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Wide Bohemian Turkish Tulu Shag Runner
Wide Bohemian Turkish Tulu Shag Runner

Wide Bohemian Turkish Tulu Shag Runner

Located in New York, NY

Wild colors highlight this Turkish Tulu Shag rug from the third quarter of the 20th century Measures: 3'7" x 8'11".

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Small Anatolian Daizkare Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century Turkish Daizkare Small-size Runner Details rug no. j4271 size 2' 5" x 5' 11" (74 x 180 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005
Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005

Handmade Vintage Mahal Style Runner, 1960s, 1C1005

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Persian Mahal runner in all-over design. The runner is from the end of 20th century in good condition, it has some old restoration on one part of the border.

Category

1960s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Pink Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner in Pink tones. Measures: 2'9" x 9'3''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Handwoven in wool and originating circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Turkish kilim is a masterfully curated runner from the Rug & Kilim collection. On the Design: Connoisseurs and d...

Category

1950s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Style Chinese Silk-Wool Runner
Vintage Persian Style Chinese Silk-Wool Runner

Vintage Persian Style Chinese Silk-Wool Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

78299 vintage Persian style Chinese silk-wool Runner, Measures: 02'06 x 10'08.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Wool Hand-knotted Traditional Oushak Runner
Vintage Wool Hand-knotted Traditional Oushak Runner

Vintage Wool Hand-knotted Traditional Oushak Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage Oushak runner has a sandy-yellow field with a column of four linked stepped lozenges each with an octagon centerpiece containing a central lozenge and surrounded by angu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner
Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing a captivating Moroccan kilim rug runner, intricately handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Zemmour Tribe nestled in the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Long Turkish Runner with Royal Blue Ground
Long Turkish Runner with Royal Blue Ground

Long Turkish Runner with Royal Blue Ground

Located in New York, NY

This usefully narrow kenare (runner) shows a pattern of four four hooked cartouches, all with centipede centres, on a royal blue ground.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Sumak Runner
Mid-20th Century Vintage Sumak Runner

Mid-20th Century Vintage Sumak Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Sumakh features an all-over style with a multi-color pattern. This rug measures 5'2'' x 10'09''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Sumak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner
Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an enchanting Moroccan kilim rug runner, exquisitely handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Zemmour Tribe nestled in the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare long and narrow 20th century Turkish geometric runner with a dominant orange color. You need an extremely long and narrow hallway for this beauty Measures: 2'8" x 19'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813
Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner 1970s - 1C813

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner in original condition, it has some age discolorations.

Category

1970s Chinese Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Green Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Green Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Green Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare long and narrow size mid-20th century Turkish deco long and narrow runner with a repetitive all-over checkerboard cintomani design in black green and yellow accents.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Zanjan Kilim Runner with Chevrons - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Shahsavan Zanjan Kilim Runner with Chevrons - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Shahsavan Zanjan Kilim Runner with Chevrons - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Condition: This vintage Shahsavan Zanjan Kilim Runner further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.

Category

1950s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions
Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions

Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Subdued Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Medallions Lightly toned vintage Turkish Runner with Oushak design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-176032, country of origin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Washed Blush and Ivory
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Washed Blush and Ivory

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Washed Blush and Ivory

Located in New York, NY

Hand-knotted in Turkey in the early 1940s, this 100% wool Oushak runner has a softly washed blush field with faint traces of its original pattern, framed by a pale ivory border.

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Geometric Oushak Runner
Late 20th Century Geometric Oushak Runner

Late 20th Century Geometric Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

The soft red field displays six "Ghirlandaio" medallions with colorful flaps round central squares with fractional stepped medallions on the blue surrounding ground. The ivory border...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner
Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner

Zabihi Collection Yellow Tibetan Vintage Dragon Pillar Runner

Located in New York, NY

a rare wide large runner size Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug . Background color is yellow Measures: 4'5'' x 17 '

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Beni Ourain Moroccan Wide Runner
Zabihi Collection Beni Ourain Moroccan Wide Runner

Zabihi Collection Beni Ourain Moroccan Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one-of-a-kind Authentic Moroccan runner from the middle of the 20th century. This piece is pretty wild and fun.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug
Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug

Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful white thick piled wool rug. Its 34"w x 72"L. It will make a great addition to any home or workspace.

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Cowhide

Funky Mid-Century Modern Turkish Deco Runner
Funky Mid-Century Modern Turkish Deco Runner

Funky Mid-Century Modern Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful mid-20th century shabby chic Turkish runner. Measures: 1'9” x 5'7”.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Bold Mid-20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Runner
Bold Mid-20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Runner

Bold Mid-20th Century Turkish Bessarabian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold mid-20th century Turkish Bessarabian runner with all-over trellis floral and vine pattern woven in crimson, dark burgundy, light and dark indigo, gold, and white vegetable dye...

Category

1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner
Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Banded Karapinar Anatolian Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

Banded Karapinar Anatolian striped wide runner, Turkish mid-20th century. The original kilim was cut down and the banding was added in 2020.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Cosmic Runner (Retro Suite I), Peter Max
Cosmic Runner (Retro Suite I), Peter Max

Cosmic Runner (Retro Suite I), Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Runner (Retro Suite I) Year: 1994 Edition: 137/300, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 11 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent In...

