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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Art Deco red rug
Size: 8'4" x 15'8" (254 x 477 cm)
An early 20th century French Art Deco rug, the open rich red field with a delicate linear medallion form ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Aubusson Round Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Aubusson round handmade wool rug
Size: 13'8" × 13'8" (416 × 416 cm)
A circle rug – fine example of late 19th century French country rugs on an ice blue field w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Style Palace Rug with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from India circa (TBD), this 15x31 antique palace rug is inspired by Persian rugs of Kerman provenance, and is a rare, special new addition to ou...
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Early 1900s Indian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet ( 7'10" x 16'8" - 239 x 508 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet
7'10" x 16'8" - 239 x 508
Category
1850s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tribal accent rug handmade by the Shiraz tribe of south Persia during the early 20th century with a rare and unusual pictorial design of 4 chained tigers.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Fine Antique Persian Senneh Rug with Herati Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Fine Antique Persian Senneh Rug with Herati Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug AVI-0701, country of origin / type: Iran / Senneh, circa 1900.
Measures: 4'2 x...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Irish Botanic Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Irish Botanic Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Size: 8'8" × 11'1" (264 × 337 cm)
An early 20th century Irish Donegal carpet, the maize field with enlarged black leaves overall with p...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Sultanabad rug in beige, brown, green, red
Size: 9'3" × 13'0" (281 × 396 cm).
This antique, Sultanabad rug dates back to around 1920 and is hand-knotted out of wool...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Handmade Persian Malayer Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Persian Malayer wool rug with a rust and beige all-over pattern on a brown field.
This rug measures 3'5' x 9'3".
Category
1920s Persian Malayer Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Chinese handmade silk rug
Size: 7'6" x 11'1" (228 x 337 cm)
An early 20th century Chinese silk rugs with a rich orange field with large cream blossoms and intricat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Persian Bakhtiairi Rug 14'2"x22'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug has an ivory field with diagonal rows of shaded sky-blue bold lozenges and part lozenges each containing a central brick-red and ivory flower motif...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-woven Antique Floral Persian Kirman Rug 11'x23'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Kirman rug has a sea-blue field with a variety of delicate floral sprays around vertical rows of brick-red, golden-yellow and light blue palmettes alternating wi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
pretty antique tribal Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Hamadan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, navy blue, yellow, blue, green and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundatio...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century North Indian Blue Botanic Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th Century North Indian blue botanic hand knotted wool rug
Size: 21'0" × 26'0" (640 × 792 cm)
An early 20th century North Indian carpet, the abrashed ivory field wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Abstract Indian Agra Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Abstract Indian Agra Beige Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'0" × 8'4" (182 × 254 cm).
Nowadays we can enjoy the beauty of antique rugs in the comfort of our own homes, but it ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery by Keivan Woven Arts with Small All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'10 x 15'0
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery by Keivan Woven Arts with Small All-Over Design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/ KBE-230902, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer,...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Purple Floral Indian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century purple background floral Indian handmade wool rug
Size: 13'4" × 15'6" (406 × 472 cm)
Indian beautiful rugs are known for their remarkable quality as well as mesmer...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Kerman – South Persia
This luxurious medallion Kerman is made with flowers and vines in the centre of the navy-blue field of the rug. The highlight is the abrash technique used with...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, Southwest Modern Desert Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78749 Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, 01'03 x 02'10. Ganado Navajo rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Ganado region in northeastern Arizona, crafted by Navajo artisans prim...
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Size: 13'9" × 23'8" (419 × 721 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Sultanabad rug, the light blue field with a dense floral, botanic motifs and leaf...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Art Deco Green Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Chinese Art Deco green, blue and beige handwoven wool rug
Size: 13'7" × 17'3" (414 × 525 cm)
Chinese Deco rugs were born in the first half of the 20th century to meet the nee...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
By Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Arts & Crafts Rug by Gavin Morton
Size: 15'1" × 20'10" (459 × 635 cm)
A large hand-knotted wool rug from the early 20th century, in excellent condition. This is a rare Gavin Morton p...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Size: 15'6" × 23'0" (472 × 701 cm)
This striking antique Persian Malayer carpet circa 1900 features a grid of multicolored geometric medallion designs wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Size: 8'1" × 11'5" (246 × 347 cm)
A hand knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug dating back to circa 1920. The pattern incorporates two C...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Brown Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug Carpet, Native American Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78748 Antique Two Grey Hills Navajo Rug, 02'03 x 02'10. Two Grey Hills Navajo rugs, originating from the Two Grey Hills region withi...
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unidirectional tree of life design motif with millefleur design motif and blossoms throughout. Multi-tiered inner and outer minor borders with scrolling Islimi main border and blo...
Category
1910s Persian Other Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage American Rag Rug in Stripe Pattern in Blue, Yellow, Red, Pink, White
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage American rag area rug from the early 1900s in a multicolor stripe pattern. Simple but beautiful design (a Amish and Shaker concept) of using old clothing material to make a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, Southwest Modern Desert Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78746 Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, 04'00 x 05'07. Fashioned by skilled Navajo artisans in the Ganado region of northeastern Arizona, Ganado Navajo rugs are meticulously woven with wool...
Category
Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tabriz – Northwest Persia
This stunning Tabriz presents a spectacular profusion of colours that cannot be matched by rugs made today. The artist skillfully wove this rug rich in solid colours with perfect harmony. Looking at this antique Tabriz is like seeing a kaleidoscope of colours in constant motion. The carpet is clean and ready for use.
Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed.
After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers.
A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones.
