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Persian Rugs For Sale
Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05
Located in Dallas, TX
74044 Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of 19th-century Persian artistry. Its breathtakingly abrashed red field serves as the perfect backdrop for a concentric octofoil medallion, exuding an air of regal sophistication. The central medallion is anchored by graceful palmette pendants at each end, evoking a sense of symmetry and refinement that is characteristic of classic Serapi designs. As the medallion blooms outward, the richly detailed pattern draws the viewer's eye to the interplay of vibrant colors and meticulous details that unfold throughout the field.
Surrounding the medallion is an enchanting array of geometric floral motifs, delicately arranged in a rhythmic pattern. Each element—serrated leaves, stylized florals, rectilinear vinery, buds, and rosettes—adds to the complexity of the design, while the use of bold and contrasting hues creates a visually captivating tapestry. The corner spandrels, reflecting the motifs within the main field, are outlined with elegant cloudband accents, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. The interplay of colors, from the deep indigo blues to the rich reds and beige highlights, showcases the weaver’s mastery of natural dyes and nuanced color gradations.
Framing this harmonious design is a classic samovar turtle scroll border, a hallmark of fine Serapi rugs. This traditional border, with its stylized florals and curling vinery, is flanked by a double inner and outer carnation meander guard band that unifies the composition. The elegant framing not only defines the central field but also draws the colors and motifs from within, creating a seamless transition that enhances the overall sense of balance and harmony. The meticulous detailing and proportionate layout reflect the influence of both tribal and courtly weaving traditions, making this oversized antique Serapi rug a rare blend of sophistication and rustic charm.
Steeped in history, this exquisite Serapi rug is more than just a decorative piece—it is a testament to the rich weaving heritage of Northwest Persia. Such oversized Serapi rugs were woven for grand interiors, gracing the floors of opulent residences and state buildings with their majestic presence. The rug’s exceptional artistry and luxurious appeal make it a true collector’s item, capturing the essence of Persian elegance and timeless beauty. Whether displayed as the focal point of a grand living space or as a statement piece in a hospitality setting, this masterpiece exudes an undeniable sense of history and artistic mastery.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, ruby red, crimson, in +blue, navy blue, cerulean, royal blue, beige, sand, tan, ecru, taupe, dark rose, and sky blue with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 16 x 22 Rug...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional rug classic vintage wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Traditional classic vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury. Rustic design, typical village production.
Design: Medaillon
Pile: Wool
Warp: Cotton
Style: Traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug with Golden Field and Floral Details, circa 1910s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pet...
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1910s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Serapi Oversize Navy 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi from the late 19th century. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border.
12'7'' x 19'9''
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet, Size: 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$73,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 0".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Yazd Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Persian Yazd rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
10'8'' x 15'
Yazd carpets are very similar to formal Persian Kerman carpets in desi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Regency Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78355 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 15'03 x 23'09.
With its effortless beauty and timeless appeal, this hand knotted wool antique Persian M...
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Antique Heriz 244cm x 325cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handmade Rug Carpet Traditional Rug 8x11 Wool Rug 244cm x 325cm
"This is a magnificent hand knotted, antique tribal rug. Incredible handmade piece, adding flavor and charact...
Category
1880s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78331 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 11'03 x 15'04. Emanating a sense of regal sophistication, this hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century Persian Serapi rug is a strikin...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 2' 6" x 3' 11", features a balanced and symmetrical design distinguished by its central hexagonal medallion. The medallion, set o...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Circa 1940 Blue Lightly Distressed Malayer Hand Knotted Rug 3' X 5'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Circa 1940 Blue Lightly Distressed Malayer Hand Knotted Rug 3' X 5'. Rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar stru...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Persian Handmade Medallion Motif Rusted Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a rust field. This Persian rug has navy-blue, brown, and beige accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion floral motif.
...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Floral Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This piece has a rusted frame and accent in an all-over gorgeous floral design.
This rug measures: 7' x 1...
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1910s Persian Islamic Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely exquisite rare size 19th century antique bold Persian Serapi rug.
14'3'' x 18'10''
The finest antique Persian Serapis are ge...
Category
1870s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$95,000
Rust Antique Sarouk Farahan Handmade Medallion Motif Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Farahan hand knotted Wool rug with rust field a navy blue on a center medallion. This rug has multicolor accents all-over the design and a gorgeous frame wi...
Category
1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$27,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses
Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5''
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78326 vintage Persian Tabriz rug, 12'09 x 19'09.
Displaying an impressive array of floral elements with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Tabriz rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The timeless design and Victorian color palette woven into this piece work together creating a truly classic look. The abrashed beige field features a central medallion anchored with palmette pendants at either end. An array of enchanting floral arrangements surround the medallion. Opulence and grace radiate from the corner spandrels while the ornate series of borders create a lush enclosure to this formal composition.
Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Decadent beauty combined with refined elegance, this beautiful Tabriz rug is the answer to elevated traditional furnishings. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: French Provincial, Rococo, Parisian, French Country, Victorian, Louis XIV, Louis XI, Louis XV, Baroque, Regency, Neoclassical, English, Old World, Traditional, and Eclectic. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this oversized Persian rug will bring vibrant life where it is displayed.
Rendered is variegated shades of beige, pink, baby blue, lavender, rose, saffron, celadon, tan, mauve, green, brown, gold, and raspberry pink other accent colors.
Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Hand knotted wool. Hand knotted silk.
Made in Iran.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 13 x...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Tabriz Persian Blue Handmade Floral Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique distressed Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Persian rug has a beige designed frame and accents in an all-over gorgeous floral pattern design.
...
Category
1920s Persian Islamic Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Northwest Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size early 20th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty brown inner ground with a brown green caramel border and dominant accents in soft and denim blue. This quality on this piece is superb.
Measures: 5'2" x 6'10"
Serapi antique carpets...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Rug, Green with Red and Black Horse Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Afghan rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This Afghan piece is inspir...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61226 Vintage Persian Malayer rug, 08'08 x 11'07.
Emanating a timeless style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Malayer rug is a captivating ...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Rare Late 29th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. Woven during the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
Category
1960s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$617 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77905, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Persian Rug Antique Persian Farahan Oversized Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Fine Farahan Persian Rug Geometric Carpet Rust 12'10" x 17'4" (392cm x 529cm) Circa 1890
"This is an amazing Antique Persian rug in an impressive size and timeless f...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9'5"x11' Crimson Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Squarish,...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,719 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Palace Size Blue Bidjar Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting the exceptional antique One of the kind Bidjar Persian rug, a remarkable hand-knotted masterpiece crafted from wool, showcasing a grand palace size. This rug showcases an ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$135,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug with Intricate Medallion Floral Design 6'9 x 6'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'9 x 6'9
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug with Intricate Medallion Floral Design 6'9 x 6'9. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/AVI-0805, country of origin / type: Iran / Bibikabad, circ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,950 Sale Price
25% Off
Green Antique Persian Mahal Handmade Square Wool Rug with Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a green color field. This Persian rug has orange, beige, and gray accents in an all-over floral design.
This rug measures 7' x 7'.
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug with Tribal Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
A true c...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79225 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 08'09 x 11'06. Woven in the twilight of the Early 20th Century, this hand-knotted Persian Sarouk rug is a masterpiece of enduring elegance, enca...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Red and Gold with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool originating circa 1900-1910, this 9x12 antique Persian rug of Tabriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Mu...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable late 19th-century 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, crafts...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Rich Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking antique late 19th century Persian ZIegler Sultanabad rug with fascinating colors and an interesting all-over palette.
Antique Sultanabad rugs are one of the few 20th century Persian weaving groups that produced a great variety of formats from room size to palace-size carpets...
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Rug C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Rug with Central Medallion C1920
Measures - 185" x 143"
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73166 Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 02'04 x 10'00. Antique-worn Persian Heriz carpet runners are a unique category within the realm of Heriz rugs, distinguished by the...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber rare size early 20th century Persian mahal Sultanabad carpet.
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ over-scale, sp...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with three large cypress trees living amidst a densely populated floral and vine field, surrounded by a complex border with thr...
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Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Medallion Design Pink Wool Oriental Style Rug
Located in London, GB
This large very elegant fine quality medallion design vintage pink wool oriental style rug.
This beautiful pink rug features a central medallion with abstract patterns, foliated and...
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1980s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Large Mid Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty vintage tabriz rug with beautiful decorative design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury a...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$7,125 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Antique Persian Bijar Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
73125 Oversized Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 15'01 x 26'01.
Cleverly composed and distinctively well-balanced, this hand knotted wool oversized antique Persian Bijar rug will take on ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Fish Design Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish design known is Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the masterful carpet in Tabriz. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The base color is brown and the border is cream. Mahi rugs...
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Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Dervish Pictorial Carpet w/Nastaliq
Located in Dallas, TX
74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this rare hand-knotted wool...
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Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1910's Distressed Persian Mahal Carpet with Modern Style, Rustic & Refined
Located in Dallas, TX
61170 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug 09'00 x 12'06. Veiled in a delicate mist of timeworn elegance, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug whispers tales of faded gra...
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Handwoven Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
This rug is 10' X 13'4".
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 tr...
Category
1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2'2"x4'2" Wine Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wine Red, Overdyed Vintage Persian Lilahan with Geometric Pattern, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Evenly Worn, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Mat, Ori...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$178 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Square Rug in Gold with Horse Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x2 Persian Gabbeh square rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This distincti...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Modern Sultanabad Handmade Floral Design Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This rug has a beige frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral design.
This rug measures: 6'9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,607 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 1" x 15' 5".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Square Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Worn Persian Bakshaish Square Carpet
Details
rug no. j3973
size 7' 1" x 8' (216 x 244 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Subdued Persian Heriz Area Rug 8'7 x 11'10
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz area rug, 8'7 x 11'10. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs....
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Blue Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, c. 1910s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian Floral Kirman Lavar rug, circa 1910-1920s, measuring 19.3 x 30 ft in pristine condition.
Provenance:
Sotheby's Auction House, New York,...
Category
1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Persian Bakhtiar Rug with Brown and White Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Bakhtiar design highlight...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9"
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug Antique Sultanabad Rug Geometric
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug geometric carpet
10'8" x 17'2"
Circa 1900
"This is a magnificent Antique Persian Sultanabad. It has a rare geometric decorative design. It ...
Category
Early 1900s 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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Used Office Furniture Providence
Vellum Box
Victorian Medicine
Victorian Tilt Table Inlaid
Vintage Antique Drop Leaf Table
Vintage Beer Bottles
Vintage Berkey And Gay Furniture
Vintage Brown Refrigerator
Vintage Clown Hat