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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian tribal runner presents a bold, rhythmic composition rooted in village weaving traditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner
Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner

Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and very old north western runner, composed by two fragment of the same runner (probably reduced because the size) with beautiful design and nice natural colors, colle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a lively, allover checkerboard composition arranged in softly shifting horizontal bands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light brown field, multi-color accents in multi medallion design, circa 1940. This rug measures 2' 10" x 10' 3".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Flat Weave Runner Rug
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Flat Weave Runner Rug

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Afghan Kilim Flat Weave Runner Rug

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern hand-woven Afghan kilim flat weave runner rug Mid-20th Century Beautiful geometric design, with predominant colors in maroon, orange, blue, and brown.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian tribal runner is defined by a bold, graphic composition rooted in village weaving traditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century East Turkestan Khotan runner features a richly patterned field composed of repeating stylized floral motifs arranged in a precise, allover lattice.

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century East Turkestan Khotan runner features a graceful, repeating field of stylized rosettes arranged in a precise, lattice-like formation.

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Pink Cream Mid-20th Century Neutral Moroccan Runner
Light Pink Cream Mid-20th Century Neutral Moroccan Runner

Light Pink Cream Mid-20th Century Neutral Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

A midcentury one of a kind Moroccan runner with light cream and pink accents, circa 1940. Measures: 2'10" x 9'7".

Category

Vintage 1940s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century East Turkestan Khotan runner presents a refined and orderly composition defined by a repeating field of stylized rosette motifs arranged in a neat, allover patt...

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Tribal Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian tribal runner presents a bold and expressive composition, rooted in village weaving traditions and vibrant g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 20th century Turkish Blue Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Mid 20th century Turkish Blue Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Mid 20th century Turkish Blue Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind blue color Turkish Konya runner with an enchanting blue color ground Details rug no. 30623 size 2' 7" x 8' 1" (79 x 246 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Beige Green Accent Mid-20th Century Turkish  Runner
Zabihi Collection Beige Green Accent Mid-20th Century Turkish  Runner

Zabihi Collection Beige Green Accent Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish runner with an all-over floral design with gray and soft green accents on a beige ground, circa mid-20th century, measures: 2'11" x 7'1".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Nouveau Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

This mid-20th century Turkish flatweave kilim runner, measuring 2' 0" x 6' 3", exemplifies the enduring beauty of Anatolian textile traditions through its simplicity and organic pale...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This early 20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly rendered geometric composition, centered on a vertical sequence of stepped diamon...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'
Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug 11' 6" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in the Mid-20th Century, this wool runner rug from Türkiye is characterized by a dense pile and vibrant pattern work.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish runner, in the style of East Turkestan Khotan carpets, handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Khotan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 8' 5".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Herringbone Flatweave Runner Rug

By Nasiri

Located in New York, NY

This flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and a touch of cotton. It is inspired by the antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich t...

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Turkish Colorful Oushak Runner With Tribal Design
Mid-20th Century Turkish Colorful Oushak Runner With Tribal Design

Mid-20th Century Turkish Colorful Oushak Runner With Tribal Design

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Oushak runner handmade during the mid-20th century with a tribal pattern in a bright and colorful palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52146, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Modern Tribal style features three hexagonal medallions...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Mid-20th Century Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Mid-20th Century Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Mid-20th Century Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Turkish Anatolian runner with a triangular geometric motif throughout in bright colors on a blood red color ground. Measures: 3'3" x 11'6".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Runner, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Runner, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Runner, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a masterfully woven vintage Scandinavian runner from the mid-20th century and signed "EJA" by the designer.

