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Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian

Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian

Located in Long Island City, NY

made carpets. He holds various honors and awards in this field. Her effort is to introduce Iranian

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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian

Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian

Located in Long Island City, NY

hand made carpets. He holds various honors and awards in this field. Her effort is to introduce Iranian

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran, 1880
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran, 1880

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran, 1880

Located in Evanston, IL

Stunning antique Sultanabad carpet: The city of Sultanabad was founded, in the early 1800s, as a

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Via Como, Fine Qum Ghom Rug circa 1940 Iran Persian Carpet
Via Como, Fine Qum Ghom Rug circa 1940 Iran Persian Carpet

Via Como, Fine Qum Ghom Rug circa 1940 Iran Persian Carpet

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como - Fine Qum rug 6'10" x 4'6" circa 1940s Hand Knotted in Ghom - Iran Extremely

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Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran
Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran

Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran

Located in Dallas, TX

from the town of Bijar (or Bidjar) in western Iran, these handcrafted rugs are celebrated for their

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

his first looms in Kumkapı where he first took 16th century Iranian Carpets and rugs with compartments

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet
Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet

Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad. Featuring an intricate pattern over a

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautifully Contrasted Antique Kerman Rug
Beautifully Contrasted Antique Kerman Rug

Beautifully Contrasted Antique Kerman Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

quality. The carpets were considered to be the best among the Iranian carpets, but the newer productions

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Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian
Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian

Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian

Located in Dayton, OH

with geometric designs along the boarder. Pinks, blues, reds and tans. Made in Iran. Measure: 48".

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Mid-20th Century Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Knotted Iranian  Senneh Wool Area Rug Mat Carpet Red
Vintage Hand Knotted Iranian  Senneh Wool Area Rug Mat Carpet Red

Vintage Hand Knotted Iranian Senneh Wool Area Rug Mat Carpet Red

Located in Dayton, OH

Ianian area rug features a field of red and blues with a cream center. Measures: 3' x 4'.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Iran Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug Carpet 11' x 13'
Vintage Persian Iran Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug Carpet 11' x 13'

Vintage Persian Iran Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug Carpet 11' x 13'

Located in Dayton, OH

A very large and impressive vintage Persian Iran Heriz area rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring

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20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Blue Tabriz Rug 9x12 ft
iran Blue Tabriz Rug 9x12 ft

iran Blue Tabriz Rug 9x12 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Tabriz rug from iran dates to 1930-1950 and presents a refined, classic workshop look

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Navy Malayer Rug 7x9 ft
iran Navy Malayer Rug 7x9 ft

iran Navy Malayer Rug 7x9 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Malayer area rug from iran dates to 1870–1890. Woven in wool, it features a deep navy

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Navy Tabriz Rug 8x12 ft
iran Navy Tabriz Rug 8x12 ft

iran Navy Tabriz Rug 8x12 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Tabriz area rug from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Rendered in a deep

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Beige Malayer Runner 4x10 ft
iran Beige Malayer Runner 4x10 ft

iran Beige Malayer Runner 4x10 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Malayer corridor runner was made in iran circa 1900-1920. Rendered in a beige ground

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Red Tribal Runner 7x16 ft
iran Red Tribal Runner 7x16 ft

iran Red Tribal Runner 7x16 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique corridor runner from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Woven in wool, it

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iranian, Alasht Rug
Iranian, Alasht Rug

Iranian, Alasht Rug

Located in London, GB

Wool flatweave L275 x W227 cm

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20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Iran carpet cod. 166
Iran carpet cod. 166

Iran carpet cod. 166

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Hand-knotted tribal rug of Caucasian or Persian origin, made in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It features a geometric design with three large central red rhombuses alternating wi...

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Antique Early 1800s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iran carpet cod. 008
Iran carpet cod. 008

Iran carpet cod. 008

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Old Persian carpet, Isfahan, made in the 19th century, an example of Islamic and Persian art, heavily inspired by Qur'anic covers and illuminated manuscripts. It features a central m...

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Antique Early 1800s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Brown Malayer Runner Rug 3x16 ft
iran Brown Malayer Runner Rug 3x16 ft

iran Brown Malayer Runner Rug 3x16 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Malayer gallery runner rug was made in iran and dated to 1900-1920. Woven in wool, it

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Ivory Malayer Runner Rug 3x17 ft
iran Ivory Malayer Runner Rug 3x17 ft

iran Ivory Malayer Runner Rug 3x17 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Malayer runner rug from iran dates to 1900-1920 (Early 20th Century). Woven in wool

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Orange Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 ft
iran Orange Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 ft

iran Orange Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Malayer gallery runner rug from iran, dated 1870–1890, presents a warm orange field

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299
Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299

Iran Saruk Carpet code 299

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

The carpet has Iranian origins. On the surface it has stylized motifs with arabesques and geometric figures, frame with well-defined details. The predominant roundel is blue, but the...

