Early 20th Century More Carpets

Spectacular and unusually fine weave large size with jewel tone colors antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, country of origin / rug type: Antique Persian rugs, date: circa 1900. Size: 1...

77541, antique Indian Agra rug with Victorian Renaissance style. Rich in color with beguiling beauty, this hand knotted wool antique Indian Agra rug beautifully embodies Victorian Re...

74845 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug Hospitality Size Carpet, 14'00 x 30'08. This hand-knotted wool highly antique Persian Sarouk palace size rug with Art Nouveau style features an intri...

78303 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'02 x 09'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug transports viewers to a bygone era of exquisite artistry and vibran...

76857 Antique Persian Lilihan Accent rug with traditional floral motif. This ornate antique Persian Lilihan rug is rendered in deep sapphire blue, garnet red and cream on a luxurious...

This beautiful antique wool area rug features a bold floral design woven symmetrically with tribal motifs throughout. Featuring a cream background with brown, pink, blue, and beige a...

70740, Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Hallway Runner. This hand knotted wool antique Malayer runner features an all-over blooming Qashqai style boteh pattern like butterflies atop p...

21686 Antique Persian Shiraz rug with Tribal Style 05'01 x 06'08. With its rustic sensibility and tribal style, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug will take on a curat...

An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 8' 2" x 11' 2".

78724 Antique Persian Farahan Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'05. A Farahan tableau rug refers to a type of Persian pictorial rug originating from the region of ...

An antique Persian Kurd runner handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 2" x 9' 11".

77483, antique Persian Heriz Area rug with Mid-Century Modern style. With timeless appeal, refined colors, and architectural design elements, this hand knotted wool antique Persian H...

An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 8' 9" x 12' 6".

An antique Persian Mashad large area rug handmade during the early 20th century in golden brown. It has a slightly weathered and distressed appeal, but...

Antique Palace Size Tabriz Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 18 ft x 25 ft (5.49 m x 7.62 m) Flowing pe...

60666 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style 10'00 x 12'03. With its perfectly worn-in charm and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool distre...

78102 antique Persian Malayer rug 04'01 x 06'05. Effortless beauty and a timeless design combined with rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug is a cap...

53694 Distressed antique Persian Mahal rug 09'09 x 11'00. Effortless beauty combined with rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted w...

60821, distressed antique Persian Shiraz rug with Garden Panel Four Seasons design. Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persi...

Beautiful Antique French Art Deco Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: France, Circa Date: 1920 –Size: 7 ft 6 in x 8 ft 10 in (2.29 m x 2.69 m).

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...

Handmade carpet muted olive green, pink and beige tones sit in harmony on this large area rug—Handwoven with the finest handspun cotton and wool dyed using organic vegetable dyes. A ...

77328 antique Chinese Art Deco oval rug with traditional chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features a plain neut...

72590 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 03'07 x 04'10. Bathed in regal tones of deep wine and sapphire, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Lilihan rug presents a radiant tableau of fl...

60869 distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with rustic Greek Mediterranean style. Emanating coastal vibes with light and airy colors, this hand-kn...

78465 Greta Skogster Antique Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'11 x 11'01. Made in the golden era of Finnish modernist textile design, this handwoven wool an...

76865, antique Persian Sarouk rug with Art Nouveau style. This highly desirable antique Persian Sarouk rug with Art Nouveau style features an impressive all-over floral design render...

Beautiful early 20th century Turkish rug with a decorative design and green and pink salmon colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...

61273 Antique-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, 08'04 x 14'06. ​Earth-tone elegance meets relaxed refinement in this hand knotted wool distressed antique-worn Malayer rug. Rendered in varie...

70718 Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, 03'00 x 04'10. Emanating the quiet elegance of a bygone era, this hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug unfolds like a page from a poetic...

72027 Antique Turkish Sparta Palace Size Rug with Luxe Victorian Style 11'01 x 20'02. Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool palace size antique Sparta rug beautifully embodies a luxe Victorian style. The abrashed navy blue field is covered in a sparse all-over floral pattern composed of roses, splayed palmettes, stylized florals, leafy tendrils, lotus blossoms, curved sickle leaves, tulips, delicate vines, and amorphous organic shapes. Floral sprigs and blossoms add interest while large sickle leaves anchor the corner spandrels. It is enclosed with a raspberry pink Herati border flanked with inner and outer rosette and leafy meander guard borders and thin subsidiary guard bands. Alluring and richly ornamented, this large antique palace rug displays all the elements of an elegant oriental carpet. With its commitment to tradition and heart full of whimsy, this antique Sparta rug can enliven nearly any opulent period-interior with color and vitality. Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, golf locker room, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Victorian, Baroque, Regency, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, English Traditional, Manor House, Medieval, Henry VIII, French, Rococo, Hepplewhite, Hollywood Regency, Queen Anne, Tudor, Chippendale, Neoclassical, Jacobean, Traditional, English Cottage, Old World, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this antique palace size rug...

