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8.8x9.7 Ft Rare Vintage Bosnian Flatweave Kilim Rug
8.8x9.7 Ft Rare Vintage Bosnian Flatweave Kilim Rug

8.8x9.7 Ft Rare Vintage Bosnian Flatweave Kilim Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A rare vintage flat-weave kilim rug made of pure wool. This decorative rug is soft and very comfy

Category

Vintage 1930s Balkan Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Chichi Rug, circa 1900s
Rare Antique Caucasian Chichi Rug, circa 1900s

Rare Antique Caucasian Chichi Rug, circa 1900s

Located in New York, NY

This good condition eastern Caucasian scatter features the characteristic Chichi design of small side-hooked medallions and Maltese crosses on an abrashed royal blue ground, with a c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug
Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug

Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A lovely antique Sarab rug, distinguished by an unusual emerald green background, finely embellished by parallel and offset rows of small geometric devices, creating a soft matrix, f...

Category

Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Bakshaish Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903
Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903

Rare Room size Lion Turkish Rug Dated 1903

Located in New York, NY

Rare room size early 20th Century Turkish Rug wool Rug made in central Turkey depicting a Large

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format
Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format

Antique Fine Caucasian Shirvan Rug in Rare Large Format

Located in Milan, IT

. These are very finely knotted and are typically found in very small formats. This example is quite rare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare
Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Rare and superb example of 19th century Beshir long rug. Investment collectible, especially at this

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Mid-20th Century Hand Embroidered Turkish Karapinar Fabric
Rare Mid-20th Century Hand Embroidered Turkish Karapinar Fabric

Rare Mid-20th Century Hand Embroidered Turkish Karapinar Fabric

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nr. 788 - Hand embroidered carpet or fabric by young Turkish nomad girls for their wedding

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Keyhole Karabagh Zeychour Caucasian Gallery Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Keyhole Karabagh Zeychour Caucasian Gallery Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Keyhole Karabagh Zeychour Caucasian Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

A spirited gallery-sized Karabagh possible armenian rug? with a zeychour keyhole design. Lustrous wool and jewel toned colors. 5' x 13'3''

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Carpet Handmade Oriental Turkmen Antique Wool Red Cream Area Rug
Oversized Carpet Handmade Oriental Turkmen Antique Wool Red Cream Area Rug

Oversized Carpet Handmade Oriental Turkmen Antique Wool Red Cream Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

, Collectible Handmade Carpets, Luxury Interior Rugs, Artisan Woven Carpets, Rare Antique Textiles, Fine Persian

Category

Antique 1890s Turkmen Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug

Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted Antique with Rare Green Field
Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted Antique with Rare Green Field

Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted Antique with Rare Green Field

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Vintage semi antique oriental accent rug, carpet or mat. Vintage Turkish rug excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Amritsar Rare Green and Pink Floral Room Size Rug
Antique Amritsar Rare Green and Pink Floral Room Size Rug

Antique Amritsar Rare Green and Pink Floral Room Size Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

A finely woven Amritsar carpet with a rare avocado green field and soft pink border. An open, all

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

5x8.7 Ft Rare Antique Handmade Turkish Village Rug
5x8.7 Ft Rare Antique Handmade Turkish Village Rug

5x8.7 Ft Rare Antique Handmade Turkish Village Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

An archaic and unique antique hand-knotted rug produced by the nomads in Central Anatolia by the turn of the century for their daily use rather than re-sale purpose. Lustrous wool pi...

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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Vintage Isparta rug in Pink with Floral Patterns
Rare Vintage Isparta rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

Rare Vintage Isparta rug in Pink with Floral Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, a rare vintage Isparta rug from Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug with an orange deer and 2 white lions. Both of them quite jolly and we wonder why? Details rug no. j2227 size 6' 5" x 12' (196 x 366 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection
Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

years. Typical long and narrow size of the old tribal production. Rare antique tribal Turkmen carpet in

Category

Early 20th Century Turkestan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Berit Koenig Woelfer Carpet Swedish Flatweave Rug Svensk Hemslöjd Viggen Green
Berit Koenig Woelfer Carpet Swedish Flatweave Rug Svensk Hemslöjd Viggen Green

Berit Koenig Woelfer Carpet Swedish Flatweave Rug Svensk Hemslöjd Viggen Green

By Svensk Hemslöjd, Berit Koenig

Located in Basel, BS

Beautiful and rare Berit Koenig Woelfer flatweave carpet, hand-woven in Sweden by Svensk Hemslöjd

