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Persian Rugs For Sale
Cream, Tan, and Brown Wool Mid-Century Modern Labyrinth Persian Carpet, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This cream, tan, and brown wool Labyrinth Persian carpet, sized 3' x 5', effortlessly merges Mid-Century Modern design with intricate geometric patterns. The labyrinthine composition...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad floral clusters, surrounded by a wide border with a repeated floral patterned border, a...
Category
1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran, is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Woven from 100% silk, it boasts a luxurious te...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Kilim Small Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Black Brown Ivory Orange - 91461
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlackBrownIvoryOrange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 16'6" × 23'5" (502 × 713 cm)
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, crafted around 1880, is a remarkable piece from Doris Leslie Blau, renow...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930's Golden Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74200 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 08'08 x 11'02. Ethereal and enchanting, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug is a delicate symphony of artistry and elegance, woven wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Beige with Red Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Connoisseu...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Handwoven in Western Persia during the second half of the 19th century. A village workshop weaving in the large scale palmette style.
Construction: All wool pile on a cotton foundat...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99157
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Kilim featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Doroksh Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Antique Doroksh with a soft celadon field and an all-over pattern of burgundy, brick red, pale coral, tan, and umber. Floreated lattice motifs with arching stems and a dense array of...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Timeless Vintage Khotan Style Blue Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the timeless elegance of a 1990s Vintage Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug. This rug is part of our Revival Collection and features a striking blue field complemented by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Khotan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Understated Elegance Meets Rustic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
76374 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 11’05 x 16’05.
Elegance and tradition collide in this stunning vintage Persian Tabriz carpet with grand lobed medallion. Abstract vases blossom...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet (14'4" x 22'7" - 437 x 688 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet ( 14'4" x 22'7" - 437 x 688 )
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Floral Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Located in New York, NY
The carpets produced in Lavar are often included in the general category of Kerman rugs (as Lavar is a small village located 80 miles north of Kerman), yet the reputation of this sma...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 14'6 x 20'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique oversize Persian Heriz Serapi rug, 14'6 x 20'10. Serapi carpets are a quality designation for Heriz pieces of a firmer weave, shorter pile and finer quality. There is no vill...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, Red, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Kerman floral carpet, dating from circa 1900, epitomizes the exceptional quality and artistry of Persian rug weaving during a period of significant tr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with an allover floral trellis pattern woven with gorgeous large crimson, orange, and pink flowers with swirling indigo vines, and a...
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug with the most beautiful central medallion with a mirrored floral pattern, living in the center of a cream colored field ...
Category
1870s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
13'10"x21'10" Red Old Persian Isfahan Classic Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Arsenal Red, Vintage Persian Isfahan, Classic Medallion and Leaf Scrolls Design, Densely Woven, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Rare Mansion Size, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex...
Category
1950s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Moud Carpet (20'3" x 30'4" - 618 x 925)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Moud Carpet (20'3" x 30'4" - 618 x 925)
Category
1890s Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet ( 21'6" x 33' - 655 x 1066 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet ( 21'6" x 33' - 655 x 1066 )
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Extra Large Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extra large Authentic Persian Meshad handmade wool rug
Size: 16'9" × 24'3" (510 × 739 cm)
This circa-1880 antique Persian Meshad rug features a striking, abstract central medallion i...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Beige Mahal Persian Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has classic green and brown hues throughout the floral design.
This rug measures 7'2" X 10'1...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian silk Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Bijar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bijar rug, size: 13'8" x 25'1".
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 )
Around a classic Azerbaijan medallion, eight castles are lifted by horned Djins (evil mythological crea...
Category
1890s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating single center column medallions in geometric format with serrated interior blossoms. Unique artistic merit throughout with minor asymmetry found in the contour and design relief as well as unpatterned inverted color fills. Excellent abrashes throughout, especially those found in the powder and sapphire blue shades. Great gem-like green tone and unusual size and proportions for type and age. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sky blue, powder blue, gold, jade green, beige, chocolate brown, sand, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile, knot heads and foundation. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Tatter to ends. Loss to both ends. Some mending to side cord selvage. There is a slight size differential with one end measuring 2'3" in some areas as opposed to 2'6", within normal margins for type and age. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Northwest Persian rug runner...
Category
1910s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 5" x 11' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Green Persian Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A small size early 20th-century Persian worn rug
Measures: 3'3" x 4'10".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'10" × 16'0" (330 × 487 cm)
Circa: 17th century
Origin: Persia
Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Taupe
Type: Isfahan
Well-executed...
Category
17th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 7' 7" x 11' 3".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory and Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Beautiful Persian poetry...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, Orley Shabahang, 10x14
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
Category
2010s Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brown Antique Malayer Wool Runner Handmade With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful 20th-century Malayer hand-knotted wool rug has a brown color field. It features stunning multicolor accents in a gorgeous floral pattern.
