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Persian Lion Kilim
Persian Lion Kilim

Persian Lion Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey

Category

Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Lion Souf Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A Modern Souf Persian carpet depicting a lion on an abrashed gray and ivory colored field Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'
Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'

Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'

By Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

From Orley Shabahang’s Animal collection, “Lion” is a bold tribute to tribal symbolism and artisan

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Primitive Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Lion Persian Kilim
Lion Persian Kilim

Lion Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a purple lion on an ivory ground

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Ghashghaei "Lion Rug"
Antique Persian Ghashghaei "Lion Rug"

Antique Persian Ghashghaei "Lion Rug"

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32793 Size 5' 0" X 8' 1" Design Ghashghaei Collection Ghashghaei Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim
Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim

Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a yellow lion featuring abstract elements

Category

Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug
Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug

Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Persian Bijar the iron rug. Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century Kurd Persian Bidjar Rug with an animal lion rug pattern Measures: 3'3" x 6'2'.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960's Persian Abadeh Guardian Lion Pictorial Carpet
1960's Persian Abadeh Guardian Lion Pictorial Carpet

1960's Persian Abadeh Guardian Lion Pictorial Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

Lion, a central figure in Persian lore, symbolizes strength, vigilance, and divine guardianship

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field. can be used

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Mini square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of animals covering a blue

Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Lion Wool  Rug 3'7'' x 4'8''
Antique Persian Tabriz Lion Wool  Rug 3'7'' x 4'8''

Antique Persian Tabriz Lion Wool Rug 3'7'' x 4'8''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Tabriz Lion Wool Rug 3'7'' x 4'8''. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with a pictorial design

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'

Hand-Knotted Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

evokes the power of the lion in Persian folklore while lending itself beautifully to a modern setting. In

Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x8 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Nomadic Lion King: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
The Nomadic Lion King: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

The Nomadic Lion King: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

intention. In Persian culture, the lion has long embodied courage, justice, and kingship—the guardian of

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug

Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the late 20th century with a pictorial

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x9 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug with Lion Design Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug with Lion Design Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug with Lion Design Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

against the imposing ground, while heraldic lions rear across the strapwork borders. One has the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Lion Portrait Gabbe Rug
Lion Portrait Gabbe Rug

Lion Portrait Gabbe Rug

Located in New York, NY

A quintessential example of Malayer craftsmanship, this rug (3.7 x 5.4) showcases a captivating geometric design and intricate motifs that embody the meticulous artistry of its origi...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabeh, Lion motif with soldier character
Vintage Gabeh, Lion motif with soldier character

Vintage Gabeh, Lion motif with soldier character

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug featuring bold figurative motifs, tribal symbolism, and a warm

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stunning Antique Red Wool Floral Lions Serapi Rug
Stunning Antique Red Wool Floral Lions Serapi Rug

Stunning Antique Red Wool Floral Lions Serapi Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

flowerheads together with eight golden-yellow lions around a large central fox-brown medallion with palmette

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gabbeh Rug, Hand Knotted, 4.8 × 3.4 ft – Red and Yellow Lion
Gabbeh Rug, Hand Knotted, 4.8 × 3.4 ft – Red and Yellow Lion

Gabbeh Rug, Hand Knotted, 4.8 × 3.4 ft – Red and Yellow Lion

Located in North Bergen, NJ

striking red field dominated by a bold yellow lion motif, rendered in the playful, abstract style

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"
Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nazmiyal Collection Lion Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug  2 ft x 3 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Lion Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug  2 ft x 3 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Lion Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug 2 ft x 3 ft

Located in New York, NY

Lion Design Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’4” x 7’1”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’4” x 7’1”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’4” x 7’1”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 6’2” x 8’4”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 6’2” x 8’4”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 6’2” x 8’4”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim

Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A Modern Souf Persian carpet dpeicting a lion on a neutral field 3'11'' x 5'5'' Souf rugs are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”
Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”

Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'3" x 7’1"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'3" x 7’1"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'3" x 7’1"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’8" x 7’11"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’8" x 7’11"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’8" x 7’11"

Located in New York, NY

in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’7" x 9’6”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’7" x 9’6”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’7" x 9’6”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'1" x 7’1"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'1" x 7’1"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'1" x 7’1"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’10” x 8’4”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’10” x 8’4”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’10” x 8’4”

Located in New York, NY

in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’5" x 7’2"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’5" x 7’2"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’5" x 7’2"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’3" x 9’1”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’3" x 9’1”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’3" x 9’1”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’11" x 7’4"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’11" x 7’4"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’11" x 7’4"

Located in New York, NY

in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'5" x 7’7"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'5" x 7’7"

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'5" x 7’7"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3'10" x 16’3”
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3'10" x 16’3”

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3'10" x 16’3”

Located in New York, NY

in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Persian Lion For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Persian lion available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and marble, every Persian lion was constructed with great care. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage Persian lion you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Persian lion — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Persian lion, those designed in Folk Art, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Persian lion over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, Bahram Shabahang and Qashqai Nomadic Tribe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Persian Lion?

The average selling price for a Persian lion at 1stDibs is $2,775, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $22,220 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.