Rugs and Carpets
80
5,887
1,591
53
to
3,571
6,374
925
7,531
7,267
7,314
14,185
3,766
3,560
1,791
485
311
191
171
141
120
105
87
87
50
47
17
9
474
5,404
1,644
1,207
3,283
704
229
120
240
218
154
1,206
405
92
81
39
Width
to
Length
to
7,410
7,256
930
236
231
6,075
3,841
1,988
1,823
1,454
610
430
266
68
57
Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Tribal
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Moroccan Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk & cotton, this 5x12 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This rug enjoys primitivist style with patterns in bl...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige and Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 contemporary rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This rug enjoys a cream and beige undertone with c...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
100 Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 100+ Year Old Lori
4' x 12'
This beautiful rust toned runner was handwoven by the Lores, one of the most renowned rug weaving tribes of Persia. The Bakhtiari trace thei...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug in Dark Blue & Beige, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Beige, Red & Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design
This rug enjoys primitivist style with red & blue patterns on a beig...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Red with Gold Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, silk & cotton, this 6x10 rug is a new addition to the Moroccan rug collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
This rug is a contemporary take on the primitivi...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Red, Blue & White Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x12 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
Further on the Design:
This rug is inspired by antique Persian rugs of Heriz-Serapi p...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
2'8" x 3'5" Exquisite Antique Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Bag: A Masterpiece of Tradition and Utility
Step into the enchanting world of antique Shahsavan craftsmanship with this stu...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Colorful 1930s Lori
9 ft x 3.5
Hand knotted by the famous nomads of Persia, the Lores over 90 years ago.
Comprised entirely of wool that was raised, sheared, dyed, spun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Drastic two toned vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
A vintage Aït Sgougou carpet from the Middle Atlas region Morocco. A simple composition of abstracted lozenges, some containing smaller forms and designs, floats over a changing fiel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x13.4 Ft Hand Knotted Modern Turkish Corridor Carpet, Narrow Hallway Runner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish runner rug.
This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant base...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Turkmen Baluch Afghan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours with blue, orange, green and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
✨✨✨
"E...
Category
1970s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Red, Blue & Black Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection. Hand-knotted in Persian wool.
Further on the Design:
Inspired by antique tribal rugs, this rug revels in blue...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Polychromatic Lion Pictorial Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 4x4 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its design explores Caucasian tribal rug aesthetics in a refreshing modern quality.
On ...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice vintage Pakistani rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage Pakistani rug with nice geometrical design in style of Turkmen rugs and nice colours with blue, pink and yellow, entirely hand knotted by wool on cotton foundation ...
Category
1980s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Shahsavan Kilim/Rug, c-1900's AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
2'8" x 3'5" Exquisite Antique Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Bag: A Masterpiece of Tradition and Utility
Step into the enchanting world of antique Shahsavan craftsmanship with this stu...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style rug in Gold, Gray & Red Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handknotted in wool, a 10x14 piece from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection.
On the Design
This piece marks a new take on tribal rugs with dense geometric patterns in tones of...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.5x6.4 Ft Traditional Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Handmade Wool Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal and stylized design and beautiful colours, with orange, brown and grey, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Runner Rug in Red with Mihrab and Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x6 runner is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
Further on the Design:
Inspired by antique tribal runners, this rug revels in red, b...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2.5x7.3 Ft Handmade Turkish Rug in Red & Beige, Small Hallway Runner, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug.
This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation.
It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
Category
Early 2000s Turkish Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5.3x9 Ft Vintage Hand knotted Turkish Village Rug for Living Room Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
3.5x6.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Traditional Handmade Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Runner Rug in Beige, Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x10 runner is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s classics Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
Further on the Design:
Inspired by antique tribal runners, this rug revels...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Shiraz Pictorial Small Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Shiraz Pictorial small bagface rug
2' x 2'5''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Blue, with Red and Gold Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a grand new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
Further on the Design:
Inspired by antique tribal rugs, this rug revels in blue, brown,...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Red with Pink & Blue Geometric Medallions
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x7 rug is a new entry to Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection. Hand-knotted in wool.
