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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Style: Rococo
Style: Vienna Secession
Antique Amsterdam School Design Rug Attributed To KCP De Bazel Executed by KVT
Located in New York, NY
Antique Amsterdam School Design Rug Attributed To KCP De Bazel Executed by KVT (Koninklijke Vereenigde Tapijtfabrieken)
Size: 11'6" × 12'9" (350 × 388 cm)
A rare antique from Amsterd...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74946 Vintage Red Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'07 X 12'09. Ravishing and refined, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad area rug exudes elegance with its intricate design. At its...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Fine Kerman Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered thousand flower main field with scalloped corner spandrels and inwardly directed trefoil blossoms with Rococo stylized outlines and vines. Main border in a Safavid inspire...
Category
1940s Persian Rococo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oriental Wool Area Rug by Rex & Rex inspired by the Rococo Singerie genre
Located in Leesburg, VA
Distinctive Oriental Wool Area Rug by Rex & Rex inspired by the Rococo Singerie genre
Rex and Rex
21st cent.; designed in Palm Beach, FL; handmade in China
Wool
Approximate size: ...
Category
20th Century American Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection French Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th century French tapestry fragment wall hanging.
Measures: 4'9" x 8'1", mid-19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kerman Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Square center medallion with densely ornamented Rococo stylization surrounding a central quatrefoil outwardly bursting floral bouquet atop an open field. Main border in a floral c...
Category
1960s Asian Rococo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Pink Persian Silk Qum Rug, 13'07 x 20'01
Located in Dallas, TX
72891 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 13'07 X 20'01. Emanating French Romanticism with incredible detail and texture, this vintage Persian silk Qum rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The visual complexity and dreamy colorway woven into this piece work together emulating true decadence. A concentric round medallion takes center stage. An allover floral pattern composed of blooming palmettes, leafy tendrils, and arabesque vines intwined with peony, carnation, and lotus flowers rhythmically dance in a frenzied garden of silky beige. Elaborate spandrels boasting Baroque elements radiate from the corners. An elegant millefleur border enclosed with a series of ornamental floral meander guard borders create a refreshing finish to a formal composition. With its highly decorative aesthetic and regal charm, this palatial Persian rug can add an air of formality.
Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Rococo, French Provincial, Rocaille, Louis XV, Louis XIV, Parisian, Baroque, Empire, Romantic, Georgian, Neoclassical, Southern Living, Renaissance, Victorian, Regency, European, Old World, English Country, Tudor, Manor House and Traditional. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this oversized silk Persian rug will bring vibrant life where it is displayed.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, pink coral, rose, salmon, ink blue, black, red, tan, light green, baby blue, sage, and brown with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted silk.
Made in Iran.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x 20 Rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet Vintage Turkish Rug, Cream Wool Living Room Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Beautifully handwoven patterns of floral and paisley designs sit on a background of cream and beige to create this stunning all-over design area rug. This vintage rug has been handmade carpet by Turkish artisans, made with handspun wool, which has been dyed with organic vegetable dyes. These extra-large rugs...
Category
1960s Turkish Rococo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
19th Century Aubusson Carpet by Stark
By Stark
Located in Bronx, NY
Provenance: a Park Avenue Collection
A beautiful, late 19th century French Aubusson carpet having lush, leafy rose branches on the cream fiel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Signed Vintage Pastel Persian Shirfar Tabriz Wool and Fine Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21676 Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Rug, 05'10 x 09'06. Crafted by the skilled hands of Shir Far, a revered master weaver hailing from Tabriz, Iran, this vintage Persian Tabriz rug embodies the essence of exquisite artistry and timeless elegance. Shir Far is renowned for his unparalleled craftsmanship, distinguished by high-quality materials, distinctive designs, and captivating color combinations. His hallmark, a signature cartouche inscription delicately centered within the guard border, serves as a testament to his mastery and attention to detail.
Intricately designed with a touch of Rococo opulence, this hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz rug exudes an air of timeless elegance. The allover floral motif, delicately woven in soft pastel hues, evokes a sense of refined grandeur reminiscent of Rococo aesthetics. At the heart of the rug lies a cusped medallion, surrounded by a lush floral featuring blooming palmettes, curled sickle leaves, and cascading arabesque vines adorned with peonies, carnations, and lotus flowers. The medallion's ornate design is further accentuated by dramatic corner spandrels, boasting intricate baroque elements that set the stage for an abundance of flower garlands and organic leafy mounds.
Encapsulating the floral medallion is a border adorned with a variation of Rococo-inspired floral motifs, delicately intertwined with inner and outer botanical floral guard bands. The border exudes decadent beauty, framing the rug with a sense of lavishness and refinement characteristic of Rococo design. The dreamy color palette, with its soft pastel tones, adds to the rug's allure, creating a harmonious balance between elegance and subtlety. With its elaborate detailing and sophisticated design, this vintage floral Persian rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century French Figurative Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century French Tapestry
Measures: 7'10" x 8'6".
