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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry with the Roman General Coriolanus
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish historical tapestry panel from the 17th century, featuring the famed Roman general, Gaeus Marcius, now called Coriolanus, returning triumphantly from the battle in which he captured the Volscian town of Corioli, arriving on horseback with his Volscian prisoners in tow, and greeted by his domineering mother, Volumnia, as well as the cheering Roman townspeople. Enclosed within a narrow monochrome border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 8’6” H x 7’10” W. Hanging: The tapestry comes ready for hanging, with linen backing and a strip of hook and loop tape at the top end, which can be connected to the opposite side of the supplied hook and loop tape, which could be tacked to your wall. For those who prefer the use of a tapestry rod...
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Early 17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Mehraban Antique Persian Mahal Runner 57666
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 57666 Size 3' 6" X 13' 1" Design Mahal Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage.
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1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Sultanabad Style Square Rug Stylized Floral Motif
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive modern Sultanabad style hand-knotted wool rug from Central Asia featuring a field of stylized geometric floral motifs. Intricately designed with fascinating accents and h...
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20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample In Beige-Brown Ombre Grid
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.3x9 ft Decorative Vintage Handknotted Turkish Wool Area Rug with Flower Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Central Anatolian rug from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Artistic Long And Narrow Size Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 1'8" x 10'9"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 17th Century Antique Italian Silk Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Italy, Circa Date: 17th Century
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19th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century wide malayer runner Details rug no. j3449 size 3' 5" x 13' 10" (104 x 422 cm)
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20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74250 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Woven in the golden age of Anatolian rug craftsmanship, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak rug...
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Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Stone River, Design Rhymes Collection by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Stone River is a beautful and eye-catching piece from Mehraban's Design Rhymes collection. This abstract shaped rug is a one of a kind piece designed with irregular black lines that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting a hunt scene with a hunter mounted on horse with two hounds chasing a stag through a forest...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’. SE Persian city, famous since 17th century for an artistic variety of scatter rugs and large carpets in medallion and allover styles, ch...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury Turkish Kilim. Charcoal, brown, ivory. Measures: 7'2" x 10'.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Ikat Chapan, Coat, Caftan from Uzbekistan, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapan is in its original condition with Russian printed cotton lining. It it a warp ikat so the warp theards are in silk and weft in cotton. Sleeve to sleeve: 150 cm / 59.06 IN N...
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Mid-19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Silk

