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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Antique Persian Haji-Jalili Tabriz Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Haji-Jalili Tabriz rug carpet, circa 1890. Hadji Jalili style Tabriz carpets are all antique, woven between 1880 and 1910. The pile is velvety, but firm and resilient...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Turkish Transilvania Prayer Rug 4.2' x 6.2', 1880s - 1D65
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Turkish Transilvania Prayer Rug
Embrace the rich history and cultural heritage with our Handmade Antique Turkish Transilvania Prayer Rug. Dating back to the 1880s, t...
Category
1880s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 1880s, 1B934
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Caucasian Kazak rug in red color. The rug is from the end of 19th century in distressed condition.
-condition: original, distressed,
-circa: 1880s,
-size: 3...
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1880s Russian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,574 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Floral 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 19th Century Russian Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag, Possible Eighteen century
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Turkish Saddle bag made of flat weave or kilim.
In the past used for transportation on camels.
It's a collector rug or a very nice decorati...
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18th Century Persian Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Peking Carpet 10' 8" x 13' 6"
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$13,837 Sale Price
34% Off
Nice antique Caucasian shirwan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Caucasian shirvan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours with navy blue field, coral, orange, red, blue, and white, entir...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Tribal Bakhaish rug c.1890
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
vibrant tribal Bakshaish rug centered around a striking medallion that floats over a light red field, flanked by dramatic corners in sky blue. The palette features ivory, deep navy, ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique French Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 18th-century tapestry
5'4'' x 6'9''.
Category
18th Century French Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Sytle Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' x 14' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Signed Aboul Ghasem Kermani Antique Persian Rug with Paisleys Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1880-1890, this 7x10 antique Persian rug is a signed collectible and rare exemplar of the works of master weaver Aboul Ghasem Kermani—a historic nam...
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1880s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Size: 5'7" × 8'8" (170 × 264 cm)
This exceptional late 19th-century Chinese silk rug embodies the intricate artistry and cultural symbolism of imperial-era t...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Early-18th Century Antique Prayer Turkish Rug 4'6'' X 3'3''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Early-18th Century Antique Prayer Turkish Rug 4'6'' X 3'3'', From 1800s, wool on wool foundation super vintage and unique.
Category
Early 18th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Serapi carpet, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Serapi carpet, 19th Century (4th Quarter)
Previously displayed at The Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, Florida.
Additional Information
Dimensions: 10'4" W x 15'0" L
Origin: Persia
Perio...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$45,000
Khorasan Rug Antique c. 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a uniquely patterned antique Khorasan Rug. It has intricate detailing in the main field and uses deep reds, and light greenish blues. It then has ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Chinese Panel Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Chinese embroidery with Chinese inscription and design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and inscription with golden,...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Squirrel Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France circa 1880-1890, this 14x16 Antique French Savonnerie rug is a rare 19th century masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection...
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1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$116,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapis Kazak De Caucase XIXe Siècle, Circa 1880 - 210x145cm - N° 1504
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Length: 210 cm
Width: 145 cm
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a Fre...
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Baluch Afghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique Baluch rug with geometrical tribal design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Early 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$743 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique french Needlepoint Panel or border Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tapestry in the form of a stripe or border fragment, with nice floral design and beautiful colours, entirely hand embroidered with needlepoint method with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$715 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?78192 Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style 02'03 x 04'09.
Warm and inviting with nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool antique Kurdish Jaf saddle bag is a captivating vision of woven beauty. It features an all-over geometric pattern composed of ambiguous tribal motifs. The striking play of pattern and tribal style imbues this antique Persian Kurdish rug with immense visual interest and graphic appeal. Rich in symbolism and cultural history, these antique textiles were used by nomads for moving and/or transporting goods. Design a room that feels well-traveled and effortlessly inviting with this woven wonder of the world, whether it be used as a throw or wall decor.
