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Large 1970 Woolen Carpet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large 1970 woolen carpet. Signature eligible.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Saint Maclou, 1970 Vintage Woolen Carpet
By Saint Maclou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Saint Maclou, 1970 vintage woolen carpet.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Little Art Deco Woolen Carpet, Handmade, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little Art Deco woolen carpet, handmade circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
California Woolen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The California hand woven wool carpet was originally designed in 1983 by Nathalie Du Pasquier for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Arizona Woolen Carpet, by Nathalie Du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Arizona handwoven wool carpet, was originally designed in 1983 by Nathalie Du Pasquier for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Long Vintage Hallway Runner, Persian, Woolen, Carpet, Mid 20th, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, vintage hallway runner. A Persian, woolen hall carpet, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Patchwork Rug in Shades of Green. Living Room Decor Woolen Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Assorted pieces of mid-20th century hand knotted Anatolian rugs were washed, sheared, redyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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W 43.31 in L 66.93 in
7x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Woolen Carpet in Beige and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6x9.5 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Rug with Neutral Color, Woolen Carpet in Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage hand-knotted Turkish rug measures 6 x 9.5 ft.
Hand knotted in Turkey in 1960s. Low wool pile on finely woven cotton foundation. Washed professionally.
Ideal for both...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
No Reserve
W 72.05 in L 113.78 in
Antique Malayer Rug 6.6x4.2
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique MALAYER Rug 6.6x4.2, handmade and hand-knotted, tribal carpet, authentic Persian woolen
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Prayer Rug 4.6x3.3
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique TURKISH PRAYER Rug 4.6X3.3, handmade and hand-knotted, tribal and unique pieces,
woolen
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Moses and the Ten Commandments (Passover), Large Tapestry Rug by Shlomo Katz
By Shlomo Katz
Located in Long Island City, NY
(Passover)
Year: 2000
Medium: Woolen Carpet Tapestry
Size: 84 x 54 in. (213.36 x 137.16 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Who Knows One (Passover), Large Tapestry Rug by Shlomo Katz
By Shlomo Katz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Medium: Woolen Carpet Tapestry, signature in the cache
Size: 120 x 95 in. (304.8 x 241.3 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
SPHERE Hand Tufted Modern Rug - Rust, Mauve, Turquoise & Black Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
woolen carpet then the room not only looks stunning but also alive. The Sculpted collection is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 55.12 in L 78.75 in
Modern Gray Rug, Woolen Floor Covering, Handmade 1960s Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-End 20th Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Kilim Carpet
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-end 20th century handwoven woolen Traditional Asian Kilim carpet
This Kilim was made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.7x9.8 Ft Vintage Anatolian Village Area Rug, Woolen Hand-Knotted Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from the 1960s featuring a geometric medallion design
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
No Reserve
W 68.12 in L 117.33 in
21st Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet, Pink
By Kiran
Located in Berlin, DE
21st Century Handwoven Woolen Traditional Asian Modern Mixed Kilim Carpet, Pink
This Kilim was
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 100.79 in L 126.78 in
6.6x10.2 Ft Modern Blue Handmade Area Rug, Turkish Carpet, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 78.75 in L 121.66 in
6x9 Ft Modern Green Rug, Flower Design Handmade Carpet, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 70.87 in L 109.06 in
Contemporary Art Deco Style Woolen Needlepoint Carpet ( 6' x 9' - 185 x 275 )
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco Style Woolen Needlepoint Carpet ( 6' x 9' - 185 x 275 )
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco More Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x7.8 Ft Handmade Turkish Carpet, Fuchsia Pink Area Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Indian Woolen Dhurrie Carpet ( 7'3" x 11'8" - 222 x 355 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Indian Woolen Dhurrie Carpet ( 7'3" x 11'8" - 222 x 355 )
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x7.4 Ft Handmade 1970s Accent Rug, Modern Orange Carpet, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
No Reserve
W 47.25 in L 88.59 in
5.3x10.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Rug Re-Dyed in Fuchsia pink, Woolen Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish rug re-dyed in fuchsia pink color for contemporary interiors. Measures: 5.3 x 10.8 ft.
Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed.
Sturd...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
No Reserve
W 63 in L 129.53 in
Woolen Mid-Century Hand Knotted Carpet Harbor and Boat Decor, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Woolen Mid-Century hand knotted carpet harbor and boat decor, Denmark, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Collectible Woolen Needlework
Located in Los Angeles, US
make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinating history both
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
AntiqueTurkish Woolen Rug, 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Daisy antique Turkish rug
About: Antique Turkish rug with beautiful deep navy and a plethora of other colors to add a decorative and versatile feel to timeless and iconic rug desi...
