Skip to main content

Rare Persian Carpet

to
23
142
22
94
67
51
50
26
16
10
10
8
8
7
6
6
6
5
5
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Sort By
Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Rare size Persian Heriz carpet with an ivory ground and red border.

Category

20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian Rug with Rare Pictorial Pattern
Vintage Baluch Persian Rug with Rare Pictorial Pattern

Vintage Baluch Persian Rug with Rare Pictorial Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century Baluch tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Oversize Antique Persian Mashad Rug, c. 1920s
Rare Oversize Antique Persian Mashad Rug, c. 1920s

Rare Oversize Antique Persian Mashad Rug, c. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

its commonly used colors. This antique Mashad is quite rare due to its quality and size and measures

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Burgundy with Rare Floral Medallion
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Burgundy with Rare Floral Medallion

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Burgundy with Rare Floral Medallion

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1950-1960, this 9x10 antique Persian Tabriz rug is a bold new

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Tabriz Persian 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

Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9"
Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9"

Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9". The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Signed Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Aboul Ghasem Kermani
Rare Signed Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Rare Signed Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 9×15 antique Persian rug is a rare signature piece from the works of Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Chocolate with Silk Highlights
Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Chocolate with Silk Highlights

Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Chocolate with Silk Highlights

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover a rare and exceptional piece of artistry with this magnificent Persian Tabriz square rug

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Pink with Silk Highlights
Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Pink with Silk Highlights

Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Pink with Silk Highlights

Located in Barrington, IL

rug, high-end Persian rug, wool and silk rug, home decor rug, decorative rug, rug with medallion, rare

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Extreamly Fine Antique and Rare Persian 100% Silk Senneh Rug
Extreamly Fine Antique and Rare Persian 100% Silk Senneh Rug

Extreamly Fine Antique and Rare Persian 100% Silk Senneh Rug

Located in New York, NY

We attribute this silk-pile, finely woven scatter to the west Persian Kurdistan town of Senneh

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6". The numerous rugs of the famous

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug

Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug 6'5" x 9’5”. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9"
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9"

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9"

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Antique Farahan
Rare Antique Farahan

Rare Antique Farahan

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Rare Antique Farahan (10'5" × 13', circa 1870) is an exceptional and highly refined example of 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Dragon Heriz
Rare Antique Dragon Heriz

Rare Antique Dragon Heriz

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This striking Rare Antique Dragon Heriz (8'7" x 11'4") is a powerful example of Northwest Persian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Serapi Rug
Rare Antique Serapi Rug

Rare Antique Serapi Rug

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This Rare Antique Serapi Rug (11'11" x 9'8") is a superb example of 19th-century Persian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug
Rare Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug

Rare Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

The Mohtasham Rug – 3'5" x 4'9" is an exquisite example of fine Persian weaving, celebrated for its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Serapi Heriz Rug
Rare Antique Serapi Heriz Rug

Rare Antique Serapi Heriz Rug

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

collectors and design connoisseurs alike, it offers authentic Persian craftsmanship with lasting aesthetic

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug
Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug

Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The most incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Kareback rug with a lively pattern of

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug  Circa 1900
Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug  Circa 1900

Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug Circa 1900

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug is a masterpiece, woven around 1900, and is widely

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 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

Category

Antique 1880s Turkish Sultanabad Persian 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

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery rug in Vibrant blue tones. Measures:4'8 x 13'9

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''

Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''. This “Bakshayesh” period/quality NW Persian rare format

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sarab Rug 11'8'' x 14'8''
Sarab Rug 11'8'' x 14'8''

Sarab Rug 11'8'' x 14'8''

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Sarab Rug 11'8'' x 14'8''

Located in New York, NY

rare Persian 4-in-1 triclinium carpet. Medium weave. Maybe a Hamadan. Attribution does not matter here

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Bakhshaish Rug
Antique Bakhshaish Rug

Antique Bakhshaish Rug

$84,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Bakhshaish Rug

Located in New York, NY

This “Bakshayesh” period/quality NW Persian rare format long carpet shows a delightfully abrashed

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Qashqai Rug 11'0'' x 18'10''
Antique Qashqai Rug 11'0'' x 18'10''

Antique Qashqai Rug 11'0'' x 18'10''

Located in New York, NY

This is a rare SE Persian nomadic carpet in a large size, probably originally woven for a wealthy

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Square Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 1970s 2.9' x 2.11' -1C1250
Rare Square Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 1970s 2.9' x 2.11' -1C1250

Rare Square Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 1970s 2.9' x 2.11' -1C1250

Located in Bordeaux, FR

tribal Persian weaving. The nearly equal dimensions ($83 \times 89$ cm) make this a versatile "accent

Category

Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Rare Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Clean Rug
Green Rare Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Clean Rug

Green Rare Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Clean Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pakistani Sarouk Farahan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Dated (1854) Northwest Carpet - Mid 19th Century
Antique Dated (1854) Northwest Carpet - Mid 19th Century

Antique Dated (1854) Northwest Carpet - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The surface data of this extraordinarily rare 1854 dated Northwest Persian carpet provides

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet

Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Rare Persian Carpet", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Rare Persian Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rare Persian carpet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rare Persian carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 126 options for an antique or vintage rare Persian carpet now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare Persian carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right rare Persian carpet, those designed in Art Deco and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made rare Persian carpet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ziegler & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Persian Carpet?

Prices for a rare Persian carpet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $320,000, while the average can fetch as much as $15,000.

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.

Questions About Rare Persian Carpet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.