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 Kerman Lavar Pink and Beige Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the most widely respected rug capitals of Persia in 1900, this antique Kerman Lavar piece utilizes a combination of lotus palmette motifs with jubilant, forgiv...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 2'8" x 14' - 81 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 2'8" x 14' - 81 x 427 )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a mesmerizing pattern reminiscent of a stained-glass window woven with bold pinks, blues, reds, greens, and golds, ami...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Gallery Carpet (5'10" x 17'10"-178 x 544)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Gallery Carpet
5'10" x 17'10" - 178 x 544
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman Depicting Princess Qajar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting Taj al-Saltaneh (1884 – January 25, 1936) who was a princess of the Qajar dynasty. She...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Camel with Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x13 rug, originating from Persia, circa 1870-1880, is a very special antique Persian Kerman Lavar piece with geometric Patterns.
On the Design:
This...
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1870s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 2 in (3.56 m x 6.45 m)
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug 5'1 x 8'10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman rug. Size: 5'1 x 8'10. This attractive and tonally muted Kirman from southeast Persia was woven when densely covered grounds were particularly popular. The field color is a soft light teal with accents of dark brown, old gold, ivory and light green. The main border is equally filled with flowering vines and other elements repeating those of the field. Almost randomly, motives outlined in dark brown seem to drift in and out of focus. The all-over pattern has rosettes, leaves and layers of vines. The color variation or abrash is fairly subtle and is not the usual horizontal band variety, all too obvious in carpets with diverse dye lots. The soft, almost feminine palette makes this rug ideal for a boudoir, dressing room or bed chamber...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, White, Navy, Jewel Tone
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Lavar Kerman Rug from Persia, dating to around 1850, is a striking example of 19th-century Persian weaving artistry. Measuring 6'5" by 8'6", this finely woven piece exhibits the ...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with the best pattern in pattern containing myriad diamond medallions hidden amidst myriad flowers and scrolling vines, and surrou...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Hand-woven Antique Wool Persian Kirman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Kirman rug has a charcoal-blue field with a dense terracotta-pink, ivory and charcoal-blue lozenges linked by floral vine and flowering sprays around a central similarly...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Navy Blue and Gold Floral Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. MarCo Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pair of S.E. Persian Kirman Laver Runner Carpets ( 2'6" x 15'4" )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Pair of S.E. Persian Kirman Laver Runner Carpets
2'6" x 15'4" - 76 x 467
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Traditional Blue and Beige Rug All-Over Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique traditional Kerman Lavar floral rug has diverse colors in well-aged wool pile. Originating circa 1910-1920, the natural dye is lightly distressed in frost blue, white, a...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Persian Ivory and Blue Floral Kirman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Kirman Rug, circa 1880 13' x 20'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirman rug, circa 1880, 13' x 20'. Kirmans of the late 19th century are thin fine rugs with most often overall repeat pattern. Here a subtly colored diagonal lozenge lattice ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century S.E. Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 17' x 19'10" - 518 x 605 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 17' x 19'10" - 518 x 605 )
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1900 9'4x12'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900, 9'4 x 12'10. A wonderful antique circa 1900 Kirman rug in tones of blue with an abrash in the blues. An abrash is a natural change in color th...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9' x 11'9" - 275 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9' x 11'9" - 275 x 360 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Revival Kirman Style Silk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This revival Kirman rug has a shaded ivory field with an overall design of shaded sea-blue delicate palmette and floral vine, in a sea-blue border of dense flowerhead vine between do...
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2010s Afghan Kirman Furniture
Materials
Silk
Romantic Red, Taupe, and Indigo Hand Knotted Wool Lavar Carpet, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Are you looking for the perfect formal carpet for your Tudor, Victorian, or Colonial-styled home? Look no further than this Lavar carpet, measuring 6’1” x 8’10” and hand-knotted in r...
