Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Large Indo Persian Tabriz Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
1990s Indian Persian Rugs
Wool
Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Large Indo Persian Tabriz Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Wool
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 109.5 in L 148 in
Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Knotted Tabriz Indo Persian area rug with a hunting scene on an orange field or forest
Wool
Fine Vintage Indo Tabriz Wool Rug 6'6" x 9'9"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Indo Tabriz Wool Rug 6'6" x 9'9". The enormous output of carpets and scatters in
Wool
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 125 in L 173 in
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They
Wool
$11,520Sale Price|41% Off
W 132 in L 204 in
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian design Indian rug, hand knotted Design: Floral Carpets are an
Wool
Indo Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Hunt Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 20th century Indo Persian Tabriz "hunting" hand-knotted rug. The carpet features a cream
Wool
Hand-Knotted Indo Tabriz Floral Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Indo Tabriz carpet featuring an intricate geometric floral pattern on an ivory ground with
Wool
Sold
W 143 in L 220 in
Indo-Tabriz Pictorial Carpet in the Style of the Persian Silk Vienna Hunting Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indo-Tabriz pictorial carpet handmade during the mid-20th century in the style of the
Wool
Vintage Indo Tabriz with a Classic Design in Orange, Ivory, Tan, & Lt. Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz design vintage rug with a classic all over design in beautiful ivory background, orange red
Wool
French Country Style Vintage Indo-Persian Design Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74222 French Country Style Vintage Indo-Persian Design Area Rug 06'00 x 09'00. Enchanting with
Wool
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Gold Tang China Horse Head
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare rendering of a horse head, composed of gold over silver, hails from the illustrious Tang dynasty of China. The powerful Tang dynasty reigned for nearly 300 ...
Gold, Silver
$105,682Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
Brutalist Solid Oak Coffee Table, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In general, Brutalist furniture, such as this brilliant oak coffee table, stand as a testament to the visual benefits of the marriage of raw aesthetics and functional brilliance. Cra...
Oak
Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
By Richard Ginori
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant 20-piece po...
Porcelain
Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sèvres Porcelain with doré bronze clock. Clock is not running.
Bronze
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Drum Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Paul Evans, Craft Associates
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Adrian Pearsall designed “Sculptura” round chairs for Craft Associates in 'brutalist' style sculpted bronze resin 'goop' over molded drum-form plywood frame, upholstered in o...
Resin, Wood
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...
Fir
A Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Bar
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare French Art Deco 4 doors lacquered bar in the manner of Rene Prou.
Wood, Lacquer
$3,850
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Byron Botker for Landes Lounge Chair with Tubular Frames in Light Pink
By Byron Botker, Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chair, pink fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame appea...
Steel, Chrome
Set of Midcentury Patinated Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of six circa 1950s Italian patinated bronze Italian light fixtures with frosted glass and interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 15" Minimum drop: 21".
Bronze
$6,800 / item
H 26 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Patinated Octagonal Bronze Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian 1940's bronze light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights, original patina and frosted glass insets. Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 26" Length: 20" Widt...
Bronze
$12,500
H 20.5 in W 51 in D 29.5 in
Bronze and Forged Iron Coffee Table in the Style of Diego Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Etruscan style coffee table of forged and hammered iron with a stretcher base, curved legs that support figural panther heads made of bronze and paw feet. Glass top rests upon the ba...
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Italian Art Glass Bi Level Bowl After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Captivate your space with this breathtaking vintage Italian art glass bowl, masterfully crafted in the Murano style. With its striking bi-level design and graceful ruffled edges, thi...
Murano Glass
Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...
Brass
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...
Bronze
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.
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