Zabihi Collection Vintage Tribal Turkish Prayer Small SquareRug
Located in New York, NY
s 1940s Turkish Scatter Size Prayer Rug Details rug no. r5920 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Holland Park William Morris Carpet, Arts and Crafts, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Arts & Crafts Carpets, by Malcolm Haslam, and David Black, 1991, fig.49. This Hammersmith carpet was designed by William Morris in 1882, in the United Kingdom. In 1887 English artist and bookbinder T.J. Cobden Sanderson, suggested that a new group be named the “Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society” As a result, he was the first to use the term “Art and Crafts” and also is credited with naming this new emerging movement. The Arts & Crafts movement was inspired by the degradation of product standards that resulted from the factory production age. The rise of machinery in manufacturing caused a noticeable decline in uniqueness and crafts. These anti-Industrial reformers promoted economic advancement and social change. They wanted to eliminate poor quality and “artificial” items from 19th century British society. They saw a plethora of uninteresting items on display at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and became inspired to launch a Campaign for originality and uniqueness. William Morris was an English designer, as well as an uplifting social activist and writer. Morris is credited with sparking the rebirth of textile arts and traditional means of production. In 1861, Morris and a small group of designers opened an incredibly fashionable design company that grew to be largely successful. Morris left behind works in many different mediums such as textiles, books, furniture, stained glass, and area rugs. But in the end, he is most remembered for the magnificent wallpapers that he designed. He got much of his inspiration from the natural world. Through his interior decor pieces, Morris set out to convert rooms or spaces into meadows with beautiful trees meandering, vines, and plants. This concept of taking something Industrial and man-made, and converting it into something natural is what William Morris meant when he once said: “-any decoration is futile… when it does not remind you of something beyond itself.” Morris was a huge commercial success and his works are some of the most sought-after pieces in the world of design and decor. He is also credited with almost single-handedly reviving the British textile arts as well as their methods of production. Morris was also severely critical of machine-made goods, exclaiming, “Today almost all wares that are made by civilized man are shabbily and pretentiously ugly.” Houses were filled “with tons and tons of unutterable rubbish,” which, he suggested, should be heaped onto a gigantic bonfire! “As a condition of life, production by machinery is altogether evil.” He masterminded one of the most well-known styles of Arts & Crafts, recognizable by its twisting and arching patterns and simple, elegant floral design prints. Although Morris believed that Persian carpets were the greatest ever made, he adopted the coarser Turkish (Ghiordes) knot for his hand knotted carpet manufacture. They were woven at a thickness of 25 knots to the square inch at that time. Morris & Co.’s rugs are reminiscent of Persian garden design carpets in that they are smartly styled depictions of English gardens. Donegal also started producing highly desirable Irish rugs in the late 19th century. The Donegal rugs were predominantly created by English architects C.F.A. Voysey and Gavin Morton. The handcrafted Voysey rugs are typically woven in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Voysey had a knack for using contrasting shapes to decorate flat monochromatic spaces. Dark outlines added a flair of drama to his signature pattern and Celtic rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Oriental Handmade Rug 2'4" x 3'2" #9024
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Handmade Rug 2'4" x 3'2" #9024 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Moroccan Berber Transitional Black Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Morocco in 1950, this vintage mid-century Moroccan Berber rug employs a distinguished transitional approach to matriarchal and patriarchal symbolism in its field des...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Unusual Room Size Indian Art Deco Rug. 9' x 13'
Located in Buffalo, NY
Most Unusual Room Size 1930's Indian Art Deco Rug. measuring 9' x 13 ....Amazing design,, Feathers ,aztec , geometric designs,,, bold colors,, dynamic visuals,, very minor bleedin...
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1930s Indian Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Irish Donegal Rug Inspired by CFA Voysey & William Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
78758 Vintage Irish Donegal Rug Inspired by William Morris, 11'03 x 15'03. Irish Donegal rugs, originating from County Donegal, Ireland, are celebrated for their thick pile, intricat...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Traditional Golden Brown Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted with high-quality wool originating from Persia between 1880-1890, this antique Sarouk Persian rug enjoys one of the most interesting varieties of patterns and colorways ...
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1880s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x10.5 Ft Chinese Art Deco Inspired Vintage Handmade Area Rug in Green Color
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Infuse your home with the timeless beauty of this traditional vintage handmade Turkish rug, a hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from a luxurious blend of wool and cotton. Woven by ski...
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1960s Turkish Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Tabriz Garden Persian Carpet in Blue, Pink, Green, Red, and Black Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Bring the rich heritage of Persian artistry into your home with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug featuring an iconic Tabriz garden design—a pattern steeped in history. Measuring...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sunset Rug by Pieces, Modern Round Hand Tufted Colorful Coral Yellow Rug Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make a bold statement with the colorful Sunset rug. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that make the room. Hand tufted rug made of a wool/visco...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool w/ Floral
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool Style: Chinese Peking Dimensions: 0.25”H x 73”W x 36”D This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1930s is a beau...
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1920s Chinese Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kilim - 69866
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Kilim featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhanci...
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20th Century Unknown Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdyed Vintage Minimalist, Modern, Suzani Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
These Suzani pillow cases fashioned from vintage Suzanis that are overdyed. The results are here, a minimalist look with some texture. Linen in the back Zipper closure Dry cleaning i...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Linen, Cotton

Antique Silk Ikat Pillow Cover, Uzbekistan, 1900s
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is made from an early 20th C.. Ikat fragment. It does not come with an insert. Cotton in the back. Zipper closure. Dry clean only.
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 ) Superb madder red field with stylized birds in the corners amid geometric leaves and an open inner surround with a small striped effect. Beautiful rustic carpet with accents in straw, light blue, green and royal...
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1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 10th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
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1890s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

pretty antique tribal Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Hamadan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, navy blue, yellow, blue, green and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundatio...
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Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug In Brown with Black & White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and hemp, this 3x5 rug is an exciting new addition to the “Natural” line of flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Sw...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp, Wool

