Persian Rugs
1
1,695
5
4
to
382
1,662
42
1,704
1,702
1,702
621
302
161
98
94
72
60
52
25
16
12
10
7
7
6
3
2
131
1,564
9
926
257
15
63
85
136
59
20
6
3
1
1
Width
to
Length
to
1,701
1,699
129
23
23
1,653
1,604
1,591
11
7
3
2
1
1
Persian Rugs For Sale
Style: Neoclassical
Style: Malayer
Vintage Malayer Runner, 3'3 x 12'10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Malayer runner, circa 1920. A soft and delightful looking vintage 1920s runner handwoven in Malayer Persia. The floral and vine designs in the field and border create a piece...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Hand-woven Antique Circa-1910 Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1910, Persian Malayer rug has a field with five horizontal rows of three light blue and brick-red pictorial and floral panels each containing stylised buildings a...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Hand-woven Antique, Circa 1912, Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1912, Malayer rug has a shaded charcoal-brown field with diagonal rows of light brown angular boteh, an inscription panel at one end, a central light brown serrat...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug
Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900s Persian Malayer Floral Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s Persian Malayer floral design handmade wool rug
Size: 4'6" × 6'7" (137 × 200 cm).
An antique Persian Malayer rug with an all-over abstract floral and vine design on an abrashed...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persain Nahavand Gallery Runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persain Nahavand Gallery Runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug X23-0817-339, country of origin / type: Persian / Nahavand, circa Early-20th Centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Woven Antique Wool Authentic Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer runner has a sea-blue field with a dense ivory, fox-brown and pistachio-green angular linked lozenge and serrated leaf vine, the ivory spandrels with stellar flo...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Brown Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer chocolate brown hand knotted wool rug
Size: 5'6" x 8'10" (167 x 269 cm).
This antique rug embodies the exceptional style of the Malayer weaving center. Its de...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mishan Malayer Rug. 4 ft x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Antique Persian Mishan Malayer Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: 1880 - Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 3 in (1.22 m x 1.9 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Wool Rug Handmade Persian Malayer From The 1910s with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug featuring a blue color field. This Persian rug showcases a stunning all-over design with beige and brown accents.
This rug measures 4...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Floral Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall design of fox-brown, ivory, light blue and buff-brown angular palmette and floral vine, in a broad ivory border o...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique, Circa-1910, Blue Wool Persian Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1910, Malayer runner has a shaded light blue field with an overall design of angular herati-pattern, in a buff-brown angular light blue and shaded brown palmette ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Large Floral Medallion With Soft Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with Large Floral Medallion With Soft Colors. Keivan Woven Arts / rug W22-0402-15478, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920.
Measur...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa-1900 Pink Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa-1900, Malayer rug has a dusty-pink field with three columns of linked charcoal-brown, ivory and ice-blue bold palmettes with a pair of angular vine columns issuin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug With Floral Motif From the 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful room-size antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a blue color field. This Persian rug has a gorgeous all-over floral design with terracotta and brown accents.
This rug...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Peach Wool Rug HandCrafted in the 1930s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful room-size antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a peach color field. This Persian rug has a gorgeous medallion design with blue and brown accents.
This rug measures 8...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Persian Malayer Wool Rug From the 1910s with Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Malayer rug is hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful blue as the base, enhanced with brown, beige, and peach highlights in a stunning, detailed flor...
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Gray Wool Rug From the 1920s with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional antique Persian Malayer rug is crafted from hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful combination of gray and rust as the base, enhanced with blue, orange, ...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Antique Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall design of ivory, shaded brown and buff-brown angular panels linked by floral panels, serrated leaves and flowerhe...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Fine Malayer Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with serrated outwardly directed floral cross-section atop an aquatic main medallion field. Interior ground in a covered geometric Herati design motif with floral...
Category
1930s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Allover Persian Malayer Wool Rug From the 1920s In Orange and Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Malayer rug is hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful combination of beige and orange as the base, enhanced with brown highlights in a stunning, deta...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with All-Over Medallion Design in Lt. Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'10 x 10'3
Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with All-Over Medallion Design in Lt. Blue. Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-22157-15058, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamadan, ci...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamedan Runner in All-Over Floral Design in Brown, Orange, Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Hamedan Runner in All-Over Floral Design in Brown, Orange, Ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22104-15102, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamadan, circa 1920
Measur...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Mazlagan Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large accent-size Persian Mazlagan Rug from the middle of the 20th century
4'4'' x 6'8''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug 3'2x6'3
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug 3'2 X 6'3. Antique & Vintage rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar structural aspects....
