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Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Shirvan Rug, Handwoven Rug, Antique Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Shirvan Rug, Handwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Shirvan Rug, Handwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Traditional patterns and vibrant colors bring life to every inch of this antique rug. This rare piece, which will decorate the floor of your home or office, is a perfect combination ...

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948
Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948

By Antonín Kybal 1

Located in Praha, CZ

This stunning vintage carpet by Antonin Kybal made in 1948 combines bold geometric patterns with a warm and inviting color palette of deep reds, browns, yellows, and creams. The hand...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rare Oversized Chinese Nichols Art Deco Rug circa 1920 Mint Condition 12x23.6
Rare Oversized Chinese Nichols Art Deco Rug circa 1920 Mint Condition 12x23.6

Rare Oversized Chinese Nichols Art Deco Rug circa 1920 Mint Condition 12x23.6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of a kind ! Art deco Chinese Nichols rug Made in the early 1920s from high quality Chinese wool found along the ancient "Silk route". This piece is in excellent condition and is...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Campion Platt - Big Catch Rug 6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool Silk Carpet RARE Carpet
Campion Platt - Big Catch Rug 6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool Silk Carpet RARE Carpet

Campion Platt - Big Catch Rug 6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool Silk Carpet RARE Carpet

Located in Long Island, NY

Campion Platt - 'Big Catch' Rug 6' x 9' Material: 90% Wool and 10% Silk "The Mariner Collection designed by Campion Platt, introduces a distinctly fresh and personal approach to th...

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Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection
Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection

Rare Large Sampler USHAK for Collection

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 318 - A real rarity: a large USHAK "vaghireh": sampler for collection. It's the best piece of my "vaghireh" collection. It's speaks for itself. Now I'm closing my activities...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Rare 18th Century Konya Carpet Fragment
A Rare 18th Century Konya Carpet Fragment

A Rare 18th Century Konya Carpet Fragment

Located in London, GB

This attractive Anatolian fragment can be hung on a wall to make an eye-catching piece of antique wall art. It comes from a longer runner and is decorated with a large blue-red dia...

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Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rare Authenic Beni M'Guild Moroccan Berber Handmade Rug Blue Wool Plush
Vintage Rare Authenic Beni M'Guild Moroccan Berber Handmade Rug Blue Wool Plush

Vintage Rare Authenic Beni M'Guild Moroccan Berber Handmade Rug Blue Wool Plush

By Beni M'Guild

Located in New York, NY

This rare authentic antique Moroccan rug came from the Beni Mguild tribe from the central middle Atlas mountains from the region of the Guigou valley.

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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance
The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

Ideal for the collector who understands the quiet power of scarcity and the cultural cachet of a piece that is as intellectually rich as it is aesthetically stunning, this Chinese Ar...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak
Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak

Red and Blue Medallion Rare Oushak

Located in New York, NY

Red and light blue medallion Turkish Oushak. Perfect for any private or public space. A light fade gives this piece a lovely worn-in feel and can bring lots of warmth to any room ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Oxblood Red Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber
Rare Oxblood Red Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber

Rare Oxblood Red Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

This vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou carpet from the Middle Atlas beholds a dazzling composition, featuring an overall lozenge network filled with branches, bar formations, and agricult...

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Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style
A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style

A rare and striking Navajo Rug early 20th-century Navajo weaving, Crystal-style

Located in Port Washington, NY

Woven between 1915 and 1930, this rug hails from the influential Crystal region, located in northwest New Mexico near the Navajo Reservation. Under the guidance of pioneering trader ...

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Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug
Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug

Navajo Indian Weaving Runner Rug

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

Navajo Indian Weaving Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early Navajo weaving runner rug . Interesting geometric pattern rug.Very rare

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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s
Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s

Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

A unique modernist rug with a geometric pattern in the Bauhaus style. The bold colors and simple pattern will give your space an original artistic touch. This 80-year-old rug looks ...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO "Royal Palace" Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug 10x13 ft One of a Kind RARE
VIA COMO "Royal Palace" Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug 10x13 ft One of a Kind RARE

VIA COMO "Royal Palace" Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug 10x13 ft One of a Kind RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como  - 'Royal Palace' Rug - Size 10' x 13' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece.

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Baroque Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug

Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Examples of weavings from Bidjar include small-format rugs as well as long corridor carpets. However, large-format pieces are relatively rare.