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem

Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem

Located in Milwaukee, WI

High-End Collector's Antique Rug Majestic and Ancient Rare gem About: This is a fascinating piece

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug
Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

Rare Vintage Ecuadorian Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare mid-20th century Ecuadorian hand-knotted wool rug with a mirrored pattern of abstract

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Tribal North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Rugs from Caucasia, Soumak Flat-Weave Rug
Rare Antique Rugs from Caucasia, Soumak Flat-Weave Rug

Rare Antique Rugs from Caucasia, Soumak Flat-Weave Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

as a living room rugs on the high-end combination in rug & home. Rare Antique Rugs from Caucasia

Category

Antique 1870s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Chinese Art Deco, Soft Pastel Antique Carpet
Chinese Art Deco, Soft Pastel Antique Carpet

Chinese Art Deco, Soft Pastel Antique Carpet

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

deco carpets are very rare and costly , and feature austere, minimalist designs . But the name has

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions
Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions

Tibetan Antique Carpet, Early 1900, Blue Ground with Floral Medallions

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare Tibetan antique carpet from my private collection - blue ground with three floral medallions

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Rare Shahsavan Kilim Masterpiece: Tribal Mastery from Late 19th Century
A Rare Shahsavan Kilim Masterpiece: Tribal Mastery from Late 19th Century

A Rare Shahsavan Kilim Masterpiece: Tribal Mastery from Late 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

79345 Late 19th Century Antique Shahsavan Kilim Rug, 03'03 x 05'09. In this exceptional handwoven wool kilim, the artistry of the Shahsavan tribes of northwest Persia comes vividly t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism
Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism

Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare 20th century Turkish Hereke rug with a gorgeous pale yellow field with a large central coat

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Antique 1880s Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Rare Dragon Soumac Flat-Weave Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Rare Dragon Soumac Flat-Weave Rug

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Rare Dragon Soumac Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

late 19th-century room size magnificent large antique Caucasian Soumak rug features a rare Dragon

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug
Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug

Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is a silk- and metal-thread kum kapi prayer rug. It features a head design woven by Zareh Penyamin and bears the calligraphic signature mark of his in the metal thread at the ba...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metal

Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size
Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size

Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size

Located in Milan, IT

repertoire of the Heriz area. These rare examples are quite coveted today, especially as they display a more

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Vintage 1920s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug Size: 5'3" × 7'10" (160 × 238 cm). This vintage Swedish Rya

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Whispers of Spring – A Rare Turkish Oushak with Scattered Blossoms
Whispers of Spring – A Rare Turkish Oushak with Scattered Blossoms

Whispers of Spring – A Rare Turkish Oushak with Scattered Blossoms

Located in Dallas, TX

exquisite hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug — a rare botanical reverie woven to enchant the most

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Seychour Caucasian Runner in Beautiful Multi Colors
Rare Antique Seychour Caucasian Runner in Beautiful Multi Colors

Rare Antique Seychour Caucasian Runner in Beautiful Multi Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'5 x 9'2. This 19th century Caucasian Seychour runner represents the Caucasian weaving at its best. The amazingly beautiful colors and the composition of them shows antiq...

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner
Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner

Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and very old north western runner, composed by two fragment of the same runner (probably reduced because the size) with beautiful design and nice natural colors, colle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s
Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s

Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Svensk Hemslöjd

Located in Ystad, SE

Rare Swedish Rölakan Flatweave Carpet by Svensk Hemslöjd, Signed SH. Sweden, 1950s. A refined and

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 1950s French Constructivist Wool Rugs, Futuristic Diptych
Rare 1950s French Constructivist Wool Rugs, Futuristic Diptych

Rare 1950s French Constructivist Wool Rugs, Futuristic Diptych

Located in Milano, IT

1950s Extremely Rare Pair of French Constructivist Mechanical Futuristic Rugs/Tapestries. Crafted

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.2x7 Ft Rare Antique Turkish Magri 'Fethiye' Rug. Ca 1900
4.2x7 Ft Rare Antique Turkish Magri 'Fethiye' Rug. Ca 1900

4.2x7 Ft Rare Antique Turkish Magri 'Fethiye' Rug. Ca 1900

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Antique South West Anatolian rug from Fethiye or Telmessos, as in the ancient times, which used to be named as Makri in 19th century. Wool pile on wool foundation. Very good conditio...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Mihrab Rug, Circa 1870s–1880s
Rare Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Mihrab Rug, Circa 1870s–1880s

Rare Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Mihrab Rug, Circa 1870s–1880s

Located in Media, PA

A stunning late 19th century Turkish Mihrab rug, woven circa 1870s–1880s, measuring approximately 59 inches by 51 inches (4 ft 11 in x 4 ft 3 in). This exceptional and highly collect...

