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Caucasian Chirvan Carpet, 19th Century - N° 730
Caucasian Chirvan Carpet, 19th Century - N° 730

Caucasian Chirvan Carpet, 19th Century - N° 730

Located in Paris, FR

N° 730, hand knotted Caucasian carpet style chirvan from 19th century. High quality, beautiful

Category

Mid-19th Century Caucasian Rustic 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

Mid-20th century vintage Kilim composition carpet Boggeri design Turkish panels, circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Antique Caucasian Zeikhur Carpet, Alpan Kuba Design
Antique Caucasian Zeikhur Carpet, Alpan Kuba Design

Antique Caucasian Zeikhur Carpet, Alpan Kuba Design

Located in Beirut, LB

This exceptional 19th-century gallery carpet originates from the Zeikhur district in the Daghestan

Category

1890s Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet
Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet

Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

in any home or office environment. Handmade Carpet, Square Chinese Rug Art Deco Rug, Antique Rug

Category

1930s Chinese Khotan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet
Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet

Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

-knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs inspired by the Persian Shah Abbasi period, typically

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet
Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet

Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet

Located in Stamford, CT

A finely knotted coffee or Foyar oriental carpet. This highly desirable carpet is sure to make a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Used Carpets

Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s
Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s

Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s

$2,238Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Bauhaus Geometric Carpet, 1940s

Located in Praha, CZ

A unique modernist rug with a geometric pattern in the Bauhaus style. The bold colors and simple pattern will give your space an original artistic touch. This 80-year-old rug looks ...

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkish Sivas Carpet, Neutral Palette, circa 1930s
Turkish Sivas Carpet, Neutral Palette, circa 1930s

Turkish Sivas Carpet, Neutral Palette, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

This spot-distressed eastern Turkish city carpet shows an almost completely subdued beige palette

Category

1930s Turkish Tribal Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

651 - Turkmène Tekke Chuval Carpet, 19th Century
651 - Turkmène Tekke Chuval Carpet, 19th Century

651 - Turkmène Tekke Chuval Carpet, 19th Century

By Manufacture Royale De Samadet Landes

Located in Paris, FR

Hand knotted carpet in a Turkmène factory. High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse

Category

1850s Turkish Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Carpet Design, 1980, Very Special Designs
Large Carpet Design, 1980, Very Special Designs

Large Carpet Design, 1980, Very Special Designs

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large carpet design, 1980, very special designs, the fabric material is synthetic.

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Synthetic Resin

Early 20th Century Samarkand Carpet
Early 20th Century Samarkand Carpet

Early 20th Century Samarkand Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Central Asian Samarkand carpet with unusual floral pattern surrounded by a

Category

Early 20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Modern Wool and Silk German Carpet
Contemporary Modern Wool and Silk German Carpet

Contemporary Modern Wool and Silk German Carpet

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Discover this exquisite modern carpet adorned with animal motifs, meticulously handmade from a

Category

2010s German Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Carpet, Wool Weave, Elegant Design
Antique Carpet, Wool Weave, Elegant Design

Antique Carpet, Wool Weave, Elegant Design

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 282 - Elegant old carpet of great quality wool and weaving, woven in the East country in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet

Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet

Located in Gainesville, VA

This exquisite Turkish Silk rug, originating from Turkey, is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of Turkish weavers. Woven from 100% silk, it offers a luxurious sheen ...

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

Very Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug/Carpet
Very Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug/Carpet

Very Fine Turkish Hereke Silk Rug/Carpet

Located in Gainesville, VA

A truly stunning 100% silk Turkish Hereke rug, this exceptional piece hails from Turkey in the mid-20th century. Hand-knotted with the utmost precision and care, it showcases the exq...

