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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Mid-20th Century Hand Knotted Persian Keshan Wool Area Rug Blue Red
Located in Dayton, OH
A vibrant mid 20th century Persian Keshan hand knotted wool area rug. Made from 100% wool with a field of red and blue with interlaced floral design. 121-144 knots per square inch
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Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
74271 Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Mythological Tapestry Lion & King Darius Achaemenid at Persepolis. This antique Kerman rug possibly depicting a pictoria...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversized Persian Heriz Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Oversized Persian Heriz Carpet, Late 19th Century
Excellent condition.
Additional Information
Dimensions: 12'5" W x 22'2" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Late 19th Century
R...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique N.W. Persian Rug with Geometrics in Terracotta Red, Royal Blue & Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 19th century N.W. Persian Rug with Geometrics in Terracotta Red, Royal Blue, brown & Green. Keivan Woven Arts / W22-1201, country of origin / type: Iran / N.W. Persian, circa...
Category
1890s Persian Kazak Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Decorative Oriental Kerman Rug in Square Size
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kerman oriental carpet, size 10'0" H x 10'0" W, circa 1940.
This vintage hand-knotted Persian rug features a striki...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Green Persian Mahal Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Oversize Mahal Hand-knotted wool rug with a green field. This Mahal rug has a red frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over multi-medallion floral design...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Yazd Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Persian Yazd rug in blue and raspberry
Details
rug no. j2681
size 5' 11" x 8' 9" (180 x 267 cm)
Yazd carpets are very similar to formal Persian Kerman carpets i...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Regency Revival Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Large Kilim Wool Rug, Czechoslovakia
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition regarding the age with minor sign of use
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Ziegler Persian Rug with Purple Blue Background & Soft Coral
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sultanabad Ziegler Persian Rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /E-1211, country of origin / type: Iran / Sultanabad Ziegler , circa ...
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Modern Industrial Meets Rustic Spanish Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60667 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'00 x 10'08.
In a captivating fusion of Rustic Spanish style and modern industrial vibes, behold the relaxed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dark Brown Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Persian Mahal
Circa: 1920. Low pile
Wear notes: none
Good condition. Deep blackened brown field with warm tan and blue accents. Suitable for high traffic areas and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1960's Persian Ardabil Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74930 Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug, 07'04 x 10'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Ardabil rug offers a stunning fusion of earthy tones and intricate tribal artistry, making it...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Located in New York, NY
A very picturesque and skillfully hand knotted Qum Persian silk carpet by Rajabian. The carpet depicts an idyllic landscape with ducks swimming in a stream, flowers and trees on the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 22'8" x 15'2" (691 x 462 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakshaish small carpet
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Bakshaish carpets are considered by most dealers and connoisseurs to be in a special category of their own, rare and uniquely beautiful.
In recent years they have risen steeply in v...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Rug Pazyryk Carpet Hand Woven Traditional Rug CHR26
Located in Wembley, GB
This Collectibles Persian Semnan Carpet is rare due to its unique design and colouring. The design features a unique layered repeat pattern border with realistically woven horses and...
Category
1960s Persian Empire Revival Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique KirmanShah/Laver Kirman Persian carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning and gorgeous antique Kermanshah/Laver Kirman carpet, originating from Iran in the late 19th century. This exceptional piece showcases the timeless elegance and intricate c...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9'6"x13'5" Portia Red Hand Knotted Vibrant Wool Vintage Persian Kashan Clean Rug
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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century tribal Afshar bag face rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage tribal rug with nice floral stylized floral design and beautiful colours with yellow, green, blue, pink and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mehraban Fine Persian Semi Antique Pure Silk Tabriz
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31987
Size
16' 7" x 26' 3"
Design
Tabriz
Collection
Fine Persian, Antique/Vintage
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 16'8" x 11'8" (508 x 356 cm)
Commissioned by Ziegler & Co.
