What is a penny rug used for?

Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.

How old does a rug have to be to be an antique?

Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a rug is antique?

Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a semi antique rug?

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How can I spot an antique Persian rug?

There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How much are antique Persian rugs worth?

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Antique Penny Rug

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging

$2,850

W 29.75 in L 51 in

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field

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Late 19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

$775

W 26.78 in L 55.91 in

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman

$6,800

W 102 in L 139 in

Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify

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1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

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American Penny Rug, circa 1920

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W 12.63 in L 21 in

American Penny Rug, circa 1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming American penny rug (runner style) mounted onto a fabric lined frame. Can be oriented

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1920s American Antique Penny Rug

19THC PENNY RUG

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19THC PENNY RUG

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH CENTURY PENNY RUG FROM PA. HANDSEW ON STRETCHER.

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Felt, Wool

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s

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W 25.99 in L 53.55 in

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s

Located in Istanbul, TR

an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

19th century Penny Rug

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H 41 in W 36 in

19th century Penny Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH CENTURY Penny Rug from PA. Handsewn on stretcher.

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Felt, Wool

Folk Art Penny Rug American Circa 1890

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W 45 in L 41.5 in

Folk Art Penny Rug American Circa 1890

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome and well executed, American folk art penny rug circa 1880-90. The hexagonal shape

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool, Linen

Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug

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H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 0.2 in

Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug

Located in Istanbul, TR

Penny rug as been hand appliqued onto linen fabric. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS

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W 68 in L 29 in

19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS MOUNTED PENNY RUG IS FANTASTIC COLOR COMBINATION AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THE HAND APPLIQUED

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

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W 30.71 in L 56.7 in

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania

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W 74 in L 28 in

Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FANTASTIC HAND SEWN & STURDY WOOL PENNY RUG FROM LANCASTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA .THIS WONDERFUL WOOL

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs

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W 96 in L 138 in

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify

Category

1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs

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W 112 in L 135 in

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify

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1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt

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H 60 in W 66 in

Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very rare wool, penny bed rug quilt. Not too many of these around. Circa 1890's, vivid colors

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Penny Table Rug

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H 28 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

19th Century American Penny Table Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

This is an absolutely beautiful and rare form penny work table rug. American circa eighteen seventy

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Folk Art Penny Rug

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W 21 in L 42 in

Folk Art Penny Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful folk art penny rug

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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug

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W 68 in

Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a knock your socks off 1920s multi color penny rug. Tucked away for years, it has retained

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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Graphic late 19th Century Penny Rug, American

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W 37.5 in L 38.5 in

Graphic late 19th Century Penny Rug, American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large, bright penny rug with a punchy pattern, strong overall concentric diamonds and with serrated

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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Linen

Graphic American Penny Rug, 19th Century, Mounted and Framed

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W 37.5 in L 20.25 in

Graphic American Penny Rug, 19th Century, Mounted and Framed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great looking, vibrant penny rug mounted and in a custom contemporary white shadowbox frame

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

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$6,800

H 87 in W 75 in D 0.5 in

LeMoyne Stars and Maple Leaves Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This is an early and unusual quilt combining LeMoyne Stars and Tulip patterns. It is made with a wonderful array of early 19th century fabrics. The tan sashing was the perfect color...

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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Penny Rug

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Cotton

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Antique Penny Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique penny rug for your home. An antique penny rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique penny rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique penny rug bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Penny Rug?

Prices for an antique penny rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $775 and can go as high as $2,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,125.