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Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th-century signed persian khorrassan rug in feminine colors. Ivory, lime green and pinks Details rug no. 8473 size 9' 6" x 14' 4" (290 x 437 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic More Carpets

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17th Century Persian Esfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...
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17th Century Persian Islamic Antique More Carpets

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9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Bokhara Runner with Southwest Boho Chic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77798 vintage Pakistani Jaldar Bokhara Runner with Southwest Boho Chic style 02'08 x 17'09. Effortless beauty and simplicity meet southwest desert boho ...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Rug Collection Antique Turkish Melas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful 20th century Turkish Melas scatter size rug. Measures: 3' x 4'7''.
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20th Century Turkish Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Gray Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Rug / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in (3.05 m x 5.26 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x10' Thunder Gray Modern Abstract Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Thunder Gray, Modern Abstract Design, Wool and Silk, Hi-Low Pile, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transit...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Floral Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77814 vintage Chinese Floral Kilim rug 04'02 x 06'03. This hand-woven wool vintage Chinese kilim rug features a color blocked field and border festoon...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Carpets

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Vintage Chinese Floral Kilim Rug
Vintage Chinese Floral Kilim Rug
$1,279 Sale Price
20% Off
5.6x9.5 Ft Yellow Area Rug for Modern Home and Office, Handmade Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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...
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20th Century Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique English Rug. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique English rug, Country of origin: England, date circa late 19th century. Size: 2 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in (0.76 m x 1.9 m).
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Late 19th Century English Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Aubusson Rug. 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique French Aubusson Square Area Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 1870’s. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 15 ft 2 in (4.47 m x 4.62 m)
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Fine Portuguese Needlepoint Rug from the Arraiolos Factory, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Light pastel blue and beige Portuguese carpet. Interlaced flowers and garlands make up the design of the central field and other decorative elements. This carpet is ideal for a large...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese More Carpets

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Wool

2'8"x12'3" Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Golden Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Soft to the Touch, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79241 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 01'11 x 02'04. Radiating with regal elegance and old-world charm, this hand knotted wool precious antique Persian Sarouk rug is a sublime expression...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan More Carpets

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Wool

7'9"x7'9" Gray Undyed Pure Wool Grass Design Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Undyed Pure Wool, Tone on Tone, Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft 7 in (4.42 m x 6.27 m)
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20th Century Persian Khorassan More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78238 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 03'05 x 04'09. Rendered in variegated shades of red, navy blue, berry, cerulean, brown, tan, and rose wit...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
$3,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bessarabian Kilim Runner Rug.Size: 4 ft 3 in x 13 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Romania, Circa date: 1900. Size: 4 ft 3 in x 13 ft (1.3 m x 3.96 m)  
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20th Century Romanian Bessarabian More Carpets

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4'1"x10' Gray Abstract Design Wool-Silk Hi-Low Pile Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hi-Low Pile Hand Knotted Oriental Wide Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

9'x12' Gray Hand Knotted Small Box Design Silk with Textured Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
French Gray, Hand Knotted, Small and Intricate Box Tile Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transi...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner with Pink Hues
Located in New York, NY
Turkish runner with a beige field, accents in browns and pink. Measures: 3'6" x 9'5".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Zir Khaki Mashhad Rug, Art Nouveau Meets Worldly Treasures
Located in Dallas, TX
75520 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 09'07 x 12'10. Art Nouveau meets worldly treasures in this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug. The Zir Khaki design and sophisticated co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Art Nouveau More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug. 11 ft x 14 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Beautiful Antique Persian Tabriz Rug by Master Weaver Haji Jalili, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 11 ft x 14 ft 8 in (3.35 m x 4.47 m).
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique More Carpets

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Zabihi Collection Swedish Rya Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century Measures: 2'4” x 4' Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each have their own character...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Futurist More Carpets

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Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 16 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880 – Size: 13 ft 3 in x 16 ft 3 in (4.04 m x 4.95 m).
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique More Carpets

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5'1"x6'6" Red Antique Persian Lilihan Rosette Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dahlia Red, Antique Persian Lilihan, Repetitive Flower Rosette Design, Full Even Pile and Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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1920s Persian Bohemian Vintage More Carpets

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One-of-a-kind Hand Made Contemporary Eclectic Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist, the rugs in the Eclectic collection defy definition, asking instead to become intr...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Other More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Peach Orange Vintage Turkish Anatolian Mermaid Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th century Orange Coor Anatolian Turkish rug with mermaids floating around. Details rug no. j4304 size 5' 8" x 7' 4" (173 x 224 cm)
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20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

