Neoclassical Persian Rugs
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Scatter Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Afshar Rug from the early 20th century
rug no. j1908
size 3' 8" x 4' 10" (112 x 147 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Sarouk Ferehan Rug with an open-field pictorial animal design
Measures: 6'10'' x 9'
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz
Located in New York, NY
2nd quarter of the 20th century room size Persian Tabriz rug.
8'10'' x 11'8''
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78670 Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, 06'09 x 10'00. In the enchanting depths of central Iran, one discovers a sanctuary of creativity and heritage: the mesmerizing city of Isfahan. Wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Signed Persian Shadsar Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78701 Vintage Persian Shadsar Kashan Rug, 03'11 x 05'09. Persian Shadsar Kashan rugs, originating from Iran's Kashan region, epitomize meticulous hand-knotted craftsmanship, renowned...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind wool Turkish Oushak Rug
Measures: 8'10'' x 10'9''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug
Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan 10' x 13' Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design in autumn colors
Measures: 4'7'' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1920s Persian Tabriz rug
Measures: 8'5''' x 11'2''
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
mini size late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Measures: 1'10'' x 2'6''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Decorative Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1940s Persian Tabriz rug
Measures: 4'6''' x 6'2''
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz rug in light blue and light yellow
Measures: 4'5''' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug in blue-green, beige and brown.
Measures: 4.6'' x 6.2''.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Slate Gray Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century room size Persian Tabriz rug in predominantly slate grey.
Measures: 9.6'' x 13.1''.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Antique Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 23".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Persian Sarouk Farahan rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a traditional medallion border design
Measures: 4'4'' x 6'10''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size distressed Persian Kashan rug
Measures: 8'8'' x 11'8''.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large room size Antique Persian Malayer rug from the early 20th Century
Measure: 10'3'' x 16'2.
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique High Decorative Persian Malayer Rug
Measurea: 3'6'' x 6'2''.
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sea Foam Color Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian rug.
Measures: 20'' x 20".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
High Decorative One of a kind Geometric Persian Malayer rug
Measures: 4'5'' x 6'5''.
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug with Millefleur Design with Faded Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
61001 Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug, 09'09 x 14'00.
Traditional sensibility meets effortlessly chic in this vintage Persian Joshegan rug. The incrustation pattern and soft colors wov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collcetion Persian Malayer Tribal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer scatter size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century in blue, brown, sand, gray, and camel tones
Measures: 4'7” x 7'3''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Decorative Persian rug from the malayer village located in northwest Persian in blues and rust
Measure: 4'6'' x 6'6''.
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Qum Rug with Neoclassical Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77864, vintage Persian Qum rug with Neoclassical Art Nouveau style. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a regal color palette, this hand-knotted wool vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 09'07 x 16'03
Located in Dallas, TX
77651 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 09'07 x 16'03. From the enchanting heart of south-central Iran emerges the legacy of Kerman rugs, woven into existence within the storied city of Ke...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century scatter square size Persian Bidjar rug with an all-over design on a striated gray field, earth tone accents
Measures: 3'9'' x 5'.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mashad Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Romantic Russian Dacha Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53467, vintage Persian Hamadan runner with Romantic Russian Dacha style. Take a timeless, tailored design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations and neutral hues to get this fresh l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Elegant Brown Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer scatter size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'6” x 4'9''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Connoisseur Antique Heriz Serapi Accent Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic early 20th century Connoisseur caliber Persian Heriz Serapi rug with classic medallion and border motif.
Measures: 4'10'' x 6'3''
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
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Persian Tabriz Formal rug. A sky blue field , ivory border with predominant accents in chocolate brown, pink and khaki. You can find various animals t...
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Glamour
Located in Dallas, TX
76452 Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Glamour. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz rug features a large-scale cusped medallion anchored ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
European Inspired Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Black and White Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century with a plain solid white field and a black border inspired by European floral design. Complete flow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Traditional Tabriz Accent Rug in Blonde
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a traditional design consisting of an intricate large medallion and corner spandrels predominantly in cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare size vintage persian sarouk rug
5'4'' x 8'
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Area Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75830 Vintage Persian Mahal Area rug with Traditional style. With classic architectural details adding timeless elegance and a sense of history, this hand knotted wool vintage Persia...
Category
1990s Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Paisley Malayer Rug in Clear White Blue Brown Hues
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating Persian Malayer rug featuring a small paisley "boteh" design on an ivory ground, main accents in brown and blue.
Measures: 3'6'' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug.
Measures: 11'3'' x 15'
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
19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Area Rug with English Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75838 Vintage Persian Mahal Area Rug with English Traditional Style 09'09 x 13'00. With classic architectural details adding timeless elegance and a sense of history, this hand knott...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Crimson Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic room size Persian Tabriz rug.
An antique Tabriz can be made of cotton or silk and woven as a pile carpet or flat-weave. A refined palette reliant on copper tones, terrac...
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75823 Vintage Mahal Persian Rug, 13'00 x 18'03. Persian Mahal rugs, hailing from the Mahallat region in central Northwestern Iran, are renowned for their striking geometric patterns,...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Area Rug with Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75844 Vintage Persian Mahal Area Rug with Arts & Crafts Style 09'09 X 13'00 From Esmaili Rugs Collection. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal area rug features a classic all...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber rare size early 20th century Persian mahal Sultanabad carpet.
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ over-scale, sp...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug with Neoclassical Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76311, vintage Persian Kashan Area rug with neoclassical style. Featuring a standard Kashan medallion of stepped and lobed attributes, this hand knott...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Square Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A close to a matching pair of one of a kind antique Persian Serapi rugs from the early stages of the 20th century. Measuring: 40'' x 49'' and 41'' x 50'' respectively.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Yazd Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76504 Vintage Persian Yazd Rug,10'00 X 16'03. Yazd rugs, originating from the central Iranian city of Yazd, are esteemed for their intricate designs, superior craftsmanship, and rich...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Ziegler Mahal Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century authentic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rug.
9'2'' x 10'8''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic room size decorative Persian Tabriz rug.
Qum weavers are known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An oversized Persian Tabriz Carpet in browns and blues with an all-over small-scale all-over herati design.
10'3'' x 17'
The Tabriz rug weavers in the late 19th and early 20th cent...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Super quality early 20th century Persian Sarouk Ferehan carpet. Deep red field and border with a navy blue medallion and accents in blue and green.
Measures: ''3'5'' x 4'10''.
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Tabriz with classic Herati motif and timeless medallion and border design. Predominantly brown and orange accents.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ziegler Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superfine quality Stunning antique ziegler mahal Sultanabad rug. Gold-yellow field with enriched navy medallion and border.
In the late 1870s, a new st...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind Classical Palace size antique Persian Bidjar rug in astonishing excellent full pile condition.
Bidjar carpets are world renowned for their superb artist...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neoclassical persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical 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 and Ziegler & Co.. 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 $199 and tops out at $70,000 while the average work can sell for $5,625.
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