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Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Rug Runner with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79255 Rare Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'09 x 38'00. Immersed in an aura of
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm)
Rich in heritage and artistry
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare and stunning 19th cent. camel Bakhshaish rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Rare a 19th century camel field Bakshaish featuring a fine, allover lattice of tiny ivory tribal
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Rug in Chocolate Brown with Floral Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this item is a rare 7x11 antique Persian Isfahan rug from our
Category
1920s Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Haji Jalil Tabriz 11’0" x 15’3"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Haji Jalil Tabriz 11’0" x 15’3". The well-woven to finely
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a rare antique 13x25 Persian rug with their latest curation of iconic classics
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1920s Persian Modern Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navy Oversize Square Persian Mahal Traditional Wool Oriental Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare oversize square Persian Mahal rug with all-over mustafi design on a navy field background
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Light Green Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
region of Iran.
This lovely and rare green antique Persian Mahal Ziegler rug measures: 7.5 x 9.10 ft
Category
1920s Persian Kirman Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
The Jewel of Heriz: An Early 20th Century Persian Masterpiece of Rare Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
79317 Rare Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 02'06 x 02'09. In the highlands of Northwest Persia, where
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Tehranian Persian rug in Royal Blue, Wine
Beige Floral by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-century shrub floral design among similarly rare, regal Persian area rugs.
Category
1920s Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug in Ivory, Navy, Red, Turquoise, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
rugs for interior designers, rare Persian Bidjar rug, Reducing Climate Change, Sustainable Living
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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
sophistication.
This rare sized Persian Serapi rug invites you to bring a piece of history into your space
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,480 Sale Price
41% Off
Rare Light Blue and Jewel Tones Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Kerman Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51527 Distressed Rare Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'09 x 16'03. Woven in the twilight of the 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
high quality hand-knotted Persian rugs).
A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs).
A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Runner in Rare Ivory Field with All Over Paisley
Located in Barrington, IL
This antique Persian Bidjar runner, woven in the fourth quarter of the 19th century, is a rare and
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 3.5
x 4.7
1920s - 2B41
Located in Bordeaux, FR
collection.
This rare antique Persian Lilihan rug is a timeless treasure, embodying the artistry and cultural
Category
1920s Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Persian Rug in Blue
Gold With Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 13×17 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of
Category
1920s Persian Khorassan Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Antique Dabir Kashan Rug with Elongated Medallion — 10
2" × 13
2"
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This rare antique Dabir Kashan rug (10'2" × 13'2") represents one of the most esteemed weaving
Category
1880s Persian Islamic Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine late 19th century silk prayer rug, with a beautiful mihrab design and
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Extremely Rare 19th Century Baby Serapi rug (Collector Piece)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare baby serapi
great condition
even wear
Selvedges not original
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug with Rare Soft Blue and Beige Palette
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Heriz rug featuring a rare and desirable palette of soft denim blue, ivory, and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem
Located in Milwaukee, WI
High-End Collector's Antique Rug Majestic and Ancient Rare gem
About: This is a fascinating piece
Category
Early 1900s Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug in Brick-Red, Navy, Turquoise
Located in Barrington, IL
A rare 19th-century Persian Bidjar gallery rug featuring a stunning abrash brick-red field framed
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet Modern Style
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
74937 Rare Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'10 x 13'08. Woven in the illustrious
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,960 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Persian Bidjar Area Rug in Burgundy, French Blue, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
This rare 19th century Persian Bidjar rug exemplifies the mastery and durability for which Bidjar
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 20th century Turkish Hereke rug with a gorgeous pale yellow field with a large central coat
Category
1880s Turkish Sultanabad Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine
Very Rare Tree Kazak Rug 5’6” x 6’11”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine & Very Rare Tree Kazak Rug 5’6” x 6’11”. SW Caucasus/Armenia. Boldly patterned
Category
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
the 19th century in the legendary city of Tabriz, this rare antique Persian rug stands as a paragon of
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Garden of Order: Antique Persian Malayer Herati Rug of Timeless Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
79307 Rare Antique Ivory Persian Malayer Rug, 04'11 x 06'00. Woven in the storied workshops of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Design and Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61060 Rare Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Amidst the twilight of design unfolds this
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Area Rug in a Near-Square Format
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional and highly collectible 19th-century Persian Afshar tribal rug in a rare near-square
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extremely Rare Late 19th Century Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug – 95" x 71"
By Haji Jalili
Located in Media, PA
**Title:**
Extremely Rare Late 19th Century Antique Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug – 95" x 71" – Deep Navy
Category
19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rug in Allover Pattern in Blue, Pink, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly exceptional and rare find, this late 19th-century Persian Heriz Serapi rug showcases an
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Antique Azeri Kilim Rug, c. Late 19th Century – 5’9 x 12’4
Located in Westfield, MA
statement piece for a large entry, great room, or gallery space.
