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Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Persian Yazd Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
to formal Persian Kerman carpets in design but use thicker yarn giving a lower knot count and finer
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Regency Revival Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a stunning late 19th-century Persian Tehran Floral Romantic Rug
Details
rug no. j4534
size 6' 10
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72659 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 06'09 x 10'02. Emanating a rich tableau of history and color, this
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Gustavian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1910
s Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74402 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 12'03 x 15'06. Like a celestial compass etched in wool, this
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74329 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'06 x 13'00. A rare embodiment of relaxed refinement
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,999 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet, 11
8" x 16
3"
Located in Evanston, IL
numbers rugs imported into the United States. The Sarouk carpet production came into existence around 1880
Category
1920s Indian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1910
s Persian Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74960 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Victorian Style 10'03 x 17'10. With timeless floral design
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Serapi Oversize Navy 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi from the late 19th century. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77280 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'04 x 11'01. This antique Persian Malayer rug runner
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Elegant Blue Color and Lovely Rosette Symmetric Pattern Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 7' x 11'6" - 213 x 350 )
Medium weave of symmetric (Turkish
Category
1850s Persian Other Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1900
s Antique Persian Bibikabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77575 Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, 10'08 x 12'08. A captivating orchestration of floral rhythm
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,100 Sale Price
24% Off
1910
s Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
resonance, speaking to the Persian belief that carpets are not mere floor coverings but portals to paradise
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
33% Off
1920
s Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79184 Antique Red Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, 06'05 x 10'01. Imbued with a legacy of refinement
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,728 Sale Price
20% Off
1900
s Antique Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79104 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 04'03 x 19'10. Steeped in history and woven with
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari carpet
Size: 12'10" × 20'5" (391 × 622 cm)
A late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet with Harshang Pattern
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet with Harshang Pattern
16'2" x 27'4" x 493 833
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool carpet
Size: 11'7" × 17'9" (353 × 541 cm)
An early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Palace Sized Antique Persian Red Lilian Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The gently abrashed rose-red field of this west Persian village carpet displays a floating
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1910
s Distressed Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60983 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 05'06 x 09'02. A vision of earthy refinement and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Colonial Revival Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,376 Sale Price
32% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78971 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 03'07 x 04'11. This exquisite hand-knotted
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Karabakh Pictorial Rug, King
Court Persian Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
pictorial rugs and tableau carpets are specialized forms of Persian rugs known for their elaborate and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1900
s Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76924 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'08. A resplendent vision of Persian artistry
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,488 Sale Price
20% Off
1910
s Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79133 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'08 x 17'08. A masterwork of enduring heritage, this hand
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,976 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet
Size: 13'6" × 22'8" (411 × 690 cm)
A late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures
Category
19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$35,000 Sale Price
36% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Tabriz Hadji Jali Rug in apricot and brown
Details
rug no. j2262
size 9' 7" x 12' 5" (292 x 378 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 9'2" × 13'7" (279 × 414 cm)
A late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Oriental Carpet, Room Size, with Palmettes
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, room size, circa 1900.
A one-of-a-kind antique Persian
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Yazd Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73956 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 11'02 x 15'09. Woven in the resplendent city
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$19,152 Sale Price
35% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8' 0
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8' 2
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Bidjar Gallery Carpet, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
This otherwise top condition west Persian Kurdish town carpet has magnificent color with a
Category
1850s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Matching Pair of Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet Runners
Located in Dallas, TX
90033-90034 Rare Matching Pair of Antique Red Persian Tabriz Rug Runner, 03'02 x 13'00. Woven with
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tribal Geometric Design Antique Blue Background Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Heriz Carpet 9' 9"x12' 6"
Category
1910s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Distressed Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60981 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, 05'01 x 10'03. A mesmerizing interplay of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Karajeh Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Karajeh room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79169 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'00 x 10'06. Woven in the heart of the Zagros
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,808 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79228 Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'11 x 19'02. Woven in the
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$32,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Light Gray Color Antique 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 11'6" x 16' - 350 x 487 )
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian room size carpet from the Northwest Persian region handmade during the early
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76729 Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'04 x 12'04. A relic of Persian
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 7' 7
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 7
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad handmade wool carpet.
Size: 13'4" × 22'2" (406 × 675 cm)
An early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 9' 3
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 7' 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Edwardian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8' 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Unusual Square Shape Finely Woven Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet, szie: 14' 5" x15' 5"
Category
Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sarouk Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz 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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