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'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.

Category

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

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.

Category

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

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

Materials

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Islamic Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug in Turquoise with Floral Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug in Turquoise with Floral Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Runner Rug in Turquoise with Floral Pattern, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This mid-century vintage Zeki Müren rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, with an exceptional pile thats quite rare for rugs of this suspected proven...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Abstract Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Abstract Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Signed Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug, with Abstract Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco rug is a rare signed piece among the mid-century works of this Turkish artist.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

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 geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of hooked diamond medallions anchored within a saturat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 2x3 vintage Gabbeh rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. The latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s rare Persian tribal curations, with an individualistic attitude and fabulous look...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Purple Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1960s Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Purple Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1960s Vintage Turkish Kilim rug in Purple Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool circa 1940-1950, a rare vintage kilim rug originating from Turkey carrying rich mid-century aesthetics.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1850-75, this 11x16 Antique French Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European...

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Antique 1850s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Siraz Rug in Taupe and Brown Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Siraz Rug in Taupe and Brown Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Siraz Rug in Taupe and Brown Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1970-1970, this 8x11 vintage Siraz rug is a rare new curation believed to originate from the titular region of Turkey.

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Vintage 1970s Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Signed Art Deco Rug with Abstract patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Signed Art Deco Rug with Abstract patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Signed Art Deco Rug with Abstract patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x9 vintage Art Deco rug is a rare signed piece by Zeki Müren. The artist’s signature is in the lower left corner, and a second signature r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Green Pomegranate Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Green Pomegranate Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand-Knotted Antique Khotan Rug in Green Pomegranate Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique 6x12 Khotan rug of a rare green background, playing with beige-brown in classic pomegranate patterns.

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Vintage 1920s East Turkestani Khotan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Red and Black Geometric Pattern, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

????n??????????n: This rare mid-century rug further enjoys an otherwise good condition for this shabby-chic lineage.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim
Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 3x20 vintage Kilim and extra-long runner rug is a rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century tri...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Pink and Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Pink and Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1960s Vintage Distressed Rug in Pink and Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vintage 4x7 mid-century rug from the Mid-Century Pasha Collection by Rug & Kilim — celebrating rare curations believed to hail from Turkish icon, Zeki Müren.

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug with Stripes and Tribal Motifs  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug with Stripes and Tribal Motifs  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Extra-Long Kilim Runner Rug with Stripes and Tribal Motifs Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool in Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 2x22 vintage Kilim and extra-long runner rug is a rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century tri...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sharkisla Kilim Wide Runner Rug
Sharkisla Kilim Wide Runner Rug

Sharkisla Kilim Wide Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Sharkisla Kilim wide runner rug. Rare and useful size for this type of runner rug.

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

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

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870
Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870

Rare Antique Turkoman Bokara Yomud Chuval, Hand-Knotted, 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1029 - Rare perfect antique Turkoman Bokara for Your collection. Suitable also for wall decor or resting on the back of your sofa.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Cappadocia Rug Fragment - 18th Century
Antique Cappadocia Rug Fragment - 18th Century

Antique Cappadocia Rug Fragment - 18th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The surface data of this extraordinarily rare Cappadocia rug fragment provides definitive evidence of the early Anatolian weaving traditions that predate the Seljuk influence, offeri...

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Antique 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Seafoam, Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Seafoam, Multicolor Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Kilim Rug in Seafoam, 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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aksaray Rug - Early 18th Century
Antique Aksaray Rug - Early 18th Century

Antique Aksaray Rug - Early 18th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare early 18th century Aksaray rug from Central Anatolia highlights a powerful and archaic geometric composition featuring a large, central diamond medallion quartered into vib...

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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 18th Century Cappadocia Bacali Rug
Early 18th Century Cappadocia Bacali Rug

Early 18th Century Cappadocia Bacali Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Early 18th Century Cappadocia Bacali Rug This rare and authentic handwoven “Bacalı” rug from the Konya region dates back to the early 18th century, showcasing the rich visual langua...

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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Colorful Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Colorful Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Teal with Colorful Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand Knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x10 vintage rug is believed to be a rare Zeki Múren rug, with floral patterns reflecting his unique mid-century modern sensibility among T...