78356 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 13'02 x 18'07. With timeless appeal, ornate decorative detailing, and effortless beauty, this hand knotted wool antiqu...

78029 Antique Persian Sarouk rug with Jacobean Style 04'02 x 06'06. With timeless floral design and a traditional color palette, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is ...

60846, distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with rustic Italian Tuscan style. Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Ta...

Beautiful Edouard Benedictus French Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: French Art Deco, Circa Date: 1930’s – Size: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 2 in (3.3 m x 4.01 m)

An antique Persian Sarouk room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 9' 0" x 11' 9".

74647, antique Afghani tribal rug or kitchen, bath, foyer or entryway. This hand-knotted wool antique Afghani tribal rug features a geometric pattern i...

61265 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'11 x 07'10. Antique-washed Persian Malayer rugs are from the Malayer region in western Iran that have undergone a special washing process to sof...

An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 8' 0" x 11' 5".

An antique Chinese Art Deco accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 6' 1" x 8' 5".

78523 Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug Runner, 02'07 x 20'02. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool Persian runner is ...

Malayer antique runner from Persia with geometric floral central field design, rug ZIR-58-KV-04, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1910. This antique Persian Malayer...

77557 antique Chinese Art Deco rug with Pictorial design. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug features a variety of traditional Chinese motifs spread across...

78338 Antique Persian Serapi rug, measures 11'10 x 15'10. Highlighting the coveted allover design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug is...

An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 7" x 11' 3".

74841, distressed antique Khotan Gallery rug with Pomegranate design. With its striking appeal and architectural elements of naturalistic forms, ...

An antique Chinese Ningxia square throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 3" x 2' 4" The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs...

75177, vintage Persian Mashhad rug accent rug. With its ornate detailing and well-balanced symmetry, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug highlights both Renaissance an...

Hand knotted rug from Spain Carpet from Cuenca – Antique Spanish Rug with Historical Significance Discover the fascinating world of Spanish rug craftsmanship with our high-quality carpets from Cuenca. These unique pieces combine centuries-old artisanal skills with Spanish history and are true works of art for your home. Cuenca, a picturesque city in central Spain, is renowned for its rich cultural tradition and its significant role in carpet production. The region has a long history of creating high-quality textiles dating back to the Middle Ages. The carpets from Cuenca are characterized by their intricate patterns, durable materials, and meticulous handcrafting. Historically, Cuenca was an important center for Spanish rug art, closely linked to the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid. Founded in the 18th century, the Real Fábrica de Tapices played a central role in producing magnificent carpets for royal palaces and important institutions. The tradition of this royal tapestry factory lives on in the antique Spanish carpets from Cuenca, reflecting the high quality and artistic design Spain is famous for. Our antique Spanish carpets from Cuenca are not only impressive decorative pieces but also valuable collectibles with a touch of history. They bring a regal elegance to your living room or bedroom and are an excellent choice for lovers of traditional Spanish craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in Spain’s history with an authentic carpet from Cuenca – a luxurious, timeless piece that combines history and craftsmanship in your home. Design: allover Length: 11 ft / 335 cm Width: 10 ft / 305 cm Color: Yellow, Brown, Black Material: wool Material (Warp): 100% Jute Age: Vintage, circa 1940/50's Condition: Good with age-related patina and restorations. Shape: Rectangular Fringes: No Underfloor heating: Suitable A beautiful Cuenca Spanish...

Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven circa 1900. Rug size: 4'0" x 8'0". Allover multi-color geometric diamond lattice pattern in colors of mustard, rust, green, blue, brown, ivo...

Early 20th century tribal Moroccan Kilim with tribal and geometrical design and beautiful colors with purple, orange, brown, blue, and green, entirely handwoven with wool on wool fou...

An antique Persian Senneh accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with 9 panels decorated by 2 individual design of cats. Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 3".

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...

An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with a greyish blue field and cream border. Measures: 9' 0" x 11' 8".

60960 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'04 x 08'07. Antique-washed Persian Malayer carpet runners are long, narrow rugs handcrafted in the Malayer region of western Iran and treated with a special antique washing process to achieve a distressed or aged appearance. These runners often feature intricate designs such as geometric patterns, floral motifs, or medallions, woven into a rich color palette. Antique-washed Persian Malayer carpet runners are prized for their unique aesthetic, durability, and ability to complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary, adding warmth, texture, and visual interest to any space. With rugged beauty and warm earth-tones, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Malayer runner exudes a rustic sensibility that transcends time. Its weathered appearance lends it a curated, lived-in look, evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort while infusing the space with warmth and welcomed informality. Iconic in its styling, this distressed Persian hallway runner...

78306 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 03'00 x 05'02. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Yazd rug, a masterpiece...

61195 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 09'11 x 12'07. With its traditional style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug is a captiating vision ...

51454 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 11'03. Like an ancient parchment softened by centuries, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug reveals its secrets in ...