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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79287 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. A Woven Legacy of Prestige and Purpose: 1880s Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug. Woven in the twilight of...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1880 Brown Tabriz Rug Carpet, 9'6 x 13'6
Located in New York, NY
9'6 x 13'6. Among the most classical of the revival period Tabriz carpet designs is that of the garden design pattern. This divides the field into small panels each with a garden mot...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Mahal room-size square rug
Details
rug no. 10809
size 8' 10" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, S...
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Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Khamseh Rug 5.5' x 8.5', 1880s - 2B78
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exceptional vintage Persian Khamseh rug from the 1880s is a testament to the masterful artistry of tribal weaving. Its captivating design features a series of large, interconnec...
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1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a 19th Century Hand Loomed French Aubusson Tapestry
Details
rug no. j4421
size 4' x 5' 6" (122 x 168 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century worn textured Tribal Kurd Rug
Details
rug no. j3875
size 4' 3" x 7' 4" (130 x 224 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
1880s Antique Persian Serapi Blue Wool Rug Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi rug is a timeless testament to artisanal mastery. Set against a warm beige and deep navy blue backdrop, its striking central medall...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Wool Rug In Green Featuring a Center Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the uniqueness of this exquisite Persian Mahal rug! Hand-knotted from luxurious, soft wool, it boasts a captivating chartreuse color palette. The centerpiece showcases a str...
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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$25,500 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Large Square Antique Turkish Ghiordes Worn Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century worn Square Turkish Oushak Ghiordes Rug. Ivory and soft red
Details
rug no. j4075
size 12' 4" x 13' 10" (376 x 422 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Floral Designed Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Blue From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Explore the sophistication of this antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a deep blue field complemented by an exquisite all-over pattern enhanced by accents of red and bei...
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
A Saltillo serape is a type of Mexican blanket that originated in Saltillo, a city in the northern state of Coahuila. It is typically made of wool and features vibrant colors and intricate designs, often incorporating geometric shapes and floral motifs. The Saltillo serape is a popular item in Mexican culture...
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19th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
This is an unusual Samarkand suzani from 19th C. It is in pretty good condition and displays an unusual design arrangement.
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19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 12x18 antique French Beauvais tapestry represents an iconic museum-quality addition to Rug & Kilim's Tapestry Collection—an extremely collectible and r...
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1720s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$200,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful extremely fine antique silk french Beauvais tapestry «Flower Harvest»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry of Beauvais with a nice design of flower Harvest, Beautiful women are gathering flowers in the garden and the woods, chatti...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$7,628 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Konya Obruk Kilim Old Central Anatolian Mighrab Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is Central Anatolian Old Antique Mighrab Kilim from the Konya - Obruk region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Konya once flourished as a trade route between Europe...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug, Floral Medallion in Cream and Pink - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 14x17 antique Aubusson rug in the and is a rare oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a gorgeous palace rug recapturing the Neoclassical style, handwoven...
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1890s French Bessarabian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$48,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from Mid-19th C. Turkmen Ersari Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Ersari tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert mater...
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Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Flemish Verdure Pictorial Tapestry in Blue and Cream Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Flemish Verdure tapestry from the late 17th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—featuring a particularly popular aesthetic with l...
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1690s Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$100,000 Sale Price
64% Off
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of a woman showing a bird in the nature in the woods. With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, o...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Milan, IT
By having its size previously adjusted, this antique Kazak rug displays an unusual two-medallion design. Here two emerald green polygonal devices dominate the terracotta background, ...
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1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug with French Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72167 Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug, 12'06 x 13'00. A testament to the grandeur of European textile artistry, this hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Spanish Savonne...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique French Tapestry "Entre Fenetres", circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French
Aubusson Tapestry
"Entre Fenetres"
Wool & Silk
Gold 4'3" x 6'5"
(122cm x 196cm)
circa 1880
"This is an Rare Antique French Wool & Si...
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1880s French Baroque Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rabat Curtain 'Izar' from Morocco, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by these days. Silk embroidery on a fine cotton background.
