$14,705Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage American Karastan Rug, 1950s, 1B947
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage American Karastan rug made in beige wool. The rug has been made in USA with Persian Kerman design.
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$534Sale Price|40% Off
VINTAGE American KARASTAN Rug 4x6 RR3000
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
WE DEAL WITH RUGS AND KARASTAN RUGS SINCE 1971, our competition are kids pay eBay lots, so buyer spend 4 time out prices.
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Vintage Mid-Century Karastan Rug - Persian Floral Kirman 4' x 5.7' - 1B966
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A superb example of mid-20th-century textile craftsmanship, this vintage Karastan rug (circa 1960s) features a sophisticated Persian-inspired Kirman pattern.
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Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Premium Worsted Wool Rug 8'8" x 12'
By Karastan
Located in West Chester, PA
A beautiful large Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Rug. Labeled size 8'8" x 12' which does not include the fringe.
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Early 20th Century Karastan-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century American Karastan-style rug with a large central floral medallion with even more floral medallions radiating out, all woven with myriad flowers and scr...
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$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Karastan Kirman Persian Mint Green Wool Carpet C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Karastan Kirman Persian Mint Green Wool CarpetC1950 Measures - 115" x 69 1/2" x 3/4" A vintage Karastan Kirman Persian rug from around 1950, featuring a mint green field wi...
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Frank Lloyd Wright "Taliesin" Mahogany Bookcase for Heritage Henredon, 1955
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Camden, ME
., and line-specific accent rugs woven by Karastan. Crucial for collectors to note, the Taliesin line was only in production for two years, spanning 1955 and 1956, before low commer...
Glass, Mahogany
VINTAGE Karastan Rug
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
VINTAGE Karastan Rug. Persian design. No stain, looks like it was made yesterday.
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Early 20th Century Persian Karastan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Karastan Sarouk patterned rug with an all-over floral and leaf pattern woven in light and dark indigo, gold, teal, and all set against a pink background.
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Early 20th Century Persian Karastan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Karastan Sarouk patterned rug with an all-over floral and leaf pattern woven in light and dark indigo, gold, teal, and all set against a pink background.
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Karastan 100% Wool Garden of Eden Wildflowers Area Rug Carpet 509/9751
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Karastan rug, carpet or mat. From the Garden of Eden Collection, Pattern Wildflowers.
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Square Kirman Style Floral Wool Rug by Karastan, Style 742, 20th Century
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A square Kirman style Karastan rug style/pattern #742 features all-over floral pattern on ivory ground, en verso original label, 20th century Measures - 5' x 5'.
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Barbara Barry Wool Karastan Rug Large Graphic Check Modern Contemporary
By Barbara Barry
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Up for sale is this Barbara Barry Karastan New Zealand wool rug in a neutral check pattern, known as 'Graphic Check in colors Java and Scotch.
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Late 20th Century Karastan Mahal-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Karastan rug hand-knotted with a Mahal pattern containing a large mirrored stylized floral and scrolling vine pattern surrounded by a wide border with a...
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Karastan Persian Bokhara Style Wool Rug
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Persian Bokhara style wool rug By Karastan USA, Mid-20th century Beautiful geometric design, with predominant colors in orange, brown, black, and ivory.
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Karastan Kirman Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
Karastan Kirman Oriental rug offers wool construction with central medallion and all-over detached floral spray on salmon red ground, original label, circa 1950 Measures: 63" H x ...
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Karastan Sarouk Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Persian Sarouk style room size rug. By Karastan, USA, circa 1940s Classic design with floral sprays and bouquets Measures: 8'8" x 12' Good original vintage...
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Karastan Sarouk Palace Size Rug, Circa 1950s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1950s Classic design with floral sprays and bouquets.
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Karastan Sarouk Room Size Wool Rug, circa 1950s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, circa 1950s Features beautiful traditional floral sprays and bouquets, with predominant colors in red, blu...
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Karastan Sarouk Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1950s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1950s Features a beautiful floral pattern in myriad colors, and surrounded by a border of similar pattern ...
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Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Rug, circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Persian Kirman style room size rug By Karastan USA, circa 1940s Features a beautiful all-over patchwork pattern containing myriad flowers woven in myriad colors a...
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Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Kirman style room size wool rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1940s Features a beautiful all-over patchwork pattern containing myriad flowers woven in myriad color...
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Karastan Serapi #729 Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A carpet by Karastan offers Serapi pattern in design #729, wool construction with allover foliate design, maker label as photographed, c1950 Measures- 5'9" x 9'.
