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1920s Deep Red 9 Dragon Design Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 8 8" x 11 9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
celestial balance. The apricot-toned border is beautifully decorated with floral motifs and intricate
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Bronze Sienna Marble Campagna Shaped Vase
Located in New York, NY
continuous beaded border and an egg and dart molding. The upper register curves gently into the lower bowl
Category

1830s Italian Grand Tour Antique Borders

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
shapes with blooming peonies and a lavish leafy frame enclosed with a broad angular geometric border. The
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Rug with Allover Gül Field in Rust Red Steel Blue
Located in New York, NY
, prized for its clarity, balance, and rhythmic precision. A richly articulated border system—composed of
Category

Early 20th Century Turkmen Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lilian Runner with Dense Floral Field in Espresso Ivory
Located in New York, NY
Lilian village weaving, known for its fine drawing and decorative clarity. A narrow border of scrolling
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Victorian Side Table Whitby Abbey Painted Reverse Eglomise Walnut 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
1840 Surrounding the scene is a bold polychrome border with red, green, gold and teal tones
Category

1840s Victorian Antique Borders

Materials

Walnut

English Georgian Narrow Mahogany Case Wall Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
border with a hinged door and a broken pediment top.
Category

18th Century British Victorian Antique Borders

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
decorated with a continuous border of floral punch marks characteristic of Nuremberg workshops. The
Category

16th Century German Renaissance Antique Borders

Materials

Brass

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
-tiered border frames the composition. The innermost border uses a key-fret Greek meander, a motif
Category

Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century Chinese weavers. The rug is framed by a striking deep navy border filled with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Monumental 18th Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Miami, FL
elegant wading birds. The composition is framed by an intricately woven floral border that enhances the
Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Borders

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Deep Walnut and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
crisp ivory border featuring stylized animal figures and meandering vines. The palette is warm yet
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
border in blue tones, centred by a pair of stylised lions in a pale yellow colour. The two lower drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Borders

Materials

Brass

Antique Liverpool Delft Tile with Neoclassical Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
urn with stylised dolphins surrounded by a green foliage border before a white glazed background. An
Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Borders

Materials

Clay

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
flowering vines within a blue floral motif border. This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie
Category

Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Gold Tone Openwork Scroll Motif Round Brooch, Late 19th Century
Located in Milford, DE
outer border, creating depth and architectural presence when worn. The brooch is constructed with a
Category

Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Borders

Antique Belouch Runner with Repeating Gül Grid in Warm Walnut Camel
Located in New York, NY
borders filled with repeating rosettes and protective motifs, reinforcing the rug’s linear structure and
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Silver cup and saucer with raised friezes on the edge and cut-out handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver cup and saucer with raised borders on the edge and a scalloped handle. Metal
Category

19th Century European Antique Borders

Materials

Silver

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers are framed with Ormolu borders and mounted by richly chased Ormolu handles and keyhole escutcheons
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Borders

Materials

Ormolu

European Fine Silk Metal Fine Tapestry 61cm×61cm Framed 2×2 c.1700
Located in New York, NY
medallion surrounded by an intricate floral border rendered in warm tones of gold, bronze, and slate. The
Category

18th Century Aubusson Antique Borders

Materials

Metallic Thread

Doris Leslie Blau 1920s English Needlepoint Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
black-brown field, the floral bouquet is framed by an architectural trompe-l'œil border resembling
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

19th century Swedish pine trestle bakers table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
table of large proportions. Used as a bakers table and fitted with a 8 plank top with moulded border
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Borders

Materials

Pine

1920s Traditional Blue Lattice Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 13 6"x14 3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
roundels and the complex border system. The use of high-quality wool ensures a soft sheen that enhances the
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 17th Century Spanish Cuenca Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
figures—encircling the wide border. The field is a rich golden ochre, providing a radiant, sun-washed
Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
of celadon and champagne beige, bordered by delicate scrollwork and palmette motifs in soft peach and
Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Repeating Floral Medallions in Rust
Located in New York, NY
village weaving known for its balance of geometry and floral ornament. A finely detailed border system
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Belouch Rug with Architectural Tribal Medallions in Deep Brown Ivory
Located in New York, NY
border of angular motifs and protective symbols frames the composition, reinforcing the rug’s graphic
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Rug with Bold Stacked Diamond Medallions in Oxblood Walnut
Located in New York, NY
highlights of rust and soft ivory. The medallions are surrounded by densely patterned borders composed of
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Large Bakhtiari carpet, Early 20th Century, 10 6" x 15 6"
Located in San Francisco, CA
pieces for people of status. Natural camel wool pile is used in the border affirming the tribal roots of
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