1920's Antique Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug Ganado Tradition Early 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
78559 Antique Ganado Southwestern-Style Kilim Rug, 05'01 x 05'00. Woven beneath the wide skies of the American Southwest, this handwoven wool antique textile from the Ganado regional...
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, Boho Jungalow Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
21529 Vintage Red Boujad Moroccan Rug, 06'03 x 09'06. Boho Jungalow meets nomadic charm in this hand knotted wool vintage red Moroccan rug. The essoteric symbolism and bold earthy hu...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Room Size Rustic Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persian rug, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.3 m x 4.06 m)
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19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique More Carpets

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8'x8' Green Kohinoor Herat 100% Wool Diamond Shape Design Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Sacramento Green, Kohinoor Herat, 100% Wool, Diamond Shape Repetitive Design, Borderless Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Round Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Carpet with Modern Southwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79215 Antique Rio Grande Chimayo Rug, 02'04 x 04'01. Woven in the golden light of northern New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo foothills, this antique handwoven wool Chimayo textile stands...
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 24 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Oversized Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 24 ft 2 in (4.11 m x 7.37 m)
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman More Carpets

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Customizable ClassiCon Centimetre Rug in Hand Knotted Wool by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced according to her designs: masterpieces of abstract textile art made of 100% pure new wool, hand knotted and processed to the highest quality. Designed for the Salon of the Villa E1027, the Centimetre Rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Carpets

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Wool

9'x12'3" Cumin Brown Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cumin Brown, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Borderless, Tone on Tone, Denser Weave, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile hei...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21567 vintage Berber Moroccan rug with Tribal style 02'07 x 06'02. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Moroccan rug is a captiva...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

2'7"x6' Gray and Blue Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Gray and Blue, Abstract Design Hi-Low Pile, Wool and Silk Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Pri...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

3'1"x19'4" Lake Blue Afghan Peshawar Birds Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lake Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Hunting Scene Turkish Hereke Rug. 17' 2" x 23' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Oversize Animal Motif Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkish Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 17 ft 2 in x 23...
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19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique More Carpets

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Wool

2'6"x5'10" Goose Gray Broken Persian Design Silk Hand Knotted Short Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Goose Gray, Broken Persian Design Tone on Tone, Silken Plant Base Silk Hand Knotted, Short Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. 170 x 240cm. Crazy, dreamlike and with a sense of humor, resembling a party: such is Jaime Hayon's new collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room size Persian 1930s Heriz Carpet Details rug no. j2672 size 11' 2" x 14' 10" (340 x 452 cm) rug type Serapi/Heriz With distinctive large scale ...
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20th Century Tudor More Carpets

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8'x8' Old Lace White Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Tebraz Vase Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Tabriz Vase Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...
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2010s Indian Tabriz More Carpets

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Silk

Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
77760 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug Inspired by Walter Nichols, 12'03 x 19'08. Aside from the rich cultural symbolism attached to each image, the ambiguo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77934 Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug, 06'00 x 08'11. Indian Dhurrie rugs, traditional flat-woven carpets made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, jute, or silk, are celebrated for their lightweight, reversible design. Handmade on looms, they feature a diverse range of geometric and floral patterns in vibrant colors, making them versatile for use as floor coverings, bedspreads, or wall hangings. Produced in regions like Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, each region offers distinctive weaving techniques and patterns that reflect its unique heritage and craftsmanship. This handwoven vintage Indian Dhurrie rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty, exuding a rustic charm. The soft color palette and elegant floral pattern blend harmoniously to create a timeless look. The abrashed beige field is adorned with an allover pattern of pink flowers featuring a blue core. Adding to its beauty, the rug is bordered by a delicate meandering floral design and striped outer border that frame it elegantly, providing definition and a sense of order. The careful arrangement of patterns and colors showcases meticulous craftsmanship. With its classic, formal design, graceful floral motifs, and well-coordinated color scheme, this vintage floral Dhurrie...
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Late 20th Century Indian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
Vintage Indian Floral Dhurrie Rug
$1,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Pictorial Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78766 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, 06'10 x 10'03. Persian Tabriz pictorial rugs with hunting scenes are exquisite works of art originating from T...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

Anatolian Kirsehir Village Prayer Rug, Vintage Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53110, vintage Anatolian Kirsehir Village Prayer rug, Turkish Pictorial rug. With its luminous warm hues and beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool vintage Anatolian Kirsehir praye...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic More Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61015 Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 09'11 x 12'09. With its effortless beauty and lovingly time-worn composition, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Tabriz rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Colorful mid-20th century Turkish accent size kilim 4'10' x 7'
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Pre-Columbian More Carpets

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Wool

6'1"x9'4" Yellow Khotan Influence Shaved Low Distressed Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Greenish Yellow, Khotan Influence, Shaved Low, Distressed, Zero Pile, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...
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2010s Indian Khotan More Carpets

