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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Vintage Blue Wool Signed Swedish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the ocean, this vintage hand-woven Swedish rug, called the Snäckorna pattern, has strands of sea shells repeatadly strewn over a surface of varying blues. A ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar “Tree of Life” in Navy, Turquoise, Blue, Sage, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Prepare to be astonished by this truly magnificent Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar rug, a profound testament to the unparalleled artistry of Southern Persia. Woven by the finest artisan weavers in the renowned village of Lavar in the early 1900s, this rug embodies a profound sense of peace, grace, and breathtaking beauty. The words "beautiful, peaceful, graceful" are only a start when describing this "Tree of Life" pattern, a design so fantastic it leaves one "speechless and in awe." Lavar carpets, originating from a village near the city of Kerman on the edge of the great desert in Southeast Persia, are world-renowned for their exquisite beauty in design and colors, and this rug is an exceptional representation. The all-over pattern features a rich narrative woven with numerous birds, blossoming trees, and abundant flowers in various vibrant hues. The color palette in this rug is astonishingly beautiful and unique, including deep navy, vibrant turquoise, serene blue, subtle sage, classic red, striking magenta, delicate pink, sunny yellow, luminous pale green, midnight blue, and regal purple. Each shade contributes to a harmonious and captivating visual narrative, showcasing the extraordinary skill of the weavers. This Kerman Lavar rug is not just a floor covering; it is a profound piece of art, an heirloom-quality textile that will enrich any discerning interior with its timeless elegance and spiritual depth. Given its intricate detail and stunning artistry, it would be magnificent as a tapestry wall art, allowing for full appreciation of this Persian masterpiece. Dimensions: 4’ 8” x 7’ 5” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2095 Kerman Tree of Life, Kerman Lavar Tree of Life, Antique Kerman Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique Lavar Rugs, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique Persian Lavar, Vintage Persian Kerman, Kerman Carpet, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Floral Design Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Floral Design Rugs, Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Tree of Life rug, early 20th century Persian carpet, antique Persian tapestry...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Navy Sarouq
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. New Dimensions: 6' x 9' Origin: India Condition: Excellent Field Color: Navy-Blue Border Color: Cherry-Red Accent Colors: Ivory,...
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2010s Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet. Big leaves angularly bend to nearly enclose small palmettes while others reach across the spaciously laid out goldenrod yellow field. The ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian floral rug has a unique orientation in its field. From 1880-1900, the graph of the all-over floral field was drawn off-...
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1880s Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vtintage Turkish Konya Carpet, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
The light beige field of this carpet supports an allover pattern of linked rosettes in a lozenge pattern with stylized leaves and botehs. The brown border shows a stiff, split vine w...
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1940s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.6x7 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Kilim Rug with Stripes. 100% Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Kilim (flat-woven rug) from Eastern Turkey. 100% natural Wool. This type of kilims were produced across Anatolia throughout 20th century for daily use rather than...
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1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'10" x 11'4" - 270 x 345 ) The royal blue field and old gold border are unified by Paeony and other flowering stems and by a tall bamboo branch, with...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5x8.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Striped Kilim in Red Color, Bohemian Style Wool Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in south central Turkey. Measures: 5 x 8.4 Ft. Very good condition, sturdy and clean. Reversible; both sides can be used. Ideal for both re...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

18th Century George III Period Axminster Carpet ( 11'8" x 18'6" - 356 x 564 )
Located in New York, NY
18th Century George III Period Axminster Carpet ( 11'8" x 18'6" - 356 x 564 )
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x8 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-5'x8' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Woodland Menagerie Tapestry
Located in Charlotte, NC
Introducing Woodland Menagerie Tapestry, the ultimate in artisan interior design. Designed by New York Interior Designer Sasha Bikoff for Art Hide, this beautiful wall tapestry featu...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Ivory background Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in (4.0 m x 5.71 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau-inspired blue, cream, brown, pink, and red wool Persian rug, sized 3' x 5', features a beautiful fusion of intricate design and rich color. The abstract pattern flow...
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2010s Persian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handmade Light Green Ground Moroccan Rug with Brown Border. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exotic charm and contemporary elegance of this modern handknotted Moroccan style Turkish Tulu rug, crafted from 100% wool. This exquisite piece bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet ( 15' x 32' - 457 x 976 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet ( 15' x 32' - 457 x 976 )
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1910s Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x6 ft Custom Handmade Tulu Rug, All Wool. New Checkered Design in Brown & Ivory
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A custom, handmade Tulu rug made from 100% hand-spun wool of finest quality. It features a simple checkered design in cream and radiant brown. Size: 4x6 ft. Available as seen or can...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Rug in Beige-Brown with Herati Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 2x3 rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim—an encyclopedia of iconic rug designs and patterns, underscored by a unique modern take on di...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Dune Rug, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Dune Rug Measures: CM300X200
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric

Persian Natural Collection Area Rugs - Wool Yellow Design - 93780
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Natural Collection featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Yellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Steel Blue Hand Knotted Geometric Art Deco Collection Pure Wool Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sand Brianne Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Oozing essential chic, the Sand Brianne rug creates an elegant calm in a classic space. Hand loomed in Himalayan wool and viscose, the rug features a shiny center with a matte-effect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Textile, Wool

