Persian Rugs
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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Fine Persian Tabriz
Located in New York, NY
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of Iran totally populated...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage, late 20th century, Persian Tabriz rug woven in silk and wool, and with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of more flowers and vines, and surr...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Qashqai Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating columns of interconnected vinery in minor details of buds, blossoms, and meandering vines. Corner spandrel overlays bearing lattice outline and interior germinating plan...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Other Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Corridor Carpet Rug, 7'1 x 17'11
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Corridor Carpet Rug, 7'1 x 17'11. A truly delightful antique Persian Malayer corridor rug, the rug is in very good condition with a low pile that adds the pat...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory and Light 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...
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Serapir rug with an incredible large-scale crimson floral medallion set against a field of leaves, flowers, and scrolling vines, and surrounded b...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with the most beautiful central medallion with a stylized floral and leaf pattern woven in wonderful and brilliant crimsons, light...
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpets known as Farahan come from an area north of the city of Arak in western Iran, whose Persian rugs were arguably the finest and most renowned items made during the 19th...
Category
1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz rug in Pink and Teal Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool on cotton, a 4x8 Persian Shiraz rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections.
On the Design:
This rug is an interesting piece of brigh...
Category
1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Inspired Square Size Ivory Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A hand-knotted one of a kind Turkish Oushak Square rug.
Measures: 9'1'' x 10'4''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Red, Navy, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Gorgeously designed with a wonderful color palette Persian Kerman Lavar area rug in a large format floral pattern from the late 1800s. The main field is in an ivory color with a cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Rug - 19th Century Heriz Rug, Antique Rug, Handwoven Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The Magic of Rich Colors This elegant 19th century Heriz rug has the potential to transform any space into a fascinating work of art with its rich colors and sophisticated patterns. ...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bidjar Runner - 19th Century Bidjar Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A Unique Piece of History This exquisite 19th century Bidjar runner is a carefully woven work of art that has stood the test of time. This handmade rug in rich shades of blue and red...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Red, Navy, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Truly a masterpiece of design and colors! Beautiful Kerman Lavar rug with a central medallion with a large format floral design from the late 1800s. The main field is in an ivory co...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Rug - 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Rug, Handwoven Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This magnificent 19th century Tabriz rug is an excellent choice for antique collectors and those with great aesthetic taste. With its rich red tones and detailed embroidery, this rug...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
11x18.5 Ft Antique Bidjar Rug, Circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There is a certain element of cheerfulness as well as a powerful presence to this dazzling Bidjar rug with its softly rendered blossoms all-over a strikingly vivid red field. These b...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red.
Keivan Woven Arts, Dsp-1129, Late 20th Century Muted Fine Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red, This el...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Persian Bakhtiairi Rug 14'2"x22'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug has an ivory field with diagonal rows of shaded sky-blue bold lozenges and part lozenges each containing a central brick-red and ivory flower motif...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extremely Impressive Antique Geometric Persian Sultanabad Rug 8'6" x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Impressive Antique Geometric Blue Hue Persian Sultanabad Rug, country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 13'2" x 21'5" - 401 x 653 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 13'2" x 21'5" - 401 x 653 )
Category
1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet ( 7'10" x 16'8" - 239 x 508 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet
7'10" x 16'8" - 239 x 508
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design. This rug is a unique interpretation of the tr...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s pretty antique tribal Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Hamadan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, navy blue, yellow, blue, green and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundatio...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78692 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 04'01 x 06'01. Immerse yourself in the enduring charm of Biophilic Design and the intricate decorative craftsmanship showcased in this hand-knot...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and all over design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown and gree...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
The finest 19th-century Serapis, like this one, perfectly woven and in incomparably good condition, reflect a breathtaking level of originality and perfect...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Antique Persian Serapi Palatial Size Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
This ancient Serapi was exquisitely made with the highest artistic and quality materials. It is a piece with perfect aesthetic balance. The central medalli...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shabby Chic 19th Century Sultanabad Rug 6'7" x 13'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: Late 19th Century
