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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Empire
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
5.6x9 Ft Modern Black Area Rug made of wool and cotton, Hand-Knotted in Turkey
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
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 Scandinavian Style Kilim Runner in Taupe with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x6 flat weave runner is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-c...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Red & Gold Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8x10 distressed style abstract rug reflecting on rippling curvatures with delicious red-brown & lush orange-gold tones. The drawing expresses...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 14x19 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Margeaux Moon Blue Modern Handwoven Geometric Jute Rug, Carpet and Durrie
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Rajasthan, India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native to this region.
The purch...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Solo Rugs Louis Contemporary Animal Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Luxurious Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Rug with Grey Crocodile Skin Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm)
A fine hand-knotted silk rug with modern crocodile skin design, in shades ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Handmade Room Size Turkish Shag Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade modern Turkish Tulu shag rug from the 21st century in blue, rust orange, green, and aubergine.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Indian Made Hand Woven Contemporary Flatweave Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms. The Flatweave collection is beautiful as well as practical. The quiet patterns and understa...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Indian Made Hand Woven Contemporary Flatweave Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms. The Flatweave collection is beautiful as well as practical. The quiet patterns and understa...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Abstract Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. This collection was handcrafted, in India, usi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Indian Made Handmade Contemporary Solid Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection depth and sophistication. These rugs introduce an unexpected but welcome jolt of color into an otherwise neutral space. Handcrafted by ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in All over Brown-Black, White Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 X 11 hand knotted abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Made with fine quality goat hair wool, the rug embodies a delicious superimposed pattern in white agai...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair, Wool
Modern Animal Print Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Animal Print Gray rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Abstract in White Mustard Green Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
Mosaico is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home.
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving techni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'8"x 10'5"
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
21st Cent Warm Ivory Wool Durable Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN’s "Lanagrossa" in the color Bianco (Warm White), is a modern rug in pure wool in warm neutral hues.
A design of Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of the Italian manufact...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug 31st October - Modern Dhurrie Carpet Geometric Blue/Brown Handloom Wool
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Blue"
"31st October" was made on ALL Saint's Day from a Halloween inspiration.
The carpet is made on a table hand-loom. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug Lines -Carpet Tufted Grey Wool w/ Multicolor Lines Red Yellow Blue
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Lines"
The carpet takes influence from the topographical lines off a map. Its a neutral light grey background with swirling lines from different directions. It has a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
STAMEN, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Small
By Laura Niubó
Located in Venice, CA
The Espressionismo Floreale rug collection is woven from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the han...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Black Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm)
Color: Black, Brown, Beige
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Red and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Brown and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown, 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
Modern Style Curved Shape Hand-Tufted Rug Blue & Green Circle Patterned
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #048 is a Modern style rug in murky green and light blue, a classic yet sophisticated color combination.
With an irregular shape that juxtaposes oval circles with contrasting colors, this is a design masterpiece that makes a statement in any modern home.
Made of botanical silk, a biodegradable fiber, TAPIS Shaped #048 rug has a luxurious texture to give a bold update to any room.
Material: Lyocell
Dimensions: width: 140 cm 55.1 in – length: 250 cm 98.4 in
About TAPIS Studio:
TAPIS is a rugs brand by HOMMÉS Studio. Born from the desire to create a multi-personality tapestry brand, TAPIS presents multifaceted collections, offering a rug for every moment, every style, every room and everyone. The result is eye-catching pieces that will pleasure all of the senses. We aim to make rugs for slow homes, in a synergy between wise artisans and mechanical appliances. The excelled quality means to make a TAPIS Studio rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape will make all eyes lay on the floor, so be sure that every detail has its own allure. This rug is the missing link...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool
Customizable Rug with Abstract GeomtrIc Patterns, Beige and Black Details
By Marnois
Located in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia
A contemporary Rug in a abstract pattern , presented in neutral colors.
