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Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet
Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

$23,000Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A well-woven, unusual city carpet needing bold, overscaled furnishings. •Hand-knotted in India •Cotton and Wool •One-of-a-kind •Measures: 8' 8" x 15' 2"

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet
Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic Antique Caucasian Sumak carpet or rug. An impressive antique flat-weave carpet or rug from the Caucasus, woven in the intricate "Sumak" brocading technique, with rich detai...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sumak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet
Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1960s Bulgarian Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet
Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Cited measurements in description are accurate within a few inches of actual size for room size and smaller. Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depe...

Category

1960s Bulgarian Tabriz Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indian Damask Design Carpet
Vintage Indian Damask Design Carpet

Vintage Indian Damask Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Cited measurements in description are accurate within a few inches of actual size for room size and smaller. Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depe...

Category

1990s Indian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet
Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

$7,600Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Indian Cotton Agra Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Indian Cotton Agra carpet from the mid-20th century. A classic all cotton northern Indian Agra carpet with two medallions on a pale straw ground with nude secondary tones i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Indian Isfahan Design Carpet
Vintage Indian Isfahan Design Carpet

Vintage Indian Isfahan Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1990s Indian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indian Bijar Design Carpet
Vintage Indian Bijar Design Carpet

Vintage Indian Bijar Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1990s Indian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indian Doroksh Design Carpet
Vintage Indian Doroksh Design Carpet

Vintage Indian Doroksh Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1990s Indian Other Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

‘Kungsmattan' Carpet by Aina Kånge, 1950s
‘Kungsmattan' Carpet by Aina Kånge, 1950s

‘Kungsmattan' Carpet by Aina Kånge, 1950s

By Aina Kånge

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This preservation enhances the carpet’s appeal as an authentic mid-century textile piece.

Category

1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Kashan Design Carpet
Vintage Indian Kashan Design Carpet

Vintage Indian Kashan Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Large and oversize carpet measurements may carry greater disparities depending on finishing process, and inherent variation found in hand knotted carpets.

Category

1980s Indian Kashan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Agra Carpet, 8'11" × 11'8"
19th Century Agra Carpet, 8'11" × 11'8"

19th Century Agra Carpet, 8'11" × 11'8"

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century, 8'11" × 11'8" Additional Information Dimensions: 8'11" × 11'8" Origin: India Period: Late 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Condition: Selvedges re-...

Category

19th Century Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Karabagh Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Full Pile Antique Karabagh rug with intricate geometric design from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Size: 4' x 7'9".

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

1970s Pakistani Wool Handwoven Carpet
1970s Pakistani Wool Handwoven Carpet

1970s Pakistani Wool Handwoven Carpet

Located in Stamford, CT

A 1970s Pakistani wool handwoven carpet having a very tightly woven loom with birds, rabbits, trees and deer in a forest.

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Kashan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Beshir Main Carpet - 19th Century Turkmen Beshir Main Carpet
Antique Beshir Main Carpet - 19th Century Turkmen Beshir Main Carpet

Antique Beshir Main Carpet - 19th Century Turkmen Beshir Main Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This antique Besir carpet dates from the 19th century and has a rich historical and cultural heritage.

Category

19th Century Central Asian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Geometric Kilim Rug Handwoven Carpet Orange Wool Kilims Carpet
Geometric Kilim Rug Handwoven Carpet Orange Wool Kilims Carpet

Geometric Kilim Rug Handwoven Carpet Orange Wool Kilims Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Perfect for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug, entranceway rug, or rug for your dining room or kitchen Runner. 102 x 165 cm Kilim rug handwoven carpet orange wool Kilims car...

Category

1990s Afghan Kilim Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet
1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet

1940's Turkoman Turkish Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

A Turkish Turkoman rug is a handwoven carpet from the Turkoman tribes. These rugs are renowned for their geometric patterns, especially the gul motif, and rich color palette dominate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkestan Spanish Colonial Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

5.4x8.7 Ft Gray Modern Area Rug, Room Size Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet
5.4x8.7 Ft Gray Modern Area Rug, Room Size Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet

5.4x8.7 Ft Gray Modern Area Rug, Room Size Carpet, Handmade Living Room Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...

Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug
Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique rugs, French Savonnerie carpet, Beige Floral carpet rug Measures: 274 x 365 cm.

Category

1870s French Aubusson Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material, Carbon Fiber

Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900
Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900

Caucasian Sumak Carpet, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

Caucasian Sumak carpet, c. 1900 Additional Information Dimensions: 11'6" x 13'8" Origin: Caucasus Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 20292

Category

Early 1900s Caucasian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkmen Carpet
Early 20th Century Turkmen Carpet

Early 20th Century Turkmen Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Uzbek Turkmen carpet with geometric floral pattern surrounded by a complementary border.

Category

1930s Uzbek Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Agra Carpet
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Agra Carpet

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Agra Carpet

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Elevate your surroundings with the splendor of our carpets and tapestries – where art meets expertise."

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet
Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet

Chinese Yellow and Blue Carpet

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (late 19th century) high pile carpet with a yellow field and blue and ochre details. (11 3/4' x 17 1/3') Rug is in antique condition and has wear and damages (pleas...

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Carpets

Materials

Tapestry

19th Century Karachoff Kazak Carpet
19th Century Karachoff Kazak Carpet

19th Century Karachoff Kazak Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Karachoff Kazak carpet with three central diamond medallions surrounded by tribal motifs, with a multiple layered border.

Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Serab Design Carpet
Antique Turkish Serab Design Carpet

Antique Turkish Serab Design Carpet

$3,120Sale Price|36% Off

Antique Turkish Serab Design Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

The angular style of antique carpets from Serab bears some similarity to tribal Bakshaish rugs and those made by Kashgai weavers.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Carpet
Antique Khotan Carpet

Antique Khotan Carpet

Located in Evanston, IL

Khotan, an ancient Buddhist kingdom, was located on a branch of the famous Silk Road in Eastern Turkestan, in what is modern-day Xinjiang, China. Carpets from this region, though mad...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkestan Khotan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Carpet by Gaetano Pesce
Carpet by Gaetano Pesce

Carpet by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Expansion

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautifully woven wool rug by Gaetano Pesce is striking for its vibrant colours. It is the ‘Moresco’ model. It bears the manufacturer’s label.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Most decorative
Antique Oushak Carpet, Most decorative

Antique Oushak Carpet, Most decorative

Located in Evanston, IL

Admiration Across Continents: Oushak carpets, with their timeless beauty, have long been cherished by admirers of antique Ottoman rugs.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Huge Design Geometric Carpet, 1960s
Huge Design Geometric Carpet, 1960s

Huge Design Geometric Carpet, 1960s

$2,318Sale Price|20% Off

Huge Design Geometric Carpet, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960s, Czechoslovakia - Kilim carpet, double sided - professionally cleansed - partly missing fringes.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Floral Design Carpet -  19th Century
Antique Floral Design Carpet -  19th Century

Antique Floral Design Carpet - 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring an intricate, intertwined all-over lattice system densely packed with stylized palm...

Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Rare size Persian Heriz carpet with an ivory ground and red border.

Category

20th Century Serapi Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

817 - Turkish Carpet, 19th Century
817 - Turkish Carpet, 19th Century

817 - Turkish Carpet, 19th Century

By Manufacture Royale De Samadet Landes

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

1950s Turkish Rustic Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Carpet 409x304cm
Vintage Afghan Kilim Carpet 409x304cm

Vintage Afghan Kilim Carpet 409x304cm

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

A decorative Vintage Afghan Kilim With neutral colours and decorative design this has light grey, grey and cream natural colours with bands of guls and cheque design and a star cream...

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.29m x 2.12m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.29m x 2.12m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.29m x 2.12m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An exceptional antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1900. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rare deep blue field surrounded by an unusual light camel border.

Category

Early 1900s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

19th Century Handmade Wool Carpet

19th Century Handmade Wool Carpet

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century handmade wool carpet in blue colors with geometrical figures. circa 1860

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Carpet by Missoni
Carpet by Missoni

Carpet by Missoni

By Missoni

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Handknotted, polychrome wool.  