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug 2'8" x 9'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover 5' x 5'7"
Located in New York, NY
Quite A Rare Tribal Qashqai Antique Persian Horse Cover, Origin Of This Horse Cover: Persia, The Approximate Creation Date: Turn of the 20th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Mohtasham Kashan – Central Persia
With a shiny surface made of lambswool and a wonderful pile, this resplendent Mohtasham Kashan results from technical perfection and the artistic e...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Serapi – Northwest Persia
This antique Serapi of high artistic calibre features vibrant colours around the large central medallion in blue and salmon on a red background. Every rug ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Lori Rug Runner
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Lori – West Persia
This is an excellent antique Persian Lori made with artistic mastery. It features an all-over pattern of colourful flowers intertwined in a dark beige shade throu...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Kerman Lavar – Southern Persia
This magnificent Kerman Lavar features a design that catches the eye for its intricate floral motifs and use of plenty of colours. The carpet has a ri...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ancient Shiraz / Qashqai - Geometric Tribal Persian Rug, PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Astonishing 1800's Shariatmadari Qashqai, Tribal Persian Rug
7' x 9' 3"
This breathtaking rarity was hand woven by the lesser known Shariatmadari family of Shiraz. These weavers a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Farahan Sarouk – West Persia
This magnificent Farahan features an intricate design with geometric and floral patterns. The predominant colours are dark blue, gold, and orangey beige...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Farahan Sarouk
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Farahan Sarouk – West Persia
The creative use of space, choice of colours, and rare white gold shade create a unique version of this Farahan Sarouk rug. The bright field, highlighte...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Farahan Sarouk – Western Persia
Created during the height of the Second Golden Age of Persian Carpets, this monumental rug was indeed woven in one of the finest workshops of the cen...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Near Square Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi in Navy, Burgundy, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Breathtaking beautiful oversized Persian Tabriz Mahi rug from the late 1900s in navy blue, burgundy, ivory, and green colors . Wonderful ageless classic Herati pattern in a very rar...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Oversized Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From our antique collection, this 13x19 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of Kermanshah provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900.
On the Design
Beige-brown and red...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Afshar Antique Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Afshar - Southern Persia
You will be fascinated by this highly sophisticated rug, woven some 150 years ago by the Persian Afshar nomads. Featuring a repeating design and precise de...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Yalameh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Yalameh rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colours with red background, blue, brown and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
Category
1980s Asian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Hamadan rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours with a white background, red, pink, blue, green, yellow and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotto...
Category
1970s Asian Rustic Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover 3' x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78678 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 09'01 x 12'02. Indian rugs with Shah Abbasi designs are hand-knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs inspired by the Persian Shah Abbas...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique Bidjar Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Bidjar – Northwest Persia
This magnificent Bidjar gallery is impressive for its large size and vibrant design, which a master artist made with skilled hands. The navy-blue field is ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Malayer Design Rug Woven Legends with Natural Dyes Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A large Azeri rug with traditional design in style of Malayer or Bidjar The pile is made of high-end quality wool - hand spun, hand dyed with all vegetable dyes and knotted by master...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Persian Kerman rug made into a patchwork format. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Measures: 18" x 18".
Category
19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Karadagh Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Karadagh Carpet
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Royal Persian Sarouk Navy Floral All Over Navy Area Rug Carpet 5' x 8'
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful blue floral all over Royal Persian area rug. Features an interlaced patter of crème, beige, reds and greens. Polypropylene BCF pile
Sarouk rugs are a type of Persian rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Synthetic
Antique Wool Hand-Knotted Persian Serab Runner Large Size - 8'x23'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large antique Persian Serab runner has a shaded steel-grey field with a dense angular herati-pattern around a large ivory lozenge medallion and palmette pendants containing a ce...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch rug with a fantastic geometric pattern with stylized leaves, flowers, and chickens, and goats, and all surrounded by a wide border with more styliz...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 9'3" × 11'4" (281 × 345 cm)
Antique Tabriz rugs are widely known for their diversity. They can range from flat to pile weaves. Patterns...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Hand Knotted Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz runner that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring an enchanting medallion floral design, this rug captiva...
Category
1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with what looks like a colorful horse surrounded by small trees on a dark ground color
Measures: 4'3'' x 7'2''.
This was origin...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art 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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