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Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''
Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

$828Sale Price|20% Off

Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

Located in New York, NY

Afghan rug 3'8'' x 9'2''. The Turkmen style "Aina gul" panel main border frames the dark blue field with a bi-columnar allover repeat of patterned squares, serrated stiff leaves and ...

Category

1960s Afghan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''
Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''. The sandy-beige field of this rustic flat woven Kenare (runner)presents three synchronized columns each of 12 four-way motives in darkest brown re...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

Cream, sea foam, mint green, chocolate brown and fleshy color accents with an array of abrashes make this rug very decorative and compelling. We love the nomadic pattern too. Mea...

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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th century turkish Kilim runner Details rug no. r3816 size 3' x 10' 11" (91 x 333 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner
1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

1950's Pakistani Bokhara Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

79070 Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Rug Runner, 02'07 x 09'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bokhara rug runner exemplifies classic elegance combined with rich cultural histor...

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Long Turkish Kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 3' x 15'9".

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner
Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner

Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Chinese Floral design pictorial rug. Measures: 2'9'' x 6'.

Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner with a simple multi medallion motif on a camel ground from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Turkish Dutch Colonial Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Narrow Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Narrow Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Narrow Runner

Located in New York, NY

1930s Turkish Runner 2'3'' x 8'11''

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20th Century Turkish Agra Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with a repetitive borderless motif in earth tones Measures: 1'11'' x 9'1''

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner Size: 3'1" × 8'10" (93 × 269 cm). Step into mid-century North Africa with this striking Vintage Moroccan Runner from 1957, a true reflection of the rusti...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner

Located in New York, NY

Late 20th-century narrow Tibetan Runner Measures: 1'7'' x 8'4''

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Late 20th Century Khotan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''
Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''. A generic, general term referring to French, English, Spanish, Austrian and other origins, from the 16th century onward, in styles that follo...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size
Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size

Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size

Located in Ferrara, IT

Measuring 253 × 81 cm, this handwoven piece is ideal as a runner for hallways or to add warmth and sophistication to narrow spaces.

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkish long Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful long corridor carpet from Turkey, Kars region, with pretty geometric and Caucasian designs, and pretty colors with a pink background, entirely hand-knotted in wool vel...

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with multiple multicolored diamond medallions on a variegated crimson background surrounded by a multicolored floral and geometric patterne...

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1940s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53917 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner enchants with a striking balance of vibrant and subdued colors, s...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner in Brick, Charcoal, and Cream, circa Mid-20th Century Size: 4'3" × 31'9" (129 × 967 cm) This vintage Indian Dhurrie runner from the mid-20th century is ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton

Zabihi Collection Turkish Wide Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Wide Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Wide Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish Kars runner with a large scale geometric tribal medallion design throughout. 4'8'' x 11' Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey.

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Runner 3'6'' x 9'6''
Vintage Chinese Runner 3'6'' x 9'6''

Vintage Chinese Runner 3'6'' x 9'6''

$1,080Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Chinese Runner 3'6'' x 9'6''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese Runner 3'6'' x 9'6''. A generic term referring to any carpets made within the confines of the Middle Kingdom including: Ningxia (north central China), Peking (woven i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare narrow and long striped Kilim runner. 1'9'' x 16'11''

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool
Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1258 -Rare elegant carpet runner with beautiful flowers to form the "botteh" design all over the bleu surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Rare size angora Oushak runner in ivory and gold. 1'3'' x 5'6''

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Angora

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''
Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''.

Category

1960s Turkmen Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Turkish Geometric runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 3'3'' x 15'

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner
Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Pale yellow gold vintage Turkish Oushak from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2'7” x 9'11”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft
Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft

Turkey Brown Oushak Runner Rug 3x21 ft

Located in Dallas, TX

This Turkish Oushak gallery runner rug dates to 1930-1950 and is categorized as antique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

2nd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Runner with a floral design in warm colors 3'5'' x 9'2''

Category

20th Century Turkish Colonial Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow and short one-of-a-kind Khotan runner from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century 2'5'' x 7'11''

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner Measures: 3'11'' x 11'4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind mid-20th century colorful Turkish Kilim runner. 2'6'' x 6'10''.

