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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80455 New Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Rug, 01'07 x 02'01. Contemporary sampler wagireh rugs from Pakistan represent a modern interpretation of the traditional technique, weaving in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Ivory Light Grey Blue Checkboard Modern Rug 6'4" x 9'3"
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Ivory Light Grey Blue Checkboard Design Contemporary Modern Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie Blue Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie blue flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 13'10" × 19'9" (421 × 601 cm).
For years Dhurrie rugs had a very important function in Indian culture, as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
3.7x6.9 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Redyed in Teal, Ideal 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Purple with Polychrome Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted silk and a new take on the theme of this collection—parti...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Souf Moroccan High-Low Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80459 Contemporary High-Low Wagireh Rug, 04'00 x 06'02. Contemporary sampler wagireh rugs from Pakistan are a modern interpretation of traditional wagireh rugs, employing the intrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80456 New Contemporary Moroccan Wagireh Rug, 01'06 x 02'01.
Contemporary Moroccan sampler wagireh rugs from Pakistan represent a modern interpretation of the traditional technique, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Square Size Neutral Color Modern Rug 13'1" x 14'4"
Located in New York, NY
Classy Wool Pile Handmade Square Size Neutral Color Modern Contemporary Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Forel Brown Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Forel Brown Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'2" × 16'3" (370 × 495 cm)
This gorgeous flat woven rug is everything one could wish for. It was hand knotted using the high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oushak Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 10x11 rug is from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection.
On The Design:
Connoisseurs will admire this design which reflects a European interpretation ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Style High-low Knotted Wool Rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Beige-Brown and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this smart 13x18 Swedish style flat weave is Rug & Kilim’s new “Nu” texture.
On the design:
Our “Nu” flat weave enjoys a boucle-like texture of blended yarns, ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Blue-Grey Mandorla Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary blue-grey mandorla rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 7'10" × 10'0" (238 × 304 cm).
Contemporary hand knotted silk and wool rug in shades of ivory, blue and grey.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
5.3x8.9 Ft Distressed 1950s Handmade Anatolian Area Rug Over-Dyed in Gray Color
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Modern Abstract Water Dance Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Abstract water dance Handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm)
The magnificent modern rug before your eyes is a product of our professi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Abstract Handmade Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract handmade silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 2'6" × 12'6" (76 × 381 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
High-Quality Tattoo Relief Rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-quality tattoo relief rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" x 12'0" (274 x 365 cm).
Kim Alexandriuk evokes traditional tribal patterns but assembles them with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Steel-blue Flat Weave Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 17'1" (396 × 520 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
European Folk Stamverband VI Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk Stamverband VI goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 5'10" × 7'0" (177 × 213 cm).
This absolutely stunning contemporary rug draws the attention thanks to its fascina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Chessboard Pattern Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern chessboard pattern flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'0" × 19'0" (365 × 579 cm).
The contemporary flat-weave rug before your eyes is one of the examples of how...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Grisaille Blue and Black Stripes and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—parti...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Small Area Rug Door Mat, Beige Rug Handwoven Modern Rectangular
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fine wool mat is the perfect front or back door accessory. Woven by hand with fine wool and cotton that has been dyed with organic vegetable dyeing techniques. The design features a simple beige background with a modern square stripe design. Our mats are handmade, woven not printed & are finished with a non-slip backing that keeps them in place to perform better than any other entrance mat made today. Suitable for both classic and contemporary home interiors. Both the colour palette and design are sure to uplift any small space. Excellent condition, ready for use in any home or office environment.
Our team source only the finest interior accessories, with years of experience, let our team help you find the perfect accent pieces for your home interior. Our inventory includes a range of modern rugs, vintage rugs and antique rugs. With a huge range of colours and sizes available now.
Small area rug...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Rug in Tones of Gray
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 9x11 contemporary rug from Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color line is an inventive take on solid rugs with movement in its subtle striae.
On the Design:
Th...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Gold and Beige Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 14x18 Scandinavian flatweave rug features geometric patterns inspired by the Swedish Minimalist style, though one might see a cubist sensibility in the sense ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Rug with White and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style kilim rug design joins the new "Watson yarn" line of Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian Collection.
