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Antique Lilihan Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Antique Lilihan Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Antique Lilihan Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1940 Dimensions: 3'8" x 13'5" Origin: Iran Condition: excellent Field color: midnight-blue Border color: re...

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'3" x 12'9" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Rust Border color: Rust Acce...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1960
Vintage Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1960

Vintage Malayer Gallery Runner, circa 1960

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1960 Dimensions: 3'7" x 10' Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Beige Border color: Rust Acc...

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1960s Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Large Early 20th Century Ersin Kilim Runner
Large Early 20th Century Ersin Kilim Runner

Large Early 20th Century Ersin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A large early 20th century Persian Ersin Kilim runner with a fantastic bold geometric pattern woven

Category

1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner

$750Sale Price|50% Off

W 44 in L 106 in

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

1940s Turkish Runner with a flower design on an ivory ground Measures: 3'8'' x 8'10''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bessarabian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Beni Ourain Runner, Morocco
Mid-Century Modern Beni Ourain Runner, Morocco

Mid-Century Modern Beni Ourain Runner, Morocco

Located in San Francisco, CA

and are hand-knotted to create a thick, plush pile. This runner has geometric design motifs, blending

Category

20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Tribal Design Runner
Semi Antique Persian Heriz Tribal Design Runner

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Tribal Design Runner

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 45 in L 130 in

Semi Antique Persian Heriz Tribal Design Runner

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Midcentury semi antique Persian Heriz runner rug featuring a tribal design style. The carpet has

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Signed Lilihan Abrash Runner, circa 1940
Signed Lilihan Abrash Runner, circa 1940

Signed Lilihan Abrash Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 3'5" x 6'3" Origin: Iran Condition: excellent. Field color: rustish-red. Border color...

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'9'' x 15'0''
Vintage Heriz Runner 2'9'' x 15'0''

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'9'' x 15'0''

$2,200Sale Price|43% Off

W 33 in L 180 in

Vintage Heriz Runner 2'9'' x 15'0''

Located in New York, NY

The visibly strip-worn red field displays eleven total cream and dark blue octogrammes, alternating with complex palmettes, supported by secondary small squares. Main border of ecru ...

Category

1960s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners
Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners

Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners

Located in Stamford, CT

Ancient Greek style charger of platter depicting two Olympic runner competing in a race

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vintage Runner

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'1" x 13'1" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Red Border Color: Red Acce...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'5" x 12'8" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Rust Border Color: Rust Acce...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'4" x 13'4" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Rust Border Color: Rust Acc...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Runner, Coral Red
Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Runner, Coral Red

Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Runner, Coral Red

$2,886Sale Price|20% Off

W 37.01 in L 158.27 in

Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet Runner, Coral Red

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 462 - Elegant runner with a design of small flower vases across the entire field, which is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Sparta Semi-Antique Runner - 2'6" x 12'0"
Sparta Semi-Antique Runner - 2'6" x 12'0"

Sparta Semi-Antique Runner - 2'6" x 12'0"

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your space with the Sparta Runner, a striking piece that combines simplicity with timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Tribe Berber Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

A classy but elegant pile woven rug from Morocco will complete your desired modern-chic bedroom interior. It has an asymmetric square pattern in a dark and light field that will make...

Category

1960s Moroccan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Wide Long Vintage Runner
Zabihi Collection Persian Wide Long Vintage Runner

Zabihi Collection Persian Wide Long Vintage Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th wide and long Century Persian Runner with a blue striated field Size: 3'8" x 16'

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Persian Pale Blue Field Silk Runner Rug
Persian Pale Blue Field Silk Runner Rug

Persian Pale Blue Field Silk Runner Rug

$2,700Sale Price|40% Off

W 24 in L 120 in

Persian Pale Blue Field Silk Runner Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxurious Persian pale blue field silk runner with fringing either end. Displaying central pastel

