Traditional Area Rug
1990s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1990s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
1990s Afghan Bohemian Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage 1940s Azerbaijani Art Deco Turkish Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
1990s Afghan Sultanabad Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 2000s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1990s Indian Tabriz Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Persian Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique 1620s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Wool
Early 2000s Afghan Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs
Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Chenille
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Traditional Area Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Traditional Area Rug?
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.
- What is a traditional rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A “traditional rug” likely refers to a finely woven modern-day rug with ornate patterns. These rugs are inspired by either Oriental or Persian patterns and might feature designs that have origins in Europe and in Victorian-era textiles. Shop a collection of antique and vintage rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on what you would like to have in the room.- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for an area rug has to be wool (even though synthetic materials may be a better fit with respect to budget). Woolen rugs are resilient, long-lasting and can be a vibrant addition to any room. Find a collection of antique and vintage woolen rugs on 1stDibs today.
- What are standard area rug sizes?2 AnswersNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Take this with a gain of salt but usually: 3x5 4x6 5x7 / 5x8 6x9 8x10 9x12 10x14 12x15 12x181stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Standard rug sizes include 3'x5′, 5'x8', 8'x10′, 9'x12′ and 12'x15′. There’s no one standard size because the ideal size for a rug should be proportionate to the space in which it’s going.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021When it comes to pile-height for area rugs, that's totally your preferences. Most area rugs don't come with a pile height of more than three-quarters of an inch. However, shag rugs or plush rugs can be quite high. It's totally up to you. The higher the pile-height, the more plush the rug typically is.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Some of the most durable rugs for high traffic areas are Wool, Nylon, Jute, and Polypropylene. Each has different benefits, including durability, ease to clean and inexpensive price.
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