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Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet
Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet

Traditional Wool Runner Rug Handwoven Carpet Oriental Red Stair Runner Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine red wool runner rug is a traditional vintage carpet woven by hand in the late 20th century.

Category

1980s Afghan Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Caucasian Chirwan Runner
Vintage Caucasian Chirwan Runner

Vintage Caucasian Chirwan Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful vintage runner with nice chirwan design and beautiful colors with green field, yellow, purple and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "E...

Category

Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52852 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with Mid-Century Modern style. Warm and inviting, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully embodies Mid-Century Modern sty...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 3'4" x 6'9".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'3".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Wide Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50728 Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner with Modern Tribal Style. Impeccable woven from soft, silky wool and featuring luminous colors, this vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner i...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pictorial Kilim Runner
Vintage Pictorial Kilim Runner

Vintage Pictorial Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

The brisk red field of this amusing slit tapestry technique piece shows three peasant couples and three chevron-striped quadrupeds, perhaps cattle or goats, with a scatter of simple ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'2" x 4'4".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Red Wool Oriental Runner
Red Wool Oriental Runner

Red Wool Oriental Runner

$1,040Sale Price|20% Off

Red Wool Oriental Runner

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful carpet. It's has a beautiful red color and intricately woven design. It dates back to the mid 20th century.

Category

20th Century Asian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'6".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Style, Wide Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Style, Wide Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52178 Vintage Turkish Oushak Gallery Rug, 04'06 X 10'11. Rooted in the grandeur of Anatolia’s weaving traditions, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds like an he...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'1".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Chinese Peking Dragon Runner
Chinese Peking Dragon Runner

Chinese Peking Dragon Runner

Located in New York, NY

Very rare antique Chinese Peking runner with a pictorial dragon motif found in field and border in two shades of predominant blues.

Category

20th Century Chinese Empire Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'3".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'9" x 5'4".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 4'3" x 7'9".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 4'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'2" x 6'1".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 5'.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 4'11".

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 4'10".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'5" x 5'.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'1" x 5'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'2" x 6'7".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 5'2".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Art Deco Style, Narrow Runner
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Art Deco Style, Narrow Runner

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Art Deco Style, Narrow Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52193 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Art Deco Style, Narrow Runner. Warm and inviting combined with a bold pattern, this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Si...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 4'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'1".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 20926 Size 5' 0" X 11' 11" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1950s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'5" x 4'10".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Carpet Runners Rugs, Area Rugs, Geometric Stair Runner Oriental Rug
Handmade Carpet Runners Rugs, Area Rugs, Geometric Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Handmade Carpet Runners Rugs, Area Rugs, Geometric Stair Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

An excellent example of Caucasian carpet oriental rug weaving from the Kazak region of Azerbaijan. Though these Goldish-Brown ground all-over patterned rugs may seem like from a dist...

Category

1950s Caucasian Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Turkish Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

The weavers in this area tend to make long 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

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'9".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 4'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 4'10".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 3'1" x 5'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 4'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 5'11".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'2".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'4".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 3'2" x 6'5".

Category

1980s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'5" x 4'10".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'9" x 5'4".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31637 Size 5' 0" X 10' 1" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31643 Size 2' 8" X 10' 2" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 4'9".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 31639 Size 3' 6" X 11' 0" Design Anatolian Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Turkey Age Antique/Vintage

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'2".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Flat-weave Wool Runner, Sweden 1950
Flat-weave Wool Runner, Sweden 1950

Flat-weave Wool Runner, Sweden 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Flat-weave Wool Runner Sweden, 1950 Flat-weave wool runner woven with repeating geometric motifs in tones of yellow, green, and cream. 181” x 29” Ref.

Category

20th Century Swedish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'9" x 5'4".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965
Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Located in New York, NY

ref b4440

Category

1960s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'1".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x 5'1".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'3" x 4'7".

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak 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.