Sonia Delaunay "Carré rouge Carré blanc" Hand-knotted Wool Rug
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
-Manufactured by Fabrica de Alfombras y Tapices de Santa Marta de Magasca, Cáceres -Provenance: Private French collection -This rare artistic rug, Carré rouge Carré blanc by Sonia D...
Wool
A Jutland Flat Weave Mills Rug after Verner Panton
By Jutland Group, Verner Panton
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A rare Jutland Flat Weave Mills rug or tapestry, after a design by Verner Panton.
Wool, Jute, Cotton
$495 / set
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Antique Caucasian Rug Fragments – Framed Museum-Style Textile Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this rare pair of Antique Caucasian rug fragments, expertly preserved as contemporary wall hangings.
Wool, Acrylic, Wood
$2,659
H 40 in W 26 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...
Silk
$2,400
H 48.04 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Chinese Handmade Silk Bautou Tapestry Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Grythyttan, SE
-The phoenix and dragons are regarded as Chinese unicorns and are rare in Baotou rugs. They are said to harm no living beings, even avoiding crushing the grass beneath them.
Cotton, Silk
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 70 in D 1.5 in
SALE 60s Rya Rug Danish Modern Etruscan Horses & Riders Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Ege Rya, Ege Denmark
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
60s Vintage Ege Rya Rug Wool Danish Modern Cubist Etruscan Horses & Riders Textile Art Wall Hanging Extraordinary and very rare 1960's Mid Century Danish Modern Long Minimalist Etru...
Wool
$2,700
H 0.25 in W 36 in D 36 in
1920s Red Foo Dogs Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery 3' x 3' Wool Woven Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
It stands as a fine example within our broader collection of antique rugs and rare historical textiles.
Silk
1850s Samarkand Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking decorative pillow is made from a rare 19th century Samarkand rug fragment, woven in Central Asia around the 1850s.
Wool, Feathers
$2,450
H 18 in W 16 in D 7 in
Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
The auction featured fine European, American, and Spanish Colonial furniture, paintings, sculpture, period antiques, rare curiosities, rugs and more, which capture Fred's unwavering ...
Brass, Iron
17th Century European Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Associated Words and Descriptions: accessory, antique, antiques, antique rug, antique carpet, antique tapestry, carpet, carpets, cleaning, classic oriental rugs, collectibles, colle...
Wool
$1,200
H 62 in W 36 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Uzbek Silk Suzani Textile, Hand-Stitched Prayer Design, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
A vibrant and finely hand-stitched vintage Suzani textile from Uzbekistan, Central Asia, featuring the rare and symbolic “Prayer Rug” pattern. This artisan-crafted piece is embroider...
Cotton, Silk
$59
H 11 in W 7.75 in D 0.25 in
The Notable Collection of Ira Haupt, New York by American Art Association, 1935
Located in valatie, NY
"XVI-XVII Century Furniture and Paintings, Rare Old Rugs and Tapestries, Georgian Silver and Italian Majolica," 66 pages, this auction took place on November 16, 1935, nicely illustr...
Paper
$295
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroideries, pile rugs, and flatweaves. The Fabric of Moroccan Life showcases rare embroideries, hangings, and r...
Paper
$1,600
H 66 in W 57 in D 0.32 in
Vintage West African Indigo Dye Geometric Yoruba Fabric Textile or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$650
H 72 in W 49 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Multicolor Striped Indigo West African Indigo Yoruba Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$3,500
H 113 in W 60 in D 0.1 in
Indigo Blue and White Vintage Ewe Kente Cloth West African Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$3,500
H 113 in W 61 in D 0.1 in
Maroon and Orange Vintage Midcentury West African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$3,500
H 116 in W 65 in D 0.1 in
Maroon, Yellow and Orange Vintage Midcentury African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$2,500
H 109 in W 63 in D 0.01 in
Vintage Multicolor West African Ewe Kente Cloth Textile Fabric or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table or Chest or Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Wood
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
H 15 in W 29 in D 13 in
Antique Tibetan Wooden Tea Table, Storage Box or Chest
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Wood
$3,500
H 105 in W 57 in D 0.1 in
Red, White, and Blue Ewe Kente Cloth Vintage West African Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Wood
$850
H 67 in W 53 in D 0.32 in
Vintage West African Hand Embroidered Textile Wrap Fabric, Red and Black Stripes
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$550
H 72 in W 49 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Midcentury West African Indigo Multicolor Striped Cotton Blanket Textile
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
$1,450
H 79 in W 54 in D 0.07 in
White and Indigo Dyed Yoruba Fabric Vintage West African Textile from Nigeria
Located in New York, NY
On his travels around the world, Carini has curated a collection of fine and rare vintage textiles and rugs. He is enamored by ancient techniques, natural dyes, and cultural symbolog...
Cotton
Rare Mughal Dynasty Summer Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Summer carpets are silk embroideries on a cotton background used as by the Mughal court as unique floor spreads for important guests during special occasions. This particular example...
Cotton, Silk
$18,675
W 156.3 in L 175.2 in
13x15 Antique French Aubusson Flatwoven Rug 397cm x 445cm Fine Large Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size 13x15 Rug Rose Beige 1880 Measures: 13' x 14'7" 397cm x 445cm "This is a great example of an aut...
Wool
Pale Antique Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century rare original size Chinese square rug in predominant shades of pale beige and brown.
Wool
Antique Chinese Square Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century rare original size Chinese square rug in predominant shades of brown.
Wool
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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