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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Red Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th-century French Aubusson rug Measures: 16" x 16"
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Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Framed AP13 Rug, Plum, Designed by All the Way to Paris for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Made from 100% New Zealand wool, the Framed rug provides accents of color without overpowering a room. Crafted from two rug making techniques, All the Way to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Antique Garous Bidjar in Geometric Design in Blue Background & Multi Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very large Antique Persian Bidjar, Keivan Woven Arts- rug/ F-0402, Large Persian rug, Garous design Bidjar, Large Bidjar, Measures: 13'2 x 25'8 Th...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hereke Wool & Cotton Carpet - Turkish Anatolian Rug - Beige & Khaki Green Colors
Located in Tokyo, JP
This unique Wool Hereke Carpet is among the highest-quality carpets in the Hereke workshop. There is a flower lattice on a beige background and light khaki green with the fineness of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

4x5.5 Ft Fine Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug. Yellow Ground. Excellent Condition
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Fine antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, All natural dyes. Excellent original condition. Sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep washed professionally). Size: 4 x 5.5 ft.
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Chinese Art Deco Style rug in Black & Green with Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x11 rug is an exciting new addition to the contemporary Art Deco rug collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool, this rug is inspired by the Chinese Art ...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Pink Scandinavian Style Kilim Scatter Rug with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan and Rya ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1930's Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket
Located in Dallas, TX
77779 Vintage Germantown Southwestern-Style Kilim Saddle Blanket, 01'07 x 02'10. This vibrant vintage handwoven wool kilim saddle blanket is a rare example of Germantown textile arti...
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug from Turkey with Muted Colors and Tribal Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage oushak Turkish rug from Anatolian region of Turkey displays muted colors and delicate tones with florals and geometric medallion. Keivan Woven Arts rug/ TU-MTU-4948 circa/ 19...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug
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

Scandinavian Modern Yellow Green Gradient Rya Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Shag Rya rug, A great abstract design in various shades of yellow and light green. Nice smaller size for accenting a part of a room.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tetris Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Zeki Muren rug with a motif similar to the infamous Tetris game. 5'11'' x 9'7'' Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tetris Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
Tetris Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vines by Carini Carpets x Michelle Weinberg Wool & Silk French Nouveau Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
This captivating collection showcases the creative partnership between Joseph Carini and artist, Michelle Weinberg, blending vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and exceptional texti...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Silk, Wool

Vintage Anatolian Velvet Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. linen in the back zipper closure dry cleaning is recommended.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Metallic Thread

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 5x7 Yellow And Blue Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Yellow And Moss Green Striped Indian Rug - 5'x7' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special ma...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Turkish Karabagh Runner Rug
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Turkish Karabagh flat weave wool runner rug circa 1920. Hand woven in warm natural colors, the center is decorated with an all over geometric floral pattern in straight rows, surro...
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Early 20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Mahal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78350 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug, 11'09 x 16'04. Emanating the timeless elegance of Persia’s most prestigious weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool an...
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Late 19th Century Persian Elizabethan Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Woolen Area Flat Weave Rug, 12x15 Blue And Green Tile Patterned Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade New Zealand Wool Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue, Cream And Moss Green Tile Patterned Indian Rug - 12'x15' (360x450cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply ...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish 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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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

20th Century Paul Klee Vintage Scandinavian Rug "Florentinische Villenviertel"
Located in Firenze, IT
Scandinavian rug, date about: 1990 - This vintage Scandinavian rug is based on the 1926 painting by the artist Paul Klee titled "Florentinische Villenvi...
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Late 20th Century Danish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nice French Art Deco Paul Née Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Art Deco design modern French hand knotted rug with signature of artist Paul Née, circa 1980, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nice French Art Deco Paul Née Rug
Nice French Art Deco Paul Née Rug
$4,802 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”. The well-woven to finely knotted 1890 to 1910 pieces woven in the eponymous workshop or its  copyists, in Tabriz, in formats ran...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
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Late 20th Century Moldovan Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract runner in Polychromatic Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x12 abstract runner is a new addition to the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The rug boasts an expressive & bright persona wit...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Antique Heriz Carpet 3.37m x 2.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...
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1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2'3"x6' Blue Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Carolina Blue, Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Denser Weave, Vegetable Dyes, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No P...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Ikat Hand Knotted Abstract Silk & Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kazak rugs have been sought after for generations, their unique design aesthetic a captivating combination of tribal history and geographic influence. Intricately hand-knotted from w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Light Brown Italian Leather
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
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2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather, Zebra Hide

Persian Tabriz Rug, in the style of Haji Jalili, 11' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet created circa 1990 consists of cotton warp and threads and a hand-knotted pure wool pile. Completed in the style of Haj Jalili, the design depicts stylized...
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1990s Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Contemporary Abstract Indian Silk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Contemporary Indian Rug, hand-knotted silk with a gray field, blue and ivory accents in an allover abstract design. This rug measures 10' x 14' 2" Circa 2018
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

