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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Mid Century Modern 1960s Rya Rug By Ege Rya
By Ege Rya
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful rug with bold geometric abstract designs and vivid yellow earthy tones fully defines the mid 20th century design movement. Will look great with your pop art or your or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal late 19th century antique Oushak rug in pinks, corals, blues, greens and gold.
Measures: 12' x 15'8''
Antique oriental carpets...
Category
19th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Red & Blue Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug 9' x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Very Fine wool oriental area rug from the second half of the 20th century. Hand knotted from wool with exquisite layered medallion and foliate detail throughout. Includes shades of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ivory Angora Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 authentic Angora Wool Overall Very Good Condition room size Turkish Oushak Rug with an all-over design with accent colors in goldenrod, pink and green on an ivory ground...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and all over design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown and gree...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug, 1970s, 1C995
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage red rug in Bukhara design. The rug is in original good condition, from the end of 20th century.
-condition: original good,
-circa: ...
Category
1970s Uzbek Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$318 Sale Price
70% Off
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'San Junipero' by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug 'San Junipero' by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home
Mixed Shapes and Colors in Terracotta Green Orange
Hand-tufted viscose wool with mixed methods carving embossed, cut...
Category
2010s Indonesian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,840 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,002 Sale Price
40% Off
Wonderful Luxurious Large European Savonnerie Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine over size Savonnerie rug with a floral design of Louis 16th and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mossy Terrain Rug in Green and Beige by RAG home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
“Mossy Terrain” to reflect its organic, nature-inspired design. It resembles the textures of moss, lichen, and earthy landscapes, making it a perfect statement piece for a cozy, natu...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$1,800 / item
1960's Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53560 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'03 x 09'04. Bathed in the soft glow of time, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug exudes an ethereal beauty, its antique-washed hues...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
A Saltillo serape is a type of Mexican blanket that originated in Saltillo, a city in the northern state of Coahuila. It is typically made of wool and features vibrant colors and intricate designs, often incorporating geometric shapes and floral motifs. The Saltillo serape is a popular item in Mexican culture...
Category
19th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique American Hooked Rug, 1930s, 1C458
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique American hooked rug in good condition, from the beginning of 20th century. This rug made in wool.
-condition: good,
-circa: 1930,
-size: 1.8' x 2.8' (55cm x 87cm),
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$245 Sale Price
65% Off
Turkish Oushak Rug Orange & Lavender Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 5'8"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Orange & Lavender Medallion Handwoven Wool Rug 3'1" x 5'8"
Measuring 3'1" x 5'8", this handwoven Turkish Oushak rug features bold medallion motifs framed by a geo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$870 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow
Located in Dallas, TX
79144 Antique French Needlepoint Shorthorn Ox Tapestry Pillow, 02'09 x 01'09. This exquisite antique French needlepoint tapestry pillow is a remarkable piece that showcases the artis...
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Sivas Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Sivas runner. Six rectangular panels, with yellow-gold outlines and beige centers, are the main decorations on this eastern Turkish narrow scatter. The palate is li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background.
Negative space has embroidery in white on white cotton.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Light Brown Antique Persian Mashad Handmade Wool Rug With Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This wool rug boasts an exquisite antique Mashad hand-knotted texture. It features a deep light brown field with an intricate blue and brown classic medallion floral design.
This ru...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950s Handwoven Vintage Swedish Rölakan Tapestry Monogrammed Éva Németh
Located in Dallas, TX
78731 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'09.
Signed by Weaver: Eva Nemeth (Hungarian Textile Artist - Mid-century Designer).
Abrash....
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4'x12'2" Gray White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Washed Out Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,628 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Turkish flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 2" x 12' 1", features a bold yet minimalist striped design that reflects the timeless appeal of traditional Anatolian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Antique Heriz 244cm x 325cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handmade Rug Carpet Traditional Rug 8x11 Wool Rug 244cm x 325cm
"This is a magnificent hand knotted, antique tribal rug. Incredible handmade piece, adding flavor and charact...
Category
1880s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920's Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
By Haji Jalili
Located in Dallas, TX
79132 Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 04'00 x 04'11. This exquisitely crafted cotton and silk antique Persian Tabriz rug, attributed to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Vintage Turkish Mohair Blanket Rug
Located in New York, NY
Casual looking vintage mohair rug with a nomadic motif with the letter "S" woven in the middle of the rug. Can be used as a throw piece or a large blanket...
Category
20th Century Moorish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
$1,400 Sale Price
22% Off
Samarkand rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Samarkand rug. beautiful and vibrant colors.
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,500
Oversize Antique Persian Wool Sultanabad Mahal Traditional Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Navy ground, rusty red border early 20th century Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug.
