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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Handmade Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug 9.4' x 18.8', 1870s - 2B30
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your space with the grandeur of the past with this exceptional Mansion Size Lavar Kerman Rug, originating from Persia and dating back to circa 1870. With its impressive dimen...
Category
1870s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Breathtaking Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11'8" x 19'3"
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Qashqai Kilim Rug, Southwest Persia
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely autumn toned Kilim with a diagonally geometric lattice design and traditional 'checkerboard' ends.
Category
19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Handmade Antique Persian Collectible Kurdish Jaf Rug 2.9' x 3.3', 1870s - 2B27
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the cultural heart of Persia with this Antique Jaff Kurd Bag Face, originating from the renowned weaving traditions of Persia. Dating back to circa 1875, this c...
Category
1870s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique square Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique Heriz rug with beautiful design and nice natural colours, some little lose on the edges but in the correct condition.
Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Qashqai Rug - A True Masterpiece
Transport yourself to the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship with this remarkable Antique Qashqai Rug, dating back to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 9'2 x 12'8
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mahal rug, 9'2 x 12'9. This excellent piece is in great condition and would make a wonderful accent piece to a formal living room, dining room or library. Mahal means...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Northwest Persian Gallery Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Northwest Persian gallery rug. Measures: 4'0" x 10'0".
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Runner, c-1900
Located in Evanston, IL
3'5" x 9'10" fabulae antique Persian runner c-1900's, geometric design of medallions with animal features in multi colors, vegetable dyes of fine wool on wool, in good condition for...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner 1890 4x10ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Geometric Tribal Rug Handmade Runner Rug 1890 3'6" x 9'8" 107cm x 295cm
"This is a beautiful antique rug with a beautiful geometric pattern and unique motifs. A cool, tribal...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and remarkably preserved in excellent condition.
Woven in and around the picturesque region o...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Tribal Persian Serapi Heriz Geometric Rug
rug no.j3149
Size 9' 10" x 13' 2" (300 x 401 cm).
Category
Late 19th Century Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
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
1890s Multicolor Antique Wool Rug Persian Serapi Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool Persian Serapi rug features a captivating medallion pattern on a beige field, adorned with multiple shades of color.
This rug measures 9'8"x12'10"
Our rugs a...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Wool Authentic Hand-Woven Persian Serapi Rug 10'1"x16'10"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick field of meandering floral motif enclosing a bold indigo arabesque medallion with similar motif, radiating from a central r...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 8'5" x 10'10"
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1870
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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
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 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
Distressed Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78709 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'08 x 11'07. Persian Serapi rugs are hand-knotted wool rugs originating from the Heriz village in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest Iran. They a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fereghan Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Fereghan rug, circa 1880. This delightful Feraghan has a dark navy ground surrounded by a much softer border to create a visual look and style that will fit into a wide varie...
Category
19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz. Predominant colors in salmon orange and blues The weave, craftsmanship and qualit...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Antique Pink Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53910 Distressed Antique Pink Persian Sultanabad Rug, 08'06 x 11'11. Antique-washed Persian Sultanabad rugs are rugs treated with a special washing process to impart an aged and anti...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique 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
Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 10'9" x 14'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
Category
19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude elegance and sophistication with this antique Persian Trabriz rug. Its exquisite design, crafted with all wool, adds a luxurious touch to any room. Discover the timeless beauty...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Afghan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique brown rug from Afghanistan is a timeless piece that will add character and warmth to any room. Handcrafted with traditional techniques, this rug showcases the rich histo...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Botanic Persian Meshad Handwoven Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century botanic Persian Meshad caramel and navy blue handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'2" × 7'0" (187 × 213 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Meshad ‘Meshed’ antique rug, the oatmeal fie...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet, Oriental Persian Handmade in Brown, Blue and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bakshaish is a town on the banks of the Talke Rud River in the Heriz region of Northwest Persia. Situated in the mountainous region 60 miles east of the large city of Tabriz, Bakshai...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Baluch Geometric Pink and Golden Brown Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia in 1890, this antique Persian rug hails from the Baluch tribal family, ironically favoring one repeating motif such as this piece's interesting depiction of t...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 12'9" × 25'7" (388 × 779 cm)
An exceptional example of antique rug, this particular rug from Bidjar in West Persia ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 13' x 17'6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish rug, 13' x 17'6. This is a truly unique, extremely imaginative NW Persian rustic carpet with a sky/land/water iconography. The two species of birds, larger ...
