Persian Rugs
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Persian Rugs For Sale
Price: $1 to $7,500
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Cream Red Nain Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain (9 LA) rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug. This ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Bobyrug’s distressed mid century Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Distressed mid century rustic Hamadan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours. Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Important wears
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Light Blue Sultanabad Rug with Tree of Life Design
Located in Dallas, TX
81114 Modern Light Blue Sultanabad Rug with Tree of Life Design, 07'09 x 10'00. Pakistani Sultanabad rugs are exquisite handcrafted creations originating from Pakistan and inspired b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal All Over Baluchi Rug 1960 Circe
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand-knotted by the nomads of Baluchi. The age of this rug is almost 50 years old. The base color is rust wi...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Northwest Persian Accent size rug
Details
rug no. j3778
size 4'6'' x 6'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarab Runner 30190
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
30190
Size
2' 9" X 8' 10"
Design
Sarab
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Organic Modern Muted Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
81113 Organic Modern Sultanabad Rug, 07'10 x 10'03. Pakistani Sultanabad rugs are stunning handcrafted pieces originating from Pakistan, drawing inspiration from the traditional desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
30784
Size
2' 8" X 9' 5"
Design
Kurdish
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet 2' 8" x 16'
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Persian Karaja Rug that originates from Iran in the 1930s! This rug is in near excellent condition considering its rich history and has a beautiful combination of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Very Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Isfahan Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and is made from silk&wool! It has a gorgeous design to match the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, Extremally Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tra...
Category
Late 19th Century Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Semi Antique - Rust / Pink - Serapi Heriz - Tribal Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Mid 20th Century Heriz
7' 9 x 11'
Beautiful geometric / floral style Serapi rug, that was handwoven by the Ahar tribe of Heriz. Like many Northwestern Persian rugs, this t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Runner, Vintage Runner
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Heriz runner rug that originated from Iran in the 1920s. This Rug is in excellent condition for its rich history and has only had minor repairs consistence with it...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Serab Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Serab Carpet 3' 6"x 9' 6"
Category
1880s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Whimsical 100+ Year Old Kashkooli Gabeh - Pictorial Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique 100 + Year Old Kashkooli Gabbeh
8ft x 3.5ft
Enchanting old pictorial Gabbeh rug, handcrafted by masterful Kashkoolis of the Qashqais. This nomadic treasure features an unusu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Style Bakhtiari - Pink / Navy Tribal Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Delightful Antique Serapi style Bakhtiari
7ft 4 x 5ft
Wonderfully aged Bakhtiari featuring a serapi design done in Bakhtiaris bold simplistic style. Woven near Heriz its easy to s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vitage Kashan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude elegance and sophistication with this vinatge Kashan rug. Its exquisite design, crafted with all wool, adds a luxurious touch to any room. Discover the timeless beauty of this ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Tribal Persian Qashqai Area Rug, Wool, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
In a striking display of tribal artistry, this 3' x 5' pure wool Persian Area Rug, woven in the Qashqai region, features a tapestry of green that captures the essence of its heritage...
Category
2010s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Kilim Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim design handw...
Category
20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s distressed antique malayer runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique distressed malayer runner with a herati design and nice natural colours, many wears and used, and loses on the edges, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Semi Antique Extremly Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A Magnificent Semi Antique Persian Isfahan Rug that originates from Iran from the mid-20th century. This rug has beautiful color combinations and is in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Botanical early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Rug. A brown Deer, 2 rabbits in a pretty surrounding.
Details
rug no. j1868
size 2' 1" x 2' 10" (64 x 86 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Pictorial Turkey Fish Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk mat-size rug with small turkeys and fish swarming in navy palmettes on a red ground
1'10'' x 2'6''
.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s antique distressed Kurdish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Early 20th century distressed Kurdish rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with sky blue, pink, brown and green, entirely hand knotted with wool ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s nice vintage distressed Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century small heriz rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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"Exper...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Small size pillow made from an early 20th century Northwest Persian rug.
