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Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug
Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug

Handmade Carpet Rug Red Wool Oriental Rug, Traditional Medallion Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic wool rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1950s and features a traditional medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kashan Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Traditional Konya Inspired Runner Rug with Polychromatic Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with a special blend of hand-knotted Ghazni wool, this 4x10 contemporary runner rug from Rug & Kilim's custom-classics Burano Collection is inspired by a historic turn-of-th...

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Playful Pink, Traditional Medallion Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The design features a complex traditional medallion pattern in a dramatic, dark palette of slate gray, deep indigo, and shimmering gilded ochre.

Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Rug in Soft Fuschia and Gold Traditional Medallion

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted entirely in luxurious wool, this captivating 9 x 12 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection is a magnificent study in vibrant color and refined floral des...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug
Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug

Handmade Traditional Red Rug, Oriental Medallion Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic wool rug was woven by hand in Turkey in the 1950s and features a traditional medallion design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"
Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"

Traditional Rug Antique-Inspired Sunburst Medallion Beige "Dawnlight"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This modern Oushak-inspired rug reinterprets the timeless aesthetics of traditional Turkish weaving through a refined contemporary lens. Characterized by a spacious composition and s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions
Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions

Traditional Pakistani Brown Rug with Floral Medallions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Floral medallions with yellow, light blue and red Stand out against a brown and beige background in this traditional Pakistani design. Wool. Hand knotted in Pakistan using vegetal dyes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Kazak Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design
Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Navy Blue Oushak Vintage Rug with Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Oushak with Botanical Medallion design in blue and ivory, rug en-165935, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1940 This vintage Oushak carpet from mid-20th cen...

Category

Vintage 1940s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 145x203c

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c
Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c

Handmade Geometric Rug, Red Medallion Carpet Traditional Livingroom Rug 232x346c

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful new traditional Afghan Kazak rug features a conventional tribal medallion design woven in beige, blue and green accents through the centre on a red field.

Category

1990s Afghan Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions
Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions

Traditional Pakistani Green Area Rug with Floral Medallions

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A garden of delights comes alive in this traditional Pakistani floral design with green center panel and borders. Center and corner floral medallions are surrounded by sprays of blos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug
8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

8x10 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from fine wool, the Fiona features a subtly complex medallion design rendered in a deliberately distressed finish, softening its traditional structure.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug
5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug

5.4x9 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Rug with Medallion, Handmade Village Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )
2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )

2.6x4 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-4 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )
3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )

3x5 Blue Afghan Traditional Medallion Handmade Wool Rug ( H-2 )

Located in agra, uttar pradesh

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug
9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

9x12 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious Oriental Yellow Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a classic geometric medallion design rendered in rich, saturated tones. The ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug
8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

8x10 Luxurious Oriental Yellow Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious Oriental Yellow Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exquisite piece showcases a classic geometric medallion design rendered in rich, saturated tones. The ...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau
Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau

Inspired Traditional Rug Medallion Taupe "Roselace" by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from the esteemed Tabriz weaving tradition, masterfully blending classic motifs with contemporary sensibilities. The design f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

6x9 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

While rooted in tradition, the bold scale and graphic clarity of the pattern make it highly relevant to contemporary aesthetics. Discover how traditional artistry is being reinterpre...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

8x10 Majestic Timeless Charcoal Traditional Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

While rooted in tradition, the bold scale and graphic clarity of the pattern make it highly relevant to contemporary aesthetics. Discover how traditional artistry is being reinterpre...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"
Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

Style Traditional Rug With Water Lily Medallion In Beige "Nymphaea"

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug draws inspiration from the esteemed Sultanabad weaving tradition, seamlessly blending classic motifs with contemporary sensibilities. The design ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug
Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Brown Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 12'2"x15' Brown field with a center medallion and brown border Pakistani rug is an elegant and graceful example of a traditional style rug featuring an intricately woven geometr...

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug
Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Beige Traditional Design with Center Medallion Pakistani Area Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 11'11"x14'11" Beige field with a center medallion and grey border Pakistani rug is an elegant and graceful example of a traditional style rug featuring an intricately woven geom...

Category

2010s Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional
8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional

8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug Wool Medallion Design Traditional

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the timeless elegance of the 8x10 Handwoven Indian Agra Area Rug, a masterfully crafted piece that brings sophistication and character to any interior. Hand-knotted from h...