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Colonial Williamsburg Karastan Ushak Oriental Rug, Pattern 552, 20th C
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Colonial Williamsburg Karastan Ushak oriental rug in Pattern 552 offers wool construction with stylized floral and foliate allover design, maker label as photographed, 5.8' X 8.11'...
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Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Kirman style room size rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1940s Features a beautiful all-over patchwork pattern containing myriad flowers woven in myriad colo...
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Vintage Karastan Ivory Medallion Kirman #711 Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Karastan ivory medallion #711 Oriental rug offers blue, white and ink in pastel color palette with floral motif, circa 1950 Measures: 2.10' x 5'.
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Vintage Karastan Ivory Medallion Kirman #711 Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Karastan ivory Medallion #711 oriental rug offers blue, white and ink in pastel color palette with floral motif, circa 1950.
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2 Vintage Karastan Ivory Kirman Wool Area Rugs Carpets Mats #788
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Karastan mats in the Ivory Kirman 788 pattern. Measures: 2' x 4'.
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Karastan Kirman Oriental Wool Rug Runner, Patten 788, Circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Karastan Kirman oriental rug runner in Pattern 788 offers wool construction with floral spray throughout, maker label as photographed, circa 1950 Measures - 179'' L x 34.5'' W x...
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Karastan Kirman Large Room Size Wool Area Rug, circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorrgeous Persian Kirman style room size wool area rug By Karastan USA, circa 1940s Features a beautiful floral pattern, with center medallion.
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Karastan Kirman Oriental Wool Rug Approx. 6X9 Circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oriental Kirman style rug by Karastan offers wool construction with central medallion on blue ground, label as photographed, c1950 Measures- 112''L x 69''W x 1'' thick Catalogue...
Wool
Vintage Karastan 717 Kirman 100% Wool Area Rug Runner Oriental
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan Design No. 717, Kirman. Made of 100% Wool with a pink background and colorful floral geometric design. Measures: 3' x 12'.
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Karastan Mir Serabend Room Size Oriental Rug Design 570/0529, Circa 1940
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Karastan Mir Serabend room size oriental rug in Design 570/0529 offers wool construction with allover stylized floral and foliate design, label as photographed, 8.8' x 11.8', circa...
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Karastan 900-906 Samovar Teawash Wool Carpet Area Rug Feraghan Saruk
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan 900-906 Samovar Teawash wool carpet area rug Feraghan Saruk 8'8 x 10'.
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Karastan Samovar Teawash Persian Vase Wool Area Rug 10' by 14'
By Karastan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, large Karastan Samovar Teawash wool rug. What makes this piece so magnificent is the color scheme; please look at the detailed pictures closely and feel free to ask any que...
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Karastan Wool Geometric Modern Multicolor Panel Kirman Rug Runner Carpet
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Karastan 100% worsted wool geometric multicolor panel Kirman rug or carpet.
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Vintage Persian Kirman Style Floral Oriental Rug by Karastan, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian Kirman style rug by Karastan offers mint central floral medallion on mint green ground, original label as photographed, circa 1950 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVI...
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Colonial Williamsburg Karastan Ushak Oriental Rug, Pattern 552, 20th C
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Colonial Williamsburg Karastan Ushak oriental rug in Pattern 552 offers wool construction with stylized floral and foliate allover design, maker label as photographed, 4.3' X 5.9',...
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Vintage Karastan 736 Medallion Serapi 100% Wool Area Rug Mat Oriental
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan Design No. 736, Medallion Serapi. Made of 100% Wool with a pink background covered in shades of blue and pink. Measures: 2.2 x 4'.
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Karastan Mira Serabend Oriental Rug, Design #57/0529, 20th C
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Persian style oriental rug by Karastan offers Mira Serabend pattern, Design #57/0529, of the Stately Homes Collection offers wool construction with allover foliate elements, maker ...
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Original Karastan Collection Wool Rug with Rare Ispahan Pattern 8'8" by 10'6"
By Karastan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Karastan Collection stunning oriental wool area rug with rare Ispahan pattern.
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Vintage Karastan 785 Red Sarouk 100% Wool Area Rug Mat Runner Oriental
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan Design No. 785, Red Sarouk. Made of 100% Wool with a red background covered a floral design. Measures: 2.1 x 5'.
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Vintage Karastan Blue Heriz Medallion 748 Area Rug Carpet Mat 3' x 5'
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan 100% wool pile, mothproof, worsted yarn, woven in USA, Blue Heriz, Pattern 748, 2.10x5. 2168897 Dimensions: 60” x 34.5” / 5’ x 3’ (Length x Width)
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Vintage Persian Style Karastan Ispahan Oriental Rug, Design #766, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian style oriental rug offers wool construction with floral, scroll and foliate motif on red ground, "Ispahan" patter, Design 766, circa 1950 Measures - 118" L x 69....
