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Persian Bolster Rug Pillow
Persian Bolster Rug Pillow

Persian Bolster Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Bolster size Pillow made from a persian lilihanrug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 12'' x 23''.

Category

20th Century Tabriz Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Traditional Persian Rug Pillow
Traditional Persian Rug Pillow

Traditional Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillowmade from a 19th-century Persian Farahan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided Measures: 16'' x 22''.

Category

19th Century Malayer Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim
Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim

Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with a yellow rhinoceros on a colorful checkered field. Measures: 4'11'' x 6'11''.

Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Square Persian Gabbeh Rug
Square Persian Gabbeh Rug

Square Persian Gabbeh Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind 6 foot square Persian Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century Measures: 6'5'' x 6'6''.

Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 17" x 17".

Category

19th Century Turkish Tabriz Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

$220Sale Price|20% Off

Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 13" x 14".

Category

19th Century Turkish Tabriz Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Persian Hamedan Mat
Vintage Persian Hamedan Mat

Vintage Persian Hamedan Mat

$280Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Persian Hamedan Mat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Persian Hamedan Mat     

Category

1960s Asian Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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. Very a...

Category

Early 1900s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Persian Mahal Rug Pillow

Persian Mahal Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique 19th century Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Size: 15" x 18".

Category

Early 20th Century Sultanabad Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Foam

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. Very attrac...

Category

1920s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rustic Persian Rug Pillow
Rustic Persian Rug Pillow

Rustic Persian Rug Pillow

$239Sale Price|20% Off

Rustic Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an antique Persian Kurd rug in rustic tones. Measures: 17" x 18".

Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh
Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh

Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh

Located in Foligno, Perugia

Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. These are rugs of Nomadic origin known for their all over, or full color, designs. This carpet is a...

Category

1950s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow
Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

$175Sale Price|28% Off

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Bolster pillow made from a 19th century Persian rug. 16'' x 25''

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malayer Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Northwest Persian Rug
Antique Northwest Persian Rug

Antique Northwest Persian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Hand-woven in the 1st quarter of the 20th Century, this beautifully aged Northwest Persian rug has a palette of red, blue, and ivory. The design centers 2 dark-blue floral columns in...

Category

20th Century Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico, annodato a mano
Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico, annodato a mano

Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico, annodato a mano

Located in Foligno, Perugia

Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico/Vintage Uno splendido Nain dell'inizio del secolo. I tappeti Persiani Nain sono conosciuti come uno dei migliori della storica produzione di tappeti Pers...

Category

Early 20th Century Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Persian Kerman Measurement: 11.6" x 17'.

Category

Early 20th Century Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Persiano Mood misto seta
Tappeto Persiano Mood misto seta

Tappeto Persiano Mood misto seta

Located in Foligno, Perugia

Tappeto Mood Persiano lana e seta. Interamente annodato a mano. I tappeti Mood, provenienti dalla omonima città a sud dell'Iran, rappresentano magistrali esempi della alta tradizion...

Category

1990s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Mood silk blend rug
Persian Mood silk blend rug

Persian Mood silk blend rug

Located in Foligno, Perugia

Mood Persian wool and silk rug. Entirely hand-knotted. Mood carpets, from the city of the same name south of Iran, represent masterful examples of the high craft tradition of Persia...

Category

1990s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

$180Sale Price|21% Off

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a vintage Persian Heriz rug. 1'2'' x 1'6''

Category

20th Century Serapi Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Heriz Persian Rug Pillow
Heriz Persian Rug Pillow

Heriz Persian Rug Pillow

$249Sale Price|21% Off

Heriz Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a rustic colored Persian Heriz rug. 13'' x 18''

Category

Early 20th Century Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

$175Sale Price|20% Off

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an early 20th century persian malayer rug. 17'' x 18''

Category

20th Century Restauration Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Tabriz Persian Distressed Rug
Tabriz Persian Distressed Rug

Tabriz Persian Distressed Rug

$2,160Sale Price|20% Off

Tabriz Persian Distressed Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Tabriz Persian Distress Rug Measurement: 9'2"x12'1"

Category

1980s African Tabriz Used Persian 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. The desi...

Category

1920s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia
1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia

1940s Wool Rug/Carpet, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use

Category

1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...

Category

1920s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Oval  Tabriz Rug
Persian Oval  Tabriz Rug

Persian Oval Tabriz Rug

$1,960Sale Price|20% Off

Persian Oval Tabriz Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...

Category

Late 20th Century Tabriz Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

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

Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Rather than being dominated by a single central medallion, the composition is organized around a series of large, interlocking lozenge-shaped forms that create a strong architectural...

Category

1880s Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian style Dabir Kashan Carpet, 8'4" × 11'4"
Antique Persian style Dabir Kashan Carpet, 8'4" × 11'4"

Antique Persian style Dabir Kashan Carpet, 8'4" × 11'4"

Located in Evanston, IL

They remain among the most desirable decorative Persian carpets for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Category

Early 20th Century Central Asian Agra Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Lori Carpet 3.01m x 2.11m
Antique Lori Carpet 3.01m x 2.11m

Antique Lori Carpet 3.01m x 2.11m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A wonderful antique tribal carpet, hand woven by the nomadic Lors tribe circa 1920. The design features a bold graphic design of stylised flowers surrounded by an ivory border. Unusu...