1880's Antique French Wool and Silk Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76928 Late 19th-Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Landscape Scene Wall Hanging. This hand-woven silk and wool late 19th-century antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. Displaying dense foliage, greenery, fauna and flowers, this verdure tapestry portrays a tranquil setting. The floral scroll and bird border seamlessly blends into the pictorial scene without taking away from the majestic style. An outer border composed of a zigzag chevron add interest and a pop of color. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, ecru, taupe, pale green, slate blue, red, pink, lavender, beige and charcoal. The hues of brown range from chocolate brown to lighter shades of brown reflecting a fallow color to sand. Other colors range from ecru (greyish-pale yellow or a light greyish-yellowish brown) to old gold (yellow color that varies from light olive or olive brown) and hues of olive and sage green. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique Aubusson wall hanging...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Blue And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Indigo Blue And White Diamond Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim in Ochre, Blue Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x7 square Kilim from an innovative new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 14'10" × 22'3" (452 × 678 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the slate blue field with an unusual design of grace...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Cotton pattern wefts in tapestry technique on a cotton foundation. Moderne simplicity! The totally plain reddish brown field is perfectly framed by a broad bitonal brown and cream Gr...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Abaca Custom Rug Sample, Orange with Beige and Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
The price enclosed represents our price per square foot for custom orders in this design. Please share your size and we will share CADs and custom listings to check out accordingly. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

Hand-Tufted Modern Custom Wool Rug with Abstract Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection Abstract celebrates biomorphic form, as in Alvar Alto’s famous vase, Noguchi’s coffee table, Calder mobiles and the artconstructions of Jean Ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique 1910s Persian Lavar Rug, Wool, Hand-knotted, 6' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Lavar carpet created circa 1910 consists of a pure wool hand-knotted pile with cotton warp and threads and natural vegetable dyes. The work of master weaver Sakhaie, as ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

American Hooked Duck Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade decorative American hooked rug from the middle of the 20th century with a few jolly ducks floating on a colorful striped field The condition is really nice. No stains, no...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Rugs and Carpets

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Fabric, Wool, Jute

Hand Woven Pakistani Peshawar Red & Beige Floral Carpet Wool Area Rug 8' x 10'
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage red & beige floral all over rug. Features a vibrant geometric design. 225 knots per square inch Peshawar rugs are handmade rugs from northwestern Pakistan. They are also known as Ghazni rugs or Chobi rugs...
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20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Brutalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80954 New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Brutalist Style, 08'02 x 09'07. Recalling the Brutalist, this hand-knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug is an amalgam of International styl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

11'3"x14'5" Crimson Red Antique Persian Bijar Garus Clean Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Antique Persian Bijar Garus, Even Wear, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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1910s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh Rug Details rug no. j4020 size 4'5" x 6'7"
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21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

BLACKTHORN Rug - Petrol
Located in New York, NY
Here's a rug that brings new meaning to the phrase 'history in the making'. While its Art Nouveau motif, BLACKTHORN, part of our collaboration with the William Morris Gallery, dates ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style, 10'04 x 13'09
Located in Dallas, TX
53512 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 10'04 x 13'09. Behold the allure of Oushak rugs, born from the looms of Western Turkey, where artistry intertwines with tradition. Picture a realm of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Suzani Lumbar Pillow Case Made from a Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.  
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

9'9"x13'3" Red Afghan Khamyab with Tribal Motifs Pattern Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Afghan Khamyab with Tribal Motifs Pattern, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Hand Woven Persian Bashir Rug
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid 20th century hand woven Persian Bashir rug. The circa 1950 Persian Bashir Zili Sultan Rug is hand woven with silk warp. It is very finely and distin...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Antique French Tapestry 4X5 Handmade Tapestry Verdure Tapestry 122cm x 153CM
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Tapestry handmade Verdure Tapestry 4' x 5' 122cm x 153cm Circa 1920 A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a hunting scene amongst a verdure setting...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage 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

Swedish Flat-Weave Rölakan Carpet Aniara by Anna Johanna Ångström, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This rölakan carpet / kelim rug ”Aniara” was designed by Anna Johanna Ångström during the 1960s. This excellent example with mainly different shades of blue and beige was woven in wo...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

Rug & Kilim’s Kaitag Style Rug in Black with Horse and Rider Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x3 rug represents Rug & Kilim’s custom-classics Burano Collection—enjoying a design inspired by antique Kaitag textiles and embr...
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2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Round Orange Pop Silk and Wool Accessory Rug Zelda Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

'Namal', Cover from Adana, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Namals are simple, plain, hand woven covers from Adana Region of Turkey. It is cotton and used simply for utilitarian purposes to dry grains or cover beddings, or divans etc. They ar...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique French Panel Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique french tapestry with beautiful design of nature and birds, and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of l...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

2'6"x11'2" Denim Blue Hand Knotted Criss Cross Pattern Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Moroccan Berber with Criss Cross Pattern, Organic Wool, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mon...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - 56001
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

Oversized Blue and Gold Wool and Silk Persian Rug with Khotan Design, 11' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
This oversized blue and gold wool and silk Persian rug with a Khotan design, sized 11' x 15', blends timeless tradition with modern craftsmanship. The hand-knotted rug showcases a cl...
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2010s Persian Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

3'7"x10' Sapphire Blue Natural Wool Fine Peshawar Hand Knotted Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fine Peshawar with Heriz Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship ...
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2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern Röllakan Pink and White Flatweave Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite Scandinavian modern rölakan flatweave rug is a true testament to timeless design and craftsmanship. Handwoven from fine wool on a sturdy linen warp, it features a str...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

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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