20th Century Rugs and Carpets

Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug. Size: 13'6" × 21'5" (411 × 652 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the rust field with a delicately-drawn overa...

Kashan Rug Antique Cira 1930s

Late 20th-century narrow Tibetan Runner Measures: 1'7'' x 8'4''

Handwoven Mid-Century rug by Swedish Textile designer Aina Kånge with a blue, brown, and white shades in a neo classic inspired pattern. As usual in Aina Kånge designs the pattern is...

Hand-embroidered large Suzani textile made from the middle of the 20th century featuring a wild animal human pictorial motif on a pink ground Me...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 9" Chinese Rugs & Carpet: 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...

Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900

Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1950, this 4×5 vintage tapestry is a signed collectible from Andre Maurice, a distinguished French visual artist known for his sig...

Mid-Century Turkish Runner with an all-over tulip motif in olive green and brown. 3'5'' x 6'7''

Edward Fields rug or tapestry, c.1970s, USA. This hand knotted wool rug features varying pile heights that add depth and texture to the piece. Its color ranges in tones of brown, car...

A glamorous octagon shaped early 20th century Savonnerie carpet i Size: 7'8" x 7'9" The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile car...

A Chinese silk pictorial rug. On a border-less burgundy red ground, 11 Immortals stand on clouds .Each immortal has its own unique colorful outfit o...

In the realm of Swedish craftsmanship, the 1950s saw the creation of a masterpiece: a 6X10 Rolakan Rug designed by Rakel Karlander. Adorned with hues of Bermuda Blue and Forever Blue...

Beautiful high quality wall rug from 1960,s. Hand-knotted of 100% wool. This thick Long Pile Wall-Rug creates a harmonious and natural atmosphere in the space. Made in Finland. Len...

Ege Tæpper Sun Burst Rug, Ege Rya, Late 1960s-early 1970s The Ege Tæpper wool rug is a wonderful example of this iconic Scandinavian Modern Rug...

Discover the elegance of Persian Dorokhsh featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and Navy BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.

Originating circa 1980-1990, a tribal piece joining our prestigious collection of vintage flatweaves—a collectible Persian Sofreh curation among our latest. The 3x3 piece enjoys an o...

Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with 2 cats going on a shopping adventure together on a beige field. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...

77339 Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with French Provincial and Rococo Style 03'01 x 12'05. French Provincial and Rococo Romanticism meets timeless Anatolian tradition in t...

74093 Vintage Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'00 x 11'05. Like parchment faded by time and sunlight, this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfolds with a quie...

The carpets of the Tuareg, who are cattle herding nomads inhabiting a vast expanse of the Sahara desert, are among the most exciting group of weavings to appear on the market. These ...

Kandinsky, Wassily (1866-1944) Tapestry “Small Worlds I”, tufted wool after a work from 1922, sign./dat., on verso with adhesive label “EGE AXMINISTER A...

A vintage Tibetan Art Deco accent rug designed and signed by Nini Ferrucci, and handmade during the late 20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 8' 3"

Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryLight BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.

This vintage Moroccan Aït Sgougou rug displays a complex snapshot of rural life in vivid color. Architectural forms and animal effigies are interspersed among other abstracted Berber...

Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Bird Figurines, Excellent Condition, Clean, Evenly Worn, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...

A four lobed, nearly open, apricot field is centered on a vase on stand with flowering bouquet, rocks and more flowers fill the blue corners of this 1920s Chinese carpet in the Art D...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Morocco circa 1950-1960, this 3x6 vintage Moroccan rug is an extremely rare piece like so few of its provenance. On the Design: Admirers...

Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 11' 10" x 16' 6" - 360 x 503 cm)

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...

This is an Antique Unique Sarkoy (Sharkoy or Sarköy) Kilim rug from Western Turkey with a rare and beautiful color composition. Sarkoy kilims are very finely woven in slitweave in a...

This vintage rug and floor covering is a 7x8 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and camel leather in Mauritania circa 1950-1960, its natural mat...

Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.

Beautiful Berber kilim rug with a multicolored pattern, wool on cotton, handwoven in Maroc. Very good condition, cleaned. Dimensions : 206x97cm

The only dark colors are the wandering corals vines outlining the corners. The beige subfield is internally hooked, stepped and end-pointed. Pale straw accents. Sandy border with bro...

