Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
CHINOISERIE STYLE
Emerging in the 17th century, chinoiserie appropriated the aesthetics and imagery of popular East Asian design for European-made versions. Reflecting the exoticization of China, Japan and other countries in this era, the word directly translates from French to “Chinese-esque,” which reveals its shortcomings as a style of furniture and decor that often stereotypically and reductively mimics Asian culture rather than showcasing and paying tribute to its artistic traditions.
The enthusiastically decorative chinoiserie style was propelled by influential tastemakers including French King Louis XIV, whose Trianon de Porcelaine in 1670 was inspired by Chinese architecture. Expanded trade between the East and West led to a demand for porcelain, lacquer objects, silk and other goods, which further informed the fanciful furniture being crafted in Europe.
Artisans working in the chinoiserie style used materials and elements like pagoda shapes, bamboo, lacquer surfaces, bird and flower motifs and other interpretations of Asian design on pieces that were frequently set against vibrant wallcoverings. This whimsical approach yielded chinoiserie furniture that boasted dramatic flourishes drawing on the natural world and reflected the dominance of Rococo during the 18th century.
As chinoiserie was shaped by approximations of Asian design by European creators, it had regional variations, such as Chinese Chippendale in England where cabinets, chairs and tea tables had wooden fretwork designs and “japanned” surfaces intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia. In North America, furniture makers in Boston and New York integrated chinoiserie-painted scenes into Queen Anne furniture.
Antique chinoiserie furniture has continued to be fashionable, from its popularity with decorators of the Hollywood Regency era — James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, William Haines and Samuel Marx favored the style — to contemporary interior designers, although it brings with it a complex history.
Find a collection of chinoiserie bedroom furniture, cabinets, decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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Style: Chinoiserie
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoierie Chic Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78422 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 09'00 x 11'02.
Chinoiserie chic meets earth-tone elegance in this hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug. The decorative floral vase design a...
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of Modern Persian Gabbeh Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of scatter-size Modern Persian Gabbeh rugs
Measuring 2'5'' x 4'7'' & 2'5'' x 4'9'' respectively.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Chinese Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of scatter-size Chinese rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.
Measuring 2'5'' x 4'7'' & 2'3'' x 4'5'' respectively.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Handmade Modern East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary East Turkestan Khotan room Size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 8' 11" x 12' 0".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handmade Royal Indo Oriental Floral All over Area Rug
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Indo area rug by Royal Rugs, circa last quarter 20th century. Handmade from 100% wood. Features a floral all over pattern with beige/creme, peaches and blues. Royal rugs has been in business since the 1950s. The company was started by a first generation rug...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century East Turkestan Khotan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage East Turkestan Khotan throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th Century.
Measures: 2' 7" x 3' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century East Turkestani Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Miniature Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare size Chinese Nichols art deco miniature square rug from the 1940s.
Measures: 12'' x 12''
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ming Hua
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
But oh! that deep romantic chasm which slanted. Down the green hill athwart a cedarn cover! A savage place! As holy and enchanted. As e’er beneath a waning moon was haunted. Reflecti...
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2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
19th Century Border Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a 19th-century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included.
Measures: 17” x 18''.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
A Blue Ground Wool Carpet, China
Located in RÉDING, FR
Chinese rug decorated with Dragons
Carpet decorated in beige-orange on a background in shades of blue, with five dragons chasing the sacred pearl, above foaming waves adorning th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century Camel Soft Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a 19th century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included
Measures: 19” x 25'.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Tree of Life
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Inspired by the ancient iconography, this design by Omar represents his interpretation of the Tree of Life connecting all forms of creation. Updated here ...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Blue Crane
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
A design story of legacy and grace. A tribute to his grandparents, this was a particularly special rug for Omar to design. Fluidity, duality and functionality Hesina personifies a wi...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Crane
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
A design story of legacy and grace. A tribute to his grandparents, this was a particularly special rug for Omar to design. Fluidity, duality and functionality Hesina personifies a wi...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Late 19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Chinese Peking rug with a champagne colored field covered with pattern of auspicious flowers, bats, and scholar's objects scattered around a central phoe...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Inspired Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
21st Century Vintage Inspired Khotan rug with an all-over pomegranate motif
11'11'' x 17'
Khotan rugs are typically found in a long and relatively narrow format with simplistic spacious designs great for American home décor. For thousands of years these lands of arid steppes, deserts, and brutal mountain ranges were traversed by caravans of merchants and traders from China to Western Europe along the silk route...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkestan Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Chinoiserie Chic Meets Quiet Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
53820 Antique Chinese Peking Rug, 10'05 x 14'09.
Chinoiserie chic meets quiet sophistication in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Peking rug. Let yourself be whisked...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful floral design with birds and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Blue Beige Antique Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese blue Peking rug.
Measures: 16'' x 19''.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Chinese Peking Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow Chinese Peking Runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 2' x 9'7".
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Summer Palace
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Modern artisanal techniques meet chinois chic in our statement rug.
Summer Palace delicately balances a decorative, cascading ornamental pattern in a pa...
Category
2010s Thai Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Chinese Horsecover Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century colorful Tibetan horse cover textile rug.
Measures: 2'1'' x 4'7''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Chinese Art Deco Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Chinese beijing rug with nice Chinese Art Deco design and beautiful colors, finely and entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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1970s Chinese Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Antique Chinese Silk and Metal Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 19th century Chinese embroidery with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Chinese Pictorial Handmade Silk Rug with Dragon
Located in Barntrup, DE
Chinese pictorial handmade silk rug from the mid-20th century features a dragon surrounded by clouds and ornaments in blue, red, yellow.