Measures: 11'' x 15''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning Extremely Fine Persian Silk Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and has beautiful ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil Runner Rug 196
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Silk Foundation Isfahan Pictorial Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Designs found in contemporary rugs from Isfahan in central Iran are based on those seen during the Safavid period (1501 - 1736 AD). The most popular pattern has a central circular m...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Square Rug Heriz Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian square rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Heriz design han...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tabriz Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Allover repeating main field in delicate vinery, germinating plants, blossomed buds, elongated leaves, and more. Colors and shades include: Powder blue, sand, beige, pale dusty ro...
Category
1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Silk Foundation Isfahan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Designs found in contemporary rugs from Isfahan in central Iran are based on those seen during the Safavid period (1501 - 1736 AD). The most popular pattern has a central circular m...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug (Rare Design)
Located in Gainesville, VA
A very rare Extremely Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug that originates from Iran in the early 1900s. This rug has an unusual design that isn’t seen very often and makes this rug very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Tribal Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th -century Worn Persian Runner
Measure: 2'9'' x 10'7''.
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner
3' 3" x 9'
Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun, and woven by the obscure Persian nomads The Mezitis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
100+ Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredible Antique Persian Lori Runner
3' 9" x 12'
Beautiful runner made of wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun and woven by the famous nomadic Persians known as The Lores. Lori rugs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed collectible north western rug fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique north western rug fragment with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, yellow, sky blue and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool founda...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Silk Foundation Isfahan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Designs found in contemporary rugs from Isfahan in central Iran are based on those seen during the Safavid period (1501 - 1736 AD). The most popular pattern has a central circular m...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Persian Kashan Rug that originates from Iran from the early 1900s. This rug is in near excellent condition considering its rich history and is truly gorgeous!
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s vintage small seneh Kurdish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small seneh rug with beautiful Herati geometrical design and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and cra...
Category
1980s Asian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Gabbeh Checked Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Persian Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color checked field. This Gabbeh rug has an orange gorgeous geometric animal design.
This rug measures: 4'6" x 8...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Juval Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century Turkmen Juval bag face with a beautiful pattern containing two large-scale octagonal medallions amidst a field of smaller octagonal medallions all woven in crimon,...
Category
1910s Turkmen Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )
Category
1890s Russian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice vintage large kashan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large mid century Kashan rug with nice floral design with palmettes and arabesques, and beautiful colours with a pink red on field and a navy blue on the borders field...
Category
1970s Asian Kashan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and is made from a combi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Beluch Rug, 3' x 2'
Located in New York, NY
Persian hand-woven beluch carpet with repeating geometric diamond medallion design on a blue ground.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Sampler Rug, Great Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the timeless charm of an exquisite antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, adorned with a captivating light gold or yellow background and a mesmerizing geometric design in impeccabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude elegance and sophistication with this antique Persian Heriz rug. Its exquisite design, crafted with all wool, adds a luxurious touch to any room. Discover the timeless beauty o...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th - century worn persian runner
Measure: 3'2'' x 9'11''.
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mehrivan Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with floral petal style contour with rams horn / Samovar style end finials atop a covered field of pomegranate top views, serrated leaves, and floral blossoms. Co...
Category
1960s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53899 Vintage Orange Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'00 x 05'08. Bringing together Bohemian flair and nomadic allure, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug enchants with its vibrant orang...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A very handsome Persian Heriz featuring a terracotta /rust field decorated with a medallion and surrounded with four corners of beautiful green and navy blue border.The background o...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, very fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the Timeless Elegance of Late 19th Century Persian Senneh Rugs
Step into the world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty with an enchanting late 19th-century antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Soft Blue Persian Malayer Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53922 Distressed Vintage Blue Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'01 x 09'09. Antique-washed Persian Malayer runners are long, narrow rugs handcrafted in the Malayer region of western Ira...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vitage Kashan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude elegance and sophistication with this vinatge Kashan rug. Its exquisite design, crafted with all wool, adds a luxurious touch to any room. Discover the timeless beauty of this ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53900 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'04 x 05'06. Marrying rustic Bohemian allure with nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug delights with its earthy tones and intr...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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