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia, circa 1890
Handwoven
Measures: 20'6" x 14'6" (625 x 442 cm).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1870s Unique Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Beige Wool with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite, one-of-a-kind hand-knotted wool rug is an antique oversized Sultanabad dating back to the 1870s. It presents a khaki-beige field adorned with multicolored floral acce...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73332 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 08'01 x 11'10. Steeped in history and woven with the essence of a bygone era, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Persian Ker...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75654 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 01'11 x 02'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug features a floral bouquet in a creamy vanilla field surrounded by a complementary f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aubusson Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow with Lazy Lines
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug with lazy line texture. zipper closure and poly fill insert provided
14'' x 17''
Category
Late 19th Century Brutalist Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
13'5"x19'8" Ivory Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Antique Persian Kerman with Poetry and Animal Figurines, Birds and Tigers, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oversized Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile hei...
Category
1880s Persian Medieval Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim rug, measuring 6' 11" x 8' 11", presents a playful and vibrant striped design across three vertical panels. The palette features soft pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Scale Worn Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Large Scale Design Geometric Persian Bidjar distressed rug
Details
rug no. j3921
size 9' 5" x 12' 7" (287 x 384 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15915, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950
Measures: 1'9 x 3'4.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a cranberry field surrounded by a wide teal border. Multi-colored potted peonies and cherry blossoms overlay the border, and a butterf...
Category
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Palace Rug with Traditional Colonial and Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75593 vintage Persian Tabriz Palace rug with Traditional Colonial and Federal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug features an al...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Federal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and Lion Persian Tabriz Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and his symbolic lion.
Measures: 3' 2" x 4' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Persia, circa 1880
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 16'3" x 13'3" (495 x 404 cm)
Commissioned by Shah Abus for Persian Courts.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Rug Malayer Design with Rich Floral Patterns, circa 1930s
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade from the finest wool and organic dyes, this antique Persian rug features an exceptional floral pattern using a unique color blend of blue, green, ivory and yellow. It’s a fine example of the artistry of Malayer weavers and is an excellent choice for a rug inside homes...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 11'11" x 10'11" (363 x 333 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 10' 3", exemplifies the timeless beauty and practicality of traditional Persian weaving techniques. The design fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Knotted Tukomen Ersari Rug in Red Background With Gul Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'8 x 9'5.
Vintage Hand Knotted Tukomen Ersari Rug in Red Background With Gul Design. Keivan Woven Arts; rug W22-0207, country of origin / type: Turkestan / Ersari, circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
The deeply stepped straw field shows flowering vases at each end and a stepped salmon medallion with a nested diamond center. Dark blue corners with rosettes and nested, tall pentago...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 6" x 7' 2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Wool pile with symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. This group of tribal Afshar rugs is beloved for its layered cartouche pattern, centered around a sand-colored, multiply-hooke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Off-white cotton details pop up almost randomly in partial border lines, in the ogival medallion and in the straight stems of tall tulip flowers at one end. The rug has a general str...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 4" x 7' 2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug. Roughly in the same style as rug # 27198, this SE Persian tribal scatter adds a central lozenge rust sub-medallion while omitting the sawtooth ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 3" x 7' 2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug. A pole medallion of three conjoint hooked straw diamonds centers the light blue-grey step-waisted sub—sub-field with a decoration of lazy S’s and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug. The straw field displays four rows of vases with peacock tail flower arrangements as well as other urns, detailed in dark red-brown and light blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 3" x 7' 0"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. A large ecru hexagonal medallion is set on the slate field, with fringed rocket ship-like forms in the corners and a dense scat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 2" x 7' 6"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 2" x 7' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Long Semi Antique Persian Runner in Red Field and Green and Ivory Borders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long Hand-Knotted Persian Runner, rug H-602-37, country of origin / type: Persian / Malayer, circa mid-20th century
This Persian Hamadan long runner from mid-20th century Iran fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 2" x 7' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 2" x 6' 10"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 2" x 6' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Rug
Located in New York, NY
Western Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 13'3" x 10'3" (404 x 312 cm)
Commissioned by Ziegler & Co.
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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