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Tartan Carpet

9x12 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
9x12 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

9x12 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

$256Sale Price / item|35% Off

W 108 in L 144 in

9x12 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This yellow, gold, and orange area rug is a flat weave wool carpet designed in the traditional

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

10x14 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
10x14 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

10x14 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

$330Sale Price / item|35% Off

W 120 in L 168 in

10x14 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

displays an allover pattern with a creative essence resembling a Tartan design. The intersecting lines and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
8x10 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

8x10 Yellow Flat Weave Wool Tartan Kilim Geometric Modern Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

design presents an allover pattern with a creative essence reminiscent of a Tartan Kilim. Intersecting

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head
Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head

$2,950Sale Price|34% Off

H 6.5 in W 10 in D 9 in

Bronze Inkwell Modelled as Ram's Head

Located in Montreal, QC

, Tartan Carpets, Marmalade etc. The ram's head also makes an appearance on large, often regimental, snuff

Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

HUGE 18.8 METER LONG RUNNER HALLWAY RUG CARPET FROM ANTA SCOTTiSH TARTAN CHECK
HUGE 18.8 METER LONG RUNNER HALLWAY RUG CARPET FROM ANTA SCOTTiSH TARTAN CHECK

HUGE 18.8 METER LONG RUNNER HALLWAY RUG CARPET FROM ANTA SCOTTiSH TARTAN CHECK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Anta Scotland Tartan check rug Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within

Category

20th Century Scottish Country Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gianni Versace, Tartan Dreamland Rug
Gianni Versace, Tartan Dreamland Rug

Gianni Versace, Tartan Dreamland Rug

By Gianni Versace

Located in Long Island, NY

coziness creates a relaxing ambiance, ideal for unwinding after a long day. Gianni Versace - Tartan

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
New Modern Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

New Modern Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53804 New Modern Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style, 08'01 x 14'10. Displaying a charming

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
New Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

New Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53198 New Neutral Plaid Tartan rug with ivy league style. Displaying a charming masculine appeal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60809 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 10'04 x 13'10. Steeped in heritage and woven with the essence of

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tartan Green Indoor Outdoor Hand Loomed Rug, 8' x 10'
Tartan Green Indoor Outdoor Hand Loomed Rug, 8' x 10'

Tartan Green Indoor Outdoor Hand Loomed Rug, 8' x 10'

Located in New York, NY

Tartan Green Indoor Outdoor Hand Loomed Polyester Rug, 8' x 10'. This rug is suitable for indoor or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Polyester

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Dallas, TX

60804 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 11'02 x 11'11. A timeless celebration of heritage craftsmanship and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style
1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

1960's Tartan Plaid Rug with Traditional Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60814 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 12'11 x 15'02. A celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

By Ralph Lauren, Burberry

Located in Dallas, TX

53566 New Modern Gray Plaid Tartan Rug, 08'08 x 11'01. Emanating a refined masculine elegance, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue and Gray Tartan Rug for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 9' x 12'
Blue and Gray Tartan Rug for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 9' x 12'

Blue and Gray Tartan Rug for Indoor/Outdoor Use, 9' x 12'

Located in New York, NY

Blue and Gray Tartan Indoor Outdoor Polyester Rug, 9' x 12'. This rug is suitable for indoor or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Mid Century Blue, Red, and Yellow Wisconsin Tartan Wool Persian Rug, 4' x 5'
Mid Century Blue, Red, and Yellow Wisconsin Tartan Wool Persian Rug, 4' x 5'

Mid Century Blue, Red, and Yellow Wisconsin Tartan Wool Persian Rug, 4' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

This mid-century blue, red, yellow, and black plaid tartan wool Persian rug, sized 4' x 5', takes

Category

Early 2000s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

TARTAN Hand Knotted Contemporary Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands
TARTAN Hand Knotted Contemporary Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands

TARTAN Hand Knotted Contemporary Silk Rug in Blue and Gold Colours by Hands

Located in New Delhi, IN

comfortable and harmonic mood. The carpet mimics the modern geometric pattern of the modern buildings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Berber Red Green Tartan Rug Large 1970s Handmade North African Christmas
Vintage Berber Red Green Tartan Rug Large 1970s Handmade North African Christmas