Category

1950s Turkish Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

Very Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet
Very Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet

Very Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug/Carpet

Located in Gainesville, VA

A stunning 100% silk Turkish Hereke rug that orignated from Turkey in the late 20th century. This piece is fully hand-knotted and is in excellent condition. Feel free to message me r...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

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: 6'4" W x 8'5" L

Category

19th Century Turkmen 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: 7'5" W x 9'11" L

Category

19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century
Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century

Located in Dublin, NH

Ersari Main Carpet, 19th century Additional Information: Dimensions: 7'8" W x 9'10" L

Category

19th Century Asian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet

Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants of Tabriz, a large

Category

Early 20th Century Malayer Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"
Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted  colors 11'7" 14'8"

Antique Oushak Carpet, Muted colors 11'7" 14'8"

Located in Evanston, IL

Step into a world of refined beauty with our exquisite Antique Ushak Carpet, a true masterpiece

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s
Antique Turkish Oushak Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s

Antique Turkish Oushak Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent west Turkish carpet is in the classical Ottoman style somewhat removed with d

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Netural Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s
Antique Netural Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s

Antique Netural Turkish Oushak Carpet, circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Somewhat in the popular Heriz style, this western Turkish town carpet shows a lobed and pendanted

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Antique Indian Lahore Carpet based on Mughal Design
RugsOnNet Antique Indian Lahore Carpet based on Mughal Design

RugsOnNet Antique Indian Lahore Carpet based on Mughal Design

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century N. Indian Lahore Carpet based on Mughal Design 18' x 21'6" - 550 X 655

Category

1920s Indian Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Shabby Chic Vintage Anatolian Deco Carpet
Blue Shabby Chic Vintage Anatolian Deco Carpet

Blue Shabby Chic Vintage Anatolian Deco Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Shabby chic Turkish Anatolian carpet, navy blue field, predominant accents in green, soft red, soft

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Overdyed Oushak Carpet
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Overdyed Oushak Carpet

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Overdyed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920
Antique Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920

Antique Samarkand Carpet, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This masterfully knotted early 20th century samarkand carpet depicts a floral pattern at its center

Category

Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78952 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug, 06'07 x 08'06. This handwoven wool antique Caucasian Shirvan kilim rug, crafted in the southern Caucasus during the late 19th century, is a...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Bohemian 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: 6'4" W x 9'0" L Origin

Category

19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Vita Spetsporten" Carpet
Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Vita Spetsporten" Carpet

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Vita Spetsporten" Carpet

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fjetterström designed the “Gothic Portal” carpet in 1934, after a trip to Knossos where she saw

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

1960's Golden Turkish Tulu Angora Carpet
1960's Golden Turkish Tulu Angora Carpet

1960's Golden Turkish Tulu Angora Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

73979 Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug, 04’02 x 05’00. Golden Whispers of Anatolia: Vintage Turkish Angora Wool Tulu Rug. Bathed in the luminous glow of golden hues, this hand-knotted vintag...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Used Carpets

Materials

Angora

Zabihi Collection Striped Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet
Zabihi Collection Striped Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet

Zabihi Collection Striped Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet

Located in New York, NY

a fun and colorful mid-20th-century Turkish Tulu Rug 5'7'' x 7'11''  

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Used Carpets

Materials

Angora

Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Accent Size Inspired Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet 4'2'' x 6'2''

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish American Classical Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, 1970
Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, 1970

Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, 1970

By Renata Bonfanti

Located in Berlin, DE

This unique carpet by the Venetian artist and designer Renata Bonfanti is made of handwoven wool

Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Scattter Carpet
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Scattter Carpet

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Scattter Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish Tulu prayer rug with saturated colors in predominant purple with Lime green and orange tones Measures: 2'1'' x 4'2".  

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Black Leather Carpet
Black Leather Carpet

Black Leather Carpet

$663Sale Price|20% Off

Black Leather Carpet

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1409 - Black leather with edges without waviness, so it adhere perfectly to the floor. Naturally elegant, it fits everywhere. Now with an interesting price because I'm closing m...

