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Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Turkoman Rug Handwoven Natural Dye
Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Turkoman Rug Handwoven Natural Dye

Old Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet, Turkoman Rug Handwoven Natural Dye

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet from the Turkmenistan Bukhara region with

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Kashan carpet of classic all over design and good colour,  circa 1980.
Old Kashan carpet of classic all over design and good colour,  circa 1980.

Old Kashan carpet of classic all over design and good colour, circa 1980.

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Size: 12ft 11in x 9ft 1in (393 x 278cm). Old Kashan carpet of classic all over design and good

Category

Vintage 1980s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4' x 7' Hand-Knotted Old Wool Carpet, Bakhtiari Area Rug
4' x 7' Hand-Knotted Old Wool Carpet, Bakhtiari Area Rug

4' x 7' Hand-Knotted Old Wool Carpet, Bakhtiari Area Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

: Material: Wool Exact Size: 4'5" x 6'8" Construction: Hand-knotted Age: Old Pattern: Geometric Color: Red

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Malayer Area Rug, Wool Carpet Geometric Design
5x7 Hand Knotted Old Malayer Area Rug, Wool Carpet Geometric Design

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Malayer Area Rug, Wool Carpet Geometric Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a touch of historic elegance to your home with this 5x7 Old Malayer Area Rug, a true example of

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Malayer Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x7 Hand Knotted Old Mahal Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Medallion Design
4x7 Hand Knotted Old Mahal Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Medallion Design

4x7 Hand Knotted Old Mahal Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Medallion Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Construction: Hand-knotted Age: Old Exact Size: 3'10" x 6'7" Pattern: Medallion Color: Rust, navy blue Free

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Area Rug Wool Carpet Medallion Design
5x7 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Area Rug Wool Carpet Medallion Design

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Area Rug Wool Carpet Medallion Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Construction: Hand-knotted Age: Old Exact Size: 4'8" x 6'7" Pattern: Medallion Color: Navy blue, red Free

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Carpet Living Room Rug Old Wool Handwoven Traditional Rug
Oriental Carpet Living Room Rug Old Wool Handwoven Traditional Rug

Oriental Carpet Living Room Rug Old Wool Handwoven Traditional Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This beautiful red area rug is a fine example of handwoven Oriental rugs woven in the mid 20th century. The central design has been woven on a rich red background with black and beig...

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Old East Anatolian Cecim Jejim Kilim Jijim Cicim Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Antique Old East Anatolian Cecim Jejim Kilim Jijim Cicim Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Antique Old East Anatolian Cecim Jejim Kilim Jijim Cicim Rug Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This beautiful Old Antique Handwoven Cecim (Jijim) Kilim comes from Eastern Anatolia, a region

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Kerman Area Rug, Wool Carpet Medallion Design
5x7 Hand Knotted Old Kerman Area Rug, Wool Carpet Medallion Design

5x7 Hand Knotted Old Kerman Area Rug, Wool Carpet Medallion Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This 5x7 Kerman Area Rug is a stunning representation of the rich artistry and craftsmanship found in the Kerman weaving tradition. Hand-knotted with precision and care, it is made f...

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkestan Old Yomut Kilim Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Rug Turkomen Carpet
Turkestan Old Yomut Kilim Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Rug Turkomen Carpet

Turkestan Old Yomut Kilim Turkoman Central Asian Yomud Rug Turkomen Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Yomut (Yomud) Kilim from the West Turkestan and Iran region with a rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Silk Kashan Rug
Antique Silk Kashan Rug

Antique Silk Kashan Rug

$8,140

W 51 in L 80 in

Antique Silk Kashan Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

only be achieved by an authentic old carpet of this type, age, material and craftsmanship. Very high

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Hand-Knotted Old Armenian Carpet, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 310x109 CM
Hand-Knotted Old Armenian Carpet, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 310x109 CM

Hand-Knotted Old Armenian Carpet, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 310x109 CM

$2,105Sale Price|20% Off

W 42.92 in L 122.05 in

Hand-Knotted Old Armenian Carpet, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 310x109 CM