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W 52.25 in L 79.5 in
Vintage Wool Kirman Oriental Rug by Karastan, Ivory Medallion #711, circa 1950
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Kirman Oriental rug by Karastan offers wool on cotton construction with central floral medallion on ivory ground with blue spandrels, pattern Ivory Medallion #711, en verso...
Wool, Cotton
Karastan 100% Wool Red Sarouk Area Rug Runner Carpet Mat 700/785 2.6' x 8.6"
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan 100% Wool Red Sarouk Area Rug Runner Carpet Mat 700/785 2.6' x 8.6" Dimensions: 2.6' x 8.6'
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Karastan Kirman Wool Panel Runner, Pattern 717, 20th Century
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Kirman style wool rug runner by Karastan offers pattern 717 in repeating floral geometric pattern with en verso original label, 20th century ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 w...
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Vintage Karastan Kirman 732 Floral All Over Wool Area Rug Carpet Mat 2' x 4'
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan Worsted Yarn All Wool Face machine woven in USA, Irman, Pattern 732, 2x4. 172648 Dimensions: 48” x 26” / 4’ x 2’ (Length x Width)
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Karastan Kara Mar 100% Wool Floral Kirman Area Rug Carpet Belgium 300-1020 4 x 6
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Karastan KaraMar area rug, carpet or mat. Made of 100% worsted wool in Belgium, this beauty features the floral Kirman pattern, design #300/1020, RN 14837.
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Vintage Persian Style Karastan Red Sarouk Design #785, 5'9" x 9', 20th Century
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Persian style Oriental rug by Karastan features detached floral spray pattern with central medallion on red ground, wool, original tag "Red Sarouk” design 785", 5'9...
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Mid-Century Modern Danish Rya Style Shag Wool Area Rug, circa 1970s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Danish Rya style shag wool rug By Karastan USA, circa 1970s Measures: 8'11" x 12' Excellent original vintage condition.
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W 91 in L 136 in
Chinese Nichols Style Hand Knotted Ebony Floral Rug by Kara Dynasty 20th Century
By Karastan
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Art Deco Chinese Nichols style Kara Dynasty rug by Karastan features hand knotted and sculpted floral pattern on black ground "Ebony Floral" Design Number 900/1206, en verso origi...
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Oversized Vintage Karastan Kerman Oriental Wool Rug
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Vintage Karastan Kerman Oriental Wool Rug Measures - 196"L x 134.75"W x .5"D
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Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Persian Sarouk style room size rug By Karastan USA, Circa 1940s Features beautiful traditional floral sprays and bouquets, with predominant colors in red, blue, and iv...
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Vintage Karastan "Lascaux - Paleolithic Cave Drawing" Wool Rug, circa 1980s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Karastan "Lascaux - Paleolithic Cave Drawing" wool rug, circa 1980s A fine vintage soft wool rug with images of the Paleolithic cave drawings found in Lascaux caves in sou...
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Vintage Karastan Kirman All-Over Floral Rug, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Karastan Kirman pattern #759, wool, all-over floral motif in pastels on cream ground, circa 1950. Measures; 218" x 102".
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W 98.5 in L 145 in
Oversized Vintage Karastan Kirman Oriental Wool Rug with Allover Pattern C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Vintage Karastan Kirman Oriental Wool Rug with Allover Pattern C1950 Measures - 145"L x 98.5"W x .5"D
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Mid 20th Century Karastan Carpet ( 11'6" x 40' x 350 x 1220 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Karastan Carpet ( 11'6" x 40' x 350 x 1220 )
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Karastan Kirman Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Persian Kirman style room size rug By Karastan USA, circa 1940s Features a beautiful all-over patchwork pattern containing myriad flowers woven in myriad colo...
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Original Karastan Collection Premium Floral Kirman Wool Area Rug 8'8" by 10'6"
By Karastan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Karastan Floral Kirman 100% worsted wool pile area rug measuring 8.8 by 10.6 and permanently moth and insect free.
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Karastan Kirman 717 Multi-Color Panel Geometric Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage early Karastan Kirman 717 multi-color panel area rug. Features a geometric and floral motif over a field of reds, with blues, orange, brown, pinks, gold, greens and purples.
