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Vintage Blue & Red Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Blue & Red Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Blue & Red Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

74925 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'09 X 11'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug with modern tribal style features three medallions each filled with stylized flower...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Midcentury Geometric Carpet or Rug
Beautiful Midcentury Geometric Carpet or Rug

Beautiful Midcentury Geometric Carpet or Rug

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1950s, Czechoslovakia - Beautiful bright colors - Cleansed by professional - Tiny losses on a few places.

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tekke Main Carpet, 19th Century
Tekke Main Carpet, 19th Century

Tekke Main Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Tekke Main Carpet, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'9" W x 10'4" L Origin: Turkmenistan Period: 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Rug ID: 15638

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Extraordinary Geometric Design Carpet or Rug
Extraordinary Geometric Design Carpet or Rug

Extraordinary Geometric Design Carpet or Rug

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1950s - Czechoslovakia - Beautiful pattern, unique - A bit worn on sides (see the pictures) - Otherwise very good original condition. - cleaned

Category

1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs
Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

$464Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Three Design Carpets / Rugs

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s, Germany - Quite good original condition (see the pictures) - Paper label (with dimensions) - Cleaned.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oushak Carpet, Turkey 6'5" x 9'11"
Oushak Carpet, Turkey 6'5" x 9'11"

Oushak Carpet, Turkey 6'5" x 9'11"

Located in Evanston, IL

Fine weave and wool quality. Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Pers...

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Design Geometric Carpet or Rug
Midcentury Design Geometric Carpet or Rug

Midcentury Design Geometric Carpet or Rug

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1970s, Czechoslovakia - Multicolored - Nice and simple design - Very good and original condition - Bouclé.

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Geometric Multi-Color Carpet, Bauhaus, 1940
Geometric Multi-Color Carpet, Bauhaus, 1940

Geometric Multi-Color Carpet, Bauhaus, 1940

Located in Praha, CZ

- Czechoslovakia - year circa 1940 - Comes from a functionalist villa in Brno - Made of wool - Simple geometric pattern in Bauhaus style - Unique piece.

Category

1940s Czech Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Indo-Sultanabad Carpet, Late 20th Century
Antique Indo-Sultanabad Carpet, Late 20th Century

Antique Indo-Sultanabad Carpet, Late 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Indo-Sultanabad Carpet, Late 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 12'0" W x 15'3" L Origin: India Period: Late 20th Century Rug ID: 10204

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century
Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 10'9" L Origin: Afghanistan Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 14472

Category

19th Century Afghan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Carpet
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Carpet

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A cheerfully colored mid-20th century handmade room size Turkish Kilim. 9' x 10'11''

Category

20th Century Turkish Adirondack Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Colorful Turkish Tulu Bohemian Carpet
Large Colorful Turkish Tulu Bohemian Carpet

Large Colorful Turkish Tulu Bohemian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Handmade one of a kind Turkish Tulu rug with cheerful colors. 10'4'' x 15'7''

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Large Turkish Kayseri Carpet, c. 1900
Antique Large Turkish Kayseri Carpet, c. 1900

Antique Large Turkish Kayseri Carpet, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Large Turkish Kayseri Carpet, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 12'8" W x 18'7" L Origin: Turkey Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 23082

Category

19th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Berber Carpet
Moroccan Berber Carpet

Moroccan Berber Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan Berber carpet.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Classic Antique Oushak Carpet, Circa 1920s
Red Classic Antique Oushak Carpet, Circa 1920s

Red Classic Antique Oushak Carpet, Circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

This 'Turkey Red' west Anatolian town carpet has a Yaprak and palmette pattern derived from 18th century archetypes.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

51044 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02’06 x 08’11. Steeped in tradition and craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs from the Oushak region undergo meticulous washing t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet
Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet

Contemporary 'Marion' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This contemporary and geometric hand-woven rug was inspired in the modern aesthetic of Marion Dorn. Enhancing its flossy textural feel, the field is woven in the pile technique with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Goat Hair

Vintage Turkish Kars Formal Medallion Carpet
Vintage Turkish Kars Formal Medallion Carpet

Vintage Turkish Kars Formal Medallion Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Kars in browns and khaki with an elegant open field central medallion design. 6'7'' x 10'2''

Category

20th Century Turkish Aubusson Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century

Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Red and Gold Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 14'0" L Origin: India Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 21278

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Berber Carpet
Moroccan Berber Carpet

Moroccan Berber Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Moroccan Berber carpet Morocco, mid-20th Century Handwoven.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s

Mid-Century Modern Diamond Pattern Carpet, '80s

Located in MIlano, IT

Mid-Century Modern diamond pattern carpet, '80 Gray geometric carpet with red, yellow, blue and white colored rhombuses, '80s.