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2010s Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Savonnerie Style Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Distressed, w/ Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kerman oriental carpet with a seldom found European Savonnerie design, circa 1910, size 20.6 x 10.0. This rare hand-knotted carpet is a blend of two renowned weaving styles, combining the tight weave and Fine floral renderings of the Persian Kerman, along with the airy, open design and regal bearing of the European Savonnerie. This lovely carpet also has a unique color palette, with tones of light blue, blue-green, earth tones, and ivory, recalling the colors of nature, and bringing to mind the sea, the sky, and ice. Part of the newly introduced PGNY Distressed Antique Rug...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 2' x 2'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Silk
Semi-Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet ( 8'6" x 14'10" - 259 x 452 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet ( 8'6" x 14'10" - 259 x 452 )
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Krman Laver Carpet ( 21' x 28' - 640 x 853 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 21' x 28' - 640 x 853 )
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Massive Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful all-over floral and leaf pattern woven in pink, light indigo, gold, pale green, all on a pale yellow background. The ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Runner. 4 ft 8 in x 15 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa late 19th century. Size: 4 ft. 8 in x 15 ft. 4 in (1.42 m x 4.67 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'10" x 16'8" - 422 x 508 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'10" x 16'8" - 422 x 508 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 9 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Fine Neutral Earthy Traditional Antique Decorative Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1910. Size: 9 ft 7 in x 14 ft 2 in (2.92 m x 4.32 m).
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique 1890s Persian Kermanshah Rug, Wool, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet circa 1890 consists of a handspun, hand-knotted wool pile, cotton warp and thread, and natural vegetable dyes. The size is 9'2" x 12'8", and it is in e...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16'4"x 30' - 498 x 915 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16'4"x 30' - 498 x 915 )
This massive southeast Persian rug displays cypresses and urns in a compl...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 )
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet ( 4'10'' x 8'4'' - 147 x 254 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet ( 4'10'' x 8'4'' - 147 x 254 )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Revival Kirman Style Handwoven Silk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This revival Kirman rug has a shaded ivory field with an overall design of shaded sea-blue delicate palmette and floral vine, in a sea-blue border of dense flowerhead vine between do...
Category
2010s Afghan Kirman Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Vintage Persian Ivory Gold Blue Floral Kirman Small Rug, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kerman carpet ( 11' 8" x 21'8" - 355 x 660 ).
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
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 )
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a large central floral medallion woven in crimson, peach, green, and light and dark indigo, and set against a cream colored bac...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1880 10'10 x 16'3
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1880. Size: 10'10 x 16'3. A kaleidoscopic floral medallion woven in a multitude of colors centers the design on this antique Kirman rug woven in the...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet. 10 ft x 14 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa late 19th century. Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 5 in (3.05 m x 4.39 m)
Kerman has a history of weaving fine rugs that goes back nearly 400 years. Its artisans were tasked with creating the masterpieces that graced the palaces and public spaces of the rulers of the Safavid dynasty. These carpets are known for their delicate designs and soft colors. They are of a fine weave, which allows for the creation of intricate details. It also gives them a soft handle that is more like a heavy fabric than a carpet. This breathtaking masterpiece was created in the late 19th century using carpet...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 )
As with many large Lavar grade Kermans from the later 19th century, this rug has an...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug 19'7" x 41'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'3" x 22'4" - 405 x 680 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'3" x 22'4" - 405 x 680 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12' x 19'10" - 365 x 605 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12' x 19'10" - 365 x 605 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Palace Size Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this antique Persian Kirman rug, a breathtaking example of hand-knotted Persian artistry. Crafted in Kirman, Persia, this 12 X 15 ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 9'9" x 18'5" - 298 x 562 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 9'9" x 18'5" - 298 x 562 )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Blue and Rose Floral Palmettes Kirman Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Rose Blue Green Ivory Beige Floral Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a vibrant central tree-of-life motif with several varieties of flowers potted in a vase and flanked by a pair of architectural columns...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 11'10" x 23'10 - 360 x 725 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 11'10" x 23'10 - 360 x 725 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Animal Motif Kerman Persian Rug. 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtakingly Decorative Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Antique Rug, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century – Size: 17 ft 2 in x 26 ft 9...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a sweet petite floral pattern woven in pinks, golds, oranges, and indigos set against a cream colored ground, and surrounded...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'4" - 300 x 530 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'4" - 300 x 530 )
Category
1880s Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized 19th Century Persian Kirman rug
Size: 15'4" × 22'10" (467 × 695 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman r...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful central floral medallion woven in pink, orange, indigo, and cranberry and set against a stunning champagne colored ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Very Large Antique Persian Palace Size Kerman Rug in All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing very large antique Persian Kerman with all over intricate floral design was custom sized and made in the late 19th century represents a royal design in raspberry tones, ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Furniture
Materials
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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