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Antique Penny Rug

19th Century, Elongated Hexagonal Appliqué Penny Rug, Mounted for Hanging
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vibrant 19th century appliqué "Penny Rug" featuring felted wool appliqué on ivory cotton field
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Late 19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

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Wool, Felt, Cotton

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
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1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Mehraban Antique Persian Kerman
Mehraban Vintage Persian Kerman
$6,800
W 102 in L 139 in

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American Penny Rug, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming American penny rug (runner style) mounted onto a fabric lined frame. Can be oriented
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1920s American Antique Penny Rug

19THC PENNY RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH CENTURY PENNY RUG FROM PA. HANDSEW ON STRETCHER.
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

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Felt, Wool

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
Located in Istanbul, TR
an attractive example to American wool penny rugs.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
American Penny Rug, 1930 / 40s
W 25.99 in L 53.55 in
19th century Penny Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH CENTURY Penny Rug from PA. Handsewn on stretcher.
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

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Felt, Wool

19th century Penny Rug
19th century Penny Rug
H 41 in W 36 in
Folk Art Penny Rug American Circa 1890
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome and well executed, American folk art penny rug circa 1880-90. The hexagonal shape
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

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Wool, Linen

Pillow Case Made From an E 20th C. American Penny Rug
Located in Istanbul, TR
Penny rug as been hand appliqued onto linen fabric. It does not come with an insert. Linen in the
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

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Wool

19THC WOOL PENNY RUG MOUNTED FROM PENNSYLVANIA IN GREAT COLORS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS MOUNTED PENNY RUG IS FANTASTIC COLOR COMBINATION AND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THE HAND APPLIQUED
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

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Wool

American Wool Applique Penny Rug, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These were used as cover rather than rugs. Lots of wool pieces have been used to make this appliqué
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

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Wool

Fantasic Wool Penny Runner Rug From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FANTASTIC HAND SEWN & STURDY WOOL PENNY RUG FROM LANCASTER COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA .THIS WONDERFUL WOOL
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
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1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
room that you are decorating. An exquisite and classy Kerman rug has its goal to adorn and beautify
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1920s Persian Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Very Rare Penny Bed Rug Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare wool, penny bed rug quilt. Not too many of these around. Circa 1890's, vivid colors
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Penny Table Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an absolutely beautiful and rare form penny work table rug. American circa eighteen seventy
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Folk Art Penny Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful folk art penny rug
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Folk Art Penny Rug
Folk Art Penny Rug
W 21 in L 42 in
Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a knock your socks off 1920s multi color penny rug. Tucked away for years, it has retained
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Graphic late 19th Century Penny Rug, American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, bright penny rug with a punchy pattern, strong overall concentric diamonds and with serrated
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19th Century American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Linen

Graphic American Penny Rug, 19th Century, Mounted and Framed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great looking, vibrant penny rug mounted and in a custom contemporary white shadowbox frame
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

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Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian period floral prints from "The Museum of Flowers" by Mary Elizabeth Rosenberg, circa 1845, in custom giltwood frames under glass. Introducing a captivating collecti...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Penny Rug

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Glass, Paper, Giltwood

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Penny Rug

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Hardwood

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2 3 x 6 4 - 68 x 193 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 2' 3'' x 6' 4'' - 68 x 193 cm )
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1940s American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Metal

Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
Mp-97 Sofa Midcentury Brazilian Design by Percival Lafer, Cedar Wood, 1970s
$12,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Burl

"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
$2,020 / item
H 30 in W 60 in D 28 in
Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
American coverlets are woven bed coverings that have a rich history in the United States. They were widely popular from the late 18th century through the 19th century, with their pro...
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Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Penny Rug

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Wool

Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
Jaquard Woven American Coverlet 19th C.
$1,050
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 0.2 in
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Blanket
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century American Navajo blanket rug Details rug no. r5834 size 1' 4" x 3' 1" (41 x 94 cm)
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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, red leatherette, steel, laminated wood, Italy, 1968. Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed by Italian designer Tito Agno...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Red Upholstery
$6,400
H 22.05 in W 78.75 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Moroccan Tuareg Mat in Brown, with Geometric Patterns, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage Moroccan floor covering is a 4x5 Tuareg mat from the nomadic tribe of the same name. Handwoven with reeds and leather circa 1950-1960, its natural materials enjoy warm b...
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1950s Moroccan Tribal Antique Penny Rug

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Leather, Reed

Vintage Native American Navajo Area Rug in Ivory, Gray, Brown, Black
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional example of Native American craftsmanship, this vintage Navajo rug dates to the late 20th century and features a sophisticated palette of ivory, gray, brown, and black....
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Late 20th Century American Antique Penny Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5 10" x 8 4" - 180 x 255 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 5' 10" x 8' 4" - 180 x 255 cm )
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1960s American Antique Penny Rug

Materials

Wool

1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Penny Rug

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Leather

1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa Vintage Leather Becchi Giovannetti
$17,724 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Lot of sixteen Cookie Marzipan Backing Molds Antique Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

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Metal

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, circa 1880, a pair of handcrafted shell collages mounted in mahogany octagonal shadowboxes, hinged together and mounted with a clasp and a chain fo...
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Penny Rug

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Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor
s Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor
s Valentine
$5,800
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
Jacob s Ladder Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is the most interesting version of the Jacob's Ladder quilt pattern that I have seen. The colors and fabrics make it unusual as well as the strong diagonal patterning. Use of th...
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1890s American Country Antique Penny Rug

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Cotton

Jacob
s Ladder Quilt
Jacob
s Ladder Quilt
$1,075
H 78 in W 74 in D 5 in
Mecox Garden Round Metal Occasional Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Painted metal Garden Table for a multitude of uses inside or out: Breakfast Table, Center Table or Plant Stand. Very well made and sturdy. With center ring flower pot holder. Condit...
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20th Century Adirondack Antique Penny Rug

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Metal

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Antique Penny Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique penny rug for your home. An antique penny rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique penny rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique penny rug bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Penny Rug?

Prices for an antique penny rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $775 and can go as high as $2,850, while the average can fetch as much as $2,125.
Questions About Antique Penny Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Penny rugs are not actual rugs for the floor, but decorative coverings for beds, tables and dressers, and mantles. Sometimes they are used as wall hangings or pillows. Find a great variety of penny rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.