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Kilim KONYA Runner
Kilim KONYA Runner

Kilim KONYA Runner

$1,424Sale Price|20% Off

W 31.89 in L 90.56 in

Kilim KONYA Runner

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 886 - Little kilim Konya runner, sober and elegant, in camel color wool. Can be set anywhere

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Konya Runner Rug
Konya Runner Rug

Konya Runner Rug

$2,450

W 51 in L 116 in

Konya Runner Rug

Located in New York, NY

Konya runner rug. Vintage village rug from Central Turkey. Rug has a charming design, mellow colors

Category

1950s Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Runner Rugs, Ziegler Blue Carpet Stair Runners
Handmade Runner Rugs, Ziegler Blue Carpet Stair Runners

Handmade Runner Rugs, Ziegler Blue Carpet Stair Runners

Located in Wembley, GB

This kind rugs and runners are in the same style of Ziegler Sultanabad runner made on our own looms

Category

1990s Afghan Sultanabad Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Artdeco Runner
Vintage Artdeco Runner

Vintage Artdeco Runner

$1,750

W 34 in L 111 in

Vintage Artdeco Runner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Turkish Art Deco Runner Rug Discover a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Art Deco runner rug

Category

1970s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Maroon Red Vintage Tourkaman Bokara Gul Motif Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Maroon Red Vintage Tourkaman Bokara Gul Motif Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Maroon Red Vintage Tourkaman Bokara Gul Motif Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

: Ivory Orange, Black, Chili Red Rug Pile : Wool Rug Foundation : Cotton Rug Shape : Rectangle Latex: No

Category

1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Pure Wool Cleaned Runner Rug
Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Pure Wool Cleaned Runner Rug

Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Pure Wool Cleaned Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

the Rug : Brown, Red, Light Blue, Pink Rug Pile : Wool Rug Foundation : Cotton Rug Shape : Rectangle

Category

1940s Pakistani Kirman Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Cleaned Runner Rug
Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Cleaned Runner Rug

Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Cleaned Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

the Rug : Brown, Light Blue, Red Rug Pile : Wool Rug Foundation : Cotton Rug Shape : Rectangle Latex

Category

1940s Pakistani Kirman Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner
Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner

Vintage Rug Handmade Carpet Runner Paisley Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

Runner rug is completely handmade by using the best organic hand-spun wool and cotton. The artisans who

Category

1960s Caucasian Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Handwoven Wool Vintage Runner in Brown, Blue, & Pink Floral Design 2'7" x 8'10"
Handwoven Wool Vintage Runner in Brown, Blue, & Pink Floral Design 2'7" x 8'10"

Handwoven Wool Vintage Runner in Brown, Blue, & Pink Floral Design 2'7" x 8'10"

By Asian Modern

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing a stunning piece of history to your home décor, this vintage hand knotted wool rug is

Category

1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Pakistani Runner
Vintage Pakistani Runner

Vintage Pakistani Runner

$712

W 25.2 in L 73.63 in

Vintage Pakistani Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Little vintage Pakistani runner with beautiful decorative design and nice colors, entirely hand

Category

Late 20th Century Pakistani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tibetan Runner
Vintage Tibetan Runner

Vintage Tibetan Runner

$1,300

W 29 in L 93 in

Vintage Tibetan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted runner with a horizontal stripe pattern woven in

Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3.2x10.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug. 100% Wool. Soft Pile. One of a Kind
3.2x10.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug. 100% Wool. Soft Pile. One of a Kind

3.2x10.6 Ft Vintage Turkish Runner Rug. 100% Wool. Soft Pile. One of a Kind

Located in Spring Valley, NY

A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish runner rug for hallway decor. The rug is made of medium wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Small  Oriental Runner
Small  Oriental Runner

Small Oriental Runner

$759Sale Price|20% Off

W 22.84 in L 83.86 in

Small Oriental Runner

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small runner made from a nomadic saddlebag, only unstitched on the sides, but intact in its

Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3x8.7 Ft Vintage Shag Pile Handmade Turkish Tulu Runner Rug Made of Mohair Wool
3x8.7 Ft Vintage Shag Pile Handmade Turkish Tulu Runner Rug Made of Mohair Wool