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

It is not the usual living room carpet, it is not a carpet runner: the right place is Yours, to

Category

Mid-20th Century Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Vintage Yuruk Nomadic Rug, Handwoven Yoruk Nomad Turkish Square Carpet
Old Vintage Yuruk Nomadic Rug, Handwoven Yoruk Nomad Turkish Square Carpet

Old Vintage Yuruk Nomadic Rug, Handwoven Yoruk Nomad Turkish Square Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This striking vintage Yuruk rug, woven in the 1990s, embodies the bold aesthetic and nomadic spirit of Anatolia’s Yuruk tribes. Its vivid palette of terracotta red, deep indigo, ivor...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

5x7 Hand-Knotted Old Bakhtiari Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Tribal Geometric Design
5x7 Hand-Knotted Old Bakhtiari Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Tribal Geometric Design

5x7 Hand-Knotted Old Bakhtiari Area Rug, Wool Carpet, Tribal Geometric Design

Located in Dallas, TX

atmosphere of your living space. Notable features: Material: Wool Construction: Hand-knotted Age: Old Exact

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5 x 7 Hand-Knotted Wool Area Russian Carpet Old Kazak Rug
5 x 7 Hand-Knotted Wool Area Russian Carpet Old Kazak Rug

5 x 7 Hand-Knotted Wool Area Russian Carpet Old Kazak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

: Old Origin: Russia Pattern: Geometric Color: Rust, green, blue, red Free delivery across the US

Category

Antique 1880s Russian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Charcoal Sari Lights Silk Rug, Odegard
Charcoal Sari Lights Silk Rug, Odegard

Charcoal Sari Lights Silk Rug, Odegard

By Odegard Carpets

Located in Tulsa, OK

Handmade carpet constructed of recycled silk saris. First introduced by Stephanie Odegard in 1987

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Kayseri Carpet
Kayseri Carpet

Kayseri Carpet

$4,770Sale Price|40% Off

W 108 in L 147 in

Kayseri Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Kayseri carpet or rug. A great old Turkish carpet with a classical design, lovely colors and great

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Kayseri Carpet
Fantastic Kayseri Carpet

Fantastic Kayseri Carpet

$11,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 121 in L 172 in

Fantastic Kayseri Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic Kayseri carpet or rug. A great old Turkish carpet from the Kayseri region in Central

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fereghan Carpet
Antique Fereghan Carpet

Antique Fereghan Carpet

$4,980

W 60 in L 113 in

Antique Fereghan Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Allover covered Herati design motif with very old early wide banded main border in intricate

Category

Antique 1870s Asian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Agra Carpet
Antique Agra Carpet

Antique Agra Carpet

$11,710

W 99 in L 182 in

Antique Agra Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

. Condition notes: Areas of high and low pile height. Fully secured sides, mostly secure ends. Some older

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tabriz Carpet
Vintage Tabriz Carpet

Vintage Tabriz Carpet

$10,940

W 109 in L 147 in

Vintage Tabriz Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

era carpets of centuries old Persian design. Colors and shades include: Rust, charcoal navy blue

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Felt Carpet
Large Felt Carpet

Large Felt Carpet

$3,160Sale Price|46% Off

W 117 in L 160 in

Large Felt Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Large felt carpet or rug. A large old wool carpet or rug from Central Turkey, made of two identical

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Felt, Wool

1900s Oushak Carpet
1900s Oushak Carpet

1900s Oushak Carpet

$86,400

W 132 in L 219 in

1900s Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This western Anatolian workshop carpet has an old ivory field with a multi-pendanted oval medallion

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet
Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet

Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet

$5,290

W 80 in L 127 in

Vintage Northwest Persian Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Many signs of older touch ups which are now

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nepal Carpet, Over Size
Nepal Carpet, Over Size

Nepal Carpet, Over Size

$4,875Sale Price|35% Off

W 177 in L 264 in

Nepal Carpet, Over Size

Located in Evanston, IL

A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite 30-Year-Old Nepal Carpet. In the world of fine rugs, few

