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Vintage Persian Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner, Intricate Geometric Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

curated runner from the Rug & Kilim collection. On the Design: Connoisseurs and designers alike will

Category

1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Vintage Rug Red Multicolor Runner 2'8" x 12'2"
Turkish Vintage Rug Red Multicolor Runner 2'8" x 12'2"

Turkish Vintage Rug Red Multicolor Runner 2'8" x 12'2"

$1,512Sale Price|44% Off

W 32 in L 146 in

Turkish Vintage Rug Red Multicolor Runner 2'8" x 12'2"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Turkish Vintage Rug Red Multicolor Runner 2'8" x 12'2" Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish

Category

1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Qum Runner, Handwoven Wool & Silk, Allover Geometric Design
Vintage Persian Qum Runner, Handwoven Wool & Silk, Allover Geometric Design

Vintage Persian Qum Runner, Handwoven Wool & Silk, Allover Geometric Design

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage Persian Qum runner is a rare allover design. Handwoven in the renowned weaving center

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

2x13 Hand Knotted Old Karajeh Wool Runner – Geometric Design
2x13 Hand Knotted Old Karajeh Wool Runner – Geometric Design

2x13 Hand Knotted Old Karajeh Wool Runner – Geometric Design

Located in Dallas, TX

The 2x13 Old Karajeh Runner is a masterfully hand-knotted wool rug that brings the elegance of

Category

1980s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones
Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones

Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'8 x 14'0 Multicolor Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner with Coral Blue Tones

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Buff-Brown Wool Traditional Turkish Runner
Mid-Century Buff-Brown Wool Traditional Turkish Runner

Mid-Century Buff-Brown Wool Traditional Turkish Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This mid-century Turkish runner features a buff-brown field with a column of five bold shaded mole

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes
Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes

Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures:2 x 6 Vintage Turkish Kilim Small Runner with Ivory and Brown Stripes. Keivan Woven Arts

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Light-Green Floral Handmade Long Tabriz Runner
Vintage Light-Green Floral Handmade Long Tabriz Runner

Vintage Light-Green Floral Handmade Long Tabriz Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vintage, circa 1970, Tabriz runner has a light green field with an overall design of

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'3 x 7'11 Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

5x10 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Gallery Runner Wool Rug
5x10 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Gallery Runner Wool Rug

5x10 Hand Knotted Old Hamedan Gallery Runner Wool Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Runner Rug, a truly one-of-a-kind statement piece rooted in timeless craftsmanship. Expertly hand-knotted

Category

1980s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Ardabil Vintage Runner, Twin-Pair - 2'7" x 12'5"
Ardabil Vintage Runner, Twin-Pair - 2'7" x 12'5"

Ardabil Vintage Runner, Twin-Pair - 2'7" x 12'5"

Located in New York, NY

Behold the enchanting allure of the Aderbil Runner, a radiant tapestry that weaves together

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Buddhist North African Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Buddhist North African Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Pictorial Buddhist North African Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A rare mid-20th century one-of-a-kind North African Runner Measures: 2' x 6'2''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Traditional Navy 20th Century Northwest Persian Runner
Zabihi Collection Traditional Navy 20th Century Northwest Persian Runner

Zabihi Collection Traditional Navy 20th Century Northwest Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A traditional navy field Persian Malayer runner from the early 20th century. Measures: 3'4” x

Category

20th Century Persian Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Sarouk Semi-Antique Runner - 2'7" x 9'11"
Sarouk Semi-Antique Runner - 2'7" x 9'11"

Sarouk Semi-Antique Runner - 2'7" x 9'11"

Located in New York, NY

Embrace the timeless elegance and vibrant charm of the Sarouk Rug, a masterpiece that weaves history and artistry into your living space. This rug boasts a warm and inviting beige ba...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Long Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Runner with Diamond Medallions
Long Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Runner with Diamond Medallions

Long Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Runner with Diamond Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Long Midcentury Turkish Kurdish Runner with Diamond Medallions. Measures: 2'10 x 14'7

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet
Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet

Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

the border in blue tones. This Scandinavian rug is more unusual because it is a runner and not a

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Vintage Turkish Runner 6'3" x 9'6"
Blue Vintage Turkish Runner 6'3" x 9'6"

Blue Vintage Turkish Runner 6'3" x 9'6"

$1,995Sale Price|44% Off

W 75 in L 114 in

Blue Vintage Turkish Runner 6'3" x 9'6"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...

Category

1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Cotton Agra Runner (Size Adjusted)
Doris Leslie Blau Cotton Agra Runner (Size Adjusted)

Doris Leslie Blau Cotton Agra Runner (Size Adjusted)

Located in New York, NY

Cotton Agra Runner (Size Adjusted) Size: 6'4" × 19'9" (193 × 601 cm) A Midcentury North Indian Agra

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Azerbaijan Runner Rug with 3 Geometric Medallions
Antique Azerbaijan Runner Rug with 3 Geometric Medallions

Antique Azerbaijan Runner Rug with 3 Geometric Medallions

$2,206Sale Price|20% Off

W 46.46 in L 132.29 in

Antique Azerbaijan Runner Rug with 3 Geometric Medallions

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Azerbaijan rug hand woven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes. Traditional Azeri design featuring three mixed floral and geometric medall...

