Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with all-over floral pattern on a rust colored background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with multiple alternating striped and floral pattern in natural un-dyed wool.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Ersari runner with a brilliant alternating multicolored zigzag diamond pattern surrounded by a simple contrasting border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lori Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lori runner with a multicolored paisley pattern with a brilliant gold latticework pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaje Mini Runner, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Karaje mini runner featuring a column of hooked geometric medallions on a soft peach and sand field.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric crisscrossing diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with zigzag woven pattern surrounded by a complementary border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with all-over multicolored diamond pattern on a natural wool background surrounded by a complementary diamond border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with all-over geometric floral pattern woven in natural un-dyed wool, surrounded by multiple complementary borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with beautiful variegated red wool background with multiple contrasting geometric patter borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan kilim runner with myriad multi-colored stripes, some solid, and some with geometric patterns, and all woven in brilliant bold colors.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Azeri Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Azeri Kilim runner with alternating geometric patterns and multi-color stripes.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Varamin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Varamin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over geometric floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary borders, in natural wool.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Veramin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Veramin Kilim runner with all-over paisley design on an indigo background, surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique, early 20th century, Persian Zarand Kilim runner with multiple diamond medallions on a natural wool background, surrounded by a contrasting geometric crimson border.
Wool
Persian Heriz Runner, 8' 10" x 2' 3"
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Heriz Wool Runner, with geometric and floral motif on orange ground with fringe on the short sides. 8' 10" L x 2' 3" W.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim runner with beautiful all-over stylized floral pattern of alternating indigo, dark red, and natural wool diagonal stripes, surrounded by mu...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century, century 1930s, Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over brilliant crimson, emerald and orange geometric pattern on a black background, surrounded by a complementary g...
Wool
$10,000 / set
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of warm color Persian Malayers from the early 20th Century Measure: 2'10'' x 12'10'' and 2'11'' x 12'10'' respectively.
Wool
$905Sale Price|30% Off
Persian Azerbaijani Hand-Knotted Rug Runner Geometric Design
Located in London, GB
Azerbaijani hand-knotted rug runner geometric design Wool on a cotton foundation Measures: 75 x 155 cm Produced in Azerbaijan in the mountain chain of Caucasus. Imaginative ...
Wool, Cotton
Persian Long Runner Rug - Oushak Style - Blue Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
◾ Graceful Passages: Transitional Hand-Knotted Oushak Wool Runner Define your home's corridors and transitional spaces with this exceptional hand-knotted Oushak runner.
Wool
Vintage Bakshaeish Brown Persian Wool Runner With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of the Bakshaeish Persian hand-knotted wool rug. This runner is part of our Revival Collection and features a striking brown field complemented by mu...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Runner with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional hand made Chobi wool runner with beautiful multi-colored floral design and fringe. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Wool
New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Runner with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60904 New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad runner with Modern Transitional Style 03'05 x 18'04.
Wool
$6,000Sale Price|50% Off
Shawl Design 1900 Antique Northwest Persian Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This handcrafted northwest Persian with, is an original shawl design wide runner size Oriental rug.
Wool
$2,816Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Malayer Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, 17' 4" vintage Malayer runner. A Persian, woven hallway rug or carpet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Textile
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
350x137cm XL Persian Mianeh Runner Rug, Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Located in Skien, NO
A EXTRA LARGE 350cm x 137cm Persian Mianeh Runner Rug, Stunning vintage design from ca. 1950-70s.
Wool
Persian Handwoven Sultanabad Wool Runner Rug, Grand Floral Carpet, 12′9″ × 32′5
Located in Dallas, TX
This Persian handwoven Sultanabad runner rug exemplifies the grandeur and refined artistry of the Sultanabad weaving tradition from Sultanabad.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner in Brown with Geometric Medallions, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan runner from around 1940, featuring a chain of bold stepped medallions in ivory and taupe on a cocoa-brown field.
Wool
Handwoven Persian Royal Bokhara Geometric Wool Silk Area Rug Runner
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian hand knotted Royal Bokhara geometric wool and silk area rug, carpet or runner.
Wool
Ancient Nomadic Northwest Persian Karaja Runner Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Ancient Nomadic Northwest Persian Karaja Runner Super Fine Piece In Indigo, Clay, Forest Green Size: 3.2 x 13.5 Age: Antique, C. 1920's Pile: Incredible age-related wear patina ...
Wool
Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Wonderful Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner Earthy Rust & Unique Camel Border About: I will write this soon, but if you love worn jeans, exposed brick, natural knots in...
Wool
$2,925Sale Price|31% Off
1910s Red Antique Persian Karabakh Runner Rug - 3'7" x 14'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This handcrafted north west, is an original Persian even wear wide runner size oriental rug. This limited piece has been knotted for months and months in the centuries old Persian we...
