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Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner
Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner

Handmade Carpet Vintage Runner Rug, Oriental Red Wool Rug Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This vintage wool runner rug was woven by hand in the 1960s and featured a rich red background and

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Beige with Simple Geometric Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Beige with Simple Geometric Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Soft Beige with Simple Geometric Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

elegance and handmade craftsmanship, this handwoven wool runner blends traditional Turkish weaving with a

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Wool Turkmen Runner, Handmade Geometric Medallion Hallway Rug
Red Vintage Wool Turkmen Runner, Handmade Geometric Medallion Hallway Rug

Red Vintage Wool Turkmen Runner, Handmade Geometric Medallion Hallway Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This Red Medallion Vintage Wool Turkmen Runner is a richly detailed red runner rug that combines

Category

1990s Pakistani Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Soft Gray and Beige Striped Design 2'0 x 13'3
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Soft Gray and Beige Striped Design 2'0 x 13'3

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner in Soft Gray and Beige Striped Design 2'0 x 13'3

Located in Atlanta, GA

elegant horizontal stripes. Handwoven from natural wool, the runner features a minimalist design that

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs
Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs

Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs

$2,664Sale Price|20% Off

W 32.68 in L 192.92 in

Handmade Carpet Runner Oriental Wool Stair Runner Rug, Vintage Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This handwoven wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1950 and features a sophisticated repeat

Category

1950s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner
Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner

Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner

$2,882Sale Price|20% Off

W 32.68 in L 194.89 in

Vintage Runners Handmade Carpet Oriental Rugs Red Wool Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine wool runner rug was woven by hand in Azerbaijan and features a fantastic geometric repeat

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug
Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug

$2,610Sale Price|20% Off

W 30.32 in L 223.63 in

Vintage Rug Handwoven Stair Runner, Oriental Wool Carpet Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant hand made wool runner rug was constructed in 1960. The fine central design features a

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Oriental Carpet Runner Rug, Handmade Wool Hallway Runner Rug
Vintage Oriental Carpet Runner Rug, Handmade Wool Hallway Runner Rug

Vintage Oriental Carpet Runner Rug, Handmade Wool Hallway Runner Rug

$1,979Sale Price|20% Off

W 27.56 in L 115.36 in

Vintage Oriental Carpet Runner Rug, Handmade Wool Hallway Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This sophisticated wool runner rug was woven by hand in 1960 and features a fantastic traditional

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Handwoven Possibly Wool Southwestern Runner Rug or Table Runner.
Vintage Handwoven Possibly Wool Southwestern Runner Rug or Table Runner.

Vintage Handwoven Possibly Wool Southwestern Runner Rug or Table Runner.

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage handwoven possibly wool runner rug featuring a Southwestern-inspired geometric pattern in

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rugs Handmade Wool Carpet Runner, Blue Oriental Runner Rug
Vintage Rugs Handmade Wool Carpet Runner, Blue Oriental Runner Rug

Vintage Rugs Handmade Wool Carpet Runner, Blue Oriental Runner Rug

$2,283Sale Price|20% Off

W 47.25 in L 169.3 in

Vintage Rugs Handmade Wool Carpet Runner, Blue Oriental Runner Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

Traditional Oriental runner rug, handwoven wool carpet runner. This elegant wool runner rug was

Category

Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930
Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930

Vintage Hand Woven Persian Carpet Runner, 10ft Wool Folk Art, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

has a lovely colour palette of deep red with ecru, blue and orange The Wool Runner has 5 lozenges

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Long Runner Size
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Long Runner Size

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Long Runner Size

$1,596Sale Price|20% Off

W 116 in L 24 in

Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in Long Runner Size

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in runner size, size 9'8" x 2'0" . This hand-knotted wool runner

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Oriental Runner Rug Handwoven Geometric Wool Stair Runner
Vintage Oriental Runner Rug Handwoven Geometric Wool Stair Runner

Vintage Oriental Runner Rug Handwoven Geometric Wool Stair Runner

$1,413Sale Price|20% Off

W 35.04 in L 112.21 in

Vintage Oriental Runner Rug Handwoven Geometric Wool Stair Runner

Located in Wembley, GB

This oriental wool runner rug is an excellent example of tribal carpets woven in the 1960s. The

Category

1960s Azerbaijani Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series
Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

Mountain Life Rug Runner by Ege Axminster Denmark Country Series

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in San Mateo, CA

Nine foot long 100% wool runner by Ege Axminster. This is part of the Ege Country series and titled