Vintage Berber Red Green Tartan Rug Large 1970s Handmade North African Christmas

Located in London, GB

This wine red rug features a classic tartan pattern with white and green interlocking lines made

Category

Vintage 1970s Algerian Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Textile

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Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & White
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & White

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & White

By Kilombo Home

Located in Madrid, ES

This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & Ivory
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & Ivory

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan Green, Terracotta & Ivory

By Kilombo Home

Located in Madrid, ES

This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Country Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant

By Kilombo Home

Located in Madrid, ES

This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Carpet Tartan White, Brown & Dark Grey Elegant

By Kilombo Home

Located in Madrid, ES

This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug is handwoven w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pala Kilim in Tartan
Pala Kilim in Tartan

Pala Kilim in Tartan

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W 71 in L 102 in

Pala Kilim in Tartan

Located in New York, NY

If a Kurdish girl ever married into a Scottish clan, this would be the kilim she would weave for her prince charming! (This is the kind of find that puts a smile on our face and keep...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug
Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug

Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A colorful wool and cotton rag rug handwoven in Eastern Turkey, circa 1970. Very good condition, sturdy and clean, could handle everyday traffic.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fantastic Pala Kilim in Crazy Tartan
Fantastic Pala Kilim in Crazy Tartan

Fantastic Pala Kilim in Crazy Tartan

Located in New York, NY

A charming old tribal floor cover with cheerful colors.

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Pala Kilim in Purple-Brown Tartan
Pala Kilim in Purple-Brown Tartan

Pala Kilim in Purple-Brown Tartan

Located in New York, NY

An old tribal floor cover, woven with an imaginative combination of materials

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Goat Hair, Cotton

New Contemporary Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style
New Contemporary Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

New Contemporary Neutral Plaid Tartan Rug with Ivy League Style

Located in Dallas, TX

53417, new Contemporary Neutral Plaid Tartan rug with Ivy League style. Displaying a charming

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug
Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug

Tartan Design Colorful Anatolian Kilim Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A colorful wool and cotton rag rug handwoven in Eastern Turkey, circa 1970. Very good condition, sturdy and clean, could handle everyday traffic.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage Plaid Kilim Rug, Luxe Ralph Lauren Style Meets Timeless Tartan Charm
Vintage Plaid Kilim Rug, Luxe Ralph Lauren Style Meets Timeless Tartan Charm

Vintage Plaid Kilim Rug, Luxe Ralph Lauren Style Meets Timeless Tartan Charm

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Dallas, TX

60791 Vintage Tartan Plaid Rug, 08'05 x 12'00. Radiating timeless tartan allure and embodying the

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

MidCentury Tartan Geometric Graphic Rug in Pure Wool, Italy 1970s
MidCentury Tartan Geometric Graphic Rug in Pure Wool, Italy 1970s

MidCentury Tartan Geometric Graphic Rug in Pure Wool, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

I offer for sale a carpet undoubtedly dating back to the 60s and 70s, probably made in Italy and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Space Age Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tartan Plaid Area Rug with Modern Rustic Charm and Luxury Lodge Style
Vintage Tartan Plaid Area Rug with Modern Rustic Charm and Luxury Lodge Style

Vintage Tartan Plaid Area Rug with Modern Rustic Charm and Luxury Lodge Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60800, vintage Tartan Plaid area rug with modern rustic charm and luxury lodge style. Conjure the

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Adirondack Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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$8,069

H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Worcester Park, GB

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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$63,301

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Located in Staffordshire, GB

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Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

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$12,500

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Dated And Inscribed, Circa 1892
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Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

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Tartan Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tartan carpet you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every tartan carpet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a tartan carpet, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tartan carpet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A tartan carpet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tartan carpet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kilombo Home are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tartan Carpet?

Prices for a tartan carpet start at $820 and top out at $9,700 with the average selling for $4,224.

Finding the Right Rugs-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.