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner
Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

Against a bold red backdrop, the Oushak carpet rug features a striking display of geometric forms, creating a vibrant and dynamic visual impact.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkish Mohair Brown Wool Carpet, XXI Century
Turkish Mohair Brown Wool Carpet, XXI Century

Turkish Mohair Brown Wool Carpet, XXI Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This Turkish Mohair Carpet is perfect for anyone who wants to add a touch of luxury to their home.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, Blue Borders
Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, Blue Borders

Antique Oushak Carpet, Salmon Field, Blue Borders

Located in New York, NY

The light pink orange field of this west Anatolian carpet shows a centralized pattern of small palmettes, rosettes blue vinery and leaves, all around a small yellow center.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

18th Century Caucasian Carpet with Harshang Pattern
18th Century Caucasian Carpet with Harshang Pattern

18th Century Caucasian Carpet with Harshang Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

Carpets of this type were found in specific mosques of eastern Anatolia, where they were donated as prestigious gifts.

Category

1760s Armenian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Sultanabad Carpet with Traditional Style
Vintage Indian Sultanabad Carpet with Traditional Style

Vintage Indian Sultanabad Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Timeless yet grounded, this Indian Sultanabad carpet runner carries with it the calm dignity of an heirloom and the soul of an old-world reverie.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Neutral Modern Sivas Carpet
Neutral Modern Sivas Carpet

Neutral Modern Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The large, curved medium brown sickle leaves stand out while the lobed and bulbously-pendanted sandy-straw outline medallion barely registers. The contrast with the sandy cream field...

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Purple Modern Designer Carpet
Purple Modern Designer Carpet

Purple Modern Designer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The light slate ground shows an essentially borderless, allover textile pattern of ivory and buff angular, heart-shaped panels, some pendanted, with palmette inner decor. The ground ...

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Neutral Sivas Carpet
New Neutral Sivas Carpet

New Neutral Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

With a slightly heavier weave, these ultimately Tabriz takeoffs feature, as here, allover rosette and palmette designs, light grounds (here pale brown), and borders of palmettes and,...

Category

2010s Afghan Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary 'Gingham' Carpet
Contemporary 'Gingham' Carpet

Contemporary 'Gingham' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Gingham' Carpet Swedish flat-weave technique.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Beshir Carpet, West Turkestan, Circa 1900
Antique Beshir Carpet, West Turkestan, Circa 1900

Antique Beshir Carpet, West Turkestan, Circa 1900

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Impressive antique Beshir carpet. This carpet takes many motifs known from generations prior within the repertoire of Turkmen weaving ornament but borrows heavily from the more Peris...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug
19th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug

19th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 19th century Turkish Kilim wool carpet rug.

Category

19th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

18th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug
18th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug

18th Century Turkish Kilim Wool Carpet Rug

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique 18th century Turkish kilim wool carpet rug.

Category

18th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Red Oushak Large Carpet, circa 1910s
Antique Red Oushak Large Carpet, circa 1910s

Antique Red Oushak Large Carpet, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

This turkey red west Anatolian large workshop carpet displays an open arrangement of stems, leaves, split acanthus and palmettes, all centred around a double vase composition, detail...

Category

1910s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Style Carpet/Rug
Scandinavian Style Carpet/Rug

Scandinavian Style Carpet/Rug

$1,223Sale Price|20% Off

Scandinavian Style Carpet/Rug

Located in Praha, CZ

- In style of Ege Rya - 1970s.

Category

1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

On request, we clean the carpet professionally and expertly, before shipping.

Category

19th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality, antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern.

Category

20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

On request, we clean the carpet professionally and expertly, before shipping.

Category

19th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

On request, we clean the carpet professionally and expertly, before shipping.

Category

19th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'
Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25'

Located in New York, NY

Italian Contemporary Carpet 'IF-N25' Sardegna, Italy. ca. 2009 Hand-woven Rug 80 % Gray Linen & 20% Cotton The Mediterranean island of Sardinia is known for its beautiful beaches,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Contemporary 'Tatami' Carpet
Contemporary 'Tatami' Carpet

Contemporary 'Tatami' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary 'Tatami' Carpet Single level, cut pile. Design: Bleached silk.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear.

