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Abstract Modern Tibetan Area Rug by Stark
By stark carpet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stark Tibetan hand knotted abstract rug, in varying shades of white, cream and gray. Hand tied and
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Portuguese Needlepoint Wool Carpet from Stark in Floral Motif
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Floral and scroll design wool needlepoint carpet from Portugal, made by Stark, with a coral border
Category

20th Century Portuguese Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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19th Century Aubusson Carpet by Stark
By Stark
Located in Bronx, NY
Provenance: a Park Avenue Collection A beautiful, late 19th century French Aubusson carpet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
An updated version of the Classic diamond pattern in a warm palette makes this Stark design perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Jute, Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 108 in L 144 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Traditional Design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Jute, Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 112 in L 145 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich blue for
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich blue and
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich brown
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 96 in L 120 in
Handmade Stark Moroccan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
A classic Moroccan design with thick strands of wool pile knotted by hand in India.
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Woven Stark Dhurrie
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Natural un-dyed wool and bamboo silk flat weave in a timeless geometric pattern.
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Woven Stark Dhurrie
Hand-Woven Stark Dhurrie
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
predecessors. The blend of viscose and wool reveals a polished vintage sheen.
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 108 in L 144 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
predecessors. The blend of viscose and wool reveals a polished vintage sheen.
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
predecessors. The blend of viscose and wool reveals a polished vintage sheen.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 108 in L 144 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
An antique reproduction sheared to simulate its antique predecessor. The blend of viscose and wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 119 in L 169 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
white palette making it suitable for a variety of decors. Handmade with a medium pile in a wool blend.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Jute, Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 110 in L 145 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
ivory make this suitable for a variety of decors. Handmade with a medium pile in a wool/bamboo silk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 109 in L 144 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in India on an ivory background with blue flowers creating a modern floral rug.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary design in a stunning palette of blue and grey suitable for a variety of decors. Hand-knotted with a medium pile.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 97 in L 122 in
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rug was hand-knotted in India with a medium pile.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Other

Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
Hand-Knotted Stark Rug
W 72 in L 108 in
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich blue
Category

2010s Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm taupe
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm taupe
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm natural
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm natural
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich natural
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a warm natural
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the traditional design of Moroccan carpets this rug was hand-knotted in a rich camel
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
and cream making it perfect for any decor. Handmade with a medium pile and a plush wool blend.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Jute, Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in a warm grey with a striking Moroccan design.
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
A Moroccan inspired design hand-knotted in India with a medium pile.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Jute, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in wool & silk with a medium pile and a distressed finish making this an exceptionally
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
.Hand-knotted in wool & silk with a medium pile. The stunning design and palette makes this an
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a wool/silk blend that features both a striking design and color palette.
Category

2010s Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted with a medium pile in a wool/silk blend creating a stunning contemporary design and
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a medium pile of wool & silk in a warm natural palette and a stunning
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a lush medium pile of wool and silk featuring a contemporary design and
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
medium pile in a wool & silk blend.
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Hand-Knotted Tibetan Stark Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a medium pile of wool and silk. Both the design and colors are striking
Category

2010s Indian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Stark Hand-Knotted Tibetan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in Nepal with a plush medium pile of wool and silk. The design is contemporary while
Category

2010s Nepalese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Custom Anthony Baratta Area Rug for Stark Carpet
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
by Stark Carpet.
Category

Early 2000s American More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Custom Anthony Baratta Designed Area Rug for Stark Carpet
By Anthony Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
Noland. Made by Stark Carpet.
Category

Early 2000s American More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Dhurrie
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in India this flat-woven dhurrie is woven in a wool and cotton blend and finished with a
Category

2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Handmade Dhurrie
W 108 in L 144 in
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
medium pile in plush wool.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Moroccan Rug
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Rug
W 122 in L 164 in
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Rug
By Stark
Located in New York, NY
palette that will make a statement in a variety of decors. Handmade with a medium pile in a wool and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Contemporary Custom-Made Strié Rug by Stark Carpet
By stark carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary wool rug custom-crafted by Stark Carpet. The rug's design is an easy strié pattern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Stark Taupe Wool Rug 9 2" x 12
By stark carpet
Located in New York, NY
This large contemporary rug is made by STARK Carpet. It consists of 100% cut-pile wool in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Wool Rug by Decorative Carpets for Stark
By Stark
Located in Dallas, TX
This rug was custom made by decorative carpets which is a division of Stark and offers some of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stark Modern Cream Stripe Wool Rug
By Stark
Located in Astoria, NY
Stark modern cream striped wool carpet, label to underside. Measures: 7' L x 5' W. (84" x 60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stark Wool Needlepoint Carpet
Located in Essex, MA
Geometric floral pattern
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Western European Rugs

