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Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet
Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Sparta carpet made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 8'10" x 12'8".

Category

1970s Turkish Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

In the realm where enchantment and elegance intertwine, behold this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug, a carpet woven with threads of magic and dreams. At its heart lies a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Modern Striped Kilim Rug, Blue Carpet Kilims Area Rug
Handmade Carpet Modern Striped Kilim Rug, Blue Carpet Kilims Area Rug

Handmade Carpet Modern Striped Kilim Rug, Blue Carpet Kilims Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade striped Kilim rug- transitional blue carpet Kilims area rug Handmade carpet modern striped Kilim rug- blue carpet Kilims area rug Handwoven Indian Kilim 183 x 275cm (6 x 9...

Category

1990s Indian Organic Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia
Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia

Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Tabriz carpet, Northwest Persia approximately 304 by 203cm; 10ft., 6ft. 6in.

Category

20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vintage Red Overdyed Carpet
Vintage Red Overdyed Carpet

Vintage Red Overdyed Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This distressed and orange-red overdyed carpet shows several random vertical, ecru zig-zags dominating a black squiggle pattern.

Category

1940s Turkish Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950s vintage. Size measures 5'9" x 8'1".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Amritzar Carpet, circa 1920
Amritzar Carpet, circa 1920

Amritzar Carpet, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

Amritsar rugs have a soft earthy palette and burgundies are woven on a cotton foundation with a high-quality wool pile. This carpet has a design of elegantly drawn rising palmettes o...

Category

1920s Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 4'10" x 9'7".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures: 4'11" x 9'1".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Urban Sivas Carpet
Vintage Urban Sivas Carpet

Vintage Urban Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This well-woven eastern Turkish urban carpet has a subdued palette emphasizing beige, sand, tan and buff, with a reduced pattern of narrow horizontal stripes with abstract leaf and f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Overdyed Carpet, Aqua
Vintage Overdyed Carpet, Aqua

Vintage Overdyed Carpet, Aqua

Located in New York, NY

This light aqua Turkish overdyed carpet shows an all-over rust spiral tendril pattern within a simple border accented with 'lollipop' flowers.

Category

1940s Turkish Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 6' x 8'5".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 7' x 9'6".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 7'4" x 10'1".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'11" x 8'10".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Arraiolos Carpet, 1960
Arraiolos Carpet, 1960

Arraiolos Carpet, 1960

Located in New York, NY

Arraiolos carpet Portugal, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Portuguese Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet
Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet 100% Cotton

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Turkish Konya Carpet
Vintage Turkish Konya Carpet

Vintage Turkish Konya Carpet

$1,750Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Turkish Konya Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Turkish Konya carpet with a red plushy pile and charcoal border.

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'3" x 9'6".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 5'10" x 8'10".

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 6'2" x 9'9".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 5'8" x 9'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 4'11" x 8'8".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 6'9" x 9'4".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 7'9" x 8'9".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 6'8" x 8'10".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet
Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet Herringbone pattern, 90% wool and 10% cotton.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'1" x 8'8".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 5'11" x 9'5".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 4'10" x 7'9".

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Senne Carpet Mini
Vintage Senne Carpet Mini

Vintage Senne Carpet Mini

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Senne rug measuring 3.6 x 4.8 feet. It features a vibrant central medallion surrounded by intricate floral and geometric motifs in rich shades of red, navy, and iv...

Category

Early 20th Century Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1990's vintage. Size measures 7'4" x 9'10".

Category

1990s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'11" x 11'3".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 7'9" x 11'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 5'6" x 9'6".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Anatolian Oushak Carpet
Antique Anatolian Oushak Carpet

Antique Anatolian Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The pile is low and there are a few worn spots in this subdued carpet.    

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 6'1" x 9'7".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 6'5" x 10'8".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 5' x 7'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet
Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Vintage Distressed Oushak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak carpet made in Turkey circa 1990's vintage. Size measures 7' x 11'5".

Category

1990s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet
Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

$23,999Sale Price|33% Off

Antique Angora Oushak Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

The softness of the angora wool compliments the spectacular charm of this Ushak carpet.

Category

1880s Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet
Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet

$3,200Sale Price|23% Off

Symbolic Turkish Sivas Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A highly inspiring directional Turkish sivas carpet woven for the Turkish government. Inscribed is the name of the regime at the time, "OSMANI".

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Campaign Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

51391 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'00 x 06'10. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug presents a harmonious interplay of color and design, symbolizing the union of contr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Agra Carpet
19th Century Agra Carpet

19th Century Agra Carpet

Located in Dublin, NH

The ivory background and ruby-red accents of this 19th century Agra corridor carpet reflect its Mughal Indian heritage. Flowers in a Perianate style are drawn in two directions emana...

Category

19th Century Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

51811 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'01 x 09'03. This hand knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes a royal essence, woven meticulously by skilled artisans. Its captivating composit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

52412 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 08'10. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner exemplifies the harmonious blend of tribal allure and the rich culture of Anatolian heritage. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

52413 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'06 x 08'07. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner beautifully exemplifies the rich tradition of Anatolian weaving. Its hand-knotted wool craftsm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53648 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'09 x 03'06. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug encapsulates a striking interplay of color and design, manifesting a timeless appea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Carpet
Antique Indian Agra Carpet

Antique Indian Agra Carpet

$7,500Sale Price|24% Off

Antique Indian Agra Carpet

Located in Port Washington, NY

Thus creating a long lasting and durable carpet. 9x11.6. Please contact us from more info.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Used Carpets

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

50744 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 14'08. Turkish Oushak rugs, infused with antique allure and adorned in understated colors, undergo a meticulous washing process that preserv...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet
Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet

Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

EBRR153 Vintage Runner rug traditional carpet geometric wool carpet 105 x 280cm.       

Category

1970s Afghan Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners
Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners

Antique Rugs, Runner Rugs Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs, Shirvan Carpet Runners

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique rugs, Runner rugs handmade carpet Oriental rugs, Shirvan carpet Runners. We have a vast range of oriental rugs available in many sizes and designs.

Category

1890s Caucasian Kazak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Antique Sumak Kuba Carpet
Antique Sumak Kuba Carpet

Antique Sumak Kuba Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Wool Sumak stitch (warp wrapping) on a wool foundation The light slate field shows three large and connected diamonds uniformly enclosing octagons with “Crivelli stars”. Ecru sand bo...

Category

1910s Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet
Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

73785 Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'05 X 06'05. This classic-style hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug merges French Provincial and Rococo Romanticism with timel...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

50743 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 x 14'00. Turkish Oushak rugs, imbued with antique charm and adorned in subdued colors, undergo a meticulous washing process that safeguards th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

50585 Vintage Neutral Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 14'08. Immersed in classic Anatolian tradition and crafted with meticulous artisanal skill, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs origi...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53676 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'01 x 07'10. Drenched in tradition and artisanal craftsmanship, antique-washed Turkish Oushak rugs originating from the Oushak region undergo a me...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Carpet - 19th Century
Antique Kazak Carpet - 19th Century

Antique Kazak Carpet - 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Woven with a confident hand and expressive design, this runner embodies the enduring character and visual strength of late 19th century Kazak carpets, valued for their decorative imp...

Category

19th Century Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Carpet, mid-19th century

Carpet, mid-19th century

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Bessarabia, mid-19th century Flat hand-woven polychrome wool 360 x 180 cm

Category

Mid-19th Century 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.