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Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE
Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE

Via Como 'Cornacopia' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Extra Fine 8 x 10 Ft RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Cornacopia' rug - Size 8' x 10' Material: 70% Wool - 30% Silk Made in the finest

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Other More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Rug Ningshia Rare 5 Paw Dragon 1920 6x9 193x274cm
Antique Chinese Rug Ningshia Rare 5 Paw Dragon 1920 6x9 193x274cm

Antique Chinese Rug Ningshia Rare 5 Paw Dragon 1920 6x9 193x274cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese Rug Ningshia Rare 5 Paw Dragon "This incredible rare Antique piece is a fine

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols
Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols

Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols

Located in New York, NY

fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style
Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style

Rare Antique Ukrainian Pile Rug With Floral Garlands in the St. Petersburg Style

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare Ukrainian pile rug woven with a pattern characteristic of Aubusson and Savonnerie

Category

Antique 1870s Ukrainian Bessarabian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO 'Chinoiserie' Rug Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10' x 13' ft RARE Wool Silk
VIA COMO 'Chinoiserie' Rug Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10' x 13' ft RARE Wool Silk

VIA COMO 'Chinoiserie' Rug Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10' x 13' ft RARE Wool Silk

Located in Long Island, NY

rug is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This rug has been hand

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920
Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920

Antique Blue and Ivory Mahi Herati Pattern 9'x12' Circa 1920

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

techniques. Dimensions: 9'X12' With its rare and intricate design, this rug is more than just a floor

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 1910 Sarouk Farahan Sample
Rare 1910 Sarouk Farahan Sample

Rare 1910 Sarouk Farahan Sample

$1,800

W 20 in L 21 in

Rare 1910 Sarouk Farahan Sample

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare late 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan sample showing the extraordinary rendering and

Category

20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bohemian Royalty: A Rare Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rug of Tribal Expression
Bohemian Royalty: A Rare Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rug of Tribal Expression

Bohemian Royalty: A Rare Vintage Boucherouite Moroccan Rug of Tribal Expression

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

and soulful authenticity, this hand-knotted vintage Berber Boucherouite rug is a rare jewel of

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Distressed Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Wool  14'x19'8''
Distressed Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Wool  14'x19'8''

Distressed Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Wool 14'x19'8''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

aesthetic, antique Farahan Sarouk rugs are rare in such large format and well-preserved condition. This rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Orange and Pink Osuhak Wool Runner 4'11''x22'4''
Antique Orange and Pink Osuhak Wool Runner 4'11''x22'4''

Antique Orange and Pink Osuhak Wool Runner 4'11''x22'4''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

: Orange, Pink, Blue, and Brown Border: Angular Tribal Motifs in Earthy Neutrals This rare runner rug is

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted
Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted

Pakistan Extra Fine Rug, Rare 1930s-1940s 7'1" x 4' 6" ft Hand Knotted

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - Pakistan extra fine rug 215 x 138 cm or 7'1" x 4' 6" ft - rare, 1930-40s This rug was

Category

Vintage 1930s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

patterns and vibrant colors bring life to every inch of this antique rug. This rare piece, which will

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine
Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine

Via Como 'Vonier' Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug Size 8 x 10 ft RARE Extra Fine

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - 'Vonier' Rug - Size 8' x 10' Material: 50% Wool - 50% Silk Made in the finest New

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Baroque More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Antique Persian Bidjar Mat
Rare Antique Persian Bidjar Mat

Rare Antique Persian Bidjar Mat

Located in New York, NY

A rare Kurdistan Bidjar mat that is a full composition rather than a design sampler (wagireh). The

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Via Como - 'Suzanni 6' Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Carpet 6x9 Rare Vintage
Via Como - 'Suzanni 6' Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Carpet 6x9 Rare Vintage

Via Como - 'Suzanni 6' Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Carpet 6x9 Rare Vintage

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Baltic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fine and Rare Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug
Fine and Rare Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug

Fine and Rare Antique Saharan Mauritanian Tuareg Reed and Leather Rug

Located in Milan, IT

-like figures of an abstract nature - typical of other forms of African art. On this rare, fine and

Category

Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Leather, Reed

Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Wool Berber Rug
Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Wool Berber Rug

Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Wool Berber Rug

Located in Milan, IT

variation. This rug belongs to a specific rare subgroup, which is also my favourite, distinguished by having

Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE
Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE

Clive Christian, 'CC N. 1' Rug 12 x 12 ft Hand Knotted Wool RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art

Category

Early 2000s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karim Rashid, 'Abstract 003 Grey' Rug  6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool RARE Carpet
Karim Rashid, 'Abstract 003 Grey' Rug  6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool RARE Carpet

Karim Rashid, 'Abstract 003 Grey' Rug 6' x 9' Hand Knotted Wool RARE Carpet

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Campion Platt, 'Manta Rays' Rug Wool Silk Carpet Hand-Knotted Pink 6x9 ft RARE
Campion Platt, 'Manta Rays' Rug Wool Silk Carpet Hand-Knotted Pink 6x9 ft RARE

Campion Platt, 'Manta Rays' Rug Wool Silk Carpet Hand-Knotted Pink 6x9 ft RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This rug has been hand-knotted with

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Rug Kurdish Tribal Khamseh Rug Runner Geometric Tribal Rug
Antique Persian Rug Kurdish Tribal Khamseh Rug Runner Geometric Tribal Rug

Antique Persian Rug Kurdish Tribal Khamseh Rug Runner Geometric Tribal Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful rare antique Kurdish rug featuring a striking geometric pattern and unique

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols

Imperial Whimsy: Rare Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

79219 Antique Red Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'11 x 11'01. A luminous embodiment of East-meets-West

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Rare Antique Gold Oval Peking Chinese Area Rug
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Gold Oval Peking Chinese Area Rug

Late 19th Century Rare Antique Gold Oval Peking Chinese Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely Late 19th Century Antique Gold Oval Peking Chinese Area Rug c. 1880-1900 measuring

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Rare Ait Bou Ichaouen Diamond Violet Moroccan Wool Midcentury Area Rug
Antique Rare Ait Bou Ichaouen Diamond Violet Moroccan Wool Midcentury Area Rug

Antique Rare Ait Bou Ichaouen Diamond Violet Moroccan Wool Midcentury Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

Collectible antique vintage Moroccan shag rug in excellent condition. This is a rare and unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

3x5 Antique Navajo Rug Yei Navajo Rare Human Geometric Handmade Wool Ivory, 1940
3x5 Antique Navajo Rug Yei Navajo Rare Human Geometric Handmade Wool Ivory, 1940

3x5 Antique Navajo Rug Yei Navajo Rare Human Geometric Handmade Wool Ivory, 1940

Located in New York, NY

The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug in Rare Small Size
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug in Rare Small Size

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug in Rare Small Size

Located in Milan, IT

of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that they are woven

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Clive Christian - 'CC X' Rug 12 x 12 ft Rare Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Clive Christian - 'CC X' Rug 12 x 12 ft Rare Hand Knotted Wool Carpet

Clive Christian - 'CC X' Rug 12 x 12 ft Rare Hand Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in Long Island, NY

Clive Christian - 'CC X' Rug Material: 100% Wool Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug
Navajo Indian  Weaving Runner Rug

Navajo Indian Weaving Runner Rug

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

W 21.5 in L 50.5 in

Navajo Indian Weaving Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Rare Black Antique Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug by Paul Poiret
RugsOnNet Rare Black Antique Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug by Paul Poiret

RugsOnNet Rare Black Antique Floral Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug by Paul Poiret

By Atelier Martine, Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

395 Antique Art Deco Chinese Allover Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of early 20th-century Chinese weaving perfectly

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Kansu Rug with Tiger Pelt Pattern and Confronting Dragons
Rare Antique Kansu Rug with Tiger Pelt Pattern and Confronting Dragons

Rare Antique Kansu Rug with Tiger Pelt Pattern and Confronting Dragons

Located in Milan, IT

This rug belongs to a small group of weavings recently defined as RKO because of their distinctive

Category

Antique Early 19th Century East Turkestani Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Persian Kerman Runner
Rare Antique Persian Kerman Runner

Rare Antique Persian Kerman Runner

$10,800

W 25 in L 117 in

Rare Antique Persian Kerman Runner

Located in New York, NY

Versatile due to its size, this shawl pattern kenare (runner) shows 19 rows of one way-facing curvy botehs set off by a black field. Limited abrash. Wide palette with red, sand, stra...

