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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
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

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'6" × 23'0" (411 × 701 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kerman rug, the honey-colored field with a dense floral trellis with c...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Gold Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century magnificent light color Antique Persian Kerman in predominant blues and golds. Details rug no. j4466 size 8' 9" x 12' 10" (267 x 391 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian 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

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 15'8" × 22'2" (477 × 675 cm) This antique Persian Kirman hand knotted wool rug dating back to circa 1910 is a captivating vision of w...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Rare Matching Pair of Antique Persian Kerman Rugs with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
90031-90032 Rare Matching Pair Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 02'07 x 16'04. Immersed in a world of curated refinement and aristocratic allure, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotte...
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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 very attractive Kerman rug with the ivory field having a central design that colors and style is repeated by the overflowing borders to comp...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Yazd Rug, 05'07 x 08'07
Located in Dallas, TX
78936 Vintage Persian Yazd Rug, 05'07 x 08'07. This captivating hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Yazd rug weaves together a rich history of culture, artistry, and timeless elegance....
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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: 10'8" × 16'3" (325 × 495 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman rug dating back to 1920. The main field features a grid of medallions with ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely finely knotted Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, distinguished by a rather unique aqua green background. The directional design is known as 'millefleurs' and consists o...
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1880s Azerbaijani Antique 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 carpet Size: 11'0" × 16'5" (335 × 500 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 11'8" × 19'0" (355 × 579 cm) An early 20th century antique Kirman carpet from Persia, the peach...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Kerman Antique Floral Gallery Size rug, Beige Blue - 11'7" x 18'9"
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of a Kerman rug, where beauty unfolds on a sublime beige canvas adorned with an array of enchanting floral motifs. This exquisite masterpie...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Botanic Handmade Rug size adjusted
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug ( size adjusted ) Size: 12'6" × 21'8" (381 × 660 cm) A fine example of late 19th century Persian Kerman rug, the golden yellow field with a d...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug Size: 13'8" × 20'8" (416 × 629 cm) A great example of late 19th century Persian Kirman carpets, the camel field with enlarged lozenges conta...
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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. 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

Very beautiful and rare antique kashan silk velvet tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful late 19th century collectible kashan velvet tapestry with nice design and beautiful natural colours. Very decorative and in correct condition with some wears due to the age...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Red Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman red blue beige Rug Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1930. The main filed contain...
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Mid-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. With an ivory ground and soft pastel blue border this rug exudes a sense of style and relaxation with the floral composition adding that final...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78697 Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug, 02'00 x 03'06. A Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer rug is a type of hand knotted carpet that combines elements from both Chines...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Silk

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

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 16' x 27'6" - 488 x 838 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 16' x 27'6" - 488 x 838 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Traditional Blue Pink Formal Kerman Mat Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Kerman traditional mat-size rug. Measures: 2' x 2.9". The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets throughout the 19th century and turn of the 20th century. Satellite workshops were set up in Kerman in Western Persia, where densely patterned carpets with deep ruby...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Red Wool Rug with a Multicolored Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is an exquisite antique from the 1900s. Its enchanting floral design in multiple colors gracefully adorns a rich red background, making it a timeless addit...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Oversize Vintage Circa 1920 Beige Persian Kirman Rug, 13'8 x 19'5
Located in New York, NY
13'8 x 19'5. This Kirman comes from the period when designs were in transition from traditional Persian patterns to those influenced by western tastes. The beige field is covered by ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Palace Size Antique Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A palace size formal Indian rug containing an ivory field with accents of denim blue. Finely woven in a large Indian factory back in the latter stages of the 19th century. 14'6'' x ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman province in SE Persia and is situated a...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice antique Rashti Douzi embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century Rashti Douzi embroidery. Discover a timeless work of art: a delicate embroidery dating back to the late 19th century. Handcrafted with silk threads that shimmer ele...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Antique Kerman Persian Red Wool Rug with a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is a remarkable antique from the 1920s, featuring a vibrant floral design in various colors that beautifully contrast against its deep blue and red backgro...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were woven together. Measures: 2'5" x 3'9" The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets throughout the 19th century and turn of the 20th century. Satellite workshops were set up in Kerman in Western Persia, where densely patterned carpets with deep ruby or burgundy fields were usually produced. The term Laver Kerman, while referring to an actual town, is used in the antique rug market...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76443 Vintage Persian Kerman Millefleur Rug, 13'00 x 16'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug is a mesmerizing canvas of botanical splendor and masterful design. Its ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Pictorial Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Kirman rug with beautiful design of antique pictorial Kirman rugs, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

