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Kilim Square Rug Pillow
Kilim Square Rug Pillow

Kilim Square Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Square-size pillow made from an antique Turkish Kilim flat-weave. Measures: 16” x 16”.

Category

20th Century Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Nain Square Rug
Persian Nain Square Rug

Persian Nain Square Rug

Located in Morton Grove, IL

Finely woven Persian rug featuring floral, curvilinear designs on an ivory field framed by an ivory border decorated with flowers and bottehs. The impressive drawing of this carpet i...

Category

Early 2000s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Kars Square Rug
Vintage Distressed Kars Square Rug

Vintage Distressed Kars Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Kars square rug made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 3'9".

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug
Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak square rug made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 3'6".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Unique Square Antique Ersari Wool Rug
Unique Square Antique Ersari Wool Rug

Unique Square Antique Ersari Wool Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Unique Square Antique Ersari Burnt Orange, Copper, Rust, Camel & Indigo Elephant Tracks About: This is an incredibly character-rich piece Size: 8.7 x 9.2 Age: Antique Pile: Low/M...

Category

Vintage 1950s Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug
Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak square rug made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'10" x 3'10".

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Brown Turkish Tribal Square Scatter Size Square Rug
Brown Turkish Tribal Square Scatter Size Square Rug

Brown Turkish Tribal Square Scatter Size Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish tribal throw rug featuring thick fringes in one end, circa mid-20th century, measures: 3'8" x 4'2".

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug
Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak square rug made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'10" x 3'11".

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug
Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Vintage Distressed Oushak Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak square rug made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 2'10" x 4'1".

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn Square Antique Indian Rug
Worn Square Antique Indian Rug

Worn Square Antique Indian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Near 4-foot square distressed early 20th century North Indian rug Measures: 3'10' x 3'11''.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Spanish Colonial Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautifully Designed Square Overdyed Rug
Beautifully Designed Square Overdyed Rug

Beautifully Designed Square Overdyed Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand-knotted square overdyed rug with an all-over design on a brown field.

Category

Vintage 1920s Pakistani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug
Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Four Squares, Angora Tulu Rug

Located in New York, NY

Four Squares, Angora Tulu rug. An old tribal rug from West Central Turkey, coarsely woven with long strands of colorful angora goat hair (mohair).

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Traditional Persian Square Rug Pillow
Traditional Persian Square Rug Pillow

Traditional Persian Square Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Square size Pillow made from a Persian Lilihan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided.

Category

20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Square Turkish Oushak Rug
Antique Square Turkish Oushak Rug

Antique Square Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century authentic Oushak square scatter rug Measures: 4' x 4'6'' Oushak rugs are prized for their rich looks as well as for their high quality and exceptional beaut...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Angora

Antique Turkmen Square Rug
Antique Turkmen Square Rug

Antique Turkmen Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkmen square rug made in Turkmenistan circa 1910's vintage.

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Art Deco Square Rug
Turkish Art Deco Square Rug

Turkish Art Deco Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Square size Turkish Art Deco rug from the middle of the 20th century in yellow-green and dark brown Measures: 5'4'' x 5'4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Red Antique Oushak Rug
Square Red Antique Oushak Rug

Square Red Antique Oushak Rug

$6,400Sale Price|20% Off

Square Red Antique Oushak Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Square red antique Oushak rug.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Sivas Square Rug
Antique Turkish Sivas Square Rug

Antique Turkish Sivas Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent square shaped formal antique Turkish rug containing a pretty array of jewel tones, an isolated central medallion and an amazing wide border.

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Agra Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Turkish Square Oushak Rug
Green Turkish Square Oushak Rug

Green Turkish Square Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

Square shape one of a kind Turkish wool Oushak Rug . 100 % vegetable dyed wool.

Category

20th Century Turkish Sultanabad Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

51258 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 02'02 x 02'02. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug, effortless beauty and understated elegance merge to create a captivating piece ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

51260 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 02'03 x 02'04. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug, effortless grace and subtle refinement come together to form a captivating piec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

51259 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 02'03 x 02'04. In this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug, effortless grace and subtle refinement come together to form a captivating piec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Malayer Square Rug
Antique Fine Malayer Square Rug

Antique Fine Malayer Square Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Malayer square rug made in Persia circa 1910's vintage. Size measures 4'11" x 6'.

Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Square Rug
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Square Rug

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Square Rug

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 22054 Size 3' 8" X 4' 3" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Zakatala Square Rug
Antique Caucasian Zakatala Square Rug

Antique Caucasian Zakatala Square Rug

Located in Milan, IT

The group of weavings known as Zakatala has been been discovered only in recent times by the rug world. The fall of the Soviet Russia has meant an opening of frontiers which enabled ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Turkish Square Rug
Ivory Vintage Turkish Square Rug

Ivory Vintage Turkish Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century Turkish Konya rug. Measures: 3'11'' x 4'9''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Turkish Modernist Square Rug
Gray Turkish Modernist Square Rug

Gray Turkish Modernist Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

A piled Turkish rug with a motif resembling New Production rugs woven in Tibet. Colors in gray and ivory with a soft green sheen. The wool and quality used by Turkish weavers are the...

