Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 9'9 x 18'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A large Kerman rug the ivory field with a central medallion in soft pastel shades encircled by
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 9'9 x 18'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A large Kerman rug the ivory field with a central medallion in soft pastel shades encircled by
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Vintage Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 16'8.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large Kerman rug with the central red field having both
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date
Wool
Spectacular Large Scale Traditional Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal early 20th century antique Persian Kerman rug with a large scale all over design on a
Wool
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Incredible Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian Lavar Kerman large rug with incredible details, rug / E-1210. Antique large
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Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, South Central Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, South Central Persia. A fine wool pile hand-knotted and tightly
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral pattern on a pale
Wool
Zabihi Collection Traditional Blue Pink Formal Kerman Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Kerman traditional room size rug. Measures: 9'9'' x 13'11''. The
Wool
$135,000
W 162 in L 259 in
Very Large Antique Persian Distressed Lavar Kerman Rug In Large Scale Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very Large Antique finely woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug In Large Scale Design. Large antique
Wool
Large Light Pink Antique Persian Kerman Rug 9'9" x 17'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Pink Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920’s
Wool
$7,676Sale Price|20% Off
W 129 in L 187 in
Vintage Persia Decorative Oriental Kerman Rug in Large Size
Located in New York, NY
-knotted Persian rug features a striking green central field, with a central medallion in a large open
Wool
$41,800
W 143 in L 224 in
Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background Antique Lavar
Wool
$7,676Sale Price|20% Off
W 180 in L 120 in
Vintage Persian Decorative Oriental Kerman Arjomand Rug in Large Size
Located in New York, NY
-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, with a central medallion in a large open
Wool
$45,000Sale Price|25% Off
W 162 in L 216 in
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with intricate Design 13'6 x 18'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / Lavar
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug
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Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
into the border to create this large handwoven Kerman rug from Persia. Size: 11'5 x 20'11.
Wool
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 152 in L 224 in
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink. Large antique Persian
Wool
$169,000
W 216 in L 300 in
Very Large Antique Persian Palace Size Kerman Rug in All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing very large antique Persian Kerman with all over intricate floral design was custom
Wool
$75,000
W 127 in L 233 in
Antique Large Persian Kerman Rug with Soft Floral All-Over Design 10'7 x 19'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'7 x 19'5 Antique Large Persian Kerman Rug with Soft Floral All-Over Design 10'7 x
Wool
$10,395Sale Price|20% Off
W 149 in L 120 in
Persian Kerman Rug, in Large Size, with Open Ivory Field and Small Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1950, size 15'4 H x 11'6 W. This semi-antique hand knotted
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 16' x 22'6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and finely woven large oversized antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin / rug type
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'8 x 20'5.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large oversized Kerman rug with a soft yet imposing
Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 18' 2" x 16' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in the early 20th Century, this large antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug has a stunning
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Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Baroque Meets Bridgerton Regencycore
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect accompaniment. Imbued with pure elegance and traditional sensibility, this large Kerman area rug
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Allover Vase Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 13'5 x 26'2.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This large oversized Kerman rug has an ivory ground filled
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Large Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful blue color antique Persian Kerman carpet, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900
Wool
19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Ivory, Burgundy, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar
Wool, Cotton
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 156 in L 232 in
Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
An outstanding large 19th C. Kerman Lavar rug featuring a prominent central medallion with
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size
Wool
$42,000
W 186 in L 266 in
1920s Ivory Blue Neutral Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 15'6" x 22'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 15'6" x 22'2" - 472 x 676 ) Antique Kerman Large Oversized Big Rug
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Persian Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date
Wool
$3,120Sale Price|35% Off
W 51 in L 82 in
Detailed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Floral Design in Ivory Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Lavar Kerman, circa 1910. This large, antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug features an
Wool
$6,875
W 139 in L 185 in
Red Overdyed and Distressed Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century creation consists of an antique Persian Lavar Kerman from the early 20th century
Wool
$79,000
W 156 in L 235 in
Palace-Size Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Allover Floral Design in Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, vintage Kerman rug, Persian floral rug, large antique Persian carpet, early 20th century rug, blue and red
Wool, Cotton
$21,900
W 139 in L 193 in
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug in Floral Pattern in Pale Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Green Kerman, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Vintage Persian
Wool, Cotton
Antique Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 14 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Eye-catching Large Antique Paisley Design Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in an Allover Vase Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar
Wool, Cotton
$49,000
W 168 in L 210 in
19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in All Over Pattern in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Kerman Rug, Vintage Oversize Kerman, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Large Antique Garden Design Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful garden design Kerman rug, 19th century. Kerman carpets have been in production since the
Wool
Large Antique Kerman Rug, South Central Persia
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Kerman rug, South Central Persia. A fine wool pile hand knotted and tightly
Wool
Large Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulouslate 19th century large antique hand-knotted Persian Lavar Kerman rug . It has an
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Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a large, authentic, vintage hand-knotted Persian Kerman (Kirman) rug, woven in Kerman, Iran
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This very large, softly detailed Ravar Kerman antique rug presents a palette of taupe, black, gray
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
weaving. When Persian rug production moved into high gear in the later 19th century, Kerman once again
Wool
Large Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Size Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type
Wool
Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman rugs, since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major centre for the production of high
Wool
Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large Scale rug
Located in New York, NY
A square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral large-scale pattern on an
Wool
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Incredible Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Intcridable Details, rug / E-1210. Antique large
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20th Century Imperial Kerman Large Room Size Handwoven Rug
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 20th century large Imperial Royal Kerman handwoven rug with maroon oval
Wool
Large Persian Kerman Lavar Red Wool Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and large Kerman Lavar rug—a masterpiece meticulously hand-knotted with the finest