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early, Rare and Unusual Geometric Design Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug
Early, Rare and Unusual Geometric Design Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug

Early, Rare and Unusual Geometric Design Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber Rug

Located in Milan, IT

of the northeastern Middle Atlas. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that they are woven

Category

Vintage 1930s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Earth-Tone Color Field & Two Grey Hills Desing American Antique Navajo Rug
Rare Earth-Tone Color Field & Two Grey Hills Desing American Antique Navajo Rug

Rare Earth-Tone Color Field & Two Grey Hills Desing American Antique Navajo Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Navajo rug with an oatmeal colored field, size 5'4" x 7'10". A stepped, angular cream

Category

Vintage 1910s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Rose-Pink Background & Floral Design Antique Chinese Rug by Nichols Worksho
Rare Rose-Pink Background & Floral Design Antique Chinese Rug by Nichols Worksho

Rare Rose-Pink Background & Floral Design Antique Chinese Rug by Nichols Worksho

Located in New York, NY

A tall bamboo étagère stand supports a bowls of flowering stems while other cabriole leg and straight stands display other porcelain vases and flower-bearing vessels/ a basket, multi...

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White/Mocha and Rare Size
Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White/Mocha and Rare Size

Vintage Moroccan Berber Beni Ouarain Rug in White/Mocha and Rare Size

Located in Milan, IT

The rugs of the Beni Ouarain tribal confederacy differ from other Berber weavings in that they are

Category

Vintage 1960s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Exciting Reddish Purple Color Large Floral Design Antique Chinese Deco Rug
Rare Exciting Reddish Purple Color Large Floral Design Antique Chinese Deco Rug

Rare Exciting Reddish Purple Color Large Floral Design Antique Chinese Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

Six exploding floral bouquets are positioned on islands of dark blue or green on the deep red virtually border less field. Two butterflies flutter about. There is a distinctly three-...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Mid-Century Modern Monochrome Indigo Blue Moroccan Berber Beni Mguild Rug
Rare Mid-Century Modern Monochrome Indigo Blue Moroccan Berber Beni Mguild Rug

Rare Mid-Century Modern Monochrome Indigo Blue Moroccan Berber Beni Mguild Rug

Located in Milan, IT

the rug with a timeless beauty. The slightly larger size is also quite rare for this type and makes

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare and Unusual Vintage Geometric Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber White/Mocha Rug
Rare and Unusual Vintage Geometric Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber White/Mocha Rug

Rare and Unusual Vintage Geometric Beni Ouarain Moroccan Berber White/Mocha Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Atlas mountains in Morocco. Their rugs differ from other Berber weavings in that they are woven almost

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO 'Sgrizzoli Art Deco' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'x8' ft RARE
VIA COMO 'Sgrizzoli Art Deco' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'x8' ft RARE

VIA COMO 'Sgrizzoli Art Deco' Carpet Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'x8' ft RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. One-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art

Category

Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7'  ft RARE Round
VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7'  ft RARE Round

VIA COMO 'Rotondier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 7' x 7' ft RARE Round

Located in Long Island, NY

luxury and indulgence. It is a one-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This

Category

Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

VIA COMO, 'Andolier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 8' x 8' ft RARE Square
VIA COMO, 'Andolier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 8' x 8' ft RARE Square

VIA COMO, 'Andolier' Rug Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted 8' x 8' ft RARE Square

Located in Long Island, NY

epitome of luxury and indulgence. A bone-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Baroque Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

Rare Antique Native American Navajo Weaving Grey Ivory Rug, circa 1920s-1930s

Located in New York, NY

This a large, and therefore rare, antique Native American Navajo Geometric rug, circa 1920s-1930s

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Navajo North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug 8' x 10' ft Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Silk RARE
Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug 8' x 10' ft Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Silk RARE

Campion Platt - 'Sponge Rock' Rug 8' x 10' ft Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Silk RARE

Located in Long Island, NY

-of-a-kind rug and a rare piece. A truly remarkable work of art. This rug has been hand-knotted with

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Modern 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

-format rugs as well as long corridor carpets. However, large-format pieces are relatively rare. Rugs from

Category

Antique 19th Century Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century
Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Rare Caucasian Sumak Runner, 19th Century (4th Quarter) This crisp Sumak runner was woven in the

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian 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.