Rugs and Carpets
to
4,593
Width
to
Length
to
9,606
3,454
88
16,828
4,223
3,915
2,055
583
359
228
173
158
115
110
88
87
47
40
17
14
538
9,054
3,542
1,245
4,735
1,087
226
113
214
194
203
1,288
709
255
149
58
12,924
11,657
2,069
364
344
10,292
1,664
13,148
12,257
12,658
10,239
4,594
3,181
2,759
2,350
907
551
181
174
96
Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Tribal
Antique Ikat Chapan, Coat, Caftan from Uzbekistan, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Chapan is in its original condition with Russian printed cotton lining.
It it a warp ikat so the warp theards are in silk and weft in cotton.
Sleeve to sleeve: 150 cm / 59.06 IN
N...
Category
Mid-19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Floral Konya Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century warm tonal vintage Turkish Konya rug.
4'2'' x 7'10''
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Cassina Atacama Rugs Cenere
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Atacama Rugs Cenere
Atacama is a modern, versatile design carpet made of viscose, an excellent choice for any interior decor project.
The rugs in this series have a brillia...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Diamond Garden Design in Multicolor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent Antique Bakhtiari Rug features an all-over diamond garden design replete in with a large variety of bold colors. The central design is enclosed within a complementary multi-tiered border.
All-over diamond design antique Persian Bakhtiari Garden rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Deco Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish deco inspired Kilim flat-weave with a zebra-like motif in predominant shades cream, beige and brown.
4'6'' x 6'3''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Style Temara Rug in White and Blush Pink
Located in Milan, IT
Temara represents the pinnacle of contemporary Moroccan collection offered by the Alberto Levi Gallery. Here the warps are arranged in four alternating clusters of blue-grey and brow...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Yellow, White Marianne Striped Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Yellow And Cream Marianne Striped Indian Rug-8'x10'.
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x8 Sky Blue Leaf Patterned Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And Green Leaf Patterned Indian Rug-8’x8’ (240x240cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Moroccan Checkered Pattern rug 10’x14', Modern Mrirt rug, Custom-made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Original Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
This original Moroccan rug is styled after the Beni Ourain rugs that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by thei...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm in Rose by Verpan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Luna' Rug 120cm by Verpan. Current production.
As well as adding a sculptural feature to a room, rugs also serve to emphasize and/or transform the dimensions of the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Green, Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Forest Green And Blue Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Pillow Case Made from a Mid 20th C. Silk Uzbek Velvet
Located in Istanbul, TR
This pillow case is made from a Mid 20th C. Silk velvet, usually used for caftans/ chapans and quilts.
It does not come with an insert, but a bag made to size to accommodate inser...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Geometric Room Size Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century Tribal Turkish Kars Room rug
Details
rug no. j3772
size 7' 5" x 11' 7" (226 x 353 cm)
Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey. The weavers in this area te...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tan Vintage Turkish Anatolian Handmade Wool Scatter Rug With Geometric Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Created in the 1940s, this stunning Turkish Anatolian scatter rug is a classic work of art. Crafted from high-quality wool, its warm tan color and detailed handmade design showcase t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Geometric Scandinavian Rug in Orange and Gold, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with all wool circa 1960-1970, this square 7x7 vintage Scandinavian rug is a rare design from mid-century artist Verner Panton. Believed to be made for Unika Vaev, it's a collec...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x10.2 Ft Unique Turkish Village Rug, Ca 1960, Vintage Handmade Oriental Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug Runner with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74818, tribal style vintage Moroccan Azilal runner Moroccan hallway runner. With its whimsical triangular patterns, this Moroccan Azilal runner is based on free and abstract composit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1960s Vintage Zeki Müren Rug in Brown, Green Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Zeki Müren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool from Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage mid-century modern rug is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon an...
