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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

W 51 in L 159 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

This simplistic vintage Turkish Oushak runner features a modern style in warm, neutral colors. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal Runner with Vibrant Pictorials
Vintage Persian Tribal Runner with Vibrant Pictorials

Vintage Persian Tribal Runner with Vibrant Pictorials

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x7 Persian runner is a rare tribal rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Karabagh Runner in Bright Pink & Chartreuse
Vintage Karabagh Runner in Bright Pink & Chartreuse

Vintage Karabagh Runner in Bright Pink & Chartreuse

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Karabagh runner predominant accents in pink and chartreuse on a brown colored ground. 3'10

Category

20th Century Russian Victorian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Brown Hand Knotted Minimalist Turkish Kilim Runner
Brown Hand Knotted Minimalist Turkish Kilim Runner

Brown Hand Knotted Minimalist Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind mid-20th century hand knotted Turkish Kilim runner in brown. Some wear showing

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Serab runner displays a classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Tabriz runner exemplifies the

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style
Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 156 in

Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

78286 Vintage Berber Moroccan Runner with Minimalist Style 03'04 x 13'00. With its simplicity

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner
Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand knotted vintage Azeri runner with an artistic design on a red field, and multi-color accents

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Konya Kilim Runner
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Konya Kilim Runner

Gorgeous Early 20th Century Konya Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous early 20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful striped pattern woven in

Category

1940s Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Tabriz runner displays a refined

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Indian Kilim Runner, 1980s, 1C714
Handmade Vintage Indian Kilim Runner, 1980s, 1C714

Handmade Vintage Indian Kilim Runner, 1980s, 1C714

$632Sale Price|60% Off

W 35.44 in L 147.64 in

Handmade Vintage Indian Kilim Runner, 1980s, 1C714

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Indian beige runner in wool. It is very soft. The rug is in original good

Category

1980s Indian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner displays a finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Meshad Art Deco Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Meshad Art Deco Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Meshad Art Deco Runner

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Persian Meshad Art Deco Runner Size: 4'9" × 29'10" (144 × 909 cm) This striking vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner Ivory Field Red Border
Vintage Turkish Runner Ivory Field Red Border

Vintage Turkish Runner Ivory Field Red Border

Located in New York, NY

A narrow vintage Turkish runner with a floral design on an ivory ground and solid blood red border.

Category

20th Century Romantic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by 'GK'
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by 'GK'

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by 'GK'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Swedish Rolakan Runner by (GK) Size: 3'2" × 7'6" (96 × 228 cm) This vintage Swedish flat

Category

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

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Kurd rug runner made in Kurdistan circa 1990's vintage

Category

1990s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid-Century Armenian Kurd Runner
Zabihi Collection Mid-Century Armenian Kurd Runner

Zabihi Collection Mid-Century Armenian Kurd Runner

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 35 in L 133 in

Zabihi Collection Mid-Century Armenian Kurd Runner

Located in New York, NY

A colorful one-of-a-kind Armenian Runner from the 20th century. 2'11'' x 11'1''

Category

20th Century Armenian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a softly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Karajeh runner displays the bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a refined

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739

$1,255Sale Price|20% Off

W 32.68 in L 108.27 in

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner, 1960s, 1С739

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara runner in original condition, it has some age wear. The rug made in

Category

1960s Uzbek Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Camel Hair Persian Serab Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Camel Hair Persian Serab Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Camel Hair Persian Serab Runner

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century camel hair persian serab runner 3'4'' x 14'2'' Persian Serabs have become

Category

20th Century Persian Pre-Columbian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner features a richly

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Art Deco Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Art Deco Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Art Deco Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Fun Vintage Turkish Anatolian runner with a repetitive all-over design. 3' x 10'4''

Category

20th Century Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970
Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970

Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970

$1,874Sale Price|25% Off

W 37 in L 118 in

Vintage Handmade Tribal Moroccan Runner, c-1970

Located in Evanston, IL

Vintage Handmade Tribal flat weave/kilim Moroccan Runner, c-1970, 3'1" x 9'10", fine natural dyed

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Runner, circa Mid-20th Century
Vintage Swedish Runner, circa Mid-20th Century

Vintage Swedish Runner, circa Mid-20th Century

By Ingegerd Silow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat woven runner from the mid-20th century. It is signed "IS" by the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Red Runner

$2,000Sale Price|52% Off

W 33 in L 163 in

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Red Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow and long vintage Turkish Anatolian runner in a deep red tone 2'9'' x 13'7''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Green Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner
Zabihi Collection Worn Green Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Zabihi Collection Worn Green Primitive Vintage Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century green Turkish Deco Runner Details rug no. r4494 size 1' 10" x 7' 7" (56 x 231

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner presents an

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner features a finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Baluch runner presents a restrained

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Karajeh runner presents a classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a refined

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Karajeh Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Karajeh runner displays a classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner features an

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design
Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design

Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design

$3,248Sale Price|20% Off

W 39 in L 126 in

Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design

Located in Dallas, TX

61088 Vintage Persian Malayer Runner with Herati Design 03'03 x 10'06. With its effortless beauty

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'10'' x 11'3''
Zabihi Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'10'' x 11'3''

Zabihi Colorful Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner, 2'10'' x 11'3''

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century Turkish Runner in orange Details rug no. r5636 size 2' 10" x 11' 3" (86 x 343 cm)

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Circa 1930 Tan Large Persian Lilihan Runner
Vintage Circa 1930 Tan Large Persian Lilihan Runner

Vintage Circa 1930 Tan Large Persian Lilihan Runner

Located in New York, NY

2'6 x 24'4. A lovely runner from Persia light in color and with wonderful soft detail in the design

Category

20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner
ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

ON SALE Vintage Distressed Kurd Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Kurd rug runner made in Kurdistan

Category

1980s Asian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a softly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner presents a refined

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner features a finely

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Malayer runner features a classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Shabby Chic Long Oushak Runner, circa 1940s
Shabby Chic Long Oushak Runner, circa 1940s

Shabby Chic Long Oushak Runner, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

This rather distressed runner displays six columns of stylized branches detailed in dark brown and

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Colorful Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Tribal Stripes
Colorful Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Tribal Stripes

Colorful Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Tribal Stripes

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Turkish Kilim runner features an exuberant and rhythmic composition of colorful tribal

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner features a softly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian runner presents a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This early 20th century Persian Heriz runner presents a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Baluch Runner

Located in New York, NY

A wool pile on a wool foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Baluch runner presents a restrained

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal 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.