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ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Anatolian Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

with this hand knotted Turkish Anatolian rug runner made in Turkey circa 1940s vintage. Size measures

Category

1940s Turkish Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Long Checkerboard Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare long runner size 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish deco rug with a repetitive all-over

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

understated elegance with warm earth-tone colors, this vintage Oushak runner is a captivating vision of woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish White Color Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner in white and olive green.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz Runner soft taupe floral vinework
Antique Heriz Runner soft taupe floral vinework

Antique Heriz Runner soft taupe floral vinework

Located in New York, NY

This antique Heriz runner features a vertical medallion layout woven in a grounded palette of taupe

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Flat Woven Runner Circa: 1955 Size: 2'9" × 8'9" (83 × 266 cm) Age: Vintage Color: Blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Adam Style Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Light Blue Ivory
Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Light Blue Ivory

Turkey Sultanabad Runner Rug - Light Blue Ivory

Located in Dallas, TX

The Sultanabad Passage: A Timeless Turkish Hallway Runner Transform your home's passageways into a

Category

20th Century Turkish Sultanabad Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

A One of a kind mid 20th century Turkish Kilim Runner with a striped motif Details rug no. r5395

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Long Narrow Bright Turkish Kilim Runner
Long Narrow Bright Turkish Kilim Runner

Long Narrow Bright Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful casual long Kilim runner from the mid-20th century. Bright pinks, black orange, lime green

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$3,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 33 in L 150 in

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful full pile vintage Turkish runner from the mid-20th century. 2'9'' x 12'6''

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32009 Size 5' 2" x 12' 8" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Size Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32011 Size 5' 3" x 11' 3" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner

Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven with all natural, undyed, wool creating a

Category

1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner
Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner

Mid-Century Modern Shahsevan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A sophisticated vintage mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven of un-dyed natural

Category

1950s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

W 24 in L 77 in

Zabihi Collection Turkish Sivas Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

A fine narrow and small Turkish Sivas runner in rich red and gold tones. 2' x 6'5''

Category

20th Century Turkish Agra Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Shabby Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner
Shabby Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner

Shabby Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful vintage one of a kind wide Turkish Deco gallery runner with a colorful diamond motif with

Category

1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Tribal Turkish Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

runners and long odd size gallery rugs, with large medallions often in the form of large Caucasian designs

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Northwest Persian Runner
Mid-20th Century Northwest Persian Runner

Mid-20th Century Northwest Persian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Northwest Persian runner with three large medallions woven with

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Fragment Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Fragment Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Fragment 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

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner
Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner

Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner

$840Sale Price|20% Off

W 42 in L 75 in

Vintage Turkish Shabby Chic Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

a fun small runner size mid 20th century Turkish Deco rug with a repetitive diamond motif

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern 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

this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'9" x

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Carpet Runner Hamadan Rig
Vintage Persian Carpet Runner Hamadan Rig

Vintage Persian Carpet Runner Hamadan Rig

Located in Dallas, TX

76051 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'10 X 10'07. Crafted with meticulous care and woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Gold Brown Vintage Inspired Turkish Runner
Gold Brown Vintage Inspired Turkish Runner

Gold Brown Vintage Inspired Turkish Runner

$2,850Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 175 in

Gold Brown Vintage Inspired Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish runner in warm colors with a geometric garrus design derived from late 19th century Persian

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish British Colonial Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Brown Tribal Turkish Runner Rug
Vintage Brown Tribal Turkish Runner Rug

Vintage Brown Tribal Turkish Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Vintage 1970s Turkish Anatolian runner rug. This piece has a thin, white border, brown field, and a

Category

1970s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner
Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner

Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner

$1,799Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 180 in

Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

77545 Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner 03'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted wool vintage

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kars Runner with Three Eagles
Vintage Kars Runner with Three Eagles

Vintage Kars Runner with Three Eagles

Located in New York, NY

The sand field displays three angular, spread winged eagles in straw and rust-brown, divided by pairs of stars and arrows. Byzanto-Seljuk style birds. Side borders of reciprocal tria...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish 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

hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'5".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Soft Red Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner
Soft Red Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner

Soft Red Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner

Located in New York, NY

A decorative subtle colored Turkish runner depicting four lions in between a central medallion

Category

20th Century Turkish Expressionist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Heriz Persian Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Heriz Persian Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Heriz Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Narrow size Heriz runner in subtle earth tones from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measures

Category

20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1950's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53215 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Elizabethan Medieval style. Rich in detail with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tabriz Runner 2'5'' x 10'1''
Vintage Tabriz Runner 2'5'' x 10'1''

Vintage Tabriz Runner 2'5'' x 10'1''