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Karastan Red Sarouk 700/785 4’ 3” X 6’ Premium Worsted Wool Rug
By Karastan
Located in West Chester, PA
Karastan Red Sarouk 700/785 4’ 3” X 6’ Premium Worsted Wool Rug
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Karastan 785 Red Sarouk 2’ 6” X 8’ 6" Premium Worsted Wool Rug Runner
By Karastan
Located in West Chester, PA
Beautiful Karastan 785 Red Sarouk 2’ 6” X 8’ 6" Premium Worsted Wool Rug Runner.
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Vintage Karastan Kirman Room Size Wool Area Rug in Cream, Pink, and Light Blue
By Karastan
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Persian Kirman style room size wool area rug By Karastan USA, Mid-20th Century Classic design with floral sprays and bouquets.
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Exceptional Early 20th Century Karastan Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Karastan Kirman rug with a beautiful all-over patchwork pattern containing myriad flowers woven in myriad colors across the field, and surro...
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Vintage Wool Floral Karastan Kirman Rug Pattern #714, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage wool Karastan Kirman pattern #714 features floral motif with central medallion on green ground, en verso original tags, circa 1950. Measures: 147" x 103".
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Wonderful Vintage Kerastan Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage American handwoven Karastan Heriz style rug with an all-over trellis pattern woven in coral, gold, light and dark indigo, and pink vegetable dyed wool.
Wool
$2,634
W 68.51 in L 81.5 in
Antique 1910s Persian Lilihan Rug, Traditional Floral Design 5.7'x6.8' - 1B981
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This authentic antique Persian Lilihan rug, dating to the early 1910s, is a beautiful representation of Armenian-Persian village weaving. It features the signature "Lilihan Rose" fie...
Wool
$1,486
W 90.16 in L 131.11 in
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C
Located in London, GB
This very elegant fine quality vintage Heriz Persian rug dates from the early 20th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton f...
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Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century Hand-knotted Malayer Sarouk rug from Persia, Early 20th Century. Palette of salmon/coral with indigo spandrels and border, ivory and l...
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Persian Vintage Floral Motif Qum Silk Rug, 12' 7" x 6'
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Qum Silk Rug, with floral motif repeating pattern on a red ground. 12' 7" L x 6' W. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Collection.
Silk
$3,500
W 125 in L 173 in
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...
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Vintage Persian Floral Motif Tabriz Wool Rug, 6' x 4' 7"
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Floral Motif Tabriz Wool Rug, early 20th century, on a navy blue ground. 6' L x 4' 7" W. Provenance: From an East 57th Street Estate.
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SUPERB Antique Serapi Rug RR544 9'7"x 14'11"
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Serapi from the 1890's in very good condition. The backround color is rust, also includes light blue, ivory, navy and pink. This rug has no repairs. It is from an ...
Wool
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 98 in L 122 in
Traditional Vintage Persian Style Rug with All-Over Floral Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
73491, vintage Pakistani Persian style rug with all over floral motif. This traditional Persian style rug features an intricate floral medallion floating in a frenzied garden of feat...
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$4,351Sale Price|30% Off
W 90.56 in L 133.86 in
Large Handmade Wool Turkish Rug 230 x 340 cm Luxury Hand Knotted Floral Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
Bring timeless elegance into your home with this exceptional hand-knotted Turkish Kerman-style rug, a beautifully crafted masterpiece that celebrates the rich weaving traditions of t...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1019
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Hamadan rug with medallion design. The rug is in original good condition from the end of 20th century. -condition: original, some signs of age, -circa: 1970s, -si...
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Vintage Persian Malayer Floral Design Small Rug, 3' 3" x 2' 3"
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Malayer Style Small Wool Rug, with floral design on a blue ground. 3' 3" L x 2' 3" W. Provenance: From an East 57th Street Estate.
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug - 4'3" x 5'11"
Located in Whittier, CA
The Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, measuring 4'3" x 5'11", is a refined piece of Anatolian craftsmanship, admired for its harmonious balance and timeless elegance. At its center lies a ...
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Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persia revisited Heriz area rug carpet. Features a field of tan / ivory / beige with a central medallion and floral motif with reds, blues and black accents. Constructed of 1...
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Vintage German Sarouk Style Rug, 1970s, 1c972
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage red German rug in traditional Persian Sarouk design. The rug has been made in the end of 20th century, it is in original good condition. The rug is machine made. -condition:...
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Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Room Size Wool Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-knotted room size Persian Kashan wool area rug 20th Century Beautiful traditional floral design, with predominant colors in red, blue, and ivory. Mea...
Wool
$6,860
W 73 in L 110 in
Vintage Persian Kashan Style Wool and Silk 300 Line Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77526 vintage Persian Kashan style wool and silk 300 line rug with Traditional style. Vibrant colors with beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool and silk fine Chinese rug beautif...
Wool, Silk
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.