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Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 5'2x3'6
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 5'2x3'6

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 5'2x3'6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug
1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug

1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 13'7"x20'2" Rug

Located in New York, NY

classical Persian vocabulary to suit the architectural proportions of grand Western estates. The "rustic

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Antique 1890s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug • Red & Navy, Full Pile, Handmade 9'9" × 13'3"
Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug • Red & Navy, Full Pile, Handmade 9'9" × 13'3"

Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug • Red & Navy, Full Pile, Handmade 9'9" × 13'3"

Located in Burlingame, CA

Persia, this rug carries the unmistakable character of Persian craftsmanship — slightly architectural in

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1950's Earth-Tone Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
1950's Earth-Tone Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style

1950's Earth-Tone Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

signature motif drawing the eye toward a meditative center, echoing the celestial architecture of Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Sanayeh Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 6'11x5'1
Vintage Persian Isfahan Sanayeh Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 6'11x5'1

Vintage Persian Isfahan Sanayeh Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 6'11x5'1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork & Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork & Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork & Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

The Legacy of Tabriz: Late 19th Century Persian Rug of Timeless Grandeur
The Legacy of Tabriz: Late 19th Century Persian Rug of Timeless Grandeur

The Legacy of Tabriz: Late 19th Century Persian Rug of Timeless Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79328 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 04'05 x 06'08. In the twilight of the 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Citadel: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
The Crimson Citadel: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance

The Crimson Citadel: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

wool vintage Persian Heriz rug captures the architectural grandeur and tribal sophistication for which

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool & Silk - Size: 5'3 X 3'8 Z514
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool & Silk - Size: 5'3 X 3'8 Z514

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Wool & Silk - Size: 5'3 X 3'8 Z514

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk- Size: 6'7 X 9'11
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk- Size: 6'7 X 9'11

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk- Size: 6'7 X 9'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'8 X 10'
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'8 X 10'

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'8 X 10'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'2 X 6'8
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'2 X 6'8

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'2 X 6'8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'10 X 10'8
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'10 X 10'8

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'10 X 10'8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'2
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'2

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 10'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 9'10
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 9'10

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'9 X 9'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'7
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'7

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'6
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'6

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'6 X 9'9
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'6 X 9'9

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'6 X 9'9

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

The Coastal Reverie: A Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug of Organic Serenity
The Coastal Reverie: A Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug of Organic Serenity

The Coastal Reverie: A Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug of Organic Serenity

Located in Dallas, TX

, gracefully enclosing the central pattern like the architecture of a Persian garden. Double floral meander

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 14'3 X 9'10
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 14'3 X 9'10

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 14'3 X 9'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

Embers of Paradise: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Opulence
Embers of Paradise: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Opulence

Embers of Paradise: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Opulence

Located in Dallas, TX

Persian palace architecture—ornate, protective, and proportionally perfect. The contrast between the warm

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Safavid Reverie: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Safavid Reverie: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Safavid Reverie: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

sapphire tones, evokes the cyclical beauty of Persian garden architecture—a symbol of paradise itself

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Russet Reverie: Vintage Persian Mahal of Timeless Grandeur & Rustic Elegance
A Russet Reverie: Vintage Persian Mahal of Timeless Grandeur & Rustic Elegance

A Russet Reverie: Vintage Persian Mahal of Timeless Grandeur & Rustic Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug embodies the architectural grace and artisanal mastery

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Early 20th Century Persian American Craftsman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor
The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor

The Imperial Bloom: A Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug of Regal Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

pendants echoing the celestial symmetry of Persian garden architecture. Against a field of midnight, the

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size:6'7 X 9'11
New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size:6'7 X 9'11

New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size:6'7 X 9'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7 ft 3 in x 4 ft 10 in
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7 ft 3 in x 4 ft 10 in

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7 ft 3 in x 4 ft 10 in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

New Persian Isfahan Center Medallion Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Kork, Silk

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

prayer carpet represents a refined interpretation of a 19th century Persian design, where architectural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

of a 19th century Persian design, where architectural form, natural imagery, and symbolic meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Heriz Rug, Wool, Bold Geometric Design, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Heriz Rug, Wool, Bold Geometric Design, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Heriz Rug, Wool, Bold Geometric Design, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

blue. Strong geometric detailing and a deep indigo border give it a classic Northwest Persian presence