Category

1990s Nepalese Folk Art Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter T , 1970s
Vintage Red Illuminated Letter T , 1970s

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter T , 1970s

$214 / item

H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter T , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

an old advertising banner from an old carpet shop in Torino. It features a black iron frame with red

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Antique Fine Bijar Carpet
Antique Fine Bijar Carpet

Antique Fine Bijar Carpet

$8,140

W 64 in L 105 in

Antique Fine Bijar Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

remnants of an old pad. Minor loss to one end and some oxidation to the darker shades which has contributed

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Tribal Oriental Rug, Traditional Rustic Carpet Rug
Handmade Carpet Tribal Oriental Rug, Traditional Rustic Carpet Rug

Handmade Carpet Tribal Oriental Rug, Traditional Rustic Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

woven with sophisticated patterns and emblems traditional in the older antique pieces. This elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Old Yarn Striped Rug
Old Yarn Striped Rug

Old Yarn Striped Rug

$16,499

W 126 in L 178 in

Old Yarn Striped Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hand knotting it to create this colorful, thick pile carpet. The colors of this rug have a "heathered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug w/ Scarce Design, About 30 Years Old
Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug w/ Scarce Design, About 30 Years Old

Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug w/ Scarce Design, About 30 Years Old

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A very good old South Caucasian Shirvan rug, with a design inspired by kilims from the Kuba region

Category

20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug With Seichur Palmette Design, About 30 Years Old
Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug With Seichur Palmette Design, About 30 Years Old

Old Caucasian Shirvan Rug With Seichur Palmette Design, About 30 Years Old

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A very good old South Caucasian Shirvan rug, with a design inspired by Seichur palmette rugs from

Category

20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rae Old Beige Overdyed
Rae Old Beige Overdyed

Rae Old Beige Overdyed

$5,110

W 116 in L 151 in

Rae Old Beige Overdyed

Located in Norwalk, CT

Hand-knotted rug with a floral design on a beige field. This rug has magnificent detailing and would be perfect for any room. Measures: 9'8" x 12'7".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet
Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet

Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Covered field inspired by a Safavid period vase carpet of centuries prior. Covered field of

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Old Caucasian Large Kilim KAZAK
Old Caucasian Large Kilim KAZAK

Old Caucasian Large Kilim KAZAK

$3,445Sale Price|28% Off

W 72.84 in L 144.49 in

Old Caucasian Large Kilim KAZAK

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

dyeing the wool or (experts say) create on purpose to give more depth to the carpet. I also accepted the

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Red Turkish Kula Rug
Old Red Turkish Kula Rug

Old Red Turkish Kula Rug

$1,675

W 51 in L 88 in

Old Red Turkish Kula Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Kula carpet from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century in predominantly red

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Prayer Rug in Fabric
Old Prayer Rug in Fabric

Old Prayer Rug in Fabric

$299

W 25.6 in L 37.41 in

Old Prayer Rug in Fabric

Located in Marseille, FR

Old prayer rug measuring 95 cm by 65 cm. Additional information: Material: Fabrics & velvets

Category

20th Century More Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Old East Caucasian Avar Kilim
Old East Caucasian Avar Kilim

Old East Caucasian Avar Kilim

$5,184

W 66.93 in L 129.14 in

Old East Caucasian Avar Kilim

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old East Caucasian Avar kilim of outstanding colour and design. A good example of a traditional

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Old Classic Kilim
Old Classic Kilim

Old Classic Kilim

$1,000

W 50 in L 61 in

Old Classic Kilim

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter I , 1970s
Vintage Red Illuminated Letter I , 1970s

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter I , 1970s

$154

H 11.82 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Red Illuminated Letter I , 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

an old advertising banner from an old carpet shop in Torino. It features a black iron frame with red

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Old Karaja Runner or Kelleh
Old Karaja Runner or Kelleh

