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Yellow Turkish Tulu Shag Rug
Yellow Turkish Tulu Shag Rug

Yellow Turkish Tulu Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

A Turkish Tulu shag rug with a tribal all over design. Measures: 4'2" x 7'5".

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug
Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug

Mid-Century Modern Style Abstract Shag Rug

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern style abstract shag rug. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern shag rug.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Polystyrene

1990s Mohair Shag Rug in Oasis White
1990s Mohair Shag Rug in Oasis White

1990s Mohair Shag Rug in Oasis White

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Indian shag rug with deep plush pile, soft neutral tones, and tactile texture, offering warmth, comfort, and character for bedrooms, lounges, or layered interiors.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug
Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug

Contemporary Wool Black and Cream Shag Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Upgrade your home with our Contemporary shag rug.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Green Whimsical Turkish Vintage Shag Rug
Large Green Whimsical Turkish Vintage Shag Rug

Large Green Whimsical Turkish Vintage Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Turkish pile shag rug with an all-over box motif on a green abrashed field.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Swedish Shag Rug, 1970s, 1C958
Handmade Vintage Swedish Shag Rug, 1970s, 1C958

Handmade Vintage Swedish Shag Rug, 1970s, 1C958

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Vintage Swedish shag rug in chocolate brown color. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Shag Rug 4'0" x 5'9''
Vintage European Shag Rug 4'0" x 5'9''

Vintage European Shag Rug 4'0" x 5'9''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage European Shag Rug 4'0" x 5'9''. A generic, general term referring to French, English, Spanish, Austrian and other origins, from the 16th century onward, in styles that follow...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3"
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3"

Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Shag Rug 4'0" x 6'3". The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, Here...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black
Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black

Turkish Modernist Square Shag Rug in Coral and Black

Located in New York, NY

A contemporary Turkish Shag rug in square format handmade during the late 20th century in coral and black.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug 4' x 6'
Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug 4' x 6'

Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug 4' x 6'

Located in New York, NY

Red Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Shag Rug, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Shag Rug - 6'1" x 8'
Vintage Turkish Shag Rug - 6'1" x 8'

Vintage Turkish Shag Rug - 6'1" x 8'

Located in Whittier, CA

The Vintage Turkish Shag Rug, which measures 6'1" x 8', embodies a modern interpretation of Anatolian craftsmanship with its plush texture and bold geometric design.

Category

1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Powder Blue Abstract Vintage Turkish Tulu Mid-20th Century Shag Rug
Powder Blue Abstract Vintage Turkish Tulu Mid-20th Century Shag Rug

Powder Blue Abstract Vintage Turkish Tulu Mid-20th Century Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Turkish Tulu Shag rug. Powder blue field, ivory, black, aqua blue accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, with Neutral Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, with Neutral Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, with Neutral Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 vintage Tulu shag rug, circa 1950-1960, is among the family of Tulus with minimalist geometric patterns, as seen in the rich beige neutral tones On ...

Category

1960s Turkish Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Abstract Oversize Cream Orange Light Turkish Shag Rug
Zabihi Collection Abstract Oversize Cream Orange Light Turkish Shag Rug

Zabihi Collection Abstract Oversize Cream Orange Light Turkish Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

A rare large size 3-tone Turkish shag rug in ivory, orange and light blue, light blue and orange.

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geometric Shag Rug
Geometric Shag Rug

Geometric Shag Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rug is outlined in a high pile tan shag wool. Dimensions 73" width x 50" depth.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, Beige, Ivory and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, Beige, Ivory and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug, Beige, Ivory and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage Tulu shag rug is a rich find among a new curation of minimalist pieces in Rug & Kilim’s mid-centur...

Category

1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Coming from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 4x7 vintage shag rug enjoys a resplendent high pile in ink blue, bright red, white, tangerine & pista green complementing geometric sensibili...

Category

1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish
High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish

High Pile Midcentury Vintage Shag Rug Rya Swedish Scandinavian Danish

By Ege Art Line

Located in Basel, BS

This cool, colorful Scandinavian Wool 1960s / 1970s era RYA shag rug is such a great statement piece! The pile is 2 inches long and this is a nice large RYA rug--approx. 4x6.5 feet.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

8' Foot Hand Woven Tricolor Oval Scandinavian Shag Rug
8' Foot Hand Woven Tricolor Oval Scandinavian Shag Rug

8' Foot Hand Woven Tricolor Oval Scandinavian Shag Rug

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Oval postmodern Orange and half-white pattern shag area wool shag rug with abstract ring design in various shades of beige, brown, and orange.

