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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Medieval
Studiopepe Hello Sonia! Reloaded Rug for cc-tapis
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Beige&Black Touareg
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region.
It´s resistant to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Acrylic
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 cowhide rug is a contemporary piece from Rug & Kilim’s collection of hide and tanned rugs.
On the Design:
The all-natural fur enjoys wavy stripes of beige-brown, gray, and white tones, with an almost salt-and-pepper play of hues. Admirers of the craft will note the irregular shape inherent to this piece, and its playful look that offers vast design applications welcoming unshaped rugs...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hide
Denim Blue Wool and Silk Shibori Design Tone on Tone Hand Knotted Rug 12'x14'9"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
5'10"x8'10" Celestial Blue Peshawar Oceanic Colorful Fish Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Colorful Oceanic Fish Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'9"x3'10" Orange Boteh Design Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Hand Knotted Wool Rug
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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Invaders Palmette Lazer Cannon Rug
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: 4.4' x 3.7' ft. A+ (152.000 knots/sqm approx.)
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
Wool, Cotton
cc-Tapis Pipeline Wallhanging 1 Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in Solid Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This palace-sized 13x17 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color Collection. Hand-knotted in art silk.
Connoisseurs will note this piece i...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug in Black Pink Green White Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand stitched in the finest jute yarns by artisans in India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area.
As its handwoven in natural fibre ya...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Oversized Vintage Leleu French Art Deco Rug with Gold Open Field Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1940-1950, this 13x16 vintage French Art Deco rug is an extremely collectible piece from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an iconic family lab...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x11 Scandinavian kilim, hand woven in wool, from our celebrated flat weave texture of the titular, award-winning collection, enjoys the finesse of Swedish aesthetics with a geo...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style rug in Blue & Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 6x9 rug from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection.
On the Design:
The Swedish style rug enjoys patterns in blue & beige. The texture has a subtle high-and-...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Gray 4 Modern Interiors, Vintage 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
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'11"x 6'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Rug in Beige-Brown, Gray and Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x8 abstract rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s contemporary rug collection.
Hand-knotted in wool, cotton, and silk, its design enjoys a lively presence with splashes of b...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31172 New Solid Olive Green Modern Rug, 05'02 x 07'11. This Solid Olive Green Modern Area Rug perfectly marries biophilic design with an earthy, sophisticated aesthetic. Handcrafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Pipeline Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Wembley, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Earthy Tones Modern Central Asian Rug. 13 ft 10 in x 16 ft 1
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Large Earthy Tones Chic Modern Central Asian Rug. Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8.2x11.5 Ft Purple Large Area Rug, Handmade in Turkiye, Modern Floral Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage Turkish large area rug over-dyed in purple color.
The rug is finely hand-knotted, heavy, lays flat on the floor and has low wool pile on cotton foundation.
With its timel...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Flatweave with Cream and Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool and jute, this 5x7 flatweave represents an exciting new custom-capable line in the Rug & Kilim Collection.
On the Design:
This contemporary rug features ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Jute
Gray Soft Wool Hand Knotted Modern Grass Design Tone on Tone Round Oriental Rug
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 Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
White Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Vase Design Oriental Rug 6'2" x 12'2"
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 Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 3 x 5 Kilim, handwoven in wool joining Rug & Kilim’s collection. The vision of design encompasses a scintillating all over geometric pattern scaling harm...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Round Orange Pop Silk and Wool Accessory Rug Zelda Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
"Court Series" Clay Court Rug by Pieces, Hand-Tufted Colorful Sporty Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The “Court Series” rugs are hand tufted with blended wool and viscose material dyed in hyper-saturated colors, with tennis court-like geometries repre...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oushak Pillow Cover with Soft Muted Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52226, vintage Oushak pillow cover with soft muted colors. For a polished look on beds, sofas or chairs, this vintage Oushak pillow cover helps ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Roche Bobois Bleu RUG S .XXI - New Zealand
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and gorgeous “Galaxy” model rug in bleu nuit, handmade for Roche Robois. Large in size, this piece is a trip to outer space thanks to the infinite luminous constellations th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Transitional Art Deco Style Brown Handmade Designed Wool Rug by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Modern Art Deco handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a brown color field and beige accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Solo Rugs Bernie Bohemian Moroccan Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Morocco’s rug-making heritage encompasses everything from plush, neutral Beni Ourains to colorful, lightweight kilims. Paying homage to traditional craftsmanship and centuries-old mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Koala Gray Hand Knotted Wool Afghan Peshawar Oceanic Fish Design Oriental Rug
