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Skull Rugs

The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure
The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure

The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure

Located in Dallas, TX

80458 Vintage Red Skull Overdyed Rug, 09'02 x 11'10. The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Indigo Requiem: A Vintage Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug of Iconic Design
The Indigo Requiem: A Vintage Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug of Iconic Design

The Indigo Requiem: A Vintage Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug of Iconic Design

Located in Dallas, TX

80433 Vintage Sugar Skull Overdyed Rug, 08'01 x 11'06. The Indigo Requiem: A Vintage Overdyed Sugar Skull Rug of Iconic Design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT
Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT

Sultanabad Skull Rug Hand-Knotted Memento Mori Wool Carpet in Saffron, 8 x 10 FT

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Origin: Afghanistan Technique: Hand-knotted Pile: 100% wool Warp & weft: 100% cotton Design: Sultanabad / Ziegler-style floral with concealed skull (memento mori) Colours: Saffron-go...

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2010s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Skull & Bones 400 Rug by Illulian
Skull & Bones 400 Rug by Illulian

Skull & Bones 400 Rug by Illulian

Located in Geneve, CH

SKULL & BONES 400 Rug by Illulian Dimensions: D400 x H300 cm Materials: Wool 50%, Silk 50% Variations available and prices may vary according to materials and sizes.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Skull & Bones 200 Rug by Illulian
Skull & Bones 200 Rug by Illulian

Skull & Bones 200 Rug by Illulian

Located in Geneve, CH

SKULL & BONES 200 rug by Illulian Dimensions: D300 x H200 cm Materials: wool 50%, silk 50% Variations available and prices may vary according to materials and sizes.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis DEATH ON THE DANCEFLOOR skull pop art rug by Marta Bagante

cc-tapis DEATH ON THE DANCEFLOOR skull pop art rug by Marta Bagante

By cc-tapis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

I’ve always seen life as a big party and transforming a skull, a monkey and a heart in a dancing mix of colors like if they were an anthropological mirror-ball seemed the best way to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Limited Edition
Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Limited Edition

Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Limited Edition

By Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

Knots Rugs Mexican Skulls Rug – A Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Masterpiece, 17th Century Modern Collection The Mexican Skulls Rug by Knots Rugs is a one-of-a-kind fusion of cultural her...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Heriz Serapi Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Multicolored Handwoven Wool and Silk Modern Persian Skull Rug by Gordian Rugs
Multicolored Handwoven Wool and Silk Modern Persian Skull Rug by Gordian Rugs

Multicolored Handwoven Wool and Silk Modern Persian Skull Rug by Gordian Rugs

By Gordian Rugs

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by the Calaveras used in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, our Skull Collection, seeks to continue with the tradition and connect with the celebration of life.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

King Umberto Skull Polonaise Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool
King Umberto Skull Polonaise Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool

King Umberto Skull Polonaise Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool

By Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

A true masterpiece of historical elegance fused with contemporary artistry, the Limited Edition King Umberto Skull Polonaise Rug by Knots Rugs reimagines one of the most celebrated 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Baroque Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Skull
Skull

Skull

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W 125.99 in L 90.56 in

Skull

Located in Venice, IT

From the contemporary collection this hand tufted rug is made in wool and viscose.

Category

2010s Estonian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Skull Printed Cowhide Rug, Natural White Cowhide Printed in Black
Skull Printed Cowhide Rug, Natural White Cowhide Printed in Black

Skull Printed Cowhide Rug, Natural White Cowhide Printed in Black

By Norki

Located in Rosheim, FR

Natural white French cowhide. Skull printed in black. French cowhide - Size between 5.5 and 6 m². Handmade in France by NORKI. Available in 22 colors of hide.

