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Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 8'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner  2'7'' x 8'1''
Sumak Runner  2'7'' x 8'1''

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'1''

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 8'1''. A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'5'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'4'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sumak Runner  2'7'' x 10'0"
Sumak Runner  2'7'' x 10'0"

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 10'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'7'' x 10'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53918 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'06. This hand-woven wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner captivates with a harmonious blend of bright and soft earth-tones, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over diamond pattern on a cream background, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Kilim Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 9'0"
Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 9'0"

Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 9'0"

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Runner 2'6'' x 9'0". A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by colored wefts to create a pattern.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Moroccan inspired rug brings a sense of warmth, texture, and relaxed sophistication to the space it inhabits. Crafted with an emphasis on comfort and artisanal character, it ref...

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Moroccan inspired rug brings a sense of warmth, texture, and relaxed sophistication to the space it inhabits. Crafted with an emphasis on comfort and artisanal character, it ref...

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Moroccan inspired rug brings a sense of warmth, texture, and relaxed sophistication to the space it inhabits. Crafted with an emphasis on comfort and artisanal character, it ref...

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Moroccan inspired rug brings a sense of warmth, texture, and relaxed sophistication to the space it inhabits. Crafted with an emphasis on comfort and artisanal character, it ref...

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner
21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this modern kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner
21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this modern kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner
21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

21st Century Modern Kilim Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Bold, flatwoven, and effortlessly stylish, this modern kilim rug brings a fresh perspective to a time-honored weaving tradition. Handcrafted using 100% wool, the rug features a low-p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner
21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

21st Century Moroccan Inspired Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Moroccan inspired rug brings a sense of warmth, texture, and relaxed sophistication to the space it inhabits. Crafted with an emphasis on comfort and artisanal character, it ref...

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Karabagh Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Armenian Karabagh rug runner made in Armenia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 10'2".

Category

Vintage 1940s Armenian Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Style Khotan Design Runner
Vintage Style Khotan Design Runner

Vintage Style Khotan Design Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

This runner is imaginative for any home interior decor and perfect for desired spaces.

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kashan Runner 2'8'' x 11'4''
Kashan Runner 2'8'' x 11'4''

Kashan Runner 2'8'' x 11'4''

$1,560Sale Price|20% Off

Kashan Runner 2'8'' x 11'4''

Located in New York, NY

Kashan Runner 2'8'' x 11'4''. The dark brick field is centred by an elliptical floral wreath enclosing a leaf, rosette and iris cluster, with semi-realistic rose sprays, tulips and f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Modern Agra Runner
21st Century Modern Agra Runner

21st Century Modern Agra Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Beautifully detailed modern yet timeless Agra rug from India, featuring a decorative floral and vine pattern throughout. Handwoven by master weavers and made of 100% wool. This sophi...

Category

2010s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century
Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Antique Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 19'10" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Rug ID: 20990

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue
3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue

3x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug, Vintage Oriental Runner Rug in Maroon Red, Blue

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A mid-20th century hand knotted runner rug from Central Anatolia. As a true vintage piece, this runner rug has aged gracefully, acquiring a patina that enhances its character and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21st Century Tribal Kilim Runner
21st Century Tribal Kilim Runner

21st Century Tribal Kilim Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This kilim rug is not just a piece of décor; it's a cultural tapestry woven with stories and heritage. Beyond its visual appeal, this rug serves as a bridge between the past and the ...

Category

2010s Afghan Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner
Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner

Blue Tan Small Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century beige/tan and blue Turkish Runner size 2' 2" x 6' (66 x 183 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rust Color Persian Malayer Runner
Rust Color Persian Malayer Runner

Rust Color Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

1930s Persian Malayer rust color runner. Measures: 2'6'' x 9'4''.

Category

Vintage 1930s Country Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s
Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s

Antique Malayer Runner, circa 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The background of this runner is a taupe color which is contrasted by a dusty brown used for weaving details.

Category

Antique 1880s Armenian Malayer Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Antique Oushak runner in predominant pink shade. Measures: 2'5'' x 11'5''.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Schoolhouse Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Skinny Antique Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century skinny Decorative original size Persian Malayer long runner. Measures: 2'' x 15'.

Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours
Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours

Long Antique Kazak Runner, Bright Colours

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

A soft , cheerful kazak runner ideal for hallways now at 50% short term reduction

Category

Vintage 1910s Kazakhstani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

With a bold ornate pattern and striking appeal, this impressive Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner can beautifully blend contemporary, modern, and traditional interiors.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Mehraban Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner that features a scalloped diamond-shaped medallions with palmette pendants floating in the center of an abrashed teracotta field.

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Eclectic Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a design and colors Measures: 3'1 x 10'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner
Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner

Turkish Anatolian Floral Feminine Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner with an all-over floral design throughout Measures: 2'7'' x 9'8''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Romantic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Narrow Antique Orange Tibetan Runner
Narrow Antique Orange Tibetan Runner

Narrow Antique Orange Tibetan Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century narrow Tibetan Runner in orange. Measures: 1'7'' x 7'6''.

Category

Vintage 1930s Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug
Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug

Antique Turkish Kirshehir Runner/Gallery rug

Located in Evanston, IL

An absolutely amazing handwoven Turkish Oushak Gallery/Runner with unusual repeated medallions flowers.

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A decorative one of a kind colorful mid 20th-century turkish runner featuring animals and humans Measures: 3' x 10'11''

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 4'2" x 8'3".

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia
Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia

Vintage Turkish Runner from Anatolia

Located in New York, NY

A narrow runner mid-20th century Turkish runner resembling American Navajo rugs.

Category

20th Century Turkish Navajo Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Runner Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of runner rugs available for sale. The range of distinct runner rugs — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. We have 6765 antique and vintage runner rugs in-stock, while there are 1093 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of runner rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Runner rugs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Rug & Kilim and Nazmiyal Collection each produced beautiful runner rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Runner Rugs?

Runner rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $180,000.

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. 

Questions About Runner Rugs

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 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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Tantuvi’s New Rugs Were Inspired by the Travertine Quarries of India and the Spanish Steps of Rome

The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.

We’re Going Gaga for the New Sasha Bikoff Rugs

The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.

Paradise Is Found Underfoot in These Majestic Persian Textiles

Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.