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Modern Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug
Modern Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug

Modern Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug

Located in New York, NY

Modern Art Deco Chinese Oval Rug Salmon color 5'2x8.

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke. Oval Rug 4'10'' x 7'11''.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco oval rug featuring a large dragon living amidst

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chai Oval Rug by Janice Joostema
Chai Oval Rug by Janice Joostema

Chai Oval Rug by Janice Joostema

Located in Geneve, CH

Chai oval rug by Janice Joostema. Dimensions: D 180 x W 220 cm Materials: Viscose, linen. Born

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Linen

Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Oversized Oval Rug in Brown
Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Oversized Oval Rug in Brown

Antique Floral Aubusson Flatweave Oversized Oval Rug in Brown

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century, this oval rug features a rich brown field adorned with a repeat of pink floral patterns

Category

Antique 1890s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Oval Rugs

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of early 20th century Chinese Art Deco oval rugs, each with a flowering cherry blossom tree

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

V’Soske Studios Psychedelic Pop Art Oval Rug
V’Soske Studios Psychedelic Pop Art Oval Rug

V’Soske Studios Psychedelic Pop Art Oval Rug

By V'Soske

Located in Paris, FR

This vibrant oval rug, attributed to V’Soske Studios, exemplifies the bold graphic language and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern

Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x5 Persian oval rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style
Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style

Distressed Antique American Hooked Oval Rug with American Colonial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74355, distressed antique American hooked oval rug with American Colonial style. Showcasing

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in braided wool and

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in braided wool and

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x4 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in braided wool and

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Oval Rugs Pure Silk Handmade Turkish Carpet, Oriental Red Wool Rug
Oval Rugs Pure Silk Handmade Turkish Carpet, Oriental Red Wool Rug

Oval Rugs Pure Silk Handmade Turkish Carpet, Oriental Red Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment. Oval rugs pure silk

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Baroque Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Stripes and Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric, circa

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug
Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug

Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31403 Size 8' 11" X 13' 6" Design Peking Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug
Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug

Antique Chinese Peking Oval Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31405 Size 4' 3" X 6' 10" Design Peking Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Beige Roses AntiqueChinese Art Deco Oval Rug 4' x 6'10" Knotted Carpet
1920s Beige Roses AntiqueChinese Art Deco Oval Rug 4' x 6'10" Knotted Carpet

1920s Beige Roses AntiqueChinese Art Deco Oval Rug 4' x 6'10" Knotted Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Size Knotted Wool 1920s Antique Oval Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78990 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. Exuding aristocratic charm and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78992 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 04'00 x 06'10. Exuding aristocratic charm and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78991 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. Exuding aristocratic charm and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Red Coral
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Red Coral

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Red Coral

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Beige Linen
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Beige Linen

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Beige Linen

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Steel Blue
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Steel Blue

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Steel Blue

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Gray Denim
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Gray Denim

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Gray Denim

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Green Sage
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Green Sage

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Green Sage

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug White Ivory
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug White Ivory

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug White Ivory

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Peach Pink
Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Peach Pink

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Peach Pink

Located in Mexico City, MX

Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others

Category

2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid Century Modern Hand Tufted Oval Rug in earthy colors made in 100% wool
Mid Century Modern Hand Tufted Oval Rug in earthy colors made in 100% wool

Mid Century Modern Hand Tufted Oval Rug in earthy colors made in 100% wool

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a unique Mid Century Modern hand tufted oval rug. It features earthy

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style
Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

By Mario Buatta

Located in Dallas, TX

74346, antique American floral hooked oval rug with English Country Chintz style8. Drawing

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style
Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

Antique American Floral Hooked Oval Rug with English Country Chintz Style

By Mario Buatta

Located in Dallas, TX

74353, antique American floral hooked oval rug with English country Chintz style 01'11 X 03'06

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Persian Tabriz Oval Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 11'9 X 7'11
New Persian Tabriz Oval Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 11'9 X 7'11

New Persian Tabriz Oval Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 11'9 X 7'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New Tabriz Oval Rug in Kork and Silk 11'9 X 7'11 Key Details: Pile: Kork and silk Foundation: Silk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

Monochromatic Antique Chinese Oval Rug with Striation, circa 1920s
Monochromatic Antique Chinese Oval Rug with Striation, circa 1920s

Monochromatic Antique Chinese Oval Rug with Striation, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

This essentially monochrome, borderless, undecorated elliptical rug has a speckled grey/black

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Asian-Inspired Mountain Blossom Handmade Wool Oval Rug by Joseph Carini
Colorful Asian-Inspired Mountain Blossom Handmade Wool Oval Rug by Joseph Carini