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Malayer Antique Boteh Runner - 3'2" x 15'0"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our magnificent Malayer Runner, a true masterpiece in the world of artisanal rugs. This opulent piece boasts a dark-brown/black canvas, setting the stage for a mesmerizin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Beguiling Charm Meets Dark & Moody
Located in Dallas, TX
61036 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, 03'05 x 09'08. In the shadows of design, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug emerges, a brooding composition of mystery and allure. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Beguiling Charm Meets Dark & Moody
Located in Dallas, TX
61053 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'05 x 09'10. In the twilight of design, emerges this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug runner, a composition shrouded in myste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Sarab Runner with Sub-Geometric Design in Red, Blue & Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Hand-Knotted Sarab Runner with Sub-Geometric Design in Red, Blue & Ivory. Antique Sarab Runner, rug EMB-22116-15012; Keivan Woven Arts, country of origin / type: Persian / Sa...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Malayer Antique Gallery-Size Rug - 13'0" x 19'4"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite Antique Large Size Gallery Malayer Rug, a testament to the enduring beauty of Persian craftsmanship. This masterfully handwoven piece...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Brown Persian Malayer Wool Rug From the 1900s with Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional antique Persian Malayer rug is crafted from hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful combination of beige and brown as the base, enhanced with blue highlig...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1900s Wool Persian Malayer Rug with Tree of Life Design, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This 1900-1910 Persian Malayer carpet consists of a cotton warp, handspun wool weft and hand-knotted handspun wool pile. Its bright oranges, reds, blues, and golds were created using...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Malayer Tan Wool Rug From the 1910s with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Malayer rug is hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful combination of beige and terracotta as the base, enhanced with blue highlights in a stunning, d...
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Wool Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a fox-brown field with an overall ivory and soft-grey bold herati-pattern, in an ivory border of angular floral and leaf vine between mole-brown scrollin...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Allover Persian Malayer Wool Rug From the 1900s In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional antique Persian Malayer rug is crafted from hand-knotted wool. The design features a beautiful combination of beige and brown as the base, enhanced with blue highlig...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Persian Malayer Wool Rug HandCrafted in the 1910s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Persian antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has a gorgeous medallion design with brown accents.
This rug measures 6'11" X 12'8...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Handwoven Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a fox-brown field with an overall dense herati-pattern, the buff-brown stepped spandrels with a angular lozenges and floral motifs, in a buff-brown angul...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Subtle Sophistication Meets Boho Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
60992 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'00 x 12'02.
Subtle sophistication meets boho enchantment in in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Malayer runner. Let your...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Malayer Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Malayer Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 2'5" × 37'7" (73 × 1145 cm)
This antique Persian Malayer runner rug features an intricate all-over design of floral, geometric an...
Category
Early 20th Century Afghan Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhitari Runner with All-Over Patten in Light Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bakhitari Runner with All-Over Patten in Light Blue Background. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22189-15056, origin / type: Iran / Bakhtiari, circa 1920
Measures: 3'4 x 9...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Malayer Runner 3'7 x 16'
Located in New York, NY
Persian Malayer runner, 3'7 x 16'. A lovely Persian Malayer runner that has an Abrash which is a natural change in color that occurs when different dyes are used in a batch of wool a...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Floral Motifs in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Floral Motifs in Red and Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / EMBC-9699-13819, country of origin / type: Iran / Bidjar, circa 1900
Measures: 5'0 x 7'9
...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Room Size high decorative Persian bidjar in neutral colors
Size 8' 3" x 11' 6"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine Malayer Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Oversize center medallion in a very fine weave bearing unique nuances to be found in every detail. Colors and shades include: Sky blue, navy blue, deep dusty blush, powder blue, b...
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Malayer Antique Runner - 3'4" x 18'3"
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with the Malayer Runner, a striking masterpiece that combines rich history and contemporary charm. This exquisite rug features a deep navy back...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Natural Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61270 Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 02'08 x 03'11.
Weathered finesse meets natural elegance in this hand knotted wool distressed antique-worn Persian Hamadan rug.
Rendered in va...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61264 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'09 x 05'06. Step into the allure of tradition with this Malayer rug, a testament to the rustic charm of Persian craftsmanship origina...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Medallion Persian Malayer Beige Wool Rug HandCrafted in the 1910s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful room-size antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has a gorgeous medallion design with blue accents.
This rug measures 10'4" x 14'...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Persian Malayer Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
61263 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'11 x 07'03. Antique-washed Persian Malayer rugs are vintage rugs from the Malayer region in western Iran that have undergone a washin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarab Rug Runner, Natural Elegance Meets Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61262 Antique Persian Sarab Rug, 04'04 x 13'02.
Natural elegance meets tribal style in this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarab rug runner.
Rendered in variegated shades of brow...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, Faded Elegance Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
61267 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, 03'04 x 10'06.
Faded elegance meets relaxed refinement in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Malayer rug runner.
Rendered in varie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Natural Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61276 Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 02'07 x 03'09.
Weathered finesse meets natural elegance in this hand knotted wool distressed antique-worn Persian Hamadan rug.
Rendered in v...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a seafoam-blue field with an overall design of ivory, shaded chocolate-brown and sandy-yellow angular floral and palmette vine, floral stems and stylised...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Malayer Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'4" × 21'10" (375 × 665 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Malayer antique rug, the abrashed brown and blue field with a spaciou...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Runner Rug in Wool with Tribal Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Runner Rug in Wool with Tribal Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-22224-15469, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish, circa 1900.
Measure...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, Tonal Elegance Meets Timeless Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
61266 Vintage-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, 09'03 x 12'02.
Tonal elegance meets timeless appeal in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Malayer rug.
Rendered in variegated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer 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.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Tall Italian Cabinet
Chinese 20th Century Chest
Painted Dining Chairs 6
Narrow Kitchen Cabinet
Walnut Tall Dresser
Vintage Modern Walnut Desk
Small Bar Carts
Antique Dresser Mirror Furniture
Hand Carved Floral Drawers
Oak Paneled Desk
Model 45 Chair
Vintage Wall Storage Unit
Dining Side Chairs Green
Antique English Library Table
Antique Italian Dining Room Chairs
Antique Armoire Cupboard
Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cabinet
Large Antique French Desk