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Kirman Furniture

KIRMAN STYLE

Antique and vintage Kirman rugs and carpets are named for the southern Iranian city that has been a renowned major center of high-quality carpet production since the 16th century. These furnishings are considered works of art and are celebrated for their fine craftsmanship, sumptuous colors and durability.

This type of Persian carpet is sometimes spelled Kerman, like its place of origin, the capital of the Western Asian country’s Kerman Province. Iran encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity.

The different types of Persian carpets are named for the towns, villages and regions where they’re made. Kirman rugs, carpets, wall hangings and other textiles have long been popular with international audiences, including in the early 20th century when they were marketed as Kermanshah carpets. Compared to other Persian rugs, Kirman examples are known for being vividly colored with natural dyes and characterized by a diverse variety of patterns, ranging from arabesques embedded with floral touches and details like deer and lions to overlapping cartouches in a broad palette of rich hues.

Others feature an ornate central medallion, vase shapes, rows of shrubs or a flourishing tree of life created through an asymmetrical knotting technique so that the wool pile on cotton is “double warped.” Some of the more elaborate carpets commissioned from the Kirman workshops in the 18th and 19th centuries included large-scale naturalistic scenes based on European paintings or Gobelin tapestries.

The major workshops of Kerman informed weaving in nearby rural areas such as those created by the Afshar tribe. The international popularity of Kirman carpets, meanwhile, inspired designers across the globe, such as William Morris in England. A leading designer of the Arts and Crafts movement, Morris revived historical techniques such as printed fabrics in the furnishings he created. He owned Kirman carpets and used them as a source for his work.

Both vintage and contemporary rugs influenced by Kirman designs remain in demand for their lavish palette and distinctive patterns. In 2013, a 17th-century Kirman carpet was sold at a Sotheby’s auction for an astounding $33.8 million.

Find a range of antique Kirman rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Kirman
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a soft green ground sits a light floral filled medallion with the theme continued to surround the rug, an unusual small design encloses the...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'3" × 21'3" (434 × 647 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the beige field having a grid of finely-woven dense design of pa...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Of finely-woven "Lavar" quality, this SE Persian city carpet displays a barbed and pendanted tall lozengoid ivory medallion with a four-palmette pendant sub-medallion, all on a navy ...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

1930s Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Neutral Palette, Allover Light Green Field
Located in New York, NY
The light brown and light green allover field presents a particularly imaginative and elaborated version of the allover Herati design with concave diamonds, striped palmettes, rosett...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Gallery Carpet, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Of Laver (Lavar) quality, this well-woven SE Persian city carpet displays a coral field closely covered by an all-over pattern of large octofoil and quatrefoil stars enclosing palmet...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

1940S Persian Sarouk Scatter Rug, Ivory Field and Red Accents
Located in New York, NY
This Kerman-style, post - WWII Persian small scatter features an ivory field with a small floriate open lozenge medallion, four floating floral sprays, and a broad, encroaching flowe...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Fine Persian Oriental Rug Jewel Blue, Gold and Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kirman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art level antique rugs so inspiring...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Persian Kirman Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Circa: 1920 Size: 15'9" × 24'7" (480 × 749 cm) Age: Antique Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Taupe Origin: Persia Type: Kirman Style: Oriental A rar...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Large 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug. Size: 14'3" × 21'4" (434 × 650 cm) A finely-knotted late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the camel field dense floral sprays con...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th Century E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10' x 14'4" - 305 x 437 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century E. Persian Kirman Carpet 10' x 14'4" - 305 x 437
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug B-0404, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman , circa 1900. Measures: 12'9...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Fine Antique Circa 1960s Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Area Rug — 10'1 x 13'2
Located in New York, NY, NY
Beautiful Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug Size: 10 ft 1 in x 13 ft 2 in
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1980s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug Wool Carpet Lt Blue, Beige and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique rugs so inspiring to li...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 9'8" × 17'9" (294 × 541 cm) An early 20th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the sage, beig...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 10'5" × 18'0" (317 × 548 cm) One of DLB’s exceptional early 20th century antique Persian Kirman hand-knotted wool rug. Its oriental design is having ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm). This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vase Garden Design Persian Style Modern Rug 11'7" x 14'8"
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Vase Garden Design Persian style Modern Area Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman navy blue and camel wool rug Size: 13'8" × 16'4" (416 × 497 cm) This antique Persian carpet is a paragon of the venera...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 18'4" × 23'4" (558 × 711 cm). Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Dori...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, Circa 1890 11'11 x 18'1
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman rug 11'11 x 18'1. A fine Kerman Garden Design Rug. The intricate field divided into rows of nine individual designs within their own frame which are repeated w...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm) Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of D...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1900 8'8 x 13'5
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900 8'8 x 13'5.. This large antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900 is truly a work of art. The main ground filled to profusion with finely detailed...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman brown, blue handmade wool rug Size: 12'9" × 21'8" (388 × 660 cm) An early 20th century antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug, the peach field with dense interlac...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 22'9" (396 × 693 cm) This spellbinding antique Kerman carpet (also known as Kirman) makes the rich artistic traditions and the ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 11'x11'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 9'7" x 14'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17' - 300 x 518 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17' - 300 x 518 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