Category

20th Century Asian Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.
Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century. Red background with a typical Turkman pattern.

Category

20th Century Turkmen Vintage Runner

Materials

Silk

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip
Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

$1,259Sale Price|20% Off

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 498 - Light, long, unusual kilim strip or runner , covered with small cicim embroideries. I would see it placed on a long table or hung on the wall, horizontally or vertically.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers.

Category

1940s Asian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Colorful Vintage Orange Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Colorful Vintage Orange Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Colorful Vintage Orange Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th-century Anatolian Turkish runner Details rug no. j4934 size 2'7" x 12'5"

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Kars Runner
Mid-20th Century Kars Runner

Mid-20th Century Kars Runner

Located in New York, NY

This narrow northeastern Turkish kenare features a soft coral field with a pole medallion of conjoint dark brown or ivory stepped rectangles, each enclosing a stepped lozenge in red,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Kilim gallery size rug from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'7” x 13'9”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

1940s Turkish Oushak Runner with a soft red ground accents in khaki, brown and light blue accents Measures: 2' x 9'1.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over diamond floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

Category

1940s Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Narrow Turkish Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Narrow Turkish Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Narrow Turkish Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century Turkish Floral Runner 2' x 8'4''

Category

20th Century Turkish Rococo Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner
Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful black, white, crimson, pale indigo, pale green, and cream striped pattern with embroidered stylized flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Tibetan Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Tibetan Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Tibetan Runner

Located in New York, NY

A late 20th-century narrow small Tibetan Runner. Measures: 1'5'' x 6'3''.

Category

Late 20th Century Khotan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

a floral Turkish mid-20th-century Anatolian small Runner Details rug no. r1743 size 2'3" x 5' 3" rug type Anatolian

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner
Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a funky pattern and coloration Measures: 3' x 11'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted
Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Barkkara rug Runner hand knotted Dimensions. 40 W ; 80 L

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Moroccan Runner with Linear Motifs
Mid Century Moroccan Runner with Linear Motifs

Mid Century Moroccan Runner with Linear Motifs

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Moroccan runner with a soft sand and ivory ground articulated by elongated brown linear motifs that read almost like abstract architectural forms across the field.

Category

1950s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This vintage runner is a simple study in medium brown and khaki with shadow details in golden tan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner, 3'10" × 11'6"
Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner, 3'10" × 11'6"

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner, 3'10" × 11'6"

Located in Dublin, NH

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner, 3'10" × 11'6" Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'10" × 11'6" Origin: Turkey Period: Mid 20th Century Condition: Slight wear and small old repairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow
E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Road Runner pillow with a wondrous inner design of the bird and unusual color pallet to the exterior of the pillow.

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner
Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold mid-20th century Anatolian Turkish Runner with a repeated geometric lattice pattern with stylized floral medallions, and surrounded by a border of more geometric patterns, and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Oushak runner Measures: 3'3'' x 12'6''.

Category

20th Century Turkish American Classical Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This village kenare (runner) shows eight octagonal “Memling guls” on a richly abrashed brown field, with connecting chessboard lozenges and secondary eight point stars.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''
Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

$1,160Sale Price|63% Off

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Runner 3' x 9'2''. The crimson field is decorated with four floating rough oval medallions enclosing sand cartouches, with en suite half-medallions as side fillers.

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner
Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner

Zabihi Collection Blue Small Vintage Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

a small mid-20th-century Moroccan geometric runner Details rug no. j4826 size 2' 3" x 6' 7"  

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner
Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with a simple all-over diamond pattern woven in the most wonderful color palette of pastel pinks, indigos, golds, and oranges, and se...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage runner for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every vintage runner was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage runner, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage runner that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Zeki Müren and Mehraban Rugs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Runner?

A vintage runner can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,467, while the lowest priced sells for $18 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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.