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18cen Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais 89x88cm Silk 3x3
Located in New York, NY
18th. Century Extraordinaire Antique French Tapestry Louis XVI Beauvais Silk 3' x 3' 89cm x 88cm "This is an extremely fine Authentic Antique French B...
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1790s Belgian Louis XVI Antique More Carpets

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Silk

Wild Vietnamese Cheetah Hooked Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century one of a kind Hooked Rug with 10 cheetahs on a 4 long branches on a green and black large leaf pattern Measures: 5' x 8'.   
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Black Forest More Carpets

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Wool

Aubusson Style Handwoven Wool Area Rug 12' x 18'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting by Russian theatre artist Ludmila Slavinsky who imbued an Empire Aubusson design with the drama of a set for the B...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style and Pagoda Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77408 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style and Pagoda Design 08'03 x 09'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a large pictorial scene of a pagod...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

Whirlwind Gray All Wool Hand Knotted Floral Motif Oushak Round Rug 9'10" x 9'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

1970s English Art Moderne Tufted Carpet by Ron Nixon (9'3" x 11'9" - 282 x 358)
Located in New York, NY
Wool pile on a cotton canvas ground, jute lining. This borderless English carpet is stamped on the jute verso lining “Designed and made by Ron Nixon”. The ab...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Blue Silk with Wool Erased Rosette Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'9" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Ararat Rugs Collection, Modern Carpet & Kilim Pile Rug, Brown Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Modern flatwoven Kilim Rug from Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. It is a modern new Kilim that combines modern design while sticking to traditional Ki...
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2010s Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber

Turkish Vintage Kilim Rug with in Taupe, Brown, Faint Gray Blue, and Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist stripe design Kilim from Turkey, Keivan Woven Arts/rug EN-1768322, country of origin/type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950 This vintage flat-woven Kilim runner features a mi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Rare Antique Aubusson Rug Burgundy Carpet, Large Wool Tapestry Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Featuring intricately woven motifs and emblems on a mixture of Burgundy Beige backgrounds through the centre. A highly detailed layered border then encloses the handmade carpet. This...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Customizable Size ClassiCon St. Tropez Rug in 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. Some of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century William Morris Donegal Carpet 10x13 Tan & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
21st century hand-woven Recreation of an antique Irish Donegal Carpet. Created by our in-house designers and woven by our expert weavers in Turkey with hand-spun vegetable-dyed wools. Collection: Ashly Donegal Masters Actual size: 9'10" x 12'9" Thickness: 1/4" Colors: Tan, Light blue, orange, moss green Origin: Turkey Design: Irish Donegal This area rug has a tan background with a light blue and green border. This William Morris Donegal inspired rug has been handwoven on our own looms by our master weavers in Turkey. It is made with all-natural veg dyes all hand-spun wool pile and the foundation (fringe) is made of Hemp. This has a 1/4" pile and a handle of an antique Donegal rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

White Sickle Leaf Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Oriental XL Runner Rug 2'7"x23'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Tribal Inspired Customizable Linaje Gray, Black and Gold Cowhide Runner Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
The Tribal inspired Linaje merge mid-century inspired gold accents with simple yet compelling geometric shapes and clean lines. The result is a bold statement rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Gray Lava Design Sari Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Goose Gray White Wash Peshawar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 10'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Afghan Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug in Natural Brown Mustard Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Jute

Palace Size Antique French Aubusson Rug Charles X Aubusson Oversized Aubusson
Located in New York, NY
About Us~ Welcome to Antique Rug Collection. Your #1 Source for handmade Antique Rugs & Tapestries at great prices, curated by leading industry expert. We are a 6th Generation antiqu...
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1830s French Antique More Carpets

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Wool

1880 Antique Caucasian Rug Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug Geometric
Located in New York, NY
Antique Caucasian Pinwheel Kazak Rug Rare Wool Tribal 4 x6 (3'7" x 5'8") 109cm x173cm Circa 1880 "This is a rare Antique Caucasian Pinwheel K...
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1880s European Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Beige Hand Knotted Soft Shiny Wool The Sunset Rosettes Runner Rug 2'9"x15'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Silk

8.4x12 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Large Wool Rug from Turkey / Milas, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Runner with Mina Khani Pattern, Extra-Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77395, vintage Persian Heriz runner with Mina Khani pattern, extra-long Hallway runner 03'00 x 17'04. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner features a lively all-over M...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