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

W 30 in L 120.12 in

Vintage Tabriz Runner 2'5'' x 10'1''

Located in New York, NY

Northwestern Persia This urban carpet clearly shows a Heriz influence, with its semi-geometric drawing of a buff octofoil medallion centred by a light blue concentric sub-medallion. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner
Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner

Midcentury European Inspired Handmade Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage East Turkestan Khotan rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. The

Category

Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Arts and Crafts Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner
Mid-20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner

Mid-20th Century Saveh Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A mid-20th century Persian Saveh Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over diamond pattern of diamonds

Category

1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Transitional Oushak Runner
Mid-20th Century Transitional Oushak Runner

Mid-20th Century Transitional Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This borderless runner shows an allover diamond lattice with brown squares at the vertices on an

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'4" × 14'6" (71 × 441 cm) This vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'4" × 14'6" (71 × 441 cm) This vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Deco Cotton Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Deco Cotton Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Deco Cotton Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th Century Cotton Persian Deco Runner Details rug no. j3469 size 3' 3" x 9' 3" (99 x 282

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940

Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage Persian Kerman runner, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian

Category

20th Century Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940

Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Vintage Persian Kerman runner, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian

Category

20th Century Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Via Como, 'Baroque Bianco' Runner Rug
Via Como, 'Baroque Bianco' Runner Rug

Via Como, 'Baroque Bianco' Runner Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como -  'Baroque Bianco' Runner Rug - Size 3' x 10' Material: 100% Wool  Introducing Via

Category

1980s Unknown Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Via Como - 'Floreal 2' Runner Rug
Via Como - 'Floreal 2' Runner Rug

Via Como - 'Floreal 2' Runner Rug

$6,300

W 36 in L 120 in

Via Como - 'Floreal 2' Runner Rug

Located in Long Island, NY

Via Como -  'Floreal 2' Runner Rug - Size 3' x 10' Material: 100% Wool Introducing Via Como

Category

1980s Unknown Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

: Beige, Brown Origin: Persia Style: Casual This authentic vintage Kilim runner, handwoven in 1955, is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

Floral Turkish Runner with large flowers on a cream ground from the middle of the 20th century

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Ivory Small Moroccan Runner
Zabihi Collection Brown Ivory Small Moroccan Runner

Zabihi Collection Brown Ivory Small Moroccan Runner

Located in New York, NY

a small mid-20th-century Moroccan geometric runner in browns and creams Details rug no. j4443 size

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Wide Runner
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Wide Runner

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Wide Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Malayer brown Runner Details rug no. j3732 size 4' 6" x 10' 11" (137

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Geometric Runner

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century geometric skinny Turkish runner. Measures: 1'3'' x 12'11''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner
Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner

Handcrafted Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A vintage 20th-century hand-knotted Turkish Anatolian wool runner featuring an all-over orange

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet Runner
Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet Runner

Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet Runner

$1,181Sale Price|20% Off

W 42 in L 129 in

Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

77933 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug Runner, 03'06 x 10'09. Persian Shiraz kilim rugs

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER
BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER

BEAUTiFUL ANTIQUE RED TURKISH CARPET HALLWAY RUNNER

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Red Persian Carpet Hallway Runner

Category

20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Funky Tribal Turkish Vintage Runner
Zabihi Collection Funky Tribal Turkish Vintage Runner

Zabihi Collection Funky Tribal Turkish Vintage Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century Tribal Turkish Geometric runner featuring 2 men and 2 women on a geometric

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Runner, 2'10'' x 12'9''
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Runner, 2'10'' x 12'9''

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Runner, 2'10'' x 12'9''

Located in New York, NY

A fun Turkish Anatolian runner with a flashy array of electric colors on a striated charcoal brown

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Eclectic Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Runner with an unusual motif and colors. 1'9'' x 10'4''

Category

20th Century Turkish Directoire Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Vintage Turkish Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Brown Vintage Turkish Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Brown Vintage Turkish Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish Kars runner with a large scale geometric motif throughout Kars is a village located in

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner
Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31950 Size 2' 10" x 15' 8" Design Ghashghaei Kilim Collection Antique/Vintage, Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1950s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner
Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31952 Size 2' 11" x 15' 2" Design Ghashghaei Kilim Collection Antique/Vintage, Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1950s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner
Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31951 Size 4' 0" x 14' 4" Design Ghashghaei Kilim Collection Antique/Vintage, Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1950s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner
Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Mehraban Antique Persian Ghashghaei Kilim Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31947 Size 2' 11" x 15' 1" Design Ghashghaei Kilim Collection Antique/Vintage, Flat Weaves Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1950s Persian 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.