Nothing beats antique...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Karachop Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Karachop Rug, Handwoven Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Elegance Beyond the Limit of Time: 19th Century Antique Caucasian Karachop Carpet This rare work takes you on a historical journey at every glance with its rich cultural heritage and...
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Navajo Rug, Native American Textile
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78752 Antique Transitional Navajo Rug, 02'01 x 03'05. Transitional Navajo rugs, woven during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mark a period of cultural change for the Navajo p...
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Lesghi Caucasian Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Lesghi – Dagestan, Northeast Caucasus
This vibrant rug features the familiar lesghi stars – the geometric figure identifying this Caucasian group. In an extensive field of red jaspe...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Sileh Soumak
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Sileh – Karabagh, South Caucasus
This splendid Sileh is of outstanding artistry and was woven with the best quality of the Soumaks. It is filled with tribal and animal motifs around...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk - All Over Mahi Design - Coral / Pink & Cream
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate, Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk
8' 11" x 12'
Incredibly well preserved mahi (fish design) rug hand woven in Sarouk sometime between the 1920's and 30's. Sarouks are i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Bessarabian Kilim - 19th Century Moldovan Bessarabian Kilim, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Where Elegance and Charm Meet: 19th Century Antique Moldovan Bessarabian Rug This masterpiece is adorned with intricate floral patterns that bloom against a rich blue background, wea...
Category
19th Century Moldovan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Malayer – Northwest Persia
Persian gallery from the end of the 19th century. It is of excellent wool quality and is in perfect condition. This Malayer features a row of four connect...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Seychour Kuba Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Seychour – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus
The tradition of Seichour rugs from Kuba features a variety of visual formats, the most emblematic design being the compressed cross of Saint And...
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile 3'10" x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique 18th Century Ottoman Embroidery Textile, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: 18th century
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18th Century Turkish Other Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Antique Caucasian Perpedil Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Perpedil – Kuba, Northeast Caucasus
Against a navy-blue background, this Perpedil has striking designs. Six ram’s horns (wurma) cover the central area – in blue, white and red colou...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Northwest Persia
Stunning rug woven by a highly skilled artist in the late 19th century. The rug features a geometric pattern inspired by traditional designs from Northwestern Persi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Sewan Kazak Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Sewan – Kazak, Central Caucasus
Long prized by experts, Sewans like this one are produced near Lake Sewan, which is high in the Caucasus Mountains. This sublime rug demonstrates the...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century Turkmen Tekke Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tekke – Central Asia
Antique Tekke made in Turkmenistan in the middle of the 19th century. Meticulously hand-woven with soft wool and natural dyes, this rug was part of Leigh Marsh’...
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Mid-19th Century Central Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Palatial Size Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
This ancient Serapi was exquisitely made with the highest artistic and quality materials. It is a piece with perfect aesthetic balance. The central medalli...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Mohtasham Kashan – Central Persia
With a shiny surface made of lambswool and a wonderful pile, this resplendent Mohtasham Kashan results from technical perfection and the artistic e...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Caucasian Verneh Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Verneh – Karabagh, South Caucasus
This high-quality Azerbaijani Verneh was woven using Soumak and brocade techniques on a dark-coloured base. With colourful geometric motifs, each of...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Malayer – Northwest Persia
Antique Persian Malayer rug with a stylized design covering the entire main field of the carpet in navy with a pastel colour balance in beige, green and r...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, Southwest Modern Desert Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
78747 Antique Ganado Navajo Rug, 02'10 x 05'00. Handcrafted by Navajo artisans in northeastern Arizona's Ganado region, Ganado Navajo rugs are woven using locally obtained wool from ...
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Early 20th Century American Navajo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shabby Chic 19th Century Sultanabad Rug 6'7" x 13'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Camel Hair Serab Oriental Rug, in Small Runner Size, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian camel hair Serab oriental rug, size 7'4 x 3'6, circa 1900. The rug is characterized by two interconnected geometric medallions on a camel colored field, enclosed w...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Located in New York, NY
Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Size: 11'7" × 19'3" (353 × 586 cm)
An early 20th century hand-knotted wool antique Persian rug. The rug displays alternatin...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persia Seraband Rug Runner Galrery
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Seraband – West Central Persia
Sparkling wool and vivid colours dyed with natural dyes give this 120-year-old Persian gallery Seraband a vibrant effect. The gallery is composed of r...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Long and Narrow Luxurious Ivory Indian Agra Antique Runner Rug 4'6" x 26'6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Long and Narrow Size and Extremely Luxurious Ivory Cotton Pile Indian Agra Antique Runner Rug, Rug Origin and Type: Antique Indian Area Rug, Circa / Approximate Weaving Dat...
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Art Deco Wool Rug by D.i.M.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Art Deco brown and Beige wool rug by D.I.M.
Size: 7'10" × 11'2" (238 × 340 cm)
This particular example of French Art Deco rug has a wonderfully expressive overall curv...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kazak Caucasian Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Kazak – Central Caucasus
The central field has a rectangle with two asymmetrical medallions, which in turn is protected by a long octagonal medallion in the shape of a zigzag, a sta...
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Shirvan – Southeast Caucasus
This cheerful Shirvan features a red medallion with a sky-blue diamond over the yellow field. The entire area of the rug is filled with staggered polygo...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
The finest 19th-century Serapis, like this one, perfectly woven and in incomparably good condition, reflect a breathtaking level of originality and perfect...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Viennese Art Nouveau Rug
Size: 8'5" × 13'7" (256 × 414 cm)
A unique example of vintage Viennese European Deco rug dating back to circa 1900. This is how Art Deco style looks com...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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