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Zabihi Collection Brown Vintage Turkish Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A small room-size predominantly brown Turkish rug. Measures: 7' x 9'7".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind small decorative Vintage Turkish konya runner.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

French Mid-Century Modern Rug 1950's
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning Modernist carpet with an all-over pattern composed of irregular waves in various shades of red, light grey and black on an ivory background. The 1950s were a very creative...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Striped Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51320, vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style, flat-weave rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish striped Kilim rug features double colored bands in alternatin...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Handknotted 100% Wool Rug High Pile Grey Beige Dark Grey Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand Knotted in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India. This is a high pile rug, 15mm high approx Each rug is handknotted with irregular deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

cc-tapis Brune Abeille Les Arcs Collection by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis launches the Les Arcs Collection by French designer and architect Charlotte Perriand featuring 5 new rug designs and unseen archives in an all-encompassing exhibition curated by Dan Thawley, editor in chief of magazine “A magazine curated by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Tribal Style Boho Chic Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
51283, vintage Turkish Kilim rug with tribal style boho chic flat-weave Kilim rug. This handwoven wool vintage Turkish Kilim rug features a series of stripes and bands with symbolic ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Northwest Persian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s navy ground Northwest Persian rug Details rug no. j1241 size 4' 3" x 6' 5" (130 x 196 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Chippendale More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Gold Green Antique Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sublime early 20th-century Turkish Oushak rug with a medallion and border on a gold field, accents in yellow, green, orange, and red Measures: 9'5" x 11'4".   
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Tribal Inspired Customizable Linaje Gray, Black and Gold Cowhide Runner Small
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 evoking nostalgic g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

2'5"x18' Pearl Gray Hand Knotted Oushak Floral Motifs 100% Wool XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denser Weave, Oushak with Floral Motifs, Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old we...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Persian Floral Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size Persian rug. Soft pink terra cotta field with accents of grey and blue.
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan More Carpets

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Wool

Persian Floral Rug
Persian Floral Rug
$14,000 Sale Price
22% Off
Antique Abedeh Rug With Zili Sultan Design, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Abedeh rug with the classic Zili Sultan ‘vase and peacock’ design, the rug has excellent colours on an ivory ground Circa 1900 The rug is an excellent example of type, the b...
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20th Century Unknown More Carpets

8x10.9 Ft Hand Knotted Contemporary Area Rug from Turkey / Milas, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug. This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
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Early 2000s Turkish Modern More Carpets

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Wool

14'x14' Ivory, Tabriz Vase Design, Silk With Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Tabriz Vase With Pomegranate Design, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months ...
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2010s Indian Tabriz More Carpets

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Silk

1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
90025 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'09 x 12'02. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug, dating back to the late 19th century, is a masterful representation of t...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique More Carpets

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Wool

1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
$7,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76892 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Style. Rustic and refined with understated elegance, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with traditional style featu...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

5.5x9 Ft Vintage Floral Area Rug in Gray, Hand Knotted in Turkey. Modern 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

cc-tapis Primitive Weave 3 Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 individual kn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern More Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Paddle Dhurrie Rug in Beige&White Small Pattern
Located in Madrid, ES
This Paddle Dhurrie rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. Each rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Retro Inspired Customizable Hornet Teal Cowhide Runner Medium
Located in Charlotte, NC
The retro, science fiction inspired Hornet features bold pops of vibrant colour with luxe gold detailing. Playful yet evocative, the Hornet takes its cues from the rich colours of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Antique Rugs, French Savonnerie Carpet, Beige Floral Carpet Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
During the early seventeenth century, a weaver named Pierre DuPont travelled to the Levant. Upon his return, he claimed to have discovered the technique of creating Turkish rugs. Oriental rugs were extremely expensive during Bourbon times, and a French manufactory that could create the same type of rug would lower the price significantly. Henri VI of France–the reigning monarch at the time–took advantage of DuPont’s skills and established a workshop for him at the Louvre. In 1627, King Louis XIII founded a manufactory for DuPont and his apprentice, Simon Lourdes, on the site of a defunct soap factory in the sixteenth arrondissement (also known as Quai de Chaillot). The name “Savonnerie” was born from the French word “Savon” meaning “soap.” DuPont and Lourdes worked together, weaving rugs under a royal patent for the king and other nobles until they had a falling out and split up. Lourdes remained at the Chaillot location while DuPont went to his workshops in the Louvre, though both continued to make Savonnerie rugs. Antique rugs, French Savonnerie carpet, Beige Floral carpet...
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1870s French Aubusson Antique More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material, Carbon Fiber

