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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 - Size: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.27 m ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Contemporary Handmade Moroccan-Style Wool Rug In Multicolor by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful, modern Moroccan-style, hand-knotted wool rug features a multicolor field. Highlights a stunning, soft, geometric design. This rug measures 6'2" x 9'.
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Art Deco Chinese Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large Chinese Art Deco rug with a beautiful floral design with a silver field and plum border. Room size formats are usually found...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tribal Style Midcentury Handmade Central Anatolian Wool Rug, circa 1950
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1950s. 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...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century, Antique Ziegler Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler carpet has a shaded royal-blue field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes around a central column of simila...
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Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
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Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Acrylic

Fine Artistic Rug. Design after Salvador Dali Wool 4’7" x 6’6"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Artistic Rug. Design after Salvador Dali Wool 4’7" x 6’6".
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Mid-20th Century European Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with William Morris Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73364, antique Persian Kermanshah rug with William Morris Arts & Crafts style. The architectural elements of naturalistic forms combined...
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Late 19th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Blue Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Berit Koenig Woelfer Sweden
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian modern blue rölakan flatweave rug by Swedish textile artist Berit Koenig Woelfer, 1960s. This handmade wool rug on a linen warp features stylized pale blue flowers again...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

3'10"x8' Honey Brown Hand Knotted Modern Grass Design Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Honey Brown, Hand Knotted, Modern Grass Design, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Soft to the Touch, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rare Danish Ege Axminster rug - Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" in wool
Located in Firenze, FI
Danish carpet made by Ege Axminster A/S - Denmark for the 20th century masters carpet collection. label on back Licensed by: Van Gogh International B.V. in 1995 Design No. 80583 rug ...
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1990s Danish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Golden Chinese Art Deco Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31319 Modern Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug, 09'09 x 12'11. Modern Chinese Art Deco pictorial rugs made in India are contemporary adaptations of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Old Turkish Kazak Rug Kars Region in Octagon Medallion Design, Circa 1920/30
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old Turkish rug from the Kars region of Caucasian Kazak triple medallion design Circa 1920/30 The rug has three octagon medallions with star and latch hook design on a rich copper r...
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20th Century Turkish Kazak Rugs and Carpets

Modern Handmade Patchwork Rug, Colorful Wool Carpet, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of vintage hand-knotted Turkish carpets were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create this beaut...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Exceptional Antique Persian Hand Knotted Rug Oriental Blue Kurk Living Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This rug is a fine example of a wonderful silk and kurk (baby lamb wool) traditional wool rug by a famous Isfahan "Seirafian Carpet" brand with a beau...
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1920s Persian Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug with an all-over colorful geometric design surrounded by a floral border Details rug no. j4187 size 11' 9" x 16' 5" (358 x 500 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Neptunas 1968
Located in Dallas, TX
79099 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Finnish rya ryijy rug, Neptunus (1968), is a rare and visionary work by renowned Finn...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted Runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Hayon x Nani' Hand-Tufted runner by Jaime Hayon for Nanimarquina. Executed in 100% hand-tufted New Zealand wool. The 'Hayon x Nani' collection faithfull...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square Persian Heriz rug with Classic Herati design surrounded by a thin border. 4'10'' x 5'4''
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x9.5 Ft Decorative Hand-Knotted Area Rug. Vintage European Design Wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet 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 with no i...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Wonderful antique silk and golden metal Chinese rich Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and antique Chinese embroidery with beautiful design with birds, dogs, symbols and scriptures, and with nice natural colours with a red brown background, entirely hand...
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Traditional Flat Weave Bessarabian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims w...
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Early 1900s Other Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Serapi Rug Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Handmade Persian Rug 8x10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serapi Heriz Rug Artistic Rust 8'4" x 10' 254cm x 305cm "This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design-. The cold climate of Mountains ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Majesty" Lion Persian Wool Carpet, 5' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
With a large distinct green and gray lion motif, this hand-knotted wool carpet, "Majesty," utilizes hand-spun wool and organic vegetable dyes. Woven with Orley Shabahang’s exclusive ...
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2010s Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a blue vintage Turkish rug. Measures: 17'' x 18''.
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Mid-20th Century Late Victorian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

"Court Series" Half Court Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand Tufted Colorful Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x8 ft Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug, circa 1875
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Caucasian Gendje Rug, circa 1875 Very good condition, 100% wool and all natural dyes. Dimensions: 4' x 8' (122 x 245 cm)
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1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century woven in the prominent workshop of Haji Jalili.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Handmade Chinese Area Rug Art Deco Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique handmade Chinese area rug made from fine wool and all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for people and pets. This beautiful piece features a rich field of floral details in bright colors that was so popular in the 1920s when the Art Deco movement flourished and permeated every facet of American lifestyle including home decor and interior design. This area rug has oversize dimensions of 12'2" x 22'8" that works well in large open spaces. It has the classic Art Deco design which matches perfectly with modern and contemporary interiors. Fun facts about rug names: Chinese Art Deco rugs were made popular by Walter Nichols who introduced a mechanical style of wool production that resulted in strands that were thicker compared to what traditional rug makers were using. He established a workshop in Northern China and began making rugs inspired by the Art Deco movement boom that flourished from the 1920s-1930s. Today, authentic Nichols Art Deco rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Postmodern Multi Color Artist Edition Rug, Edward Fields Style, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful wool rug with two different pile heights and borders in the style of Edward fields rugs, signed by artist. 1970s Measures: 9’ x 12’.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Sarkoy Kilim Rug, Western Anatolian Turkish Carpet, Balkan Style Unique
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Sarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Mahal Floral Wool Rug in Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand-knotted antique mahal wool rug with a red-rust color field. This Persian rug has brown and beige accent colors in an all-over floral design. This rug measures: 7'6...
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20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Desert Navajo-Style Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
81033 Southwest Modern Navajo-Style Kilim Rug with Storm Pattern, 09'04 x 11'07. Step into the contemporary world of Native American design aesthetics...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Striped Turkish Vintage Kilim Flat-Weave Rug in Shades of Browns and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ivory and brown vintage Kilim from Turkey with Minimalist design in stripes, rug/TU-NED-4720, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This vintage striped design Kili...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Kilim Square Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 88683
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Iraqi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Gray 4 Modern Interiors, Vintage Carpet
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