Category
Late 19th Century French Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French tapestry.
Measures: 5'7" x 6'8".
Category
Early 20th Century French Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century, French, Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Aubusson rug
France, 1870
Beige and pink floral design
Dimensional border
21'4" x 12'10".
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 18th Century French Tapestry ( 3' X 6' - 90 X 185 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th Century French Tapestry
3' X 6' - 90 X 185
Category
Early 1700s French Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1970s Signed Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78172 Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Rug 08'01 x 12'00. Fashioned by the skilled expertise of Shir Far, a respected master weaver originating from Tabriz...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Fine Distressed Cyrus Crown Kerman Square Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Starburst roundel center medallion with Rococo stylization and intricate detailing atop a thousand flower stylized main field with corner spandrel overlays inwardly directed and tref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1980s Signed Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Palatial Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77437 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug, 15'10 x 26'07. Bedizened with intricate embellishments and balanced symmetry, this vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar rug, crafted from hand-kno...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Antique Distressed Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Ornate oversized medallion with bursting floral contour in scalloped and trefoil orientation wrapped by intricate Rococo stylized outlines atop a predominantly open field. Colors ...
Category
Early 18th Century Persian Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hamadan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversize roundel center medallion with rococo stylized outlines atop a heavily abrashed, predominately open, field. Colors and shades include: Faded denim...
Category
1930s Persian Rococo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Mahal Square Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Scrolling oversized serrated leaves and arabesques paired with wreath design elements with hints of rococo stylization. Colors and shades include: An...
Category
1920s Persian Rococo Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Antique Rugs Handknotted Oriental Area Green Wool Carpet
Located in Hampshire, GB
This traditional rare Antique area Rug is a rine example of rugs woven in the 1880s and features a red background with geometric motifs woven in accents of contrasting beige and brow...
Category
1880s Armenian Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Organic Material, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
ESPOIR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Rust & Ivory Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
Small Square Rug Silk Handmade Carpet, Oriental Red Cream Wool Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This luxurious square rug was woven by hand in Azerbaijan and features a large medallion design. Featuring highly-decorative floral pattern, an elegant medallion design and layered r...
Category
Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
CHARMANTE Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Wool & Silk Rug by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
Oriental Runner Rug, Handmade Long Hallway Carpet / Stairway Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This handmade carpet is perfect for use as a living room rug. The layered border is beautifully woven with a repeat pattern throughout. The contrast between the deep red and beige hu...
Category
1990s Pakistani Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
19th Century French Aubusson Napoleon III Carpet ( 11' x 13' 7" - 335 x 415 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Aubusson Napoleon III Carpet ( 11' x 13' 7" - 335 x 415 )
Category
1870s French Rococo Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
L'AMOUR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Wool and Silk Rug by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Design & Ottoman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77476 vintage Turkish Silk Hereke prayer rug with Tree of Life Design and Ottoman style. Give the look of woven wonders and warmth with this hand kno...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
MEILEUR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Taupe & Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
FABULEUX Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug, Blue & Taupe Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk, Bamboo
TRESOR Hand Knotted French Rococo Inspired Rug in Beige & Blue Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
L'Ornement collection is an ode to the most celebrated French art movement, Rococo. It is a feast for the eyes filled with romantic designs, dramatic patterns, ebullience and opulenc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo, Wool, Silk
20th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aubusson rugs originate from the small town Aubusson on the Creuse River in central France. These rugs can be distinguished by their romantic Rococo style.
This Aubusson was wove...
Category
20th Century French Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Small Turkish Silk Rug, Handmade Carpet Oriental Rug Tree of Life
Located in Hampshire, GB
This elegant Silk rug was woven by hand with the finest organic materials. The central design has been woven on a black-brown background with cream and beige accents that make up the magnificent tree design with intricate flowers and leaves woven throughout. This is then framed by a repeat pattern border woven in the same accents. The bold design and simple colour palette in this piece make it the perfect accent accessory.
The raw materials used are of the finest quality, with only the best hand-spun Silk and cotton which have been dyed with organic dyeing techniques and delicately woven on looms to create this elegant piece. Constructed with a traditional hand-knotting technique which has been used for generations due to the durable rugs the technique produces.
Place this piece in a classic interior or a sophisticated modern style for an instant uplift. This fine silk rug can be used as a bedroom rug, living room rug or hallway rug. This piece is in excellent condition, clean and ready for use in any home or office environment.
Small Turkish silk...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Rococo Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brown Light Rust Antique Scatter Size Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a scatter size Persian rug from the early 20th century
Measures: 3'5'' x 4'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Vienna Secession Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Handwoven European Design Flat Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful Vienna decorative design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Vienna Secession 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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