Category
20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late-19th Century Spanish Woolen Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Late-19th Century Spanish Woolen Rug 6'3'' x 4'10", made in Spain around late 19th century by
Category
Vintage 1920s Empire Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås Fjetterström Handwoven 'Blå Heden' Carpet in Wool
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1873-1941). This woolen carpet is conceived by means of the rölakan flatweave technique which consists
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Antique Hand-Knotted Kazak Woolen Rug, 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique Kazak Rug with geometrical patterns and vibrant colours. It was hand-knotted in Afghan tribes around the first decade of the 20th century. Th...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Afghan Kazak Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Natural Greek Flokati Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Epirus region, are timeless handwoven woolen carpets celebrated for their plush, fuzzy texture and
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Woolen Floral Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims were woven around the mid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Bessarabian Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Handmade Rug from Central Anatolia, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Post-Modern Woolen Caucasian Geometrical Rug Red Yellow Purple
Located in Brescia, IT
This is wool rug hand made in Caucasian countries. The geometrical drawings and the fully colors used, they make it a very stunning piece to put in every room of your home. The cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan
Located in Renens, CH
For millennia, Central Asian nomads relied on age-old designs. Felt, prized for its insulation and portability, featured prominently in their lives until its decline a few decades ag...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Felt
Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan
Located in Renens, CH
For millennia, Central Asian nomads relied on age-old designs. Felt, prized for its insulation and portability, featured prominently in their lives until its decline a few decades ag...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Felt
1900 Antique Woolen Turkish Rug With Signature - 5'7'' X 8'10"
Located in Los Angeles, US
One of the most unusual Turkish Carpets with 100% the softest wool that has existed. Made with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Kilim Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century English Woolen Rug 5'6'' X 5'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Mid-19th Century English Woolen Rug 5'6'' x 5'5'', Made in England (UK) in mid 19th century and has
Category
Antique Early 1900s Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
4.2x7.4 Ft Vintage Floral Design Handmade Anatolian Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a floral design. The rug has even
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 49.61 in L 88.59 in
3.5x7 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s featuring a geometric medallion design. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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W 41.34 in L 83.86 in
1990s Gorgeous Woolen Rug by Ottavio Missoni. Made in Italy
By Ottavio Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Gorgeous woolen rug by Ottavio Missoni with geometric motifs. Made in Italy. It's in
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Woolen Rya Rug with Geometric Pattern, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
Vintage Small Scandinavian Wool Rya Rug, featuring geometrical patterns in yellow, brown and off-white. This exceptionally decorative rug is a perfect example of 1970s rug design in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-woven Röllakan Woolen Rug with Geometric Pattern 1970s Scandinavian
By Ulla Parkdal, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage röllakan hand-woven woolen rug with fringes made in the 1970s most likely in Sweden
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x6.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Geometric Anatolian Accent Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 48.04 in L 74.02 in
3x4.6 Ft Vintage Handmade Geometric Turkish Accent Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish geometric design rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
No Reserve
W 35.83 in L 55.12 in
5x7.2 Ft Vintage Handmade Anatolian Oushak Area Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
No Reserve
W 59.06 in L 85.44 in
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Runner, Blue & White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Woolen Natural Vegetable Dyed, Blue And White Marianne Striped Indian Dhurrie Runner-45"x140"
These
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 45 in L 140 in
4.3x5.3 Ft Traditional Hand-Knotted Vintage Anatolian Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Turkish rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 51.19 in L 63 in
3.5x6.3 Ft Handmade Vintage Triple Medallion Anatolian Woolen Small Rug in Beige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand knotted mid-20th century area rug from Central West Anatolia with soft colors and low wool pile on cotton foundation. The rug is in very good condition and washed profe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
No Reserve
W 41.74 in L 74.81 in
5.3x9 Ft Distressed Handmade Turkish Modern Rug in Yellow, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 63.39 in L 107.49 in
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Indigo Blue Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Woolen Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Indigo Blue Indian Tile Checked Rug - 8'x10'
These
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 96 in L 120 in
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Grey And Beige Checked Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Woolen Vegetable Dyed Reversible Grey And Beige Indian Tile Checked Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 96 in L 120 in
7x11.3 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Medallion Design, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
No Reserve
W 82.68 in L 135.04 in
4x6.7 Ft Handmade Vintage Garden Design Floral Sparta Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Turkish accent rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profession...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
No Reserve
W 46.07 in L 79.93 in
3.8x7.3 ft Hand-Knotted Vintage Floral Design Turkish Rug, Woolen Floor Covering
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage rug from Central Turkey. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on cotton foundation. Very good condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed profe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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W 44.89 in L 87.41 in
Postmodernist Abstract Woolen Rug in Pastel Colours, West Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful postmodernist rug. It features pastel palette of colours and an abstract pattern. Machine woven, 100% made of wool. It has no manufacturer's...
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Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Indigo Blue Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
New Zealand Wool Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue And Sky Blue Checked Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 96 in L 120 in
Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Green Tile Patterned Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Vegetable Dyed Blue, Cream And Green Tile Patterned Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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W 96 in L 120 in
Antique Hand-Knotted Baluch Woolen Rug // Made in the end of 19th century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique Baluch Rug with beautiful floral patterns and vibrant colours. It was hand-knotted in the end of 19th century. The rug is made of 100% wool.
...
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Antique 1890s Central Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Woolen Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of woolen carpets available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique woolen carpets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 389 antique and vintage woolen carpets at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 79 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of woolen carpets available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Woolen carpets made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many woolen carpets are appealing in their simplicity, but Desso, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Bahram Shabahang produced popular woolen carpets that are worth a look.
How Much are Woolen Carpets?
Prices for woolen carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, woolen carpets begin at $198 and can go as high as $250,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.
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.
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