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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
cc-tapis Hello Sonia! Rhapsody 3 in Light Red by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric elements, evoking the avant-garde textiles of the early 1900s, a theme which runs through the whole Hello Sonia Family, are now arranged harmonio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

6.3x10 Ft Handmade Turkish Vintage Rug in Soft Red, Beige with Blue Solid Border
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 Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 8'x10' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the s...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - 53764
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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Late 20th Century Asian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.7x9 Ft Antique Turkish Bergama Rug, Circa 1920
Located in Spring Valley, NY
An antique so called "Bergama Rug" from the village of Ayvacik in North West Turkey, Ca early 20th Century. The rug has medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Rug Size: 4'10" × 6'6" (147 × 198 cm) A French Art Deco vintage wool carpet woven in different tones of brown over a beige background. This Art Deco rug embodies the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug in Gold, Blue and Multi colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare 3rd quarter 19th century antique Persian Bakshaish rug with Medallion design, rug 17-0301, country of origin / type: Iran / Bakshaish, circa 1870. This spectacular antique Pe...
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1870s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Subdued Persian Tabriz Rug 6'7 X 9'7
Located in New York, NY
Antique Subdued Tabriz Rug 6'7 X 9'7. Tabriz means many things to rug enthusiasts: classical antique Persian carpets of the 16th century now in museums, decorative medallion carpets ...
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Framed Hooked Rug, Dark Brown with Horseshoe Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 2x3 antique hooked rug is an exceptional addition to Rug & Kilim's collection of rare and collectible American hooked rugs and folk art designs—a fabulous bucolic find of early ...
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1920s American Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 8' x 11'6" - 245 x 350 cm )
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gold Yellow Antique Chinese Rug with Border, Dragon and Motif, China 1930-1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine Art Deco period Chinese rug with a gold yellow base, border, vegetal and dragon. Hand- knocked wool on a cotton base. Art Deco period around 1930.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Afghan Runner Rug Farahan Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghan runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a...
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2010s Afghan Other Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Afghan Runner Rug Farahan Design
Afghan Runner Rug Farahan Design
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Louis Contemporary Animal Handmade Area Rug Brown 9 x 12
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Tapestry Handmade Tapestry Large Verdure Tapestry 5x9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry French Figural Tapestry Verdure Battle 5' x 8'10" (5' x 9') 152cm x 269cm Circa 1900 "This is an Rare Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with monogram signat...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Khamseh accent rug. Chickens and botehs (paisleys) fill the double stepped lozenge pole medallion and spill onto the graphite and khaki field in a characteristical...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

India Modern Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 94251
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful area rug is a stunning piece of contemporary art for the floor, a masterpiece that plays with texture and abstract form to create a look of sophisticated, modern elega...
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20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 22 ft
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Oversized Navy Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 22 ft (4.47 m x 6.71 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Tabriz Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent large fine vintage Tabriz Persian rug, country of origin / rug type: Vintage Persian rug, circa late 20th century. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 1 in (3.51 m x 5.21 m)
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Sivas Central Anatolian Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Antique Double Medallion Carpet from the Sivas region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sivas In the third century, Sivas was a Roman city known as Sebastea, the capital of Armenia Minor. Flourishing under Byzantine rule, Sivas reached a peak of prosperity under the Seljuks, only to be plundered in the fourteenth century by Tamerlane, as it was an important venue on the Persian and Iraqi trade routes. The Sivas region is inhabited by Turkish and Kurdish people, and until the genocide wrought by the Turks early this century, many Armenians dwelt there as well. Sivas gained certain fame as the site for the Sivas Congress of September 1919, convened by Mustafa Kemal...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Vintage Purple Moroccan Rug, Boho Tribal Chic Meets Global Midcentury
Located in Dallas, TX
21288 Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, 06'09 x 10'01. Global style meets eclectic boho chic in this hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan rug. The visual intricacy and bohemian color palett...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 9" x 5 ' 4".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Talsint Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21780 Vintage Red Talsint Moroccan Rug 03'10 x 07'09. Embark on a mesmerizing journey with the beguiling artistry woven into this hand-knotted wool vintage red Talsint Moroccan rug, ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Area Rug with Mediterranean Rustic Tuscan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75601, vintage Persian Hamadan area rug with Mediterranean Rustic Tuscan style. Effortless beauty and soft, bespoke vibes meet rustic sensibility with a Mediterranean Villa Tuscan st...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice New Oushak Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing our model of exquisite new rug featuring a stunning Oushak design and delightful color palette. Entirely hand-knotted with precision, it boasts a luxurious blend of wool ...
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2010s Indian Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

