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Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'9" 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

this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'7" x

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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s 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

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

runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'5".

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

for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made

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

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

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

runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'3" x 4'7".

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Chinese Peking Dragon Runner
Chinese Peking Dragon Runner

Chinese Peking Dragon Runner

$25,000

W 42 in L 244 in

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

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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

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

come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size

Category

1970s 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

hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'4" x 4'9".

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

hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 5'4".

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

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size

Category

1970s 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

knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1980's vintage. Size measures 4'1" x 7'11".

Category

1980s 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

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

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$4,800

W 60 in L 143 in

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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

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

use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey

Category

1970s 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

for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made

Category

1970s 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

Category

1960s 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

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

Category

1970s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$4,500

W 60 in L 121 in

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

$2,600

W 32 in L 122 in

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 Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$3,600

W 42 in L 132 in

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

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965
Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

$750

W 106 in L 36 in

Turkish Sivas Runner 1965

Located in New York, NY

ref b4440

Category

1960s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Indian Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Runner Rug Nordic Charm
Scandinavian Runner Rug Nordic Charm

Scandinavian Runner Rug Nordic Charm

$3,467

W 39.38 in L 102.37 in

Scandinavian Runner Rug Nordic Charm

Located in Ferrara, IT

decorative statement piece. The elongated form is perfect for hallways, entryways, or as a runner to add a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner
Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Vintage Distressed Oushak Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 5'3".

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in Paradise Valley, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...

Category

1960s 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

hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1970's vintage. Size measures 2'6" x 5'7".

Category

1970s 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

runner made in Turkey circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 5'11".

Category

1950s 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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

An eclectic Turkish Anatolian gallery size runner. Large medallions lie on a rusty brownish red

Category

20th Century Turkish Futurist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

$4,700

W 64 in L 173 in

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 25276 Size 5' 4" X 14' 5" 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

$3,450

W 52 in L 136 in

Vintage Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 19763 Size 4' 4" X 11' 4" 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

use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey

Category

1960s 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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s 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

enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Turkish Oushak rug runner made in Turkey circa 1960's vintage. Size

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet
Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Vintage Old Malatya Cecim Jijim Runner Kilim Rug Anatolia Turkish Runner Carpet

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a South Eastern Anatolian old runner Cecim Kilim from the Malatya region with a rare and

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Mid-20th Century Heriz Runner
Mid-20th Century Heriz Runner

Mid-20th Century Heriz Runner

$2,450

W 29 in L 146 in

Mid-20th Century Heriz Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-20th century Persian Heriz runner features a dynamic series of stylized floral medallions

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

$3,200

W 39 in L 134 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A simple yet chic Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in muted pinks, golds, oranges, and natural colored wools, and all surrounded by a bord...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kurdish Hamadan Rug Runner
Vintage Kurdish Hamadan Rug Runner

Vintage Kurdish Hamadan Rug Runner

Located in Katonah, NY

of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Kurdish Hamadan rug runner made in Persia circa

Category

1940s Persian Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Light Brown Persian Runner
Light Brown Persian Runner

Light Brown Persian Runner

$3,675

W 41 in L 77 in

Light Brown Persian Runner

Located in New York, NY

mid-20th century Persian rug in light brown, accents in white and light blue Measures: 3'5" x 6'5".

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Bakshaish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner
Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner

Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner

$2,400

W 32 in L 187 in

Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 20th-century Tibetan hand-knotted wool runner is a stunning celebration of vibrant color

Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Bidjar Antique Runner
Zabihi Collection Persian Bidjar Antique Runner

Zabihi Collection Persian Bidjar Antique Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Bidjar Runner Details rug no. j4057 size 3'6'' x 10'7''

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug
4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

4.7x13 Ft Red Runner Rug for Hallway. Vintage Kitchen Runner Carpet. Stair Rug

Located in Spring Valley, NY

, Staircase, Behind Sofa, Alongside Bed, Balcony, Terrace, Mudroom Shape: Rectangle Type: Runner Ref No

Category

1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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.