This is a pure kilim from Konya, Ventral Anatolia, Turkey and woven with undyed wool. It has been cleaned and ready to go onto a floor.

Nice Afghan rug with a beautiful design and colors with orange, blue, green and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.

Bring home a piece of history with our antique Caucasian Karabagh carpet. Hand-knotted with exquisite craftsmanship, this rustic wool rug emanates the charm of tribal heritage. Originating from the Caucasus region in Azerbaijan, this rug boasts a traditional central medallion design, a testament to its rich cultural heritage. Crafted in the 1980s, it's in excellent condition, offering the allure of a new rug with the character of age. These carpets are made of all organic material including hand spun organic wool and natural vegetable dyes so they are eco friendly and pet friendly items without any harm for human. Measuring 236x173cm, this rectangular rug features a captivating blend of blue and pink hues, adding warmth and vibrancy to any space. Its traditional style effortlessly complements a variety of decor themes, making it a versatile addition to your home. Whether you're looking to add a touch of history to your living room or infuse your bedroom with rustic charm, this antique Caucasian Karabagh blue medium sized carpet is sure to be a cherished centerpiece. Experience the timeless beauty of oriental rugs with this exceptional piece. Upgrade your home decor with the allure of tradition and craftsmanship embodied in our antique pink carpet...

This suzani is embroidered on a silk background. It is an early 20th c example of probably Ferghana Valley suzanis in Uzbekistan.

Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1950-1960, this 4×6 vintage tapestry is a signed collectible from the mid-century Aubusson works of French weaver Jean Lurcat. O...

Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Animal Figurines and Geometric Design, Good Condition, Clean, Evenly Worn, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool ...

Contemporary Turkish rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe for humans and pets alike. It features...

A vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug by Alice Walleback dating back to 1960s with woven initials (AW) at a lower corner. Size: 6.5" × 10.3" (199 × 315 cm) It is in excellent origina...

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...

1930s American Braided Rug ( 6' - 183 R )

A bold and beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a mint green field with large auspicious floral clusters including peonies and chrysanthemums, and all woven in brig...

20329 Reversible Vintage Berber Moroccan Kilim Rug with Boho Chic Tribal Style 06'03 x 12'05. ​​Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with soft colors and tribal...

2'10 X 11'11". Even today, Oushak rugs are still the first choice of professional interior designers. Sometimes this is because when grading Oushak carpets, carpet connoisseurs will ...

1st quarter of the 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug square rug Details rug no. j3746 size 5' 3" x 6' (160 x 183 cm)

20455 Vintage Moroccan Azilal Rug, 03'09 x 06'00. Step into the vibrant world of Moroccan maximalist boho with our meticulously hand-knotted wool Azilal rug—a masterpiece that transc...

Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'5''.

An antique Persian Malayer small throw rug handmade during the early 20th century with a rustic design of animals and flowers, and a pictorial depiction of the Classic Persian lion...

Beautiful Vintage Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has classic green and brown hues throughout the floral design. This rug measures 7'2" X 10'1...

Beautiful Aubusson style tapestry with nice design with a gallant scene and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton. Size: 100 x 140 cm.

4' x 6'7. A wonderful example of a Chinese Art Deco style rug woven circa 1920 with a plain navy ground encircled by flowers and stars in a variety of soft and gentle colors.

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-...

Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner Size: 11'7" × 19'3" (353 × 586 cm) An early 20th century hand-knotted wool antique Persian rug. The rug displays alternatin...

This oriental rug for sale was woven in Asian Anatolia, Turkey in the historic city of Hereke. In the mid-19th century, Sultan Abdul Majid proclaimed Hereke to be the royal weaving village. The small rugs were woven there were considered the finest in the world. All examples of this woven rug used select Borsa silk which is the finest quality carpet silk. The Sultan required that all of the silk rugs woven in Hereke had to be signed with the name Hereke. These oriental rugs were regularly woven for the aristocracy in Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. The design of this luxury rugs is unique because it is an interpretation of the famous 17th-century Mughal carpet from India. The Mughal carpet was exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum and was illustrated in the book called Flowers Under Foot, published by the Museum. The gold rug has 1200 knots per square inch, and the entire field is woven of silver/metallic thread. The signature of these patterned rugs (see detail photos) is written in Ottoman script and says Use Ipek, which was the premier workshops in Hereke during the 1970s. Pure Silk Rugs, Metallic Pictorial Turkish Rugs...