Can you use a runner rug on stairs?

Yes, 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.

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.

What is a semi antique rug?

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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.

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 Runner Rugs

Kazak Runner

Diamond Pattern Turkish Rugs

W 40 in L 125 in

Early 20th Century Antique Turkish Anatolian Runner Rug

Located in Louisville, KY

An antique Turkish Anatolian runner rug, circa 1920.

20th Century, Persian Malayer Runner Oriental Carpet

Unavailable

W 32 in L 132 in

20th Century, Persian Malayer Runner Oriental Carpet

By Ashly Fine Rugs 1

Located in Katy, TX

20th century, Persian antique Malayer rug woven in Iran of all hand-spun wool. This is excellent condition, no wear or repairs. Very soft mellow colors great weave with beautiful abr...

Category

1920s Persian Malayer Antique Runner Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Runner, Oriental Rug From Caucasus, Geometric Shapes

Unavailable

W 42 in L 111 in

Caucasian Runner, Oriental Rug From Caucasus, Geometric Shapes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Attractive geometric designs in dark blue, dark reds, and taupe.

Materials

Materials

Oak

$6,637Sale Price|55% Off

W 120 in L 132 in

1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 10 x 11 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Sultanabad Antique Runner Rugs

Materials

Wool

$68,075 / set

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Runner Rugs

Materials

Pine

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Antique Runner Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique runner rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique runner rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Antique runner rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique runner rugs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mehraban Rugs, William Morris (English) and Hadji Jalili each produced beautiful antique runner rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Runner Rugs?

Prices for antique runner rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique runner rugs begin at $225 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,004.

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.

Questions About Antique Runner Rugs

Can you use a runner rug on stairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Yes, 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.
How old does a rug have to be to be an antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What is a semi antique rug?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
How can I tell if a rug is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How can I spot an antique Persian rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.

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