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer, Beautiful Cypress Tree Runner, c.1940's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Beautiful Over-sized Extra Long Antique Persian Malayer - Beautiful Cypress Tree Runner with Clay, Amber, Rust Field About: An incredible piece with earthy and warm hues that are ...
1920s Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet, 3′4″ × 17′6″
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 1920s Persian Bijar runner rug represents one of the most durable and technically accomplished weaving traditions of early 20th-century Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$3,937Sale Price|30% Off
1910 Antique Northwest Persian Wide Runner Rug Bold and Striking
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This handcrafted antique mint condition, is an authentic northwest Persian wide runner size oriental rug. This distinct piece has been crafted for several months in the centuries old...
Wool
1960s Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Carpet, 3′0″ × 16′7″
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s vintage Persian Mahal runner rug exemplifies the timeless elegance and artistry of Northwest Iranian weaving traditions from Mahal.
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Persian Hamedan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Rug, 3′8"x13'5"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1920s antique Persian Hamedan runner rug is a distinguished example of early 20th-century tribal craftsmanship from the historic weaving region of Hamedan.
Wool, Cotton
1910s Antique Persian Sultanabad Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, 3′0″ × 16′1″
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1910s antique Persian Sultanabad runner rug is a distinguished example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, hand-knotted in the renowned weaving region of Sultanabad.
Wool, Cotton
1940s Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 11′0″
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1940s vintage Persian Heriz runner rug embodies the bold geometry and structural clarity associated with the renowned weaving traditions of Heriz.
Wool, Cotton
$977Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Runner Rug 3.1' x 12.1' 1920s - 1C1166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Karajeh runner rug from the 1920s showcases a striking tribal geometric design with a vibrant color palette.
Wool
Antique Circa-1900 Handwoven Cherry-Red Floral Wool Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian Serab rugs, woven in the Serab region of northwestern Iran, are distinguished by their elongated shapes, making them ideal for hallways and runners.
Wool
Handwoven Vegetable-Dyed Persian Bakhtiari Runner Rug, Tribal Wool rug 3'x13'5"
Located in Dallas, TX
This handwoven vegetable-dyed Persian Bakhtiari runner rug, measuring 3'0" x 13'5", is a striking example of authentic tribal craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Camel with Allover Herati Design, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A long antique Persian Malayer runner from around 1930, woven with a dense allover herati design in soft camel, taupe, and faded charcoal.
Wool
$770Sale Price|25% Off
2'7"x11'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Reimagined Persian Design Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Reimagined Persian Viss Design, Runner, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Wool
$1,151Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug 3.3' x 10.6' 1920s - 1C1165
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning handmade antique Persian Serab runner rug dates back to the 1920s and showcases a classic tribal geometric design.
Wool
$1,360Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 2.5' x 12.5', 1920s - 1C1143
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug: Design and Craftsmanship: This narrow and long runner rug, dating back to the 1920s, hails from the Malayer region in Northwest Persia.
Wool
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Baluch wool area rug. Features a geometric repeating pattern with a field of navy blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloo...
Wool
Antique Circa-1900 Wool Navy Blue and Red Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Persian Serab runner has a deep indigo-blue field with a column of three bold brick-red cusped rectangular lozenges with serrated palmettes at each end, the...
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Runner Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x10 vintage Persian tribal runner rug has mosaic-like geometric patterns in gold, beige/brown, blue and pink, all over the field.
Wool
Brown Antique Turkmen Handmade Persian Wool Runner with Tribal Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug with a brown color field. This piece has blue accents in an all-over Gul pattern design. This rug measures: 3'3" x 13'10".
Wool
1920s Antique Sky Blue Floral Persian Formal Indian Shahrestan Runner Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920 Blue India Shahrestan Rug 6' 6" ( 198 cm )x 18' 4" ( 559 cm ) This circa-1920 Antique Shahrestan runner is a distinguished 6'6" x 18'4" Persian Formal piece characterized by in...
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Saveh Geometric Wool Rug Runner Carpet Mat
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian hand knotted Saveh Geometric wool rug runner carpet mat 167" Handmade in Iran with geometric patterns.
Cotton
Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Hand Woven Persian 10ft Carpet Runner A superb looking piece dating from around 1930 and has a lovely colour palette of deep red with ecru, blue and orange The Wool Runne...
Wool
1930s Antique Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 3'7"x10'
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1930s Old Persian Mahal area rug, measuring 3'7" x 10'0", is a distinguished example of early 20th-century Persian weaving. Handwoven in high-quality wool, the rug reflects the ...
Wool, Cotton
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Long Vintage Hallway Runner, Persian, Woolen, Carpet, Mid 20th, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, vintage hallway runner. A Persian, woolen hall carpet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Wool
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.
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