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4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This richly hued Antique Gendje Shirvan Runner Rug is a fascinating example of transitional weaving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

A feat of balance & harmony, a 5x10 antique tribal rug of the Russian Shirvan lineage boasting an

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.5x5.7 ft Reproduction of an antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. 100% Natural Wool
3.5x5.7 ft Reproduction of an antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. 100% Natural Wool

3.5x5.7 ft Reproduction of an antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. 100% Natural Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A hand-knotted Turkish rug. This rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is made of

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Triple Medallion, 1900s
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Triple Medallion, 1900s

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Triple Medallion, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional early 1900s Caucasian Shirvan area rug from the Baku region of southeastern

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Pillow Late 19th C
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Pillow Late 19th C

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Pillow Late 19th C

$325

H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 0.2 in

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Pillow Late 19th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

This pillowcase is made from an antique Caucasian, shrivan rug. It does not come with an insert

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug
1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug

1880-1900 Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rust&Blue Wool Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique Shirvan rug from the southern part of the Caucasus mountains and it was woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Vintage Room Size Blue Ground Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Pattern
Fine Vintage Room Size Blue Ground Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Pattern

Fine Vintage Room Size Blue Ground Caucasian Shirvan Rug with All-Over Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

types of antique oriental rugs. The government of Russian Azerbaijan initiated a series of weavings with

Category

Vintage 1970s Azerbaijani Bakshaish Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Shirvan rug with a Perepedil design and natural colors with green, blue and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 19th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug Details rug no. j2891 size 3' 8" x 5' 1" (112 x 155 cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi
Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi

Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi

$15,589

W 50.01 in L 89.77 in

Caucasian Rug Shirvan Chichi

Located in Ferrara, IT

The Caucasian Shirvan rug, measuring 228 × 127 cm, is a splendid example of the intricate artistry

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'10" x 5'5"
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'10" x 5'5"

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'10" x 5'5"

$3,960Sale Price|60% Off

W 37.2 in L 66 in

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'10" x 5'5"

Located in New York, NY

Shirvan rug, floor covering handmade in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan in the Southeastern

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'6" x 5'5"
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'6" x 5'5"

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'6" x 5'5"

$4,400Sale Price|55% Off

W 43.2 in L 66 in

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 3'6" x 5'5"

Located in New York, NY

Shirvan rug, floor covering handmade in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan in the southeastern

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 4'3" x 5'5"
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 4'3" x 5'5"

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 4'3" x 5'5"

$2,080Sale Price|60% Off

W 51.6 in L 66 in

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug 4'3" x 5'5"

Located in New York, NY

Shirvan rug, floor covering handmade in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan in the southeastern

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan by Mehraban Rugs
Antique Caucasian Shirvan by Mehraban Rugs

Antique Caucasian Shirvan by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A compelling antique Caucasian Shirvan rug that features stunning geometric design reminiscent of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Medallion, 1880s
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Medallion, 1880s

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Medallion, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

A beautiful Caucasian Shirvan rug from the southern Azerbaijan region of the Caucasus, featuring a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Traditional Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Wool Rug
Antique Traditional Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Wool Rug

Antique Traditional Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Wool Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Caucasian Shirvan rug has a gray pistachio field with stepped geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Short Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Short Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Shirvan Short Runner

Located in New York, NY

A geometric tribal looking Caucasian Shirvan rug from the early 20th century. Colorful geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Caucasian Shirvan 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Origin: Caucasus, Circa Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1890 Blue Caucasian Shirvan Hand Knotted Rug
Antique Circa 1890 Blue Caucasian Shirvan Hand Knotted Rug

Antique Circa 1890 Blue Caucasian Shirvan Hand Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

3'2 X 6'9. A Caucasian Shirvan rug from the town of Marasali which is closely associated with the

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Medallion Design
19th Century Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Medallion Design

19th Century Handwoven Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Medallion Design

Located in Barrington, IL

An exquisite 19th-century Caucasian Shirvan area rug, masterfully handwoven in the historic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Shirvan Carpet
Early 20th Century Shirvan Carpet

Early 20th Century Shirvan Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Caucasus region Shirvan rug with geometric field surrounded by multiple

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Rug Shirvan
Caucasian Rug Shirvan

Caucasian Rug Shirvan

$9,473

W 44.1 in L 61.42 in

Caucasian Rug Shirvan

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug – 19th Century Masterpiece of Tribal Artistry This exquisite 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"
Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"

Antique Shirvan Caucasian/Gengha Runner, 3'6" x 13'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

Shirvan rugs from district of Shirvan produced many highly decorative antique rugs. The depth of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug
Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug

Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug

$4,850

W 28 in L 55 in

Antique Shirvan/Caucasian Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Shirvan Prayer rug with multi-color motives on white background field. The historic

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Located in Istanbul, TR

above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Located in Istanbul, TR

. Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Located in Istanbul, TR

. Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.    