On the Design:
Inspired by antique tribal rugs, this rug revels in blue & red with defined mo...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Berber Guigou carpet with chevrons curated by Breuckelen Berber
Located in Brooklyn, US
An exceptional vintage Guigou featuring a large scale chevron pattern filled with classic symbolism including lozenges, cross motifs and triangles. The motifs shift in and out of foc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Handmade Village Carpet with Medallion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychromatic ...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
2.4x4.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Scatter Rug, Hand Knotted Accent Rug, Tribal Door Mat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
5.8x9.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Oriental Rug, Tribal Style Wool Hand Knotted Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
2.5x4 Ft Handmade Turkish Prayer Rug, Ramadan Gift, Vintage Soft Red Prayer Mat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Early 20ty Century Persian Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Mohajeran rug with a beautiful central floral medallion living amidst a field of scrolling vines and myriad flowers, surrounded by a complex ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool, this 4x10 vintage Kurdish runner rug originates from Turkey circa 1970–1980—a work of the tribal people of the same name.
On the Design:
This rug is also from a...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8x11.6 Ft One-of-a-Kind Vintage Oriental Rug, Handmade Turkish Village Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
4.5x12 Ft Traditional Handmade Hallway Runner, Vintage Turkish Corridor Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 2x5 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychromatic ...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice mid century Turkmen rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Turkmen Afghan rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours with orange, purple and blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x6 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Geometric Patters, All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
8.3x11.2 Ft Handmade Vintage Wool Area Rug, Handmade Turkish Floral Large Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Pretty antique fine Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty distressed antique Baluch rug with nice geometrical and tribal design, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury an...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.6x6.4 Ft Unique Vintage Handmade Turkish Wool Rug with Geometric Patters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
2.8x4.3 Ft Mid-Century Handmade Turkish Small Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
4.6x8.7 Ft Vintage Turkish Tribal Rug, Handmade Oriental Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
3.5x6.5 Ft Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, Vintage Turkish Village Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Tekke Bokhara rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Turkmen Tekke rug with nice Bokhara design and beautiful natural colours, in distressed condition, wears, some damages and loses in the edges. Entirely a...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim Runner Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 1x6 vintage Afghan kilim runner rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychr...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4x7 Ft Traditional Handmade Vintage Anatolian Tribal Accent Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
5.5x8.2 Ft Traditional Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug with Floral Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
4.7x8 Ft Mid-Century Traditional Handmade Turkish Village Rug with Medallion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
7x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Oriental Rug for Country Homes & Traditional Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
4.6x12 Ft Handmade Runner Rug for Hallway, Vintage Turkish Sille Corridor Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
4x5.7 Ft One of a Pair Vintage Turkish Tribal Wool Rug, Handmade Oriental Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
4x6 Ft One of a Pair Vintage Turkish Wool Tribal Rug, Handmade Oriental Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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
3.2x11.4 Ft One of a Kind Handmade Hallway Runner, Vintage Turkish Corridor Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton 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, Cotton
Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Polychromatic Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 2x4 vintage Afghan kilim rug originates circa 1950-1960—a tribal curation among new additions to the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
A polychromatic ...
Category
1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Zeki Müren Art Deco Rug with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1960-1970, this 4x6 vintage rug is believed to hail from the exemplary Turkish artist Zeki Muren—a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Mid-Century Pasha Collecti...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite
Hand Woven Table Runner
Early English Jacobean
Jazz Age Rug
Spanish Revival Antiques
Library Table Arts Crafts
Arts And Crafts Library Table
Industrial Farmhouse Table
Farmhouse Sofa
Vintage Island Bar
Buffet Farmhouse
Parisian Couch
Antique French Baroque Rococo Style
Arts And Crafts Mission Style Vintage Furniture
Edwardian Suites
Jacobean Geometric
Tuscan Renaissance
Antique French Shabby