Category

1980s Chinese Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet

Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in Stamford, CT

A contemporary hand-knotted wool carpet.

Category

2010s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet
Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Sardinian Carpet Sardegna, Italy. ca. 2009 90 % White and Melange Wool & 10% Cotton This textile is created with a rice stitch creating Roman / Greek motif.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Natural Fiber, Wool

19th Century Persian Doroksh Carpet
19th Century Persian Doroksh Carpet

19th Century Persian Doroksh Carpet

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Persian Doroksh carpet with wonderful central tree of life pattern surrounded by a floral patterned border.

Category

20th Century Unknown Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 2.96m x 2.15m
Antique Heriz Carpet 2.96m x 2.15m

Antique Heriz Carpet 2.96m x 2.15m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border.

Category

1920s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Turkish Inspired Flat-Weave Carpet
Turkish Inspired Flat-Weave Carpet

Turkish Inspired Flat-Weave Carpet

$4,500Sale Price|22% Off

Turkish Inspired Flat-Weave Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind flat-weave carpet with a piled modern designed derived from old hand-spun wool used to make vintage Turkish Tulu rugs. 8'3'' x 10'6''

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Oushak Carpet, circa 1910s
Blue Oushak Carpet, circa 1910s

Blue Oushak Carpet, circa 1910s

Located in New York, NY

This antique west Anatolian workshop carpet shows a sand field centered by a graphite blue sharply stepped medallion with a central octogram.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Ivory Background Amritsar Carpet
Antique Ivory Background Amritsar Carpet

Antique Ivory Background Amritsar Carpet

Located in Milan, IT

Together with Agras, Amritsar carpets were commissioned by the British nobility during the colonial period to decorate their castles and manors and represent one of the most desirabl...

Category

1890s Indian Agra Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Peking Carpet
Antique Peking Carpet

Antique Peking Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Chinese Peking carpet made in China circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 9'1" x 11'6".

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet
Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet

Early 20th Century Hereke Silk Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The central medallion designs and detailed edge work reflect the high-quality weaving techniques typical of Hereke carpets. Artistic Design and Fine Workmanship Hereke carpets are k...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

Late 19th Century Antique Agra Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Agra Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Agra Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

A Timeless Beauty from the Heart of India: The Late 19th Century Agra Carpet This extraordinary Agra carpet is a masterfully woven work of art produced in the Agra region of India i...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Traditional Carpet Oriental Rug Cream Beige Rug Handmade Carpet
Traditional Carpet Oriental Rug Cream Beige Rug Handmade Carpet

Traditional Carpet Oriental Rug Cream Beige Rug Handmade Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This cream rug is made with or all handspun wool, with the colour coming from organic vegetable dyes. This carpet features an all-over floral design with an ivory background contrast...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Sultanabad Used Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet
Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Late of 19th Century Ushak Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This unique antique Ushak carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the timeless elegance and mastery of Ottoman carpet art.

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53642 Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'09 x 02'00. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exquisitely manifests the essence of biophilic design by merging natural ele...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53645 Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Rug, 02'02 x 02'02. This hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug showcases a sophisticated geometric symmetry infused with a rich tableau of cultu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53646 Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'11 x 02'04. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug, woven by hand from fine wool, exudes a refined elegance and understated charm that make it a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet
Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Vintage Square Turkish Oushak Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

53647 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 01'09 x 02'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug offers a strikingly understated yet elegantly detailed aesthetic that complements n...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53918 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'06. This hand-woven wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner captivates with a harmonious blend of bright and soft earth-tones, ...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.77m x 2.68m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.77m x 2.68m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.77m x 2.68m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a soft terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border.

Category

1920s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.68m x 2.65m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.68m x 2.65m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.68m x 2.65m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An exceptional antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border.

Category

1920s Used Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th century Hereke Silk Carpet
Early 20th century Hereke Silk Carpet

Early 20th century Hereke Silk Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Silk Hereke Carpet - Early 20th Century This exquisite Hereke carpet, woven in the early 20th century, stands as a refined example of the Ottoman palace weaving tradition.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Used Carpets

Materials

Silk

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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.