Category

1920s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet
Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet

Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Khoy carpet made in Persia circa 1920's vintage.

Category

1920s Asian Other Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century floral design carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent large central medallion layout enriched with intricate geometr...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.22m x 2.48m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.22m x 2.48m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.22m x 2.48m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Some interesting design elements that includ...

Category

1910s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a madder red field featuring an angular medallion. The central motif is anchored by a deep indigo core and extends into serrated le...

Category

1940s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a field featuring a multi-layered medallion. The medallion contains a floral star surrounded by angular leaves, serrated vines, an...

Category

1940s Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s
Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

Midcentury Boho Style Wool Carpet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique double side carpet, 100% wood, very good original vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. A particularly well balanced design with la...

Category

1910s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 1920s Persian Mehraban rug with an elegant pattern of botanical motifs. The ground is woven in grey and light brown. Intricate sprays, palmettes, and serrated leaves are e...

Category

1920s Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 1930s Persian Sarouk rug with a crimson field. The central medallion is a floral cluster with a cream core, surrounded by an all-over pattern of flowering sprays, bota...

Category

1930s Afghan Sarouk Farahan Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite early 20th century Persian Serab runner with a camel wool field. The ground features a repeating sequence of diamond-shaped medallions connected by a central axis. Insid...

Category

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Serapi Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Persian Heriz Accent Rug
Persian Heriz Accent Rug

Persian Heriz Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Heriz accent size rug with an unusual non-traditional design in rustic tones Measures: 4'10'' x 7'1''.

Category

1920s Adirondack Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a large medallion. The red field is densely filled with botanical motifs, including angular leaves and serrated vines. At the cent...

Category

1940s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with an angular design. The field is woven in terracotta red and features a central medallion. At the center is a cream square filled w...

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug

Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Isfahan is pile-woven wool that features a spectacular blue hue that makes it stand out from the crowd. Every detailed embellishment and motif is meticulously created together with t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Tabriz Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Center medallion with scalloped contour and trefoil shaped finials atop a covered ground and repeating main border. An unusual design in that the pattern of lattice oriented flora...

Category

1950s Bulgarian Tabriz Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring deep sky blue accents, soft rose, sage green, and delicat...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet
Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Starburst roundel center medallion atop a covered millefleur field in delicate detailed floral vinery and buds. Phenomenal nuances with great reciprocating main border and enormou...

Category

1950s Bulgarian Other Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century antique carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent centrally positioned layered medallion anchoring an incredibly compl...

Category

Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful 1920s Persian Lilihan runner rug with a deep indigo field featuring a vertical succession of large floral motifs. The design displays repeating teal-centered rosettes, fl...

Category

1920s Turkmen Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century room-size Persian Tabriz Carpet Details rug no. j4620 size 10' 3" x 13' 7" (312 x 414 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Agra Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Oriental Rug, Runner, Orient Carpet

Located in Berlin, DE

Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The images are part of the article description. On request, we clean the ca...

Category

Early 20th Century Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Center medallion with ornate densely ornamented enveloped floral buds and blossoms atop an open field with corner spandrel floral sprays inwardly reconciled. Wrapped by a floating...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bulgarian Other Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

:: Repeating allover design of staggered rows with inner floral bouquets. Colors and shades include: Ivory, cochineal red, beige, pale raspberry red, and more. Condition notes: Like-...

Category

1960s Bulgarian Other Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Rug
Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Rug

Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Rug

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

Crafted in Iran with masterful attention to detail, this elegant rug features a refined beige and blue color palette. The design centers around a striking central medallion, surround...

Category

1990s Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Fabric

Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s
Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s

Red Turkish Kars Carpet, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This boldly geometric long carpet features a red field with dark blue hexagonal subfield enclosing a pendant oblong red medallion and an olive inner medallion with an enormous recipr...

Category

1940s Turkish Tribal Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Persian Qum Rug
Late 20th Century Persian Qum Rug

Late 20th Century Persian Qum Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful late 20th century Persian Qum rug with a pink field featuring an intricate arrangement of floral arabesques and scrolling vines. The ground is densely covered with indivi...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkmen Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with a saturated field featuring a stepped medallion. The central diamond is woven with light accents and contains a large flower....

Category

1920s Afghan Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Floral Design Carpet
Late 19th Century Antique Floral Design Carpet

Late 19th Century Antique Floral Design Carpet

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary luminous ivory-blue canvas contrasted by wide, rich red and dusty blue framing borders that allow vibrant touches of sof...

Category

1880s Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a ground of corner spandrels filled with a floral lattice. Resting at the center is an expansive medallion featuring a herati p...

Category

1920s Azerbaijani Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous mid-20th century Persian Meshed rug with a red field featuring a floral medallion. The ground is densely covered in an intricate pattern of scrolling vines, Shah Abbasi pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Meshkabad rug with a prayer design on a red field. The composition features a pointed arch supported by ornate pillars, enclosing a hanging lamp ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Used Persian Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Used Persian Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used Persian carpets available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all used Persian carpets available were constructed with great care. Used Persian carpets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used Persian carpets bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used Persian carpets are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Ben Soleimani and Rug & Kilim produced popular used Persian carpets that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Persian Carpets?

Prices for used Persian carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used Persian carpets begin at $12 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,660.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

Questions About Used Persian 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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