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Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 10'11"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 10'11"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 10'11"

Located in Whittier, CA

Ideal for hallways or galleries, this runner embodies timeless craftsmanship and understated decorative beauty.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''
Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

$828Sale Price|20% Off

Afghan Runner 3'8'' x 9'2''

Located in New York, NY

Afghan rug 3'8'' x 9'2''. The Turkmen style "Aina gul" panel main border frames the dark blue field with a bi-columnar allover repeat of patterned squares, serrated stiff leaves and ...

Category

1960s Afghan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Runner, Wool, Colorful Design
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Runner, Wool, Colorful Design

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Runner, Wool, Colorful Design

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A small Moroccan runner, perfect as a bed runner but suitable for any setting.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Late 20th Century Multicolored Turkish Runner
Late 20th Century Multicolored Turkish Runner

Late 20th Century Multicolored Turkish Runner

Located in Southampton, NJ

Vintage multicolored Turkish runner. In excellent condition with vibrant colors and beautiful details.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Jute

Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner
Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner

Zabihi Collection Floral American Hooked Runner

Located in New York, NY

a floral motif mid-20th century American Hooked Runner Details rug no. j4055 size 3' 3" x 10' 7" (99 x 323 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Runner

Materials

Jute

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''
Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Kilim Runner 2'3'' x 9'8''. The sandy-beige field of this rustic flat woven Kenare (runner)presents three synchronized columns each of 12 four-way motives in darkest brown re...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner
Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner

Antique Chinese Pictorial Small Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Chinese Floral design pictorial rug. Measures: 2'9'' x 6'.

Category

20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

a mid 20th century turkish Kilim runner Details rug no. r3816 size 3' x 10' 11" (91 x 333 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)

Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Crimson Flatweave Runner (Fragment)

Located in New York, NY

This captivating Swedish fragment runner showcases the essence of minimalist Scandinavian design with its rich red tonal palette.

Category

1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Long Turkish Kilim Runner from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 3' x 15'9".

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner with a simple multi medallion motif on a camel ground from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

20th Century Turkish Dutch Colonial Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 11'9"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 11'9"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 2'10" x 11'9"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner measuring 2'10" x 11'9" embodies the vibrant artistry and geometric precision of Anatolian weaving traditions.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 12'
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 12'

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 12'

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner measuring 3' x 12' embodies the bold geometry and decorative richness characteristic of Anatolian weaving.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry Runner Hall Rug
Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry Runner Hall Rug

Hand Knotted Wool Tapestry Runner Hall Rug

Located in Litchfield, CT

Hand-knotted runner tapestry featuring a narrow beige main border with thin black guard surrounding a red field decorated with repeating diamond-shaped medallions in beige, green, an...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Gallery Diamond Runner

Located in New York, NY

Colorful vintage one of a kind wide Turkish Deco gallery runner with a colorful diamond motif with a red center medallion.

Category

1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner with a repetitive borderless motif in earth tones Measures: 1'11'' x 9'1''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 13'1"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 13'1"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 13'1"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner measuring 3' x 13'1" exemplifies the bold geometry and decorative artistry of Anatolian weaving.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 11'8"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 11'8"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3' x 11'8"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner measuring 3' x 11'8" showcases the bold geometry and decorative richness of Anatolian weaving traditions.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Narrow Tibetan Runner

Located in New York, NY

Late 20th-century narrow Tibetan Runner Measures: 1'7'' x 8'4''

Category

Late 20th Century Khotan Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Flat Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice mid century Turkish long Kilim with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Oriental Runner Rug with Geometric Medallion Pattern
Oriental Runner Rug with Geometric Medallion Pattern

Oriental Runner Rug with Geometric Medallion Pattern

Located in Hundested, DK

Oriental Runner Rug with Geometric Medallion Pattern A finely detailed oriental runner rug featuring repeating geometric medallions framed by intricate border patterns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Beautiful Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful long corridor carpet from Turkey, Kars region, with pretty geometric and Caucasian designs, and pretty colors with a pink background, entirely hand-knotted in wool vel...

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''
Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage European Runner 2'10'' x 11'8''. A generic, general term referring to French, English, Spanish, Austrian and other origins, from the 16th century onward, in styles that follo...

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

Cream, sea foam, mint green, chocolate brown and fleshy color accents with an array of abrashes make this rug very decorative and compelling. We love the nomadic pattern too. Mea...

Category

20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Long Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare narrow and long striped Kilim runner. 1'9'' x 16'11''

Category

20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with multiple multicolored diamond medallions on a variegated crimson background surrounded by a multicolored floral and geometric patterne...