Old Karaja Runner or Kelleh

$3,110

W 55.12 in L 145.28 in

Old Karaja Runner or Kelleh

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Karaja runner or kelleh of traditional design with seven medallions and a classic Karaja border

Category

20th Century More Carpets

Old Central Anatolian Konya Rug
Old Central Anatolian Konya Rug

Old Central Anatolian Konya Rug

$4,493

W 45.67 in L 88.59 in

Old Central Anatolian Konya Rug

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Central Anatolian Konya rug with double medallion design. An attractive Konya rug with a

Category

20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Classic Kilim
Old Classic Kilim

Old Classic Kilim

$1,000

W 50 in L 61 in

Old Classic Kilim

Located in New York, NY

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Category

Vintage 1960s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

New Contemporary Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

ethereal palette. Rooted in the centuries-old legacy of Turkish Oushak carpets, this exquisite runner

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Turkish Dosemalti Village Rug
Old Turkish Dosemalti Village Rug

Old Turkish Dosemalti Village Rug

$967

W 49.22 in L 75.99 in

Old Turkish Dosemalti Village Rug

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A Turkish Dosemealti rug of the traditional design for this town. A example with a large central medallion containing three small medallions with stars, with excellent colour incl...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak
Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak

Zabihi Collection Square Old Antique Turkish Oushak

Located in New York, NY

size 3' 1" x 3' 2" Antique oriental carpets and rugs from Oushak have been carefully chosen as highly

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim
659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim

659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim

$2,631

W 52.76 in L 78.75 in

659 - Old Fine Senneh Kilim

Located in Paris, FR

659 - beautiful 19th century Kilim with beautiful fine central medallion patterns, and beautiful colors pink, orange, yellow, green and dark brown, entirely handwoven with wool woven...

Category

Antique 1880s Indian Kilim More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Old Turkish Komurcu Kula Rug, 1945
Old Turkish Komurcu Kula Rug, 1945

Old Turkish Komurcu Kula Rug, 1945

$2,419

W 64.97 in L 124.02 in

Old Turkish Komurcu Kula Rug, 1945

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

use or display Additional information: Place of Origin: Period: Dated 1945 (over 75 years old) Size

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Tribal Style Rug, Shiraz Region
Old Tribal Style Rug, Shiraz Region

Old Tribal Style Rug, Shiraz Region

$3,802

W 61.42 in L 98.43 in

Old Tribal Style Rug, Shiraz Region

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old tribal style rug, Shiraz region, probably by settled weavers from the Qashqai tribe. A good

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip
Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

$1,292Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 173.23 in

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 498 - Light, long, unusual kilim strip or runner , covered with small cicim embroideries. I would see it placed on a long table or hung on the wall, horizontally or vertically. I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Village Carpet, Circa 1920
Antique Afghan Village Carpet, Circa 1920

Antique Afghan Village Carpet, Circa 1920

$5,184

W 90.56 in L 145.67 in

Antique Afghan Village Carpet, Circa 1920

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Old Red Afghan carpet with traditional design, this carpet has superb colour with a very good warm

Category

20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Aubusson With English Traditional Hunting Scene
Old Aubusson With English Traditional Hunting Scene

Old Aubusson With English Traditional Hunting Scene

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A good Aubusson in the style of a 19th century English tapestry. About 10 years old. This

Category

Antique 19th Century More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Turkish Carpet, Wool, Nomadic Design, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Knotted Turkish Carpet, Wool, Nomadic Design, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Knotted Turkish Carpet, Wool, Nomadic Design, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small Turkish carpet of old manufacture, with a simple design and magnificent colors obtained from

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Old Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the old carpet you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every old carpet was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an old carpet — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right old carpet, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one old carpet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bergoss, Dania Taepper and Hojer Eksport Wilton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Carpet?

The average selling price for an old carpet at 1stDibs is $1,726, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and 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.

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.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

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 masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

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. 

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 whenever you’re looking down.