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Tan Karabagh Runner Hand Knotted 3'7 x 18'9
Antique Tan Karabagh Runner Hand Knotted 3'7 x 18'9

Antique Tan Karabagh Runner Hand Knotted 3'7 x 18'9

Located in New York, NY

(Black Garden) which wove scatters, runners and gallery rugs from the 17th century onwards, often with

Category

20th Century Caucasian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Camel Toned Sarab Antique Runner, Circa 1930
Camel Toned Sarab Antique Runner, Circa 1930

Camel Toned Sarab Antique Runner, Circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A relatively simplified version of a classic Sarab pattern, with a lightly abrashed camel-tone field centred by a pole medallion of three large conjoint hexagons in light aqua and ca...

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Sofreh Aghd Wedding Runner
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Sofreh Aghd Wedding Runner

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Sofreh Aghd Wedding Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

78959 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 01'11 x 07'11. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Green Gray Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Worn Green Gray Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Worn Green Gray Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

a 3rd quarter of the 20th century predominantly gray tone Turkish Runner. 2'8'' x 10'

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner
Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Malayer runner featuring an all-over paisley design 3'5'' x 16'7''

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner
Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Zabihi Collection Funky Green Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Funky Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Geometric Runner Measures: 2'10'' x 10'6''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

runner captivates with its intricate designs and symbolic motifs, weaving together elements of Anatolian

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Serab Ivory Navy Antique runner - 3'6" x 10'1"
Serab Ivory Navy Antique runner - 3'6" x 10'1"

Serab Ivory Navy Antique runner - 3'6" x 10'1"

Located in New York, NY

Presenting the Serab Elegance Ivory Runner – Where Tranquility Meets Timeless Artistry Step into a

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Wide Vintage Colorful Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Gallery size Turkish Rug with an abrashed an field with 3 large medallions with predominant accents in neon green, coral, orange and blue. A few small humans are lurking around as we...

Category

20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Red Vintage Turkish Pictorial Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A decorative one of a kind colorful mid 20th-century Turkish runner featuring 6 humans and 2

Category

20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1940. Dimensions: 5.5" x 12.10" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: rust-red Border color...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pink and Green Vintage Karabagh Runner
Zabihi Collection Pink and Green Vintage Karabagh Runner

Zabihi Collection Pink and Green Vintage Karabagh Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Russian Karabagh runner in funky colors. Predominant accents in lime green and pink. 3'8'' x

Category

20th Century Russian Tibetan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Soft Blue Persian Malayer Carpet Runner
Distressed Vintage Soft Blue Persian Malayer Carpet Runner

Distressed Vintage Soft Blue Persian Malayer Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53922 Distressed Vintage Blue Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'01 x 09'09. Antique-washed Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Orange Vintage Turkish Wool Runner with Tribal Geometry Design
Orange Vintage Turkish Wool Runner with Tribal Geometry Design

Orange Vintage Turkish Wool Runner with Tribal Geometry Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey, this Vintage runner features three bold diamond-shaped medallions framed by

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Red Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 3'3 x 15'9
Antique Red Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 3'3 x 15'9

Antique Red Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 3'3 x 15'9

Located in New York, NY

3'3 x 15'9. Vintage hand knotted Persian Malayer runner, circa 1920. The rug is in very good

Category

20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Field Red Accent Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Ivory Field Red Accent Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Ivory Field Red Accent Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish runner with predominant accents in red, orange, and ivory from the mid-20th century

Category

20th Century Turkish Khotan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Beige 1910s Antique Serab Handmade Tribal Wool Runner
Beige 1910s Antique Serab Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Beige 1910s Antique Serab Handmade Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Antique Persian Serab hand-knotted wool runner with beige-cream color field. This piece has rust

Category

20th Century Persian Islamic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Minimal Vintage Gabbeh Runner, c. 1950-1960's

Minimal Vintage Gabbeh Runner, c. 1950-1960's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Charming Minimal Vintage Gabbeh Runner Primary Colors, Thick Plush Pile About: Charming beyond

Category

20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Runner Rug from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Runner Rug from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Geometric Runner Rug from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 11x18 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x25 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Dhurrie Runner Geometric Rug, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 3x14 Dhurrie flat weave runner is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed

Category

1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner

Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Antique Blue / Navy Runner

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Traditional handwoven luxury wool antique blue / Navy runner. Size: 3'-1" X 9'-7".

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Sivas rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Victorian Vintage Runner

Materials

Cotton

Antique Tribal Turkoman Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Antique Tribal Turkoman Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Antique Tribal Turkoman Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'1" x 9'10" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Red Border Color: Red ...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkoman Tribal Abrash Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Turkoman Tribal Abrash Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Turkoman Tribal Abrash Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 4'8" x 13'1" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Burgundy Border Color: Burgundy A...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 6'2" x 12'9" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Black Border color: Cherry-Red ...

Category

1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Seraband 20 foot Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Seraband 20 foot Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Antique Persian Seraband 20 foot Runner

Located in New York, NY

A long persian seraband long runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j4638

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner

Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Oushak rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

North-West Persian Antique Runner - 3'3" x 14'4"
North-West Persian Antique Runner - 3'3" x 14'4"

North-West Persian Antique Runner - 3'3" x 14'4"

Located in New York, NY

Add a touch of elegance and warmth to your hallway with our exquisite Northwest Persian runner

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Rare Narrow Long Sea Foam Persian Runner
Zabihi Collection Rare Narrow Long Sea Foam Persian Runner

Zabihi Collection Rare Narrow Long Sea Foam Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Predominant soft gray-blue-green Persian Malayer runner from the early 20th century. accents in

Category

20th Century Persian Malayer 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.