and 11 human and animal
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Large 21st Century Contemporary Multicolored Persian Gabbeh Carpet
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century Persian Gabbeh contemporary carpet, multicolored design with reds, blues, and roses as
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Large Contemporary Tribal Landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Tribal Landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The undulating landscape of this rug
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Large Deep Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Deep Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Examples of these charming "fish Gabbehs
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Large Deep Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Deep Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The undulating lines in reddish hues remind us
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Large Contemporary Soft Gray Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Soft Gray Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Soft as a pencil drawing, this neutral
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Large Blue Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. One familiar and traditional Gabbeh
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Large Contemporary Blue and Cream Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Blue and Cream Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. One of our understated yet dramatic
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Large Gold and Ivory Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large gold and ivory contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A simple combination of undyed, light
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Large Black and White Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large black and white striped contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An abstract in the most
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Large Pale Blue and Neutral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Pale Blue and Neutral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This optical illusion of a Gabbeh
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Large Contemporary Espresso Brown and Cream Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Espresso Brown and Cream Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An artistic study in neutrals
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Large Blue Violet and White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Violet and White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This rug manages to be theatrical
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Large Blue and Green Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue and Green Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. One of our absolute favorites in
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Large Contemporary Soft Brown and White Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Soft Brown and White Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This rug, in soft mushroom browns
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Large Contemporary Soft Brown and Gray Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Soft Brown and Gray Blue Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Wheat fields on a misty
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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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