Category

2010s Indian Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil
Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil

Vintage Distressed Rug, Traditional Medallion Design in Blue and Red - Rug & Kil

Located in Long Island City, NY

This particular piece, made with hand-knotted wool, features a captivating and intricate medallion design. At its center is a stunning central medallion with a double-medallion struc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Small Traditional Beige Medallion Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Rug
1940s Small Traditional Beige Medallion Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Rug

1940s Small Traditional Beige Medallion Antique Tabriz Handknotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz rug Tabriz is a major city in northwestern and one of the historically most important centers of high-quality formal carpet weaving, with a continuou...

Category

Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920
Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920

Antique Turkish Yahyali Rug with Traditional Medallion Design, Circa 1920

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Anatolian Yahyali rug with traditional large medallion design Circa 1920 A good example of this classic Yahyali design with a single large medallion in warm red on a dark in...

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug
Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug

Handmade Indian Area Rug New Traditional Bold Medallion Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This bold wool rug is an Indian carpet woven in the early 2000s. The design has been intricately woven and features a detailed symmetrical pattern woven in accents of green, red, bei...

Category

Early 2000s Indian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

1900's Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74032 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'03 x 11'10. Woven beneath Anatolia’s golden light, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug unfurls like a page from an epic poem—each t...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design
Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purple Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with a Traditional Medallion Design, rug EN-141034, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa mid-20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet
Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet

Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Persia revisited Heriz area rug carpet. Features a field of tan / ivory / beige with a central medallion and floral motif with reds, blues and black accents.

Category

Late 20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890s Red Traditional Tribal Fish Antique Medallion Bidjar Rug Knotted Carpet
1890s Red Traditional Tribal Fish Antique Medallion Bidjar Rug Knotted Carpet

1890s Red Traditional Tribal Fish Antique Medallion Bidjar Rug Knotted Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The design features a complex, stepped diamond medallion layered over a finely detailed field. The entire surface is covered in a mesmerizing array of traditional motifs, confirming ...

Category

Antique 1890s West Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet
Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet

Handmade Traditional Area Rug, Green Grey Wool Medallion Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

H17 Handmade traditional area rug, green grey wool medallion carpet.

Category

1990s Afghan Bohemian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug
9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug

9x12 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rosette Medallion Detail Traditional Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This ivory beige cream white wool rug features a traditional Agra style. It is constructed with a hand knotted pile weave that provides a consistent and substantial texture.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Traditional Ivory Ground Floral Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Carpet Rug
1940s Traditional Ivory Ground Floral Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Carpet Rug

1940s Traditional Ivory Ground Floral Medallion Vintage Tabriz Silk Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind antique Tabriz silk rug, Tabriz silk rugs represent the upper tier of Tabriz production — silk pile woven on a silk or cotton foundation, with very high knot counts ...

Category

Vintage 1940s West Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug
9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

9x12 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking palette leans toward the rich coral color rugs spectrum, offering a sophisticated counterpoint to the more muted tones often found in traditional kilims.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug
6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

6x9 Maya Kilim Coral Traditional Geometric Medallion Flatweave Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This striking palette leans toward the rich coral color rugs spectrum, offering a sophisticated counterpoint to the more muted tones often found in traditional kilims.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug
9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

9x12 Violet Exquisite Navy Traditional Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Violet Exquisite Navy Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origin: India. This magnificent piece showcases the enduring skill of weavers from Indian rugs, combining traditional craftsma...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug
4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug

4x6 Traditional Fiona Vibrant Ivory Geometric Medallion Handmade Wool Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from fine wool, the Fiona features a subtly complex medallion design rendered in a deliberately distressed finish, softening its traditional structure.

Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Traditional Medallion Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of traditional medallion rugs available for sale. Each of these unique traditional medallion rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. We have 31 antique and vintage traditional medallion rugs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Traditional medallion rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency traditional medallion rugs are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Traditional Medallion Rugs?

Traditional medallion rugs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $159 and the highest can go for as much as $13,800.

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. 

Questions About Traditional Medallion Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A “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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between traditional and contemporary rugs comes down primarily to patterning. Traditional area rugs usually show off medallions or other intricate patterns inspired by handmade Persian rugs. Contemporary rugs feature other motifs, such as large, simple geometric shapes, bold floral prints, abstract designs and stripes. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of rugs.