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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Tribal
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Ivory
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
Each rug is handwoven with irr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
cc-tapis Rotazioni B Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
1920s Vintage Flat Weave Decorative Soumak Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
oumak rugs (also spelled Sumak) – This construction technique produces a flat-weave rug that is thick, strong and exceptionally durable. Unlike kilims, Soumak rugs are not reversible...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Turkoman Tekke Carpet with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79164 Antique Persian Turkoman Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Bold and luminous, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Turkoman rug radiates with the fiery heart of tribal history. Woven by th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Light Blue with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug is from the “High” line of Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection, named for its high-low texture married to the geometric patterns in...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Opinion Ciatti Firenze Sacristy Dome Large Round Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The carpet collection Firenze is born from the collaboration between Sebastiano Tosi and Lapo Ciatti, inviting us to look higher and to be inebriated by beauty. In a game of mirrors ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Velvet
Modern Artisan Collection Indian Room size Wool Rug In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Artisan Line is an antique rug reimaging with an elegant way to inject a striking antique aesthetic into a space. This line of rugs is decidedly unique and reimagines what ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Cross Square
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
Each rug is handwo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gervasoni Eco 01 Rug by Elena Sanguankeo
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrations, sounds and colours, elements full of suggestions that distinguish the natural environment
define Eco, the collection of rugs by Elena Sanguankeo. Originally designed a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Schumacher Zebre 8' x 10' Hand-Knotted Rug In Brown/ Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This rug will ship in December. A wildly chic hand-knotted design made of wool and cotton, Zebre features a large-scale abstract animal pattern. Inspired by our popular Ze’bre Epingl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Tiger Caramel Modern Animal Print Handmade Luxury Silk Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
A Carini Classic, this Tiger Caramel luxurious area rug is exudes power and fashion. Designed by Joseph Carini, this has been a mainstay in his collection for over 20 years. Shown he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
8'x8' Green Kohinoor Herat 100% Wool Diamond Shape Design Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sacramento Green, Kohinoor Herat, 100% Wool, Diamond Shape Repetitive Design, Borderless Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Round Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Memphis Design Rectangular Shape Abstract Hand-Tufted Rug Black & Green
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #14 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of muted black and pastel green adds elegance and warmth to any home.
This pastel area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
1960s Red & Orange Vintage Turkish Runner 2'8" x 11'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Trendy Shiny Rug 80 A
Located in Milan, IT
The Trendy Shiny 80 A features modern, trendy shades that echo the colors of the ocean and nature. This 100% viscose handwoven rug is enriched by a unique texture. Its brightness changes according to the light, making it the perfect rug for a modern home in pastel shades or where a colorful accessory...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets design excellence. D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6.6 Ft Orange Handmade Accent Rug with Medallion Desig, Small 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 to rustic/cottage. These 50 to 70 year-old rugs were hand-knotted with organic sheep’s wool on cotton foundation in Turkey’s southern and central anatolian towns with their designs drawn from a large array of tastes and styles including those of Persian, Ottoman, Central Asian, French Aubusson and Chinese rug-weaving traditions. Size: 4x6.6 Ft
Our desire/goal in up-cycling these vintage rugs is to give them a more contemporary feel all the while maintaining an antiquated, aged look that gives off a sense of sophistication. We travel around Turkey to collect these vintage pieces, that were once very popular items of furnishings in Turkish households. We then bring these rugs to our all-in-one rug workshop in Aksaray in Central Anatolia where we clean, sun-fade, shear and over-dye them. It is a long and meticulous process that takes up months, at the end of which we obtain aesthetically pleasing, versatile and sturdy pieces of floor art.
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Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Margeaux Black and White Geometric Handwoven Modern Jute Rug, Carpet and Durrie
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purch...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 14x23 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintag...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Hand Loom Beige Wool Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-loomed modern wool rug is designed to captivate. Its elegant light beige background is a perfect canvas for the intricate geometric pattern in vibrant orange and green, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9 Ft Distressed Vintage Area Rug Overdyed in Gray, Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for both resid...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown
Exclusively available at Doris Leslie Blau, where tradition meets design excellence. Doris Le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Thick Cheetah Print Rug - 12.5 x 9.5
Located in Cookeville, TN
A large 12.5 x 9.5 fun cheetah or leopard print rug. Extremely soft. Color is beautiful and between a bold tan and a soft orange. Perfect for a living room or a home office with mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
'Sparkling Sonate' Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Wool Rug by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Sparkling Sonate'
Imagine a sparkly winter wonderland in Lapland. Now imagine if Yves Klein dropped a bucketful of Klein Blue on it. A perfect instance of "happy accidents", this...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x10.2 Ft Unique Turkish Village Rug, Ca 1960, Vintage Handmade Oriental Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s. The rug is made of medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Belouch Turkoman Rug, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
The Baluchi people where a tribe of nomads that migrated from region near the Caspian sea to the area of southern Soviet central Asia, Afghanistan Khorasan province of Iran and Pakis...
