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Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Vintage Natural Turkish Carpet
Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Vintage Natural Turkish Carpet

Antique Kurdish Runner Rug, Eastern Anatolian Vintage Natural Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an Antique Kurdish Runner Rug from the Eastern Anatolia region with a rare and beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Hallway Carpet Runner, 03'04 x 12'07
Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Hallway Carpet Runner, 03'04 x 12'07

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Hallway Carpet Runner, 03'04 x 12'07

Located in Dallas, TX

51043 Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Rustic French Rococo Style. This hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Esme Kilim Western Anatolian Turkish Eshme Old Runner Carpet
Vintage Esme Kilim Western Anatolian Turkish Eshme Old Runner Carpet

Vintage Esme Kilim Western Anatolian Turkish Eshme Old Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Western Anatolian vintage Kilim from the Esme ( Eshme ) region with a rare and beautiful

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Unique Handmade Carpet, Vintage Rugs and Runners Floral Rug
Unique Handmade Carpet, Vintage Rugs and Runners Floral Rug

Unique Handmade Carpet, Vintage Rugs and Runners Floral Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

handmade carpet, vintage rugs and runners floral rug. Measures: 82 x 192cm CORR58.  

Category

1990s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Moldavian Kilim Rug: 1950s Floral Wool Runner Striped Rug Carpet
Vintage Moldavian Kilim Rug: 1950s Floral Wool Runner Striped Rug Carpet

Vintage Moldavian Kilim Rug: 1950s Floral Wool Runner Striped Rug Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This vintage 1950s Moldavian Kilim rug showcases bold floral artistry in a long rectangular runner

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

$1,119Sale Price|20% Off

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

detailing, this vintage Turkish carpet runner is poised to impress. Perfect for a short hallway, stair

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet
Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet

Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

Hosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi-nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad. Featuring an int...

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner
Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This colourful rug is a Turkish handmade carpet rug runner has woven by very skilled weavers in

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Southern Anatolian Rug Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Runner Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

4.6x11 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug
4.6x11 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug

4.6x11 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug
4.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug

4.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Stair Runner, Handmade Corridor Carpet, Turkish Hallway Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet
4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet

4.8x11.6 Ft Vintage Oushak Wool Runner Rug. Handmade Turkish Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

appearance. The design of this vintage Turkish runner rug includes classic geometric shapes and harmonious

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930
Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930

Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Hand Woven Persian 10ft Carpet Runner A superb looking piece dating from around 1930 and

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style and Muted Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style and Muted Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style and Muted Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

This subtle vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner bears a remarkable air of chic sophistication with

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Red Runner Rug Decorative Traditional Red Vintage Rug 105x265cm
Handmade Carpet Red Runner Rug Decorative Traditional Red Vintage Rug 105x265cm

Handmade Carpet Red Runner Rug Decorative Traditional Red Vintage Rug 105x265cm

Located in Wembley, GB

runner rug make it last if cleaned and cared for correctly. This Vintage Runner rug is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner
Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet  Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Antique Rugs Vintage Oriental Rug Handwoven Carpet Turkish Kilim Rug Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This colourful rug is a Turkish handmade carpet rug runner woven by very skilled weavers in Turkey

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Modern Style
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Modern Style

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50588-50589 Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runners with Traditional Modern Style. Remarkable

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3.2x9.2 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Runner Rug, Red Corridor Carpet
3.2x9.2 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Runner Rug, Red Corridor Carpet

3.2x9.2 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Floral Runner Rug, Red Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish floral pattern runner rug for hallway decor. Finely hand-knotted with even medium

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style in Muted Colors
Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style in Muted Colors

Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Style in Muted Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner features a modern style in muted colors. Take a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Wool Mustard Runner Rug or Carpet
Vintage Tribal Moroccan Wool Mustard Runner Rug or Carpet

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Wool Mustard Runner Rug or Carpet

Located in Plainview, NY

A vintage hand-woven tribal Moroccan runner rug or carpet featuring captivating Minimalist Berber

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.7x13.2 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Runner Rug. Unique Vintage Corridor Carpet
4.7x13.2 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Runner Rug. Unique Vintage Corridor Carpet

4.7x13.2 Ft Traditional Hand Knotted Runner Rug. Unique Vintage Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A vintage Turkish runner rug featuring a multiple medallion design. The rug was hand-knotted in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet Turkoman Buhara Turkmenistan Runner Rug
Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet Turkoman Buhara Turkmenistan Runner Rug

Vintage Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Carpet Turkoman Buhara Turkmenistan Runner Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Tekke Bukhara Turkmen Runner Carpet from Turkmenistan with a rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece
Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool Carpet Runner a Superb Looking Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Traditional Pattern Wool 10ft Carpet Runner A superb looking piece dating from around

Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet
Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet

Vintage Central Anatolian Old Runner Kilim, Geometric Wool Rug Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is Central Anatolian Vintage with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a long and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet
Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

any home. Suitable for use as an entranceway rug, hallway or stairway runner. This vintage carpet was

