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Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

square rug that hosts versatile applications. It further enjoys pristine condition as a modern rug, and

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Soft Red Ivory Square Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Soft Red Ivory Square Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Soft Red Ivory Square Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A square-sized antique Turkish Oushak Rug from the early 20th century Details rug no. j4556 size

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Square Caucasian Marasali Shirvan Rug, circa 1880
Antique Square Caucasian Marasali Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

Antique Square Caucasian Marasali Shirvan Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Caucasian Marasali Shirvan rug, circa 1880. Marasali rugs come from the Shirvan region of

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Antique Oushak Square Rug, 6'7''' x6'10''
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Antique Oushak Square Rug, 6'7''' x6'10''

Zabihi Collection 20th Century Antique Oushak Square Rug, 6'7''' x6'10''

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Green color antique turkish oushak square rug Details rug no. j4781 size 6

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Zabihi Collection Pale Square Afghan Ersari Rug
Zabihi Collection Pale Square Afghan Ersari Rug

Zabihi Collection Pale Square Afghan Ersari Rug

Located in New York, NY

Pale Afghan Ersari from the 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Details rug no. j2810 size 7' x 9

Category

20th Century Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Square Rug, Scandinavian Flatweave with Birds - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with handwoven wool circa 1960-1970, this 5x5 vintage Swedish rug is a bold new addition to

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Kilim Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Transitional European Style Rug in Gold and Green All-Over Floral
Rug & Kilim’s Transitional European Style Rug in Gold and Green All-Over Floral

Rug & Kilim’s Transitional European Style Rug in Gold and Green All-Over Floral

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

inspiration in this square rug’s gold-green and the red floral pattern. On the design: This natural luster

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Knotted Square Rug with Red Tones – 63x61 cm
Hand-Knotted Square Rug with Red Tones – 63x61 cm

Hand-Knotted Square Rug with Red Tones – 63x61 cm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this hand-knotted, square oriental decorative rug in beautiful shades of red

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Tulu Square Rug in Off-White Shag Pile by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Square Rug in Off-White Shag Pile by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Square Rug in Off-White Shag Pile by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 6x6 Tulu rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century tribal curations

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Silk Green Turkish Kaysari Small Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Silk Green Turkish Kaysari Small Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Silk Green Turkish Kaysari Small Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 19th-century square silk Turkish kaysari rug Details rug no. j4723 size 2'8" x 2' 10"

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Victorian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Midcentury Vintage Square Kilim Rug in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Midcentury Vintage Square Kilim Rug in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Midcentury Vintage Square Kilim Rug in Red Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in a wool flat-weave originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this vintage Kilim rug

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mongolian Square Minimalist Rug
Zabihi Collection Mongolian Square Minimalist Rug

Zabihi Collection Mongolian Square Minimalist Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Chinese square rug in predominant shades of midnight blue. The wool is very soft and all

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Vintage Turkish Brown Crimson Red Rug
Zabihi Collection Square Vintage Turkish Brown Crimson Red Rug

Zabihi Collection Square Vintage Turkish Brown Crimson Red Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century rug depicting colors and palette design by early 20th century Indian Agra rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Hand Knotted European Style Rug in Red All-Over Floral Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Hand Knotted European Style Rug in Red All-Over Floral Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Hand Knotted European Style Rug in Red All-Over Floral Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in a blend of wool and silk, this 5 x 6 square rug joins Rug & Kilim’s European rug

Category

Early 2000s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Karadja Square Rug, 3'7'' x 4'3''
Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Karadja Square Rug, 3'7'' x 4'3''

Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Karadja Square Rug, 3'7'' x 4'3''

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century traditional navy blue and brown square size Karadja Heriz carpet. Details

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Zigzag Motif Multicolor Wool Flatweave
Square Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Zigzag Motif Multicolor Wool Flatweave

Square Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Zigzag Motif Multicolor Wool Flatweave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 6'9 x 7'2 Square Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug Zigzag Motif Multicolor Wool Flatweave

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Square Rugs
Pair of Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Square Rugs

Pair of Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Square Rugs

$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

W 41 in L 50 in

Pair of Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Square Rugs

Located in New York, NY

A close to a matching pair of one of a kind antique Persian Serapi rugs from the early stages of

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Square Size Throw Scatter Rug
Antique Turkish Sivas Square Size Throw Scatter Rug

Antique Turkish Sivas Square Size Throw Scatter Rug

$2,850Sale Price|20% Off

W 49 in L 52 in

Antique Turkish Sivas Square Size Throw Scatter Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind rare original size antique Sivas rug with a raspberry colored ground and gray

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Vintage Square Rug with Polychrome Thunderbolt Pattern
Modernist Vintage Square Rug with Polychrome Thunderbolt Pattern

Modernist Vintage Square Rug with Polychrome Thunderbolt Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare and unusual village rug characterized by a design composed of parallel multicolored zig

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

square rug that hosts versatile applications. It further enjoys pristine condition as a modern rug, and

Category

2010s Nepalese Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Agra Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Antique Agra Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Antique Agra Square Rug in Burgundy with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 10x10 Agra jail rug from the 1920s - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Square Ersari Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Square Ersari Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Square Ersari Rug

Located in New York, NY

A highly decorative afghan Ersari square size rug with a tribal all-over design from the 1st

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kaisary Rug in Golden Sand in Almost Square
Kaisary Rug in Golden Sand in Almost Square