9 x 12 Antique Persian Heriz Red Wool Rug With Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the beauty of this antique Persian Heriz wool rug, showcasing a stunning multicolor allover pattern that brings life to a luxurious deep red background. This rug measures 9...
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Warm, Rustic Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20907, vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Warm, rustic Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug emanates function and versatility while staying true...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Rustic Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sultanabad Area Rugs - 53776
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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Late 20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Austrian Style Art Deco Rug in Brown with Beige Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This square 8x8 Art Deco rug is a bold new addition to the titular collection by Rug & Kilim. Further on the Design: This particular rug is hand...
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2010s Nepalese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Mahal Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in oversized floral design elements, dramatic scrolling serrated leaves reminiscent of a Mahimahi style mapping. Wrapped by a Samovar main border. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, oxidized silver, lime green, charcoal, antique ivory, pale dusty blush, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Extensive restorations throughout in the spirit of the original carpet. Remains in its original size, scale, and proportions. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Checkerboard Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century moroccan small runner with the ever recurring archetypical checkerboard design made in this case from industrial yarns. The traces of wear create a kind of double la...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Worn Aesthetic
Located in Dallas, TX
51692, distressed vintage Turkish Oushak Accent rug with all-over repeating boteh design. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug features the perfect amount of wear and displays a repetitiv...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 18'10" (396 × 574 cm) An early 20th century Persian Khorassan antique rug, the sand field with an enlarge...
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pink Opaque Abstract Oval Shape Hand Tufted Wool Rug Pastel Colours by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Pink opaque To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

12'x12' Ralph Lauren Blue Caucasian Wool Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weavin...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mehraban Maize by Erinn V.
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A large-scale composition of irregular wedge, rod and pebble shapes animated in the textural contrasts of loop and cut pile. Here in a soft taupe, tone on tone. Always customizable. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, Bohemian Allure Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20522 Vintage Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06’01 x 12’07. Boujad rugs originate from the vibrant city of Boujad in the Khouribga region, known for its eccentric and artistic designs. In thi...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug. 14 ft x 26 ft
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Oversized Luxurious Ivory Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880 – The city of Sultanabad was once known as Arak and is locat...
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug 5' 10" x 8' 8"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

18th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry, with Telemachus & Calypso
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry which is very likely part of a set from 'The Story of Telemachus' woven at Aubusson between 1776 and 1800 after engraved designs by various painters including Franc¸ois Boucher Antonio Tempesta and Charles Monnet...
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18th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Modern Berber Pattern Olive Green 7'10" Round Rug in Rayon Chenille
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is a high-end rug collection that includes 29 rug design options, in 155 design and rug color combinations, totaling 620 various design-color-size combinations...
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2010s Turkish Post-Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Polyester

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.5', 1970s - 1D52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of this Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug. This rug was made in the 1970s, using high-quality silk material that is smooth and luxuri...
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1970s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

8x11 ft Mid-Century Tulu Rug, 100% Natural Undyed Wool, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Central Anatolian “Tulu” rug made of natural un-dyed sheep wool. Measures: 8 x 11 ft. The rug is available as seen or if requested, it can be custom produced in a...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Revival Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A gorgeous masterpiece that treats the viewer a sense of warmth, style and sophistication. From the ornate floral borders to the interconnected blooms and vines setting over the tranquil taupe field making it perfect for both traditional and contemporary interiors. This Oushak revival rug...
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2010s Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Serapi Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug 8' 2" x 9' 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich colors, elaborate geometric motifs, and botanical detailing of the Serapi collection. With as many as 100 knots per inch, these han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Invader Rug Kazak Space Shifter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 5,0' x 4.7' ft. A+ (152.000 knots/sqm approx.)  An inter-galactic, shape-shifting army of contemporary hand knotted rugs taking inspiration from traditional rug motifs and icons. The Rug Invaders...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Éva Németh handwoven woollen tapestry, Hungary c1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This woven woollen tapestry features a design of stylised birds and flowers. It is woven in a heavyweight wool using mainly nature-inspired shades of sky blue, yellow and ecru highlighting the flowers and birds. It has the designer's initials NE in the lower right corner. c1970s Éva Németh...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

21st Century Turkish Oushak 9X12 Gray, Ivory & Green Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Oushak 9x12 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a violet field and a border with another violet field flanked by sets of three gray stripes, and all overlaid with multi-colo...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Tiger Wool and Silk Hand-Knotted Indian Rug in Brown and Creme
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary tiger wool and silk Indian rug in brown, creme and black transforms this ubiquitous animal motif into couture for your floor. The hand- knotted, tiger patterned woo...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21174 New Contemporary Berber Moroccan Rug with Bohemian Style 10'00 x 13'01. Featuring well-balanced symmetry with a simple desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Antique Donegal Rug Arts & Crafts Rug European Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
13'x20' Antique Rare Antique European Donegal Rare Arts & Crafts rug Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Handmade Rug "This is an exquisite, rare size antique...
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1920s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4x8 Ft Antique Turkish Rug Fragment, Ca 1870, One-of-a-Kind
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Turkish distressed rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Deep washed professionally. Measures: 4 x 8 Ft
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Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug by Kilombo Home in Black & White Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury rug with nice floral decorative design and beautiful pink field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

17th century Antique Aubusson/Gobelin tapestry, France Architectural land, silk
Located in Berlin, DE
17th century Antique Aubusson/Gobelin tapestry, France Architectural landscape, silk Antique Museal Aubosson tapestry made of silk and partly wool. Very fine and antique design. Dep...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Ivory, Red, Light Blue, and Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99302
Located in Dallas, TX
The Geometric Fire of a Turkish Wool Kilim A Canvas of Earthy Grandeur and Intricate Artistry Envision your floor transformed into a vibrant expanse, a handwoven textile resonating w...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 Ft Hand-knotted Moroccan Rug, 100% Natural Un-dyed Wool, Custom Ops Avl.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A new handmade Berber rug made of natural un-dyed sheep wool. The design is based on the Berber culture coming from Moroccan Symbolism. Soft, comfy pile that is ideal for families wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Scandinavian Modern 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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