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Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet

Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78944 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Avar Kilim Rug, 04'11 x 10'03. This handwoven wool

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige-Brown Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige-Brown Pictorial by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Red with Beige-Brown Pictorial by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 2x4 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug
Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

$2,950

W 48 in L 93 in

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Located in New York, NY

, but the two-by-two arrangement of the rug is pretty rare.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Rare Sivas 'Pardeh' Textile by Unknown Weaver, Antique Fabric, 1930
Rare Sivas 'Pardeh' Textile by Unknown Weaver, Antique Fabric, 1930

Rare Sivas 'Pardeh' Textile by Unknown Weaver, Antique Fabric, 1930

$2,652Sale Price|20% Off

W 63.78 in L 102.37 in

Rare Sivas 'Pardeh' Textile by Unknown Weaver, Antique Fabric, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare carpet or tissue named "Pardeh" from town Sivas in Turkey, the antique Roman town Sebastea

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a rare square-format textile masterpiece that showcases the sophistication

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Floral Design Wool Antique Rug
19th Century Floral Design Wool Antique Rug

19th Century Floral Design Wool Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

this rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

that speaks to the rug’s enduring quality and careful maintenance. This antique Oushak rug is a rare

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Rug Handmade Teal Wool Carpet Oriental Antique Area Rug
Traditional Rug Handmade Teal Wool Carpet Oriental Antique Area Rug

Traditional Rug Handmade Teal Wool Carpet Oriental Antique Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This rare wool rug is a fine example of an antique wool Rug woven by hand in the 1880s. Featuring a

Category

Antique 1870s West Asian Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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

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

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

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

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Wool, Distressed, 1920s
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Wool, Distressed, 1920s

Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Wool, Distressed, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s rare all over pattern Heriz Rug from turkestan Beautiful distress and age .

Category

Antique Early 1900s East Turkestani Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"
Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"

Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery 3'1" x 3'1"

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent And Extremely Collectible Rare Antique 17th Century Caucasian Kuba Embroidery

Category

Antique 17th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Distressed Vintage Saf Runner Rug in Pink and Gold Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Distressed Vintage Saf Runner Rug in Pink and Gold Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Distressed Vintage Saf Runner Rug in Pink and Gold Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x19 runner rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s classic collection. Further

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Khotan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Rug in Solid Green Tone-on-tone Striae by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Midcentury Rug in Solid Green Tone-on-tone Striae by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Midcentury Rug in Solid Green Tone-on-tone Striae by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x13 rug is a rare midcentury curation in Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage Collection

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. Doris

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

predominantly deep teal-blue field, a striking and somewhat rare color for Oushak rugs, which typically favor

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Kilim Square Rug in Red and Indigo with Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Antique Oushak Kilim Square Rug in Red and Indigo with Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Antique Oushak Kilim Square Rug in Red and Indigo with Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

rug is an extremely rare and collectible Oushak rug, among the most exciting and unusual finds in Rug

Category

Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Antique Axminster Rug, Orange Beige Gallery-Size Floral Rug by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool originating from England circa 1910-1920, this Axminster antique rug enjoys

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Vintage 1910s English Tribal Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Gray with Brown Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Gray with Brown Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Gray with Brown Diamond Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x7 Gabbeh Persian rug joins the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sultan’s Legacy: Rare Antique Turkish Hereke Carpet of Ottoman Elegance
Sultan’s Legacy: Rare Antique Turkish Hereke Carpet of Ottoman Elegance

Sultan’s Legacy: Rare Antique Turkish Hereke Carpet of Ottoman Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

73148 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, 04'04 x 06'05. Steeped in the imperial legacy

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kashan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 1930s Turkish Kilim Malatya, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style
Rare 1930s Turkish Kilim Malatya, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style

Rare 1930s Turkish Kilim Malatya, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style

$1,581Sale Price|20% Off

W 74.81 in L 96.07 in

Rare 1930s Turkish Kilim Malatya, Hand-Woven Wool, Minimalist Style

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 844 - From my private collection. Dense and precise loom work, with small embroideries to embellish the article. It does not appear to have been used: it was probably in a weddi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Aubusson Square Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-woven in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, this 11x11 antique Aubusson rug is a rare

Category

Antique 1870s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Deco Rug in Beige-Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s commemorative mid-century Pasha collection, a 1960s vintage rug among the rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Vintage Kilim Rug in Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Mid-Century Vintage Kilim Rug in Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Mid-Century Vintage Kilim Rug in Brown Pink Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

detracting from the overall soothing nature of this very decorative Kilim rug—rare among its vintage Kilim

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Vintage Serapi-Style Rug
Outstanding Vintage Serapi-Style Rug

Outstanding Vintage Serapi-Style Rug

$16,500

W 143 in L 176 in

Outstanding Vintage Serapi-Style Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding vintage Romanian Serapi-style handwoven rug with a rare repeated stylized floral

Category

Vintage 1970s Romanian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted
Vintage Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted

Vintage Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted

$1,172

W 47.25 in L 76.78 in

Vintage Turkish Rug Hand-Knotted

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Vintage oriental accent rug - carpet - mat Vintage Turkish rug excellent condition, rare colors

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug Blue, Cream Floral Pattern Distressed, by Rug & Kilim
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug Blue, Cream Floral Pattern Distressed, by Rug & Kilim

1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug Blue, Cream Floral Pattern Distressed, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Exceptionally shabby-chic, almost more like art than a rug, a rare full pile piece relishing exclusivity in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Sparta Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Sparta Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Sparta Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

exciting new addition to the Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare mid-century rugs. On the Design: Delicate

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.4x7.6 Ft Antique Turkish Oriental Rug
4.4x7.6 Ft Antique Turkish Oriental Rug

4.4x7.6 Ft Antique Turkish Oriental Rug

$1,690Sale Price|40% Off

W 52.76 in L 90.56 in

4.4x7.6 Ft Antique Turkish Oriental Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

rug, a true testament to the rich weaving heritage of Anatolia. Handwoven by master artisans, this rug

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rag Rug Swedish
Rag Rug Swedish

Rag Rug Swedish

$695

W 23 in L 55 in

Rag Rug Swedish

Located in Hollywood, FL

Vinyl Rag Rug. there somewhat Rare!

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Plastic

Rag Rug Sweden
Rag Rug Sweden

Rag Rug Sweden

$195

W 19 in L 29 in

Rag Rug Sweden

Located in Hollywood, FL

Vinyl Rag Rug. there somewhat Rare!

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Plastic

Rag rug Swedish
Rag rug Swedish

Rag rug Swedish

$475

W 22 in L 38 in

Rag rug Swedish

Located in Hollywood, FL

Vinyl Rag Rug. there somewhat Rare!

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Rag Rug Swedish
Rag Rug Swedish

Rag Rug Swedish

$375

W 30 in L 76 in

Rag Rug Swedish

Located in Hollywood, FL

Vinyl Rag Rug. there somewhat Rare!

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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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.