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Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug
Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

The sophisticated tribal style and the traditional construction techniques make this piece the perfect accent rug for any home interior. 77x568cm CORR65 Vintage rug Handwoven sta...

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool

Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner
Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner

Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine wool runner rug was woven by hand in Azerbaijan and features a fantastic geometric repeat pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs
Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs

Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This handwoven wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1950 and features a sophisticated repeat pattern design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Cotton, Wool

Turkish Gallery Runner
Turkish Gallery Runner

Turkish Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wide turkish gallery size rug in with a repetitive star motif on a soft brown field surrounded by a narrow green gray border. 4' x 9'10''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karaja Runner, c. 1900
Karaja Runner, c. 1900

Karaja Runner, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Karaja Runner, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 12'10" L Origin: Persia Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 21012

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Karabagh Runner, 19th Century This long and colorful runner demonstrates the ingenuity and diversity of Caucasian village weaving.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

$1,571Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner
Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

51712 Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner. Decidedly tribal and luxuriously mystical, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runne...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilims Carpet Runner Kilim Rug Oriental Wool Stair Runner
Vintage Kilims Carpet Runner Kilim Rug Oriental Wool Stair Runner

Vintage Kilims Carpet Runner Kilim Rug Oriental Wool Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

Vintage Kilims carpet Runner Kilim rug oriental wool stair Runner 99 x 298 cm.

Category

1990s Azerbaijani Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

21st Century Soumak Runner
21st Century Soumak Runner

21st Century Soumak Runner

$1,087Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Soumak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

A Soumak rug is a handwoven, flat-weave textile celebrated for its distinctive patterns and remarkable craftsmanship. Originating in the Caucasus region, it is created using the trad...

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

$1,237Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

$1,571Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Oushak Runner
21st Century Oushak Runner

21st Century Oushak Runner

$1,571Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This Oushak rug is hand-knotted from pure wool, offering both durability and a soft, inviting texture underfoot. Its design draws inspiration from classic motifs, reimagined in a soo...

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lenkoran Runner, 19th Century
Lenkoran Runner, 19th Century

Lenkoran Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Lenkoran Runner, 19th Century Even wear, some exposed foundation.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Warm, Neutral Colors, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50230, a vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner. This vintage Turkish Oushak runner in warm colors features four intricate connected floral medallions, each with a cruciform with a gul to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

51268 Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner. This captivating vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a magnificent composition highlighting its selec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32013 Size 3' 10" x 11' 7" Design Runner Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner
Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Anatolian rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 3'1" x 5'9".

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner
Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner

Mid-Century Modern Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50351, Mid-Century Modern style vintage Turkish Oushak runner, hallway runner. Warm, rich and neutral, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features three interconnec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs
Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Antique Striped Rugs Runner Caucasian Handmade Carpet Runners, Oriental Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

Oriental rug runners look beautiful and would stand out as stair runners or hallway rugs.

Category

Antique 1870s Caucasian Country Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Organic Material, Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Traditional Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Traditional style evokes the peaceful grandeur of casual elegance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oriental Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Cream Tribal Rug Runner
Oriental Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Cream Tribal Rug Runner

Oriental Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Cream Tribal Rug Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

EBRR169 Oriental wool runner rug handwoven carpet cream Tribal rug runner- 130x285cm.  

Category

Vintage 1980s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50237 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner is easily integrated into modern, contempora...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32574 Size 3' 5" X 5' 9" Design Konya Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tazik Kilim Runner
Antique Tazik Kilim Runner

Antique Tazik Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Introducing a 1920 Tazik Kilim Runner Rug, measuring 6x14'6 feet, embellished with the delicate hues of Rose Petals and Medieval Blue.

Category

Early 20th Century Tajikistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Qashqai Runner
19th Century Qashqai Runner

19th Century Qashqai Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful 19th century Persian Qashqai runner with multiple central diamond medallions amidst a field of flowers, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Runner

Located in Closter, NJ

Examples from the southern part of the area around the town of Saliani are more likely to be in the long, narrow format described in the West as runners. Most small Shirvan rugs are ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armenian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32571 Size 3' 6" X 11' 4" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner
Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

Antique Turkish Oushak Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32569 Size 3' 0" X 11' 4" Design Oushak Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32568 Size 2' 6" X 11' 1" Design Konya Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey

Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tala Runner, Atlas Collection
Tala Runner, Atlas Collection

Tala Runner, Atlas Collection

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32534 Size 3' 2" X 15' 7" Design Tala Collection Atlas Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Central Asia