19th Century S.E. Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 )
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authenric Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman hand knotted wool rug Size: 13'2" × 24'4" (401 × 741 cm) Antique rugs from the Kerman province are considered by many experts to be to finest of all Persian ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 12'4" × 23'1" (375 × 703 cm) An unusual early 20th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the pale peach field with ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman indigo blue, beige and brown handwoven wool runner Size: 3'1" × 16'0" (93 × 487 cm). Blessed with an ample supply of very high quality local wool, known as Car...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues with a floral theme surrounding the ce...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian kirman handmade wool rug Size: 12'5" × 20'6" (378 × 624 cm) A classic early 20th century Kerman Persian rugs, the elaborate enlarged cream medallion with a moss green...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A soft and gentle design on an ivory field which blends in with the border to create this handwoven Kerman rug from Persia. Size: 5' x 8'2.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Oversize Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'11 x 19'3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. A palace size Kerman rug with the field overflowing with floral elements in a wide variety of colors and shades all centered on a smal...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1950, 2'5" x 14'10" Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
2'5" x 14'10" Persian Kerman Runner, c-1950 in excellent condition. Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'2" × 21'2" (431 × 645 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the faded green field having a rich pattern of enlarged palmettes, flower-h...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 5'5" x 11'4"
Located in Evanston, IL
5'5" x 11'4" Amazing Antique Persian Kermanshah gallery carpet. Depict with bids of happiness the peacock. Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A traditional Kerman design where the border and the main field seem to blend in to one light and airy design complimented by the soft ivories...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 9'10" × 16'9" (299 × 510 cm) This circa 1920 antique Persian Kirman carpet features an elaborate all-over design of floral abstractions...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 10'10" × 13'4" (330 × 406 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman garden carpet size adjusted. The abrashed light blue field having a dense ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'4 x 19'9.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This dramatic looking oversize Kerman has a central soft plum field containing a floral design medallion all e...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 13'10" x 20'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

abc carpet Vintage Traditional Wool Persian Rug - 4'5" x 7'3"
Located in New York, NY
Originating from a city in south Iran, this traditional Persian Vintage Kerman Rug - 4'5" x 7'3" features a bright color palette in shades of blue, pink, and red. This antique Persia...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Brown Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Antique Persian kirman brown rug Size: 13'8" × 17'7" (416 × 535 cm) An exceptional example of late 19th century antique Kerman Persian rugs, the midnight blue field wit...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Yazd-Kerman Signed Antique Rug; Red, Beige, & Deep-Navy - 9 x 19
Located in New York, NY
Behold the exquisite beauty of the antique Yazd-Kerman rug, a true masterpiece of Persian rug weaving. Measuring a generous 9'6" x 19'2", this rug is a true statement piece that will...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 13'3" × 15'2" (403 × 462 cm) An antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug dating back to 1930. The main field carries trellis of lozenge design filled...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm) This antique circa 1900 Persian Kirman rug features floral abstractions and boteh shapes in shades of blue...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Persian Laver Kerman Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping. To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at le...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman runner with an unusual floral pattern containing scrolling vines and leaves, and large-scale blossoms, all woven in cri...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman midnight blue handmade wool rug Size: 11'0" × 19'0" (335 × 579 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the striated midnight blue f...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a large central floral medallion woven in traditional Kiram colors of indigo, pink, brown, and cream, surrounded by an elaborat...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 12'8" × 15'8" (386 × 477 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the dusty pink field with an allover pattern of exotic trees, animals and flowering vines within an unusual black cartouche border. Colors can range from ivory, blue and magenta to a more golden and saffron cast. As unique as their designer, no two Kerman rugs are precisely alike. Because of the tremendous demand for Kirman rugs, and because of the complex demographics of those generating the demand, a surprising variety of styles and designs were produced. While some Kirman rugs were woven explicitly for moneyed buyers from the West, there were also local consumers which only added to the diversity of the Kirman rugs. This diversity is seen in the range of motifs which can range from well-known and original Persian motifs to western motifs; striped and repetitive motifs, vase, Toranj (Citron), symmetric, garden, animal shapes, and pictorial round Persian rugs...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman botanic red, green and beige handwoven wool rug Size: 4'0" × 6'3" (121 × 190 cm) This circa 1880 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly detailed...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 14'7" × 26'5" (444 × 805 cm) A finely-knotted late 19th century Karastan rug Kirman, the caram...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Botanic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Botanic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'9" × 17'3" (327 × 525 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the camel field with a symmetrical design of elaborat...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Brown Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Brown Rug Size: 16'7" × 25'8" (505 × 782 cm) An exceptional finely-woven late 19th century antique Persian Kirman carpet, with an intricate all-over ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Kirman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kirman furniture 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 furniture 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 Kirman furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, Djoharian Design, and Hereke. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $3,200,000 while the average work can sell for $11,971.

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