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Antique Ivory Persian Dragon Serapi Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78768 Rare Antique Ivory Persian Dragon Serapi Heriz Rug, 06'08 x 09'01. Steeped in legend and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Carpet
Size: 10'3" × 15'7" (312 × 474 cm)
An early 20th century Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 9
7" x 14
6"
Located in Evanston, IL
Renaissance blue-reds found in antique Kirman carpets, rather than the rust red found in other antique Persian
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Mahal Carpet, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian rustic gallery rug features a nearly navy field closely covered by a medium scale
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Ivory Persian Dragon Serapi Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
90004 Antique Ivory Persian Dragon Heriz Rug, 08'03 x 10'06. An extraordinary artifact of Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,376 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Carpet, circa 1890 9'1 x 13'7. The central blue and ivory medallion is so
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sarab Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78773 Antique Persian Sarab Rug Runner, 04'01 x 15'01. Woven at the intersection of myth, mastery
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Worn Persian Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully worn oversize Persian Meshed rug from the early 20th century. Durable enough to endure
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping.
Kashan rugs have for a long time been considered the essence of Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$15,840 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalli Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
abrash through one end of the rug. Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$45,500 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Category
1890s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century Northwest Persian Gallery Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
A mid-19th century Senna-Kurd Gallery carpet from northwest Persia in excellent overall condition
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz carpet
Size: 11'0" x 13'10" (335 × 421 cm).
Such magnificent and fascinating
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
palmettes and their connecting vinery. Field design derives from earlier Persian silk textiles. Excellent
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet, 11
05 x 14
06
Located in Dallas, TX
53777 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'05 x 14'06. Timeless sophistication and enduring elegance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$14,448 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78452 Antique Persian malayer runner, 02'11 x 17'04.
With its effortless beauty, incredible detail
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, 10
07 x 23
02
Located in Dallas, TX
77381 Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 10'07 x 23'02. Oversized Persian Sarouk rugs refer to
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Shiraz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78155 Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'06 x 06'05. Persian Shiraz rugs, hailing from the villages
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique Persian Mashhad Carpet, 10
05 x 18
11
Located in Dallas, TX
78067 Distressed Antique Persian Mashhad rug with Rustic Victorian Style 10'05 x 18'11. With its
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,079 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage Kurdish Bidjar Wide Runner in Paisley Design in Terracotta, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Kurdish Rugs, Vintage Persian Kurdish, Persian Kurdish Rugs, Senneh Kurdish Carpets, Allover Kurdish Rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1890
s Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74939 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 07'01 x 09'03. Antique-washed Persian Mahal rugs
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, 03
04 x 10
00
Located in Dallas, TX
75289 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug Runner, 03'04 x 10'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Baroque Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78201 Antique Persian Malayer rug, 12'08 x 20'05. Classic elegance and effortless beauty, this hand
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Revival Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$22,288 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet, 11
04 x 15
00
Located in Dallas, TX
78085 antique Persian Bakshaish rug 11'04 x 15'00. Imbued with austere elegance, earthy hues and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Jacobean Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$32,480 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60874 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 07'11 x 10'09. A testament to timeless Persian artistry and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73095 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 10'02 x 11'10. In this masterfully hand-knotted antique Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78281 Antique Persian Bijar runner 3'08 x 18'03. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76816 Distressed Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 09'03 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool distressed
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,424 Sale Price
27% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72546 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 08'08 x 12'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53172 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'02 x 14'02. Like a page from an ancient Persian manuscript
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz soft Green Carpet
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Persian Tabriz rug in soft green and brown hues.
Details
rug no. j2302
size 6' 8" x 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75266 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 05’01 x 10’00. This enchanting hand knotted wool antique Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Earth-Tone Persian Faridan Rug, 05
03 x 09
11
Located in Dallas, TX
and an intimate patina. This treatment enhances the visual depth of the Persian carpet and allows its
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,928 Sale Price
42% Off
Zabihi Collection Oversize Geometric Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century highly decorative persian Tabriz rug in a predominant brown and slate color
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, 4
6" x 6
Located in Evanston, IL
can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other city in Iran. The
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet 17' 4" x 11' 3"
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet.
This piece has been given special wash to soften-up
Category
1910s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet 2' 6"x 16'
Category
1920s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet
Size: 10'5" × 16'10" (317 × 513 cm)
A late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Runner Carpet
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Karadagh Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Karadagh Carpet
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Persian Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Pale brown, copper and caramel color Persian Balouch carpet from the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Ivy League Style Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
, elegance, and cultural prestige. Belonging to one of the most exclusive categories of Persian carpets
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Carpet Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century central Persian Qazvin Kilim carpet runner with all-over geometric tree of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1910
s Persian Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79124 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 13'06 x 19'05. Like an ancient Persian manuscript penned in
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,864 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76516 Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug, 11'04 x 16'10. A masterpiece of Persian artistry, this hand
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,068 Sale Price
20% Off
1910
s Persian Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79285 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 02'06 x 04'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Northwest Persian Bakhshaish Carpet, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Oversized Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet Rug, 19th Century
This majestic Northwest
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia ca. 1880-1890
5'9" x 4'2" (175 x 127 cm)
Handwoven
Attributed to: Hadji Djalili.
Category
1880s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Large Persian Bidjar Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Persian Bidjar Carpet, Late 19th Century
Excellent condition.
Additional
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Gallery Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Mahal Long Gallery Carpet, Early 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Carpet, circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
The sand field is covered by a Herati pattern in dark brown, red brown, slate and dark blue, supporting a small, anchor-pendanted stepped rust lozenge medallion with a lattice patter...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Garrus Design Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with unusual Garrus design
11'6" x 13'8" - 350 x 416 cm
Late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversized Persian Heriz Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Oversized Persian Heriz Carpet, Late 19th Century
Excellent condition.
Additional
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
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Antique Persian Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Persian carpets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all antique Persian carpets available were constructed with great care. Antique Persian carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Victorian and Industrial antique Persian carpets are consistently popular styles. Many antique Persian carpets are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Ben Soleimani and Hadji Jalili produced popular antique Persian carpets that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Persian Carpets?
Prices for antique Persian carpets start at $11 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $10,471.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Persian Carpets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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