Colorful Asian-Inspired Mountain Blossom Handmade Wool Oval Rug by Joseph Carini

By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets

Located in New York, NY

. Shown here in a 9x12 oval shape. A fabulous area rug for a living room, bedroom, dining room, or more

Category

2010s Nepalese Organic Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Black Minimalist Open Field and Happy Floral Motif Antique Chinese Deco Oval Rug
Black Minimalist Open Field and Happy Floral Motif Antique Chinese Deco Oval Rug

Black Minimalist Open Field and Happy Floral Motif Antique Chinese Deco Oval Rug

Located in New York, NY

A colourful floral wreath stands out in this borderless black ground Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1930 from Peking (Beijing).The seasonal flowers are detailedv in bluers, oranges, ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large modernist rug, 1970s
Large modernist rug, 1970s

Large modernist rug, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Description: Large modernist oval rug made from wool. Lovely vintage decorative piece. Very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shaggy Sheepskin Rug, Oval
Shaggy Sheepskin Rug, Oval

Shaggy Sheepskin Rug, Oval

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

Enjoy the lush and cozy textures found in this oval shaggy rug, as your home is elevated with the

Category

2010s Australian Western European Rugs

Materials

Sheepskin

Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME
Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME

Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME

By RAG home

Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID

Just in a gooey-shaped, slimy pastel goodness cheekily tucked into an abstract, squiggly oval rug-a

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Yarn, Acrylic

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Peking oval rug with a central field woven with a subtle

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Design Rug 100cm x200cm (3.3' x 6.6') - 1Z09
Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Design Rug 100cm x200cm (3.3' x 6.6') - 1Z09

Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Design Rug 100cm x200cm (3.3' x 6.6') - 1Z09

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Introduce elegance to your home with this contemporary Kazakh oval rug, measuring 100 cm x 200 cm

Category

2010s Kazakhstani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Jute, Polyester

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming petite early 20th century Chinese Art Deco oval rug with a green field surrounded by a

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bidjar Rug 3'3'' x 3'3''
Vintage Bidjar Rug 3'3'' x 3'3''

Vintage Bidjar Rug 3'3'' x 3'3''

$1,400Sale Price|53% Off

Vintage Bidjar Rug 3'3'' x 3'3''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Bidjar rug 3'3'' x 3'3''. Round or oval rugs are woven on regular square or rectangular

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B876
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B876

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug, 1920s, 1B876

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Art Deco Chinese oval rug in original good condition. The rug is from the

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Rug 8'10'' x 11'4''
Antique Chinese Rug 8'10'' x 11'4''

Antique Chinese Rug 8'10'' x 11'4''

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Chinese Rug 8'10'' x 11'4''

Located in New York, NY

creations, and generally with wool pile. Round and oval rugs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9'3'' x 11'8''
Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9'3'' x 11'8''

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 9'3'' x 11'8''

Located in New York, NY

creations, and generally with wool pile. Round and oval rugs.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Peking/Ninshia Chinese Rug 6'4'' x 8'11''
Antique Peking/Ninshia Chinese Rug 6'4'' x 8'11''

Antique Peking/Ninshia Chinese Rug 6'4'' x 8'11''

Located in New York, NY

palace – sized creations, and generally with wool pile. Round and oval rugs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Silk Rug 5’1" x 7'0"
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug 5’1" x 7'0"

Vintage Chinese Silk Rug 5’1" x 7'0"

Located in New York, NY

creations, and generally with wool pile.  Round and oval rugs. Prices range from inexpensive to moderately

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Style Rug 150 x 230 cm (4.9 x 7.5 ft) - 1Z40
Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Style Rug 150 x 230 cm (4.9 x 7.5 ft) - 1Z40

Contemporary Kazakh Tabriz Style Rug 150 x 230 cm (4.9 x 7.5 ft) - 1Z40

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This elegant contemporary Kazakh oval rug features a classic Tabriz style design, adding a

Category

2010s Kazakhstani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Fine Antique Ninshiya 1st half of the 19th Century Rug 12’10” x 14’0"
Fine Antique Ninshiya 1st half of the 19th Century Rug 12’10” x 14’0"

Fine Antique Ninshiya 1st half of the 19th Century Rug 12’10” x 14’0"

Located in New York, NY

ruglets to enormous palace – sized creations, and generally with wool pile.  Round and oval rugs. Prices

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Oval Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oval rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, all oval rugs available were constructed with great care. Find 81 antique and vintage oval rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Oval rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Oval rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made oval rugs over the years, but those made by Art Hide, Emily Barbara and Edward Fields are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Oval Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $58,000 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. 

Questions About Oval Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Design aficionados will recommend putting either an oval rug or a rectangular rug underneath an oval table. Be sure that the size of the rug is big enough to fit all chair legs when guests are seated at the table. You’ll find a large collection of rugs of all shapes and sizes from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.