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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

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 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 Turkish Deco Carpet
Vintage Turkish Deco Carpet

Vintage Turkish Deco Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The largest mid-20th century Central Anatolian Turkish deco carpet we have ever seen of its kind. Rug was woven with intent to sell to the United States market based on the design an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton, 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

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

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...

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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

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 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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Caucasian Kazak carpet
Antique Caucasian Kazak carpet

Antique Caucasian Kazak carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

An outstanding and highly decorative late 19th century Caucasian Kazak carpet, measuring 5' x 9'6", hand-knotted in wool on wool foundation.

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

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

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

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...

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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

Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Rug Green Wool Oriental Carpet for Sale
Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Rug Green Wool Oriental Carpet for Sale

Antique Rug, Handmade Carpet, Turkish Rug Green Wool Oriental Carpet for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique rug, handmade carpet, Turkish rug green wool oriental carpet for sale.

Category

1950s Azerbaijani Hollywood Regency Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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 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

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

Cheerful 19th Century Agra Carpet
Cheerful 19th Century Agra Carpet

Cheerful 19th Century Agra Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Situated at the heart of woven carpet production in India from the Mughal period up until the end of British rule, Agra carpets are synonymous with woven productions of the Indian su...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Agra 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.       

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1970s Afghan Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Oushak Mansion Carpet
Antique Oushak Mansion Carpet

Antique Oushak Mansion Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Huge bottehs accent the corners ol the pale green "bookcover"sub- field centred by an unusual double pendant slate medallion with long knob extenders. The slate border presents a dou...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large rattan carpet
Large rattan carpet

Large rattan carpet

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Rare large rattan hand made carpet. Beautiful high quality work.

Category

1970s Used Carpets

Materials

Rattan

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

The floral vine-scroll border acts as a neutral frame for this elegant French-influenced gallery carpet.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Carpet Armenian Rug, Blue and Orange Caucasian Carpet Living Room Rug
Antique Carpet Armenian Rug, Blue and Orange Caucasian Carpet Living Room Rug

Antique Carpet Armenian Rug, Blue and Orange Caucasian Carpet Living Room Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Perfect for use as a bedroom rug, living area rug or even office rug. Antique carpet Armenian rug- blue and orange Caucasian carpet living room rug

Category

1920s Caucasian Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Mixing Armenian and French elements create a magnificent carpet here.

Category

1890s Armenian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hemp Kilim Square Carpet
Vintage Hemp Kilim Square Carpet

Vintage Hemp Kilim Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand woven Turkish Hemp Kilim square carpet made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 5'11" x 7'.

Category

1970s Turkish Kilim Used Carpets

Materials

Hemp

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet
Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

Antique Afghan Ersari Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The rich brownish red field supports three columns of octagonal guls detailed in burnt apricot, green and dark blue-green. The stepped lozenge border is similarly colored and so are ...

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Oushak Carpet
Oversized Antique Oushak Carpet

Oversized Antique Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

The rich Turkey red field displays five complete and two half columns of the Smyrna Yaprak and palmette pattern in detail shades of green and light blue. The tonally en suite border ...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug in blue-green, beige and brown. Measures: 4.6'' x 6.2''.

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Austrian Carpet
Antique Austrian Carpet

Antique Austrian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This thick pile carpet has a tan field with a small all-over repeating pattern of fat eight pointed brown tiles on the beige-tan field.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet
Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet

Vintage Turkish Tulu Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Rug circa 20th century. Measures: 4'6" x 5'10".  

Category

20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century
Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" W x 9'2" L Origin: Turkmenistan Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 19546

Category

19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century
Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Yomut Main Carpet, 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'6" x 10'6" Origin: Turkmenistan Period: 19th Century Rug ID: 23027

Category

19th Century Turkmen Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet
Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet

Earth-toned Antique Karabagh Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Decorating the border is an all-over pattern of shrubs and ‘botehs’ creating an overall alluring and rich carpet.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Attractive Antique Daghestan Gallery Carpet
Attractive Antique Daghestan Gallery Carpet

Attractive Antique Daghestan Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

In this present example, one finds a polychrome bed of stylized palmettes lined up along the carpet. Accompanying the palmettes, are rosettes, emblems, flowerheads, and other tribal ...

Category

Early 1900s Russian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Attractive Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Attractive Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Attractive Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

The border area consists of floral elements on a pale turqoise color adding a fresh accent to the carpet's field.

Category

Early 1900s Armenian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Colorful Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Enlarge polychrome palmettes coupled with lozenge medallions and botanical constructs contrast with the deep charcoal field to create an aesthetically pleasing carpet. A characterist...

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Bold Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

The border area meanwhile is a traditional Karabagh vine-scroll border guarding the interior of the carpet.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Colorful Shag Carpet from Egypt
Colorful Shag Carpet from Egypt

Colorful Shag Carpet from Egypt

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Colorful Shag Carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Used Carpets

Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Decorative Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

The border area meanwhile is a traditional Karabagh vine-scroll border guarding the interior of the carpet.

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

These elements combine to create a colorful carpet that seems elongated due to the "infinity-effect" created by the repeated designs.

Category

1890s Armenian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

20th Century Indian Agra Carpet
20th Century Indian Agra Carpet

20th Century Indian Agra Carpet

Located in Gainesville, VA

A stunning 20th-century Indian Agra carpet, measuring 14 feet 9 inches in width and 16 feet in length.

Category

20th Century Indian Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Abstract Wool Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Abstract Wool Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

Abstract Wool Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Antonín Kybal 1

Located in Praha, CZ

This large wool rug features a dynamic, abstract composition that perfectly captures the energy of the Modernist movement. The design utilizes a bold palette of deep red, vibrant yel...

Category

1650s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Mahal Carpet, circa 1930s
Oversized Antique Mahal Carpet, circa 1930s

Oversized Antique Mahal Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

An oversized antique Persian Mahal carpet with a deep indigo field of all-over floral vinery framed by a broad terracotta border of scrolling palmettes.

Category

1930s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yamoud Carpet 293x202cm
Antique Turkmen Yamoud Carpet 293x202cm

Antique Turkmen Yamoud Carpet 293x202cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Antique Turkmen Yamoud Carpet with Kepse Gul Turkmen Carpets have always been a sought after decorating items.

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Late 19th Century Central Asian 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.