3x8.7 Ft Vintage Shag Pile Handmade Turkish Tulu Runner Rug Made of Mohair Wool

Located in Spring Valley, NY

together the softness of mohair and the durability of wool to create a piece that is both opulent and

Category

1970s Turkish Tulu Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Green Vintage and Worn Down Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Runner Pure Wool Rug
Green Vintage and Worn Down Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Runner Pure Wool Rug

Green Vintage and Worn Down Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Runner Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

border color: Green Other colors of the rug: Red, pink, gray, ivory, brown Rug pile: Worn wool Rug's

Category

1960s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

74046, vintage Turkish Oushak runner with tribal style, hallway runner. This hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Tribal Turkish Runner
Tribal Turkish Runner

Tribal Turkish Runner

$1,875

W 34 in L 123 in

Tribal Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Turkish Geometric runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10'' x 10'3''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug Runner, Hallway Runner with Soft Colors
Vintage Oushak Rug Runner, Hallway Runner with Soft Colors

Vintage Oushak Rug Runner, Hallway Runner with Soft Colors

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 38 in L 112 in

Vintage Oushak Rug Runner, Hallway Runner with Soft Colors

Located in Dallas, TX

74127, vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runner with soft colors. This hand-knotted wool vintage Oushak

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner beautifully embodies a traditional English

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kilim Runner
Turkish Kilim Runner

Turkish Kilim Runner

$3,000

W 32 in L 120 in

Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

A 3rd quarter of the 20th century tribal Kilim Runner with lots of colors Measures: 2'8" x 10'.

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Navajo Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Narrow Turkish Runner
Narrow Turkish Runner

Narrow Turkish Runner

$3,000

W 23 in L 136 in

Narrow Turkish Runner

Located in New York, NY

A lovely turkish runner from the middle of the 20th century with a floral motif on a teal ground

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Runner
Vintage Indian Runner

Vintage Indian Runner

$1,650

W 31 in L 122 in

Vintage Indian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 20th century hand-knotted Indian runner with a Persian pattern containing several mirrored

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Tribal Hallway Runner
Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Tribal Hallway Runner

Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Tribal Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

50340 Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Tribal Hallway Runner. This hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Runner
Vintage Chinese Runner

Vintage Chinese Runner

$1,150

W 27 in L 141 in

Vintage Chinese Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Chinese runner with a pale fuchsia field with a central swirling

Category

1950s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Runner Rug
Scandinavian Runner Rug

Scandinavian Runner Rug

$3,204

W 36.62 in L 96.07 in

Scandinavian Runner Rug

Located in Ferrara, IT

Scandinavian Kilim Rug – Signed MLB This striking Scandinavian kilim rug features a vibrant yellow and ochre palette, with a rhythmic geometric pattern that captures the essence of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

W 34 in L 112 in

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Color Pop, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

52066 vintage Turkish Oushak runner with color pop, Hallway runner. This hand knotted wool vintage

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluch Runner
Vintage Baluch Runner

Vintage Baluch Runner

$850

W 18 in L 54 in

Vintage Baluch Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 20th century Afghani Baluch runner with one end woven with a stylized leaf pattern woven in

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Runner
Antique Chinese Runner

Antique Chinese Runner

$3,000

W 30 in L 89 in

Antique Chinese Runner

Located in New York, NY

Rare short and narrow antique soft blue Chinese runner.

Category

20th Century Chinese Empire Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Deco Runner
Turkish Deco Runner

Turkish Deco Runner

$3,200

W 20 in L 127 in

Turkish Deco Runner

Located in New York, NY

A narrow and long Vintage Turkish Deco runner with a thick pile all over colorful, bright

Category

20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

$1,150

W 38 in L 74 in

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32479 Size 3' 2" X 6' 2" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

1950s Moroccan Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Red Moroccan Runner
Red Moroccan Runner

Red Moroccan Runner

$4,332Sale Price|20% Off

W 75 in L 189 in

Red Moroccan Runner

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Red Moroccan runner.

