Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Neo-Classical Oushak Tan and Beige Ivory Motif Wool Rug 12'x17'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This elegant hand-knotted wool rug showcases a refined Oushak-inspired design, characterized by its soft, muted palette and large-scale floral motifs. Woven entirely by hand using ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Penny Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Penny carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. American Penny rugs are often used as decorative coverings for beds, tables, dre...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century American Braided Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braided room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 1" x 12' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Harker Millefleur Rug with Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77534, vintage Turkish Harker Millefleur rug with Victorian style. With a timeless floral pattern and refined elegance, this hand knotted wool vintage T...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Abstract Marble Print Rug with Modern Neoclassical Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77455, vintage Chinese abstract marble print rug with modern neoclassical baroque style 08'00 x 11'04. Effortless beauty and simplicity meet soft, bespoke vi...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Sovannerie Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century French Savonnerie rug showcases an elaborate pattern rich with large-scale floral swags, acanthus leaves, ribbon twists, and a variety of neoclassic...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner 2'6 X 13'4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kilim Runner 2'6 X 13'4. A vintage circa 1940s Turkish hand woven hemp Kilim. The simplicity and boldness of this piece gives a contemporary feel and can look at home...
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20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Hemp
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Sivas accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 5" x 9' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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...
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Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Blue and Beige Tabriz Pattern Wool Rug 9'9''x13'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug blends vintage aesthetics with refined craftsmanship, featuring an intricate floral medallion pattern set against a soft blue and beige backdrop....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Ghiordes Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Ghiordes throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Silk & Wool Rust Tones Modern Botanical Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Silk & Wool Rust Tones Modern Botanical Pattern Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Distressed Mahal Blue & Ivory Wool Rug 11'10''x14'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
Elevate your space with this exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a soft, vintage-inspired color palette of light blue, and ivory. The intricate all-over floral and botanical m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Egg Plant with Gold Bordered Wool Rug 6'x8'11''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug features a refined classical design, deeply rooted in Persian-inspired floral aesthetics. The centerpiece of this piece is a symmetrical medallio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Burnt Orange Beige Floral Designed Wool Rug 4'10''x7'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug showcases the enduring beauty of Mughal-inspired floral artistry. Rendered in a warm rust-red field, the rug features an intricate all-over pattern of palm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Rust Brown Sultanabad Style Wool Rug 6'3''x9'11''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug beautifully channels the grandeur of antique carpets with a refined and contemporary twist. Featuring a rich rust-red field adorned with large-scale botani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Red with Beige Bordered Wool Rug 6'8''x6'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug showcases a refined Ziegler Sultanabad design, renowned for its classical elegance and timeless appeal. Crafted with exceptional attention to det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pair of Turkish Oushak Medallion Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of vintage Turkish Oushak rugs. Measuring 19'' x 38'' and 22'' x 42''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 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.
9'3'' x 13'5''
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Lime Green Accents
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th century Turkish Oushak featuring a lime green color on a silver colored ground.
3'10'' x 6'1''
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie Botanic Handmade Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spanish Savonnerie botanic handmade wool rug (size adjusted).
Size: 13'5" × 26'0" (408 × 792 cm).
An early 20th century Spanish Savonnerie carpet, the ivory field with a neoclassical garden pattern of rectilinear forms and flowering vinery around a restrained architectural centerpiece within a crimson flowering vinery border.
Retaining the idiosyncratic structure of the Spanish knot, early Hispano-Moresque rug weavers employed the method of a single-warp knot in their vintage area rugs. The original bright red and blue colorations of these antique Spanish rugs have faded over time into the muted gold and blue tones now associated with antique Spanish carpets. Neoclassical and Turkish influenced pieces were made in the workshops of Quenca. In 1712 Charles III founded the Real Fabrica de Tapices...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rare Room Size American Hooked Rug 9'6" x 11'7"
Located in New York, NY
Hooked Rug, American, Early 20th Century – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 7 in (2.9 m x 3.53 m)
This sophisticated vintage American rug features a handsome allover pattern that incorporates a rich variety of monochromatic and variegated stripes arranged in staggered rows. The polychromatic field is further divided into a triad of distinct compartments that create a graphic stripe-within-a-stripe pattern. Each narrow segmented stripe is set against a variety of contrasting colors that create a harmonious low-key pattern comprised of varied hues. The motley assortment of bold colors creates a tonal blend that is superseded by the dark hues and enlivened by the vibrant accent colors. Reminiscent of piled books...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage American Hook Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular vintage American hook rug visually vibrates with a stunning myriad of colors and striped, checker-patterned weaves. The repeat patt...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug. 11 ft 4 in x 18 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique America Hooked Rug that Was based Off Of A French Aubusson Carpet Design, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: Early 20th Century – While the technique and somewhat quaint...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Agra Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
73276 Antique Indian Agra Rug, 04'10 x 07'08. Indian Agra rugs are handcrafted carpets originating from the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India, renowned for their exceptional quali...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Neo-Classical Tabriz Pattern Blue and Ivory Wool Rug 12'4''x17'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning hand-knotted wool rug from is a beautiful example of traditional design reimagined in a refreshing soft blue, tan and ivory palette. Crafted by skilled artisans using p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Blue and Beige Wool Rug 10'1''x14'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool Ziegler Sultanabad design rug showcases refined craftsmanship and a timeless aesthetic inspired by traditional Persian designs. Woven from high-quali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neoclassical Polynesian Tan Blue Wool Rug 9'10''x13'6''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug features a refined vintage-inspired floral and botanical motif, woven in a harmonious blend of soft blue, tan, ivory and taupe tones. The intricate central...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique American Chenille Carpet. 8 ft 8 in x 13 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Room Size Antique American Chenille Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: American Rug, Circa Date: 1870 – Size: 8 ft 8 in x 13 ft 9 in (2.64 m x 4.19 m).