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

4.7x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Corridor Rug, Wide Hallway Runner, Stair Carpet
4.7x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Corridor Rug, Wide Hallway Runner, Stair Carpet

4.7x11.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Corridor Rug, Wide Hallway Runner, Stair Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Antalya Kilim Runner Rug Old South Anatolian Turkish Natural Carpet
Vintage Antalya Kilim Runner Rug Old South Anatolian Turkish Natural Carpet

Vintage Antalya Kilim Runner Rug Old South Anatolian Turkish Natural Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Anatolian old vintage Kilim from the Antalya region with a rare and beautiful color

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER
BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER

BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Red Persian Carpet Hallway Runner

Category

20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.4x12 Ft Vintage Anatolian Hallway Runner Kilim, Flat-Weave Corridor Carpet
4.4x12 Ft Vintage Anatolian Hallway Runner Kilim, Flat-Weave Corridor Carpet

4.4x12 Ft Vintage Anatolian Hallway Runner Kilim, Flat-Weave Corridor Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Embark on a journey through Turkish tradition with this exquisite vintage handwoven Turkish wool

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet
3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet

3x12.4 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug, Handmade Narrow Hallway Carpet

Located in Spring Valley, NY

This vintage Turkish runner rug was hand-knotted in the 1970s. It features multiple full and half

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet
Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Malatya Kilim Rug Old Vintage Eastern Wool Runner Anatolian Turkish Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is Eastern Anatolian Old, Vintage Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Long Vintage Runner Rug Handwoven Oriental Carpet Red Blue Rug
Long Vintage Runner Rug Handwoven Oriental Carpet Red Blue Rug

Long Vintage Runner Rug Handwoven Oriental Carpet Red Blue Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

great condition, ready for use in any home interior. Long vintage runner rug handwoven Oriental carpet

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs
Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs

Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

, Oriental carpet red wool vintage rugs sale Measures: 92 x 875 cm.   

Category

1990s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner, Brown Wool Hallway Rug
Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner, Brown Wool Hallway Rug

Oriental Rug, Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner, Brown Wool Hallway Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Handmade carpet Oriental rug muted tones sit in harmony in this brown / orange and cream Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Handmade Runner Rug, Traditional Orange Wool Carpet Area Rug
Vintage Handmade Runner Rug, Traditional Orange Wool Carpet Area Rug

Vintage Handmade Runner Rug, Traditional Orange Wool Carpet Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

, hallway or bedroom runner. This vintage carpet was constructed by master weavers with only the finest

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm
Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm

Vintage Handmade Red Runner Rug- Long Oriental Wool Carpet Rug408x110cm

Located in Wembley, GB

Runner rug- long oriental wool carpet rug. Measures: 110 x 408cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Bayburt Kilim North Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is an old vintage kilim from Bayburt in the Black Sea region in northeastern Anatolia. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet
Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Handwoven Traditional Red Runner Rug, Long Vintage Tribal Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

home. Suitable for use as an entranceway rug, hallway or stairway runner. This vintage carpet was

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Malatya Kilim South Anatolian Wool Rug Old Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Malatya Kilim South Anatolian Wool Rug Old Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Malatya Kilim South Anatolian Wool Rug Old Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Southern Anatolian Vintage Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and beautiful color

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Runner Caucasian Handmade Kilim Rug Red Wool Flatweave Carpet
Vintage Runner Caucasian Handmade Kilim Rug Red Wool Flatweave Carpet

Vintage Runner Caucasian Handmade Kilim Rug Red Wool Flatweave Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

of colours and sizes available now. Vintage runner Caucasian handmade Kilim rug red wool flatweave

Category

Vintage 1950s Caucasian Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Floral Runner Rug, Oriental Long Red Traditional Wool Carpet
Vintage Floral Runner Rug, Oriental Long Red Traditional Wool Carpet

Vintage Floral Runner Rug, Oriental Long Red Traditional Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

200cm Vintage Floral runner rug, oriental long red Traditional wool carpet.  

Category

1990s Azerbaijani Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Runner Kilim Rug Vintage Oriental Red Geometric Wool Carpet
Handmade Runner Kilim Rug Vintage Oriental Red Geometric Wool Carpet

Handmade Runner Kilim Rug Vintage Oriental Red Geometric Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

. Perfect for use as a hallway runner rug, Entranceway Runner. Easily style this piece with your vintage or

Category

1990s Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Ziegler Style Green Runner Rug
Handmade Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Ziegler Style Green Runner Rug

Handmade Vintage Rugs, Oriental Carpet Ziegler Style Green Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

vintage rugs, Oriental carpet Ziegler style Green runner rug- 70 x 190cm 70 x 190cm CORR57.  

Category

1990s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet
Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet

Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

. The materials and techniques used in the construction of this fine vintage runner rug make it sure to

Category

Vintage 1960s Azerbaijani Rustic Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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Vintage Carpet Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage carpet runner available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage carpet runner was constructed with great care. There are 2386 variations of the antique or vintage vintage carpet runner you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vintage carpet runner you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage carpet runner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage carpet runner over the years, but those crafted by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Carpet Runner?

Prices for a vintage carpet runner start at $150 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.