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment

Located in Istanbul, TR

. Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.     

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rug Red Blue Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet  Shirvan Area Rug
Vintage Rug Red Blue Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet  Shirvan Area Rug

Vintage Rug Red Blue Caucasian Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet Shirvan Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This Vintage Shirvan area red-blue rug is a small traditional red and blue rug. We are featuring a

Category

Vintage 1980s Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Scatter Rug
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Scatter Rug

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Scatter Rug

Located in New York, NY

Shirvan group. These include Bidjov, Marasali, Khila, Surahani, Baku and Saliani. The Shirvan rugs are

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Navy & Ivory, 1880s
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Navy & Ivory, 1880s

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool, Navy & Ivory, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

Late 19th-century Caucasian area rug from the renowned Shirvan village in the Azerbaijan region of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug
Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug

Bobyrug’s Beautiful little antique shirvan daghistan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty antique shirvan rug with beautiful design of daghistan shirvan rugs, entirely and finely

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Long Rug, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Shirvan rugs set them apart from those produced in other regions of the Caucasus.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent late 19th century Shirvan rug, originating from the Southeast Caucasus, is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Prayer Pattern, 1890s
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Prayer Pattern, 1890s

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Prayer Pattern, 1890s

Located in Barrington, IL

A captivating Shirvan area rug from the southern Azerbaijan region of the Caucasus, woven in the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Natural Dye Shirvan Revival Rug
Mehraban Natural Dye Shirvan Revival Rug

Mehraban Natural Dye Shirvan Revival Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

traditional hand-woven Shirvan rug. The wool fiber provides this rug a delicate but durable character thanks

Category

2010s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug, 1950s, 1D07
Handmade Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug, 1950s, 1D07

Handmade Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug, 1950s, 1D07

$1,228Sale Price|73% Off

W 51.97 in L 82.29 in

Handmade Vintage Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug, 1950s, 1D07

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Caucasian Shirvan rug in unusual cross design. The rug is from the middle of 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perpedil Area Rug, Cream Field, Wool, 1890s
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perpedil Area Rug, Cream Field, Wool, 1890s

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perpedil Area Rug, Cream Field, Wool, 1890s

Located in Barrington, IL

A late 19th century Caucasian Shirvan "Perpedil" area rug, meticulously hand-knotted in the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Runner Rug
Antique Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Runner Rug

Antique Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique tribal Caucasian Shirvan rug is from Azerbaijan, a country located in the south

Category

Vintage 1920s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug in An All Over Pattern in Navy, Ivory
19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug in An All Over Pattern in Navy, Ivory

19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug in An All Over Pattern in Navy, Ivory

Located in Barrington, IL

Knot Gallery, SKU: 1529 Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Antique Caucasian Rugs, Antique Shirvan Rugs, Antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shirvan Antique Rug, Navy Yellow Ivory - 4'2" x 9'6"
Shirvan Antique Rug, Navy Yellow Ivory - 4'2" x 9'6"

Shirvan Antique Rug, Navy Yellow Ivory - 4'2" x 9'6"

Located in New York, NY

Step into the enchanting world of the Shirvan rug, a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Caucasian Shirvan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Caucasian Shirvan rug, measuring 2' 3" x 3' 5", features a finely executed

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine
Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine

Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Very Fine

Located in Evanston, IL

Size: 4'6" x 7' Date: Late 19th century A finely woven Shirvan rug distinguished by its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Burano Collection is inspired by antique Shirvan rug designs—a unique contemporary approach to tribal

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Burano Collection is inspired by antique Shirvan rug designs—a unique contemporary approach to tribal

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Kilim Rug
Vintage Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Kilim Rug

Vintage Caucasian Tribal Shirvan Kilim Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Behold and catch a glimpse of the elegance of the Caucasian Shirvan rug from our timeless

Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Burano Collection is inspired by antique Shirvan rug designs—a unique contemporary approach to tribal

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Shirvan Style Rug with Geometric Camel Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Burano Collection is inspired by antique Shirvan rug designs—a unique contemporary approach to tribal

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Shirvan Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of shirvan rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique shirvan rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Shirvan rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of shirvan rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian shirvan rugs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made shirvan rugs over the years, but those made by Ben Soleimani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Shirvan Rugs?

Shirvan rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,348, while the lowest priced sells for $149 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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.