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Red Traditional Runner Rug, Floral Carpet Runner, Wool Hand woven Rug
Red Traditional Runner Rug, Floral Carpet Runner, Wool Hand woven Rug

Red Traditional Runner Rug, Floral Carpet Runner, Wool Hand woven Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

firm being the primary producer. These beautiful large scale floral design wool runner rugs are perfect

Category

1990s Afghan Tabriz Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Wine Red Traditional Runner Rug, Burgundy Wool Carpet Runner Home Decor
Wine Red Traditional Runner Rug, Burgundy Wool Carpet Runner Home Decor

Wine Red Traditional Runner Rug, Burgundy Wool Carpet Runner Home Decor

Located in Wembley, GB

Ziegler firm being the primary producer. These beautiful large scale floral design wool runner rugs are

Category

1990s Afghan International Style Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

2'7"x9'10" Marine Green Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Rug
2'7"x9'10" Marine Green Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Rug

2'7"x9'10" Marine Green Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug

Category

1950s Pakistani Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Traditional Runner Rug, Handwoven Wool Pink Oriental Carpet Rug
Traditional Runner Rug, Handwoven Wool Pink Oriental Carpet Rug

Traditional Runner Rug, Handwoven Wool Pink Oriental Carpet Rug

$2,827Sale Price|20% Off

W 33.08 in L 113.39 in

Traditional Runner Rug, Handwoven Wool Pink Oriental Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This elegant wool runner rug was handwoven in the 1970s and features a fantastic diamond medallion

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Red Field and Pale Ivory Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Red Field and Pale Ivory Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Soft Red Field and Pale Ivory Medallions

Located in Atlanta, GA

medallions, hand-knotted vintage wool runner, muted red Turkish carpet, distressed Oushak runner rug

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet
Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet

Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet

$1,522Sale Price|20% Off

W 41.34 in L 110.24 in

Vintage Runner Rug Traditional Carpet Geometric Wool Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

Are you in the market for a new vintage runner rug? Then look no further this fine handwoven wool

Category

1970s Afghan Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs
Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs

Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs

$4,132Sale Price|20% Off

W 36.23 in L 344.49 in

Handmade Runners and Rugs, Oriental Carpet Red Wool Vintage Rugs

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine wool runner rug was woven by hand and features a symmetrical repeat pattern design. Woven

Category

1990s Afghan Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Tribal Runner in Off-White & Beige-Brown Medallion Patterns
Vintage Tribal Runner in Off-White & Beige-Brown Medallion Patterns

Vintage Tribal Runner in Off-White & Beige-Brown Medallion Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections, a 3x11 hand-knotted wool runner carrying nomadic inspiration

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Runner in White & Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tribal Runner in White & Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tribal Runner in White & Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections, a 3x10 hand-knotted wool runner bearing striking nomadic

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal runner in White & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Vintage Tribal runner in White & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Vintage Tribal runner in White & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections, a 3x11 hand-knotted wool runner bearing uniquely forgiving

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug
Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug

Rustic Runner Rug, Traditional Geometric Carpet Rust Afghan Wool Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

room rug or kitchen rug. This wool runner rug is in great condition clean and ready for use. Tribal

Category

1990s Afghan Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue, Warm Beige, and Taupe
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue, Warm Beige, and Taupe

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner in Light Blue, Warm Beige, and Taupe

Located in Atlanta, GA

motifs, this handwoven wool runner offers timeless appeal and a versatile palette that works effortlessly

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish runner in Rust Red and Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish runner in Rust Red and Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish runner in Rust Red and Brown Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

& construction, a finely hand-knotted wool runner particularly well suited for entryways & hallways.

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Unique Oushak Runner with Tribal Designs and Geometric Motifs
Vintage Unique Oushak Runner with Tribal Designs and Geometric Motifs

Vintage Unique Oushak Runner with Tribal Designs and Geometric Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

that enhances its handmade character. Handwoven from wool, the runner maintains a soft texture and

Category

1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Tribal Runner in Beige-Brown, Red Medallion Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Tribal Runner in Beige-Brown, Red Medallion Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Tribal Runner in Beige-Brown, Red Medallion Patterns by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections, a 3x11 hand-knotted wool runner uniquely marrying rich and

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Runner Rug Traditional Oriental Wool Geometric Carpet Rug
Handmade Runner Rug Traditional Oriental Wool Geometric Carpet Rug

