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Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x3 antique hooked square rug of United States provenance, handmade in wool and fabric circa 1920-1930, featuring polychromatic geometric patterns.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

Vintage French Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage French Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage French Art Deco Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ottavio Missoni Limited Edition Geometric Rug for Missoni Home
Ottavio Missoni Limited Edition Geometric Rug for Missoni Home

Ottavio Missoni Limited Edition Geometric Rug for Missoni Home

By Missoni, Ottavio Missoni

Located in Conversano, IT

Stunning and rare “Orion T101” rug from the original Missoni Home Arazzi Patchwork collection, designed by Ottavio Missoni in 1991.

Category

1990s Italian Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 10'3 x 13'8
One of a Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 10'3 x 13'8

One of a Kind Handwoven Wool Area Rug 10'3 x 13'8

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Woven with a complex yarn made up several yarns of different shades, this rug has a unique texture and shading variations reminiscent of rare antique rugs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Polychromatic Chevron Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 4x7 antique hooked rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in wool and fabric, circa 1920-1930, featuring polychromatic geometric patterns.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Antique Black Ground Qarabagh Blossom Long Rug in the St. Petersburg Style
Antique Black Ground Qarabagh Blossom Long Rug in the St. Petersburg Style

Antique Black Ground Qarabagh Blossom Long Rug in the St. Petersburg Style

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant floral runner belongs to a rare subgroup of early rugs from the Qarabagh Khanate, ornated by motifs inspired by French Savonnerie and Aubusson carpets.

Category

Antique 1850s Caucasian Bessarabian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Purple with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 8x11 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Djoharian Collection Heriz-Serapi Style Rug with Medallion 6.6 x 9.5 ft
Djoharian Collection Heriz-Serapi Style Rug with Medallion 6.6 x 9.5 ft

Djoharian Collection Heriz-Serapi Style Rug with Medallion 6.6 x 9.5 ft

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Very rare are pure silk Heriz rugs - these were made 1850 - 1920 and are expensive collector items.

Category

2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion  Rug & Kilim
Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion  Rug & Kilim

Antique Art Nouveau Indian Shawl with Florals and Teal Medallion Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 5x6 antique Indian shawl is an exciting and rare new curation from Rug & Kilim—handwoven in wool and hailing from India circa 1860-1870.

Category

Antique 1860s Indian Art Nouveau Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Handmade Wool 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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Brown and Orange with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Brown and Orange with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Brown and Orange with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 7x8 vintage rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations fro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Mauve and Beige with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Mauve and Beige with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Mauve and Beige with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 7x9 vintage rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations fro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection
Antique Heriz Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection

Antique Heriz Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Its low pile and distressed surface give this antique Heriz rug a rare and highly desirable look—perfect for collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

Category

Vintage 1930s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner with Green and Red Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Runner with Green and Red Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner with Green and Red Geometric Pattern from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Brown with Colorful Medallion Mosaic - Rug & Kilim
Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Brown with Colorful Medallion Mosaic - Rug & Kilim

Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Brown with Colorful Medallion Mosaic - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Geometric Medallions and Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange Pictorial Figures by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x11 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal acquisitions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Djoharian Collection Antique Heriz Area Rug 8x12 ft room size Classic Vintage
Djoharian Collection Antique Heriz Area Rug 8x12 ft room size Classic Vintage

Djoharian Collection Antique Heriz Area Rug 8x12 ft room size Classic Vintage

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Originating from the esteemed Azerbaijan region, this large vintage rug is a rare find, dating back to the second quarter of the 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Beige 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.

Category

Antique 1660s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s William Morris Botanic Rug

By William Morris (English)

Located in New York, NY

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'
Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'

Antique Tan Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 7' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

These rugs are incredibly charismatic and fun, as well being rare relative to other old rugs around.

Category

Antique 19th Century Romanian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Runner in Beige, Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Runner in Beige, Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Runner in Beige, Black Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x7 Gabbeh Persian rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x7 Gabbeh Persian runner is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Gray and Red with Pictorial Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 3x4 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Distressed Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Distressed Deco Runner in Beige-Brown Floral 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 works of a Bold designer from Turkey.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare + Unusual Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber
Rare + Unusual Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber

Rare + Unusual Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Brooklyn, US

This vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug displays a complex snapshot of rural life in vivid color. Architectural forms and animal effigies are interspersed among other abstracted Berber...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim Style in Multicolor Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hailing from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a vintage chaput kilim rug from a rare new curation joining our flat weaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Striped Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x8 vintage runner rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Orange, Red, and Gray Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Orange, Red, and Gray Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Orange, Red, and Gray Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 6x9 vintage rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations fro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Runner in Brown with Vibrant Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Gabbeh Runner in Brown with Vibrant Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Gabbeh Runner in Brown with Vibrant Chevron Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x7 Gabbeh Persian runner is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Purple with Diamond Lattice Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Purple with Diamond Lattice Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug in Purple with Diamond Lattice Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x8 vintage runner rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.6x8.7 Ft Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Rug Designed by Zeki Muren
5.6x8.7 Ft Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Rug Designed by Zeki Muren

5.6x8.7 Ft Mid-Century Modern Handmade Turkish Rug Designed by Zeki Muren

By Zeki Müren

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A rare Mid-Century Modern Turkish rug designed by the famous singer/artist Zeki Muren, (1931-1996).