Jewel Green Round Customizable Trilogia Cowhide Runner Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Literally the jewel in the crown, this luscious Trilogia will reinvent and refresh your interior like nothing else. Out of this world and glam on a major scale! Art Hide cowhide r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Charcoal Customizable Trilogia Cowhide Runner Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
Literally the jewel in the crown, this luscious Trilogia will reinvent and refresh your interior like nothing else. Out of this world and glam on a major scale! Art Hide cowhide r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Geometric early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner Measures: 2'9'' x 9'5''.
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1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Chinese Red Room Size Traditional Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Antique Persian Tabriz rug in a predominant Chinese red color. Measures: 9'2'' x 13'2'' Like the majority of formal Persian carpets and cities like the Kashan, Isfahan and Sarouks. Tabriz rugs capture the sophistication and refinement of classical Safavid carpets...
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian More Carpets

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Wool

9'x11'10" Gray, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Thick and Plush Densely Woven Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Modern Abstract Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months...
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2010s Indian Modern More Carpets

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Silk

Mid-20th Century Vintage Moroccan Leather Tuareg Rug North Africa
Located in Marbella, ES
Moroccan Tuareg leather mats are made of dwarf palm tree fibers and hand woven with leather stripes, this are great to use indoor or outdoor, beautiful bro...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan More Carpets

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Leather, Straw

New Contemporary Brutalist Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style, 10'02 x 13'10
Located in Dallas, TX
80695 New Contemporary Oversized Moroccan Rug with Modern Brutalist Style 10'02 x 13'10. Recalling the Brutalist, this contemporary oversized Moroccan rug is an amalgam of Internatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Brutalist More Carpets

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Wool

1970's Rehamna Berber Moroccan Carpet, Maximalist Style Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
20277 Vintage Rehamna Moroccan Rug, 05'00 x 08'01. From the sun-drenched plains of Rehamna east of Marrakech emerges a rug that defies expectations with its rich and eclectic designs...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

New Contemporary Orange Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'10
Located in Dallas, TX
31077 Vintage-Inspired Modern Orange Oushak Rug, 12'00 x 14'10. Modern Indian Oushak rugs are contemporary hand-knotted rugs crafted in India, inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

11'10"x14'10" Mineral Gray Pure Wool Hand Knotted Angora Oushak Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Angora Oushak, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanshi...
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2010s Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Persian Pelas Handwoven Flatweave Multi-Stripe Blue and Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Pelas flatweave rug is made in Iran with the finest hand-carded, hand spun wool. The subtle palette is a product of all natural dy...
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2010s Persian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Cuenca Spanish Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76742 Vintage Cuenca Spanish Rug, 12’01 x 14’11. Hand-knotted Spanish Cuenca rugs are luxurious, intricately designed rugs that originate from the city of Cuenca, Spain. These rugs a...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Cuenca Spanish Rug
Vintage Cuenca Spanish Rug
$15,679 Sale Price
36% Off
Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60968 Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug 05'00 x 11'04. With its lovingly time-worn composition and rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Malay...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Rug. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi More Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, Extra-Long Hotel Size Aisle Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60735 Antique Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug, 05'00 x 21'09. Emulating timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this antique Persian Mashhad rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The open coveted field and earthy colorway woven into this piece work together creating a regal, elegant look. A Herati border enclosed with burgundy wine meander guard borders create a refreshing finish to this antique Mashhad runner. The highly effective use of negative space from the open tan field ensures the elegant border takes center stage. Due to an artful balance of timeless style and decadence, this extra-long Persian gallery rug is capable of a variety of successful design applications, particularly in interiors wanting a scaled back yet elevated look with an appreciation for the subtleties of a sophisticated aesthetic.​ Perfect for stair tread runner, an extra-long hallway, entryway or grand foyer, corridor, grand parlor, home office, academic library, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent in a formal dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or placed in a boutique hotel lobby. With its versatility and simple approach, this extra-long antique Persian runner...
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian More Carpets

