Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
Cowhide
Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
Cowhide
Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
Cowhide
Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug XX-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
Cowhide
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Art Deco Style Rug in Teal, Ivory & Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oversized 11x17 contemporary rug is a captivating addition to Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco collection—an architectural homage to mid-century European design, meticulously hand-knotted...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Inspired Rug, Teal Tones with Ikat Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 modern rug is a rich and exciting new addition to the Art Deco collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold, high-end reimagining of the 1920s European movement and iconic style mod...
Wool
Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Runner Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 70s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide's new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible flo...
Cowhide
Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Runner Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 70s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide's new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible flo...
Cowhide
Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Runner Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 70s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide's new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible flo...
Cowhide
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco style rug in Brown and Teal, with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Inspired by the venerated 1920s style, this contemporary ode to Chinese art deco rugs features brown open field and teal border underscore light blue floral patterns...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco style rug in Brown and Teal, with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Inspired by the venerated 1920s style, this contemporary ode to Chinese art deco rugs features brown open field and teal border underscore light blue floral patterns...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco style rug in Brown and Teal, with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Inspired by the venerated 1920s style, this contemporary ode to Chinese art deco rugs features brown open field and teal border underscore light blue floral patterns...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Teal Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug beautifully embodies the refined simplicity and elegance characteristic of the Art Deco period. Woven in the early-mid 20th century, it features a s...
Wool
Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Runner X-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 70s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide's new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible flo...
Cowhide
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Camel with Teal Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x18 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Art Deco Style Rug in Teal, Ivory & Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oversized 11x17 contemporary rug is a captivating addition to Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco collection—an architectural homage to mid-century European design, meticulously hand-knotted...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Deco Style Rug with Teal Border, Gold Field and Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile, this 12x16 rug is a new and exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection; an elegant contemporary reimagining of ico...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Deco Style Rug with Teal Border, Gold Field and Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile, this 12x16 rug is a new and exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection; an elegant contemporary reimagining of ico...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Deco Style Rug with Teal Border, Gold Field and Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in a luxurious hand-knotted wool pile, this 12x16 rug is a new and exciting addition to Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco rug collection; an elegant contemporary reimagining of ico...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Deco Style Rug with Teal Border, Gold Field and Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s acclaimed Scandinavian Collection, a contemporary take on the celebrated jmid-century modern aesthetic. Hand-knotted in wool, this piece enjoys an geometric patter...
Wool
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal and Gold Cowhide Area Floor Rug Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired hornet features bold pops of vibrant color with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the hornet takes its cues from the rich colors of t...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal and Gold Cowhide Area Floor Rug Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant color with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colors of t...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal and Gold Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant color with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colors of t...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal and Gold Cowhide Area Floor Rug XX-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant color with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colors of t...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal and Gold Cowhide Area Floor Rug X-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant color with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colors of t...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal Cowhide Runner Small
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant colour with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colours of...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal Cowhide Runner Medium
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant colour with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colours of...
Cowhide
Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal Cowhide Runner X-Large
By Art Hide
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant colour with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colours of...
Cowhide
Beautiful Pink Ground & Teal Border Floral Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Art Deco rug with pink color. Measures: 8'9" x 11'8".
Wool
RugsOnNet Rare Teal Green Antique Chinese Bat Cloud Band Art Deco Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8 8" x 11'2" - 265 x 340 ) Antique Art Deco Chinese Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s.
Wool
$606Sale Price|40% Off
6x8.6 Ft Vintage Art Deco Chinese Design Handmade Area Rug in Teal Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Deco Style Rug in Teal-Green, Black with Colorful Florals by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in luscious wool, an 8x10 Art Deco rug, inspired by Chinese sensibilities of the 1920s.
Wool
Vintage Chinese Deco Rug in Blue, Beige, Teal, Red Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lauding the beauty of minimalist Oriental style, this 5x8 vintage ode to Chinese art deco rugs of the 1920s features flower bearing branches in teal, tangerine & light blue, stooping...
Wool
$775Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x10 Ft Teal Blue Art Deco Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
Custom Silk Jewelry Rug "Touch of Cartier" Luxury Teal & Sapphire Art Deco Car
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Custom "TOUCH OF CARTIER" Silk Rug. Luxury Teal Sapphire Carpet. Style: Art Deco, Modern Classic, Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical Revival, Old Money, Jewelry Aesthetic.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Teal Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug beautifully embodies the refined simplicity and elegance characteristic of the Art Deco period. Woven in the early-mid 20th century, it features a s...
Wool
Traditional Rug Handmade Teal Wool Carpet Oriental Antique Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This rare wool rug is a fine example of an antique wool Rug woven by hand in the 1880s. Featuring a traditional intricate central medallion woven on a cream field that floats on a te...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Soothing hues Customizable Pallas Weave Rug in Midnight Teal XXL
By Ground Control
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Pallas weave gives a rich but understated impression, perfect for any sophisticated space. Its luxe underfoot feel is densely handwoven from plush viscose, in a myriad of gentle ...
Cotton
Soothing hues Customizable Pallas Weave Rug in Midnight Teal XLarge
By Ground Control
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Pallas weave gives a rich but understated impression, perfect for any sophisticated space. Its luxe underfoot feel is densely handwoven from plush viscose, in a myriad of gentle ...
Cotton
Soothing hues Customizable Pallas Weave Rug in Midnight Teal Large
By Ground Control
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Pallas weave gives a rich but understated impression, perfect for any sophisticated space. Its luxe underfoot feel is densely handwoven from plush viscose, in a myriad of gentle ...
Cotton
$6,000Sale Price|25% Off
9 x 12 Modern Abstract Expressionist Chinese Wool Rug In Purple, Peach & Teal
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this vibrant Modern Chinese hand-Knotted wool rug, featuring a masterpiece of Abstract Expressionist design. Reminiscent of the avant-garde works of Wassily K...
Wool
1960s Distressed Vintage Runner in Beige and Teal Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From a venerated multidisciplinary Turkish designer, a 3x6 vintage runner of the 1960s—now joining our Mid Century Pasha collection. Exhibiting a very contemporary take on Deco s...
Wool
Antique Chinese Deco Teal Overdyed Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Deco Teal Overdyed Rug
Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vintage French Art Deco rug; teal green, light chartreuse, orange, brown, camel, pink, grey, white
Wool
Sold
W 74.81 in L 107.09 in
6.3x9 Ft Chinese Art Deco Design Area Rug in Teal Blue. Hand-knotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
Art Deco Savonnerie Vintage Rug, 09'02" x 12'03"
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic Art Deco piece radiates elegance and optimism. The pastel tones of frosty pink, lilac and teal colors in this Art Deco rug instantly take on chic vibes and well suited f...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Inspired Rug, Teal Tones with Ikat Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 modern rug is a rich and exciting new addition to the Art Deco collection by Rug & Kilim—a bold, high-end reimagining of the 1920s European movement and iconic style mod...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Chinese Art Deco Style Rug in Camel with Teal Florals
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x18 rug by Rug & Kilim is a new addition to their Chinese Art Deco rug line.
Wool
Vintage Distressed Orange and Teal Chinese Art Deco Carpet, 10x13.05
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage 1920s distressed Chinese Art Deco carpet. This piece features a wide teal border, orange field, and an intricate garden motif throughout. Measures: 10x13.05
Wool
$6,846 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,591 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$6,672 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 66.93 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,937 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Fiberglass
Pair of Grey Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being ridged dark grey and the one above frosted grey with this characteristically V-shape. Four-light...
Murano Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
$8,470 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$16,477 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.