Antique Penny Rug
19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field
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Late 19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool, Felt, Cotton
American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
Category
1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
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American Penny Rug, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming American penny rug (runner style) mounted onto a fabric lined frame. Can be oriented
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1920s American Antique Penny Rug
19THC PENNY RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH CENTURY PENNY RUG FROM PA. HANDSEW ON STRETCHER.
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Felt, Wool
American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
Located in Istanbul, TR
an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
19th century Penny Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH CENTURY Penny Rug from PA. Handsewn on stretcher.
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Felt, Wool
Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Penny rug as been hand appliqued onto linen fabric.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS MOUNTED PENNY RUG IS FANTASTIC COLOR COMBINATION AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THE HAND APPLIQUED
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC HAND SEWN & STURDY WOOL PENNY RUG FROM LANCASTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA .THIS WONDERFUL WOOL
Category
19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
Category
1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
Category
1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare wool, penny bed rug quilt. Not too many of these around. Circa 1890's, vivid colors
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Wool
19th Century American Penny Table Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an absolutely beautiful and rare form penny work table rug. American circa eighteen seventy
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Velvet
Folk Art Penny Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful folk art penny rug
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a knock your socks off 1920s multi color penny rug. Tucked away for years, it has retained
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Graphic late 19th Century Penny Rug, American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, bright penny rug with a punchy pattern, strong overall concentric diamonds and with serrated
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug
Materials
Linen
Graphic American Penny Rug, 19th Century, Mounted and Framed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great looking, vibrant penny rug mounted and in a custom contemporary white shadowbox frame
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug
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Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...
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Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug
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Wool
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Antique Penny Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique penny rug for your home. An antique penny rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique penny rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique penny rug bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Penny Rug?
Prices for an antique penny rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $775 and can go as high as $2,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,125.
Questions About Antique Penny Rug
- What is a penny rug used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- What is a semi antique rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly) - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.