With it's heirloom aesthetic and nomadic charm, this antique Kurdish saddle bag is perfect for a man cave, small space, reading nook, grand foyer, designer entry, study, studio, den, walk-in closet, stair landing, alcove, mudroom, entryway, bedroom, private library, private Chambers, living room, front room, wine cellar, conservatory, drawing room, trophy room, game room, music room, masters retreat, royal suite, executive suite, formal vestibule, or lounge area. Well-suited for a variety of globally influenced interior styles: Medieval, English, Tudor, Rustic, Mid-Century Modern, Artisan, Lodge, Cabin, Safari, Tribal, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Traditional, Boho Chic, and Bohemian. Bespeaking age and history, this antique Persian saddlebag...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 11' 6'' x 13'.
Category
17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Beige Wool Rug With Classic Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1880s features a beautiful blue and beige field, embellished with an intricate all-over floral pattern and accented with rich brown details.
...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$43,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry 8'7" x 10'3"
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Tapestry, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: 17th Century
Category
17th Century French Romantic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th Century Turkmen Karadashli Chuval
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Antique Turkmen Karadashli Chuval
Size: 83 x 118 cm
This unique Turkmen Yomud Chuval carpet we offer is a genuine antique from the 19th century. It is a magnificent exa...
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19th Century Central Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880's Distressed Handwoven Antique Afghan Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
74587 Antique Afghan Rug Pillow, 01'01 x 01'04. Small Afghan pillows, often called Afghan kilim pillows or cushion covers, are decorative items made from handwoven kilims, which are ...
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Late 19th Century Afghan Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74181 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'03 x 10'00. Bathed in the golden light of Anatolia’s fading day, this hand-knotted wool rare antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven ...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Medallion Design in Red and Sage
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique Oushak rug from circa 1900 features a richly layered central medallion in shades of black, coral, and sage set against a red terracotta field. The grand palmett...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Khorassan Rug with Faded Allover Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This antique Khorassan rug boasts a softly faded palette of sand, rose, and pale blue that whispers the story of its age and elegance. Woven around 1900, the rug features a dense all...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Finely Woven Antique Circa 1900 Brown Persian Malayer Rug, 4' x 6'3
Located in New York, NY
4'6 x 6'3. This finely woven piece has exceptional velvety wool with a low pile. The pattern of a central medallion with curved bird head projections is repeated in quarters in the c...
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19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Woven Wool Carpet After Charles Burton Barber
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage hand woven wool carpet depicting an interior scene with a girl and a dog after the original painting, Time to Wake up, 1883, by Charles Burton Barber, British, 1845 to 1894...
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19th Century European Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
Dry clean is recommended.
Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Khorassan Rug with Rustic American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?73046 Distressed Antique Persian Khorassan rug with Modern Rustic American Colonial style 06'11 x 10'03. ?With its incredible level of detail and texture, this hand-knotted wool dis...
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Bessarabian Square Kilim with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 17x17 antique Bessarabian Kilim is a rich and exciting new collectible from Rug & Kilim’s collection—one of few oversized pieces of its provenance, handwoven in wool and origina...
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1880s Turkish Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 9'6'' x 15'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 9'6'' x 15'0''. A weeping willow and stemmed flower ivory sub-medallion centers the navy stepped octogramme with radiating palmettes, all on the straw-...
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Early 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Magnificent antique rug, central Anatolia Konya region Turkey 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
This is a magnificent carpet from Konya, Central Anatolia. It has all the characteristics of this carpet region from which the most beautiful and best pieces in Anatolia come. Konya ...
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1870s Turkish Folk Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian or Shahsavan Mafrash Panel Rug, Circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Shahsavan or south Caucasian soumak mafrash panel, with traditional design
Circa 1890
A good mafrash panel in soumak technique The colours are superb and all natural The panel is probably from the end of a large storage bag
The mafrash panel is in original condition with very slight even wear and no repairs The is an old dealers label to the reverse from the renowned Austrian dealer...
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug of Traditional Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Tekke Turkmen rug of traditional design and excellent colour, the rug is of a soft red colour.
The rug has a traditional Tekke gul design with 3 rows of 12 guls. The border ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand Woven Recreation of the classic French flat weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 14' 1'' x 20' 1''
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique French needlepoint chair cover tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century French needlepoint tapestry originally from a chair cover but can be also use for cushions, or frames. Adorned with a captivating floral design from the N...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$171 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Red German Hooked Runner Rug, 3'1 x 12'2
Located in New York, NY
3'1 x 12'2. A rare and unusual antique German hooked rug, inspired by the classic motifs of traditional Indian Agra carpets. Rendered in a soft watermelon field accented with delicat...