Kaisary Rug in Golden Sand in Almost Square

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

W 48 in L 63 in

Kaisary Rug in Golden Sand in Almost Square

Located in New York, NY

ref C51390

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique Oversized French Aubusson Square Rug in Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool, this 12x12 antique oversized French Aubusson rug, dating to circa 1800, is a

Category

Antique 1790s French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Near Square, Early 1900s
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Near Square, Early 1900s

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Wool, Near Square, Early 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

rug’s rare near-square format adds to its desirability. With its luminous palette and timeless

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Turkish Oushak Neutral Color Rug
Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Turkish Oushak Neutral Color Rug

Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Turkish Oushak Neutral Color Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century vintage Turkish oushak rug in neutral colors. Yellowish cream field with brown

Category

20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet
Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet

Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

in any home or office environment. Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Striped Turkish Konya Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Striped Turkish Konya Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Striped Turkish Konya Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Description Colorful Striped Vintage Inspired late 20th century Turkish Konya Rug Details rug no

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Angora

Zabihi Collection Abstract Large Square Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Zabihi Collection Abstract Large Square Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Zabihi Collection Abstract Large Square Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

An abstract one-of-a-kind large square antique Turkish oushak 1920s rug with an abstract motif in

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11
1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11

1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11

$7,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 120 in L 132 in

1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted

Category

Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tone on Tone Rug with Square Details

Tone on Tone Rug with Square Details

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tone on tone rug with square details Colors: Taupe, grey, gold, cream and beige.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tone on Tone Rug with Square Details
Tone on Tone Rug with Square Details

Tone on Tone Rug with Square Details

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tone on tone rug with square details Colors: Taupe, grey, gold, cream and beige.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in White and Blue with Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

it to flourish with new possibilities today. This square rug’s versatile size further lends to vast

Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Square Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Square Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Square Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind repetitive design vintage Turkish room-size Konya rug. 7'11' x 9'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mongolian Animal Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Mongolian Animal Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Mongolian Animal Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Mongolian Pictorial Animal Rug Details rug no. j4554 size 5' 5" x 6' 2" (165

Category

Early 20th Century Mongolian Tang Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug
Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug

Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish oversize flat-weave Kilim carpet in square rug format handmade during the 21st

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Square Rug in Beige with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Square Rug in Beige with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Antique Arraiolos Needlepoint Square Rug in Beige with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

weaving tradition, among the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a rare square rug

Category

Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

square size early 20th Century American Hooked Rug Measures: 3' x 3'

Category

Early 20th Century Futurist North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug
Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug

Contemporary Handmade Colorful Turkish Oversize Square Flat-Weave Rug

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish oversize 16' x 19' flat-weave Kilim rug in square rug format handmade during the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Balouch Small Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Balouch Small Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Tribal Balouch Small Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 1920s Tribal balouch scatter size square rug Details rug no. j4770 size 2'11" x 3'2"

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Tabriz Square Wool Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Tabriz Square Wool Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Tabriz Square Wool Rug

$8,400Sale Price|30% Off

W 156 in L 164 in

Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Tabriz Square Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

An antique distressed Tabriz square rug with a gray field and peach and blue accents in a

Category

Early 20th Century Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Antique Malayer Rug, 14'4'' x 18'1''
Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Antique Malayer Rug, 14'4'' x 18'1''

Zabihi Collection Oversize Square Antique Malayer Rug, 14'4'' x 18'1''

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Persian Malayer oversize rug with an all-over floral repetitive design

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black
Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black

Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black

$3,500Sale Price|20% Off

W 86 in L 94 in

Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary Turkish Shag rug in square format handmade during the late 20th century in coral and

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Carpet Handmade Red Square Rug Traditional Turkish Area Rug
Large Carpet Handmade Red Square Rug Traditional Turkish Area Rug

Large Carpet Handmade Red Square Rug Traditional Turkish Area Rug

$4,671Sale Price|20% Off

W 114.18 in L 133.86 in

Large Carpet Handmade Red Square Rug Traditional Turkish Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

it’s introduced to. These handmade oriental rugs are perfect for any modern or traditional home

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Tabriz Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Turkish Room Size Kars Square 10 Foot Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Room Size Kars Square 10 Foot Rug

Zabihi Collection Turkish Room Size Kars Square 10 Foot Rug

Located in New York, NY

A square shape room-size Turkish Kars rug from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 10'6" x

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Archaistic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Square Agra Rug, circa 1880  18' x 18'8
Antique Square Agra Rug, circa 1880  18' x 18'8

Antique Square Agra Rug, circa 1880 18' x 18'8

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This almost square rug has a pleasing compartmentalized design in dark colors, offset by a

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zeki Muren Square Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Pattern
Vintage Zeki Muren Square Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Vintage Zeki Muren Square Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 5x5 square rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s commemorative Mid-Century Pasha

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique English Axminster Square Rug, Red with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Antique English Axminster Square Rug, Red with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Antique English Axminster Square Rug, Red with Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

repeat. Conditions: This English Axminster square rug enjoys a good condition for its age and origin

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very beautiful and fine antique Turkmen Hachlou square rug
Very beautiful and fine antique Turkmen Hachlou square rug

Very beautiful and fine antique Turkmen Hachlou square rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Turkmen Hachlou rug with beautiful tribal, geometrical design of Hachlou

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Square Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of square rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique square rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 705 antique and vintage square rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 159 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Square rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Square rugs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some square rugs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller square rugs, measuring 4.7 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made square rugs over the years, but those made by Art Hide, Keivan Woven Arts and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Square Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,167, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $147,250 highest priced.

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.