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Materials

Cowhide

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs
Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Red FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) ORIGIN: Fabric pro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs
Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Blue FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) ORIGIN: Fabric pro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Red Fringe by Knots Rugs
Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Red Fringe by Knots Rugs

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Red Fringe by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Red with red fringe FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) ORI...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs
Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs

Red 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Red with gold fringe FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) OR...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Blue Fringe by Knots Rugs
Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Blue Fringe by Knots Rugs

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Blue Fringe by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Blue with Blue Fringe FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) O...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs
Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs

Blue 17th Century Modern Skull Cushion with Gold Fringe by Knots Rugs

Located in London, GB

COLOUR: Blue with Gold Fringe FRONT MATERIAL: 76% Viscose, 11% Polyester, 13% Cotton Jacquard woven fabric BACK MATERIAL: Chenille FILLER: Feather STOCK SIZE: 60cm x 60cm (approx) O...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Textiles

Materials

Other

Tropical Black Swedish Pompeo Skull Rug
Tropical Black Swedish Pompeo Skull Rug

Tropical Black Swedish Pompeo Skull Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

78829 Tropical Black Swedish Pompeo Skull Machine-Made Rug, 04'00 x 05'08. The "Tropical Black Swedish Pompeo Skull Rug" is a captivating work of art that blends the somber allure of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sc...

Materials

Synthetic

Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen

Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen

Located in Dallas, TX

80276 Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Drawing inspiration from Alexander McQueen, Día de los Muertos, and Disney's Coco movie, this hand-kn...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Rug with Skull
Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Rug with Skull

Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Rug with Skull

Located in Dallas, TX

Inspired from Victorian Gothic decor and atmospheric design, this vintage overdyed rug is not for the faint of heart with its smiling skull.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Distressed Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz with Modern Industrial Skull Design
Distressed Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz with Modern Industrial Skull Design

Distressed Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz with Modern Industrial Skull Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Inspired from Victorian Gothic decor and atmospheric design, this vintage overdyed rug is not for the faint of heart with its smiling skull.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Distressed Overdyed Vintage Skull Rug with Unconventional Design
Distressed Overdyed Vintage Skull Rug with Unconventional Design

Distressed Overdyed Vintage Skull Rug with Unconventional Design

Located in Dallas, TX

The skull depicted in the rug is not morbid or frightening.

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Overdyed with Skull Design
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Overdyed with Skull Design

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Overdyed with Skull Design

Located in Dallas, TX

The detailed process involves distressing, overdying and then the artist shaves the rug to create the skull design. This vintage rug offers an eccentric composition with a high level...

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Gothic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Semi-Antique Khotan Skulls & Crossbones with Naked Man Design Rug, 1950
Semi-Antique Khotan Skulls & Crossbones with Naked Man Design Rug, 1950

Semi-Antique Khotan Skulls & Crossbones with Naked Man Design Rug, 1950

Located in Ferrara, IT

It is a pictorial rug of a man and there are three skulls and crossbones in its border on the top and bottom borders of the rug.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Blue Overdyed Rug
Vintage Distressed Blue Overdyed Rug

Vintage Distressed Blue Overdyed Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage Persian hand-knotted overdyed rug with a skull motif. This piece has great detailing and a beautiful design.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Head Trip Painting Rug by Artist Eddy Bogaert
Head Trip Painting Rug by Artist Eddy Bogaert

Head Trip Painting Rug by Artist Eddy Bogaert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vibrant paint splattered skull rug based off original painting by Artist, Eddy Bogaert.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tabriz Wooster Skull from Erased Heritage Carpet Collection by Jan Kath

Tabriz Wooster Skull from Erased Heritage Carpet Collection by Jan Kath

By Jan Kath

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted carpet in 100% wool. Shown in 8' x 10'. Custom sizing can be order.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Skull Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of skull rugs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all skull rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 15 antique and vintage skull rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Skull rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of skull rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern and Victorian skull rugs are of considerable interest. Skull rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jan Kath are consistently popular.

How Much are Skull Rugs?

Skull rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,438, while the lowest priced sells for $5,925 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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. 

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