Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

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CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Classical Roman

1870s Multi Geometric French Needlepoint Carpet 17'6"x19' Flatweave Wool Rug

$62,020Sale Price|30% Off

1870s Multi Geometric French Needlepoint Carpet 17'6"x19' Flatweave Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1870 French Classical Roman needlepoint wool rug, 17'6" x 19'8" (210 x 236 in). Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. This mosaic floor pattern wool needlepoint carpet was clearly a special commission for a high-level Roman Catholic ecclesiastic, bishop and then archbishop / cardinal as indicated by the hats with tassels in the corners, each surmounting a shield of arms...

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1870s French Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Large Vintage Rug/Carpet with Dark Blue and Pink Tones 328x238 cm

$598

Large Vintage Rug/Carpet with Dark Blue and Pink Tones 328x238 cm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this large vintage Kirman rug/carpet featuring predominantly dark blue and pink tones with beautiful patterns, measuring 328x238 cm. Bring warmth and charm to your ...

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20th Century Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Large Oriental Rug with Red and Pink Tones – 345x250 cm

$644

Large Oriental Rug with Red and Pink Tones – 345x250 cm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this large and colorful Oriental rug with predominantly red and pink tones, measuring 345x250 cm. Brighten up your home with this stunning rug. It features beautifu...

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20th Century Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

20th Century White and Brown Roman Coptic Design North Africa Rug, circa 1900s

$17,097

20th Century White and Brown Roman Coptic Design North Africa Rug, circa 1900s

Located in Firenze, IT

Carpet in natural knotted wool with symmetrical knot, handicraft production of North Africa. The design of this rug reproduces a late Roman (Coptic) fabric. The drawing refers to ve...

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Early 20th Century North African Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Oriental style rug with elegant patterns 397x304cm

$820

Oriental style rug with elegant patterns 397x304cm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This large rug in an oriental style features elegant patterns and beautiful colours. Its size is 397 x 304 cm. Let your home shine with a beautiful rug. Rugs are not only a popular ...

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20th Century Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Silk Rug with Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Pattern

$13,678 / item

Contemporary Silk Rug with Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Pattern

By Alberto Levi

Located in Milan, IT

An extremely finely knotted carpet woven completely in pure silk, with a design taken from the floor mosaics of the Byzantine period. The aging effect is obtained by weaving the patt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Zabihi Collection Turkish Antique Oushak Carpet

$60,000

Zabihi Collection Turkish Antique Oushak Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A truly divine antique Oushak masterpiece. Two identical scrolls in between an irregular set of palmettes running through coral ground with a delightful s...

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19th Century Turkish Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

$2,494

W 122.05 in L 153.55 in

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Located in London, GB

This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green

$13,999Sale Price|22% Off

W 108 in L 138 in

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green

Located in Port Washington, NY

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...

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Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand Woven Aubusson Carpet Brown Needlepoint Traditional Wool Area Rug

$1,213Sale Price|40% Off

W 38.59 in L 59.06 in

Hand Woven Aubusson Carpet Brown Needlepoint Traditional Wool Area Rug

Located in Wembley, GB

This attractive wool rug has been woven with an all-over repeating pattern in accents of beige, red and green. Vintage rugs are popular in today's market with both classic and contem...

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2010s Chinese Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Tapestry

Early 20th Century Geometric African Kuba Cloth

$2,000

W 19 in L 23 in

Early 20th Century Geometric African Kuba Cloth

Located in Dublin, NH

African Kuba cloth. Collection of Lucille A. Lamkin.

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns

$6,800

W 96 in L 121 in

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Geometric Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x10 modern abstract rug is a work of contemporary art as much as an art rug, bold yet whimsical featuring geometric patterns. On the Design: This cont...

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2010s Indian Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vintage Distressed Mid-Century North African Berber Rug Industrial look

$615

W 39.38 in L 57.88 in

Vintage Distressed Mid-Century North African Berber Rug Industrial look

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful distressed vintage Berber rug, hand-knotted by tribal women living in the Atlas mountains. Worn distressed industrial look. Moroccan Rug Amazigh red and orange hand-knotte...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Moroccan / North African Vintage Berber Rug

$2,165

W 55.12 in L 122.05 in

Moroccan / North African Vintage Berber Rug

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Great old rug from North Africa. Well designed and hand-knotted by women of the Boujad Tribe in Morocco. The rug is in collectors condition. About tribal Berber Rugs: Berber rugs and...

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1960s Moroccan Vintage Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

$35,000

W 140 in L 189 in

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional Antique Oushak rug is a masterpiece of late 19th Turkish craftsmanship. Featuring a sophisticated and rare muted teal field, the rug is adorned with an intricate, al...

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19th Century Turkish Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Botanical Aubusson Rug Green Beige Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Traditional Carpet

$2,528Sale Price|25% Off

W 34.26 in L 94.49 in

Botanical Aubusson Rug Green Beige Handwoven Wool Needlepoint Traditional Carpet

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic area runner rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical floral design woven on an ivory beige green background with cream green and ivory accents. This elegant...

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1990s French Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

Botanical Green Rug Art Nouveau Carpet Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint

$5,360Sale Price|25% Off

W 104.34 in L 140.16 in

Botanical Green Rug Art Nouveau Carpet Aubusson Rug Handwoven Wool Needlepoint

Located in Wembley, GB

This fantastic area rug has been handwoven with a beautiful symmetrical large-scale botanical Rug design woven on an ivory blue/ Green background with accents of cream green and ivor...

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1990s English Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Cotton

Fine French Vintage Cream Extra Large Rug Carpet Must See Pictures

$5,326

W 103.55 in L 142.13 in

Fine French Vintage Cream Extra Large Rug Carpet Must See Pictures

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extra large country house, vintage French rug with lovely decoration and rich colours I have a collection of 12 rugs I’m now listing for sa...

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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

2'x2'6" Jalapeno Red Mat Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

$633Sale Price|20% Off

W 24 in L 30 in

2'x2'6" Jalapeno Red Mat Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...

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1920s Turkish Vintage Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Previously Available Items

Rare Antique Italian Tapestry Depicting Roman Emperor Julius Caesar

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H 148 in W 93 in

Rare Antique Italian Tapestry Depicting Roman Emperor Julius Caesar

Located in New York, NY

Here is a beautiful antique tapestry: a late nineteenth century Italian piece, composed with the standards of classical beauty as a guiding light. Harkening back to the preferred aes...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Early Coptic Egyptian Textile

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W 8 in L 10 in

Early Coptic Egyptian Textile

Located in New York, NY

Created in Egypt, this early Coptic textile depicts a primitive portrait with perspective flattening and a spirited style that is alluring and whimsical...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Classical Roman Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Classical Roman rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman 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, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Alberto Levi, and Hadji Jalili. 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 $13,177 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $32,021.