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Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Peach with Colorful Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kili

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoisseurs and collectors will note this rug is among the few full-pile pieces believed to remain of Müren’s works, making it especially rare and collectible.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Rug - c. 1910 by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Rug - c. 1910 by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Rug - c. 1910 by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Ideal for anchoring elegant spaces-such as a living room, study, or intimate gallery-this antique Oushak rug offers a rare combination of understated color, cultural richness, and ti...

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Vintage 1910s Turkish Oushak Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red with Colorful Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoisseurs and collectors will note this rug is among the few full-pile pieces believed to remain of Müren’s works, making it especially rare and collectible.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug with Red and Gold Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Connoisseurs and collectors will note this rug is among the few full-pile pieces believed to remain of Müren’s works, making it especially rare and collectible.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 19th century Shirvan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent all-over lattice field design anchoring an incredibly striking, tribal l...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Moghan Rug - 1292 – 1875 Dated
Antique Moghan Rug - 1292 – 1875 Dated

Antique Moghan Rug - 1292 – 1875 Dated

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 1292 (1875) dated Moghan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical arrangement of geometric compartments anchoring an incredibly s...

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Antique 1870s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Classic Taupe - Rug By Paule Leleu
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Classic Taupe - Rug By Paule Leleu

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Classic Taupe - Rug By Paule Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Offering both rare, high-end pieces and more accessible options, Doris Leslie Blau presents rugs in a wide spectrum of prices.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Rug - Early 19th Century
Antique Kazak Rug - Early 19th Century

Antique Kazak Rug - Early 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare early 19th century Kazak rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical arrangement of geometric medallions anchoring an incredibly str...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kazak Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Kazak Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Kazak Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 19th century Kazak rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical arrangement of stylized floral trees anchoring an incredibly stri...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

this rare late 19th century Shirvan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical sequence of geometric motifs anchoring an incredibly striking,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Antique Floral Allover Ivory Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Antique Floral Allover Ivory Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Elegant Antique Floral Allover Ivory Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Whether used as a grounding element in a traditional interior or as a bold statement piece in a contemporary space, this antique Indian rug offers a rare combination of historical ch...

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Talish Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Talish Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Talish Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Talish rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical sequence of central geometric medallions and stylized human fig...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Rainbow Stripes, Geometric Rug by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Rainbow Stripes, Geometric Rug by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Rainbow Stripes, Geometric Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From a distinctive mid-century Chaput Kilim curation, a rare 5 x 12 rug handwoven in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 9x10 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1940-1950.

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Vintage 1940s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

Offering both rare, high-end pieces and more accessible options, Doris Leslie Blau presents rugs in a wide spectrum of prices.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

This rare square antique Persian Sultanabad rug from the 1880s is a testament to the artistic prowess and distinctive aesthetic of 19th-century Persian village weavers.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bordjalo Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Bordjalo Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Bordjalo Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 19th century Bordjalou rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical sequence of three central square medallions anchoring an incr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Celadon with Black Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This vintage Zeki Múren rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, and is rare for its construction in full pile.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Zeki Müren rug is particularly rare for its playful sense of movement and the transitional sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Gendje Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Gendje Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Gendje Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Gendje rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent diagonal stripe field design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Zeki Müren rug is particularly rare for absence of distress and playful sense of movement and the transitional sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Abstract Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

This rare French Art Deco rug demonstrates the innovation and exuberance that defined the era, making it a highly collectible and visually compelling textile.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Rugs

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Wool

Rare Vintage Turkish Salt Bag. Decorative Handmade Wall Hanging in Red
Rare Vintage Turkish Salt Bag. Decorative Handmade Wall Hanging in Red

Rare Vintage Turkish Salt Bag. Decorative Handmade Wall Hanging in Red

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish salt bag is a traditional textile item that was historically used to transport and store salt in Turkey. These bags are typically made from coarse, durable fabrics ...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Green with Colorful Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Zeki Müren rug is particularly rare for absence of distress and playful sense of movement and the transitional sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karagasli Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Karagasli Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Karagasli Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Karagasli rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical sequence of four stepped geometric medallions anchoring an i...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige-Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 8x14 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Rug in Brown with Colorful Floral Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Zeki Múren rug is particularly rare for its playful sense of movement and the transitional sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional floral patterns.

