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An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran

An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique silver amulet from Iran is a beautiful example of Persian Jewish

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat
Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat

Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat

Located in London, GB

Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat Persian, Late 19th Century Height 128cm, width 92cm Crafted

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Iranian Antique

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Antique Iranian Vase
19th Century Antique Iranian Vase

19th Century Antique Iranian Vase

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted Iranian vase from the 19th Century made of pottery with high gloss glaze. The lucite

Category

19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Pottery, Lucite

A Silver Torah Pointer, Iran 1925
A Silver Torah Pointer, Iran 1925

A Silver Torah Pointer, Iran 1925

Located in New York, NY

A Traditional Silver Torah Pointer made in Iran in 1925. Simple yet traditional Silver Torah

Category

1920s Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Brown Tinted Terracotta Vase, Iran
Antique Brown Tinted Terracotta Vase, Iran

Antique Brown Tinted Terracotta Vase, Iran

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Large,antique and very elegant Terracotta Vase from Iran,1920 Good, great antique patina of the

Category

1920s Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Terracotta

Iran carpet cod. 166
Iran carpet cod. 166

Iran carpet cod. 166

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Hand-knotted tribal rug of Caucasian or Persian origin, made in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It features a geometric design with three large central red rhombuses alternating wi...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Iran carpet cod. 008
Iran carpet cod. 008

Iran carpet cod. 008

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Old Persian carpet, Isfahan, made in the 19th century, an example of Islamic and Persian art, heavily inspired by Qur'anic covers and illuminated manuscripts. It features a central m...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century

Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Of rectangular form, the flat top with raised central panel depicts a seated Qajari women wearing a traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraph...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wood

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171
Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

Tappeto Sarouk annodato a mano, Iran, XX secolo. Presenta un raffinato motivo floreale con l’Albero

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Iranian Silver Amulet – Fine Judaica from Persia
Antique Iranian Silver Amulet – Fine Judaica from Persia

Antique Iranian Silver Amulet – Fine Judaica from Persia

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional antique silver amulet from Iran exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver

Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299
Iran Saruk Carpet  code 299

Iran Saruk Carpet code 299

By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi

Located in Ravenna, IT

The carpet has Iranian origins. On the surface it has stylized motifs with arabesques and geometric figures, frame with well-defined details. The predominant roundel is blue, but the...

Category

Early 1800s Asian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century
Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century

Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century Origin: Iran (Persia), Qajar Dynasty

Category

19th Century Persian Islamic Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver, Brass

Lion Hunt: 19 Century Glazed Ceramic Panel from Qajar Iran
Lion Hunt: 19 Century Glazed Ceramic Panel from Qajar Iran

Lion Hunt: 19 Century Glazed Ceramic Panel from Qajar Iran

Located in New York, NY

illustrious Qajar period in Iran. Crafted with utmost finesse, the panel boasts a splendid mosaic of 20 glazed

Category

19th Century Persian Other Iranian Antique

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s
Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s

Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Antique Malayer Rug 4'4'' x 6'6''. This short-pile west Persian town scatter with a cotton foundation, single weft, and symmetric knots shows a distinctly abrashed beige field well-c...

Category

1920s Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Very large pair of wrought iran andirons
Very large pair of wrought iran andirons

Very large pair of wrought iran andirons

Located in Paris, FR

A large, beautiful pair of wrought iron mantelpieces decorated with scrolls and foliage enhanced with gold leaf. The contrasting colors underline the decorative character of the andi...

Category

1880s French Iranian Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8'8'' x 11'8''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad area, especially the red field/navy border, detached floral spray pattern “American...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool, Cotton

72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran
72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran

72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran Weight: 72.81 Gram

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Adam Style Iranian Antique

Materials

Rock Crystal

Palace Size 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran
Palace Size 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran

Palace Size 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Most sought after persian rug of all time. Rare palace size ,large central medallion Rust , ivory , verigated indigo that makes this timeless peace a one of a kind. Rug of choice i...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

20.68 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From koh-e-Belgheys, Iran
20.68 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From koh-e-Belgheys, Iran

20.68 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From koh-e-Belgheys, Iran

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

Origin: Belqeys Mountains ( Koh-e-Belgheys), Iran Color: Green Demantoid is the green gemstone variety

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Adam Style Iranian Antique

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran
Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran

Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran

Located in Dallas, TX

from the town of Bijar (or Bidjar) in western Iran, these handcrafted rugs are celebrated for their

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 10'9 x 15'6, Iran, 1900
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 10'9 x 15'6, Iran, 1900

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 10'9 x 15'6, Iran, 1900

Located in New York, NY

10'9 x 15'6. A small pattern version of the ever-popular harshang (crab) design of various styles of palmettes, rosettes and leaves closely covers the light blue ground of this finel...

