Vintage Rug Used
Mid-20th Century Turkish Archaistic Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rug Used
Wool, Cotton
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Craftsman Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian American Colonial Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Rug Used
Cotton
1940s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rug Used
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
20th Century Persian Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1930s Afghan Rustic Vintage Rug Used
Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rug Used
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Vintage Rug Used
Silk
20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Vintage Rug Used
Metallic Thread
1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1960s Turkish Revival Vintage Rug Used
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Vintage Rug Used
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Vintage Rug Used
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Vintage Rug Used
Metallic Thread
20th Century Persian Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Caucasian Tribal Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
20th Century Persian Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1990s Afghan Kazak Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
20th Century Persian Other Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1990s Afghan Modern Vintage Rug Used
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
1960s Indian Kirman Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1990s Afghan Kazak Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Rug Used
Organic Material, Cotton, Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian Vintage Rug Used
Wool, Silk
20th Century Persian Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1960s Turkish Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Kilim Vintage Rug Used
Wool
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rug Used
Wool
20th Century Persian Vintage Rug Used
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Rug Used
Cotton
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Finding the Right rugs-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.
- What is a penny rug used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Penny 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can use a runner rug on stairs. When shopping for the perfect runner for your stairs, make sure that it will fit the entire length of your stair risers and treads.
- What is a vintage rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century. - What is a vintage Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How to use a vintage wine opener depends on its design. Many vintage openers feature a two-prong design. The prongs slide down on either side of the cork. Then, you wiggle the opener back and forth while pulling upward to lift it out. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage wine openers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- How do I use vintage hair combs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While a vintage copper kettle may look great for your décor, it may be harmful to use if it doesn’t have a protective lining. Most copper items these days have a thin lining of stainless steel to make them safe to use. You can shop a range of antique and vintage copper cookware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If your vintage Polaroid camera is still in working order, you can absolutely still use it. The one thing to check is whether the compatible film is readily available. If it is, then point and click away! You can find a selection of vintage polaroid cameras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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