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Antique Early 1800s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Beige Kashan Rug 21st Century 8x12 ft
iran Beige Kashan Rug 21st Century 8x12 ft

iran Beige Kashan Rug 21st Century 8x12 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This Iranian Kashan area rug is a new piece woven in a classic Persian workshop tradition and

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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

iran Beige Sultanabad Oversize Late 19th Century 11x18 ft
iran Beige Sultanabad Oversize Late 19th Century 11x18 ft

iran Beige Sultanabad Oversize Late 19th Century 11x18 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique oversize Persian carpet from iran dates to 1870-1890 . Woven in wool, it presents a

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171
Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Tappeto Sarouk annodato a mano, Iran, XX secolo. Presenta un raffinato motivo floreale con l’Albero

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Antique Early 1800s Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

iran Red Tribal Rug Mid-20th Century 5x8 ft
iran Red Tribal Rug Mid-20th Century 5x8 ft

iran Red Tribal Rug Mid-20th Century 5x8 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This vintage Persian (Bakhtiar) area rug from iran dates to 1960-1980 and falls within the Vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s
Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s

Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Antique Malayer Rug 4'4'' x 6'6''. This short-pile west Persian town scatter with a cotton foundation, single weft, and symmetric knots shows a distinctly abrashed beige field well-c...

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Vintage 1920s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Wool, Sarouk Farahan, Iran
Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Wool, Sarouk Farahan, Iran

Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Wool, Sarouk Farahan, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Fereghan rug has a shaded rust field counterposed by dense scrolling palmette vines issuing delicate floral motif, flanked by lateral spandrels of...

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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Handwoven Persian Bidjar Rug from Iran
Early 20th Century Handwoven Persian Bidjar Rug from Iran

Early 20th Century Handwoven Persian Bidjar Rug from Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Bidjar rug has a shaded brown field with tonal herati pattern, in tobacco border of scrolling floral motif, plain outer light brown line stripe.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Handwoven Khorassan Rug, Wool, Charcoal-Black, Iran, 1880
Antique Handwoven Khorassan Rug, Wool, Charcoal-Black, Iran, 1880

Antique Handwoven Khorassan Rug, Wool, Charcoal-Black, Iran, 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This handwoven antique, circa 1880, Khorassan rug has a charcoal-black field with a dense polychrome floral vine around a shaded raspberry-red cusped medallion with palmette pendants...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug from Iran
19th Century Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug from Iran

19th Century Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug from Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Sultanabad rug has a shaded pastel blue field of scrolling vines forming arabesque lozenge lattice, each enclosing tonal variations and fine flora...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'10\"x14'1\", Iran
Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'10\"x14'1\", Iran

Persian Sultanabad Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'10\"x14'1\", Iran

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful 21st century contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug, with a brown field, ivory, tan and blue accents in an all-over floral design. This rug measures 9' 10" x 14' 1".

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Persian Malayer Antique Rug, Indigo Floral Design, Iran
Handwoven Wool Persian Malayer Antique Rug, Indigo Floral Design, Iran

Handwoven Wool Persian Malayer Antique Rug, Indigo Floral Design, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Iran and are known for their intricate patterns, rich colors, and fine craftsmanship. These rugs often

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bakshaish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Iran, 1990s
Vintage Persian Bakshaish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Iran, 1990s

Vintage Persian Bakshaish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Iran, 1990s

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Persian Bakshaish hand knotted wool rug with the brownfield, and multi-color accents in an all-over tribal design. This rug measures: 7'5" x 11'.

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Late 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Floral Design, Iran
19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Floral Design, Iran

19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Floral Design, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

, originating from the Fereghan district in central Iran, are renowned for their fine craftsmanship and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Handwoven Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Floral Motif, Iran
Late 19th Century Handwoven Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Floral Motif, Iran

Late 19th Century Handwoven Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Floral Motif, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

production in Iran. During the late 19th Century, the firm of Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8'8'' x 11'8''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Antique Persian Serab Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran
Handwoven Antique Persian Serab Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran

Handwoven Antique Persian Serab Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Serab Runner has a field with three linked lozenge medallions each with a dense camel-brown angular vine around a central shaded red medallion with pendants containing a...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran

Located in West Hollywood, CA

northwest Iran, are prized for their intricate designs, high quality, and unique character. Known for their

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Iranian Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Iranian carpet available at 1stDibs. Each Iranian carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. If you’re shopping for an Iranian carpet, we have 19159 options in-stock, while there are 990 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Iranian carpet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Iranian carpet bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Mehraban Rugs, Bahram Shabahang and Nazmiyal Collection each produced at least one beautiful Iranian carpet that is worth considering.

How Much is an Iranian Carpet?

Prices for an Iranian carpet start at $99 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $6,253.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.