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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Zabihi Collection Antique Peach Oushak Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Turkish Oushak rug. Soft peach field and powder blue border. Measures: 11'6'' x 13'.
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20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Sultanabad Mahal Rug Art Nouveau Rug Geometric Overall 10'x13'
Located in New York, NY
Incredible vintage mahal rug sultanabad rug area rug 9'8" x12'9" (10' x 13') 294cmx389cm Circa 1960 "This is a magnificent Vintage Sultanabad Mahal rug. It has a rare bo...
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1960s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 6'.7 x 9'.7. Persian Kashan rugs – Kashan, located in the province of Isfahan, Iran, is an oasis village on the western edge of the Great Salt Desert (Dasht-e Kavir). It l...
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1960s Persian Kashan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
cc-tapis Feathers Standard Runner by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.000 individual knots per squaremeter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Maarten has always had an affinity for birds and years ago he came across the illustrations by John James Audubon and John Gould which have been inspiration ever since. Inspiration which he has tweaked, morphed and abstracted into a collection of ultra-detailed rugs. Maarten De Ceulaer was born in Belgium in 1983. He first studied Interior Design at the Sint-Lukas Hogeschool in Brussels. Attracted by conceptual and narrative design, he continued his studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven. A strong passion for travelling inspired his graduation project ‘A Pile of Suitcases’, which was immediately picked up by Nina Yashar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1950s Vintage Tribal Runner in Orange Multihued Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 3x10 runner from Rug & Kilim’s latest curation of rare tribal rugs. Originating from Turkey circa 1950-1960, the piece enjoys diamond patterns with latch ...
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1950s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3.3x6.5 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

Antique Needlepoint English Rug. Size: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Needlepoint, Country of Origin: England, Circa: 18th Century –Size: 7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 7 in (2.26 m x 2.92 m).
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Late 18th Century English British Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 15' 7" x 19' 8"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Blue Malayer Rug Details rug no. j3047 size 5' 8" x 8' 9" (173 x 267 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber 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

Brick Red Turkish Modernist Carpet
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century Turkish modernist style rug in brick red. Border is in soft green Measures: 2'6" x 4'2".
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20th Century Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Mucur 'Mudjar / Mujur' Prayer Rug, Turkish Central Anatolian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Mucur Rug from Central Anatolia, the Kirsehir region with a floral pattern, good condition, and beautiful color composition. The town of Mudjar (or Mucur) is a...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green, Cream And Blue Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-6'x9' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Moroccan Beni Ourain Handmade "Tulu" Rug Made of Natural Ivory & Brown Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of un-dyed sheep's wool in ivory and brown. It has soft, lustrous wool pile that is ideal for families with kids and those who seek co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74938 Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07. Steeped in the mystique of Persia’s storied past, this Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz r...
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Late 19th Century Persian Regency Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beige Chantal Rug
Located in Milan, IT
From the Sitap carpet couture Italia collection, the beige Chantal rug is all glamour and charm. Boasting a fine texture, the rug features a subtle design made with two different pil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Beige Chantal Rug
$7,740 / item
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 ) Around a classic Azerbaijan medallion, eight castles are lifted by horned Djins (evil mythological crea...
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1890s Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Handwoven Persian Faraghan Rug in Perfect Condition
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fereghan rug has a brick-red field with a vase motif at each end issuing a floral spray and surrounded by a delicate polychrome floral vine around a central indigo-blue cusped m...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8'1"x10' Gray Hand Knotted Abstract with Galaxy Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Gray, Hand Knotted, Abstract with Galaxy Design, Persian Knot, 100% Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Con...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft (2.9 m x 3.66 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moooi Tulip Mania Round Rug by Hilde Koenders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carpet Tulip Mania by Hilde Koenders pictures a bundle of lucid coloured petals. The carpet is inspired by Hilde Koenders' artistic work, where she feeds p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets

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Yarn

Antique Rare 19th Century Smokey Cinnamon Turkish Oushak Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 19th century Oushak carpet from western Turkey is a striking example of timeless elegance and bold design. The rug features an unusually oversized border, framing a ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Felted Trophy Grade Burchell Zebra Skin Rug Hide Carpet Decor Flooring
Located in Farmington, UT
Elevate your space with this striking black felted Burchell zebra skin rug, measuring an impressive 9 feet from tip of nose to tip of tail and 6 feet wide. Expertly felted to protect...
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2010s African Rugs and Carpets

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Zebra Hide

Rustic Brown Geometric Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz one of a kind antique runner with rustic vibes Measures: 2'4" x 10'8".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique 1870s Persian Tabriz Rug Woven by Order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza, 13x21
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet was woven by the order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza circa 1870, as stated by the signature in the carpet's border. It consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The level of detail is extraordinary, highlighted further by the carpet's rich gold, navy and red tones, and balanced by its soft pinks, greens and light blues. It features a Garden of Eden design...
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1870s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Sivas Cecim Jijim Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Vintage Handwoven Cecim (Jijim) Kilim from the Sivas region with a rare and beautiful color composition. In the third century, Sivas was a Roman city...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Uzbekistan Suzani Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
78198 antique Uzbekistan Suzani tapestry wall hanging 3'06 x 5'01. Design a room that feels well-traveled and effortlessly inviting with this wov...
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Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Red Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61226 Vintage Persian Malayer rug, 08'08 x 11'07. Emanating a timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug is a captivating ...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Colorful Handwoven Wool Chinese Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Handwoven Chinese rug has a field with a central rectangular panel, the lower section with a bright orange-red part lozenge interlocking design with a central aubergine-...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11' 6" - 275 x 350 )
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 10 ft 1in x 16 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Casual Paisley Design Neutral Earthy Antique Rustic Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 1 in x 16 ft 5 in (3.07 m x 5 m)
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20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish geometric Flat weave wool rug Size: 5'5" × 7'0" (165 × 213 cm) This striking vintage Scandinavian flatweave rug exemplifies the bold geometric sensibilities ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Desert Lines Organic Modern Moroccan Carpet with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
31194 New Desert Lines Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'00 x 10'00. Embrace the serene beauty of simplicity with the Desert Lines Organic Modern Moroccan Rug. This hand-knotted wool M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wool Area Oriental Rug Handmade Rust Living Room Carpet, Large Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This grand hand-woven wool Persian rug Mahal was woven in Iran in the 1920s. Woven with a beautiful colour palette including rust, blue, brown and black accents that make up an elega...
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1920s Persian Hollywood Regency Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large SquareTribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century rare room square-size worn tribal Shiraz rug Details rug no. j4201 size 11' 1" x 13' 5" (338 x 409 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Carpet Measuring 9'l x 11'5''
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Oversized Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: Mid 19th Century. Size: 16 ft x 26 ft 4 in (4.88 m x 8.03 m)
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Tan Wool Rug Handmade Chinese Style with a Dragon Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning contemporary Chinese-style hand-knotted wool rug featuring a tan field with beige, red, and blue accents throughout the traditional dragon design. This rug measures 8'1" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Chinese Chippendale Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chain Stitch Floral Area Rug with French Aubusson Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70479 Vintage Chain Stitch Floral Area Rug with French Provincial Chintz Style 09'01 x 11'09. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry, this vintage chain stitch floral area rug beautifully embodies French Provincial style with romantic sensibility. It features a timeless traditional all-over rose bouquet and floral pattern with a special twist a la chinoiserie. Framing the composition, stylized florals and leafy tendrils ornament a primary border of looped bluish-grey ribbons. The dreamy color palette based around romantic hues has a calming sensibility. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta, invite the beauty of Chintz style rugs into your home with this vintage needlepoint area rug...
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Mid-20th Century Indian French Provincial Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1968 Swedish Rug by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Swedish rug made in 1968 by Stockholm Läns Hemslöjdsförening. Made in vibrant purple, blue, orange and brown shades with new fringes. Made with tapestry technique th...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique French Aubusson Square Area Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 1870’s. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in (4.47 m x 4.62 m)
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Nichols & Co. Black Art Deco Chinese Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Only a very limited group of the carpets woven during the thirties at the Tianjin city looms are decorated by patterns typical of the Art Deco period. Some of these rare pieces are k...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Brocaded Silk Tent Hanging 'Haiti', Moroccan, North African, L 19th / E 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is composed of 8 midribs (niches) II silk brocades. Lined with cotton. Some frayed parts especially in pink silk.  
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Green Indian Shooting Star Dhurrie Rug
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green Shooting Star Rug-8'x8' (240x240cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturin...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

