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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Tribal
Antique Mexican Star Wool Serape Blanket
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique Mexican serape blanket with central star design and traditional Native symbols in natural pigment dyed wool on natural brown w...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century persian bagface
Details
rug no. j3494
size 1' 6" x 2' 2" (46 x 66 cm)
rug type Textile
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, Bohemian Allure Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20009 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 04'07 x 07'00. Embark n a mystical journey with this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Azilal rug, hailing from the serene landscapes of the High...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Full Pile Condition throuhgout
Measures: 7'8'' x 11'1''
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...
Category
19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Erased Persian XL Rug 13'9" x 18'1"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Runner in Beige with Pink and Black Horse Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection is a 3x12 pictorial runner—a contemporary resurrection of one of the most collectible primitivist styles.
Further on...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Beige with Red Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Connoisseu...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage moroccan Berber rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Rare size semi antique tribal rug from the Moroccan mountains. Made by women of the Zemmour tribe, hand-knotted from high quality wool.
About Berber rugs:
Berber rugs and carpets are...
Category
1960s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice Vintage Pictural Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful pictural rug with nice design of deer and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Room Square Size Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Turkish Kars in pale colors with pops of pink
Details
rug no. j2232
size 9' 7" x 10' (292 x 305 cm)
Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey. The weavers i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug or Carpet Handwoven Wool with Abstract Diamond Patterns
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with this exquisite handwoven Moroccan tribal rug. Crafted from premium organic wool by skilled women artisans in the Atlas Mountains, its bold diamond patt...
Category
1990s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug. 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful flat-woven tribal antique Caucasian Soumak rug, country of origin / rug type: Caucasian rugs, date circa 1890's. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.06 m x 2.9 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century small distressed Shiraz rug with pretty tribal designs and nice natural colours with orange, brown, yellow and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundat...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1059, Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Nice 19th century shirwan rug with a beautiful pattern and pretty natural colors, entirely hand-knotted with wool pile on a wool base.
Category
1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh carpet from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mashad Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 3'x5', Kandinsky Inspired Pattern rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
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 ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Gabbeh Rug with Animal and Figure Motifs in Green, Cream, and Brown, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This red Gabbeh rug, sized at 2' x 3', features a vibrant collection of animal and human figures in green, cream, and brown, providing a unique and lively portrayal of rural life. Th...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tapis Persan Ispahan, Fait Main En Laine Et Soie - 1m80x1m08 - N° 748
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Afghan Balouch War Rug with Tribal Nomadic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74665, vintage Afghan Balouch War rug with Tribal Nomadic style. This hand knotted wool vintage Afghan Balouch War rug possibly depicts a scene of the Minaret ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare + Unusual Vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou Carpet Curated By Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
This vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug displays a complex snapshot of rural life in vivid color. Architectural forms and animal effigies are interspersed among other abstracted Berber...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Azilal Moroccan Rug with Polychromatic Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and fabric circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x6 Moroccan Boucherouite rug is believed to hail from the Azilal tribe.
On the Design:
This rug enjoys a whimsical ...
Category
1950s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Vintage Turkoman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61085 Vintage Turkoman rug, 05'00 x 06'01. Cleverly composed with saturated colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkoman rug beautifully embodi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Afghan Small Rug - Wool Orange Red Design - 75177
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Afghan featuring Small Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and OrangeRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970's Taznakht Moroccan Carpet, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
74570 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 03’08 x 06’05. Bathed in the golden glow of North Africa’s sunlit earth, this hand-knotted wool vintage Taznakht Moroccan rug is a vibrant testam...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.3x4.2 Ft Small Handmade Rug, Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, Decorative Prayer Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from Mid-19th C. Turkmen Ersari Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Ersari tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert mater...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Mamluk Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Wool Gray Ivory Red Design - 92498
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Mamluk featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and GrayIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7×10 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women weavers i...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored Tree-of-life pattern depicting a potted tree with several flowering branches, and surrou...
Category
1920s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neoclassical Style Greek Key Slate Rug by the Rug Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning geometric hand-woven carpet designed by Suzanne Sharp for The Rug Company. The rug features a large greek key motif repeating pattern in a slate gray tone over a white backg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Late 19th C. Turkmen Tekke Tribe Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Tekke tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Funky Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Fun motif highlights this mid-20th century Turkish Kars Carpet
Details
rug no. j2868
size 5' 2" x 6' 7" (157 x 201 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x8 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women weavers i...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of Collectible Antique Rugs, Kilims Oriental Caucasian Wool "Khorjin" Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
These handwoven Kilim rugs are antique pieces woven in the 1880s in Azerbaijan Moghan Area. The design features a decorative striped pattern woven with intricate medallions. They featured red, blue cream and beige colours. Woven to perfection, these small oriental antiques are sure to make a beautiful accent in any home.