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Cicim Verneh Shahsavan Rug, Pastel Colors, Antique, Circa 1890
Rare Cicim Verneh Shahsavan Rug, Pastel Colors, Antique, Circa 1890

Rare Cicim Verneh Shahsavan Rug, Pastel Colors, Antique, Circa 1890

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare cicim Verneh Shahsavan from my private collection - Pastel colors - Single copy. nr. 985   

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Rare Navy Field Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

Located in New York, NY

decorative and collector type of rugs from that the Caucasian regions/villages. Similar to Kazak carpets

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Verneh Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1910
Rare Antique Caucasian Verneh Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1910

Rare Antique Caucasian Verneh Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1910

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare antique Caucasian kilim Verneh, from my Private Collection. Beautiful original colors, in

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Pair of Oriental Carpets, Qajar Dynasty Crown, 1930s, 80x68 CM
Antique Pair of Oriental Carpets, Qajar Dynasty Crown, 1930s, 80x68 CM

Antique Pair of Oriental Carpets, Qajar Dynasty Crown, 1930s, 80x68 CM

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare pair of antique oriental carpets with the crown of the Qajar dynasty. Unique. As bedside rugs

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare antique Chinese collector rug
Rare antique Chinese collector rug

Rare antique Chinese collector rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and rare mid 19th century Chinese rug with beautiful geometrical and decorative

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Caucasian Verneh Saddle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1860
Rare Caucasian Verneh Saddle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1860

Rare Caucasian Verneh Saddle Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Circa 1860

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Very rare from my private collection this horse saddle: Caucasian Verneh. Pastel colors and rich

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Caucasian Modern Talesh Oriental Rug Handmade from Talesh Area
Rare Antique Caucasian Modern Talesh Oriental Rug Handmade from Talesh Area

Rare Antique Caucasian Modern Talesh Oriental Rug Handmade from Talesh Area

Located in Wembley, GB

This rare antique rug from the Talesh area is a true masterpiece, boasting exquisite craftsmanship

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Hollywood Regency Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Organic Material

ONE-OF-A-KIND Rare Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 11'9"x14'4"
ONE-OF-A-KIND Rare Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 11'9"x14'4"

ONE-OF-A-KIND Rare Agra Hand Knotted Camel Rug - 11'9"x14'4"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Agra rugs are typically a tight weave, short pile height, fine soft wool, a design aesthetic that favors floral motifs, and more often than not, a combination of rich contrasting col...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 1920 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Green Colors
Rare 1920 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Green Colors

Rare 1920 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Green Colors

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

That's the first Caucasian carpet I bought ! It was in my personal collection, then on sale. My

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Turkish Cicim (Jajim) Kilim Rug, Handmade Beige Wool Geometric Rug
Rare Antique Turkish Cicim (Jajim) Kilim Rug, Handmade Beige Wool Geometric Rug

Rare Antique Turkish Cicim (Jajim) Kilim Rug, Handmade Beige Wool Geometric Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Rare Antique Turkish Cicim (Jajim) Kilim Rug, Anatolia, c. 1910 Handwoven Wool Flatweave with Star

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Antique Early 1900s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Kepse' Gul Design, circa 1900
Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Kepse' Gul Design, circa 1900

Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with 'Kepse' Gul Design, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

hanging cords that are attached at the top end of the carpet, it is rare to find these still attached

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Rare Shahsavan Kilims Pair for Stools, Antique Textile, Circa 1920
Rare Shahsavan Kilims Pair for Stools, Antique Textile, Circa 1920

Rare Shahsavan Kilims Pair for Stools, Antique Textile, Circa 1920

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Interesting collectible pair of rare little kilims Shahsavan, suitable for making stools. From

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare carpet for your home. A rare carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 461 options for an antique or vintage rare carpet now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rare carpet, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare carpet over the years, but those crafted by Antonín Kybal, Ingegerd Silow and Jacques Borker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rare Carpet?

A rare carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,309, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $320,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.