Category
Late 18th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.6x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug in Purple Color for Contemporary Interior
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
Wool, Cotton
New Contemporary Mushroom Biophilic Wool Carpet Inspired by Koloman Moser
Located in Dallas, TX
31090 New Modern Moser Mushroom Biophilic Rug, 09'10 x 13'10. The Modern Moser Mushroom Biophilic rug, captured in this image, is a mesmerizing contemporary rendition of Koloman Mose...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Red Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30726 New Contemporary Red Area rug with Modern Style 10'00 x 12'10. Effortless, elegant, and casual meets the eye in this contemporary Indian area rug. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Alice Crawley Bamboo Forrest Wool Rug Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alice Crawley Bamboo Wool Rug is part of the design collaboration Alice Crawley x LAYERED. The rugs are made of 100% wool with a cut pile for a sharp and clean finish. The colors hav...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Grid Pattern Rug. 100% Natural Undyed Wool. High & Low Pile Texture
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% hand-spun natural undyed cream color Wool of finest quality.
These beautiful hand knotted rugs are produced from scratch in our atelier located in Central Anatolia, famous for...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x10 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug, 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Grey Brown Mazandaran Style Wool Kilim 5'10''x7'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This flatweave wool rug brings a bold contemporary rhythm to any space with its charcoal, brown, and ivory each woven with subtle irregularities that reflect its artisanal roots.
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Kilim Style Custom Runner, Green, Blue Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspiring Swedish sensibilities, this 4x11 custom graph enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in neutral blue, green and silver-grey for lavish take ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 rug represents flatweaves in the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, its design features geometric patterns and stripes in gray, blue,...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
7x10.6 Ft Modern Handmade Floral Patterned Turkish Large Area Rug in Green Color
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
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century persian bagface
Details
rug no. j3494
size 1' 6" x 2' 2" (46 x 66 cm)
rug type Textile
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tabriz Destroyer Rug by cc-tapis
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 7.2' x 7.5' ft. A+ (152.000 knots/sqm approximate).
An inter-galactic, shape-shifting army of contemporary hand knotted rugs taking inspiration from traditional rug motifs and icons. The Rug Invaders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Tribal Berbere Moroccan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Moroccan tribal Kilim with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty 19th century fine distressed Shiraz ghashghai rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Balouch War Rug with Tribal Nomadic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74665, vintage Afghan Balouch War rug with Tribal Nomadic style. This hand knotted wool vintage Afghan Balouch War rug possibly depicts a scene of the Minaret ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Magic Stepping Stones Vibrant Multicolour Contemporary Runner Skinny Size
By Sonya Winner
Located in London, GB
Magic Stepping Stones (Vibrant) is a highly interactive and visually striking design that celebrates the power of colour in transforming homes.
The irregular shape and unusual compo...
Category
2010s British Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Brown Handmade Geometric Square Wool Rug by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Moroccan-style handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a brown color field and dark brown accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Kilim in Ivory Black Orange Pink Scrabble
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
As its handwoven in natural fibre yarns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Hand-Tufted Modern Custom Wool Rug with Mosaico Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection
A kaleidoscopic repeat pattern of free-hand triangles, Mosaico is reminiscent of 1920’s American folk art shardware (a.k.a.“bits & pieces”).
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1059, Caucasian Shirvan Carpet 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Nice 19th century shirwan rug with a beautiful pattern and pretty natural colors, entirely hand-knotted with wool pile on a wool base.
Category
1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Turkeman Tekke Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Bohemian color Turkeman Rug from the middle of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j2357
size 5' 4" x 8' 7" (163 x 262 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkmen Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Round Rug Geometric Organic Pattern Brown, Dark Red, Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Round Rug Geometric Organic Pattern Brown, Dark Red, Black & White
The Vetiver Round Rug exudes natural elegance and sophistication. Inspired by Vetiver’s earthy, woody richn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic, Natural Fiber
Antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century small distressed Shiraz rug with pretty tribal designs and nice natural colours with orange, brown, yellow and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundat...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gray Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Erased Persian XL Rug 13'9" x 18'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
21th Century Modern Design Irregular Organic Shaped Hand-Tufted Rug Pastel Beige
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #06 is a pastel rug that mixes Mid-Century Modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of sandy and creamy hues adds elegance and romanticism to the room.
This pastel area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Casual Hand Knotted Piled Runner in Color and Minimalist Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Casual Hand Knotted Piled Runner in Color and Minimalist Modern Design. rug MSE-924, Keivan Woven Arts country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Piled, condition: new.
Measures...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Circular Moon Figurative Carpet Hand Knotted Wool India Round Rug Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Moon” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand Wool, Tencel and Bamboo Silk in different pile heights cut with scis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Transitional Art Deco Handmade Dark Brown Wool Rug with Tribal Design by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Modern Art Deco handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a dark brown color field and beige accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Soft Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77987 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 03'10 x 05'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal 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.