The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun wool and cotton, which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create these elegant pieces—constructed with traditional hand-knotting methods which have been used for generations due to the durable rugs the method produces.
Place this piece in a classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. These fine flatwoven wool rugs cannot be used as bedroom rugs, living room rugs, but it is suitable as a wall or table decoration as a rare collectable piece. These pieces are in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment.
Pair of...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Antique Tribal Style rug in Red, Blue & Brown Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s custom classics Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
On the design
This rug is inspired by antique Persian tribal rugs & the ...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tuareg Mats Handmade in Sahara Mauritanian Vintage Carpet in Wood and Leather
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
Category
1980s Sub-Saharan African Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige with Orange Pictorial Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug, from the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs wil...
Category
1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ersari rug 11.2 x 15.5 ft Palace size tribal Turkmen hand knotted antique carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large oversized tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug - "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz runner handmade during the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Details
rug no. 10765
size 4' 3" x 6' 5" (130 x 196 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Vintage Bordered Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique rugs that are called “Kilim rugs”, primarily refer to a type of flat weave rug that was produced without knotted pile. Because these antique rugs are found across the globe, each region has a different pronunciation and spelling of the name Kilim. Homers Iliad and Egyptian tomb paintings, from the same time period, depict weavers producing rugs and carpets of this kind.
Since this is one of the oldest methods of rug production, it is considered to be primitive...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1920s Persian Tabriz rug
Measures: 8'5''' x 11'2''
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Ersari Turkmen Torba Wall Hanging, Nomadic Tribal Style Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76637 Vintage Afghan Ersari Turkmen Torba, wall hanging, tapestry. This hand knotted wool antique Afghan Turkmen Turkoman Torba storage bag features an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible mid-20th century 100% hand-woven silk Persian Qum rug depicting myriad animals including deer, rabbits, jaguars, rhinos, birds, and so many more, living amidst a forest...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Moroccan Sahara Mauritanian Brown Handmade Tuareg Rug Mat Vintage Morocco
Located in Loria, IT
The Tuareg mat we present brings together the distinguishing features of a Tuareg nomads' tent decor and the rigor of contemporary design. To offer our furniture a fascinating combin...
Category
Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh Rug
Details
rug no. j4020
size 4'5" x 6'7"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ikat Pillow Case Fashioned from Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling for each.
The backing is made of linen.
Please note: filling is n...
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Afghanistan Afghan Area Rugs - 66305
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Afghan featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Blue, Brown, Red & Gold Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
Hand knotted in wool, this piece enjoys an elaborate geometric pattern in forgiving...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x7.3 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug. All 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...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from a Late 19th C. Turkmen Tekke Tribe Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Tekke tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tribal accent rug handmade by the Shiraz tribe of south Persia during the early 20th century with a rare and unusual pictorial design of 4 chained tigers.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wool, Hand-knotted Persian Qashqai Leopard Rug, Red, Brown, Cream, 4' x 6'
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in New York, NY
Illustrating a leopardess prowling the jungle floor searching for her next prey, this vintage Persian Qashqai leopard carpet measures 3’10” x 6’3”. Inspired by the Panthera Pardus...
Category
1980s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Vintage Shiraz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic rug from Iran, Shiraz. The pile and foundation are wool. The base color is a vibrant red field with accents of bright orange, yellow, blue and green througho...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960's Seirafian Ivory Persian Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78780 Signed Vintage Ivory Persian Isfahan Rug, 06'09 x 10'06. In the heart of Persian artistry lies this exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Isfahan rug, a testament to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful vintage Moroccan Berber Boujad runner curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A Boujad runner featuring a spontaneous composition of open and filled lozenge chains interspersed with zig zag forms. Woven in a highly saturated palette of bright purple, magenta, ...
Category
1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Azilal Moroccan Berber Rug
Located in New York, NY
Azilal Moroccan Berber rug. A lovely Moroccan Berber rug from the Azilal province in the Central High Atlas Mountains with a rather whimsical - dare we say, artistic - design and vib...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, 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.