New Modern Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
21649 New Modern Abstract Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, 10'00 x 13'00. Immerse yourself in a world where fine art and ancestral craftsmanship converge—this hand-knotted modern abstract Be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Room Size Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Persian Sarouk rug with a classic blue center medallion on an open field with a camel border. Accents of soft blue appear in a lot of areas in the rug as well. 8' x 10'
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Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Room Size Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Room Size Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Boujad Rug with Tribal Style, Colorful Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
20733, Vintage Moroccan Boujad Rug with Tribal Style, Colorful Moroccan Berber Carpet. This hand-knotted wool vintage Moroccan Boujad rug h...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Shiraz Rug 1'8'' x 3'10''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Shiraz rug measures: 1'8'' x 3'10''.
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1970s Persian Vintage More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Blue Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Distressed Shaved Down Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74938 Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07. Steeped in the mystique of Persia’s storied past, this Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz r...
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Late 19th Century Persian Regency Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Carpet Glitch Round Quarter in Non-slip Polyester & Polyamide by Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Images of charming coloured flowers are stretched in lines to reveal their beautiful colours. It is as if the image of the flowers are not downloaded correct on your computer screen....
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian More Carpets

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Polyester

Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rag Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21607 Vintage Berber Moroccan Boucherouite Rag Rug, 03'00 x 05'11. Uniquely woven with recycled materials, such as cotton and wool, these Boucherouite Moroccan rugs display a colorful boho...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool, Fabric, Cotton

Antique French Tapestry 18th Century Handwoven Wool & Silk
Located in New York, NY
Rare 18th century Tapestry handwoven Wool & Silk Flemish Tapestry 4x9. 102cm x 265cm "This is a very fine authentic antique Flemish tapestry made of Wool & Silk, depicting a h...
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1790s French Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Djoharian Collection Pure Mohair Tulu Rug Turkish Angora Shag Pile Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Pure Mohair Tulu Rug Turkish Angora Shag Pile Carpet Exquisit Turkish Mohair Tulu rug. Perfect condition and lustrous shiny Mohair pile. Very heavy Quality, pil...
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20th Century Turkish Tribal More Carpets

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Mohair, Angora

Angora Oushak Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th Century One of a Kind Turkish Oushak Rug with the finest angora hand-woven wool in ivory, apricot, and brown Measures: 11'10'' x 15'3'' Oushak rugs are prized for their...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency More Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Paradise Tree of Life Tabriz Rug with Phoenix & Leopards, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rare Paradise Tree of Life Tabriz With Phoenix, Leopards, Fawn, & Roosters Camel Ground & Bakshayesh Blue Border About: Art collector's paradise tree of life tabriz that you will s...
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20th Century Tabriz More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Lapse 2 Rug Designed by Duccio Maria Gambi in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
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2010s Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Signed Svenska Blå Hemslöjd Vintage Blue Swedish Rollakan, 05'06 x 07'10
Located in Dallas, TX
78823 Svensk Hemslojd Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. A handwoven wool Svensk Hemslojd vintage Swedish rollakan rug designed by Gitt Grannsjo-Carlsson is a traditional S...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77644 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 09'03 x 12'04. Hailing from the Heris region in northwest Iran, Persian Heriz rugs are celebrated for their precise geometric patterns and meticulous...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Berber Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Abstract Expressionist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21140 Oversized Abstract Moroccan Rug, 13'04 x 17'04. Emulating Wabi-Sabi and Abstract Expressionist style, this hand knotted wool oversized Berber Moroccan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The perfectly imperfect tribal design and intense earthy color palette woven into this piece work together creating a bold, expressive look. An allover pattern composed of unusual geometric shapes, short horizontal bands of color, and ambiguous tribal motifs are sporadically dispersed across the beige backdrop. Reflecting elements of Abstract Expressionism and a bold art form, this authentic Berber carpet draws inspiration from Ad Reinhardt, Fernand Leger, Clyfford Still and Helen Frankenthaler. It is truly 'Art You Can Walk On'! Perfect for adding organic textile sensations to living room, family room, bedroom, home office, large library or study, studio, game room, billiards room, playroom, children's area, home theater, large entertaining space, hotel lobby, or a lounge area. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Cubism, Orphism, Abstract Expressionism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Futurism, Cubist, Retro, Modernism, Contemporary, Expressionist, Postmodern, Art Moderne, Hygge, Mys, Mysigt, Tribal, Boho Chic, Bohemian, Nomadic, Midcentury Modern, Industrial, Loft, Urban, and Eclectic. Iconic in its styling, this modern Moroccan rug would also complement esoteric ambiences from avant-garde estate homes, contemporary chateaus, and ultramodern coastal villas to luxury ski chalets, exclusive hunting lodges and affluent mountainside manor found in Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Wyoming, or the Adirondacks. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, navy blue, brick red, charcoal, ink blue, gold, rose, mauve, lavender, gray, and light green with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Morocco. Berber Tribes of Morocco. Measures: 13'04 x 17'04. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 13 x 17 Rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
53662 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Biophilic Design 05'02 x 07'10. With its simplicity, geometr...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Natural sheep skin origin: paris france Size at widest points : 45” x 31” / shortest width 23” Center to Center of skin 41” x 26” A gorgeous dark mocha...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Sheepskin

Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
Natural Sheep Skin Rug or Throw
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Malayer rug with dominant shades in brown and orange Measures: 10'8'' x 13'4''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad More Carpets

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Wool

Large New Zealand Wool Carpet 'La Figura' After Artwork by Picasso Made by Desso
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful pure New Zealand wool carpet is based on the original painting “La Figura” of 1927 by Pablo Picasso. It was made by Desso, a pro...
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1990s Dutch Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Garden Panel Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78019 Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug, 08'11 x 12'00. Romanian kilim rugs are traditional flat-woven rugs crafted using wool, cotton,...
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Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

6x10.5 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Light Blue 4 Modern Interiors
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

Contemporary Turkish Tulu Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind late 20th century Turkish Tulu room size wool rug. A fun rug to work around. Measures: 8'6'' x 10'8''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Ebony and Ivory Abstract Carpet with Modern Style
By Franz Kline, Fernand Léger
Located in Dallas, TX
30877 new Contemporary abstract rug, 09'02 x 12'01. Showcasing conceptual style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted contemporary abstract rug pushes the boundaries of d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement More Carpets

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Wool

Colorful Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
Full Pile Chinese intermediate size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring a bright yellow border and gray field. Very unique colors and in great condition. Measur...
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic room size decorative Persian Qum rug. 7'9'' x 11'7'' Qum weavers are known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
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20th Century Persian American Classical More Carpets

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Wool

Large Carpet of 1980, Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large carpet of 1980, Italian design, kandinsky style. Synthetic fabric.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage More Carpets

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Resin

New Moroccan Rug Inspired by Alberto Giacometti Dogon Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
80530, new contemporary Moroccan rug inspired by Alberto Giacometti Dogon Tribe. This hand knotted wool contemporary Moroccan rug features elongated silhouettes in a dark pink-scale palette against a solid creamy-beige backdrop. With cool Jazz Age style and reminisce of Giacometti, this contemporary Moroccan rug evokes a musical oeuvre that'll make you sing the blues. The cream and dark pink figures wear shirts and pants with smart dress shoes or dresses with pumps. All the figures are tightly coiffed or wear their hair short. This unique carpet design draws its inspiration from a combination of the Dogon people, Alberto Giacometti (Swiss sculptor), and Étienne de Silhouette, a French finance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Tribal Geometric American Navajo Rug
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative 20th century American Navajo rug with an all-over geometric tribal design in brown, charcoal, camel, and ivory Measures: 3' x 3'8''.  
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20th Century American Native American More Carpets

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Wool

16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Carpet Fragment. 3 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and Highly Collectible Antique 16th Century Ming Dynasty Dragon Chinese Fragment, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 16th Century. Si...
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16th Century Chinese Other Antique More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis p.a.n.e Black and White Pattern Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-for education. Size: 7.5' x 9.8' ft. A (125.000 knots/sqm approximate) A geometric design inspired by traditional Italian stone flooring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Cotton

Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
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Early 20th Century American Classical More Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Soumak Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
A Soumak rug is a type of handwoven textile known for its distinctive pattern and intricate craftsmanship. Originating from the Caucasus region, these rugs are typically made using a...
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2010s Indian More Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Antique Donegal Rug Arts & Crafts Rug European Art Nouveau Rug
Located in New York, NY
13'x20' Antique Rare Antique European Donegal Rare Arts & Crafts rug Art Deco Rug Art Nouveau Handmade Rug "This is an exquisite, rare size antique...
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1920s European Arts and Crafts Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Room size Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Classic formal style Persian Tabriz rug. 7'6'' x 10'8''
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Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Lavender Pink Anatolian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug Details rug no. r5278 size 2' 7" x 3' 11" (79 x 119 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Tibetan Brown Rug with Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76595 Vintage Tibetan Brown Rug with Minimalist Style. Take a timeless, tailored modern design, mix in a dash of abrash and variegated shades of warm brown in this vintage Tibetan ru...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern More Carpets

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Wool

3.2x5.5 Ft Antique Caucasian Shirvan Bidjov Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A dazzling antique Caucasian rug from Kuba district in the North East Azerbaijan with a pleasing "abraj" and all natural dyes. Wonderful design elements include small zoomorphic feat...
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1880s Caucasian Kazak Antique 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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