Embrace the raw allure of industrial minimalism, where brutalist elements sculpt a canvas of modern sophistica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Natural Fiber
Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber for Contemporary Home Decor with Oriental Design
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
Introducing the JENOUB rug, an extraordinary masterpiece envisioned by the talented artist Meriem Bouderbala, specifically crafted to captivate and inspire interior architects. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Seagrass, Natural Fiber, Rush
Outdoor Rug in Naturel Fiber for Boho Home Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 4 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving rugs in Smar (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Seafoam Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand-Tufted Irregular Round Shape Memphis Style Rug Orange & Beige
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #008 is a modern rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style.
With an irregular shape and neutral colors, the ochre and cream rug juxtaposes an organic shape and two oval circles, making this modern rug essential in contemporary interiors.
Made of botanical silk, TAPIS Essential #008 irregular area rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Julie Richoz, 10x14ft
Located in Paris, FR
TRAME is a homeware brand that explores new domestic landscapes across the Mediterranean. Each collection of homeware and accessories is inspired by a historical episode, reflects a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Runner Rug in Natural Fiber for Boho Home Decor La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Runner Rug in Natural Fiber for Bohemian Decor by La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Rug in Natural Fibre 6'x8' for Sophisticated Home Decor La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 3 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Modern Design Gray & Pantone Viva Magenta Rug
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Magenta #02 is a trendy viva magenta rug chosen for the Pantone color of 2023. The bold pinkish-red hue is brave, bright, and extremely beautiful, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Modern Abstratct Print Rug Viva Magenta & White
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Magenta #21 is a trendy viva magenta rug chosen for the Pantone color of 2023. The bold pinkish-red hue is brave, bright, and extremely beautiful, pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Synthetic
Colorful Rug in Natural Fiber for Sophisticated Home Decor La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This outdoor rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 3 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (sea rush).
This irregularly shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Rush, Natural Fiber, Seagrass
Handmade outdoor Rug in natural fiber for Contemporary Home Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (sea rush).
This irregularly shaped natural fiber rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Rush, Natural Fiber, Seagrass
Outdoor Runner Rug in Natural Fiber for Modern and Sophisticated Home Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (sea rush).
This irregularly shaped natural fiber rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Rush, Natural Fiber, Seagrass
Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber with a Touch of African Elegance for Your Home
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
The BHAR rug by the artist Meriem Bouderbala is a true work of art. This unique piece is the result of the artist's innovative approach to merging Eastern and Western visions in her ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Seagrass, Natural Fiber, Rush
cc-tapis Archer Pardis Standard Rug by Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asad-Bakhtiari has always been fascinated by arrows and their power. The Archer Collection is made of 7 individual designs where the artist explores semiotics and cultural icons, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis Archer Sufi Black Standard Rug by Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asad-Bakhtiari has always been fascinated by arrows and their power. The Archer Collection is made of 7 individual designs where the artist explores semiotics and cultural icons, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
cc-tapis Archer Eye Of A Protector Standard Rug by Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asad-Bakhtiari has always been fascinated by arrows and their power. The Archer Collection is made of 7 individual designs where the artist explores semiotics and cultural icons, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Archer Jade Standard Rug by Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asad-Bakhtiari has always been fascinated by arrows and their power. The Archer Collection is made of 7 individual designs where the artist explores semiotics and cultural icons, cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Distressed Style Modern Rug in Red & Gold Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, an 8x10 distressed style abstract rug reflecting on rippling curvatures with delicious red-brown & lush orange-gold tones. The drawing expresses...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Custom Rug in Beige-Brown, with 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
Contemporary Long & Narrow Handmade Wool and Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary long & narrow handmade wool and silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 2'3" × 8'8" (68 × 264 cm)
This modern runner combines ancient craft with contemporary trends. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Blue Modern Wool Persian Rug, Orley Shabahang, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang, signature flat-weave carpet was created using pure handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. The wool is of Orley Shabahang signature, derived from our own heard of Persian fat-tail sheep in Fars, Iran, and spun by hand using centuries-old techniques to preserve the high lanolin content and tensile strength of its fibres. Woven in 2016, this limited series "Rice Paddy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
16'' x 18''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug
16'' x 17''
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam
Rug & Kilim's Distressed style Modern rug in Gold, Beige Abstract pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Homage collection, a 8x10 distressed style abstract rug relishing a positive-negative play of luscious beige & rich gold for an alluring take on this textural styl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern 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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