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2'9"x9'3" Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'9"x9'3" Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'9"x9'3" Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

Category

1950s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

1900s Antique Persian Bidjar Wool Runner in Blue With Allover Floral Motif
1900s Antique Persian Bidjar Wool Runner in Blue With Allover Floral Motif

1900s Antique Persian Bidjar Wool Runner in Blue With Allover Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful antique Bidjar hand-knotted wool runner with a blue color field. This Bidjar rug has a

Category

20th Century Persian Islamic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2'5"x7'6" Hazelnut Brown Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'5"x7'6" Hazelnut Brown Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'5"x7'6" Hazelnut Brown Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Distressed, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool

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1950s Pakistani Tabriz Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe  4'0 x 13'2
Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe  4'0 x 13'2

Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe 4'0 x 13'2

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 4'0 x 13'2 Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Runner Rug in Warm Beige and Taupe 4'0 x 13'2

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3 x 14 Antique Handmade Heriz Wool Runner In Blue With Floral Design
3 x 14 Antique Handmade Heriz Wool Runner In Blue With Floral Design

3 x 14 Antique Handmade Heriz Wool Runner In Blue With Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautiful 20th-century Heriz hand-knotted wool runner has a blue field. The piece features

Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'3"x13' Berry Red Vintage Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'3"x13' Berry Red Vintage Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'3"x13' Berry Red Vintage Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile

Category

1950s Pakistani Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 25
Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 25

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 25

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Brink & Chapman hand knotted wool runner features a clean, modern design with softly layered

Category

20th Century Nepalese Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5
Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Brink & Chapman hand knotted wool runner features a clean, modern design with softly layered

Category

20th Century Nepalese Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 94 x 33
Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 94 x 33

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 94 x 33

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Brink & Chapman hand knotted wool runner features a clean, modern design with softly layered

Category

20th Century Nepalese Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5
Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5

Brink & Chapman Hand Knotted Wool Runner From Nepal 77.5 x 31.5

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This Brink & Chapman hand knotted wool runner features a clean, modern design with softly layered

Category

20th Century Nepalese Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner
Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner

Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

4'4 X 11'9 Vintage Circa 1940 Camel Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Runner 4'4 X 11'9. These

Category

20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3'x8'1" Salmon Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'x8'1" Salmon Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'x8'1" Salmon Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary

Category

1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Sumakh Wool Runner
Vintage Sumakh Wool Runner

Vintage Sumakh Wool Runner

$1,200

W 36 in L 136 in

Vintage Sumakh Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Sumakh Rug with an all-over multi-color motif. This piece has Fine details, great colors, and a beautiful geometric design. It would be the perfect addition to your...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8'4" by 4' 1.75"
1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8'4" by 4' 1.75"

1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8'4" by 4' 1.75"

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8'4" by 4' 1.75" Offered for sale is a circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner
Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner

Coral, Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'7 x 13'2 Coral Blue and Beige Striped Vintage Turkish Kilim Handwoven Wool Runner

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

4x10 Antique Persian Mashhad Wool Runner - Tree of Life Design (c. 1920s)
4x10 Antique Persian Mashhad Wool Runner - Tree of Life Design (c. 1920s)

4x10 Antique Persian Mashhad Wool Runner - Tree of Life Design (c. 1920s)

Located in Norwalk, CT

This Antique Persian Mashhad wool runner features intricate craftsmanship and the iconic "Tree of

Category

20th Century Persian Islamic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave wool runner Size: 2'8" × 15'10" (82 × 483 cm) This vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

3 x 10 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Burnt Orange with Tribal Geometric Motifs
3 x 10 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Burnt Orange with Tribal Geometric Motifs

3 x 10 Vintage Turkish Wool Runner In Burnt Orange with Tribal Geometric Motifs

Located in Norwalk, CT

Handwoven in Turkey, this vintage wool runner showcases bold geometric medallions and a warm

Category

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

Materials

Wool

Caucasian Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet Red Blue Wool Runner Rug
Caucasian Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet Red Blue Wool Runner Rug

Caucasian Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet Red Blue Wool Runner Rug

$2,047Sale Price|20% Off

W 60.24 in L 162.21 in

Caucasian Kilim Rug, Handmade Carpet Red Blue Wool Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

carpet red blue wool runner rug - 153 x 412cm Measures: 153 x 412cm.  