Very good condition overall. Pictures shown from light and dark side
Measures: 12'10" x 19'
Exem...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Pictorial Peking Inspired English Axminster Room Size Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Filikli Angora Rug from Central Anatolia, Turkey Mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Filikli ( Filik being the name of baby goat ) are probably the most basic rustic rugs from Anatolia of Turkey. These were the basic utilitarian rugs of daily life used as covers, mat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Angora
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
In over 40 years of dealing in fine rugs, few pieces have stopped us in our tracks like this early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco masterpiece. Woven in the 1920s, it depicts a lush ga...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orange Modern Handmade Anatolian Area Rug, Mid-Century Wool 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...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$493 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Anatolian Neutral Wool Kilim Rug, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims from Konya region of Central Turkey are flat-woven rugs made from high-quality sheep's wool in the Konya region of Turkey. These neutral-colored kilims feature mostly p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug from Karaja
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug from Karaja
Beautiful rug with traditional Caucasian design.
THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE...
Category
1940s Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Palatial oversized palace rug with natural dyes.
A beautiful 25 x 22 ft. contemporary transitional ...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Sashiko Style Japanese Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Now offered in a wider format, our ‘Sashiko’ rug is a grand resonance of heritage and contemporary. Dive into a visually and tactilely rich rug that echoes the decades-long adoration...
Category
2010s Asian Anglo-Japanese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$696 Sale Price / item
30% Off
8'2"x10' Brown Plain Solid Design Shaved Low Zero Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Plain Solid Design, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Contemporary
Prim...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,539 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Half Elephant Green Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with half an elephant on a green field
Can be used as a wall piece too. Very light and easy to hang.
Measures: 5' x 5'
This was...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Two Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rya Accent Rug, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These two rugs are a great example of 1970s pop art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. These two high quality high pile rugs were designed in the 1970s and manufacture...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Dragon Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful one-of-a-kind Tibetan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a colorful dragon motif
Measures: 3'1'' x 5'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$7,624 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size vintage Persian Sarouk carpet.
Measures: 5'4'' x 8'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Victorian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,600
Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade Fountain 6x8 Wool Foundation 1920
6'2" x 7'5" 188cm x 226cm
A magnificent antique French tapestry depicting a scene of people among a founta...
Category
1920s French Baroque Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven not merely with wool but with the legacy of French aristocracy, this signed vintage Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Case Fashioned from a Phulkari 'Wedding Shawl' from India, 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillow case was fashioned from an early 20th century wedding shawl from Punjab, India.
Linen in the back.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Small Rug
Details
rug no. j3970
size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
rug type Bakshaish
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Natural Vegetable Dyed, Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufa...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$543 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand-Knotted Minimalist Solid Beige Wool Tulu Rug. Contemporary High-Pile Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary hand-knotted Tulu rug is crafted from 100% natural undyed wool, offering a luxurious high-pile texture that is both soft underfoot and visually striking.
Woven in ...
Category
2010s Turkish Minimalist Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,549 Sale Price / item
50% Off
1960's Sky Blue New Mexico Chimayo Rug from Ortega’s Weaving Shop
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78801 Vintage New Mexico Chimayo Rug, 01'08 x 03'03. This handwoven wool vintage Chimayó rug from the renowned Ortega’s Weaving Shop in New Mexico i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Hooked Rug Inspired by William Morris
Located in Dallas, TX
78115 Vintage American Hooked Rug, 05'10 x 08'08. Experience the harmonious blend of Biophilic Design and Arts & Crafts style in our vintage American hooked rug—a captivating piece t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Lavar Style Rug in Burgundy Gold All Over Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade with wool, this 9x12 rug is inspired by a blend of European and Oriental rug aesthetics, with a particular influence from European interpretations of Persian rugs of Lavar. ...
Category
2010s Pakistani Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handmade Red & Ivory Checkered Wool Tulu Rug – Customizable Size & Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This handmade modern Tulu rug is crafted from 100% hand-spun wool, offering a soft, cozy, and luxurious texture underfoot. The bold red and ivory checkered design combines timeless m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$587 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Reversible Sky Blue, Lavender & Cream Indian Star Geometric Rug - 8'x10'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to t...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$731 Sale Price
25% Off
5.6x7 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Kilim Rug with Stripes. 100% Wool Floor Covering
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handwoven Kilim (flat-woven rug) from Eastern Turkey. 100% natural Wool.
This type of kilims were produced across Anatolia throughout 20th century for daily use rather than...
Category
1970s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$322 Sale Price
50% Off
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Apple Green Sky Blue Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Northwest Persian Rug in vivid blues and greens
Details
rug no. j3049
size 4' 9" x 7' (145 x 213 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Echoes of the Earth: Antique Ganado Masterpiece from the Hubbell Legacy
Located in Dallas, TX
79286 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Rug, 02'08 x 05'04. Woven in the high desert light of the early 20th century, this handwoven wool antique Ganado textile embodies the height o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes'
Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted wool rug
A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pas...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
$2,024 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Serapi One-of-a-Kind Wool Brown Area Rug 8' 0" x 9' 9"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi rugs are known for their bold, geometric designs and rich colors, often featuring a central medallion surrounded by intricate patterns. They typically use a warm, earthy color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Oversized Mamlouk Rug A Majestic Revival of Islamic Artistry Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Origin and Inspiration:
The Mamlouk Rug is a contemporary masterpiece that draws its inspiration from the rich textile traditions of the Mamlouk Sultanate, which reigned over Egypt a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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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