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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

Israel Antique Rug
Israel Antique Rug

Israel Antique Rug

$5,817

W 57.09 in L 70.87 in

Israel Antique Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This rare and captivating Israeli antique rug, woven around 1940, presents a unique fusion of

Category

Vintage 1940s Israeli Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and Red Accents by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and Red Accents by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and Red Accents by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x9 Gabbeh Persian rug joins the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Gabbeh Souf Animal Green Rug
Zabihi Collection Gabbeh Souf Animal Green Rug

Zabihi Collection Gabbeh Souf Animal Green Rug

Located in New York, NY

A small souf persian gabbeh mat from the late 20th century.Souf rugs are very rare technique found

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Prairie School Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very Rare Geometric Original Carpet Designed by Antonin Kybal, 1940s
Very Rare Geometric Original Carpet Designed by Antonin Kybal, 1940s

Very Rare Geometric Original Carpet Designed by Antonin Kybal, 1940s

By Antonín Kybal 1, ULUV Krásná jizba

Located in Praha, CZ

- Publicated in books and magazines - around 1940s - Czechoslovakia. - original condition with signs of use, few stains - otherwise very well preserved.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug
Late 19th Century Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug

Late 19th Century Caucasian Lori Pambak Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent rug is a rare Caucasian hand-woven piece dating from the late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Rug in Red, Multicolor All Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Rug in Red, Multicolor All Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Rug in Red, Multicolor All Over Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

, this Mid-Century Modern rug exists in rare good condition for its age & lineage, with an uncommon full

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug Khotan Rug Pink
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug Khotan Rug Pink

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Rug Khotan Rug Pink

Located in New York, NY

This an exquisite Rare vintage Hand made Chinese Art Deco Art Nouveau Khotan rug in a rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Punjab Rug
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Punjab Rug

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Punjab Rug

$1,733

W 38.59 in L 62.21 in

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Punjab Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and decorative Indian Punjab rug, with a rare green colors, entirely and finely hand

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

, is still recognized today as a symbol of the finest silk rugs. This piece is a rare example

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare and collectible mid-century rugs of this

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern  Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare and collectible mid-century rugs of this

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original Rare Modernist Abstract Geometric Carpet by Antonín Kybal, 1948
Original Rare Modernist Abstract Geometric Carpet by Antonín Kybal, 1948

Original Rare Modernist Abstract Geometric Carpet by Antonín Kybal, 1948

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia - 1948 - Design: Antonín Kybal - Published in books and magazines - Very good original condition - Professionally cleansed.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

Materials

Textile

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Savonnerie rug in the Neoclassical style is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection

Category

Antique 1850s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Middle of the 19th Century Kazak Rug
Middle of the 19th Century Kazak Rug

Middle of the 19th Century Kazak Rug

$9,000

W 53.94 in L 86.62 in

Middle of the 19th Century Kazak Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

elegant patterns, this Kazakh rug is a rare example of Caucasian carpet art, which has endured from past

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Green Background Khorassan Carpet with Dancing Animals
Rare Antique Green Background Khorassan Carpet with Dancing Animals

Rare Antique Green Background Khorassan Carpet with Dancing Animals

Located in Milan, IT

A fine and rare antique Khorassan pictorial carpet depicting a panoply of animals arranged in

Category

Antique 1880s Afghan Khorassan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Shafak Elazij, Wool, 1930, 250x175 CM
Rare Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Shafak Elazij, Wool, 1930, 250x175 CM

Rare Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Shafak Elazij, Wool, 1930, 250x175 CM

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 791 from my private collection - Atypical and rare production for this kilim with long fringes

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Long Gendje Caucasian Prayer Rug
Antique Long Gendje Caucasian Prayer Rug

Antique Long Gendje Caucasian Prayer Rug

$1,680

W 35.44 in L 64.97 in

Antique Long Gendje Caucasian Prayer Rug

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

An unusually long prayer rug – and comparatively rare Gendje – in good condition. Above average

Category

Antique 1880s Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare 1920's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Style
Rare 1920's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Style

Rare 1920's Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74233-73535 Pair of Matching Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Runners. Exuding both character and an air

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug
Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug

Early 20th Century Vintage Silk Hereke Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

. This rug is a rare piece that offers a visual feast. The large, burgundy-red medallion at the center of