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Hunt: Signed 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Masterpiece of Paradise
The Imperial Hunt: Signed 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Masterpiece of Paradise

The Imperial Hunt: Signed 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Masterpiece of Paradise

By Mohtashem

Located in Dallas, TX

commanding axis evokes the architectural symmetry of Persian garden design, drawing the eye into a woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Heriz Oversize Wool Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Heriz Oversize Wool Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Heriz Oversize Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This antique Persian Heriz rug features a powerful central medallion surrounded by angular floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Amazing Early 20th Century Kashan Rug
Amazing Early 20th Century Kashan Rug

Amazing Early 20th Century Kashan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with an architectural design depicting two fluted

Category

Vintage 1910s Asian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Earthbound Reverie: An Antique Malayer Masterwork of Aged Noble Beauty
The Earthbound Reverie: An Antique Malayer Masterwork of Aged Noble Beauty

The Earthbound Reverie: An Antique Malayer Masterwork of Aged Noble Beauty

Located in Dallas, TX

frames this dreamlike interior with classical Persian reserve—a delicate architecture of meandering vines

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Artistic Excellence in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Archive
Persian Artistic Excellence in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Archive

Persian Artistic Excellence in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Archive

$401Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0 in

Persian Artistic Excellence in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Archive

Located in Langweer, NL

. - Prints Overview: The prints feature a stunning array of Persian architectural details, ceramics, textiles

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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Exquisite Persian Silver Miniature Decorative Hookah
Exquisite Persian Silver Miniature Decorative Hookah

Exquisite Persian Silver Miniature Decorative Hookah

Located in Islamabad, PK

delicate filigree patterns, reminiscent of Persian architecture, adorn the surface, creating a visual

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Metalwork

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Bistro Table
French 19th Century Iron & Marble Bistro Table

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Bistro Table

$1,495

H 28.13 in W 39.38 in D 23.75 in

French 19th Century Iron & Marble Bistro Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

decorative elements from the Neoclassical and Persian architectural traditions. A lovely addition to a patio

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Depiction of Persian Houses – 18th-Century Architectural Scene
Depiction of Persian Houses – 18th-Century Architectural Scene

Depiction of Persian Houses – 18th-Century Architectural Scene

Located in Langweer, NL

Depiction of Persian Houses – 18th-Century Architectural Scene by J. van der Schley, 1731 This

Category

Antique 1730s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890
Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

$143Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI, ca.1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Persian Ornament Designs – Islamic Architectural Patterns, Plate XXI Description: This antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Jaipur Rugs Deep Navy & Inky Sea 105X165 cm Hand Knotted Carpet
Jaipur Rugs Deep Navy & Inky Sea 105X165 cm Hand Knotted Carpet

Jaipur Rugs Deep Navy & Inky Sea 105X165 cm Hand Knotted Carpet

By JAIPUR RUGS

Located in Milano, IT

, producing rugs adorned with intricate motifs inspired by Persian architecture and literature. Featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kechan Style Rug 4'2" x 6'2"
Turkish Kechan Style Rug 4'2" x 6'2"

Turkish Kechan Style Rug 4'2" x 6'2"

Located in Sarasota, FL

(Genghis Khan), his mother was Persian, and he was a lover of art, music, Persian architecture and culture

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Grand Mogol’s Palace & Mosque – Chatelain Engraving of Delhi, 1719
Grand Mogol’s Palace & Mosque – Chatelain Engraving of Delhi, 1719

Grand Mogol’s Palace & Mosque – Chatelain Engraving of Delhi, 1719

$363Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.79 in W 17.33 in D 0.02 in

Grand Mogol’s Palace & Mosque – Chatelain Engraving of Delhi, 1719

Located in Langweer, NL

meticulously landscaped courtyards and terraces, capturing the blend of Islamic and Indo-Persian architecture

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Prints

Materials

Paper

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Persian Architecture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Persian architecture you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Persian architecture — often made from fabric, wool and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage Persian architecture you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Persian architecture — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Persian architecture bearing Hollywood Regency, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Persian architecture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bahram Shabahang and Orley Shabahang produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Persian Architecture?

A Persian architecture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $173 and the highest can go for as much as $21,525.

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.