Sand Brianne Rug
$3,186 / item
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 9' 3"
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3.8x6.5 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 12' x 18'2" - 366 x 554 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 12' x 18'2" - 366 x 554 )
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1940s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft (3.2 m x 5.79 m) The weavers of Kerman have been p...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Measures: 11'3'' x 15' The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced. Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan. Older Heriz...
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19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Large Scale Sultanabad Carpet, Origin: Persia, Circa 1900. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 5 in (3.05 m x 5.31 m) Sultanabad carpets are some of the most desirable carpets in the world....
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Green Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Antique Handmade Designed With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a green field with a multicolored floral design and a purple wool frame. The elegant and sophisticated Chinese floral pattern ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Large Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare large-size pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Fur, Hide, Leather

Animal Motif Kerman Persian Rug. 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtakingly Decorative Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Antique Rug, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century – Size: 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Black Handmade Vintage Chinese Peking Scatter Wool Rug with Traditional Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Peking Chinese hand-knotted wool rug with a black field. This piece has red and orange accents all-over traditional Chinese dragon designs. This rug measures 3'...
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1950s Tibetan Chinese Chippendale Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous large-scale early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over mirrored pattern with myriad floral clusters and scrolling vines, surrounded by a wide complex border wi...
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Northwest Persian accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Handmade Gray Modern Indian Loop/Cut Wool Rug With Solid Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful oversized handmade rug from India features a combination of bamboo, silk, and wool materials with a gorgeous gray field. This rug showcases a captivating, all-over solid de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 13 ft 7 in x 16 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and impressive black and red antique Persian ziegler Sultanabad rug, origin: Persia, circa late 19th century - Ziegl...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 8 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Animal Design Sultanabad Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 12 ft 8 in x 16 ft (3.86 m x 4.88 m)
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan Khotan throw rug. Possibly Khotanese. This amusing scatter schematically depicts a mosque interior with hanging lamp and kibla mihrab. Two squat minarets ap...
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sweden, Rölakan runner in handwoven wool. Modernist design. Mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sweden, Rölakan runner in handwoven wool. Modernist design. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 250 cm x 77 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan Khotan throw rug. The salmon-pink field of this lively small scatter from the Xinjiang oasis city of Khotan displays two wiry, openwork octagons in dark bro...
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian malayer throw rug. The golden camel field gives the central blue lozenge medallion plenty of room. He weaver has included all the Herat design elements, but not int...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Ardebil Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The brick-colored field features eight pinecones enclosing palmettes, with smaller, rounded X motifs filling the spaces. Quincu...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
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1850s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

9x12 Ft New Moroccan Azilal Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Eclypse Wool & Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Eclypse carpet best expresses SpaceTime topic, proposed at Salone del Mobile 2022. Infinity moves its shape obtained thanks to Hancarving and Weaving techniques on two levels preciou...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Moud Carpet (20'3" x 30'4" - 618 x 925)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Moud Carpet (20'3" x 30'4" - 618 x 925)
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1890s Persian Khorassan Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with myriad auspicious imagery including five bats, a phoenix, fish, a scholar's vase, and various flowers, all symbols of prosper...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Sivas Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Sivas runner. Sivas rugs often follow Tabriz protocols and the lemon yellow field with three linked cartouche medallions looks like a Tabriz carpet border. The weav...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cream, and coral, against a pink background, and surrounded by three petite g...
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Hand-Tufted 'Manuscrit' Runner by Joaquim Ruiz Millet for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The absence of color makes each of these rugs a dichotomy, a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Orange Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a dragon motif on a bright orange field Measures: 3'1'' x 5'9''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide White & Gray Shibori Round Area Rug
Located in Charlotte, NC
Prepare to be transported to a world of exoticism from the east, where craftsmanship and creativity meet in perfect harmony. Visionary designer Sasha Bikoff has skillfully infused the ancient Japanese dying technique of Shibori into this exquisite rug. Drawing inspiration from her in-depth research and passion for handmade textiles, she has expertly combined tradition with innovation. The magic begins with Art Hide's in-house dyeing process, which showcases a kaleidoscope of indigo blues, grays and lilacs. Art Hide's innovative Fusion technique takes center stage in the creation of this rug. With absolutely no stitching, the seamless finish of the Shibori Rug...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug. This beige-tan field Kerman displays a boteh, vase and winged palmette pattern within a buff border of flowers and Impressionistic leaves. A cart...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Distressed Turkmen Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Distressed antique Turkmen Afghan rug with geometrical design and nice grey colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Green Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Antique Turkish Oushak rug highlighted by an apple green color ground. Measures: 8'8'' x 10'7''.
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Early 20th Century Country Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban Antique French Aubusson
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 24297 Size 5' 10" X 7' 2" Design Aubusson Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin France Age Antique/Vintage.
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1890s French Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty Vintage French hand printed Tapestry, Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) from t...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Traditional Tribal Serapi Wool Hand Knotted Orange Area Rug 8' 10" x 11' 8"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Postmodern Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51650 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Industrial Postmodern Bauhaus Style. Give your home fashion-forward energy with the dynamic and dramatic look with this distressed vin...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bauhaus Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs

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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