Category

1990s Pop Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Screen

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Animal Pictorial Decorative Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Animal Pictorial Decorative Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Animal Pictorial Decorative Runner

Located in New York, NY

A decorative turkish runner with animals outlined in light blue floating around on a red field.

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian modern style rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in a deep red tone. Measures: 2'11" x 13'9".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Soft Red Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Soft Red Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Soft Red Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century Turkish Anatolian runner with a traditional multi medallion and border design Measures: 2'10'' x 13'2''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner with Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This beautiful kilim runner is a celebration of both artisanal craftsmanship and the bold artistic vision of weavers of the Shahsavan tribe.

Category

1950s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Atlantic Runner, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max

Atlantic Runner, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max

By Peter Max

Located in Long Island City, NY

Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Atlantic Runner, Year: 1972, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 100/300, Size: 16 in. x 16 in. (40.64 cm x 40.64 ...

Category

1970s Pop Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Screen

Mid Century Abstract Turkish Striped Kilim Wide Runner
Mid Century Abstract Turkish Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Mid Century Abstract Turkish Striped Kilim Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Turkish Kilim with Mid-Century Modern vibes Measures: 4'3" x 8'9".

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Orange Color Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Orange Color Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Orange Color Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage one of a kind Turkish Anatolian runner with a geometric design in a predominant orange color.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Brick Red Turkish Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Brick Red Turkish Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Brick Red Turkish Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish geometric tribal motif runner from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2'10" x 11'7".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Orange Tribal Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Orange Tribal Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Orange Tribal Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century tribal Turkish Anatolian runner with a tribal design in brown, orange, pink, and ivory dominant accents Measures: 2'9" x 9'4''.

Category

1940s Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Orange Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

mid 20th century Long geometric turkish runner in orange Details rug no. r5368 size 2' 9" x 18' 11" (84 x 577 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Long Camel Hair Runner, C.1920's

Long Camel Hair Runner, C.1920's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Long camel hair runner - terracotta, blue, camel, beige & lime green About: Need a long raw earthy and dynamic camel hair runner?

Category

20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'
Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'

Zabihi Collection Antique American Hooked Runner, 2'2'' x 9'

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful American hooked runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j5212 size 2'2" x 9'

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Jute

Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914
Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914

Handmade Vintage Indian Seraband Runner, 1970s, 1C914

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Seraband runner in original good condition. The rug has been made in traditional pattern, it is from circa1970s.

Category

1970s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage American Amish cotton rag rug runner, 1880-1910
Vintage American Amish cotton rag rug runner, 1880-1910

Vintage American Amish cotton rag rug runner, 1880-1910

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th-century Amish rag rug runner, hand-woven of cotton strips in white, tan, and blue.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1C862
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1C862

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1C862

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara runner in traditional design. The rug is from the end of 20th century made in wool.

Category

1960s Uzbek Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1c858
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1c858

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1c858

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara runner in traditional design. The rug is from the end of 20th century made in wool.

Category

1960s Uzbek Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913
Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913

Handmade Vintage Ardabil Style Runner, 1970s, 1C913

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Ardabil narrow runner in red and white stripes. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. ?

Category

1970s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner
MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner

MCM Hand-Woven "Hopscotch" Wool Rug / Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique MCM hand-woven "Hopscotch" wool rug / runner, circa 1970s. The rug is in good vintage condition and has been professionally cleaned.

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1970s, 1C943
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1970s, 1C943

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1970s, 1C943

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara narrow runner in yellow wool. The rug has traditional design.

Category

1970s Uzbek Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1982 Blade Runner (French) Original Vintage Poster
1982 Blade Runner (French) Original Vintage Poster

1982 Blade Runner (French) Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

An all-time classic, Ridley Scott's landmark Sci-Fi "Blade Runner" was released in 1982. Although initial reception was mixed, the film has become regarded as one of the most influen...

Category

1980s French Vintage Runner

Materials

Paper

Light Color Turkish Oushak Vintage Gallery Runner with Medallions
Light Color Turkish Oushak Vintage Gallery Runner with Medallions

Light Color Turkish Oushak Vintage Gallery Runner with Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Light Color Turkish Oushak Vintage Gallery Runner with Medallions Vintage Oushak gallery rug from Turkey in with flower motifs, rug TU-MTU-7, country of origin / type: Turkey / Ousha...

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner Rug, Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner Rug, Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Shahsavan Kilim Runner Rug, Polychromatic Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: This beautiful kilim runner is a celebration of both artisanal craftsmanship and the bold artistic vision of weavers of the Shahsavan tribe.

Category

1950s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pink Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Large Runner Rug
Colorful Pink Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Large Runner Rug

Colorful Pink Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Large Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely pastel vintage Moroccan runner from the Boujaad tribe was handwoven in Morocco in the 1980s.

Category

1980s Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Berry Red Runner Rug
Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Berry Red Runner Rug

Colorful Vintage Moroccan Boujaad Berry Red Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vibrant vintage Moroccan runner from the Boujaad tribe, handwoven in the 1980s.

Category

1980s Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Floral Vintage Narrow Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow vintage floral Turkish Anatolian runner. 1'10'' x 9'8''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Eastlake Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Fine Red Floral Turkish 20th Century Runner
Fine Red Floral Turkish 20th Century Runner

Fine Red Floral Turkish 20th Century Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century red field Turkish runner with an all-over repetitive flower design on a red field.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic 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. 

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