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Antique 19th Century Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948s
Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948s

Rare Geometric Carpet by Antonin Kybal, 1948s

By Antonín Kybal 1

Located in Praha, CZ

Rare wool carpet designed by the icon of Czech textil designer Antonin Kybal. One of the largest versions of this type. Carpet has heavy traces of liquid and few damage places all vi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO 'Art Deco 2' Rug One of a Kind Carpet 6x9 ft Fine Wool RARE
VIA COMO 'Art Deco 2' Rug One of a Kind Carpet 6x9 ft Fine Wool RARE

VIA COMO 'Art Deco 2' Rug One of a Kind Carpet 6x9 ft Fine Wool RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Art Deco 2' Rug - Size 6' x 9' Material: 100% Wool A One-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece.

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Early 2000s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78990 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. Exuding aristocratic charm and evocative elegance, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco oval rug is a sublime represe...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78992 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 04'00 x 06'10. Exuding aristocratic charm and evocative elegance, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco oval rug is a sublime represe...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance
The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

The Verdant Bloom: A Rare Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug of Refined Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

78991 Antique Green Chinese Art Deco Oval Rug, 02'07 x 04'05. Exuding aristocratic charm and evocative elegance, this hand-knotted wool Chinese Art Deco oval rug is a sublime represe...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Art Deco Nichols Hand Knotted Navy Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Rug Yin & Yang
Rare Art Deco Nichols Hand Knotted Navy Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Rug Yin & Yang

Rare Art Deco Nichols Hand Knotted Navy Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Rug Yin & Yang

By Walter Nichols

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Nichols rug with an unusual dragon and phoenix theme likely custom made.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Vintage Chinese Silk Rug Imperial Five-Paw Dragon 122×186cm 4×6 c.1920
Rare Vintage Chinese Silk Rug Imperial Five-Paw Dragon 122×186cm 4×6 c.1920

Rare Vintage Chinese Silk Rug Imperial Five-Paw Dragon 122×186cm 4×6 c.1920

Located in New York, NY

Originally purchased in Manhattan in 1985 and preserved in immaculate condition, this rare tapestry-quality rug stands as a striking decorative and collectible artwork.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Via Como, 'Tribale' Hand Knotted Wool Rug 8 x 10 Ft One of A Kind RARE
Via Como, 'Tribale' Hand Knotted Wool Rug 8 x 10 Ft One of A Kind RARE

Via Como, 'Tribale' Hand Knotted Wool Rug 8 x 10 Ft One of A Kind RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Tribale' Rug -  Size 8' x 10' Material: 100% Wool  Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled artistry and exc...

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible
Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Rare Yomud Chuval Antique Nomadic Collectible

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

This is a superior example of a Yomud Chuval, for those interested in Nomadic tribal art. The Yomud tribe are one of the several which are generally referred to as Turkomen, who occu...

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Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Black Ground Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber
Rare Black Ground Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber

Rare Black Ground Vintage Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug Curated By Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

A vintage Beni M’Guild featuring a complex network of lozenges that shifts in scale across the composition. A trio of magnified diamonds is contained at one end, abruptly changing to...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Milas Antique Rugs, Turkish Rug Yellow Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs
Milas Antique Rugs, Turkish Rug Yellow Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs

Milas Antique Rugs, Turkish Rug Yellow Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

A rare find. This antique rug yellow is a beautiful old gold ground handmade carpet runner in excellent condition. luxury rug with full pile everywhere, finely woven and full of charm.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols 12x15 361cm x 427cm Pre-1900
Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols 12x15 361cm x 427cm Pre-1900

Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols 12x15 361cm x 427cm Pre-1900

Located in New York, NY

Rare Antique Chinese Rug Pre-1900 Chinese Symbols "This is a rare pre-1900 Chinese high quality piece with rare Chinese symbols throughout.

Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment
East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment

East Turkestan Rare and Fine Fragment

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

This is an important fragment, as called from the late 18th century. East Turkestan, now China, in the area which includes Khotan and Yarkand cities, both formerly wealthy city state...

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Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Art Deco Rug Walter Nichols Purple Chinese Blue 9x12  275cm x 351cm
Rare Antique Art Deco Rug Walter Nichols Purple Chinese Blue 9x12  275cm x 351cm

Rare Antique Art Deco Rug Walter Nichols Purple Chinese Blue 9x12 275cm x 351cm

Located in New York, NY

This piece incorporates a rare art nouveau curvature in its design. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual size: 9' x 11'6" Metric Size: 275cm x 351cm Serial ID #: 20326k Design: Art Deco ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every rare rug was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rare rug, we have 465 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare rug — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rare rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. Antonín Kybal, Ingegerd Silow and Jacques Borker each produced at least one beautiful rare rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rare Rug?

Prices for a rare rug start at $450 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $7,085.

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.