New Contemporary Earth-Tone Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31052 Modern Gray Oushak Rug, 08'10 x 12'00. Step into a sanctuary of natural elegance with this hand-knotted wool modern earth-tone Oushak rug, designed to embody the principles of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Desert Navajo-Style Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81031 Southwest Modern Teec Nos Pos Navajo-Style Rug, 08'11 x 12'01. Embark on a journey through the harmonious blend of Modern style and Southwest aesthetics with this meticulously handwoven Teec Nos Pos Navajo-style rug. Teec Nos Pos, celebrated for their intricate patterns, vibrant hues, and symmetrical grace, draw inspiration from the profound cultural heritage of the Navajo Nation. The Southwest kilim rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Red Persian Hamadan Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53943 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'01 x 08'05. Persian Hamadan carpet runners are meticulously handwoven rugs originating from the Hamadan region of Iran, renowned for thei...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Style Rapture Collection Sultanabad Design Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A stylish revival rug that has a mirrored pattern of an elegant floral scrolls and vine-formed medallions of umber brown and subdued ambience of skyblue with coffee brown borderlines...
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2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Opinion Ciatti Firenze Sacristy Dome Large Round Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The carpet collection Firenze is born from the collaboration between Sebastiano Tosi and Lapo Ciatti, inviting us to look higher and to be inebriated by beauty. In a game of mirrors ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Velvet

Vintage Van Campen Style Needlepoint in Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 9×13 Art Deco needlepoint is one of a limited collection that recaptures the works of artist Tim Van Campen. Handmade in all wool circa 1980-1990, it hails from the work...
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1980s Chinese Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Uzbekistan Tashkent All Over Silk Suzani Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Tokyo, JP
This wall hanging is all over hand-embroidered Suzani design, silk & cotton ground and the embroidery thread is 100% silk. Suzani, which means "embroidery" in Uzbek, began around ...
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Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Pretty Vintage Polish Woven Tapestry by E. Oloksy
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century polish tapestry with a native design of town and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation Name...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Vintage Dhurrie Solid Rug in Green with Blue Border Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 vintage Dhurrie rug is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of rare and exemplary mid-century flatweaves of the same style—handwoven with cotton ...
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1950s Indian Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug 1'9"x3'10"
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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1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Suzani Pillow Fashioned from a Mid-20th Century Samarkand Suzani
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials Cotton in the back Zipper closure Dry cleaning recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Orange and Blue Tibetan Dragon Small Hand Knotted Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
This small accessory rug or mat is a beautiful example of classic Tibetan style. Inspired by ancient symbology, the Tibetan dragon is displayed in blue and white on an orange backgro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tibetan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sweden, Rölakan runner in handwoven wool. Modernist design. Mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

New Contemporary Blue Moroccan Textured High-Low Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31034 Moroccan Blue Textured High-Low Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 10'00. Embrace the serene elegance of coastal living with this handwoven Moroccan textured high-low rug, a perfect embodiment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Apadana's Modern Beige Turkish Oushak Wool Custom Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Modern Turkish Oushak Wool Custom Rug offers customizable sizing and color options. Hand-knotted using 80% Wool and 20% Cotton, it exudes superior quality and durability. Sourced...
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fabulous Early 20th Century Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous early 20th century Persian Mohajeran rug with a bold all-over mirrored floral pattern with myriad varieties of flowers and vines woven in crimson, light indigo, cream, and...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Square Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A square-shaped Turkish rug from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 8' x 8'8".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Archaistic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 3' 1" x 5' 9", features a striking asymmetrical design that embodies the elegance and creativity of the Art Deco era. The deep t...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful antique Persian Heriz runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with an all-over geometric motif 2'7'' x 8'10''
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a dark indigo background, covered by a lacy, multicolored scrolling vine and floral pattern, surrounded by a wide crimson and ...
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1920s Asian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Green with Painterly Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk & cotton, a 9x12 abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection. On the Design: This rug enjoys a pattern like wat...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 6'x9’, Tribal Pattern Green Color rug, Custom-Made
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry with the Roman General Coriolanus
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Flemish historical tapestry, size 7' H x 11' W, depicting the Roman general Coriolanus, enthroned at left, with his domineering m...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug with Beige, Red, Blue Stripes Red Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 8x10 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting new line of custom-capable contemporary flatweaves we’re making with one of the finest partner looms in India. On t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9' 0" x 11' 8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese, Art Deco rug. Size: 9'0" x 11'8".
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1920s Chinese Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145 )
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Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with the most beautiful central medallion with a stylized floral and leaf pattern woven in wonderful and brilliant crimsons, light...
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1880s Persian Serapi Antique 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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