Category
1960s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Baluch Bagface, Saddlebag, Afghan Rug, Textile Art or Tribal Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76627, antique Baluch Bagface, Saddlebag, Afghan rug, Textile Art or Tribal Accent rug, nomadic wall hanging. This antique Afghan Baluch bagface features an open abrashed field with ...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Moroccan Neutral Color Rug
Details
rug no. 31713
size 2' 9" x 5' (84 x 152 cm)
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid 20th Century Turkish room size Rug in green and rust
Details
rug no. 31813
size 8' 5" x 11' 6" (257 x 351 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Cozy Nomad Meets Abstract Expressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
20961 Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. Witness the captivating allure of this vintage Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug, a masterful creation from the Mrirt region in the Middle Atlas Mountains, meticulously crafted by the skilled artisans of the Beni Mrirt tribe within Morocco's expansive Berber ethnic group. Celebrated for their refined craftsmanship, bold geometric patterns, and monochromatic color schemes, these Moroccan rugs embody an understated beauty that transcends conventional design boundaries.
Immersed in luminous fiery hues, this Moroccan rug reveals itself as a canvas of abstract expressionism, reminiscent of painterly brush strokes. Its rich waves of abrash and softly gradated striations weave tales selvage to selvage, telling a story that transcends mere simplicity. The enigmatic red tones in this piece carry a deeper significance, resonating with cultural symbolism and historical meaning. In Morocco, this mystical shade symbolizes strength and protection, captivating hearts across art, fashion, and interior design scenes. Beyond being a floor covering, this red Beni Mrirt carpet has the transformative power to turn nearly any space into an extraordinary masterpiece.
Going beyond its mystical aura, this vintage Moroccan rug becomes a living embodiment of Abstract Expressionism, echoing the bold color blocks reminiscent of Mark Rothko. Yet, it retains the intrinsic nomadic charm of Berber Tribe artistry. It stands as a testament to the beautiful fusion of diverse cultures, symbolizing cross-cultural exchange and artistic collaboration. Immerse yourself in the enchanting dance between worlds as this Beni Mrirt rug unfolds, inviting you to celebrate the beauty emerging from the harmonious union of unique traditions. Allow yourself to be transported to a captivating realm, where this Berber rug becomes your magic carpet ride, weaving tales of an enchanting Moroccan paradise.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, clay pot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Spectacular Carpet Signed Edmond Dubrunfaut, Belgium, 1950
By Edmond Dubrunfaut
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and colorful rug, black background, yellow,blue and greige pattern.
Signed by renown Belgian artist Edmont Dubrunfaut,
Circa 1950.
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Beni Mrirt rug 6'x9’, Tribal Pattern Green Color rug, Custom-Made
By Nomad Chic
Located in Marrakech, MA
We exclusively create custom individual rugs for you. This means that we do not produce unnecessary items and we prioritize respecting nature. That's why we estimate it will take us ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Le Grand Pavon Wool Carpet After Salvador Dalí
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare "Le Grand Pavon" rug created after Salvador Dali´ in 1979. The rug is in great vintage condition. Made of pure new wool by Ege Art, Denmark. Dali’s...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zebra Hide Rug in the Style of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous Zebra Hide Rug - a compliment to many settings and especially those with a Ralph Lauren statement.
Animal hides bring great energy to a space and the design and pattern...
Category
20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Animal Skin
Tribal Orley Shabahang Gabbeh Rug, Taupe, Blue, Red Wool, 11' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Successfully knotting traditional Persian weaving with modern interior design, this Gabbeh-inspired carpet measures 11’8” x 11’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Saharan Mauritanian African Tuareg Leather and Reed Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...
Category
1970s Mauritanian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Reed
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Beige with Red Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Connoisseu...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Tribal Berbere Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Moroccan tribal Kilim with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Original Beni Ourain Berber Style Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This original Moroccan rug is styled after the Beni Ourain rugs that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by thei...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Rya rug by Ege Taepper 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tappeto è un ottimo esempio di interni Pop Art degli anni '70.
