Runner Rugs
Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Armenian Other Caucasian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
2010s Turkish Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century East Turkestani Oushak Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Russian Tribal Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Art Deco Caucasian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Turkish More Carpets
Wool
Vintage 1920s Persian More Carpets
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1930s More Carpets
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz More Carpets
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1890s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Afghan Rustic Caucasian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique 1890s More Carpets
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1900s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1980s Indian Rustic Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
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Finding the Right Rugs and Carpets for You
Good antique, new 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.
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.
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, Moroccan berber rug (see our guide) or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but 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 master Märta Måås-Fjetterström and other artisans.
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 every time you’re looking down.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.
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