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Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
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1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Saraband Runner of Considerable Length
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental mid-20th century Indian Saraband runner of considerable length, with an amazing all-over paisley pattern on an orange background, surround...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Minimalist Midcentury Style Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Mazandaran Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Vintage Midcentury Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian Tabriz carpet in the style of Turkish Damali rugs. Damali rugs are typically in a checkered or diamond-checkered pattern, hence the name "dama" which trans...
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1950s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Feraghan Handmade Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Feraghan Handmade Wool Runner Size: 3'3" × 14'0" (99 × 426 cm) There are no rugs more sophisticated in the world than antique Persian rugs. The centuries-old tradition, unmatched variety of designs and advanced weaving techniques elevate them to the rank of art. The antique Feraghan runner...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Minimalist Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Midcentury Style Minimalist Persian Mazandaran Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Style Minimalist Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Zeillu Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flat-weave rug is made with handspun cotton and natural dyes. The name of this design is called Zeillu, which is native to the Yazd region in Iran. NASIRI continues thei...
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1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Persian Kilim Area Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76392, vintage Persian Kilim Area rug with Mid-Century Modern style, flat-weave rug. Minimalist elegance and earth-toned energy are captured in this handwoven wool vintage Persian Ki...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Monumental Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful monumental mid-20th century Indian Dhurrie rug with an all-over geometric pattern woven in gold, green, and blue surrounded by a border with large-scale stylized flowers ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Vintage Midcentury Persian Gabeh Rugs 'Sold as a Pair or Individually'
Located in New York, NY
These are a pair of vintage midcentury Persian Gabeh rugs in ivory color, offered as a pair or individually. Priced as a pair. These tribal rugs are made wi...
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1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Baluch Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with a wonderful bold pattern containing wide alternating zigzag stripes and solid colored stripes.
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Midcentury Persian Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Persian Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Persian flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with handspun wool and cotton, and all-natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage kilims tha...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Mazandaran Minimalist Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Persian flat-weave is skillfully sourced by NASIRI and is exclusive to our showroom. Our curated collection of vintage rugs embodies the minimal style that emerged in th...
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1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Persian flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with 100% handspun wool and all-natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage Kilim’s that are ...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Pelas Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern Collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Midcentury Minimalist Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Minimalist Midcentury Pesian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Pelas Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Pelas Minimalist Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern style Persian Pelas Minimalist flat-weave rug This Persian Pelas flat-weave rug is in the manner of the Mid-Century Modern style and is made with 100% handspun wo...
Category

2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Minimalist Tribal Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modern collection is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I and exclusive to our showroom. These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-2...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lisboa Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Lisboa collection Inspired by a recent trip to Portugal, the new collection encompasses the feelings evoked from the architecture, art, food, people, and vibrant colors seen throughout the towns and cities of the country. The first rug in the collection, Lisboa, mimics the colors and patterns of Lisbon. Lisbon is very intimate with its tightly knit cobblestone streets lined with charming cafes and shops. From the yellow trolley...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Persian Stripe Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Tribal Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flatweaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Midcentury Persian Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
These flat-weaves embody the Minimalist sophistication that emerged in the mid-20th century which continues to thrive today. We bridge the elements of the past with the present using...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-century Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Nasiri, Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $230 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $7,110.

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