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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug Measures: 2'7" x 3'5".  

Category

20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug
Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug

Chanda Leather Stormy Blue Shag Plush Carpet Area Rug

Located in Lomita, CA

The color of storm clouds--slate gray to ocean blue or stormy blue is a conversation point for this luxurious shag rug. This is a beautiful piece with long strips of leather that pro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Leather

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.02
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.02

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.02

By Tuft the World

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-century modern and the Bauhaus - Brand new and tufted to order - Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimar 1919.04
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimar 1919.04

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimar 1919.04

By Tuft the World

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-century modern and the Bauhaus - Brand new and tufted to order - Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimer 1919.01
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimer 1919.01

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Weimer 1919.01

By Tuft the World

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-century modern and the Bauhaus - Brand new and tufted to order - Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.01
Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.01

Modern Bauhaus inspired rug with geometric design pattern name Dessau 1925.01

By Tuft the World

Located in Philadelphia, PA

-century modern and the Bauhaus - Brand new and tufted to order - Plush carpet with 12mm and 18mm cut pile

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Natural Dyed Moroccan Beni Qurain Berber Rug. Custom Options Available
Modern Natural Dyed Moroccan Beni Qurain Berber Rug. Custom Options Available

Modern Natural Dyed Moroccan Beni Qurain Berber Rug. Custom Options Available

Located in Spring Valley, NY

plush carpet is made entirely of hand-spun luxurious lambs wool, it is very soft to the touch and feels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

12x18 ft Moroccan Tulu Rug in Indigo Blue, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available
12x18 ft Moroccan Tulu Rug in Indigo Blue, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available

12x18 ft Moroccan Tulu Rug in Indigo Blue, 100% Wool, Custom Options Available

Located in Spring Valley, NY

net of loosely shaped lozenges of differing scale cast all over it, this beautifully rendered plush

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.
Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.

Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.

Located in Spring Valley, NY

rendered plush carpet is made entirely of hand-spun luxurious lambs wool, it is very soft to the touch and

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

7x10 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber Wool Rug. Hand-knotted in Green, Blue & Brown
7x10 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber Wool Rug. Hand-knotted in Green, Blue & Brown

7x10 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber Wool Rug. Hand-knotted in Green, Blue & Brown

Located in Spring Valley, NY

in dark blue and camel brown across the bottom of its field. This beautifully rendered plush carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Moroccan and N...

Materials

Wool

Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC
Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC

Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC

By Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

plush feel. After: Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl, the designer. She uses

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Plush Vintage Runner Rug
Plush Vintage Runner Rug

Plush Vintage Runner Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Plush Vintage Runner Earthy Clay, Terracotta With Incredible Grassy Greens Persimmon, More About

Category

Vintage 1930s More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug Arches - Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Burgundy Green Geometrical Colored Fringes
Rug Arches - Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Burgundy Green Geometrical Colored Fringes

Rug Arches - Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Burgundy Green Geometrical Colored Fringes

By Cecilia Setterdahl, Carpets CC

Located in Dubai, Dubai

plush feel. After: The ' Arches' carpet talks about working on paper, one on each other creating a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Plush Vintage Karabagh Rug
Plush Vintage Karabagh Rug

Plush Vintage Karabagh Rug

$5,500Sale Price|20% Off

Plush Vintage Karabagh Rug

Located in New York, NY

Plush pile Karabagh rug with an all-over Herati and floral design on a salmon colored field and a

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Bessarabian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Orange Plush Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Orange Plush Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Orange Plush Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug Measures: 2'7" x 3'6"  

Category

20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige

Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige

Located in Norwalk, CT

plush design with a beige field. Crafted with the utmost precision, this shag rug is a masterpiece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Plush Rug
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Plush Rug

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Plush Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 3rd quarter of the 20th century one of a kind Turkish Tulu one of a kind rug in predominantly green. 5' x 8'2'' Tulus have been woven in the city of Konya, located in Turkey for ...

