Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
Iranian, American
The art of Persian rug design has long been in Bahram Shabahang’s blood. Born in Iran but now based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Shabahang can trace his family history back to 16th-century Iran when an ancestor once oversaw carpet weavers in the workshop of King Tahmass Safavieh. Today, Shabahang’s Persian rugs and carpets are distinctly more modern in style, albeit produced by using ancient hand-woven techniques.
The story of Shabahang’s journey to becoming a prolific Persian rug designer begins back in 1972 in the bazaars of Isfahan, Iran. There, he met Geoffrey Orley, an American who was searching for “the world’s greatest carpets.” As Orley told Detroit Design magazine: “Somebody with a big Afro showed me a great carpet. He took me back to his home, and that was [Bahram] Shabahang.”
Having discovered that they shared an affinity for the distinctive artistry behind Persian rugs, Shabahang and Orley became lifelong friends and forged a business partnership, forming the rug and carpet company Orley Shabahang in 1973. At first, they focused mainly on importing and restoring antique Persian carpets, but by 2000, Shabahang wanted to create his own collection of modern and unique rug designs.
With the support of Orley, Shabahang designed several collections of new “Persian revival” carpets. Shabahang, who holds master's degrees in architecture and urban planning, relied on his drafting skills to create the Maps series of rugs, which featured maps of San Francisco, Rome, South America and Washington, D.C. Additional works include the Architecture collection and Persian, Indian and Caucasian rugs with minimalist, abstract and animal designs.
Shabahang’s rugs have been shown at galleries and exhibitions worldwide, including the 30th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York in 2018. Publications such as Vogue, Town & Country and Architectural Digest have also featured his works.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets and folk art.
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Creator: Bahram Shabahang
Modern Persian Rug in Blue and Red Wool, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary Persian carpet, titled Magma, measures 8’10” x 12’6” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Galaxy collection. It consists of a hand-knotted Persian-inspired weave and ...
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2010s Indian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang Art Deco Wool Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted, Green, Brown, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang jellyfish Persian carpet from the Art Deco collection measures 6’8" x 8'10" and depicts an abstract aquatic scene of jellyfish gently floating through the ocean....
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2010s Persian Art Deco Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Art Deco Persian Rug in Blue and Brown Wool, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 8'11" x 12'4", this hand-knotted Art Deco Persian rug is part of Orley Shabahang’s Architectural Collection. Expertly crafted using traditional Persian weaving techniques, ...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$17,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cream Wool Persian Rug, Orley Shabahang "Field" 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Some carpets rely on color and complex design to make a statement, but Field catches the eye differently. Relying on the variation in shades from hand spinning the undyed wool used i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Qashqai Tribal Persian Rug in Indigo, Gold, Red, and Cream Wool, 4' x 6'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Qashqai carpet from the Tribal Collection measures 4’2” x 6’2” and showcases an exquisite Qashqai design in indigo, gold, red, and cream wool. Hand-knotted in pure wool, Orley Shabahang’s signature Shekarloo weave produces a soft, luxurious pile and is incredibly durable. The interior field depicts a flourishing flower garden design inspired by antique Qashqai carpets...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Persian Carpet in Indigo, Gold, and Cream Wool, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
If one were to be flying through space and straight into a black hole, one can imagine gazing at a similar cosmic display as can be found in this contemporary Persian carpet, titled ...
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Early 2000s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Canyon Sunset" Modern Persian Rug, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature "Canyon Sunset" carpet from our Art Deco collection consists of handspun wool that is both organic vegetable-dyed as well as undyed. Showcasing the nat...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$17,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Gray on Grey Modern Wool Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
In soft and contrasting shades of gray hand-spun wool, this contemporary Persian carpet titled "Badu" measures 8’11” x 12’5” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Dream Collection. Insp...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Art Nouveau - Water Inspired Wool Persian Rug, Blue, Green, Red, Gold, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Rippling gently across a lake’s surface before colliding with the shoreline and stylized plant motifs, this hand-knotted carpet, titled Reflections, measures 4’11” x 6’8” and belongs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Art Nouveau Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$5,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Tribal Wool, Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, Cream, Blue, Orange, Red, 10’ x 13’
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
In warm and inviting hues of cream, soft blue, orange, red, gold, and indigo, this hand-knotted carpet features a classic Persian Bakhtiari design and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
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2010s Persian Tribal Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rabbit Hole" Contemporary Wool, Neutral, Persian Rug, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Get lost in the beauty of this abstract wool area rug. Rabbit Hole utilizes a concentric design, created in entirely undyed wool, that pulls the viewer inwards toward the center. Pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$16,121 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Qashqai Tribal Rug, Red, Green, Indigo, Cream, 4’ x 6’
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Pulling tribal inspirations from Persian Qashqai carpets, this hand-knotted rug, woven in rich green, red, indigo, and cream wool, measures 4’1”x 5’10” and belongs to the Orley Shaba...