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Wool and Bamboo Silk Monogram Rug, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison wool and bamboo silk monogram rug, Italy The Elie Saab crest, a distinctive element of the Elie Saab universe, becomes the focal point of this impressive and scenographic PALMIER Rug, created in partnership with Sahrai. Inspired by an imperial and royal pattern synonyms with luxury and innate elegance, the crest represents the initials of Elie Saab creating a seal that portrays the brand’s identity and is embellished on gowns and accessories reflecting sophistication and distinction. Combining the distinctive Elie Saab crest with the shapes and colours inspired by the natural elements of the Middle Eastern landscapes...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

"Court Series" Grass Court Rug by Pieces, Modern Hand-Tufted Stripe Sporty Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand-tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a antique Persian Mahal rug. Measures: 16'' x 22''.
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20th Century Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Foam, Wool

Antique Persian Rug Pillow
Antique Persian Rug Pillow
$239 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 7" x 9' 8"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Konya Gallery Carpet, Neutral Tones, Soft Palette
Located in New York, NY
With a light, muted tonality, this kellegi-format rug shows a pale brown hexagonal lattice with double arrowheads floating in each panel. Good condition.  
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1940. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.28 m x 5.33 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Karastan Rug with Turkish Ushak Design - RR5238 20 PERCENT OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Karastan Rug with Turkish Ushak Design - RR5238 This is a great Karastan Rug made c. 1915 in Excellent Condition. The rug is made with a Turkish Ushak Design. No wear or st...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century distressed Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, blue, yellow , green, navy blue and white, enti...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’10" x 7’3”
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’10" x 7’3”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in se...
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19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 2" x 12' 8"
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Embroidery (2'6" x 4'4" - 76 x 132)
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Silk & Metallic Thread Dragon Embroidery 2'6" x 4'4" - 76 x 132
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1880s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Pink Natural Wool Hand Knotted Vertical Ombre Design Oriental Rug
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 Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ivory Background Antique Irish Donegal Rug. 15 ft x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Background Large Antique Irish Donegal Rug, Country of Origin: Ireland, Circa Date: Late 19th Century - Size: 15 ft x 17 ft (4.57 m x 5.18 m).
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Late 19th Century Irish Other Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Large Bakhtiari Rug with All-Over Garden Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Persian Bakhtiari rug with all-over garden design, rug DSP-MR340SK, country of origin / type: Iran / Bakhtiari, circa 1930 This stunning colorful antique Persian Bakhtiari c...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Hand-woven Navy-Blue Persian Malayer Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Malayer rug has a navy field of tonal cream Herati pattern enclosing a grand central arabesque medallion, with similar spandrels, in a delicate ivo...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Biblical tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba seated on a throne at center, flanked on either side by attendants, to t...
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Late 17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1880s Oversized Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74298 Oversized Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 13'06 x 17'04. Embark on a journey where timeless elegance harmoniously converges with the principles of Biophilic Design in this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kermanshah rug. Nature-inspired design and earth-tone colors come together, weaving a narrative of worldly sophistication. Against a warm brown backdrop, an enchanting allover floral lattice pattern unfolds, intricately composed of Mina Khani motifs, palmettes, stylized florals and foliage. This captivating design is framed by a classic palmette Herati border, enclosed within a double guard border adorned with flowers and cloudband motifs—a lush embrace that encapsulates this formal composition. Immerse yourself in the Biophilic allure of this antique Persian Kermanshah rug, where the intricate patterns mirror the grace found in nature. The earthy tones and botanical motifs create a sense of connection to the natural world, inviting a touch of outdoor beauty into your interior space. Let this exquisite masterpiece be a testament to the seamless union of relaxed refinement and Biophilic Design, transforming your home into a sanctuary of sophistication and natural harmony. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, burgundy, blue, rose, tan, navy blue and taupe with other accent colors. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 13'06 x 17'04. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x...
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Late 19th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Village Theme Azeri Folk Life Rug, Turkish Carpet, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique design rug is interpreted by our designers with a composition of pictorial village life. Color summary: 9 colors in total; Jericho Jade 25 (Spurge – Indigo) Lucario Blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

17th Century Persian Esfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...
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17th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9'10"x13'6" Carolina Blue Afghan Peshawar Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Afghan Peshawar with All Over Heriz Design, Natural Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tran...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Teal, Art Deco Inspired Customizable Largo Teal Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Offering a fresh take on 1970s opulence, the pattern of Art Hide’s new Largo rug is inspired by bold wallpaper prints of the time in stunning teal tones. Teal is such an incredible f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Nazmiyal Haji Jalili Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th Century. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Untouched Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug circa 1890s - RR5128 MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Persian Levar Kerman rug from the late 1890s. It is in excellent condition with no repairs or any loss to the rug. Great all-over design with great natural dyes,...
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1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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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. 

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