Negative space has embroidery in white on white cotton.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Sultanabad Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber late 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet.
Measures: 10'5'' x 13'10''
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ o...
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Late 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Mid 19th Century English Needlepoint
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic mid 19th Century English Needlepoint ~
7'7'' x 16'3''
English needlepoint rugs, renowned for their profuse floral motifs, reached an artistic zenith in 1700-1750 but were...
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Mid-19th Century English Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Armenian Marash Embroidery Fragment, Late 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare item to come by. It is as good as they get with great colors. Too bad that it is a fragment but visually it is so satisfying.
Armenian Marash Embroidery.
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Late 19th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal late 19th century antique Oushak rug in pinks, corals, blues, greens and gold.
Measures: 12' x 15'8''
Antique oriental carpets...
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19th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning super quality 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz Rug featuring a spiraling boteh outer border. 9'6'' x 12'6''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1880 Aubusson Flatwoven French AUbusson Large Aubusson
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic Antique French Aubusson Rug Handwoven Rug Handmade Rug Rare Size 13x15 Rug Rose Beige 1880
Measures: 13' x 14'7" 397cm x 445cm
"This is ...
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1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
One Of a kind Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Red Wool with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This unique hand-knotted wool rug is an antique oversized Sultanabad, dating back to the 1870s. It features a rich red field adorned with multicolored floral accents. The sturdy wool...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$101,250 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug with Grand Mille Fleurs Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 7x11 antique Persian rug is an outstanding turn-of-the-century Kerman Lavar rug, and an especially grand example of the "Mille Fleur...
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1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$102,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Tan Wool with a Center Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting a one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool rug, this antique oversized Sultanabad dates back to the 1870s and is a testament to timeless craftsmanship. It commands attention in any...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$101,250 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Early 19th Century Antique Bidjar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th-late 18th century antique Persian Bidjar carpet. The culmination of a centuries-old weaving tradition, the finest Bidjar antique rugs...
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Early 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Antique Brown Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Motif From The 1890's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug features a brown-colored field. Red, terracotta, and blue hues enhance the floral motif of this Persian rug.
This rug measures 12'...
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1880s Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$26,250 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Gorgeous Antique Large 17th century Aubusson Tapestry historical battle scene
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare 17th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring a historical battle probably from Alexander or a Roman battle, conqu...
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17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
$50,156 Sale Price
20% Off
nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and all over design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown and gree...
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Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$5,969 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and o...
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1790s French Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$144,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Khorassan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52678 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, 12'07 x 14'03. Like a timeworn manuscript revealing the whispers of history, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Ningxia Pillar Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This magnificent carpet is one of the most valuable hand-woven treasures from the Ningxia region of China. Woven approximately 250 years ago, this antique work stands out as one of t...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Kirman Handmade Multicolor Medallion Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extraordinary Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous medallion floral pattern design.
...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$168,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ziegler Antique Sultanabad Blue Geometric, 1880
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Mahal rug Sultanabad Zigler rug blue
4'5" x 6'6" 5' x 7'
135cmx198cm
Circa 1880
"This is a truly magnificent rare antique Mahal Sultanabad rug. It has an overall...
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1880s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Late 18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a late 18th century Flemish Vedure Tapestry
Measures: 7'4'' wide x 9' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, m...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1870s Antique Persian Halwai Bijar Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77327 antique Persian Halwai (Halvei) Bijar Palace rug with American Colonial style. With an all-over rectilinear pattern and vibrant color palette, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Halvai...
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Late 19th Century Persian Modern Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78922 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'11 x 12'04. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Serapi rug from the late 19th century is a masterful testament to...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 14'6 x 20'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique oversize Persian Heriz Serapi rug, 14'6 x 20'10. Serapi carpets are a quality designation for Heriz pieces of a firmer weave, shorter pile and finer quality. There is no vill...
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19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary late 19th-century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi rug, woven with an incredible balance of tribal artistry and refined elegance. At its heart, a striking, large-scale flor...