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Kilim Runner
Moroccan Kilim Runner

Moroccan Kilim Runner

$2,950

W 62 in L 163 in

Moroccan Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Moroccan kilim runner with alternating multi-colored stripes all woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

$4,800

W 54 in L 154 in

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32594 Size 4' 6" X 12' 10" Design Konya Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

$5,800

W 52 in L 150 in

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32564 Size 4' 4" X 12' 6" Design Kars Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

$3,300

W 65 in L 125 in

Vintage Moroccan Azilal Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32525 Size 5' 5" X 10' 5" Design Azilal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture

Category

1950s Moroccan Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73636 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner. Vintage hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Runner
Vintage Indian Runner

Vintage Indian Runner

$2,800

W 36 in L 177 in

Vintage Indian Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A chic late 20th century Indian hand knotted rug woven in varying shades of natural colored wool

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluchi Runner
Vintage Baluchi Runner

Vintage Baluchi Runner

$1,650

W 44 in L 96 in

Vintage Baluchi Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with three large diamond medallions woven with repeated

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

73665 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Hallway Runner 03'03 x 10'11. Full of character and stately

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Moroccan Runner
Vintage Moroccan Runner

Vintage Moroccan Runner

$8,999

W 170 in L 53 in

Vintage Moroccan Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Moroccan Runner in Geometric decoration.

Category

1940s Moroccan Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Antique Kilim Runner
Antique Kilim Runner

Antique Kilim Runner

$7,000

W 36 in L 199 in

Antique Kilim Runner

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating Turkish geometric Kilim flatweave runner.

Category

20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Runner
Vintage Turkish Runner

Vintage Turkish Runner

$499

W 13.2 in L 37.2 in

Vintage Turkish Runner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage Swedish flat-woven runner from the mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner
Turkish Oushak Runner

Turkish Oushak Runner

$6,500

W 61 in L 151 in

Turkish Oushak Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage hand knotted Turkish Oushak runner with three large medallions woven with

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

$6,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

W 58 in L 146 in

Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Runners, Matching Hallway Runners

Located in Dallas, TX

51794-51795, pair of vintage Turkish Oushak runners, matching hallway runners. This pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Ivory & Blue, 1940 5'x11'
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Ivory & Blue, 1940 5'x11'
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, Hand-Woven Wool, Ivory & Blue, 1940 5'x11' 3

Located in New York, NY

5' X 11'3. These attractive rugs are suitable for a wide variety of places, but the significant effect of Oushaks is that they bring space together, making it cozy and warm. The arti...

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oushak Runner
Vintage Oushak Runner

Vintage Oushak Runner

$843Sale Price|47% Off

W 36 in L 152 in

Vintage Oushak Runner

Located in New York, NY

Classic vintage Oushak runner with three medallions occupied by an elaborate border.

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish American Colonial Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner
Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

$3,850

W 46 in L 139 in

Vintage Turkish Kars Runner

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32013 Size 3' 10" x 11' 7" Design Runner Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool

Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Stair Runner, Brown Vintage Runner Rugs for Sale
Handmade Stair Runner, Brown Vintage Runner Rugs for Sale

Handmade Stair Runner, Brown Vintage Runner Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

This truly unique wool rug features a fantastic all-over design woven with an elaborate Repeat

Category

1990s Afghan Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Modern Tribal Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

runner will warm a modern space and blend seamlessly with timeless, Classic interiors. Hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner
Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Rustic Tribal Style Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, Narrow Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

and luxuriously mystical, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runner features

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Traditional Modern Style, Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner featuring three large stacked geometric medallions and tribal

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rose Bouquets, Narrow Hallway Runner
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rose Bouquets, Narrow Hallway Runner

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Rose Bouquets, Narrow Hallway Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features twenty rose flower bouquets in an organized pattern on an

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Kilim Runner
Turkish Kilim Runner

Turkish Kilim Runner

$830

W 33.86 in L 122.84 in

Turkish Kilim Runner

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 404 - Simple typical Turkish kilim, solid and inexpensive, with beautiful colors. Until a few decades ago it was woven by girls, but now they tell me that there is no longer tha...

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Other Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Wool Runner For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage wool runner for your home. Each vintage wool runner for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage wool runner — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage wool runner bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage wool runner has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Zeki Müren, Rug & Kilim and Ege Axminster A/S are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Wool Runner?

Prices for a vintage wool runner can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $115 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,378.

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.