Wool
Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman rugs, since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major center for the production of high
Wool
Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy. rug / S12-0903, Traditional
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Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lavar Kerman Antique rug from Persia with vibrant jewel tones and Floral Medallion Design, rug 19
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design, N15-0601, Persian Lavar
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Beautiful Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Decorative and Finely Woven Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin
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Large Antique Lavar Kerman Rug with Blossoming Floral Motifs in Cream and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug with blossoming floral motifs in cream, tan and blue, rug dd-1, country of
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Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14 ft x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880
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Large Scale All-Over Design Light Blue Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
x 8.53 m) The beauty of this large scale all-over design antique Persian Kerman rug lies in its
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Large Antique Oversize Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 21 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large antique oversize Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early 20th century
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Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 14'4" x 16'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
Wool
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W 139 in L 237 in
Decorative Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Large Size Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the
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Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 6 in x 25 ft (3.81 m x 7.62 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Extra Large Oversized Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin
Wool
Mid-20th Century Large Persian Kerman Carpet, Soft Tones, Center Medallion
Located in New York, NY
A thick pile, "American" style Kerman, with an open old ivory Sub-field carrying a lobed ogival
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 15 ft 9 in x 21 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Large And Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa
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19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Oversize Kerman, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Lavar
Wool, Cotton
Large Blue Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Large Blue Antique Kerman Persian Rug 49331, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug
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Large Oriental Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
and finely woven large oversized antique Kerman Persian rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian
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Distressed Large 1930s Persian Kerman "Tree of Life" Rug
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Persian (Iranian) rug. This 1930s finely hand-knotted Kerman rug features
Antique Large Persian Kerman Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This rather worn SE Persian well-woven city carpet shows the characteristic Kerman palette of cream
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Large Antique Garden Design Kerman Persian Rug. Size 10 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Diamond Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type
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Stylized Floral Antique Persian Kerman Square Rug in Ivory, Gray, Blue and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1920 This large, antique Persian Kerman rug from the
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Antique Kerman Carpet with Central Medallion, Paisleys and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large, antique Persian Kerman rug from the early 20th century features a royal blue center
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Large Distressed Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted distressed old Persian Kerman rug. It has the cool contemporary
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A large, highly detailed Ravar Kerman Distressed Rug. Dark red, dark blue, olive, pink, amber and
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Large Distressed Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted distressed old Persian Kerman rug . It has the cool contemporary
Wool
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
By Raingo Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
Bronze
$18,000
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$22,500 / set
H 16 in W 11 in D 7 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze and turquoise Sèvres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set The clock surmounted by a covered urn, the clock case flanked by lion masks, en suite ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$67,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.5 in Dm 50 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large fine French Louis XV style gilt bronze rock crystal, amethyst, crystal and cut-glass sixteen-light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The floral gilt bronze frame decorate...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Bronze
$28,000 / set
H 37.5 in Dm 16 in
Unique Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze "Japonisme" Candelabra by Maison Marnyhac
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Unique Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze “Japonisme” Ten Light Candelabra by Maison Marnyhac Maison Marnyhac Floral decorated vase shaped body with handles, sitting on three...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Carved Wood & Gilt Cherub Acanthus Wall Mirror. Circa 1820.
Located in Charleston, SC
French carved wood & gilt five paneled wall mirror with center floral basket, ebonized cherubs, and acanthus carved floral corners. Early 19th Century
Gold Leaf
$7,500
H 16.5 in W 11 in D 9.5 in
German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Charleston, SC
German mahogany and ormolu bracket clock with gilt bronze pineapple finials, flanking figural floral corner mounts, arched floral side screens, hinged astragal shaped glass door with...
Brass, Ormolu, Steel
18th Century Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual French fireplace in Rouge Griotte de Belgique marble, in the period of Louis XV with a serpentine moulded frieze which is supported by inverted cantered jambs with scrolle...
Marble
$62,041 / set
H 40.56 in W 17.33 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson
Located in London, GB
This fine set comprises a cartel clock and barometer, each of which are crafted entirely in gilt bronze. The clock and barometer cases are identical, and take the form of a lyre. The...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$62,500 / set
H 44 in Dm 19 in
Wonderful Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Candelabra after Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Two Tone Bronze Nine Light Candelabra After Clodion After Clodion Each cast as a female and a male figure from a bacchanale upholding eight sc...
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
English Regency Mahogany Tilt-Top Center Table with Paw Feet, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany tilt-top circular center table with a carved molded edge, supported by a vase form bulbous ringed pedestal, original brass locking mechanism, and resting on ...
Brass
19th Century Kidney Table with Marquetry and Gilt Brass
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A burr yew, marquetry and gilt brass-mounted Kidney shaped table Attributed to Gillow & Co The top inlaid with a border of strapwork, husks and paterae within multiple bands of m...
Brass
Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Surmounted by a pierced foliate cresting, flanked by glazed panels to the sides and below, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inscribed Nils Berg Stockholm, t...
Metal
Antique 1910s Persian Chahal Shotor Bakhtiari Rug, Wool, 4' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
This 1910 Bakhtiari rug from the village of Chahal Shotor consists of a cotton warp and handspun wool weft and hand-knotted pile. Its beautiful bright colors are derived from organic...
Wool
Caribbean Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table ( Barbados ) Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany center table with carved reeded bulbous pedestal, scrolled floral motif, and ending on lions paw feet with original brass casters. ( Barbados ) Early 19th century
Brass
$145,000 / set
H 32 in W 21 in D 7.5 in
A Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze Garniture Set
Located in Tarzana, CA
An Palatial 19th Century French Second Empire Ormolu Mounted Bronze and Green Marble Three Piece Garniture Set circa 1820. Origin: France Measures: Clock Height 32" Width 21" Dept...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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.