Items Similar to Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Carpet with Modern Style

1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet

1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 12

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

$23,660

£17,952.66

€20,527.27

CA$33,046.60

A$36,743.33

CHF 19,185.34

MX$447,255.77

NOK 244,796.56

SEK 229,362.68

DKK 153,198.76

Shipping

Retrieving quote...

The 1stDibs Promise:

Authenticity Guarantee,

Money-Back Guarantee,

24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

79230 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 10'00 x 15'01. Woven in the twilight of the 19th century, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug is a precious masterwork of elemental elegance and bold, poetic geometry. At its heart lies a grand lobed octofoil medallion, symmetrically composed with eight pronounced points and crowned by a central rosette in the center. The majestic medallion blooms outward in a symphony of angular botanical motifs and abstracted, symbolic forms, its language both ancient and remarkably fresh. It is anchored with flaming palmette pendants at either end, emblems of transformation and vitality, casting their visual flame across the red field. An intricate rectilinear ivory outline of stylized frondescence frames the medallion with stately ornamentation, giving structure to the otherwise lyrical flow of the design. The magnificent abrashed red field serves as the theatrical stage upon which an allover garden unfurls—blooming palmettes, celestial lotus blossoms, sharp-edged saz leaves, cloudband motifs, and angular vinery interlace with rhythmic purpose. Stylized florals and sinuous foliage drift across the surface, some rooted in the tribal memory, others recalling the classical grandeur of Safavid court carpets. The design is open yet dense, free yet measured—a perfect fusion of spontaneity and symmetry. Each motif is rendered in harmonious hues of reds, pinks, navy blue and sky blue, earthy browns, and soft ivory, a palette drawn from mountain roots, mineral wells, and the highland sun. The mesmerizing corner spandrels, dramatically outlined and filled with angular vinery and stylized foliage, echo the botanical forms of the medallion in reverse symmetry. Their tri-colored ground brightens the composition, providing striking visual with the overall design. These exceptional spandrels act like beams of light radiating from the corners inward, framing the center with a sense of uplift and spatial expansion. What sets this Serapi apart is its deft architectural framing. A classic Samovar turtle vine scroll border, rich with curling vines and stylized tortoise motifs, wraps the composition in rhythmic continuity. This main border rests on a lively red ground, its internal tempo steady and deliberate, while an inner and outer floral meander guard band, rendered in sky blue, floats alongside with delicate grace. These guard bands soften the formality of the border, adding lyrical counterpoint and chromatic contrast that bring balance and cohesion to the visual whole. Every inch of this Serapi rug tells a story of intention and improvisation. The serrated leaves pulse like flame, the medallion stretches like a blossom at full bloom, and the borders dance with old-world rhythm. The composition reveals the hand of a weaver who honored tradition while allowing for the unique expression of her vision—likely a woman from a mountainous village, guided by generations of oral design knowledge and the tactile intimacy of loom and wool. The irregularities, slight asymmetries, and idiosyncratic flourishes are the very hallmarks of authenticity, imbued with the soulful artistry that defines the best Serapi carpets of this era. This extraordinary masterpiece is more than a floor covering—it is a cultural relic, a work of art, and a living archive of Persia’s artistic soul. Its Late 19th Century origin places it in the golden age of Serapi weaving, a time when these carpets were sought by Western tastemakers yet still borne of deeply rooted village traditions. Whether gracing a stately room or grounding a modern interior with historical depth, this Serapi invites contemplation and admiration. It is a rug that speaks in the language of beauty, memory, and timeless craftsmanship. Abrash. Age Wear. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 10'00 x 15'01. Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch. Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.

Dimensions:

Width: 120 in (304.8 cm)Length: 181 in (459.74 cm)

Style:

Serapi (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Iran

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880-1889

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 79230 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 10'00 x 15'011stDibs: LU942945416602

More From This Seller

View All

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78922 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'11 x 12'04. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Serapi rug from the late 19th century is a masterful testament to...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

$7,980

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78709 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'08 x 11'07. Persian Serapi rugs are hand-knotted wool rugs originating from the Heriz village in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest Iran. They a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

$6,608 Sale Price

22% Off

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78331 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 11'03 x 15'04. Emanating a sense of regal sophistication, this hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century Persian Serapi rug is a strikin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style

$53,200

Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77539 Distressed Antique Persian Serapi rug with relaxed Federal Style 08'08 x 12'03. Emanating exquisite grace and architectural design elements with a lovingly time-worn composition, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug can beautifully blend modern, contemporary, and traditional interiors. It features an central octogram medallion anchored with a palmette pendant at either end surrounded by a rectilinear geometric botanical pattern. It is enclosed with a turtle scroll vine border flanked with an inner and outer star meander guard border. With its relaxed Federal charm and rustic sensibility, this antique Persian palace rug...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Carpet with Modern Style

$33,200 Sale Price

20% Off

1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

90025 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'09 x 12'02. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug, dating back to the late 19th century, is a masterful representation of t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890's Antique Persian Serapi Carpet

$7,728 Sale Price

20% Off

1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

79273 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 07'11 x 10'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug is a rare and distinguished masterpiece, woven with the kind of artistry that transce...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style

$6,300

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Carpet

$32,500

Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Carpet

$42,500

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug

Located in New York, NY

Persia, circa 1890 Handwoven Measures: 18'6" x 14'1" (564 x 429 cm).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug

$150,000

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Full Pile Condition throuhgout Measures: 7'8'' x 11'1'' The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced. Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan. Older Heriz...

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug

$47,500

Free Shipping

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An unbelievably beautiful and rare late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with one of the most beautiful patterns we've ever seen in th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug

$75,000

Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning late 19th century Persian Serapi rug with a large central stylized indigo floral medallion living amidst a field of even more stylized flowers and scrolling vines, and all...

Category