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Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$680

W 14 in L 50 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'7" x 4'2".

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$680

W 27 in L 37 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug. Size: 2'3" x 3'1".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$520

W 28 in L 44 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 2'4" x 3'8".

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$6,800

W 64 in L 76 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 5'4" x 6'4".

Category

Antique 1890s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$1,360 / set

W 39 in L 73 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug. Size: 3'3" x 6'1".

Category

Vintage 1930s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$13,000

W 108 in L 144 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 9'0" x 12'0".

Category

Vintage 1910s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$8,800

W 70 in L 72 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 5'10" x 6'0".

Category

Vintage 1910s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$11,400

W 96 in L 120 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug. Size: 8'0" x 10'0".

Category

Vintage 1910s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique American Hooked Rug
Antique American Hooked Rug

Antique American Hooked Rug

$12,000

W 108 in L 146 in

Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 9'0" x 12'2".

Category

Vintage 1910s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania
Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania

Fantastic Early Geometric Hand-Hooked Mounted Rug, Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful salmons and multicolored shades in this geometric hand-hooked rug from Lancaster County

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal American Hooked Rug
Tribal American Hooked Rug

Tribal American Hooked Rug

$2,000

W 34 in L 38 in

Tribal American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade decorative American hooked square size rug from the middle of the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s
Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s

Vintage American Hand-Hooked Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, Block Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This charming early 20th century vintage American hand-hooked rug is a striking example of

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet
Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet

Brown Wool & Jute Greek Key Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug 6x9 Carpet

Located in New York, NY

American Hooked rug. Measures: 6'0" x 9'0". Handwoven. Contemporary American Hooked carpet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Jute, Cotton

Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960
Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960

Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Folk Art Sea Horse Hooked Rug, circa 1960, featuring a family of three variously sized and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Duck Rug
American Hooked Duck Rug

American Hooked Duck Rug

$1,500

W 24 in L 32 in

American Hooked Duck Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with a few jolly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Rug
Zabihi Collection American Hooked Rug

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century American Hooked Rug Details rug no. j5027 size 2'2" x 3' 2" (66 x 97 cm)

Category

20th Century Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Horse Rug
American Hooked Horse Rug

American Hooked Horse Rug

$1,500

W 21 in L 35 in

American Hooked Horse Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade American hooked rug from the middle part of the 20th century depicting a horse on a mint

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Moth Motif, Early 1900s, New England
Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Moth Motif, Early 1900s, New England

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Moth Motif, Early 1900s, New England

Located in Barrington, IL

20th Century Rug, New England Hooked Rug, Primitive American Rug, Handmade Wool Rug, Antique American

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Native American Hooked Rug
Native American Hooked Rug

Native American Hooked Rug

$2,500

W 35 in L 48 in

Native American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade American hooked rug from the mid-20th century depicting a head of a Native American on a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Jute

1890s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'9"X3'6" Wool Carpet
1890s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'9"X3'6" Wool Carpet

1890s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'9"X3'6" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'9" X 3'6" - 84 x 107 ) Antique American Hooked Small

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug
19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 34.5 in L 44 in

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing and historic patriotic mounted hand hooked patriotic flag & stars rug in such

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'5'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 2' 3'' x 3' 5'' - 68 x 104 cm) American Antique Multicolor Wool 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 4'0"x10'4" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug, size: 4'0" x 10'4". Hallway Runner Rugs (4ft x 10.04ft), Circa Date

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Fabric

1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet
1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet

1930s Multicolor Geometric AntiqueAmerican Hooked Rug 6'x8'9" Wool Loop Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s American Hooked Rug ( 6' x 8'9" - 183 x 268 ) ntique American Hooked Rug American Geometric

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'10'' Wool Carpet
1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'10'' Wool Carpet

1920s Brown Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 2'3''x3'10'' Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug 2' 3'' x 3' 10''. Hooked Wool Antique American 1925 Small Scatter Size

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand Hooked Medallion Cream Pink and Beige Wool Floral Rug
Antique Hand Hooked Medallion Cream Pink and Beige Wool Floral Rug

Antique Hand Hooked Medallion Cream Pink and Beige Wool Floral Rug

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-hooked in wool originating from China circa 1910-1920, this 10×14 antique rug connotes a

Category

Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Multicolor Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5"x3'6" Wool Carpet
1940s Multicolor Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5"x3'6" Wool Carpet

1940s Multicolor Abstract Antique American Hooked Rug 2'5"x3'6" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2'5" x 3'6" - 73 x 106 cm ) Antique American Hooked Rug

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions
Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Lions

By Frost

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Frost pattern design from Maine, late 19th century. Museum mounted and ready to hang.

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century
Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century

Vintage Hand-Hooked Wool Rug, Fruit Block Design, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

This charming early 20th century vintage American hand-hooked rug is a delightful example of

Category

Antique Early 1900s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug Of A American Bald Eagle Hooked Rug
Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug Of A American Bald Eagle Hooked Rug

Pictorial Antique American Hooked Rug Of A American Bald Eagle Hooked Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

Creams and Gold, tan antique American hooked rug with a bald eagle on a tree , Keivan Woven Arts

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880
Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880

Folk Art Hand Hooked Rug with Chickens, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

, within a barred or dental border. A very folky and very funky whimsical hooked rug; hand hooked wool rag

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Burlap, Wool

Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania
Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania

Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

W 40 in L 23 in

Folky Hand-Hooked Mounted Blue Birds Rug from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand-hooked rug was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and has such great geometric lines

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch
Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch