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Plush Vintage Persian Hamadan Short Runner, c. 1960's

Plush Vintage Persian Hamadan Short Runner, c. 1960's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Plush Vintage Persian Hamadan Short Runner About: Wonderful Vintage Beauty! Size: 2.10 x 6.2 Age

Category

20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Red Contemporary Design Modernistic Luxe Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow
Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow

Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid light yellow design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-lo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Gray
Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Gray

Apadana's Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Gray

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid gray design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed tec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner
Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage Moroccan Runner.Classic geometric design and bold colors made from natural dyes. The wool is all hand knotted in the Moravian Atlas Mountains . The clean and simple...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design
Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Contemporary Moroccan Style Plush Wool Rug with Abstract Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Contemporary Morrocan-style hand-knotted wool rug. This Shag rug has a blue, beige, golden field in a gorgeous abstract design. This rug measures 6'8" x 9'9".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Minimalist Solid White Neutral Hand Loom Semi Plush Rug
Modern Minimalist Solid White Neutral Hand Loom Semi Plush Rug

Modern Minimalist Solid White Neutral Hand Loom Semi Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Frost) Item: rug or carpet

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Light Blue Solid Color Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Plush Rug
Light Blue Solid Color Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Plush Rug

Light Blue Solid Color Hand-Loomed Bamboo Silk Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

in an otherwise neutral setting. Collection: Bonn Design: Belfast (Indigo) Item: rug or carpet

Category

2010s Indian Post-Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Incense Plush Merino Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug
Incense Plush Merino Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug

Incense Plush Merino Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

in India on handlooms in a Good Weave certified facility. Hand feel of Incense Rug is plush and soft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Arcadia Rug (1.2x1.8m), Made in India by Sister - Plush pile
The Arcadia Rug (1.2x1.8m), Made in India by Sister - Plush pile

The Arcadia Rug (1.2x1.8m), Made in India by Sister - Plush pile

Located in London, GB

marries the sleek precision of a flatweave with the inviting softness of a plush pile. The result is a

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Green By Apadana
Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Green By Apadana

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Green By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid green design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed te...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shale Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug In Plush Merino
Shale Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug In Plush Merino

Shale Hand Knotted Sustainable Artisanal Geometric Pattern Rug In Plush Merino

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

with its plush soft warm hues. Hand knotted completely on handlooms by weavers in India, Shale rug has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug
Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug

Blue Tibetan Plush Pile Accent Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quarter of the 20th century blue Tibetan Plush Pile Rug Measures: 5'4" x 7'3".

Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

family are descendants of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Located in New York, NY

of silk road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Modernist Medium Gray Abstract Marble Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

family are descendants of silk road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Teal Blue and Gray Contemporary Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Silver and Gray Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Red with Navy Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Black Gray Brown Ivory Plush Organic Vintage Mohair Wool Rug
Black Gray Brown Ivory Plush Organic Vintage Mohair Wool Rug

Black Gray Brown Ivory Plush Organic Vintage Mohair Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish mohair rug in black, brown, gray and ivory accents with a Mid-Century Modern organic feel, circa third quarter 20th century. Measures: 4'2" x 6'.

Category

20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

Modern Minimalist Gray Textured Plush Wool Rug 9'x12'6''
Modern Minimalist Gray Textured Plush Wool Rug 9'x12'6''

Modern Minimalist Gray Textured Plush Wool Rug 9'x12'6''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

artisans using hand-spun wool, this rug offers a plush texture and remarkable durability. The neutral gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow-Green By Apadana
Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow-Green By Apadana

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Yellow-Green By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid green design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loomed te...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Light Green By Apadana
Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Light Green By Apadana

Modern Handmade Gabbeh Plush Wool Rug In Light Green By Apadana

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This handcrafted custom wool rug, designed in the Gabbeh style, features a solid light green design. It is part of our Desert Collection and comes in multiple colors. We use hand-loo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lilac and Silver Gray Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Lilac and Silver Gray Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Lilac and Silver Gray Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

family are descendants of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Mink Brown and Blue Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Mink Brown and Blue Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Mink Brown and Blue Contemporary Abstract Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Silver Gray and Brown Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Silver Gray and Brown Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Silver Gray and Brown Contemporary Chevron Pattern Luxury Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

family are descendants of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

Rust Orange and Charcoal Gray Modern Abstract Pattern Soft Semi-Plush Rug
Rust Orange and Charcoal Gray Modern Abstract Pattern Soft Semi-Plush Rug

Rust Orange and Charcoal Gray Modern Abstract Pattern Soft Semi-Plush Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

of Silk Road merchants, trading in: carpets, textile dyes, exotic spices, and gold. The Woven

Category

2010s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Acrylic, Polyester

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Plush Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plush carpet for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and acrylic, every plush carpet was constructed with great care. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage plush carpet now, or shop our selection of 114 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a plush carpet — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A plush carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one plush carpet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ben Soleimani, Woven Concepts and Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Plush Carpet?

Prices for a plush carpet start at $360 and top out at $14,625 with the average selling for $2,710.

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.