Category

Early 2000s Turkish Tibetan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Square Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak rug in neutral tones from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 6'1'' x 7'2''.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Futurist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Full square one of a kind Turkish Oushak rug. Predominantly khaki and rose.

Category

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Antique Turkish Oushak Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

A square shaped antique Turkish Oushak with accents of mint and cream on a salmon colored field.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Quirky Square Turkish Rug Pillow
Quirky Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Quirky Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a Turkish Anatolian rug from the 20th century with pink and blue cotton accents on a shabby chic beige and brown motif Size: 18'' x 18''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Square Floral Area Rug
Square Floral Area Rug

Square Floral Area Rug

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

Square Floral Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A floral ribbon creates the fence for a charming garden of blossoms in this delightful square area rug. Red, coral, pink, gold and green against a neutral beige background.

Category

2010s European Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Size Turkish Throw Rug
Square Size Turkish Throw Rug

Square Size Turkish Throw Rug

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Square Size Turkish Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A fascinating Turkish small rug with a design we haven't seen before. 3'1'' x 3'5''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular square rug—entitled “Lovebird”—enjoys a polychromatic field dominated by tones of gold, dark blue, orange with black, with a circular medallion in the center of its a...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Square Size Pillow made from a mid-20th-century Turkish rug Measures: 16" x 17"

Category

20th Century Asian Folk Art Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 16x16 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in our esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960. On the Design: From...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Striking square Afshar Antique Rug, Elegant
Striking square Afshar Antique Rug, Elegant

Striking square Afshar Antique Rug, Elegant

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Exceptional elegance in a genuine tribal rug. Unusually fine, tight weave and soft lamb's wool: wonderful feel. Investment collectible esp. at 50% reduction. Would fit in virtually ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color selections, a hand-knotted square rug embracing modern sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, this square size 3 x 3 contemporary rug is hand knotted with a blend of all-natural and sari silk in this innovation of plain rug styl...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug With Polychromatic Medallion “Lovebird”

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular square rug—entitled “Lovebird”—enjoys a polychromatic field dominated by tones of gold, dark blue, orange with black, with a circular medallion in the center of its a...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Square Rug
Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Square Rug

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' Square Rug

By Nanimarquina, Nani Marquina

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Nanimarquina 'Aros' square rug. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western Europea...

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color selections, a hand-knotted square rug embracing modern sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Square Antique Heriz Rug
Zabihi Collection Square Antique Heriz Rug

Zabihi Collection Square Antique Heriz Rug

Located in New York, NY

A Square Persian Heriz rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Adirondack Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Square Rug from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 11x11 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed collection. Handwoven in wool, it originates from India circa 1950-1960. On the Desi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Solid Beige Brown Open Field

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, this square size 3 x 3 contemporary rug is hand knotted with a blend of all-natural and sari silk in this innovation of plain rug styl...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Beige & Grey Muted Stripes

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color selections, a hand-knotted square rug embracing modern sensibilities on neutrals and subtle accents.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Anatolian Rug
Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Anatolian Rug

Zabihi Collection Square Turkish Anatolian Rug

Located in New York, NY

A fun one-of-a-kind Mid-Century square size Turkish Anatolian rug. 7'5'' x 8'7''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Square Mini Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Square Mini Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Square Mini Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Fereghan mini square size rug 22'' x 28''

Category

Early 20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Square Green Antique Oushak Rug
Large Square Green Antique Oushak Rug

Large Square Green Antique Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

A large square early 20th-century antique Turkish Oushak rug with a light green field and red border.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Country Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2"  #21350
Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2"  #21350

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2" #21350

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2" #21350 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2"  #21343
Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2"  #21343

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2" #21343

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'2" #21343 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 15' x 14'6" #16872
Oushak Square Rug 15' x 14'6" #16872

Oushak Square Rug 15' x 14'6" #16872

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 15' x 14'6" #16872 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21354
Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21354

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21354

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21354 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'  #21345
Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3'  #21345

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3' #21345

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3'2" x 3' #21345 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'1"  #21346
Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'1"  #21346

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'1" #21346

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'1" #21346 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2"  #21349
Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2"  #21349

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21349

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 3' x 3'2" #21349 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oushak Square Rug 2'11" x 3'  #21348
Oushak Square Rug 2'11" x 3'  #21348

Oushak Square Rug 2'11" x 3' #21348

Located in Houston, TX

Oushak Square Rug 2'11" x 3' #21348 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Turkish 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.