Vintage Hand-Hooked Pictorial Rug, Wool & Cotton, Bird on Branch

Located in Barrington, IL

A charming example of early American textile artistry, this vintage hand-hooked pictorial rug

Category

Early 20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug
19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 34.5 in L 44 in

19th C American Flag and Stars Hand Hooked Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing and historic patriotic mounted hand hooked patriotic flag & stars rug in such

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art
Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art

Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug, Geometric Design, Wool Pile, American Art

Located in Barrington, IL

Discover the charm of American folk art with this exquisite Early 1900s Hand-Hooked Rug. Crafted

Category

Vintage 1910s North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool, USA, Circa 1920s - 1C674
Handmade Antique Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool, USA, Circa 1920s - 1C674

Handmade Antique Hooked Rug, Floral Design, Wool, USA, Circa 1920s - 1C674

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug has been made in the beginning of

Category

Vintage 1920s American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Massive George Wells Hooked Rug
Massive George Wells Hooked Rug

Massive George Wells Hooked Rug

$4,250

W 160 in L 169 in

Massive George Wells Hooked Rug

Located in San Francisco, CA

Massive George Wells hooked wool rug with blue ribbon and floral border. Rug has been

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Astounding Multicolor Bakcground Modern Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Astounding Multicolor Bakcground Modern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Astounding Multicolor Bakcground Modern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hook rug. Measures: 8'0" x 10'0". Wool. Hand-woven. American Hooked Rugs Contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Round American Hooked Floral Rug
Round American Hooked Floral Rug

Round American Hooked Floral Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century American hooked round rug Measures: 2'.

Category

20th Century Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910
Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

Large Hooked Rug with a Seated Cat, ca 1880-1910

Located in York County, PA

LARGE HOOKED RUG WITH A SEATED CAT AS THE HOME SQUARE OF A DESIGN STYLED AFTER A PARCHEESI GAME

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug, c. 1900
American Hooked Rug, c. 1900

American Hooked Rug, c. 1900

$15,000

W 69 in L 70 in

American Hooked Rug, c. 1900

Located in Dublin, NH

American Hooked Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" W x 5'10" L Condition: Very

Category

Antique 19th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Brown Earthy Color Antique Wool American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Brown Earthy Color Antique Wool American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Brown Earthy Color Antique Wool American Folk Art Hooked Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 6'0" x 8'9". Antique American Hooked Hallway Runner Wool

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug
American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

American Hooked Checkerboard Chess Rug

Located in New York, NY

A handmade one of a kind American Hooked Rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century with an

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Rug, 20th Century
American Hooked Rug, 20th Century

American Hooked Rug, 20th Century

$12,500

W 114 in L 177 in

American Hooked Rug, 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Large Gray Floral American Hooked Rug, 20th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 9'6" W x

Category

20th Century American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade American Hooked Rug, Wool, Adam Style, 1940s, Blue and Green
Handmade American Hooked Rug, Wool, Adam Style, 1940s, Blue and Green

Handmade American Hooked Rug, Wool, Adam Style, 1940s, Blue and Green

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful old hooked rug in blues and greens and shades of pink.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Adam Style North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Floral and Scroll Hooked Rug, C1930
Antique French Floral and Scroll Hooked Rug, C1930

Antique French Floral and Scroll Hooked Rug, C1930

$440Sale Price|20% Off

W 33.75 in L 53 in

Antique French Floral and Scroll Hooked Rug, C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

A hooked rug from the 1930s featuring a vibrant floral design. The central motif includes a variety

Category

20th Century French Aubusson More Carpets

Materials

Wool

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet
1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet

1930s Multi Geometric Antique American Hooked Rug 5'4"x8'8" Knotted Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug measures:5'4" x 8'8". Antique American Hooked Rug Hallway Runner Wool

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Astonishing 3Dimensional Stairs Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug
Astonishing 3Dimensional Stairs Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Astonishing 3Dimensional Stairs Pattern Contemporary American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 ) American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug 6 x 9
Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug 6 x 9

Contemporary Cotton American Hooked Rug 6 x 9

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Cotton Hooked Rug ( 6' x 9' - 183 x 274 ) American Hooked Rugs Contemporary American

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

American Hooked Pictorial Throw Rug
American Hooked Pictorial Throw Rug

American Hooked Pictorial Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

American hooked mat size pictorial rug. Measures: 1'7" x 3'1''.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Jute

1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet
1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet

1900s Beige Floral Antique American Hooked Rug 6'5''x6'5'' Handwoven Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug. Size: 6' 5'' x 6' 5''. Antique American Hooked Rug Wool Multicolor

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet
1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet

1900s Ivory Foliate Antique American Hooked Rug Handwoven Wool 6'x8'10" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American Hooked rug, size: 6' 0'' x 8' 10''. American Hooked 1900s Antique Hallway Runner

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x 5'4" Wool Carpet
1930s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x 5'4" Wool Carpet

1930s Multicolor Medallion Antique American Hooked Rug 2'8"x 5'4" Wool Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique American hooked rug. Size: 2'8"x 5'4". Antique American American Hooked Rug Multicolor

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Wool Hooked Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of wool hooked rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and burlap, all wool hooked rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 760 antique and vintage wool hooked rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wool hooked rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wool hooked rugs bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wool hooked rugs over the years, but those made by Rug & Kilim and Denys George Wells are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wool Hooked Rugs?

Prices for wool hooked rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wool hooked rugs begin at $144 and can go as high as $100,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,147.

Finding the Right Rugs And 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.