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2010s Persian Tribal Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Red, Hand-knotted Transitional and Tribal Scenic Persian Wool Rug, 4' x 6'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Transitional Persian rug measures 4’ x 6’ and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection. Inspired by traditional Persian Luri and Qashqai rugs, the red, i...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Taupe, and Cream, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Collaborative with virtually any style interior, Orley Shabahang’s Rain No.2 measures 8’11” x 11’7” and is hand-knotted in pure wool. With cascadi...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Art Deco Brown, Cream, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Featuring harmonious shades of neutral brown, cream, and taupe wool, Poppies from the Orley Shabahang Art Deco collection consists of a hand-knotted pure wool pile, cotton warp, and ...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Deco Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Arts & Crafts Blue, Brown, and Cream Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Depicting a lively garden theme, this hand-knotted carpet, titled Magnolia, measures 5'11" x 9' and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Arts & Crafts collection. Magnolia's design has its...
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2010s Persian Arts and Crafts Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahng, Hand-Knotted, Art Deco Wool Persian Carpet, Blue, Brown, 5'x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang “Windows” contemporary Persian rug measures 5’ x 12’2” and features an allover geometric pattern hand-knotted in soft blue and rich brown wool. From the Orley Sh...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Taar" Modern Persian Rug, 9' x 12'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature Persian carpet was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. The carpet is hand-knotted in our signature Cheshmeh weave, using wool from ...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$15,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Rug in Blue and Cream Wool, 10' x 14'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Using traditional Persian weaving techniques, this carpet, titled Excelsior, measures 10’ x 14’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection. With a simple yet elega...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-Century Modern Persian Rug, Brown and Cream Wool, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 6’ x 9’1" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain collection, features a si...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Minimalist Persian Carpet, Gray and Cream Wool, Orley Shabahang ‘Rain’ 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8' x 10'4" Orley Shabahang signature Rain carpet showcases a refined modern design, expertly hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques. Part of the Orley Shabaha...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet in Blue and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8’ x 10’2" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain collection, features a s...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Art Deco Persian Rug in Cream and Brown Wool, 7' x 8'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Mimicking the impressive scale of skyscraper windows and the texture they create within the New York City skyline, this carpet entitled Windows belongs to the Orley Shabahang Archite...
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2010s Persian Art Deco Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Animal Persian Carpet, Wool and Silk, Cream and Black, 9’ x 12’
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This modern 9' x 12' animal-themed Persian carpet from Orley Shabahang is part of our exclusive limited-series Animal Collection. Hand-knotted from luxurious silk and hand-spun wool,...
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2010s Persian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rain" Modern Persian Rug, Brown and Cream, 6' x 9'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with the brown and cream Orley Shabahang "Rain" carpet, a signature piece from our renowned Rain Collection. This 6' x 9' hand-knotted Persian rug features a modern...
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2010s Indian Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist and Neutral Cream and Gray Wool "Rain" Carpet 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Woven in our exclusive, hand-knotted, Cheshmeh weave, this neutral and minimalist cream and gray wool carpet measures 6' x 9' and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Rain Collection. Functional for everyday use, thanks to the traditional Persian weaving techniques used to craft its hand-knotted pile, Orley Shabahang continues to craft its contemporary and modern rugs with these techniques because this process continues to create the world’s finest carpets.
The pattern of mingled, repeating small-scale motifs featured creates a pleasing overall design. Drawing inspiration from falling rain, this carpet depicts the familiar shapes as it falls from the sky. Up close, the detailing in this piece reads as intricate and repetitive. When placed on the floor, the design relaxes, and the rug reads more...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Minimalist Blue and Cream "Rain" Wool Persian Carpet, 6' x 9'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist in nature, this blue and cream wool Persian carpet, "Rain," in 6' x 9' possesses a soothing feel. The Rain Collection from Orley Shabahang draws its inspiration from the d...
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2010s Turkish Minimalist Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Modern Persian Area Rug, Amber and Indigo Wool, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 5’ x 7' Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave in a unique amber and indigo colorway. The design, from the Rain series...
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Early 2000s Persian Mid-Century Modern Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Minimalist Persian Rug, Brown and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This 8' x 10'2" Orley Shabahang signature Rain carpet features a minimalist design, expertly hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques. A standout from the Rain Colle...
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2010s Persian Minimalist Bahram Shabahang Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rugs and carpets by Bahram Shabahang were created in the modern style in asia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rugs and carpets by Orley Shabahang, Taurus, and iota. Prices for Bahram Shabahang rugs and carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $31,010, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,750.