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Antique 1660s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bursa Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Bursa Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Bursa Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Bursa rug is a breathtaking masterpiece of northwest Anatolian urban textile art, originating from the historic silk capital of Bursa, where the grand des...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

'Floreal' Rug
'Floreal' Rug

'Floreal' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

'Touleries' Rug
'Touleries' Rug

'Touleries' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Floreal' Rug
'Floreal' Rug

'Floreal' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Savonnerie' Rug
'Savonnerie' Rug

'Savonnerie' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

'Nobilis' Rug
'Nobilis' Rug

'Nobilis' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Trianon' Rug
'Trianon' Rug

'Trianon' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

The crispness of the design and the fine weave indicate the work of highly skilled French artisans from one of the nation's leading tapestry workshops. This rare and opulent rug rom...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige/Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige/Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Ersari Rug in Beige/Brown, Blue with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x9 vintage rug is believed to be a rare mid-century Ersari rug, hand-knotted in wool and originating in Turkey circa 1950-1960.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Deco Rug in Gold with Geometric Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Deco Rug in Gold with Geometric Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Deco Rug in Gold with Geometric Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This Zeki Múren rug is particularly rare for its playful sense of movement and the transitional sense of life this piece breathes into more traditional patterns.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns Brown by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns Brown by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns Brown by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Agra Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Agra Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Agra Rug in Gold with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from India circa 1920-1930, this 8×10 antique Agra rug is a rare and collectible jail rug, among the most exciting new additions to the Rug & Kil...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Indian Rugs

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Wool

Hand Knotted Vintage Midcentury Rug Geometric All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand Knotted Vintage Midcentury Rug Geometric All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand Knotted Vintage Midcentury Rug Geometric All-Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage rug connotes one of the most distinctive, rare mid-century Turkish rug designs to join our antique and vint...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Striped Patterns, by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Striped Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Rug in Multicolor Striped Patterns, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a rare type of chaput kilim rug style now entering our Antique & Vintage selections.

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Sivas Rug in Beige and Red Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Sivas Rug in Beige and Red Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Sivas Rug in Beige and Red Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 13x20 antique Sivas rug is an extremely rare oversized rug of its period—made with hand-knotted wool in Turkey circa 1920-1930.

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Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field
Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field

Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field

Located in New York, NY

This is a relatively unusual Afghan format – a runner – with a light brown field supporting eight large, octagonal emblematic tribal guls, with discrete fractional minor guls at the...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Karachop Rug - Mid 19th Century
Antique Karachop Rug - Mid 19th Century

Antique Karachop Rug - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, mid 19th-century Karachop rug is an absolute triumph of Caucasian tribal art, standing as one of the most iconic and highly coveted design traditions from the Southwest Ca...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Round Antique Indian Pictorial Rug
Round Antique Indian Pictorial Rug

Round Antique Indian Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare Signed antique Indian round rug with a formal pictorial animal design.

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Early 20th Century Islamic Indian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray with Abstract Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray with Abstract Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Gray with Abstract Geometric Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 8x12 vintage rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collection.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Complete Jaff Kurdish Double Saddlebag Runner
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Complete Jaff Kurdish Double Saddlebag Runner

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Complete Jaff Kurdish Double Saddlebag Runner

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary, intact antique Jaff Kurdish tribal khorjin (double saddlebag) opened flat and suitable for use as an architectural floor runner or wall hanging. Woven by nomadic ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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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. 

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In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.

Hechizoo’s Original Sin Rug Tempts with Shimmering Copper, Tin and Bronze

Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.

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The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.

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We’re Going Gaga for the New Sasha Bikoff Rugs

The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.

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Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.