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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

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak 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

W 3.6 in L 9.6 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Serab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'10"
Serab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'10"

Serab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'10"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Serab Red Lozenge Medallion Runner Rug – a true masterpiece of design and

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Category

1940s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Sarouk runner with a repeated mirrored floral pattern running

Category

1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

$1,825

W 47.64 in L 100.79 in

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 ...

Category

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

$2,703

W 32.68 in L 232.29 in

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 Heriz Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful MId-20th century Persian Heriz runner with several large stylized floral medallions

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

$4,036Sale Price|25% Off

W 40.16 in L 181.89 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Long Malayer Runner
Mid-20th Century Long Malayer Runner

Mid-20th Century Long Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

This west Persian runner displays a zig-zag edged navy otherwise plain sub field with 19 leafy

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Lillihan Antique Runner - 2'7" x 11'2"
Lillihan Antique Runner - 2'7" x 11'2"

Lillihan Antique Runner - 2'7" x 11'2"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Lillihan Dark Pink Floral Cluster Runner Rug - a true masterpiece of both artistry

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Zabihi Collection Corridor Persian Malayer Runner
Zabihi Collection Corridor Persian Malayer Runner

Zabihi Collection Corridor Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Malayer corridor runner in neutral tones. 5'6'' x 16'10''

Category

20th Century Persian Victorian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Hamedan Antique Runner - 3'9" x 10'11"
Hamedan Antique Runner - 3'9" x 10'11"

Hamedan Antique Runner - 3'9" x 10'11"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kareje Geometric Paisley Runner, a stunning piece that effortlessly blends

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a fantastic pattern of alternating

Category

1940s Persian Kilim 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

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

Zabihi Collection Long Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare 30-foot Turkish Runner from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j2129 size 2' 11

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hamadan Runner 2'7'' x 9'10''
Vintage Hamadan Runner 2'7'' x 9'10''

Vintage Hamadan Runner 2'7'' x 9'10''

$1,000Sale Price|47% Off

W 31 in L 118 in

Vintage Hamadan Runner 2'7'' x 9'10''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hamadan Runner 2'7'' x 9'10''.

Category

1970s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Hamedan Runner 3'6'' x 17'8''
Vintage Hamedan Runner 3'6'' x 17'8''

Vintage Hamedan Runner 3'6'' x 17'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hamedan Runner 3'6'' x 17'8''.

Category

1940s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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

$780Sale Price|58% Off

W 33 in L 113 in

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

Vintage Karajeh Runner 4'9'' x 12'10''
Vintage Karajeh Runner 4'9'' x 12'10''

Vintage Karajeh Runner 4'9'' x 12'10''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Karajeh runner 4'9'' x 12'10''.

Category

1960s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hamedan Vintage Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"
Hamedan Vintage Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"

Hamedan Vintage Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Hamedan Runner, a captivating masterpiece that weaves together tradition and

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Category

1940s Asian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

$1,291Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 173.23 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other 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 Narrow Antique Tribal Persian Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Tribal Persian Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Tribal Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century Narrow Tribal Northwest Persian Runner Measures: 2'6" x 12'1".

Category

20th Century Persian Tudor 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

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. Very

Category

20th Century Turkmen Vintage Runner

Materials

Silk

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

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner
Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

$1,600

W 31 in L 119 in

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

Qum Vintage Runner - 2'6" x 7'1"
Qum Vintage Runner - 2'6" x 7'1"

Qum Vintage Runner - 2'6" x 7'1"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Qum Runner, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that effortlessly blends

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A long and narrow eclectic Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors on a

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

$1,725Sale Price|40% Off

W 31 in L 165 in

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 Red Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Anatolian Runner

$824Sale Price|71% Off

W 34 in L 148 in

Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10” x 12'4”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival 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: 2'2" × 10'0" (66 × 304 cm). This striking vintage Moroccan wool

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

A very Narrow mid-20th-century Persian Heriz Runner Details rug no. j3981 size 1' 9" x 10' (53 x

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner

Located in New York, NY

A 2nd quatrer of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Runner rug no. 30419 Size 3' 4" x 11' 4" (102

Category

20th Century Persian Futurist 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Serab Antique Runner - 2'10" x 11'3"
Serab Antique Runner - 2'10" x 11'3"

Serab Antique Runner - 2'10" x 11'3"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Serab Runner - a timeless masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and captivating

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Heriz Antique Runner - 4'0" x 14'7"
Heriz Antique Runner - 4'0" x 14'7"

Heriz Antique Runner - 4'0" x 14'7"

Located in New York, NY

Step into the timeless allure of our Antique Heriz Runner, a masterpiece that transcends eras and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'8"
Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'8"

Kareje Vintage Runner - 3'3" x 14'8"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Kareje Runner, a stunning piece that effortlessly blends tradition and contemporary

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Runner
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Runner

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Kashan runner with a four large floral medallions living

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Bohemian Vintage Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Red Bohemian Vintage Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Red Bohemian Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with three medallions on a bright red field. Measures: 3' x 10'9''.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gustavian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-20th Century Kars Runner

$5,280

W 28 in L 166 in

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

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'8'' x 11'8''
Vintage Heriz Runner 2'8'' x 11'8''

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'8'' x 11'8''

$3,160Sale Price|44% Off

W 32 in L 140 in

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'8'' x 11'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'8'' x 11'8''. Heriz are one of the most unchanging of rustic Persian rugs

Category

1940s Persian 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

Category

1940s Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Narrow Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A narrow mid 20th Turkish Anatolian Runner in warm summer tones Details rug no. 31296 size 2' 2" x

Category

20th Century Turkish Rustic 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Lillihan Vintage Runner - 2'9" x 12'8"
Lillihan Vintage Runner - 2'9" x 12'8"

Lillihan Vintage Runner - 2'9" x 12'8"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the enchanting Lillihan Runner, a testament to timeless beauty and meticulous

Category

1970s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Heriz/Karaja Runner
Antique Persian Heriz/Karaja Runner

Antique Persian Heriz/Karaja Runner

Located in Evanston, IL

Excellent condition and great colors, circa 1920. Karajah, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish. Karaja and Serapi or Bakshaish all are villages in the district of Heriz north west Persia. Since...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi 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

Amazing Early 20th Century Serab Runner
Amazing Early 20th Century Serab Runner

Amazing Early 20th Century Serab Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An amazing early 20th century Persian Serab runner with three large diamond medallions flanked by

Category

1940s Persian Heriz Serapi 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.