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Fine Antique Bidjar Carpet from Persia, Oversized Format, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
center of Bidjar around 1900, this monumental Persian carpet exemplifies the strength, density, and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this important provenance has been in
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this important provenance has been in
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner, Handmade Wool Rug, Rust, Light Blue Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Stunning 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
carpets and Persian decorative arts of the late Qajar period in general, is surprisingly popular in Afshar
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1870s Wool Persian Karabagh Rug, 6
x 9
Located in New York, NY
This antique Karabagh Persian carpet circa 1870 in pure handspun wool showcases an allover paisley
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1870s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
workshops and family settings, Serapi rugs are a remarkable fusion of formal Persian carpets and rustic
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this important provenance has been in
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Tree of life with center light.
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, 12’ x 19’
Located in New York, NY
This Heriz Serapi Persian carpet circa 1900 in pure wool and vegetable dyes features a central
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Early 1900s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$35,470 Sale Price
42% Off
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Circa 1910, 14’ x 23’
Located in New York, NY
This Bakhtiari Persian carpet circa 1910 in pure wool and vegetable dyes features an intricate
Category
1910s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,328 Sale Price
60% Off
Antique Serapi/ Karajah Baft Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
spaciously placed antique carpet designs than other rugs from this area. Persian carpets had to be taken by
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Safavid Medallion and Animal Persian Tabriz Hunting Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
" Persian Tabriz carpets are a type of Persian rug characterized by a central medallion motif, intricate
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Dabir Kashan, Unusual Color
Located in Evanston, IL
Carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century. Many authors attribute Persian Rugs and
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 19th Century
This traditional antique Tabriz carpet from northwest
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Light Blue, Taupe, Rust Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4
2
x 6
4
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'2'' x 6'4''. Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") are one of the
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,980 Sale Price
79% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
design, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Malayer carpet runner beautifully embodies a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1880s Wool Persian Kashkouli Rug Featuring Karim Khan Zand, 2
x 2
Located in New York, NY
In mint condition, this small hand-knotted Persian carpet measures 2’ x 1’11” and features the
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1880s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Blue, Red, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,300 Sale Price
33% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Light Blue, Rust Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpet-weaving both for domestic use and for export. With strict standards of craftsmanship and
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1890s Antique Persian Kashan Carpet, Afshan Design in Kork Wool, 10
x 16
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Persian Kashan carpet with Afshan design was completed in kork wool, circa 1890
Category
19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Tabriz blue brown handmade wool carpet.
Size: 12'0" × 17'2" (365 × 523
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, in Small Square Size, with Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpet features an elegant floral medallion on a soft ivory field, with tones of light blue and
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1920s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,395 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Handsome Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet Red Navy, Light Blue, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
19th century Persian Serapi carpets are some of the most highly prized and sought-after antique
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Persian Floral Red Sarouk Rug c. 1880-1900 (12.6 x 22.9 ft)
Located in New York, NY
Mohajeran Persian carpets are prized for their clarity of design. They characteristically use
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1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Angeles retail location. Persian carpets known as Farahan are weaved from an area north of the city of
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Superfine Antique Persian Malayer, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
"
Finely woven for village Persian carpets, the best Malayer carpets were woven in the village of Mishin
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Animal Scene Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, these pictorial rugs pay homage to history, people and important events. Pictorial Persian carpets have
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1890s Saddlebag with Soumak and Bakhtiari Persian Weaves
Located in New York, NY
This antique saddlebag with Soumak and Bakhtiari Persian carpet weaves circa 1890 exhibits a
Category
1890s Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman 11
6" x 22
5"
Located in New York, NY
Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") are one of the traditional classifications of Persian carpets
Category
1920s Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$10,000 Sale Price
61% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Light Blue, Rust Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
luxurious antique Persian carpet runner come alive with vibrant crimson flora bordered by meandering vines
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Classical Persian carpet design often followed the art of book binding and illuminated manuscript
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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Brown Persian Ziegler Rug 8
x11
8
Located in New York, NY
carpets with large-scale all-over floral patterns in colors resembling those of Turkish Oushak's of the
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$38,500 / item
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Sultanabad Carpet Attributed to Ziegler and Co
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal Persian Mahal/Sultanabad Carpet woven by the Swiss firm, Ziegler & Co. What makes this
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian carpet, faded Kerman area rug, decorative Persian Lavar rug, fine antique Kerman rug, Persian wool
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1880s Persian Seraband Gallery Rug, Camel Wool, 5
x 11
Located in New York, NY
This antique Seraband Persian carpet in handspun camel wool is hand knotted in a Persian Seraband
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1880s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Green 19th Century Sultanabad Carpet Attributed to Ziegler and Co
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal Persian Ziegler Mahal/Sultanabad Carpet woven by the Swiss firm, Ziegler & Co. What
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Tabriz Gole-Farang Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9
5 X 16
Located in New York, NY
antique Persian carpets of the 16th century now in museums, decorative medallion carpets from the 19th
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Floral Pattern in Red, Navy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian rug, red Sarouk rug, navy border Persian rug, hand-knotted Sarouk carpet, Persian rug with flowers
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tehran Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Tehran Rug, Early 20th Century
This elegant carpet was woven in the vicinity of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Varamin Northwest Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
decorative runner Persian Varamin. Varamin carpets and rugs or Veramin carpets and rugs are carpets and rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Authentic Antique Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
.
About Persian Serapi Rugs:
Serapi rugs are a distinguished type of Persian carpet, originating from the
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Persian Mahal Rug, 9
2 x 12
8
Located in New York, NY
formal living room, dining room or library. Mahal means many things in the rug world. The antique Persian
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-17th Century Persian Safavid Isfahan Carpet ( 10
8" x 26
4" - 325 x 803 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-17th Century Persian Safavid Isfahan Carpet
10'8" x 26'4" - 325 x 803
Mid-17th Century
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1650s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug - Size: 6
9x4
1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
them highly prized in the world of Persian carpets.
Kerman rugs are prized for their beauty, elegance
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Navy Blue Persian Kerman Carpet, 11
09 x 15
05
Located in Dallas, TX
as a hub of weaving excellence, this bustling center has crafted exquisite Persian carpets prized for
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug Featuring Lattice Garden Design in Jewel-Tone
Located in Atlanta, GA
, hand-knotted Persian carpet, early 20th-century Persian rug, colorful Bakhtiari rug, wool Persian rug
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Signature Kastikian Kerman Blue Wool Persian Rug by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
wool in one of the most widely recognized cities of Persian carpet weaving; a signature piece from the
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1850s Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12x15 Orange, Blue,
Ivory Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
based on the traditional design of the Persian carpet weavers; Ziegler & Company altered them to suit
Category
1850s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 11
2" x 8
2" x 340 x 554 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 11'2" x 8'2" x 340 x 554 )
19th Century West Persian Bijar
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, circa 1910, 9
2 x 12
8
Located in New York, NY
things in the rug world. The antique Persian carpets from the British firm of Ziegler with large scale
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Gallery Size, W/ Circles
Located in New York, NY
Antique Northwest Persian carpet, Gallery size, size 8'5" x 4'2"
An antique Northwest Persian
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Room Size, W/ Palmettes
Located in New York, NY
Antique Northwest Persian carpet, Room size, size 11'6" x 9'0"
An antique Northwest Persian
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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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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