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Hooked American Rug. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Hooked Rug, America, Early 20th Century – Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.36 m)
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oriental Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very fine example of antique oriental carpet, elegant in colors and composition.
The size is rare because these antique oriental rugs were woven in much larger sides, suitable for co...
Category
1890s Central Asian Antique Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique American Hooked Rug. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Hooked Rug, Country of Origin: United States, Circa date: 1920. Size: 9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in (2.84 m x 4.01 m).
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Colorful 19th Century Antique American Hooked Rug with Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'1 x 8'8.
American hooked rugs are indigenous to the Northeast of the United States and Eastern Canada. Their production began in the mid-1800s, gradually spreading lower in to North America. Early American Hooked rugs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Oushak throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 11" x 5' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Blue, Rust and Ivory Mahal Pattern Wool Rug 9'8''x14'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug showcases a captivating Tabriz-inspired design with a transitional vintage aesthetic. The intricate pattern features an array of botanical motifs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Blue and Beige Tabriz Pattern Wool Rug 13'8''x19'9''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This oversized hand-knotted wool rug embodies timeless elegance with its antique-inspired tabriz motif, featuring intricate botanical patterns in soft blue, and beige hues. Reminisce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oushak Soft Pastel Blue Green & Beige Wool Rug 9'x12'8''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug beautifully showcases a Oushak design, blending traditional elegance with a contemporary vintage aesthetic. The intricate floral and vine motifs, woven in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Turkish Sivas Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Sivas accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6'4" x 9'6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Vintage Mahindra Hand Knotted 100% Wool Area Rug Carpet Rectangular
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For your consideration is a gorgeous, vintage, Mahindra hand knitted area rug or carpet.
Made of 100% wool.
It’s in good vintage condition with some signs of distress. Hard to n...
Category
20th Century Indian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Gray & Blue Mahal Designed Wool Rug 11'10''x14'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug showcases a sophisticated blend of soft gray, ivory and muted blue tones, creating a timeless yet modern aesthetic. Inspired by classic designs, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tony Duquette, 'Ermine Border' Rug Carpet Hand Knotted Wool Silk 6x9' ft OAK
Located in Long Island, NY
Tony Duquette - 'Ermine Border' Rug 6' x 9'
Material: 90% Wool and 10% Silk
“Beauty not luxury, is what I value” was Tony Duquette’s refrain. Hutton Wilkinson provided Via Como with...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Hand Tufted Rug Neoclassic, 6840
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hand tufted rug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
19th Century French Neo Classical Savonnerie Carpet ( 12'9" x 18'4" -390 x 560 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Neo Classical Savonnerie Carpet ( 12'9" x 18'4" -390 x 560 )
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neo-Classical Blue and Green Floral Wool Rug 8'x10' Circa 2020
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug from features a mesmerizing floral and geometric pattern, woven with remarkable precision and artistry. The soft green field serves as the perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Needle Point Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Romanian needlepoint rug is a testament to timeless artisan craftsmanship. Hand-woven with meticulous detail, it features a classic floral motif rendered in a rich pal...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Finely Knotted Coffee or Foyar Oriental Carpet
Located in Manhasset, NY
A finely knotted coffee or Foyar oriental carpet. This highly desirable carpet is sure to make a sparkling appearance in the foyer of ones home. Perhaps add style and flair under that coffee table or simply throw it at the foot of the bed. The rich vibrant tones of light olive and burgundy set in a beige background make this handwoven tightly knit carpet...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Antique Floral American Hooked Rug. Size: 5 ft 11 in x 8 ft 11 in
Located in New York, NY
Floral antique American hooked rug, Country of origin: America, Circa date: 1900. Size: 5 ft 11 in x 8 ft 11 in (1.8 m x 2.72 m).
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oriental Wool Carpet on Silk Warp
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant and classic oriental carpet with the silk warp and calm pastel colors.
It shoul be also beautiful hung on the wall like a tapestry.
Good price for closing activities: its val...
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Hand Knotted American Rug
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pretty hand knotted old American rug, circa 1920 . I found it in California during my holidays in 1990: I bought, washed and re-edged.
It's very pre...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Neoclassical rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, 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 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 Carpanese Home Italia, Rug & Kilim, Thomas Whitty, and Tony Duquette. 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 $98,000 while the average work can sell for $5,225.