19th Century Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian runner with alternating multicolored stripes with all-over paisley
Antique 19th Century Persian Rugs
Wool
19th Century Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian runner with alternating multicolored stripes with all-over paisley
Wool
Northwest Persian Runner, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Northwest Persian Runner, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 11'3" L x 3'4" W Origin
Wool
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Northwest Persian Runner Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic vintage Northwest Persian runner featuring stacked tribal style medallions over a crimson
Wool
$10,500Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Runner 3'10'' x 16'6''.
Wool, Cotton
North-West Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of serene beauty with the Northwestern Persian Runner, a rug that effortlessly
Wool, Cotton
Antique Northwest Persian Runner 26217
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The beautiful Northwest Persian Runner rug in gold and red is a runner and hallway version of the
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th - century worn persian runner Measure: 3'2'' x 9'11''.
Wool
$4,640Sale Price|36% Off
Antique NW Persian Runner 3'10'' x 9'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique NW Persian Runner 3'10'' x 9'1''.
Wool
$6,000Sale Price|35% Off
Antique NW Persian Runner 3'6'' x 15'5''
Located in New York, NY
Antique NW Persian Runner 3'6'' x 15'5''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 3'9" W x
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Brown Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Northwest Persian runner, possibly from Bakshsaish Region with an all-over mini-khani motif set on
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Tribal Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Narrow Tribal Northwest Persian Runner Measures: 2'6" x 12'1".
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Tribal Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th -century Worn Persian Runner Measure: 2'9'' x 10'7''.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Wide Antique Persian Green Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Wide Persian Runner. 4' x 11'2''
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 7'2" L x 2'11" W
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Color Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Persian runner in brown and gray tones Details rug no. j4548 size 3' 2" x 9' 5
Wool
$1,160Sale Price|35% Off
Vintage North West Persian Runner 3'0'' x 8'2''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage North West Persian Runner 3'0'' x 8'2''.
Wool
$3,960Sale Price|34% Off
Antique North West Persian Runner 3'6'' x 10'2''
Located in New York, NY
Antique North West Persian Runner 3'6'' x 10'2''.
Wool
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique North West Persian Runner 3'1'' x 15'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique North West Persian Runner 3'1'' x 15'1''.
Wool, Cotton
$2,240Sale Price|56% Off
Vintage North West Persian Runner 3'4'' x 10'1''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage North West Persian Runner 3'4'' x 10'1''.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Wool
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Wool
Geometric Northwest Persian Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geometric Orange Northwest Persian Runner, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, Early 20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 3'8
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Lime Green Antique Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating early 20th century Persian runner with an open lime green field. 2'11'' x 9'8''
Wool
Mid-20th Century Northwest Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Northwest Persian runner with three large medallions woven with
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Camel Blue Color Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A 1940's persian runner in brown and soft blue Details rug no. 31469 size 3' x 15' 4" (91 x 467 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green and Brown Narrow Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow one-of-a-kind Persian runner in dark green and brown. You have a narrow hallway then this
Wool
Mehraban Antique Kordish Northwest Persian Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Made completely out of wool, this antique Kurdish Persian Runner rug comes from the ethnic Kurds of
Wool
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sarab Persian Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73198 Antique Sarab Persian Runner with Modern Tribal Style. This captivating antique Sarab Persian
Wool
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Vintage Northwest Persian Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Northwest Persian runner rug, hand-knotted wool with a red field and colorful
Wool
Northwest Persian Runner, Early 20th Century, 4'2" × 11'9"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Northwest Persian Runner, Early 20th Century, 4'2" × 11'9" Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'2
Wool
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique NW Persian Runner 5'0" x 16'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique NW Persian Runner 5'0" x 16'9''. The yellow field shows a three column offset doubly
Wool
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Northwest Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and narrow finely woven Persian runner featuring an all-over paisley design. Measures
Wool
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Runner Mood
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Vintage Persian Runner Mood Runner persiano Mood vintage. Completamente, annodato a mano è una pura
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Navy Green Floral Persian Runner, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A narrow and long Persian runner with a floral design on a navy field, the border is green. Lot of
Wool
North-West Persian Runner - 3'5" x 10'6"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of a Northwestern Persian Runner, a rug that effortlessly merges
Wool, Cotton
Colorful 1920s Antique N.W. Persian Runner with Sub-Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful 1920s Antique N.W. Persian Runner with Sub-Geometric Medallions, rug e-0603, country of
Wool
Antique N.W. Persian Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy/Multi, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique N.W.Persian runner 2'9 X 12'11. From N.W. Persia a lovely antique hand knotted wool runner
Wool
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Qashqai Persian Runner Rug in Black with Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian runner rug is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, hand-knotted in wool
Wool
North-West Persian runner - 3'6" x 12'9"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating allure of our Northwest Persian Runner – a true masterpiece that
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug 2'8" x 9'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern
Silk
Antique Navy Northwest Persian Runner Rug. 3' 10" x 19' 5"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Long Antique Navy Northwest Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Hand-knotted Wool Persian Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian runner has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall design of three vertical
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique North West Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique North West Persian Runner Size: 3'4" × 14'10" (101 × 452 cm) This exquisite antique Persian
Wool
Antique North West Persian Runner. 3 ft 3 in x 15 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique North West Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 3 ft 3 in
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Antique Persian N.W. Persian Runner with Tribal Geometric Motifs 3'9 x 8'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'9 x 8'6 Antique Persian N.W. Persian Runner with Tribal Geometric Motifs 3'9 x 8'6
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug. 4 ft 3 in x 13 ft
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking tribal antique Northwest Persian runner rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug
Wool
$5,500
Antique Persian Runner
By Malayer
Located in New York, NY
This antique Malayer rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive travel, passion, and research. Malayer rugs are named after a major rug weaving village in central we...
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Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet ( 3'9" x 9'5" - 114 x 287 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet ( 3'9" x 9'5" - 114 x 287 )
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Rug with Polychromatic Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 3x8 antique Persian runner rug is a rich and exciting
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner. 3 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 3 ft 4 in
Wool
Zabihi Collection Apricot Northwest Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Tribal Northwest Persian Runner in apricot tones Details rug no. j4245 size
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner with Subtle Pattern in Soft Tones 3'5 x 16'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 16'9 Antique Northwest Persian Runner with Subtle Pattern in Soft Tones 3'5 x 16'9
Wool
Vintage Overdyed Persian Runner Rug in Beige-Brown Open Field, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1970-1980, this 3x13 vintage Persian runner is from a new curation of
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Antique Northwest Persian Runner, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Attractive Antique Northwest Persian Runner Army, Sage, Lime Green with Terracotta & Lemon About
Wool
Antique Persian Runner 107x295cm Antique Persian Runner 4x10ft Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
This antique geometric tribal runner rug, circa 1890, showcases a striking composition of bold
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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