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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a mole-brown field with a sandy-yellow and pistachio-green angular herati-pattern, the sandy-yellow inked spandrels with an angular floral and serrated l...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Dorokhsh 27252
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
27252
Size
12' 2" X 17' 8"
Design
Dorokhsh
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal 26432
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26432
Size
13' 0" X 23' 1"
Design
Mahal
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Measures: 16" x 24".
Category
19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Wool Antique Hand-knotted Persian Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Serab runner has a camel-brown field with a two pair of stylized leaves issuing flowerheads around a central column of three terracotta-red and blue hooked linked lozeng...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Belouch Rug circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Belouch Rug circa 1950. Hand Knotted and made of 100% wool yarn.
Category
1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Khamseh tribal rug of bird medallion design. Circa 1900.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 7ft 3in x 5ft 5in (220 x 164cm).
Antique South West Persian Khamseh tribal rug of bird medallion design.
Circa 1900.
A good Khamseh tribal rug with linked medallions on a da...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan 9x12 Indigo Blue & Ivory Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an exquisite 1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan roughly 9x12 woven with an indigo blue background and tan borders. This is an example of a well-preserve...
Category
1880s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Antique Tribal Collectible Kurdish or Caucasian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very decorative and antique Caucasian or Kurdish rug from middle of the 19th century with beautiful stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool...
Category
Mid-19th Century Kazakhstani Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique little malayer fragment rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century little fragment from a larger malayer rug with beautiful tribal and stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely and f...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Area Rug 4'6 x 6'5
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Area rug, 4'6 x 6'5. Malayer rugs comes from west Persia near Hamadan woven in a range of medallion and all-over designs they have a wonderful style that make...
Category
19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. But they cannot be disting...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Carpet, The Best Of Persian Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the splendor of the 7'6" x 10' Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Carpet, a veritable crown jewel in the world of Persian rugs, hailing from the distinguished era of the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1980s Antique Blue Bidjar Handmade Floral Wool Runner with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Bidjar wool rug possesses an antique allure, showcasing impeccable hand-knotted wool in a blue field. The floral pattern is embellished with rust, brown, and peach accen...
Category
1890s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Accent size Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug
4'3'' x 6'6''
The most rare group of Kashan carpets that utilizes non-traditional designs and color palettes is the “Motashem Kashan,” which...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug with Allover Design In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
The handcrafted Persian Tabriz wool rug features a beautiful traditional floral pattern. The alluring contrast between the gray background and the distressed beige, rust, and brown f...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Woven Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Kurdish rug has a pale terracotta field with diagonal rows of light blue and fox-brown flowerheads forming a lattice enclosing a delicate flowering stem, in a border of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Hamadan rug with nice geometrical and stylized designs and beautiful natural colours, with a dark blue in field and a big orange medallion with white and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most unusual
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
Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Carpet, The crown Of Persian Rugs
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the splendor of the 6'6" x 9'6" Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Carpet, a veritable crown jewel in the world of Persian rugs, hailing from the distinguished era of th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz 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 Heriz Rug - 19th Century Heriz Rug, Antique Rug, Handmade Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This breathtaking carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story o...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Wool Persian Malayer Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Malayer rug has a shaded steel-blue field with an overall fox-red, sandy-yellow, ivory and shaded pink herati-pattern, in a fox-red border of polychrome linked f...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ghom (Qum) Rug - 19th Century Ghom Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A magnificent antique Ghom (Qum) carpet, bearing historical richness and cultural meaning, will add richness to the space you will use with its complex and harmonious patterns and vi...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner - 19th Century Runner, Antique Runner, Handmade Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This magnificent runner will take you back in time. Each stitch tells the story of skilled craftsmen who meticulously crafted every detail, creating a rich tapestry of history and ar...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sarab Runner - 19th Century Runner, Handmade Rug, Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This wonderful runner will impress you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story of ski...
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Joshaghan rug in Red, Black & Golden-Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare 7x19 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance, among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage curations.
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1850-1860, gorgeous ...
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
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 tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance. Crafted during the late 19th century, this 10'10" x 15'4" beauty showcases a central medallion adorned with a harmonious array of multi-colors, creating a versatile piece suitable for various rooms. Signed by order of Tashian Bakhtiar.
