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Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s
Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

Located in Istanbul, TR

These kilim made with un-dyed wool are called 'HABA' locally, that translate into modern Turkish as thick cloth. They are from Karapinar ( that is famous for its rugs and kilim ) r...

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection 1965 Turkish Floral Narrow Runner
Zabihi Collection 1965 Turkish Floral Narrow Runner

Zabihi Collection 1965 Turkish Floral Narrow Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century turkish runner with an all over repetitive flower design. dated 1965 1'9'' x 9'1''

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vienna Secession Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner
Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52665 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'00 x 12'00. Turkish Oushak carpet runners are narrow

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Soft Red Vintage Turkish Small Runner
Soft Red Vintage Turkish Small Runner

Soft Red Vintage Turkish Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

Red color formal traditional Turkish rug from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 3'2'' x 6'6''.

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Mid-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

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Tribal Moroccan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful midcentury tribal Moroccan Kilim with a geometrical design and nice colors with red, orange, blue and black, entirely handwoven with wool and silk on cotton foundation...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Bobyrug’s nice Midcentury Kurdish Runner Kilim
Bobyrug’s nice Midcentury Kurdish Runner Kilim

Bobyrug’s nice Midcentury Kurdish Runner Kilim

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful Kilim with a tribal design and beautiful colors with red, brown, blue, orange and pink, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Chobi Afghan Runner
Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Chobi Afghan Runner

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Chobi Afghan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very nice new Afghan rug with a beautiful Kazak design and nice colors with red, blue and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ep...

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Late 20th Century Afghan Kazak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Vintage Tribal Moroccan Kilim Runner
Bobyrug’s Vintage Tribal Moroccan Kilim Runner

Bobyrug’s Vintage Tribal Moroccan Kilim Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful colorful long Moroccan Kilim with nice tribal geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lu...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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1960s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Narrow Runner with Traditional Boteh Design
Antique Narrow Runner with Traditional Boteh Design

Antique Narrow Runner with Traditional Boteh Design

Located in New York, NY

This usefully narrow kenare (runner) shows a traditional, ever-popular design of cascading, upright

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Mid-20th Century Turkish 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''.

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20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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".

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20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Long Vintage Tone on Tone Oushak Runner
Long Vintage Tone on Tone Oushak Runner

Long Vintage Tone on Tone Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This good pile, borderless rustic Turkish runner displays an abrashed small lozenge pattern on a

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1960s 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

rug runner, intricately handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Zemmour Tribe nestled in the scenic

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal 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.

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Cowhide

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

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.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish 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

runner, exquisitely handwoven by the skilled artisans of the Zemmour Tribe nestled in the picturesque

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal 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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian 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. The

Category

1970s Chinese 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

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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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian 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''.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Sumak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size

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1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern 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

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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. This rich

Category

1980s Moroccan Bohemian 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...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak 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

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1990s Pop Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Screen

Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner
Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner

Zabihi Collection Jajim Turkish Long Narrow Vintage Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare long and narrow jajim technique kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Details

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim 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

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1960s Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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”.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tulu 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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Small Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Small Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Oushak Small Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

a Hand-knotted Turkish Oushak runner featuring a luminous golden yellow field with soft abrash and

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Gray Flatweave Runner By Ingegerd Silow
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Gray Flatweave Runner By Ingegerd Silow

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Gray Flatweave Runner By Ingegerd Silow

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in New York, NY

This striking mid-century Swedish runner, designed by renowned textile artist Ingegerd Silow in the

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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern 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

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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".

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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

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country 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

Lightly toned vintage Turkish Runner with Oushak design, rug EN-176032, country of origin / type

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak 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

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

Category

20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Category

1970s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Unusual Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'7'' x 11'3''
Zabihi Unusual Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'7'' x 11'3''

Zabihi Unusual Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'7'' x 11'3''

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Mid 20th Century Turkish Runner Details rug no. r5639 size 2' 7" x 11' 3"

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist 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

Category

1980s French Vintage Runner

Materials

Paper

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

Category

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

Materials

Wool

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

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

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

Category

1970s Indian 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. It is

Category

1970s Uzbek 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Romantic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833
Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833

Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C833

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Tabriz runner in original condition, it has some signs of age. The rug has

Category

1970s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919
Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919

Handmade Vintage Indoian Tabriz Runner, 1970s, 1C919

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian Tabriz narrow runner in all-over design. The rug is from the end of 20th

Category

1970s Indian 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''

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Eastlake 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.