Made using the high-quality Danish Rya weaving technique by EGE Taeper in the 1960’s. Presenta un motivo psich...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Beige And Red Scalloped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Beige, Cream And Terracotta Red Two Sided Scalloped Rug-9'x12' (270x360cm) (Scallops runs on all 12 Feet Sides)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-wov...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Hand Woven Rug, Signed by Maurice Andre, 1950 French Piece, Limited Edition
Located in Port Washington, NY
An exceptional rug made in Aubusson, by Maurice André, France 1950. This Post-modern, Forme-Libre, Geometrical Abstraction, piece is made in thick wool i...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Eclectic Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind hand knotted Turkish Zeki Muren rug
Measures: 5'1'' x 7'10"
Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 20th century who studied decorative ar...
Category
20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Baluch Afghan rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 Baluch Afghan rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection.
On the Design:
The piece carries tribal patterns in...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
'Collage 1966' Rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Collage 1966' rug by Eduardo Chillida for Nanimarquina.
Born in 1924, Eduardo Chillida was a celebrated and prolific Spanish sculptor. He began his life work in Paris, but it wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Rug-12'x15'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufacturing ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
The Baluchi people where a tribe of nomads that migrated from region near the Caspian sea to the area of southern Soviet central Asia, Afghanistan Khorasan province of Iran and Pakis...
Category
Late 18th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Rya rug by Ege Taepper 1970s
By Ege Rya
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo tappeto è un ottimo esempio di interni Pop Art degli anni '70.
Made using the high-quality Danish Rya weaving technique by EGE Taeper in the 1960’s. Presenta un motivo psich...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
4x7.3 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug. All Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x9 Ft One of a Kind Vintage Cappadocia Rug, Semi Antique Turkish wool Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage hand-knotted village rug from Central Turkey.
The rug is hand-knotted with natural sheep's wool, has soft medium pile, in good condition and sturdy. Its soft and warm color...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3'4"x10'1" Pink, Hand Knotted Wool, Anatolian Village Inspired Design Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Silvery Pink, Hand Knotted Pure Wool, Anatolian Village Inspired Design with Large Medallions, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: ...
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Azilal Moroccan Handmade Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Azilal Moroccan hand-knotted wool rug with the beige field. This Moroccan rug has a multi-color accent in all-over abstract patterns with different Berber symbols a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 6x9 Green And Blue Zig Zag Striped Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Green, Cream & Blue Zig Zag Striped Indian Rug-6'x9'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Original Moroccan Beni Ourain Style Berber Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
This original Moroccan rug is styled after the Beni Ourain rugs that were produced by the nomadic Berber tribes in North Africa for centuries. Beni Ourain rugs are identified by thei...
Category
2010s Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Stunning Rare Original Vintage Missoni Rug In Pure Wool *FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
By Missoni
Located in Portlaoise, IE
This stunning rare original rug dates from 1989 and has the Missoni signature and date woven into the corner. In pure wool and full of colour and geometric patterns it is certain to ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79141 Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bokhara rug captivates with its tribal enchantment and nomadic charm, blending traditiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Blue, Pink Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue And Pink Geometric Patterned Indian Rug - 12'x15' (360x480cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Shrivan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Azerbaijani Shrivan rug with three large octagonal medallions, each with a large stylized floral pattern, living amidst a field of more stylize...
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century small distressed Shiraz rug with pretty tribal designs and nice natural colours with orange, brown, yellow and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundat...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century wool rug by S.Doege for Cronwell Atelier
By S. Doege
Located in Palermo, IT
Certainly! Here is a concise description of the carpet:
Vintage circular rug with a bold and modern design. Dominated by warm shades of yellow ochre and brown, it features an abstrac...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79164 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Bold and luminous, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Turkoman rug radiates with the fiery heart of tribal history. Woven by th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Area Rugs Circa 1990 - Wool Black Ivory Yellow Design - 92088
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlackIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 10x10 Ft Blue And Green Tile Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed Forest Green , Sky Blue And Cream Tile Patterned Swedish Rug-10'x10' (300 x 300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cot...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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.