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 Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Laid Back Gray Wool and Real Silk Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Rug 10'0" x 14'1"
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 Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'9"x14' Blue, Nain Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool Hand Knotted XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: T...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2'6"x20'6" White, 250 KPSI, Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Nain Design XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Powder White, 250 KPSI, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, XL Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
St...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Mid Century French Aubusson Tapestry medieval design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty mid century french Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design from the painter Georges Deveche ( 1903-1974), showing a scene of a museum medieval tapestry with beautiful col...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Rug in Black with Orange Art Deco Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 10x13 Moroccan rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new line of modern tribal rugs. Each piece in this line is handmade by some of the most devoted nomadi...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Moss-Olive Green Contemporary Biophilic Wool Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31153 Moss-Olive Green Modern Rug, 10'02 x 12'09. Biophilic Design meets earth-tone elegance in this handcrafted modern olive green area rug. The lavish texture and earthy green colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6.8x11.8 Ft Chinese Art Deco Design Handmade Wool 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
Monarch Smoke Silk Rug by Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Monarch smoke is inspired by an exquisite handcrafted butterfly from Sarah Burton's inaugural
Folklore collection. In soft, smokey hues, it is handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Grand Milano Green, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue Tones, with Geometric Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Telegram Collection Gramma B Ocher Rug by Formafantasma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In collaboration with the concept-driven design studio of Formafantasma, cc-tapis introduces Telegram, a collection of rugs that goes beyond a celebration of the handmade to salute the individuality of the artisans behind the creation of the rugs. cc-tapis has since its beginnings united the vision of cutting-edge designers with the artistry of traditional Tibetan rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Year of the Snake Rug by Liesel Plambeck
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This rug holds personal importance for designer, Liesel Plambeck, dedicated to her mother and her Taiwanese heritage, the mythology and imagery of a place brought to life in stories. The serpent is an auspicious symbol, and Liesel’s serpent is particularly charming. At times emerging from grassy cashmere and at other times arrayed in silk on a wool field. When placed, the skill of the artist is evident as the form of the serpent emerges beneath furnishings, connecting the various elements of a room.
Rug number: 27921
Size: 9' 1" x 12' 0"
Design: Year of the Snake...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Grand Walnut, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Shade' Hand-Loomed outdoor rug for Nanimarquina.
The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
' Pink Opaque ' Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Pink Opaque ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home
Hand-tufted ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Organic Modern Rectangular Rug Ethnic Pattern Green, Yellow, Black, White
Located in Porto, PT
Organic Modern Rectangular Rug Ethnic Pattern Green, Yellow, Black, White
The Citrus Rug exudes a bright, fresh, and tangy essence, embodying the uplifting aroma of citrus. This vib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic, Natural Fiber
Solo Rugs Harbor Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Deep Teal and Black Origami Style Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 abstract rug is the next addition to Rug & Kilim’s bold modern rug designs. Hand-knotted in wool and silk.
Further on the Design:
This piece draws inspiration from origa...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Dipped Frame Rug by cc-tapis in Natural
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool, silk and aloe pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Italian Vintage Rug Mat by G.T. Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
S/28 - One of the first rug mats by G.T. Design, dating back to the late 1980s.
Now in liquidation (its true cost of many years ago) because I'm closing activities.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Tree And Cloud Indigo Wool and Silk Chinese Inspired Area Rug by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Tree and Cloud is a mainstay Carini Carpets signature design by Joseph Carini. This is the indigo rendition, featuring a deep and rich indigo blue ground with corral and pink branche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Abstract Oval Textured Hand Tufted Wool Pastel Colours Pink Blue Ivoy Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Pink opaque
To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Nice modern French screen printed Aubusson Tapestry by « Gemmanick »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design titled Dusk « Crépuscule » by « Gemmanick ». This limited edition masterpiece, screen printed by hand in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Light Gray Hand Knotted Boujaad Moroccan Berber Design Soft Wool Rug 10' x 13'9"
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 Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
With rich colours and abstract elements, this woven rug gives a subtle contemporary appearance. The geometric rug is featuring beautiful rust and gold colour. This deep red rug is grounded in stylish colours that will add a touch of modernized sophistication to nearly any space. These modern patterned rugs...
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, 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.