On the Design:
This 13x21 rug is the first major represe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Rich Brown Stripes and Umber Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x14 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Beige-Brown and Red
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 textural rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particula...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Modern Striped Flat-Woven Wool Rug in Black & White by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Custom Modern striped flat-woven wool rug in black & white by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 9'0" x 10'3" (274 × 312 cm)
Nowadays designers and weavers try their best to create truly unforg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Grisaille Blue and Black Stripes and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—parti...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Danish modern orange and red round carpet Rya by Højer Eksport Wilton, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish modern orange and red round carpet Rya by Højer Eksport Wilton, 1970s
Round long-haired carpet mod. Rya. The background is a light gray color tending towards yellow tones, whi...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Purple with Polychrome Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x9 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color collection by Rug & Kilim, made with hand-knotted silk and a new take on the theme of this collection—partic...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract Eskayel-culebra rug for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274 × 370 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Tones of Gray and Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x14 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm)
This subtle and well-executed modern rug shows the potential that lies in adapti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Rya Rainbow Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Rya rainbow handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm).
Traditional designs are an endless source of inspiration in contemporary decorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Zig-Zag Design Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Zig-Zag design handmade wool rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7.8" × 8.4" (233 × 254 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'8"x 10'6"
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
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'4" × 18'4" (406 × 558 cm)
A contemporary traditional inspired hand-knotted wool rug. This traditional classic rug draws attenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage European needle point rug, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
The Fascinating History of Needlepoint Rugs
Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian style Kilim in Sky Blue with Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 flat weave is a new addition to the Scandinavian Kilim collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-centur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Contemporary Cubist Inspired Handmade Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cubist Inspired Handmade Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 11'7" × 14'0" (353 × 426 cm)
While looking at this contemporary carpet, it’s easy to mistake it for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 20th Century Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic late 20th century Tibetan hand-knotted rug with a gray background and an all-over scrolling vine and stylized flower pattern woven in crimson, pink, cream, orange, and dark gr...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Multi Color Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Modern Multi Color Pile Rug
Size: 3'3" × 4'9" (99 × 144 cm)
This modern multi-colour pile rug is hand-knotted out of wool. It features a lively geometric design displaying a checkere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Colorful Geometric Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green Tones
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
“Abstraction” is a series of wool carpets that represent a landscape of lake Como seen through the eyes of local artist and designer Tommaso Spinzi. The Lake has always been a great ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Funky Modern Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
This modern Gabbeh rug has one half is cream grounded, with a scatter of crosses, small hexagons, detailed flowers and wriggling cloud bands, all in ...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom Blue and Beige Striped Kilim Edged With Faux Leather and Brass Trim
Located in Morristown, NJ
A striking modern custom striped area rug with faux leather edging and brass accents. This blue and light beige floor covering certainly makes a statement. The unexpected yet effecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Beige Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 11'2" (243 × 340 cm)
This contemporary rug was carefully hand knotted of the finest silk and wool in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Minimalist Shibui Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30753 New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug with Minimalist Style 09'02 x 11'11. Embodying contemporary elegance and minimalism, this hand-loomed wool rug from modern India seamlessly enca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green and Pink Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6' x 9'6"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern 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 col...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Made Jolly Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Hand-made jolly rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'2" × 15'5" (309 × 469 cm).
A hand-knotted area rug with a cozy, plush wool pile and modern playful design. Freeform shapes in red a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tattoo Rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary tattoo rug by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 10'0" × 13'8" (304 × 416 cm).
Kim Alexandriuk evokes traditional tribal patterns but assembles them with a mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Beige and Brown Handmade Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric beige and brown handmade Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 5'0" × 7'0" (152 × 213 cm)
In order to create carpets that are more environmentally friendly, man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Modern Moroccan Tribal Style Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau collection modern Moroccan tribal style beige, brown handmade rug.
Size: 7'4" × 9'7" (223 × 292 cm).
A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, hand-woven in a Mor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Greek Key Design Handmade Silk & Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Greek key design handmade silk & wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 6'0" × 9'4" (182 × 284 cm).
This Mid-Century Modern carpet has a fascinating structure, which combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Finesse Handmade Viscose Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Finesse handmade Viscose rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14.5" × 17.6" (439 × 533 cm)
As its name suggests, this contemporary rug enchants with delicacy and gentleness ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Other
Contemporary Abstract Snake Skin Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract snake skin handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
Abstraction is one of the most revolutionary trends in art which started i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary High Low Flat Weave Sardinian Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High Low Flat Weave Sardinian Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'5" × 9'7" (226 × 292 cm)
A contemporary Sardinian rug, minutely handwoven following the traditional Sardin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Gold Waves Design Handmade Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary gold waves design handmade wool and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 14'8" (274 × 447 cm).
It would be a challenge to indifferently pass by this electrifying ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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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