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Vintage Turkish Corridor Floral Turkish Rug
Zabihi Vintage Turkish Corridor Floral Turkish Rug

Zabihi Vintage Turkish Corridor Floral Turkish Rug

Located in New York, NY

mid-20th-century rare size turkish floral rug in soft green and creams Details rug no. 8394 size 6

Category

20th Century Turkish Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Savonnerie rug is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection. On the Design: This

Category

Antique 1880s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Vintage Savonnerie Rug with Geometric Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Oversized Vintage Savonnerie Rug with Geometric Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Oversized Vintage Savonnerie Rug with Geometric Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

is a rare masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—an extremely collectible oversized

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs
Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs

Antique Rugs, Tapestry Flemish Wall Decoration Object, Decorative rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

flat weave role. These decorative area rugs are rare luxury rugs for sale in any rug store and can

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Sivas Rug
Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Sivas Rug

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s Antique Turkish Sivas Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920s Antique Turkish Sivas Rug – A Rare Celebration of Artistry and Symbolism Size: 8'2" × 12'8

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tabriz Rug with a Subtle Design
Tabriz Rug with a Subtle Design

Tabriz Rug with a Subtle Design

$4,000

W 60 in L 82 in

Tabriz Rug with a Subtle Design

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Hadji Jalili Tabriz rugs that were produced in

Category

2010s Pakistani Tabriz More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, with Tribal Motifs in Earthy Hues - Rug & Kilim
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, with Tribal Motifs in Earthy Hues - Rug & Kilim

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug, with Tribal Motifs in Earthy Hues - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 7x11 antique Caucasian Soumak rug is a rare and profound curation from Rug & Kilim’s antique

Category

Antique 1820s Caucasian Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare and collectible mid-century rugs and textiles of this provenance—a

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1880s
Antique Karabagh Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1880s

Antique Karabagh Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

are revered. Designed in an elongated corridor format, this rare gallery rug was traditionally created

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Art Nouveau Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Purple Vintage Mohair Throw Rug
Red Purple Vintage Mohair Throw Rug

Red Purple Vintage Mohair Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare color handwoven mohair wool rug in bright reds and purple. Measures: 2'6" x 3'8", third

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Mohair

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner
Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

$28,000

W 43 in L 401 in

Rare Long Antique Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

each field. Measures: 3'7" wide x 33'5" long Khotan rugs are typically found in a long and

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Anglo-Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900
Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug circa 1900

Located in Morton Grove, IL

created a beautiful visual woven art. What makes this rug a very rare item in the Ersari group is the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkmen Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Polychromatic Rug from Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Polychromatic Rug from Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Polychromatic Rug from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool, this 12x17 antique Portuguese needlepoint rug is a rare new oversized curation in

Category

Vintage 1910s Portuguese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Modernist Rug
Vintage French Modernist Rug

Vintage French Modernist Rug

$7,000

W 54 in L 78 in

Vintage French Modernist Rug

Located in New York, NY

textile artwork or laid as a focal point in a refined interior, this rug is a rare and important example

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Spectacular Pale Yellow Antique Oushak Rug
Spectacular Pale Yellow Antique Oushak Rug

Spectacular Pale Yellow Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a rare pale yellow colored ground with an all

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Bakshaish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

MTM, 'Specchio' Rug
MTM, 'Specchio' Rug

MTM, 'Specchio' Rug

$6,550

W 67 in L 94 in

MTM, 'Specchio' Rug

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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MTM - 'Cornice' Rug
MTM - 'Cornice' Rug

MTM - 'Cornice' Rug

$6,550

W 67 in L 94 in

MTM - 'Cornice' Rug

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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MTM - 'Palmier' Rug
MTM - 'Palmier' Rug

MTM - 'Palmier' Rug

$6,550

W 67 in L 94 in

MTM - 'Palmier' Rug

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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MTM, 'Scatola' Rug
MTM, 'Scatola' Rug

MTM, 'Scatola' Rug

$6,550

W 79 in L 79 in

MTM, 'Scatola' Rug

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

Vintage 1980s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Nobilis 5' Rug
'Nobilis 5' Rug

'Nobilis 5' Rug

$11,550

W 79 in L 118 in

'Nobilis 5' Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie Barocco Rug
Savonnerie Barocco Rug

Savonnerie Barocco Rug

$19,600

W 120 in L 167 in

Savonnerie Barocco Rug

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

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Rare Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Rare Rug?

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

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.