Category

1940s Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner
Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

Pale Gold Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Pale yellow gold vintage Turkish Oushak from the mid-20th century. Measures: 2'7” x 9'11”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Minimalist Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'1" x 9'7"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner measuring 3'1" x 9'7" embodies the bold geometry and decorative richness of Anatolian weaving traditions.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size
Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size

Swedish Rug Minimalist Design Runner Size

Located in Ferrara, IT

Measuring 253 × 81 cm, this handwoven piece is ideal as a runner for hallways or to add warmth and sophistication to narrow spaces.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner
1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

1970's Turkish Oushak Carpet Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

53917 Vintage Red Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug runner enchants with a striking balance of vibrant and subdued colors, s...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''
Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkmen Runner 2'9'' x 9'5''.

Category

1960s Turkmen Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner - 3'2" x 11'6"

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, measuring 3'2" x 11'6", is a striking example of Anatolian weaving tradition, celebrated for its balance of bold geometry and refined artistry.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Turkish Angora Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Rare size angora Oushak runner in ivory and gold. 1'3'' x 5'6''

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Angora

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool
Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Elegant Hand-Knotted Carpet Runner, Wool

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1258 -Rare elegant carpet runner with beautiful flowers to form the "botteh" design all over the bleu surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Long Geometric Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Turkish Geometric runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 3'3'' x 15'

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner
Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner

Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Runner

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Turkish Kilim gallery size rug from the middle of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Floral Runner

Located in New York, NY

2nd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Runner with a floral design in warm colors 3'5'' x 9'2''

Category

20th Century Turkish Colonial Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind decorative Vintage Turkish Konya runner Measures: 3'11'' x 11'4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Prairie School Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Red Khotan Runner

Located in New York, NY

Narrow and short one-of-a-kind Khotan runner from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century 2'5'' x 7'11''

Category

20th Century East Turkestani Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner
Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner

Zabihi Collection Colorful Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind mid-20th century colorful Turkish Kilim runner. 2'6'' x 6'10''.

Category

20th Century Asian Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.
Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Turkman runner carpet / silk, 20th Century. Red background with a typical Turkman pattern.

Category

20th Century Turkmen Vintage Runner

Materials

Silk

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Geometric Medallions

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Oushak runner features a balanced vertical arrangement of stepped diamond medallions set against a warm sand and ivory field.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner
Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian  Runner

Zabihi Collection Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'7” x 13'9”.

Category

20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip
Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

$1,274Sale Price|20% Off

Old Oriental Light Runner or Strip

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 498 - Light, long, unusual kilim strip or runner , covered with small cicim embroideries. I would see it placed on a long table or hung on the wall, horizontally or vertically.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other 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

Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Kurd rug runner made in Kurdistan circa 1990's vintage. Size measures 3'1" x 11'10".

Category

1990s Other Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvi Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life pattern with each tree having multicolored layers.

Category

1940s Asian Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner
Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Zabihi Collection Narrow Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

1940s Turkish Oushak Runner with a soft red ground accents in khaki, brown and light blue accents Measures: 2' x 9'1.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Georgian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Moroccan Wool Runner Size: 3'1" × 8'10" (93 × 269 cm). Step into mid-century North Africa with this striking Vintage Moroccan Runner from 1957, a true reflection of the rusti...

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over diamond floral pattern surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

Category

1940s Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner
Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Konya Kilimanjaros Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a wonderful black, white, crimson, pale indigo, pale green, and cream striped pattern with embroidered stylized flowers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted
Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Vintage Barkkara Rug Runner Hand Knotted

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Barkkara rug Runner hand knotted Dimensions. 40 W ; 80 L

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Runner

Materials

Fabric

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner
Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Funky Vintage Turkish Anatolian Long Runner

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century with a funky pattern and coloration Measures: 3' x 11'2''

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Oushak Runner, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

This vintage runner is a simple study in medium brown and khaki with shadow details in golden tan.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow
E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

E. 20thc Wool Road Runner Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Road Runner pillow with a wondrous inner design of the bird and unusual color pallet to the exterior of the pillow.

Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Oushak runner Measures: 3'3'' x 12'6''.

Category

20th Century Turkish American Classical Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Mid-20th Century Anatolian Turkish Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold mid-20th century Anatolian Turkish Runner with a repeated geometric lattice pattern with stylized floral medallions, and surrounded by a border of more geometric patterns, and...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner
Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Vintage Washed Out Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

This village kenare (runner) shows eight octagonal “Memling guls” on a richly abrashed brown field, with connecting chessboard lozenges and secondary eight point stars.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''
Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

$1,160Sale Price|63% Off

Vintage Turkish Runner 3'0" x 9'2''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Runner 3' x 9'2''. The crimson field is decorated with four floating rough oval medallions enclosing sand cartouches, with en suite half-medallions as side fillers.

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Indian Dhurrie Runner in Brick, Charcoal, and Cream, circa Mid-20th Century Size: 4'3" × 31'9" (129 × 967 cm) This vintage Indian Dhurrie runner from the mid-20th century is ...

Category

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

Materials

Cotton

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner
Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya runner with a simple all-over diamond pattern woven in the most wonderful color palette of pastel pinks, indigos, golds, and oranges, and se...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish 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. 

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