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Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

$10,760Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Early 20th Century This Isfahan rug features beautiful depictions of

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug
Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug

Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible late 19th century Persian Isfahan rug with a rather large central medallion

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug, circa 1880
Antique Isfahan Rug, circa 1880

Antique Isfahan Rug, circa 1880

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Isfahan rug, circa 1880 . From Isfahan in Persia comes this lovely small rug which has so

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19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7'3x4'11
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7'3x4'11

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7'3x4'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'0x4'2
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'0x4'2

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'0x4'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, circa 1900
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, circa 1900

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, circa 1900

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Antique Persian Isfahan rug with a central medallion in soft blues surrounded by a floral design in

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'10x4'10
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'10x4'10

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 6'10x4'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''. The ivory field shows a tightly drawn directional pattern of

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Late 19th Century Persian Isfahan Rug
Late 19th Century Persian Isfahan Rug

Late 19th Century Persian Isfahan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning late 19th century Persian Isfahan rug with a large mirrored trellis pattern woven with

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 7'5''. The sandy ivory field is decorated with large petal palmettes

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

$6,320Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''. The palmette arabesquerie of the ecru field moves in close to

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''

$6,320Sale Price|64% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''

Located in New York, NY

. Antique Isfahan Rug 6'8'' x 10'9''

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''
Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''

Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''

$12,000Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''. An upright, elliptical 20-point red arabesque medallion employs

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Isfahan Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Isfahan Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Isfahan Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This magnificent Isfahan rug, dating to the late 19th century, is an exceptional masterpiece from

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''. This 1920's, niche layout, jewel tone scatter shows a slender

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fine Isfahan Rug
Antique Fine Isfahan Rug

Antique Fine Isfahan Rug

Located in Katonah, NY

of purchase. Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Isfahan rug made in

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1920s Persian Other Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the early 20th

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''

$1,800Sale Price|66% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 4'6''. In amazing condition, this finely woven urban central Persian

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 2.09m x 1.39m
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.09m x 1.39m

Antique Isfahan Rug 2.09m x 1.39m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A fabulous antique Isfahan rug, woven circa 1900. The design features a large circular medallion on

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Early 1900s Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dramatic Antique Persian Isfahan Rug
Dramatic Antique Persian Isfahan Rug

Dramatic Antique Persian Isfahan Rug

Located in New York, NY

An absolutely phenomenal early 20th century Antique Persian Isfahan rug in jewel tones. Size

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 6'11'' x 10'0''. A finely woven piece from the central Persian old

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug from Central Persia
Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug from Central Persia

Late 19th Century Isfahan Rug from Central Persia

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional handwoven Persian Isfahan rug has a refined ivory field of delicate meandering

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 14'4 X 10'2
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 14'4 X 10'2

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 14'4 X 10'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 2’2” x 2’11”. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 11'0'' x 16'0''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'0" x 12'0". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7"
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7"

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4’2" x 6’7". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5'0" x 7'6''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3"
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3"

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'6" x 7’3". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 10’0" x 15’2”. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4'' x 7'2''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6"
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6"

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'4" x 6’6". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Traditional Antique Wool Floral-Vine Persian Isfahan Rug  13'2"x15'8"
Traditional Antique Wool Floral-Vine Persian Isfahan Rug  13'2"x15'8"

Traditional Antique Wool Floral-Vine Persian Isfahan Rug 13'2"x15'8"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Isfahan rug has an indigo field with an overall design of

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Early 19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 7'7'' x 10'11''
Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 7'7'' x 10'11''

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 7'7'' x 10'11''

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 7'7'' x 10'11''. The very unusual ecru border features rectangular

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Isfahan Rug with Small Medallion Design
Antique Isfahan Rug with Small Medallion Design

Antique Isfahan Rug with Small Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Isfahan rug with small medallion design. The rug is of a fine weave and has a floral

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19th Century Asian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'7'' x 14'1''
Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'7'' x 14'1''

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'7'' x 14'1''

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 9'7'' x 14'1''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since

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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'7" x 6’0"
Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'7" x 6’0"

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'7" x 6’0"

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 4'7" x 6’0". The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6'5'' x 9'10''
Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6'5'' x 9'10''

Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6'5'' x 9'10''

Located in New York, NY

Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6'5'' x 9'10''. Isfahan, in central Persia, was once the capital

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1650s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 7in

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Stately Decadence Meets Old World Charm
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Stately Decadence Meets Old World Charm

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Stately Decadence Meets Old World Charm

Located in Dallas, TX

78642 Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, 04'09 x 06'09. Stately decadence meets old world charm in this

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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug in Red, Beige, and Blue with Floral Patterns
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug in Red, Beige, and Blue with Floral Patterns

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug in Red, Beige, and Blue with Floral Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

latest acquisitions connotes the Isfahan rug style, which is celebrated among the traditional Persian rug

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1920s Persian Kilim Antique Isfahan Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 6'4''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 6'4''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 6'4''

$3,920Sale Price|79% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'9'' x 6'4''

Located in New York, NY

Isfahan is Seirafian. In Europe they became incorrectly known as Polish rugs (a la polonaise) because of

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1920s Persian Other Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'10'' x 6'8''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'10'' x 6'8''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'10'' x 6'8''

$14,400Sale Price|36% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'10'' x 6'8''

Located in New York, NY

The old ivory field with a dense layering of palmettes and spiral vines is classic Isfahan, but the

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Distressed antique 19th century Isfahan rug
Distressed antique 19th century Isfahan rug

Distressed antique 19th century Isfahan rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the timeless elegance of a late 19th-century Ispahan antique rug. Meticulously hand

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Late 19th Century Asian Kashan Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'10''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'10''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'10''

$5,520Sale Price|22% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'7'' x 7'10''

Located in New York, NY

Not in the usual medallion style, but an allover cartouche lattice pattern in red and navy, of upright flowers and palmette quadrifoils Secondary tone abrash is evident in the old go...

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1910s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''

$2,080Sale Price|59% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''

Located in New York, NY

Looks like a Kashan, but actually it is a well-woven product of the Central Persian Chahar Mahal village complex. It certainly copies urban works, with its rust- red field, and volut...

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1920s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'10''
Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'10''

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'10''

$5,280Sale Price|51% Off

Antique Isfahan Rug 4'5'' x 7'10''

Located in New York, NY

This attractive interThis interwar central Persian scatter shows a red stepped medallion with doubled pendants, based in a pale blue quatrefoil core, with flowering vines symmetrical...

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1910s Persian Antique Isfahan Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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Antique Isfahan Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique isfahan rugs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all antique isfahan rugs available were constructed with great care. Antique isfahan rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique isfahan rugs made by Baroque designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Isfahan Rugs?

Antique isfahan rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $10,803, while the lowest priced sells for $1,504 and the highest can go for as much as $265,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Isfahan Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.