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1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Aubusson Rug in Brown with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and ...
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1810s Persian Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$108,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Shirvan rug with a Perepedil design and natural colors with green, blue and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,334 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05
Located in Dallas, TX
74044 Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of 19th-century Persian artistry. Its breathtakingly abrashed red field serves as the perfect backdrop for a concentric octofoil medallion, exuding an air of regal sophistication. The central medallion is anchored by graceful palmette pendants at each end, evoking a sense of symmetry and refinement that is characteristic of classic Serapi designs. As the medallion blooms outward, the richly detailed pattern draws the viewer's eye to the interplay of vibrant colors and meticulous details that unfold throughout the field.
Surrounding the medallion is an enchanting array of geometric floral motifs, delicately arranged in a rhythmic pattern. Each element—serrated leaves, stylized florals, rectilinear vinery, buds, and rosettes—adds to the complexity of the design, while the use of bold and contrasting hues creates a visually captivating tapestry. The corner spandrels, reflecting the motifs within the main field, are outlined with elegant cloudband accents, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. The interplay of colors, from the deep indigo blues to the rich reds and beige highlights, showcases the weaver’s mastery of natural dyes and nuanced color gradations.
Framing this harmonious design is a classic samovar turtle scroll border, a hallmark of fine Serapi rugs. This traditional border, with its stylized florals and curling vinery, is flanked by a double inner and outer carnation meander guard band that unifies the composition. The elegant framing not only defines the central field but also draws the colors and motifs from within, creating a seamless transition that enhances the overall sense of balance and harmony. The meticulous detailing and proportionate layout reflect the influence of both tribal and courtly weaving traditions, making this oversized antique Serapi rug a rare blend of sophistication and rustic charm.
Steeped in history, this exquisite Serapi rug is more than just a decorative piece—it is a testament to the rich weaving heritage of Northwest Persia. Such oversized Serapi rugs were woven for grand interiors, gracing the floors of opulent residences and state buildings with their majestic presence. The rug’s exceptional artistry and luxurious appeal make it a true collector’s item, capturing the essence of Persian elegance and timeless beauty. Whether displayed as the focal point of a grand living space or as a statement piece in a hospitality setting, this masterpiece exudes an undeniable sense of history and artistic mastery.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, ruby red, crimson, in +blue, navy blue, cerulean, royal blue, beige, sand, tan, ecru, taupe, dark rose, and sky blue with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 16 x 22 Rug...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th-Century Tribal Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Circa 1900 Oversize Red Persian Tehran Rug Carpet, 11'5 x 23'11
Located in New York, NY
11'5 x 23'11. The Zil-i-Sultan (Shadow of the Sultan) design is a 19th century Persian all-over pattern of repeating vases, birds, flowers, bouquets and other decorative small elemen...
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19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75660, antique Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug, Palace size Persian rug. This antique Persian Ziegler Mahal showcases a classic Sultanabad...
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Late 19th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Rug Antique Persian Rug Persian Lavar Rug, 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lavar rug handmade oriental rug fine.
Measures: 9'10" x 13'8" 10' x14' 300 cm x 417 cm, c.1890
"This is an exceptional rare, handmade an...
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1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Dark Blue Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Allover Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field. This Persian rug has a red frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design.
Thi...
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1890s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$93,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Oversized Antique Axminster Rug in Camel with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1790-1800, this oversized 15x26 antique axminster rug is an extremely rare collectible English palace rug—an exciting new classic curation in Rug & Kilim’s...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet
Category
1820s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$51,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Persian Serapi Oversize Navy 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi from the late 19th century. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border.
12'7'' x 19'9''
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19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Rare Late 29th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. Woven during the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Antique Heriz 244cm x 325cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handmade Rug Carpet Traditional Rug 8x11 Wool Rug 244cm x 325cm
"This is a magnificent hand knotted, antique tribal rug. Incredible handmade piece, adding flavor and charact...
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1880s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.