Dimensions: 122 cm / 48 in x 78 cm / 30.7 in.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78123 Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style 04'00 x 06'08. With its effortless beauty and timeless Chinoiserie style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Peking rug wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Distressed Little Antique Square Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little Chinese bag face rug with beautiful Chinese design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Peking Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Chinese peking rug with beautiful Chinese Art Deco design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Irregular Hand-Tufted Wool Chinoiseries Style Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Moody's! Mood for Love from RAG Home Inspired from a piece of chinoiserie. The evocation of Chinese motifs and patterns mixed with Contemporary shape rug.
Original Designed by RAG H...
Category
2010s Indonesian Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Pictorial Goat Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a pictorial motif.
Measures: 15" x 21".
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Silk Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Chinese silk embroidery with beautiful floral design with birds and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation, probably for a cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Baotou Scholar’s Rug with Confucian Pictorial Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77586, antique Chinese Baotou Scholar’s rug with Confucian Pictorial Design. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Baotou rug features a pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Pretty Antique Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Chinese Manila Embroidered Shawl
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century shawl from Manila, with a floral Chinese design and style, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Tibetan Saddlebag Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful Tibetan textile saddbleback rug.
Measures: 2'2'' x 3'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Art Deo Pictorial Rug with Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77583 antique Chinese Art Deo Pictorial rug with Chinoiserie style 08'11 x 11'08. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco pictorial rug features a colo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Large Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Chinese rug with beautiful Chinese and Art Deco design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Mid-Century Silk Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid-century Chinese silk rug with beautiful Chinese design and nice colors with a beautiful yellow field color. Entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundati...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Romantic Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77561, distressed antique Chinese Peking rug with Romantic chinoiserie style1. This hand knotted wool distressed antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center medallion floating on an abrashed blue field. The medallion is comprised of a swirl of floral motifs surrounding a fretwork pattern with a small rosette in the center. Peonies and butterflies gracefully surround the medallion. Peonies are one of the most treasured symbols throughout Chinese art and design; the flower is seen to represent unparalleled beauty and honor. Butterflies are thought to represent happiness. Delicate scrollwork adorns the spandrels, echoing the floral tendrils and butterfly shapes in the field design. A gorgeous traditional peony border frames the composition. The restrained color palette based around shades of blues, creams, and apricot accents, creates a sense of serenity and elegance. With its Classic design, well-harmonized color palette, and graceful floral motifs, this antique Chinese Peking rug would be a refined, yet comfortable, addition to any interior. It is rendered in variegated shades of royal blue, true blue, indigo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border
Located in Dallas, TX
78124 Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border 05'02 x 07'07. With its effortless beauty and rustic s...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Little Antique Chinese Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century Chinese rug featuring a stunning Chinese design, adorned with a captivating blue field color. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton found...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Vintage Chinese Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of accent size Chinese rugs from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century.
Measuring 5'4'' x 7'6'' & 5'3'' x 7'8'' respectively.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Baotou Rug with Art Deco Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77588 antique Chinese Baotou rug with Art Deco style. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Baotou rug features a rounded fretwork medallio...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78130 Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style 08'03 x 09'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Deep Blue Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Chinese blue Peking rug.
Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78131 Distressed Antique Chinese peking rug with Rustic Chinoiserie Style 12'02 x 18'02. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open medallion decorated...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chinese Art Deco Runner
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Chinese Art Deco runner in yellow and navy
Measures: 3'1" x 8'7".
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Chinese Silk and Metal Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 19th century Chinese embroidery with nice design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk and metal on ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century embroidery from China with a beautiful Chinese design and beautiful colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Antique Chinese Embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid-20th century Chinese embroidery with birds and flowers and beautiful colors. Entirely hand embroidered with silk on silk foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Embroidered Panel
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 19th century Chinese embroidery with silk and metal on silk foundation, entirely hand embroidered, some damages on metal wires.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Metal
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Square Silk Manila piano Shawl Embroidered
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative early 20th century silk embroidery from Manila, with a Chinese style and beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely hand embroidered with silk on...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Art Deco Round Rug with European Influenced Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77784, antique Chinese Art Deco Round rug with European Influenced Chinoiserie style. This hand knotted wool antique Chinese Art Deco rug features ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Chinese Peking Rug with Modern Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77773 antique Silk Chinese Peking rug with Modern Chinoiserie style 02'01 x 04'00. This hand-knotted silk antique Chinese Peking rug features a rounded open center fretwork medallion...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Chinese Five Claw Dragon Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77589, antique Chinese Five Claw Dragon Pictorial rug. This hand-knotted wool antique Chinese pictorial rug depicts a five claw dragon design. The abrashed orange field features an a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of Chinese Art Deco Carpet Runners
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chinese Art Deco carpet or rug runners, circa 1930s. Beautiful colors and rare to find a pair. They measure 45" length x 23" width each. Th...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Chinese Art Deco Design Peking Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Chinese beijing rug with nice design with pictorial and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Light Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 20th-century Chinese silk rug featuring a stunning traditional Chinese design. Light colors of brown, beige, green, and pink adorn this masterpiece, meticulously hand-...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Chinoiserie rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Chinoiserie rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Chinoiserie rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include RAG home, and Wendy Morrison. 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 rugs and carpets 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 $120,000 while the average work can sell for $3,299.
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