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Midcentury Beige-Brown Pink and Green Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Midcentury Beige-Brown Pink and Green Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Midcentury Beige-Brown Pink and Green Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury wool runner is the

Category

1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet
Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet

Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long Traditional Oriental Vintage Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now. Handwoven Red Wool Runner Rug Long

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Wool Runner Rug, Long Handwoven Oriental Cream Beige Rug
Traditional Wool Runner Rug, Long Handwoven Oriental Cream Beige Rug

Traditional Wool Runner Rug, Long Handwoven Oriental Cream Beige Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

of colours and sizes available now. Traditional wool runner rug, long handwoven Oriental cream beige

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Bessarabian Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Traditional Bessarabian Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Traditional Bessarabian Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Traditional Bessarabian Hand-Knotted Wool Runner Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'7" × 17'0" (139 × 518 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Moldovan Bessarabian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Wool Runner Rug Long Red Orange Traditional Oriental Carpet
Handmade Wool Runner Rug Long Red Orange Traditional Oriental Carpet

Handmade Wool Runner Rug Long Red Orange Traditional Oriental Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

sizes available now. Handmade wool runner rug long red orange traditional oriental carpet EBRR23

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

$1,200

W 36 in L 96 in

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful vintage Kilim runner with an all-over multi-color motif. This piece has fine details

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

$2,420

W 43 in L 234 in

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A beautiful vintage flat-weave runner with an all-over multi-color motif. This piece has fine

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

$1,190

W 42 in L 134 in

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage flat-weave runner with an all-over green motif. This piece has Fine details

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

$1,170

W 42 in L 134 in

Vintage Flat-Weave Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage flat-weave runner with an all-over green motif. This piece has Fine details

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Oriental Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Red Blue Carpet- 77x265cm
Handwoven Oriental Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Red Blue Carpet- 77x265cm

Handwoven Oriental Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Red Blue Carpet- 77x265cm

Located in Wembley, GB

available now. Great condition, ready for use. Handwoven Oriental Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Red Blue

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Contemporary Persian Heriz Wool Runner, 2 ft × 18 ft, Red and Blue
Contemporary Persian Heriz Wool Runner, 2 ft × 18 ft, Red and Blue

Contemporary Persian Heriz Wool Runner, 2 ft × 18 ft, Red and Blue

Located in Dallas, TX

This hand-knotted wool runner presents a classic Persian Heriz aesthetic, translated into a long

Category

1990s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Wool Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Floral Oriental Red Blue Traditional Rug
Wool Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Floral Oriental Red Blue Traditional Rug

Wool Runner Rug Handmade Carpet Floral Oriental Red Blue Traditional Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

by master weavers with only the finest materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton. Dyed with

Category

1980s Afghan Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner
Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Vintage Moroccan Geometric Plush Wool Runner

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage Moroccan Runner.Classic geometric design and bold colors made from natural dyes

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner
Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Vintage Azeri Handmade Tribal Multicolor Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand knotted vintage Azeri runner with an artistic design on a red field, and multi-color accents

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Blue Bakshaish Tribal Wool Runner Rug
Vintage Blue Bakshaish Tribal Wool Runner Rug

Vintage Blue Bakshaish Tribal Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Bakshaish wool rug with a navy blue field, the fame of rust. This rug has multi

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Bakshaish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Turkish rug has a blue and

Category

Late 20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Tribal Blue Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This rug has a pink border and

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

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner
Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Vintage Turkish Handmade Red Tribal Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Turkish rug has a brown

Category

Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner
Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner

Vintage Geometric Turkish Handmade Purple Wool Runner

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug with a purple field. This rug has a white designed

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

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug
Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug

Moroccan Thick Nap White Wool Runner Rug

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a beautiful white thick piled wool rug. Its 34"w x 72"L. It will make a great addition to

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Cowhide

Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet
Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet

Swedish Mid-Century Rölakan Handwoven Wool Runner Carpet

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern vintage handmade Swedish carpet in wool featuring a geometric pattern around

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a blush field, brown and pink accents in multi

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, multi-color accents in multi

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, multi-color accents in multi

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, multi-color accents in multi

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a tan field, ivory accents in a center

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a blush field, pink and gray accents in multi

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a blush field, ivory and peach accents in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a peach field, blush and ivory accents in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug
Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Mid-20th Century Vintage Turkish Wool Runner Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage runner rug, hand knotted wool with a light tan field, tan and pink accents in

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish 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.