Category

19th Century Persian Tabriz Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Blue Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Iran, 11' x 16'3, 1890
Antique Sultanabad Blue Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Iran, 11' x 16'3, 1890

Antique Sultanabad Blue Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Iran, 11' x 16'3, 1890

Located in New York, NY

11' x 16'3. This attractive decorative carpet is probably a product of the Ziegler Company a major English firm active in Sultanabad in the 1880-1930 periods. The slate blue field is...

Category

19th Century Persian Sultanabad Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866
Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866

Old German Antique Map of Iran and Arabia, 1866

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Vorder-Asien oder Iran, Turan, Arabien, Kleinasien und die Kaukasus Länder

Category

19th Century Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858
Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of Iran, Arabia, Asia Minor & Caucasus by Perthes, 1858 This is a detailed engraved map titled

Category

Mid-19th Century German Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920
Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920

Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great maps of Persia. Unframed. Original color. By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Published, circa 1920. Free shipping.  

Category

1920s British Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844
Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844

Cultural Warriors: Traditional Attire of Iranian and Afghan Tribes, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

Duverger, L. Markaert and R. King. Karian – Iranian Traditional Costume The figure labeled "Karian" is

Category

1840s Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714
Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Antique Copper Engraving of an Enslaved Woman in Iran, 1714

Located in Langweer, NL

Iran. People from Ethiopia, Nubia (Northern Sudan/Southern Egypt) and Somalia; and the East Africans

Category

1710s Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran
Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran

Located in Langweer, NL

are in Iran (then known as Persia). Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Cornelis de Bruijn (also

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

significant portion of the region, including modern-day Iran and Afghanistan. - It extends from the Caspian

Category

Mid-19th Century French Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711
Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711

Rare Antique Engraving with Three Unique Views of Iran, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran, and a bridge over the

Category

18th Century Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11' x 20'9 Hand-Woven Wool, Aqua Blue, Iran, 1900
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11' x 20'9 Hand-Woven Wool, Aqua Blue, Iran, 1900

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11' x 20'9 Hand-Woven Wool, Aqua Blue, Iran, 1900

Located in New York, NY

11' x 20'9. The western Persian Arak (Markazi) Province is the home of hundreds of villages weaving some of the most popular and desired of room size and larger 20th century carpets....

Category

19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711

Located in Langweer, NL

are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over

Category

18th Century Dutch Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Collection Of Persian Glazed Ceramic Plates - Islamic Art - 18th Century
Collection Of Persian Glazed Ceramic Plates - Islamic Art - 18th Century

Collection Of Persian Glazed Ceramic Plates - Islamic Art - 18th Century

Located in BARSAC, FR

Interesting collection of three Persian glazed ceramic plates with polychrome decoration. Very old, 18th century or earlier. Rather good condition, some chips and a small repa...

Category

18th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Genuine Persian Rug Hand-Knotted With Reddish Tones
Genuine Persian Rug Hand-Knotted With Reddish Tones

Genuine Persian Rug Hand-Knotted With Reddish Tones

Located in Lejre, DK

Genuine Persian rug, hand-knotted and richly patterned in warm reddish tones. Traditional craftsmanship with fine detailing and classic Persian motifs. Suitable for living rooms, hal...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Fabric

Set of three Persian gouache paintings on hand laid paper, 1800's
Set of three Persian gouache paintings on hand laid paper, 1800's

Set of three Persian gouache paintings on hand laid paper, 1800's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

field. All works have been archival mounted and framed under UV filtering plexiglass. Iranian, 19th

Category

19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Islamic Buff Ware Slip Paint Ceramic Bowl with Animate Design Nishapur
Islamic Buff Ware Slip Paint Ceramic Bowl with Animate Design Nishapur