Category

2010s Brazilian International Style Used Carpets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Colorful Vintage Room Size Size Inspired Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet 10'4'' x 13'7''

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish American Classical Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Foo Dogs Carpet
Foo Dogs Carpet

Foo Dogs Carpet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Asian textile with foo dogs in 100% wool. This would be great in any room decor. Wonderful details and colors.

Category

1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk Persian Room Size Wool Oriental Carpet C1930
Antique Sarouk Persian Room Size Wool Oriental Carpet C1930

Antique Sarouk Persian Room Size Wool Oriental Carpet C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Sarouk Persian Room Size Wool Oriental Carpet C1930 Measures - 142" x 107" x 1/2" An

Category

Early 20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet
Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet

Contemporary Italian 'Marion III' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Marion III 100% cotton. Sardinia, Italy. The Mediterranean island of Sardinia is known for its beautiful beaches, its pecorino cheese and, increasingly, for its unusual textile tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Carpet with Modern Style
Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Carpet with Modern Style

Contemporary Patchwork Cowhide Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

76987 Leather Cowhide Rug, 03'01 x 04'07. Evoking the timeless allure of nature’s palette, this handcrafted exquisite, leather cowhide rug is a captivating celebration of material el...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Carpet, Missoni, 1980s
Carpet, Missoni, 1980s

Carpet, Missoni, 1980s

By Missoni

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Cina, 1980’s Handknotted, polychrome wool 168 x 240 cm

Category

1980s Chinese Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Carpet, ca. 1920
Vintage European Carpet, ca. 1920

Vintage European Carpet, ca. 1920

Located in Ferrara, IT

This large European carpet measuring 545 × 510 cm (17' 10" × 16' 8") knotted around 1920 is in an

Category

Early 20th Century European Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.
Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry, 20th century. Colorful and very detailed Hereke

Category

20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk, Cork

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century
light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century

Located in Berlin, DE

light, fine Hereke bridge/carpet/tapestry 20th century very detailed Hereke carpet in various

Category

20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Silk, Cork

Vintage Afghani Ersari Design Carpet
Vintage Afghani Ersari Design Carpet

Vintage Afghani Ersari Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

design carpet made in Afghanistan circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 9'1" x 12'3".

Category

1970s Afghan Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet
Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet

Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

because it has more luster than the wool surrounding it. This classic and traditional carpet will look

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Tulu Small Plush Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug Measures: 2'7" x 3'5".  

Category

20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet
Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet

Fine Antique French Aubusson Carpet

Located in New York, NY

condition for this antique French tapestry-woven carpet.

Category

Early 1900s French Aubusson Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Carpet
Antique Khotan Carpet

Antique Khotan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Khotan rugs are woven in Sinkiang province in western China, also known as East Turkestan. They are often called Samarkand rugs after the central Asian city where they were traded. ...

Category

1930s East Turkestani Khotan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Midcentury Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia
Midcentury Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia

Midcentury Design Geometric Rug / Carpet, 1970s / Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- around 1970s - Czechoslovakia - original and good condition - well preserved, cleaned

Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red and Green Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Red and Green Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Red and Green Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

73915 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 06'02. Immerse yourself in a hand knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug woven with threads of Anatolian history and hues softened by the gentle...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

1960's Organic Modern Turkish Wool Carpet
1960's Organic Modern Turkish Wool Carpet

1960's Organic Modern Turkish Wool Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

52133 Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 04’09 x 06’09. Step into a realm of serene prestige with this extraordinary hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas rug—an exclusive heirloom infused...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Revival Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78770 Antique Caucasian Baku Rug, 05'04 x 12'10. Caucasian Baku rugs are a type of rug originating from the Caucasus region, particularly from the city of Baku, which is the capital ...

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet
Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet

Antique Central Asian Turkoman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

An antique central Asian Turkoman carpet from the early 20th century. Measures: 6' 5" x 9' 11"

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal 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. 

Questions About Used Carpets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carpet balls were used to play the game Parlour ball. This Victorian-era indoor game is related to bocce ball or lawn bowling. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carpet balls from top sellers around the world.