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandina...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50238, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern tribal style, hallway runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Azerbaijan Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Antique Azerbaijan Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Antique Azerbaijan Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60893 Antique Azerbaijan rug with Mid-Century Modern tribal style 04'05 x 09'09. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool antique Azerbaijan rug beautifully embod...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner

Located in New York, NY

This 1960s Indian Dhurrie runner is a striking example of mid-century flatweave design, where traditional craftsmanship meets bold, graphic simplicity.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Shahsavan Runner Rug, Wool, Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Woven Shahsavan Runner Rug, Wool, Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Woven Shahsavan Runner Rug, Wool, Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small runner made from a nomadic saddlebag, only unstitched on the sides, but intact in its workmanship, colors and beauty. It's perfect: everywhere, above all : on wall. ref. nr. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Dark Brown Geometric Moroccan 'Zaiane' Carpet Runner
Mid-20th Century Dark Brown Geometric Moroccan 'Zaiane' Carpet Runner

Mid-20th Century Dark Brown Geometric Moroccan 'Zaiane' Carpet Runner

Located in New York, NY

Dark Brown Geometric Moroccan 'Zaiane' Carpet Runner Telles, Middle Atlas, Morocco, Mid-20th Century A deep charcoal ground, patterned with horizontal rows of interconnected geometr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Strawberry Red Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Narrow Runner
Strawberry Red Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Narrow Runner

Strawberry Red Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Narrow Runner

Located in New York, NY

Bright red vintage Turkish Tulu runner with a plain open field design and narrow floral border. Measures: 2'5" x 10'11".

Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave wool runner Size: 2'8" × 15'10" (82 × 483 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave wool runner is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textil...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan
Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1422 - Oriental runner of old manufacture, of excellent quality and beautiful composition in the design. Perfect for a passage area, but also in front of a library or wardrobe. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Dhurrie Mid-Century Stripes White Handmade Runner

Located in New York, NY

This 1960s Indian Dhurrie runner is a striking example of mid-century flatweave design, where traditional craftsmanship meets bold, graphic simplicity.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Runner from Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Runner from Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Hand-Woven Wool Runner from Azerbaijan, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1090 - Vintage oriental cicim flatwave runner , like soft tissue with bows. Interesting cicim rug or TISSUE with tufts for different uses. Being soft, it may be used to line arm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Style Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Style Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Art Deco style runner presents a bold, graphic composition defined by rhythmic repetition and strong contrast.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco small runner features a crisp, allover diamond lattice that creates a lively and continuous surface...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Handwoven Wool Khotan Runner, Mid-19th Century, East Turkestan
Antique Handwoven Wool Khotan Runner, Mid-19th Century, East Turkestan

Antique Handwoven Wool Khotan Runner, Mid-19th Century, East Turkestan

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional antique Khotan runner has a sandy-brown field with various delicate floral sprays and hooked floral motifs around two shaded royal-blue roundels each containing a ba...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 361x98 cm
Antique Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 361x98 cm

Antique Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century, 361x98 cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old fine kilim runner Keissary, suitable front a library or front Your wardrobe , where it's comfortable for dressing- Vegetable colors - nr. 1032 -

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

This striking mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian Deco runner, measuring 1' 11" x 6' 6", embodies the spirit of modernist design with its bold geometry and saturated color palette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x8 runner is from the Mid-century modern rug collection from Rug & Kilim—hand-knotted in wool and silk.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Style Runner Rug in Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 4x8 runner is from the Mid-century modern rug collection from Rug & Kilim—hand-knotted in wool and silk.

Category

2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Art Deco Style Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian Art Deco style rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Mid 20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Mid 20th Century Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A long and narrow eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors and geometric all-over design. rug no. r4832 size 2' 9" x 15' 3" (84 x 465 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Hand-Woven Turkish Kilim Runner, Wool, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr, 124 - Vintage kilim Keissary with soft colors, simple calm pleasant. Suitable for a bedroom, study, wherever You want. Interesting price because I want to close my activities. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan
Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan

Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Wool Oriental Runner from Azerbaijan

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 963 - I think that's one of the best oriental carpet: elegant, robust and easy to use. I have a carpet of this quality rhar takes up all my living room. This one is perfect in a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool Stripe, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool Stripe, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Turkish Hand Woven Kilim Runner, Wool Stripe, Mid-20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

This striking vintage Turkish kilim runner, handwoven in Anatolia during the mid-20th century, embodies the artistry and warmth of traditional village weaving.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Runner Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic runner mid century available at 1stDibs. Each runner mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. If you’re shopping for a runner mid century, we have 3152 options in-stock, while there are 121 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer runner mid century, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right runner mid century, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made runner mid century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim and Mehraban Rugs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Runner Mid Century?

Prices for a runner mid century can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $0 and can go as high as $175,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,804.

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.