Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Sivas Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
The medallion is framed by a spacious open field that enhances the rug’s light and airy presence, while faint floral sprays and vine work add understated ornamentation.
Wool
1900s Camel OpenField Medallion Antique Indian Agra Carpet 14'8"x14'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Anchored by a soft ivory field, the rug's open surface allows its central medallion to take center stage with clarity and poise.
Wool
Hand-Knotted Oushak Revival Wool Rug in Soft Gray with Multicolor Floral Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The symmetrical layout and open field lend the rug a refined sense of harmony while allowing each decorative element to stand out beautifully.
Wool
Antique Turkish 'Evil Eye' Nazar Tülü in Brown Angora Wool Rug, Art Wall-Hanging
By Turkoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare antique tülü, it was made a century ago in south-central Turkey’s Konya region, a center for the breeding of angora sheep, whose lustrous coats give this piece its distinctive...
Wool, Angora
$1,144 / item
Blue Vintage Gabbeh Minimalist Design Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing the Blue Vintage Gabbeh Rug open field minimalist Design! This beautiful rug is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any home.
Wool
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Agra Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug In Rust Hues And Warm Tones
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Wonderful burnt rust hues and open fields lend to this rug's warm feel. Some missing areas to pile but with lots of life to offer in home spaces where a hardy, warm rug with characte...
Wool
Modern Tabriz Style Rug in Muted Tones by Keivan Woven Arts 5'0 x 8'1
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
SEO Keywords modern Tabriz style rug, Keivan Woven Arts rug, muted terracotta Persian style carpet, warm gray-brown area rug, modern abstract Tabriz design, dusty rose and faded blue...
Wool
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Röllakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'07
By Brita Svefors
Located in Dallas, TX
Framed by a border adorned with stepped lozenges within lozenges, the open beige field of this rug becomes a focal point, exuding an inviting warmth infused with earth-tone hues.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Light Gray Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Delicate linear accents at the edges add structure without overwhelming the design, while the open field enhances versatility-making the rug ideal for both modern and traditional int...
Wool
Soft Blue Tabriz Style Rug with Classic Motifs by Keivan Woven Arts 5'0 x 7'9
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
SEO Keywords modern Tabriz style rug, Keivan Woven Arts designer rug, muted blue-gray Tabriz carpet, soft blue and brown area rug, contemporary Persian style carpet, warm brown geome...
Wool
Anna Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Signed Å
By Anna Johanna Ångström
Located in Dallas, TX
Infused with neutral hues, the open field of the rug features softly gradated striations, lending a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Wool
Vintage 1950s French Savonnerie Style Rug Hand-Loomed Wool, 3.10' x 6.4' -1C1244
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A sophisticated and charming hand-loomed French Savonnerie style rug dating to the mid-20th century (1950s). This piece beautifully captures the regal elegance of traditional French ...
Wool
1920s Brown Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
The borders act as a disciplined, minimalist frame, often featuring a simple "Solid Band" or a delicate "Fret" pattern that anchors the expansive energy of the central field without ...
Wool
1880s Ivory and Coral Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Rug 9'2" x 11'8"
Located in New York, NY
The open field emphasizes the masterful use of negative space, characteristic of the Peking style.
Wool
Antique Chinese Rug, 8.7 x 6 ft, 1920s, Beige and Navy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
The restrained use of ornamentation and the generous open field give the rug an elegant and timeless character.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Chinese Wool Rug - In Blue with Floral Medallion & Ornate Gold Border
Located in Norwalk, CT
Boasting a rich, midnight blue open field, the rug is centered by a highly detailed floral medallion in soft pastels and ivory, framed by a luminous golden-tan border.
Wool
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug, Handwoven Wool, Good Fortune Symbols, 8' x 11'
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful 19th century Chinese Peking rug features a refined and balanced open field design set in a soft pale cream background, evoking a sense of calm and understated elegance.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Room Size Chinese Art Deco Rug, Hand-Knotted Navy Blue, Taupe, 9' x 12'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 8’ 9” x 11’ 4” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...
Wool, Cotton
1930s Brown European Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 11'9"x15' Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Unlike the dense, dark backgrounds typical of early American folk art area rugs, this open-field aesthetic draws inspiration from French Aubusson and Savonnerie traditions.
Wool
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
The Chinoiserie Dynasty: An Antique Chinese Peking Rug of Symbolic Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
Together, these motifs form a visual poem of human existence — birth, union, and transcendence. The rug’s open field is framed by a sophisticated border in smoky taupe and azure, ad...
Wool
1880s Blue and Navy Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent example of 19th-century weaving represents the height of the Chinese rugs tradition, specifically embodying the sophisticated, open field designs characteristic of p...
Wool
1960s Moroccan Beni M'Guild Berber Rug in Green, Orange and Coral, 5'1" x 8'8"
By Beni M'Guild, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The graphic medallions and restrained open field give the rug enough visual strength to anchor a room without overwhelming surrounding furnishings.
Wool
Sand Colored Turkish Flatweave
Located in New York, NY
This is the only pattern on the open field. As new condition. Rug Size 7x11'2
Wool
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
The rug's open red field serves as a rich backdrop for the central abstract medallion, which is a masterful composition of stylized florals and foliage.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
The rug's open red field provides a warm and inviting backdrop that highlights the intricate details of the central medallion.
Wool
Large Antique Light Ivory Floral French Aubusson Flatweave Carpet 11'8" x 14'3"
Located in New York, NY
The balanced composition, featuring a restrained central medallion and open field, ensures that the rug integrates seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Warm Gold Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Warm Gold Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Provenance: The Ronneby Courthouse, South-East Sweden circa 1940-1950 A warm, open yellow field covers the rug framed ...
Wool
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.
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