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Dorothy Liebes Hook Craft Originals The Tapa Group Modernist Shag Rug 54"x72"
Dorothy Liebes Hook Craft Originals The Tapa Group Modernist Shag Rug 54"x72"

Dorothy Liebes Hook Craft Originals The Tapa Group Modernist Shag Rug 54"x72"

By Dorothy Liebes

Located in West Chester, PA

Rare Mid-Century Modern Geometric Shag Rug Designed by Dorothy Liebes for Hook Craft Originals - Designs of Distinction Hand Crafted by Bigelow Custom Carpets 100% wool face and mo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Checkered
Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Checkered

Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Shag Rug, Handwoven Wool & Cotton, Checkered

Located in Barrington, IL

Dimensions: 4’ 7” x 7’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Morocco Material: Wool and cotton Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1535 ...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Off White Wool Shag Rug 56 X 81
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Off White Wool Shag Rug 56 X 81

Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Off White Wool Shag Rug 56 X 81

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern style abstract shag rug. Offered is a vintage mid century Danish modern off white wool shag 56" x 81.5".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Identical Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Shag Rugs by Desso, 1970s
Identical Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Shag Rugs by Desso, 1970s

Identical Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Shag Rugs by Desso, 1970s

By Desso

Located in Herentals, BE

A rare pair of identical shag rugs designed by Desso in the Netherlands during the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262
Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262

Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, Flokati Style, 1960s, 6.6 ft Square -1C1262

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage Scandinavian shag rug from the 1960s captures the essence of mid-century modern design with its soft texture, minimalist aesthetic, and inviting warmth.

Category

1960s French Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Shag Rug. Size: 6' 4" x 13' 7"
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Shag Rug. Size: 6' 4" x 13' 7"

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Shag Rug. Size: 6' 4" x 13' 7"

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful and soft vintage shag rug is framed on both sides by lines made by rough triangular shapes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern, High Pile by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern, High Pile by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Multicolor Geometric Pattern, High Pile by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection, a 4x9 mid-century shag rug from the Tulu lineage featuring a high pile for unparalleled warmth.

Category

1950s Indian Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design
Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design

Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design

Located in Dallas, TX

77043, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style and Danish design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug, Homage to the Square, Germany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug, Homage to the Square, Germany

1970s Mid-Century Modern Shag Rug, Homage to the Square, Germany

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Mid-Century Modern "Homage to the Square" Shag Rug. Experience the vibrant intersection of fine art and interior design with this stunning 1970s high-pile shag rug.

Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug In White With Brown Geometric Patterns By Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug In White With Brown Geometric Patterns By Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug In White With Brown Geometric Patterns By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Its a comfortable, warm piece from a long tradition known for its craft. This vintage Tulu shag rug further enjoys good condition and minimal wear for its age.

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tulu Shag Gray and Ivory Shag Rug
Tulu Shag Gray and Ivory Shag Rug

Tulu Shag Gray and Ivory Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Turkish Tulu rug in grey and ivory with chevron design. 4'6'' x 6'10''

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Shag Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Turkish Shag Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Turkish Shag Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Large Lumbar size Pillow made from a mid-20th century Turkish Tulu rug. PolyFill insert and zipper closure provided. Measures: 16'' x 24''.

Category

20th Century Bohemian Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, Berber Shag Rug with Retro Modern Style
Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, Berber Shag Rug with Retro Modern Style

Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, Berber Shag Rug with Retro Modern Style

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

21015, vintage red Moroccan rug, Berber shag rug with Retro modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug emanates function and versatility while staying true to the ...

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Warm Brown with Beige Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Warm Brown with Beige Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Warm Brown with Beige Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Tulus are some of the most sought-after high-pile and shag rugs, often mentioned in the same breath as Greek Flokati and Moroccan rugs for their own unique take on a...

Category

1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage European Shags Rug 9'10'' x 11'10''
Vintage European Shags Rug 9'10'' x 11'10''

Vintage European Shags Rug 9'10'' x 11'10''

Located in New York, NY

Composed of squares in a uniform charcoal tone. The irregular white joining bits add to what could have been a flat, monochrome affair. Good condition. Mderately long shag. Measures:...