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19th Century German Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Peking Chinese Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
In the 1860s an organized carpet industry was established under imperial patronage in Peking. These carpets tended to have tighter and finer weaves than their Ningxia counterparts, often having knot qualities up to 100 knots per square inch. Most antique...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Turkmen Yomud Tribe Camel Trapping or Asmalyk, Last Quarter 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
Asmalys (Camel trappings) are an essential part of a camel decoration for people of Turkmen tribes in Central Asia. This is a late 19th c example of Yomud tribe.
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Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Shahsavan Half Khorjin 'Half a Saddlebag'
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Shahsavan half Khorjin (half a saddlebag), in soumak weave.
This is a very good example of a Shahsavan soumak saddlebag, with pleasing colour and classic design. The bag i...
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19th Century Antique Rugs and Carpets
Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug, circa 1880 3'2 x 5'3
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Caucasian Kuba rug, circa 1880. From eastern Caucasia a handwoven antique Kuba rug the Caucasus Mountains, between Persia and Russia are justly famous for their colorful, geo...
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Karabaugh Handmade Wool Rug - Allover Design in Tan and Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of this oversized antique Karabaugh handmade wool rug. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece features an all-over design ...
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1890s Azerbaijani Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$17,550 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug 2.3' x 5.2', 1880s - 2B68
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a piece of cultural heritage with this exquisite handmade Native American Navajo wool rug from the 1880s. Measuring 2.3 ft x 5.2 ft (70 cm x 158 cm), the rug features intricate g...
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1880s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty small antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century small Afshar rug with nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful natural colours with blue , black, white, pink, yellow and brown, entirely hand knotted ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bakshaish Carpet, Oriental Persian Handmade in Ivory, Blue and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bakshaish is a town on the banks of the Talke Rud River in the Heriz region of Northwest Persia. Situated in the mountainous region 60 miles east of the large city of Tabriz, Bakshai...
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$36,749 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Circa 1900 Red Turkish Oushak Runner, 2'11 x 12'
Located in New York, NY
2'11 x 12'. Handwoven in Turkey where rug weaving is the culture rather than a business. Rugs from Oushak are known for the high quality of their wool their beautiful patterns and wa...
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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4.1' x 6.7', 1870s - 1N47
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite handmade antique Persian Farahan rug from the 1870s captures the elegance and artistry of a bygone era. Measuring 4.1 ft x 6.7 ft (126 cm x 204 cm), this distressed wo...
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1870s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Peking Chinese Destressed Rug, 1880s, 1C275
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Peking Chinese rug in original condition. The rug is typical looking Peking design. Very thin made with high quality wool. Beige background with a blue border and classic des...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$452 Sale Price
81% Off
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet, Size: 8' 4" x 13'
Category
1870s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$27,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Shahsavan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78940 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim Rug, 02'11 x 05'03. This captivating handwoven wool antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim rug is a striking example of the vibrant w...
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Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1880s, 1C981
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique American Hooked rug in floral design. The rug is from the end of 19th century in good condition, the rug has old restorations.
-condition: good, restored,
-cir...
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1880s American Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$884 Sale Price
70% Off
19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug ( 3'6" x 4'8" - 106 x 143 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug ( 3'6" x 4'8" - 106 x 143 )
Category
1890s Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,637 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Bright Pink Antique Worn Flamingo Pictorial Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century distressed antique samarkand khotan rug with 4 flamingos hovering over a bright pink ground
5'10'' x 10'.
Category
19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size 10' 10'' x 16' 3''.
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17th Century Chinese Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Circa-1880 Ivory floral Anatolian Ghordes Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1880, Ghordes rug has an ivory field with an overall design of angular caramel-brown, terracotta-red and mole-brown palmettes and angular serrated leaf vine, in a...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug Handmade Blue with Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz wool rug has a light blue field and a gorgeous traditional Allover floral design featuring a peach accent. An antique masterpiece, this rug ...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,125 Sale Price
25% Off
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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