Category
19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a central medallion with scrolling vines on an indigo background, on a field of multicolored flowers, surrounded by an amazin...
Category
19th Century Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Rug 5.9' x 6.1', 1880s - 1N17
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Rug:
Design and Heritage:
The rug is a vagireh, which means it’s an antique sampler showcasing a variety of weaving styles, colors, and design...
Category
1880s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Runner
Size: 2'8" × 21'4" (81 × 650 cm)
This antique Persian Tabriz runner, if properly maintained, will undoubtedly serve its owners for generations, pleasing...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s distressed antique Farahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Farahan rug with beautiful Herati design and beautiful natural colours with red, blue, green and white, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Botanic Blue Red Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 5'1" × 7'10" (154 × 238 cm)
This circa 1880 antique Persian Senneh rug features an all-over desig...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed qashqai fragment rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century qashqai fragment rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
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"Experienc...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty late 19th century Hamadan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized design and nice natural colours with red, blue, green and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool on ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, 6.1' x 4.11'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-knotted Circa-1880 Floral Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 13'x18'5"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
his antique, circa 1880, Bidjar rug has an ivory field with an overall design of diagonal rows of polychrome bold lozenges linked by angular moss-green vine, delicate flowerheads and...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Sarouk rug has a brick-red field with a delicate palmette and leafy vine around a large central light blue cusped medallion and palmette pendants, a central bric...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Collectible Rug 1.6' x 2.4, 1880s - 1N09
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Collectible Rug from the 1880s:
Dimensions:
This rectangular rug measures approximately 1.6 feet (49 cm) in width and 2.4 feet (73 cm) in height.
Its...
Category
1880s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, 7'9 x 12'2
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, 7'9 x 12'2. iA lovely hand knotted Persian Bidjar rug. Renowned for their superb artistry, craftsmanship, and excellent material, and can be distinguished...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Bakhshaish Rug 12.2' x 15.8', 1880s - 1B21
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Bakhshaish Rug,
Size: This exquisite palace-sized rug measures 12.2’ x 15.8’ (371cm x 481cm), making it a grand centerpiece for any space.
Origin & Age: Cra...
Category
1880s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-knotted Wool Antique Blue Herati-pattern Persian Bidjar Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Bidjar Runner has a sea-blue field with an overall buff-brown and chocolate-brown herati-pattern, in a buff-brown border of angular chocolate-brown and ivory tur...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique collectible north western rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty antique north western rug with nice decorative and stylized design and beautiful natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation .
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"Experience th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug - 19th Century Heriz Carpet, Handmade Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Historical Beauty: 19th Century Heriz Carpet
If you want to add historical and artistic value to your home, this antique carpet is for you. This carpet is a Heriz carpet from the ...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed (Shabby Chic) Persian Kerman Lavar in Purple, Yellow, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful Persian Kerman Lavar from the late 1800s in wonderful colors and design. The rug has a "distressed" or “shabby chic” look which adds to the understated beauty in the des...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Kurdish in Navy, French Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
19th Century Persian Kurdish room size rug in a medallion pattern in navy, French blue, green, yellow, and red. The Kurdish village rugs from northwestern Persia have a large elon...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed fine Farahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century distressed Farahan rug featuring a captivating « Herati » design with stylized flowers on a rich navy blue field. Despite some wear and minor damages, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz yellow and black handwoven wool rug
Size: 4'4" × 6'5" (132 × 195 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique rug, the honey field with an all-over desi...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz cream, brown, gray and black handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'2" × 7'10" (187 × 238 cm)
Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabri...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Sultanabad handwoven wool carpet
Size: 12'9" × 13'0" (388 × 396 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet, the oatmeal field with a compact overall desig...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shirvan Rug 6.7' x 4.3'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Shirvan Rug.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Sarab Handmade Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarab handmade wool runner
Size: 2'9" × 17'2" (83 × 523 cm)
This late 19th century antique Persian Sarab runner is a stunning presentation of Classic Oriental mo...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique 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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