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Large Antique French Oriental Needlepoint 10'03" x 19'04"
Large Antique French Oriental Needlepoint 10'03" x 19'04"

Large Antique French Oriental Needlepoint 10'03" x 19'04"

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Large Antique French Oriental Needlepoint , Country of Origin: France, Circa date: 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Nichols Oriental Wool Throw Rug 20th Century
Chinese Nichols Oriental Wool Throw Rug 20th Century

Chinese Nichols Oriental Wool Throw Rug 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinese Nichols oriental throw rug offers wool construction with detached floral elements, 20th

Category

20th Century Asian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731
Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731

Oriental Carpet, 20th Century - N° 731

Located in Paris, FR

N° 731 - Hand knotted Oriental carpet from 20th century. High quality, beautiful graphics and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry
1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry

1970s Oriental Horsewhip of Leather and Marquetry

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s oriental horsewhip of leather and marquetry.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Games

Materials

Leather, Wood

638 - Oriental Carpet, 19th Century, kazak
638 - Oriental Carpet, 19th Century, kazak

638 - Oriental Carpet, 19th Century, kazak

By Manufacture Royale De Samadet Landes

Located in Paris, FR

Hand knotted carpet in an Oriental factory. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable

Category

Antique 1860s Central Asian Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair of Vintage Oriental Trays, Japan, 1970s
Pair of Vintage Oriental Trays, Japan, 1970s

Pair of Vintage Oriental Trays, Japan, 1970s

Located in Palermo, IT

Pair of vintage oriental trays, Japan, 1970s Found in a noble apartment, they are intact and in

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Tray Tables

Materials

Plastic

Antique Hand-Knotted Oriental Nomad Carpet, Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Oriental Nomad Carpet, Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Oriental Nomad Carpet, Wool

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Ancient unique example of oriental nomad carpet. The colors of the wools are vegetal, except the

Category

20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Oriental Floral Tapestry with Centerpiece Vase
1980s Oriental Floral Tapestry with Centerpiece Vase

1980s Oriental Floral Tapestry with Centerpiece Vase

Located in Marbella, ES

This exquisite hand-embroidered tapestry features a symmetrical, oriental-inspired design centered

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century Oriental Khotan Samarkand Rug
19th Century Oriental Khotan Samarkand Rug

19th Century Oriental Khotan Samarkand Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Authentic Oriental Samarkand Rug
19th Century Authentic Oriental Samarkand Rug

19th Century Authentic Oriental Samarkand Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

$1,278Sale Price|20% Off

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

Oriental carpet/china bridge silk 20th century
Oriental carpet/china bridge silk 20th century

Oriental carpet/china bridge silk 20th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Oriental carpet/china bridge silk 20th century Medallion-shaped pattern with rich decorative

Category

20th Century Unknown Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug
Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug

Mid-19th Century Oriental Chinese Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

The Older Antique Chinese Rugs, as opposed to most other productions of Chinese goods, were woven almost exclusively for internal consumption. Since they were mostly sheltered from E...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East As...

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug
Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug

Art Deco Chinese/Tibet Oriental Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique are deco Chinese rug, kings and dynasty, incredible beauty. This wonderful Art Deco carpet was made in China, circa 1910's or 1920's. Walter Nichols was great American rug p...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oriental Rug, Runner, Orient Carpet
Antique Oriental Rug, Runner, Orient Carpet

Antique Oriental Rug, Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The images are part of the article description. On request, we clean the ca...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'5" #9028
Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'5" #9028

Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'5" #9028

Located in Houston, TX

Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'5" #9028 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Azerbaijani Oriental Rug, Geometric Design, 20th Century
Handwoven Azerbaijani Oriental Rug, Geometric Design, 20th Century

Handwoven Azerbaijani Oriental Rug, Geometric Design, 20th Century

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th century Azerbaijani Oriental rug showcases the rich weaving traditions and bold graphic

Category

20th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Traditional Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Modern  Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

Modern Oriental Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

no beater bar; Spot clean with mild detergent Available in other size options: 6'7" X 8'3", 6'7" X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Antique Peking Chinese Oriental Rug ca 1910
Antique Peking Chinese Oriental Rug ca 1910

Antique Peking Chinese Oriental Rug ca 1910

Located in Doha, QA

This ca 1910-1920 Peking Chinese Oriental Rug measures 156x 146 . It has a wonderful and very

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 14'2"
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 14'2"

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 14'2"

Located in Houston, TX

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 14'2" #AND10001 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 73"x112" Persian Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug C1930
Antique 73"x112" Persian Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug C1930

Antique 73"x112" Persian Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug C1930 Measures - 112" x 73 1/2" x 1/2"

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet

Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Oriental Carpet, Room size, with Red Field A gorgeous antique

Category

Vintage 1920s European Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluch Afghan Persian Handwoven Rug (Oriental Carpet)
Baluch Afghan Persian Handwoven Rug (Oriental Carpet)

Baluch Afghan Persian Handwoven Rug (Oriental Carpet)

Located in Leeds, GB

A Baluch Afghan/Persian rug, approximately 6'10" x 3'7", dating from the mid 20th century. The the rose pink coloured field with two columns of octagonal güls enclosed by borders of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005
Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005

Located in Houston, TX

Oriental Hand Knotted Rug 6' x 8'11" #9005 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Inspired Oriental Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Traditional Inspired Oriental Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Traditional Inspired Oriental Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Traditional Inspired Oriental Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'1" × 12'0" (276 × 365 cm) Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Nichols Round Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1980s
Chinese Nichols Round Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1980s

Chinese Nichols Round Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1980s

By Nichols

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinese Nichols oriental rug offers wool construction in circular form with central floral

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Oriental Rug circa 19th Century - RR5230
Antique Caucasian Oriental Rug circa 19th Century - RR5230

Antique Caucasian Oriental Rug circa 19th Century - RR5230

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great antique Caucasian oriental rug from the 1890s. It is in good condition as shown in

Category

Antique 1890s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet
Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet

Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet

Located in Stamford, CT

A finely knotted coffee or Foyar oriental carpet. This highly desirable carpet is sure to make a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Turkish Rugs

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s
Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This hand-woven Bokhara oriental rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Traditionally flatwoven

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary traditional oriental inspired rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'9" × 16'2" (205 × 492

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Oriental Animal Print Khotan Samarkand Rug
1900s Oriental Animal Print Khotan Samarkand Rug

1900s Oriental Animal Print Khotan Samarkand Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Antique Turkish Ushak Oriental Rug
19th Century Antique Turkish Ushak Oriental Rug

19th Century Antique Turkish Ushak Oriental Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite rug is a genuine vintage Turkish Ushak piece dating back to the 1920s. Its breathtaking Gul Farang floral patterns effortlessly flow over an ivory background, creating...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oriental-Inspired Rug, Brown with Pastel Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Oriental-Inspired Rug, Brown with Pastel Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Oriental-Inspired Rug, Brown with Pastel Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Collection. This piece is particularly inspired by antique Oriental traditions, serving as a sophisticated

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s
Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Vintage Red Hand-Woven Oriental Bokhara Rug, 1960s

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This hand-woven oriental Bokhara rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Woven in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Oriental Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oriental bar available at 1stDibs. Each oriental bar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 2354 options for an antique or vintage oriental bar now, or shop our selection of 1126 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oriental bar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oriental bar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one oriental bar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Karastan, Century Furniture and Lane Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Oriental Bar?

Prices for an oriental bar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $156 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,229.

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.