This rug’s crisp articulation of classic
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Late 19th Century Persian Kilim Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rare Bijar Iron Quality Rug 124cmx165cm Geometric Masterwork 4x6 c.1880
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Persian Bijar rug, circa 1880, is a superb, high-quality example celebrated for
Category
1880s Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 1800
s Rare Antique Silk Heriz Rug Masterpiece 5x6 Tapestry 1860
Located in New York, NY
Mid 1800's Rare Antique Silk Heriz Rug Finest Masterpiece Persian Rust
4'6" x 5'10" (5' X6
Category
1860s Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Heriz Runner Antique Handmade Rug Serapi 3x18 94cm x 531cm
By Eastern Artisans
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Heriz Runner Antique Handmade Rug Serapi 3x18 94cm x 531cm
3'1" x 17'5" 94cm x 531cm
Category
Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner Paisley 1900 Large
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Malayer rug Rare Paisley Runner Rust
4'2" x 15'
C.1900
"This
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Early 1900s Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Nomad’s Sovereignty: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
61447 Rare Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'03 x 04'05. Woven in the final decades of the 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 19th century antique tribal serapi
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
The design centers on a grand stepped medallion with a palmette and cruciform motif, framed by a balanced array of angular vines and stylized floral elements. The surrounding field, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Ivory Color Heriz Serapi in Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
This exceptional early 20th-century Persian Heriz Serapi rug has an extremely rare and highly
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920
s Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78074 Rare Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug Runner, 02'11 x 10'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,144 Sale Price
21% Off
1920
s Signed Persian Kermanshah Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78759 Rare Signed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 09'08 x 11'02. A Symphony of Prestige: Signed
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,880 Sale Price
20% Off
The Celestial Whisper: An Antique Persian Kashan Masterpiece of Ethereal Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
61321 Rare Antique Persian Kashan Rug, 09'07 x 12'05. Bathed in an ethereal hush of blue and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,728 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche
Located in Dallas, TX
61383 Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, 06'03 x 09'07. Woven in the luminous
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bohemian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare and Unusual Serab Runner, Circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and unusual early 1900s Persian Serab runner with three large-scale and boldly rendered
Category
Early 1900s Persian Serapi Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Alriz collection Rare and important Camel hair shield Bakhsaish
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Rare Bakhshayesh camelhair carpet from the 19th with bold tribal geometry and subdued, organic
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Celestial Azure Bloom: A Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61388 Rare Antique Persian Najafabad Rug, 11'09 x 18'03. This antique Persian Najafabad commands
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,448 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Persian Lilihan Garden Panel Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77565 Rare Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 11'06 x 17'04.A sublime convergence of Persian romanticism
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Regency Revival Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,344 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare and important Shield Baksaish from mid 19th cent
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Large Bakhshayesh rug with an expansive field of scattered shields and tribal motifs in a spacious
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Bakshayesh Heriz, Circa late 1800
s
Located in New York, NY
very unusual piece with Caucasian echoes. A rare piece considering that the Bakshayesh type was extinct
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1910
s Distressed Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76607 Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 11'02 x 13'05. Whispered through time and softened by age
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square-Size Persian Sofreh Kilim in Brown, Navy, Terracotta, Tan
Located in Barrington, IL
This rare and highly collectible early 20th-century Persian Tribal Sofreh Kilim is a superb example
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful and Rare Antique Malayer Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful Malayer runner with beautiful unusual design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury an...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Rare Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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Rare Antique Persian Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antique Persian rugs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, all rare antique Persian rugs available were constructed with great care. Rare antique Persian rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique Persian rugs made by Neoclassical designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Ziegler
Co. produced beautiful rare antique Persian rugs that are worth considering.
How Much are Rare Antique Persian Rugs?
Prices for rare antique Persian rugs start at $750 and top out at $320,000 with the average selling for $16,650.
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 Rare Antique Persian Rugs
- 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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