Category

1980s European Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Animal Skin

Zabihi Collection Turkish Tulu Shag Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Turkish Tulu Shag Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Turkish Tulu Shag Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

One-of-a-kind Pillow made from a mid-20th Century Turkish Turkish Tulu Worn Wool Rug. Zipper Closure and Poly Fill Provided Measures: 1'5'' x 1'6''.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug
Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug

Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya rug. Light blue cream, pink, green and brown with a floral pattern. Hand-hooked of wool yarn, this is the perfect petite rug to place by your bedside ...

Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Handmade Sunflower Rya Shag Rug
Vintage Swedish Handmade Sunflower Rya Shag Rug

Vintage Swedish Handmade Sunflower Rya Shag Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

Put some sunshine on the floor! You can't help but smile when you see this bright and cheerful rug, yet the colors are just subdued enough not to jump out at you. Hand-hooked of wool...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Yarn

Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970
Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Swedish shag wool area rug with an abstract Supernova design resembling a sun featuring various shades of browns and burnt orange.

Category

1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Textile

Zabihi Collection  Wild Vintage Turkish Tulu Shag Rug
Zabihi Collection  Wild Vintage Turkish Tulu Shag Rug

Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Turkish Tulu Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

a wild mid-20th-century Turkish Tulu Small Carpet Details rug no. j4241 size 3' 8" x 5' 6" (112 x 168 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Purple Green Vintage Turkish Shag Rug
Zabihi Collection Purple Green Vintage Turkish Shag Rug

Zabihi Collection Purple Green Vintage Turkish Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Turkish Konya rug in green and purple. 3'8'' x 4'5''

Category

20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Turkish Filiki Shag Rug
Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Turkish Filiki Shag Rug

Zabihi Collection Wild Vintage Turkish Filiki Shag Rug

Located in New York, NY

Fun and colorful long haired angora-goat Filiki rug, handwoven in the villages of Central Anatolia in the middle part of the 20th century. 5'11'' x 9'6''  

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Goat Hair

Rya Rug Vintage 1925's Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug
Rya Rug Vintage 1925's Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug

Rya Rug Vintage 1925's Scandinavian/Danish Shag Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Scandinavian “Rya” Rug Size: 5'11" × 9'1" Date: Signed and dated, circa 1925 A fine example of an early 20th-century Scandinavian rya, distinguished by its long, hand-knott...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Burgundy Pile by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Burgundy Pile by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Burgundy Pile by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x6 Tulu rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960. Further On the Design: Thi...

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Danish Wool Shag Rug by C. Olesen, Light Grey, 1990s
Danish Wool Shag Rug by C. Olesen, Light Grey, 1990s

Danish Wool Shag Rug by C. Olesen, Light Grey, 1990s

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined Danish wool rug designed and produced by C. Olesen in the 1990s, showcasing the essence of Scandinavian minimalism and quality craftsmanship. This piece features a dense, s...

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Mid Century Modern Abstract Rya Shag Rug 6 x 11
Mid Century Modern Abstract Rya Shag Rug 6 x 11

Mid Century Modern Abstract Rya Shag Rug 6 x 11

Located in Lake Worth, FL

This vintage mid-century modern rug is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Textile

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Gray with Subtle Stripes - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Gray with Subtle Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Gray with Subtle Stripes - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, this 5x7 vintage Tulu rug is a rich new minimalist piece among the latest curations in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century col...

Category

1950s Turkish Tulu Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Polychromatic Abstract Pattern - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x4 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-centu...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Red and Light Green Geometric Pattern
Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Red and Light Green Geometric Pattern

Vintage Tulu Shag Rug in Red and Light Green Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

This vintage 4x5 Tulu rug is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey circa 1950-1960. Further On the Design: Thi...

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Shag Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Shag Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage shag rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage shag rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Vintage shag rugs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage shag rugs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt and Ege Rya each produced beautiful vintage shag rugs that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Shag Rugs?

Prices for vintage shag rugs start at $399 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $2,000.

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. 

Questions About Vintage Shag Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, you can vacuum a shag rug. A shag rug, however, should only be vacuumed maximum once or twice a week with a carpet rake attachment.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a shag rug is hard to keep clean is largely a matter of personal opinion. Because the pile is thicker, shag rugs may hold more dust and debris. However, many can be easily vacuumed. You'll find a selection of shag rugs on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Those are, generally speaking, rugs that were woven around the mid 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.