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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 10'01 x 15'09
Located in Dallas, TX
78983 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 10'01 x 15'09. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a grand testament to the artistry and timeless beauty of Persian weaving tra...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz More Carpets

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Tappeto Resistente Tondo Azzurro per Indoor Outdoor di Deanna Comellini Ø250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN, brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo, allarga ancora di più gli orizzonti dell’arredo outdoor con "Hula Hoop", una collezione di tappeti contemporanei della fondatric...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wide Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Wide Persian Malayer Runner. 4'3'' x 10'8''
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

8'3"x10'2" Brown And Blue Mountain Design Flat Weave Kilim Wool Reversible Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Brown And Blue Mountain Design Flat Weave Kilim Natural Wool Reversible Hand Woven Oriental Rug. It has been Woven for months and months in the ...
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2010s Afghan Modern More Carpets

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Antique French Aubusson Rug. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Square Size Antique French Aubusson Rug, Country of Origin: France, Circa Date: Mid 19th Century. Size: 17 ft x 18 ft 5 in (5.18 m x 5.61 m) This magnificent antique french Aubusson carpet stands out as an exquisite piece for the collector of mid 19th century antiquities. The first thing that stands out is its striking use of color with bright reds and ivories against a dark background. This is only one of the many features that stands out about this impressive piece. This impressive antique French carpet was produced by the carpet works of Aubusson, France using traditional techniques that allowed them to produce antique carpets that were some of the finest in the world. The carpet features a garden lattice...
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Colorful Tree of Life Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 5’5” x 8’3”, this colorful Tree-of-Life Bakhtiari carpet is hand-knotted in blue, red, green, pink, and taupe wool and illustrates a tribal-in...
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Early 2000s Persian Bakshaish More Carpets

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Wool

1960's New Mexico Chimayo Blanket Rug with Southwest Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79084 Vintage New Mexico Chimayo Rug, 01'07 x 01'07. This exquisite handwoven wool vintage Southwestern textile from Chimayó, New Mexico is a jewel of cultural refinement—an authenti...
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian More Carpets

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Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Malayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1920 - Size: 11 ft 6 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.51 m x 6.15 m). This gorgeous antique Malayer carpet from the 192...
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, Sultry Boho Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
21312 Vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan Rug, 07'02 x 09'00. Modern luxe meets sultry boho in this hand knotted wool vintage Beni MGuild Moroccan rug. The detailed diamond design and atmos...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian More Carpets

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Wool

Antique, New and Vintage Area Rugs and Carpets for Your Home

Antique, new and vintage area rugs and carpets are a simple way to add warmth and style to any space. Area rugs can be seasonal or changed with other decorative objects to refresh an interior. Carpet piles materials can vary from wool and cotton to silk and synthetic fibers, and the purpose of a floor covering can range from reducing noise to offering a place to sit.

Vintage rugs can ground a space, and arranging furniture around them creates a measured focal point. Key furniture pieces can be placed on the rug or just the legs, such as with furniture like coffee tables in your living room.

So, how can you tell if a rug is high quality or vintage?

The three main components that determine the quality of a piece are the dyes, the wool and the number of knots per square inch. Ultimately, however, if you want to be sure the rug you’re buying is truly an antique, it is best to consult an expert.

If you want a creative design that stands out, area rugs or carpets can provide layers of color. Rugs and carpets reflect a global heritage of textiles and weaving, such as ornately patterned Persian and Indian designs. Visually striking Chinese rugs can add a delicate touch of color, while modern rugs make a statement with their geometric patterns.

Turkish rugs, with their ruby reds and misted blues, their entwined botanical designs and rhythmic geometries, are as beloved today as they were in the 13th century. The West’s current infatuation with Moroccan and North African tribal rugs stretches to the mid-20th century, when modern furniture designers embraced bold geometric patterns and even bolder palettes as counterpoints to form-follows-function interiors. Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier were among the designers who used these rustic, natural rugs to offset austere interiors.

If you properly maintain your antique and vintage rugs, they will last for many years. When you’re thinking about how to clean a rug, it is important to keep in mind that your vacuum is not too harsh for your favorite floor covering. Frequent vacuuming is in fact necessary to remove everyday dirt that otherwise wears down the pile. Omri Schwartz of Nazmiyal does, however, stipulate that “it’s best to use an ordinary suction vacuum without bristles, as the bristles can damage the rug’s pile.” Rotating the carpet every couple of years is also recommended — it ensures that the rug gets even foot traffic.

On 1stDibs, find a vintage rug or carpet to add a layer of beauty and function to your room.

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