In fair condition considering its age, this Kermanshah carpet exhibits wear consistent with its historical use. Owning a Laver Kirman rug...
Category
Late 19th Century Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Melayer Runner - 19th Century Melayer Runner, Handmade Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This extraordinary runner will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story ...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Fine Engelas Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped center medallion with minor arrowed finials atop a covered boteh main field comprised of staggered rows in alternating direction. Main border in a partial Herati an...
Category
1950s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s pretty antique Kirman lavar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Bakshaish Runner - 19th Century Antique Bakshaish Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
We offer a gorgeous 19th century antique Bakshaish runner that will leave you feeling like you've stepped back in time. This runner is a masterpiece with its intricate design and ric...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Persian Mahal Modern Overdye 7x10 Purple Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Persian Mahal Modern Overdye 7x10 Purple Handmade Area Rug. Originating from the Mahallat region of Persia (Central Iran), Mahal rugs are widely s...
Category
1950s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Room size Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug
8'7'' x 12'
The most rare group of Kashan carpets that utilizes non-traditional designs and color palettes is the “Motashem Kashan,” which w...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug 9'9 x 13'1
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz rug, 9'9 x 13'1. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz rugs are skilfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Runner - 19th Century Heriz Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
We offer a magnificent 19th century antique Heriz runner woven with historical richness and artistic skill. With its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, this runner is not just a ...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Wefted Tribal Qashqai Rug with Classic Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
This rug has three small medallions on a soft madder red ground. The four indigo blue corners each contain a sunburst design. The central medallion contains the Qashqai tribal emblem...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, 9'8 X 13'4
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1880. This antique Persian Heriz rug depicts a lovely symmetrical medallion woven in blues reds and creams. The dark tangerine field is secured by Per...
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet - A Gem from Chicago Collection
Behold the timeless allure of this incredibly fine antique Feraghan Sarouk carpet, a masterpiece th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1870s Antique Wool Rug Persian Serapi Featuring a Medallion Motif In Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Serapi rug is made of hand-knotted wool. The rust field showcases a captivating medallion pattern adorned with multiple shades of colors.
This rug measures 9'2"...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 9'2" × 13'7" (279 × 414 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique carpet, the striated slate blue field with an angular all-o...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 6x8 Blue Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 6x8 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been m...
Category
1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm).
This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Shekarlu Qashqai Rug of Classic Medallion Design, circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
This classic Shekarlu has a double hooked medallion design, the field is filled with animals and tribal devices.
The array of colours is outstanding including yellows and greens. Th...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kork Kashan Rug with Fine Weave and Soft Wool
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian Kork Kashan rug of traditional large medallion design. This is a very finely woven rug from the workshops of Kashan, the rug is made using 'Kork' wool, this is the fi...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile 6'3" x 14'10"
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Captivating Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Design Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Dated 1882
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
78530 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'10 x 09'05. A Persian Shiraz rug is a traditional handmade rug from the city of Shiraz in Iran, belonging to the broader category...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A very fine Senneh kilim with soft colours. This is a most unusual Senneh kilim with the design being a rug within a rug. The overall design is the classic herati design which is fou...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Kilim, South West Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Qashqai kilim, South West Persia.
A good Qashqai kilim with very bold eye dazzler design, natural dye colours throughout. Some of th...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Village Rug with Vase/Peacock Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a Malayer rug with the 'vase and peacock' design on a dark indigo blue ground. This rug is a scarce example from this village featuring this well known design, the ...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tribal Red Navy Blue Heriz Area Rug, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distinguishable style. Heriz is a city located in northwestern Iran, near the city of Tabriz, w...
Category
1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug
Size: 10'6" × 15'0" (320 × 457 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the abrashed celadon green field with flowering salmon vinery ...
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Kilim, South West Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Qashqai kilim, South West Persia.
A good Qashqai kilim with a bold three compartment design, natural dye colours throughout. Each of...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Sarouk Bag Face
19th Century Sarouk Bag Face
Size: 75×79 cm 2,46x2,59 In
This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer 16 ft Runner with Herati Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
The runner has excellent colour in a vivid red and an ivory ground border which frames the runner well.
The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. Han...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai Kilim with Bold Graphic Design, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A really outstanding Persian Qashqai kilim from South West Persia with very bold graphic design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout.
Excellent condition, very slight wear, ...
Category
19th Century Asian 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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