This rug measures 3'1" x 12'...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Ivory Red Design - 88001
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-woven Floral Persian Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Kerman rug has a shaded sea-blue field with a dense floral and leafy vine around three columns of fox-brown and ivory bold linked floral cartouches and palm...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Blue Cream Kerman Lavar Floral Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug, whose origins lie in the celebrated Kerman Lavar style, has a story all its own. While the traditional medallion design of the Persian rug...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tabriz Small Persian Handwoven Rug 3'6" x 2' (108x60cm Mat Carpet)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Tabriz Persian handwoven small rug, approximately 3'6" x 2', dating from the late c.20th. The charcoal coloured field of vines with central medallion framed by spandrels and narrow...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 96801
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Bakhtiari Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Red Design - 97832
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhtiari featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Pictorial accent rug in square format handmade by the Bakhtiari nomadic tribe during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of an androgynous figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed early 20th Century Persian Malayer scatter size rug
Details
rug no. j3150
size 3' 3" x 5' 4" (99 x 163 cm)
rug type Malayer
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Blue Tone On Tone Tabriz Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug 14' x 14'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Qom Over Size Rug Circa 1990 - Wool Ivory Purple Red Yellow 70596
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Qom featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryPurpelRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Rug Agra From The 1890s With Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautifully handcrafted Agra wool rug displays a classic floral pattern. The contrast created by the beige background accentuates the medallion floral design, which features sh...
Category
1890s Persian Agra Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Nouveau-Inspired Blue, Cream, Brown, Pink, and Red Wool Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau-inspired blue, cream, brown, pink, and red wool Persian rug, sized 3' x 5', features a beautiful fusion of intricate design and rich color. The abstract pattern flow...
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely breathtaking Antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug from the early 20th century in impeccable condition. This is a true statement piece that will transform any space. Beautiful bl...
Category
1920s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Oriental Carpet, Mansion Size, with Allover Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar oriental carpet, size: 33'1 x 17'10, circa 1880. This handwoven oversized master work has an incredibly fine weave, and is characterized by a repeating diamo...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. 18 ft 1 in x 29 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Fine Decorative Antique Casual Elegant Persian Khorassan Rug. Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 18 ft 1 in x 29 ft 1 in (5.51 m x 8.86 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unusual size and proportions, being close to square and small in scale. Double quatrefoil overlay center medallion with minor floral blossom outwardly bursting atop a covered fiel...
Category
1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Light Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa: 1920
Material : wool on cotton
Pile : Low-medium
Wear Notes: 1
Oversize Antique Oriental Malayer, 12'3" x 17'5". In very good condition with a soft pile. The field, in a sil...
Category
1920s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian floral rug has a unique orientation in its field. From 1880-1900, the graph of the all-over floral field was drawn off-...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Phenomenal Tribal Oversize Palace Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An amazing oversize late 19th century Tribal Persian Bakshaish rug. Bakshaish rugs are very rare to find in this size and exceptional condition. The geometric design is very common f...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and sophisticated early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a black background with the most incredible large central peon...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Mohtashem Persian Rug in Beige-Brown, Red Medallion Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890,1900, one of the finest antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs ever to join our Antique & Vintage Persian rug lines. A collectible, ve...
Category
1890s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small geometric rug.
Measures: 2'8'' x 4'6''
Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Vintage fine Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Turkish rug with a beautiful floral "Mille Fleurs" design and nice colors with blue, red, green, orange , yellow and dark blue, entirely and finely hand k...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Hand-woven Navy-Blue Persian Malayer Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Malayer rug has a navy field of tonal cream Herati pattern enclosing a grand central arabesque medallion, with similar spandrels, in a delicate ivo...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most elaborately woven pattern with myriad swirling trees and flowering vines culminating with two birds sitting on...
Category
1940s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Green and Red Tabriz Floral Wool Rug 7'7''x10'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug is a distressed-style Tabriz rug, celebrated for its intricate floral detailing and balanced symmetry. Woven in the tradition of one of oldest we...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare late 19th century Persian Sultanabad rug with the most wonderful central floral medallion living amidst a field of more stylized flowers all woven in brilliant cr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of scrolling vines and flowers, and surrounded by a wide borde...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug has a red field with a flowering vase and bold palmettes at each end with vertical rows at each side of bold polychr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Late 19th Century Serapi Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has a warm beige field of angled palmette vines and tendrils enclosing a magnificent ruby rust radiating lozenge medallion enclosing sim...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 17th Century Persian Kerman Carpet. 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique 17th century Kerman vase carpet, country of origin: Persia, circa 17th century. Size: 11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.48 m x 6.15 m).
Category
17th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vase Design Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili 14'6" x 19'10"
By Haji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Vase Design Light Blue Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Blue Malayer Rug
Details
rug no. j3047
size 5' 8" x 8' 9" (173 x 267 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 cm )
This rug's bright yellow background is covered with a candy colored tree pattern and flanked with blue borders. Ha...
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Persian Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pillow made from a neutral Persian rug .
16'' x 16''
Category
Mid-20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
9 x 10 Beige Antique Handmade Turkmen Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug featuring a timeless beige color field. This Persian masterpiece showcases a stunning Gul pattern design, intricately woven in rich brown and vi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic 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.