Rugs and Carpets
1940s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Wool
18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Cotton
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Congolese Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Bamboo
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Wool
17th Century Persian Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Silk
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Early 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Gold
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Wool
20th Century Asian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Cotton, Foam, Wool
1950s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Late 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Wool
20th Century Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Silk
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1960s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Brocade, Goat Hair, Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Wool
Early 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets
Cotton
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Silk
1930s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1930s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Silk
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool
1920s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1920s Persian Kashan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Silk
Antique, New and Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Good antique, new 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.
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.
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, Moroccan berber rug (see our guide) or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but 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 master Märta Måås-Fjetterström and other artisans.
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 every time you’re looking down.
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