Retro Area Rugs
1960s Turkish Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1970s Indian Retro Area Rugs
Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1950s Asian Retro Area Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Silk
1970s American Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1950s Azerbaijani Tribal Retro Area Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
1960s German Retro Area Rugs
Mid-20th Century Turkish Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1950s Afghan Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Other Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century French Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s North American Aubusson Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Retro Area Rugs
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century Romanian Chinese Chippendale Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s Pakistani Sultanabad Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1950s Indian Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1960s Turkish Oushak Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Chinese Other Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s Moroccan Bohemian Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Persian Rustic Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1950s Turkish Kilim Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Jacobean Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Retro Area Rugs
Cowhide
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s Indian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1960s Persian Tabriz Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Chippendale Retro Area Rugs
Wool
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Fabric
1990s Indian Modern Retro Area Rugs
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
1960s Persian Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Retro Area Rugs
Synthetic, Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Khorassan Retro Area Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Area Rugs
Wool
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Finding the Right rugs-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.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on what you would like to have in the room.- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for an area rug has to be wool (even though synthetic materials may be a better fit with respect to budget). Woolen rugs are resilient, long-lasting and can be a vibrant addition to any room. Find a collection of antique and vintage woolen rugs on 1stDibs today.
- What are standard area rug sizes?2 AnswersNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Take this with a gain of salt but usually: 3x5 4x6 5x7 / 5x8 6x9 8x10 9x12 10x14 12x15 12x181stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Standard rug sizes include 3'x5′, 5'x8', 8'x10′, 9'x12′ and 12'x15′. There’s no one standard size because the ideal size for a rug should be proportionate to the space in which it’s going.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021When it comes to pile-height for area rugs, that's totally your preferences. Most area rugs don't come with a pile height of more than three-quarters of an inch. However, shag rugs or plush rugs can be quite high. It's totally up to you. The higher the pile-height, the more plush the rug typically is.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some of the most durable rugs for high traffic areas are Wool, Nylon, Jute, and Polypropylene. Each has different benefits, including durability, ease to clean and inexpensive price.
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