Category

2010s Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32530 Size 5' 6" X 10' 5" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Morocco

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32528 Size 3' 5" X 9' 4" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Morocco

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32527 Size 5' 4" X 9' 9" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Morocco

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32516 Size 3' 0" X 7' 4" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Morocco

Category

Vintage 1950s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Contemporary Runner
21st Century Contemporary Runner

21st Century Contemporary Runner

$1,162Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Contemporary Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This contemporary rug is handwoven, offering a clean, modern aesthetic grounded in natural texture. The plush yet structured pile provides a comfortable underfoot feel while maintain...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Tribal Runner
21st Century Tribal Runner

21st Century Tribal Runner

$1,762Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Tribal Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Step into a world of cultural charm with this stunning tribal rug, a masterpiece that tells a story through its intricate design. This rug features vibrant colors and unique tribal p...

Category

2010s Pakistani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Tribal Runner
21st Century Tribal Runner

21st Century Tribal Runner

$937Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Tribal Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

Step into a world of cultural charm with this stunning tribal rug, a masterpiece that tells a story through its intricate design. This rug features vibrant colors and unique tribal p...

Category

2010s Indian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Contemporary Runner
21st Century Contemporary Runner

21st Century Contemporary Runner

$1,462Sale Price|25% Off

21st Century Contemporary Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This contemporary rug is handwoven, offering a clean, modern aesthetic grounded in natural texture. The plush yet structured pile provides a comfortable underfoot feel while maintain...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Talish Runner, 19th Century
Talish Runner, 19th Century

Talish Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Talish Runner, 19th Century Small old rewoven areas in the field.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Azeri Runner
19th Century Azeri Runner

19th Century Azeri Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Azeri runner with nine unique and wonderfully detailed multi-colored octagonal medallions with geometric designs in natural vegetable dyed crimson, indigo...

Category

Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Kazak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Arts & Crafts Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Arts & Crafts Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Arts & Crafts Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50727 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Arts & Crafts style, Hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features stepped hexagonal pole medallions with anc...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner with its traditional modern style and impeccable craftsmanship will heighten a room’s sense of place in history.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striking Vintage Kazak Runner
Striking Vintage Kazak Runner

Striking Vintage Kazak Runner

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

This vintage Kazak is a sturdy passageway or main room rug which will last for many decades. Though we mainly deal in antique carpets 50 and more years older, we bought this for its...

Category

Early 20th Century Kazakhstani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage 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 2'8" x 5'4".

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Boteh Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73231 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner, 03'03 x 11'00. Caucasian Shirvan carpet runners originate from the Shirvan region nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, renowned for their vi...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Long Oriental Runner Rug, Vintage Herati Wool Handwoven Stair Runner, 85 x 420
Long Oriental Runner Rug, Vintage Herati Wool Handwoven Stair Runner, 85 x 420

Long Oriental Runner Rug, Vintage Herati Wool Handwoven Stair Runner, 85 x 420

Located in Wembley, GB

Its strong construction also makes this vintage wool runner rug particularly practical for frequently used areas of the home.

Category

Vintage 1940s Azerbaijani Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Located in Dallas, TX

51794-51795 Pair of Matching Vintage Turkish Oushak Rugs. In this stunning hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, the marriage of modern rustic style and timeless elegance is ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Indian Rug Lahore Runner
Indian Rug Lahore Runner

Indian Rug Lahore Runner

Located in Ferrara, IT

The large scale motifs create a powerful visual impact on the viewer making it an extremely attractive and the perfect rug to use in any hallway. This runner has been woven on a cott...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Runner Rug
Modern Handmade Runner Rug

Modern Handmade Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Meticulously handcrafted in Afghanistan, this runner combines traditional artistry with modern elegance, making it a favorite among interior designers.

Category

2010s Afghan Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghani Baluch Runner
Vintage Afghani Baluch Runner

Vintage Afghani Baluch Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid 20th century Persian Afghani Baluch runner covered with diamonds all over the field and arranged into larger red diamond medallions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Karabagh Runner, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Karabagh Runner Rug, 19th Century A high-style rug from a workshop in the Caucasus, woven in the ‘Belle Epoque’ era.

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Runner by Anni Albers
Large Runner by Anni Albers

Large Runner by Anni Albers

By Anni Albers

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This classic, black and white hand-tufted wool runner by Anni Albers is adapted from a 1959 runner design and is available in two sizes.

Category

2010s European Western European 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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