Handmade Runner Rug Traditional Oriental Wool Geometric Carpet Rug

$652Sale Price|20% Off

W 45.28 in L 102.37 in

Handmade Runner Rug Traditional Oriental Wool Geometric Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This fine wool Runner rug is a great example of carpets woven by hand in the late 20th century. It

Category

1980s Afghan Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Traditional Runner Rug, Hand woven Oriental Red Wool Rugs for Sale
Traditional Runner Rug, Hand woven Oriental Red Wool Rugs for Sale

Traditional Runner Rug, Hand woven Oriental Red Wool Rugs for Sale

$2,066Sale Price|20% Off

W 37.41 in L 149.61 in

Traditional Runner Rug, Hand woven Oriental Red Wool Rugs for Sale

Located in Wembley, GB

firm being the primary producer. These beautiful large scale floral design wool runner rugs are perfect

Category

1990s Afghan Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'
Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug  11' 6" x 5'

Mid-20th Century Turkish Runner Rug 11' 6" x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in the Mid-20th Century, this wool runner rug from Türkiye is characterized by a dense

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Blue Traditional Runner Rug, Navy Blue Wool Rug Oriental Carpet Rug
Blue Traditional Runner Rug, Navy Blue Wool Rug Oriental Carpet Rug

Blue Traditional Runner Rug, Navy Blue Wool Rug Oriental Carpet Rug

$3,480Sale Price|20% Off

W 30.71 in L 151.97 in

Blue Traditional Runner Rug, Navy Blue Wool Rug Oriental Carpet Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

design wool runner rugs are perfect for any home interior. Decorate your wood floors with one of our many

Category

1990s Afghan Tabriz Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Runner in Beige-Brown, Rust Red Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Turkish Runner in Beige-Brown, Rust Red Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Turkish Runner in Beige-Brown, Rust Red Tribal Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. Especially rare for its great condition & alluring texture, a fine hand-knotted wool runner well suited for

Category

1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Taupe Field and Pale Gold, Sky Blue, and Ivory
Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Taupe Field and Pale Gold, Sky Blue, and Ivory

Turkish Oushak Runner with Faded Taupe Field and Pale Gold, Sky Blue, and Ivory

Located in Atlanta, GA

, faded Turkish runner with blue accents, neutral Oushak hallway rug, antique look Turkish wool runner

Category

1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

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

Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner

$2,400

W 32 in L 187 in

Late 20th Century Tibetan Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner – Red Field with Gold & Ivory Geometric Medallions
Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner – Red Field with Gold & Ivory Geometric Medallions

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner – Red Field with Gold & Ivory Geometric Medallions

Located in Barrington, IL

rug, red Turkish runner, gold and ivory Oushak, vintage wool runner, natural dye Turkish rug, Turkish

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'3 x 7'11 Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner Neutral Striped Beige Brown Wool Flatweave

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

2.7x11.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Narrow Runner Rug for Hallway Decor
2.7x11.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Narrow Runner Rug for Hallway Decor

2.7x11.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Narrow Runner Rug for Hallway Decor

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Enhance your home with the authentic charm of this vintage handknotted Turkish wool runner rug, a

Category

1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner Rug 2.6' x 9.5' 1950s - 1C1154
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner Rug 2.6' x 9.5' 1950s - 1C1154

Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner Rug 2.6' x 9.5' 1950s - 1C1154

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Vintage 1950s Uzbek Bukhara Wool Runner Age: 1950s Size: 2.66 ft x 9.54 ft (81 cm x 291

Category

1950s Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet
Vintage Turkish Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet

Vintage Turkish Geometric Aztek Kilim Runner Hallway Rug Carpet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this large country house, vintage Turkish wool runner rug with

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1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Fabric

Handmade Carpet Runner Traditional Zeigler style Sultanabad Rug
Handmade Carpet Runner Traditional Zeigler style Sultanabad Rug

Handmade Carpet Runner Traditional Zeigler style Sultanabad Rug

$3,371Sale Price|20% Off

W 30.71 in L 143.71 in

Handmade Carpet Runner Traditional Zeigler style Sultanabad Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

firm being the primary producer. These beautiful large scale floral design wool runner rugs are perfect

Category

1990s Afghan Sultanabad Vintage Wool Runner

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Warm Coral and Soft Sage Tones
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Warm Coral and Soft Sage Tones

Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Runner with Warm Coral and Soft Sage Tones

Located in Atlanta, GA

green rug, antique Kars hallway rug, handwoven wool Kars runner, coral and beige gallery runner

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak 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.