Islamic Buff Ware Slip Paint Ceramic Bowl with Animate Design Nishapur

Located in Atlanta, GA

. This type of buff ware bowl is identified as classic Nishapur ware circa 10th century (in nowadays Iran

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Iranian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century
Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Persian Paint Lacquered Book Cover, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Persian paint decorated, lacquered and gilt book cover inset in silk wrapped mat with gilt frame, 19th century board: 13 ⅜ by 8 inches frame: 16 ½ by 11 inches

Category

19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silk, Paint

Pierced and Painted Persian lantern
Pierced and Painted Persian lantern

Pierced and Painted Persian lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Persian lantern with depictions of birds and animals with original painted finish and 4 interior lights. Measurements: Minimum drop: 25" Diameter: 11"

Category

1920s Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Persian Silver Hand Engraved Ewer Vase
Antique Persian Silver Hand Engraved Ewer Vase

Antique Persian Silver Hand Engraved Ewer Vase

Located in London, GB

appealing to discerning collectors both within Iran and abroad. The ewer presents a bulbous body set upon a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver

Large 19th Century Persian Qajar Pottery Islamic Tile
Large 19th Century Persian Qajar Pottery Islamic Tile

Large 19th Century Persian Qajar Pottery Islamic Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare large 19th century Persian Qajar pottery Islamic tile. In a large scale painted with a depiction of a Persian prince within a shaped cartouche flanked by scrolling foliage a...

Category

Mid-19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Persian Shekastesh Nastaliq Calligraphy Panel
Persian Shekastesh Nastaliq Calligraphy Panel

Persian Shekastesh Nastaliq Calligraphy Panel

Located in New York, NY

, handwritten in Farsi with intricate Khatam inlay frame consisting of wood and bone work. Iran, circa late 18th

Category

Late 18th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Paper

Large Qajar and Enamelled Ghalian Section with Brass Hookah Base
Large Qajar and Enamelled Ghalian Section with Brass Hookah Base

Large Qajar and Enamelled Ghalian Section with Brass Hookah Base

Located in New York, NY

Large qajar and enamelled ghalian section with brass Hookah Base circa 1900, Persia The gold waisted body decorated with European scenes and portraits, each with dotted light blue ...

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19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Plate with Lion Motif
Plate with Lion Motif

Plate with Lion Motif

Located in London, GB

A plate of silver gilt bronze, incised with a large image of a roaring lion. The lion is depicted mid-stride, with its foreleg raised in front of it. The lion’s mouth is opened wide,...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Silver

17ct Gold Antique Earrings
17ct Gold Antique Earrings

17ct Gold Antique Earrings

Located in London, GB

Antique Earrings 17ct Gold Natural Turquoise and pearls for pierced ears Hand crafted

Category

1920s Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Gold

17th Century Safavid Blue Pottery Dish Persian Ceramics
17th Century Safavid Blue Pottery Dish Persian Ceramics

17th Century Safavid Blue Pottery Dish Persian Ceramics

Located in Hastings, GB

Probably Kirman, 16th/17th Century, Persia. Of Low rounded profile, on short a foot and with sloping rim, this Kirman blue dish with white slip decoration and stylized floral pattern...

Category

17th Century Persian Islamic Iranian Antique

Materials

Ceramic

An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin
An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin

An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin

Located in London, GB

An Openwork Copper Alloy Garment Pin Superb colour and patina Bronze Eastern Iran or Central Asia

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Copper

Important Estate 19TH Century Persian Etched Colored Glass Decanter Bottle
Important Estate 19TH Century Persian Etched Colored Glass Decanter Bottle

Important Estate 19TH Century Persian Etched Colored Glass Decanter Bottle

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Estate 19th Century Qajar Family Style Ruby and Clear Glass Decanter with Etched Detail. Beautifully done with a Tall Murano Crystal Bott...

Category

19th Century Persian Iranian Antique

Materials

Glass

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Iranian Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Iranian antique for your home. Each Iranian antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Iranian antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Iranian antique bearing Modern, Victorian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Iranian antique over the years, but those crafted by Mehraban Rugs, Hadji Jalili and Ziegler & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Iranian Antique?

An Iranian antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,035, while the lowest priced sells for $67 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200,000.

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.