Category

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

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Column Scroll Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Column Scroll Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Column Scroll Runner

Located in New York, NY

2nd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Runner with a column scroll motif pattern throughout 3'10

Category

20th Century Turkish Colonial Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner

Wonderful Mid-20th Century Kurdish Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Kurdish Kilim runner with a beautiful crimson stylized paisley

Category

1960s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Wide and long Turkish geometric Kilim flat-weave runner. 3'7'' x 15'1''

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Wool Pile, Geometric Motifs, 1940s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vibrant mid-20th century Turkish Oushak runner presents a striking blend of Anatolian

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

A very narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'3

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal 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

Category

1940s Turkish Bohemian 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Throw Size Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Throw Size Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Throw Size Runner

Located in New York, NY

20th century Turkish throw scatter Size runner. 3'5'' x 6'9''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karajeh Heriz Runner 3'10'' x 9'0"
Vintage Karajeh Heriz Runner 3'10'' x 9'0"

Vintage Karajeh Heriz Runner 3'10'' x 9'0"

$1,560Sale Price|37% Off

W 46 in L 108 in

Vintage Karajeh Heriz Runner 3'10'' x 9'0"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Karajeh Heriz Runner 3'10'' x 9'0".

Category

1960s Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Flatweave Turkish Runner, Circa 1940
Vintage Flatweave Turkish Runner, Circa 1940

Vintage Flatweave Turkish Runner, Circa 1940

Located in Morton Grove, IL

This rug is hand woven in Turkey. Flatweave rug,also known as Kilm are hand-loomed textile with a flat surface-without pile-which present a relatively two dimensional surface. Their ...

Category

1940s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

3x7 Hand-Knotted Black Vintage Overdyed Runner Rug
3x7 Hand-Knotted Black Vintage Overdyed Runner Rug

3x7 Hand-Knotted Black Vintage Overdyed Runner Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate the style of your hallway with the 3x7 Black Vintage Overdyed Runner Rug, a unique

Category

1980s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Vintage Persian 25 Foot Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Vintage Persian 25 Foot Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Vintage Persian 25 Foot Runner

Located in New York, NY

a long Persian hamedan runner from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j4755 size 3' 4

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Afghan Baluch Kilim Runner, Mid-20th Century
Afghan Baluch Kilim Runner, Mid-20th Century

Afghan Baluch Kilim Runner, Mid-20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Afghan Baluch Kilim Runner Rug, Mid-20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'3" W x 11'5

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Wide Runner Anatolian Neutral Kilim, 1960s

$2,200

W 53.94 in L 159.06 in

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...

Category

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''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vienna Secession Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Incredible Mid-20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Incredible Mid-20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner

Incredible Mid-20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible mid-20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a beautiful pattern containing

Category

1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Wonderful Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with alternating boldly colored

Category

1940s Persian Kilim 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''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Serab Semi-Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'9"
Serab Semi-Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'9"

Serab Semi-Antique Runner - 3'2" x 12'9"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Serab Runner – a captivating fusion of tradition and contemporary flair, this rug

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Other 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...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan 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...

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Kazak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hamadan Semi-Antique Runner - 2'10" x 8'4"
Hamadan Semi-Antique Runner - 2'10" x 8'4"

Hamadan Semi-Antique Runner - 2'10" x 8'4"

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the Hamedan Runner, a timeless piece that effortlessly combines elegance with

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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. This rich

Category

1980s Moroccan Bohemian 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Nice Antique Herati Design Hamadan Runner
Nice Antique Herati Design Hamadan Runner

Nice Antique Herati Design Hamadan Runner

$2,646

W 42.13 in L 114.18 in

Nice Antique Herati Design Hamadan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful mid century tribal Hamadan rug with nice Herati design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic 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 Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner
Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

Vintage Zemmour Moroccan Hanbel Rug Kilim Runner

$6,608Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 216 in

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

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish 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".

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist 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.