3.7x6.8 Ft Floral Area Rug in Purple for Modern Interiors, HandKnotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug. This antique Tabriz scatter rug is designed in the style of certain Mohtashem Kashans of the later 19th century. The rust cartouche-shaped field...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3.7x9.5 Ft Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner, Top Shelf Collectors Rug. Ca 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Kuba Dagestan runner. Top shelf collectors rug, circa 1870 All wool and natural dyes. Very good condition
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1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Red And Blue Allover Geometric Oversized Antique Persian Heriz 13'5" x 21'5"
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal Red And Blue Allover Geometric Design Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Colorful Tree of Life Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 5’5” x 8’3”, this colorful Tree-of-Life Bakhtiari carpet is hand-knotted in blue, red, green, pink, and taupe wool and illustrates a tribal-in...
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Early 2000s Persian Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wool, Hand-knotted, Green and Pink Art Nouveau Persian Rug, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Orley Shabahang’s Wool "Framed Garden" Persian carpet from the Art Nouveau Collection measures 10’ x 14’ and was created in Iran circa 2004. Its hand-knotted pure wool pile in lush hues of forest green and blush pink evokes the sensation of walking through a golden rose garden in bloom. Gold, red and blue tones accent the design and echo the traditional Persian Garden rugs of decades past. The versatile, all-over design showcases blooming rose and paisley motifs, detailed by rich green stalks and soft golden flower bulbs. The exterior border features budding roses in similar shades, oriented to serve as a walkway surrounding the flower garden. This warm and inviting design, combined with the highest quality raw materials, conveys the essence of the Persian Garden carpet...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 365 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 365 x 472 )
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1890s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Geometric Pattern Flatweave Handmade Wool Rug 10' X 14'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Turkish flatweave Kilim rug is a stunning masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Each rug is meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans using age-old techniques tha...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6'4"x8'9" Green Overdyed Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hunter Green, Overdyed Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion, Worn and Distressed, Shaved Low, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Prima...
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1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Turkish Sultanabad 13x20 Ivory, Blue, & Gold Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad 13x20 Ivory, Blue, & Gold Handmade Area Rug. Part of our own previous produc...
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2010s Turkish Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rare 5' Round Nain Rug Beautiful Wool & Silk Handmade Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Nain Rug Beautiful Wool & Silk Authentic Handmade rug 5' Round 147cmx147cm "This is a beautiful rare round Nain rug. It is a true work of art. Th...
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1960s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Spanish Rug with All-Over Botanicals in Black, Light Blue, Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Spanish rug with all-over Botanicals in black, light blue, light green and taupe, rug F-1203, country of origin / type: Spain / Spanish Colonial, circa 1920 This elegant ant...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 3.3' x 4.6' 1970s - 1С1170
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the 1970s features a striking red field adorned with intricate floral and geometric motifs in deep, contrasting tones. The design is fr...
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1970s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 1 in x 13 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Casual Elegant Antique Persian Sultanabad Jewel Tone Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 1 in x 13 ft 10 in (3.68 m ...
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20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Persian bidjar square rug. Measures: 45'' x 48''
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer 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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