Stark Modern Cream Stripe Wool Rug
Located in Astoria, NY
Stark modern cream striped wool carpet, label to underside. Dealer: S138XX
Category

20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stark Blue and White Geometric Area Rug
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Stark Carpet blue and white geometric area rug. Dealer: S138XX
Category

20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Stark Floral Border Rug, 10 x 9
Located in Astoria, NY
Stark Modern rug with floral border. Dealer: S138XX
Category

20th Century North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hollywood 1940 s Style Rug by Geoffrey Bradfield for Stark
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rug was a custom order piece designed by Geoffrey Bradfield for Stark carpet.It is
Category

20th Century Nepalese Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

16 Stark Custom Vintage Needlepoint Nautical Rug
By Stark
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique stark vintage custom sea life needlepoint rug oval shape in great condition
Category

Late 20th Century Asian More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Stark Studio Rug -Trisuli-Metro Lexington, Estate Fresh
By Stark
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Stark Studio rug, Trisuli-Metro Lexington, Palm Beach Estate Fresh Stunning abstract color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Stark Floral Border Rug, 10 x 9
By Stark
Located in Astoria, NY
Stark Modern rug with floral border. Dimensions: 10' 5" H x 9' 5" W Dealer: S138XX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Stark Carpet Rug with Abstract Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Custom rug with colorful abstract pattern by Stark Carpet made from 100% virgin wool, American
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Mid-Century Modern Rug by Stark Carpet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic whole room rug made in the United States by Stark carpet featuring a floral needlepoint
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Pair of Bed Side Tables in Bamboo, Rattan Wood, Italy 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of bed side table nightstands in bamboo and rattan with drawer featuring a brass handle and bottom shelf in wood. Made in Italy in the 1980s.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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By Örsjö Industri AB
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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Murano Glass Vintage Frame in the style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass photo frame with brass detailing attributed to Venini. This vintage piece has a ribbon of blue glass fused within the clear glass in the sommerso technique. The frame ha...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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French Renaissance Revival Folding Three-Panel Screen with Hand-Painted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Screens and Room Dividers

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Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Paolo Buffa side table, Italy 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

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Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa Wood Coffee Table, Italy 1940s
$4,769
H 19.69 in Dm 24.22 in
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
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A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

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Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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Category

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Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Club Fender
Antique Brass Club Fender
$3,136
H 22.45 in W 56.7 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Dorsoduro Chest with Blooming Flowers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Mouseback Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece is made in this brown-grey background t...
Category

2010s Italian Other Dressers

Materials

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Country English Farmhouse Pine Three Drawer Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic late 19th/early 20th century country English farmhouse three drawer work table, console, or server crafted from pine. The top features a 1 inch thick plank surface supported b...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960 s
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve side chairs in oak and upholstery by Jens Risom.
Category

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Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chairs, AP Stolen, Denmark, 1950s for Re-Upholstery, Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original pair of Hans Wegner papa bear chairs designed in 1947 and produced by AP Stolen in Denmark in the 1950s. The fabric shows excess signs of wear so these are offered in...
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Bamboo and Woven Raffia Vintage Games Table
Bamboo and Woven Raffia Vintage Games Table
$4,080
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
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Materials

Fabric

Jansen Style Upholstered Vintage Armchair
Jansen Style Upholstered Vintage Armchair
$1,950
H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 32 in
Pair of ceramic lamps by Jean-Jacques Roger Maison Jean Roger, France circa 1960
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Materials

Ceramic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Stark Carpet Wool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the stark carpet wool you’re looking for. Each stark carpet wool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer stark carpet wool, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right stark carpet wool, those designed in Modern, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made stark carpet wool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stark and stark carpet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Stark Carpet Wool?

A stark carpet wool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,350, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.