9.5x13.4 ft Semi Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Fine Oriental Carpet, Ca 1930
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A semi antique Persian Kerman rug with a fantastic design and rich saturated plant dyed colors. Finely hand knotted, good condition, sturdy and as clean as a brand new rug (deep wash...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Traditional Handwoven Antique Red Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Traditional Handwoven Antique Red Area Rug, Size: 2'-1" X 2'-8"
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20th Century Chinese Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Navy Blue Wool Rug with a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug, an impressive antique from the 1920s, showcases a vibrant floral design in various colors that beautifully contrast with its deep blue and red background....
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Traditional Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue Rug, circa 1940. The soft ivory ground is the setting for this picturesque rug with a central medallion which blue colors and style is re...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78957 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 03'00 x 13'05. This hand-knotted wool Persian Bijar rug runner is a magnificent example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, renowned for its...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner
$4,468 Sale Price
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug, measuring 3' 0" x 4' 10", features a finely drawn allover medallion-and-vine scroll pattern, executed with remarkable intricacy and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Fine Antique Lavar Kirman Rug Depicting a Flowering Vase in a Niche
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine Kirman rug of the Lavar type, distinguished by a directional design consisting of an ivory niche enclosing at its base a large blue vase from which sprouts a rich b...
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1870s Azerbaijani Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Handmade Antique Kerman Persian Wool Rug in Tan With a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This piece is an antique from the 1900s. It features a blue, goldenrod, and rust design on a tan-beige field. It has a wide double border with an intricate pattern. This rug measure...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 11'3" × 19'4" (342 × 589 cm) Color: Beige, blue, brown. Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Doris Lesl...
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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 Kirman Rug 11'8 x 20'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This rug is a striking piece of an unusual size. The field and border filled with floral motifs and creating a strong visual impression, that will translate in a room to create a tru...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green main border and ivory and blue guard...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

19th Century Pictorial Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman pictorial rug depicting a seated Gonabadi Dervish, a Sufi order originating in the 14th century ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Fine Vintage Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An outstanding antique Persian Kirman rug woven with a mesmerizing pattern reminiscent of a stained-glass window. Bold pinks, blues, reds and golds abound in an intricate botanical d...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool, Cotton, Velvet

1920s Antique Kerman Handmade Wool Rug With Floral Medallion In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique piece is a hand-knotted Persian Kerman rug with a texture and red field—Highlighted with red and blue accents in an all-over medallion floral pattern. This rug measures...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Rug. Size: 10'-2" X 13'-8"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Very Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Intricate Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornately detailed antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug replicating trees, branches and birds in a forest Design, rug KBE-200205, country of origin / type: Iran / Lavar Kerman, circa 1900...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Collectible Caliber 19th century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug 4'1'' x 6'8'' The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage square 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 r...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 13'11 x 20'4.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues wi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug 11'5 x 18'5
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The color combination of ivory and peach works so well on this lovely light and airy rug. The corner spandrels reflect the inner grounds motifs and all finished off so splendidly by ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 03'03 x 17'06
Located in Dallas, TX
73660 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug runner is a stunning testament to the timeless elegance and intricate crafts...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940 14'5 x 23'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940. The detail in this handwoven, circa 1940s rug is testament to the skill of the mast...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'9 x 21'3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. An oversize Kerman rug with a design typical to this area the central ivory field enclosing a floral medallion...
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Mid-20th Century Persian 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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