The Tribal Axis: An Antique Persian Bakhtiari Masterpiece of Noble Rhythm
Located in Dallas, TX
. Framing the central axis is a richly ornamented border filled with angular florals and stylized botanical
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Print “The Washington Family” From Engraving By Edward Savage c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
States. The print is framed in a wooden frame with a gold inner border.
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Borders

Materials

Paper

Antique Persian Malayer Runner in Soft Neutrals
Located in New York, NY
camels and goats. The wide border echoes the palette with stylized rosettes and angular motifs typical of
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Repeating Floral Medallions
Located in New York, NY
medallions in soft cream against a deep chocolate ground. Delicate border work frames the composition with
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Silver cardboard box with guilloche engravings
Located in Porto, PT
the top, garlands and wavy border. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: IR. Weight: 125.97 grams
Category

19th Century European Antique Borders

Materials

Silver

1920s Gold Navy Asymmetric Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9 x11 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
blue border, shows a characteristic group of Chinese motives, three different hanging ornaments or
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Diamond Full-Eternity Ring Size O (55)
Located in London, GB
seamless sparkle around the finger when worn with a channelled bordering above and below providing a sleek
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Mother of Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Tutankhamun Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
, Tutankhamun . Surrounding this centrepiece is a striking border of deep blue sapphires, adding a rich contrast
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Framed American Victorian Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
carved leaf exterior border. Back has wear due to age and use. Antique condition.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Borders

Materials

Giltwood

4.2x4.7 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1890
Located in Spring Valley, NY
smaller geometric diamonds. The field is framed by a series of complex borders, including a wide main
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

3.8x5.3 Ft Antique Kuba Rug, East Caucasus, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
around Kuba. The field is framed by exceptionally elaborate borders, including a main border featuring
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4x7.7 Ft Antique Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
framed by an elaborate border system, featuring a wide main border of repetitive, multi-colored geometric
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, which highlights the field's warmth. The surrounding borders are a tapestry of tribal symbols. The main
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4.8x8 Ft Antique Borchalo Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
and complex border system. The main border features repeating, angular 'box' or latch-hook motifs set
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

3.5x7.3 Ft Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, distinct borders, including a main border of serrated leaves and alternating color blocks, emphasizing the
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

5.6x10.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
outlined by stepped pyramidal borders in white, yellow, and blue. The remaining field is densely populated
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4.4x6.6 Ft Antique Borchalo Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Circa 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
border system. The main border, set against a crisp cream/ivory ground, features large, repeating
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4.4x7.7 Ft Antique Karatchoph (Karachov) Kazak Rug, Ca 1880, South Caucasus
Located in Spring Valley, NY
border system. The main border, set against a warm cream/ivory ground, features repeating, large-scale
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

4.5x8.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, Ca 1870
Located in Spring Valley, NY
traditions. The rug is framed by exceptionally wide and bold borders. The primary border is a saturated
Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Rug - Floral Medallion Scroll in Blue Sage
Located in Norwalk, CT
border adorned with a delicate vine and blossom motif. Hand-knotted with high-quality, lustrous wool
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Rug with Exceptional Allover Faded Patina in Warm Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
original gül and geometric motifs beneath the surface. The restrained border system—now softly dissolved
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Belouch Rug with Softly Faded Tribal Medallions in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
remarkable depth and character, while the restrained border of small geometric elements frames the design
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Detailed Allover Botanical Design 3 3 x 13 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
delicate vines is framed by finely woven guard borders in complementary pastel shades, creating a refined
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Amritsar Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
border of floral motifs and cocoa wreaths. A specialist rug dealer in oriental and western unique rugs
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Eight-panel Black and Gold Lacquerware Screen
Located in Solebury, PA
gilded borders. The screen showcases extensive gilt (gold) decoration set against the deep black
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Chinese Export Antique Borders

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
tailored architecture with upper rounded shoulders and a keyboard style bordering extending all around
Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Borders

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Chinoiserie Painted Lacquer Box With Figural and Floral Decoration
Located in Charlottesville, VA
landscape scenes, figures, and floral borders. The interior retains its original glossy black lacquer. Wear
Category

19th Century English Antique Borders

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Strinking Soft Pink Ground Designed by George Walton Witn Allover-Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
457 cm Flat-woven Donegal carpet with a border of stylized meandering foliage contained in continuous
Category

Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Borders

Materials

Wool

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Antique Borders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique borders is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and ceramic, all antique borders available were constructed with great care. Antique borders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique borders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Royal Copenhagen, Spode and Tiffany Studios each produced beautiful antique borders that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Borders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,517, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $240,000 highest priced.