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Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Floral Soft Beige Rug By NoëL Hostens
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Floral Soft Beige Rug By NoëL Hostens

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Floral Soft Beige Rug By NoëL Hostens

Located in New York, NY

Signed discreetly in the lower corner with the artist's initials, this rug is a rare, authentic example of Hostens' work, offering historical and decorative significance in equal mea...

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

CYBR DEAL 10X15 Fine Antique Angora Oushak Rug 300cm x 452cm Oushak Rug c.1870
CYBR DEAL 10X15 Fine Antique Angora Oushak Rug 300cm x 452cm Oushak Rug c.1870

CYBR DEAL 10X15 Fine Antique Angora Oushak Rug 300cm x 452cm Oushak Rug c.1870

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique Turkish Angora Oushak rug, circa 1870, showcases an exceptional allover geometric composition rendered in soft rose, beige, ivory, and muted gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Located in New York, NY

The multicolored concentric squares is a well-known design, but the two-by-two arrangement of the rug is pretty rare.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Vintage Sarkoy Kilim - Vintage Sarkoy Rug
Vintage Sarkoy Kilim - Vintage Sarkoy Rug

Vintage Sarkoy Kilim - Vintage Sarkoy Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This stunning Şarköy rug is a rare, hand-woven treasure from the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Spanish Needlepoint Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Spanish Needlepoint Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Spanish Needlepoint Rug, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This is a very special and rare 18x20 antique Spanish needlepoint rug, as per our Principal Josh Nazmiyal.

Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Beige With Brown Rug By Zeki Muran
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Beige With Brown Rug By Zeki Muran

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Vintage Beige With Brown Rug By Zeki Muran

Located in New York, NY

Zeki Müren, often referred to as the "Sun of Art" in Turkey, was not only a celebrated singer and performer but also a talented designer who brought the spirit of modernism into Turk...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Art Deco Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Caucasian Collector Rug Geometric Handmade
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Caucasian Collector Rug Geometric Handmade

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Caucasian Collector Rug Geometric Handmade

Located in New York, NY

This is an extremely rare, fine antique rug from 1920 that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and historical charm.

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Vintage 1920s European Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Amritsar Rug in Red Open Field with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Amritsar Rug in Red Open Field with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Amritsar Rug in Red Open Field with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This is a very 6x8 rare antique Amritsar rug from India, hand-knotted in wool and believed to originate from India circa 1920-1930.

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Vintage 1920s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Palace Size True Kelleh Nomadic Karabagh Caucasian or Southwest Persian Rug
Palace Size True Kelleh Nomadic Karabagh Caucasian or Southwest Persian Rug

Palace Size True Kelleh Nomadic Karabagh Caucasian or Southwest Persian Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Kelleh Palace Size True Nomadic Karabagh Rug About: What an incredible piece this is. You simply won't find another like this; rare size antique rug that is an in-between size of an...

Category

Antique Early 1900s 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

Handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1890-1900, this 13x13 antique Kilim and square rug is an extremely rare and collectible Oushak rug, among the most exciting and un...

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Antique 1890s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Rare European Austrian Carpet with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Rare European Austrian Carpet with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Rare European Austrian Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Drawing inspiration from the magnificence of Persian court rugs and the stylistic restraint of French Savonnerie masterpieces, the piece stands as a rare and timeless silhouette of c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Western European Rugs

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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. hand knotted wool, it originates from Turkey circa 1950-1960 as a most unusual piec...

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Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hereke Rug with Gold Floral Medallion and Red Border, by Rug & Kilim
Antique Hereke Rug with Gold Floral Medallion and Red Border, by Rug & Kilim

Antique Hereke Rug with Gold Floral Medallion and Red Border, by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This antique 8x10 Hereke rug is a rare new selection in Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage Collection—hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Rug
Art Deco Rug

Art Deco Rug

$697Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Rug

By Art Decor

Located in Glasgow, GB

A very rare Art Deco period rug hand woven in English wool.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Red, and Brown Pictorials with Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 2x3 vintage Gabbeh rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. The latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s rare Persian tribal curations, with an individualistic attitude and fabulous look...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish 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. 

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