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Red with Medallions and Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Rug in Red with Medallions and Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Rug in Red with Medallions and Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curations fro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Scenic Landscape Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Japanese Tapestry with Scenic Landscape Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Japanese Tapestry with Scenic Landscape Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in natural silk circa 1880-1900, this 5x6 antique Japanese tapestry is a compelling example of pictorial textile art, reflecting the refined craftsmanship and painterly tra...

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Animal Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Horse Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Horse Pictorial Patterns  Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige-Brown with Horse Pictorial Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x4 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Black, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x13 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest prominent curation of rare, exciting tribal rugs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug, Red with Orange and Blue Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug, Red with Orange and Blue Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Moroccan Runner Rug, Red with Orange and Blue Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x7 vintage runner rug is a rare and among the most exciting new additions to Rug & Kilim’s mid-century curati...

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Needlepoint rug with Floral Patterns
Antique French Needlepoint rug with Floral Patterns

Antique French Needlepoint rug with Floral Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool circa 1850-1860, this 5x9 antique French needlepoint rug is a particularly rare addition to our European rug collection.

Category

Antique 1850s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Seafoam Field, Orange Border
Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Seafoam Field, Orange Border

Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Seafoam Field, Orange Border

Located in New York, NY

The jewel tone colors in the border of this rug are exceptional and quite rare to be paired with a much lighter field.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

1950s Vintage Chaput Kilim in Green, 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 making way to our Antique & Vintage selections.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Antique Aubusson Flatweave Runner with Cartouche Medallions - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Its design favors rich tones of burgundy red, featuring a bold medallion style of repeating cartouches and curving floral garlands contained within the ornamental framework. On the ...

Category

Antique 1850s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner in Brown and White & Multicolor by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner in Brown and White & Multicolor by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Tribal Runner in Brown and White & Multicolor by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The movement in the colors, sharpness of patterns, and unusual folk art all attest to a one-of-a-kind tribal rug. As rare for its condition as its unique construction, a collectib...

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Colorful Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Colorful Floral Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Colorful Floral Patterns 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Green Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Green Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Zeki Múren Runner in Red, with Green Floral Patterns, 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Zeki Múren Deco Runner in Gold, with Colorful 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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion & Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion & Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug in Beige with Floral Medallion & Patterns from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handmade in wool and originating circa 1920-1930, this 2x3 rug is a rare and exciting new curation in Rug & Kilim’s collection of antique hooked rugs.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 7'11 x 9'9
One of a Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 7'11 x 9'9

One of a Kind Contemporary Handwoven Wool Area Rug 7'11 x 9'9

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Woven with a complex yarn made up several yarns of different shades, this rug has a unique texture and shading variations reminiscent of rare antique rugs.

Category

2010s Indian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Rust, Orange Pictorials, Geometric by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Rust, Orange Pictorials, Geometric by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Rust, Orange Pictorials, Geometric by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, a pictorial rug as rare in design as it is versatile in large size.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Red, Orange, Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x12 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare, vibrant tribal rugs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83

Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug is a rare and valuable piece of history and art.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Rug by Jaap Gidding
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Rug by Jaap Gidding

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Rug by Jaap Gidding

By Jaap Gidding

Located in New York, NY

Its architectural elegance and arresting palette make it a striking foundation for any thoughtfully curated space. A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemp...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Unique Arne Jacobsen 250x375cm 1957 reversible rug
Unique Arne Jacobsen 250x375cm 1957 reversible rug

Unique Arne Jacobsen 250x375cm 1957 reversible rug

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Forest, BE

This is a rare find woollen rug by Danish master architect Arne Jacobsen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Oval Rug with Polychromatic Braided Stripes, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A rare 3x5 antique hooked oval rug of United States’ provenance, handmade in braided wool and fabric circa 1920-1930 with polychromatic stripes in a braided style.

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Purple' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Purple' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Purple' 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

Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Gray' Rug
Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Gray' Rug

Jamie Drake, 'Chain and Rope, Gray' 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

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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.