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Wool

Modern Oushak Design Beige and Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oushak Design beige and brown handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'2" × 17'0" (371 × 518 cm). Elegance offered by new rugs cannot be found anywhere else. Inspired b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

New Earth-Tone Organic Moroccan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80795 New Earth-Tone Organic Modern Moroccan Rug, 08'04 x 09'06. A poetic ode to symmetry and spontaneity, this hand knotted wool Organic Modern Moroccan rug draws from the quiet rhy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement More Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Rya Water Bungalow Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous small plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century Measures: 1'10” x 3'9” Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic and each have their own ch...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Adirondack More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Carpet, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
51430 Vintage Turkish Yastik Rug, 01'08 x 03'03. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Yastik rug showcases a bold, graphic design that bridges traditional motifs with a modern aest...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak More Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Ivory Tabriz Haji Jalili Fine Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An authentic late 19th century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili rug. Finely woven with excellent pile throughout. Check close-up images to see quality and colors. 2'7'' x 16'9''
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74250 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Woven in the golden age of Anatolian rug craftsmanship, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak rug...
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Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial More Carpets

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Wool

2'9"x14' Blue, Nain Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool Hand Knotted XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
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2010s Indian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 8' 11" x 11' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Pictorial Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design. Measures: 9' 6" x 12' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco More Carpets

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Wool

Signed Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61187 Late 19th Century Signed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'02 x 16'09. Woven with the echoes of Persia’s grand artistic legacy, this magnificent Late 19th Century Persian Kerman rug pays homage to one of the most celebrated masterpieces in textile history—the Ardabil carpet...
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Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique More Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Anatolian tribal room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 1" x 15' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Navy Blue Antique Caucasian Kazak Wool Hand Knotted Signed and Dated 1929 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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1920s Azerbaijani Medieval Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

6x8.7 Ft Hand Knotted Vintage Turkish Milas Rug, 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, Cotton

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Black and White Abstract Rhino
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. As its handwoven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
20358 Vintage Red Moroccan Rug, 06'00 x 14'05. Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of this hand knotted wool vintage Berber red Moroccan rug, where a tapestry of animals and ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

NDP48 Woollen Carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design Collection/Memphis
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
NDP48 woollen carpet by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Post Design collection/Memphis A woollen carpet handcrafted by different Nepalese artisans. Made in a limited edition of 36 signed...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Carpets

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Wool

Ivory Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Mint Condition Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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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1920s Persian Medieval Vintage More Carpets

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Wool

Earth-Tone Erik Lundberg Skogsstjärnan Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78253 Erik Lundberg Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 06'10 x 09'04. Erik Lundberg is a notable Swedish textile artist known for his contributions to modern Scandinavian textile de...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Carpets

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Wool

Zeki Muren-Kandinsky Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52656 Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Art Deco style. Drawing inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky, this hand knotted wool Zeki Muren distressed vintage Turkish Si...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Expressionist More Carpets

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Wool

Black, gray tessellation Trellis Cowhide Area Floor Rug Large
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crammed with color, this new release under our Alta line will add spades of charisma and sophistication to your interior. Black is combined with natural grey shades to create a one-o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco More Carpets

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Cowhide

5.2x9 Ft Geometric Vintage Handmade Wool Kilim, Flat-Weave Carpet, Anatolian Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally. Ideal for both residential and comme...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53745 Vintage Persian Khorassan Pictorial rug 09'04 x 12'03. Full of tiny details with a pictorial scene, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Khorassan rug is unlike any other as ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Khorassan More Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Afghan Kilim Rug with Southwestern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80134 Vintage Afghani Kilim rug, 03'03 x 05'05. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this handwoven wool vintage Afghan kilim rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Kilim 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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