Category

19th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pink and Brown Turkish Kars Carpet
Vintage Pink and Brown Turkish Kars Carpet

Vintage Pink and Brown Turkish Kars Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

77696 Vintage Pink and Brown Turkish Kars Rug Runner, 03'07 x 10'02. Turkish Kars carpet runners, originating from Turkey, are narrow rugs tailored for hallways, entryways, or tight ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Sardinian 'Coperta Tiziana' Carpet
Contemporary Sardinian 'Coperta Tiziana' Carpet

Contemporary Sardinian 'Coperta Tiziana' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Sardinian 'Coperta Tiziana' Carpet Sardinia, Italy. ca. 2009 80% Gray Linen 20% Cotton This textile embodies the ancient and handcrafted artistic tradition of the isl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Natural Fiber

Traditional Rug Handmade Chinese Carpet Area Rug, Red Carpet Living Room Rugs
Traditional Rug Handmade Chinese Carpet Area Rug, Red Carpet Living Room Rugs

Traditional Rug Handmade Chinese Carpet Area Rug, Red Carpet Living Room Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

Traditional rug handmade Chinese carpet area rug- red carpet living room rugs. This bold wool Chinese rug is an excellent accent piece, suitable for both modern and classic spaces.

Category

1980s Chinese Aubusson Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Large Good Quality Pakistani Carpet
Large Good Quality Pakistani Carpet

Large Good Quality Pakistani Carpet

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A good quality oriental carpet of classic sultanabad design, slightly faded to one end, hand knotted, no loss of pile. 273 x 388 cm You are welcome to view this item at our showr...

Category

Early 20th Century Pakistani Anglo-Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk carpet is a breathtaking display of technical mastery, featuring a dense, all over “Isfahan inspired” floral composition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

Antique Oushak Carpet, Beige Field, Persian Style
Antique Oushak Carpet, Beige Field, Persian Style

Antique Oushak Carpet, Beige Field, Persian Style

Located in New York, NY

This western Turkish workshop carpet shows a well-distributed all-over Herati design detailed in brown and green on a beige ground.

Category

1930s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique, Fine, Caucasian Carpet, Rug, Hand Knotted
Antique, Fine, Caucasian Carpet, Rug, Hand Knotted

Antique, Fine, Caucasian Carpet, Rug, Hand Knotted

Located in Berlin, DE

On request, we clean the carpet professionally and expertly, before shipping.

Category

19th Century Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet
Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear.

Category

19th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet
Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear.

Category

Early 20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet 4'4" x 8'10"

Category

1860s Uzbek Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Northeast Anatolian Carpet 'DK-116-17'
Large Northeast Anatolian Carpet 'DK-116-17'

Large Northeast Anatolian Carpet 'DK-116-17'

Located in New York, NY

An unusually large tribal carpet from Northeast Turkey, on the border with the Caucasian region.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Qum Carpet 3.86m x 2.86m
Vintage Qum Carpet 3.86m x 2.86m

Vintage Qum Carpet 3.86m x 2.86m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A stunning vintage Qum carpet woven in the third quarter of the 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Collectibles Caucasian Verne “Akstafa”, 19th Century Kilim Carpet
Collectibles Caucasian Verne “Akstafa”, 19th Century Kilim Carpet

Collectibles Caucasian Verne “Akstafa”, 19th Century Kilim Carpet

Located in Ferrara, IT

The masterful use of complex composition and geometric shapes has made this carpet extremely attractive. The skillful use of brilliant colours instantly delivers a particular effect ...

Category

19th Century Caucasian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rosy Red Gray Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet
Zabihi Collection Rosy Red Gray Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet

Zabihi Collection Rosy Red Gray Antique Turkish Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Finely woven Turkish Sivas carpet with Classic medallion and border, predominant color accents in gray and red.

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet

Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Kilim composition - The Gate design. Moroccan rare panels:white & brown striped. The stitch: regular herringbone with button stitch on the edges.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet
Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet

Mid-20th Century Vintage Kilim Composition Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage kilim composition - The Gate design. Vintage Turkish panels, coarse weave, oatmeal with soft camel color stripes. The stitch: simple-strengthened & button stitch on the e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Used Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used carpets available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used carpets — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Used carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern used carpets are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made used carpets over the years, but those made by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mehraban Rugs and Märta Måås-Fjetterström are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Carpets?

Prices for used carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used carpets begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,239.

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. 

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