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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: Swedish
1940
s Vintage Romanian Carpet with Cloudband Design
Located in Dallas, TX
74660 Vintage Romanian Isfahan Rug, 07'08 x 11'00. Romanian Isfahan rugs are high-quality, hand-knotted rugs inspired by traditional Persian Isfahan d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Arne Jacobsen 250x375cm 1957 reversible rug
Located in Forest, BE
This is a rare find woollen rug by Danish master architect Arne Jacobsen. The impressive 375x250cm makes the difference. Stunning colours made to be reversed from the beige side to t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Savonnerie Rug, Rose Medallion in Sky Blue and Coral-Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 7x9 French Savonnerie rug is a highly unique and compelling new collectible in Rug
Kilim's rare European curations. Hand-knotted in lush wool, it originates circa ...
Category
1910s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$38,400 Sale Price
43% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Bitte Ahlgren
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Bitte Ahlgren
Size: 5'4" × 7'10" (162 × 238 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink
This charming vintage flat-weave rug by Swedish textile artist ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Villagers celebration »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 17th-century Flemish painter David Tenier. Titled 'Villagers' Celebration,' it beautiful...
Category
1970s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite tapestry from the second half of the 20th century, featuring a design with a family at the beach This captivating piece depicts a scene with three women, a child and a man,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1960s, 1C890
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French Savonnerie rug in blue and red colors. The rug has been made in wool in the end of 20th century. It is in original good condition.
-condition: original good,
-ci...
Category
Late 20th Century French Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$488 Sale Price
75% Off
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Scandinavian Abstract in Teal Blue Tones - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 3x5 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century S...
Category
1660s Swedish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug with Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78048 Vintage Romanian Bessarabian Kilim rug with Folk Art Style 04'01 x 05'11. Delicately feminine and beautifully traditional, this hand-woven wool vintage Romanian floral kilim rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Romanian Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,359 Sale Price
20% Off
Circular Moon Figurative Carpet Hand Knotted Wool India Round Rug Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Moon” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand Wool, Tencel and Bamboo Silk in different pile heights cut with scis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
19th century French NeedlePoint Rugs - 287x150cm - N° 1551
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Length: 150 cm
Width: 287 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
This magnificent rug, having benefited from a deep cleaning and a hand-li...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage French Hand Knotted Cogolin Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century French Cogolin rug with beautiful modern design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-century Modern Handmade Blue High Pile Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern high-pile rya rug, was crafted by Swedish textile artist in the 1960s. Handmade from premium “Kamgarn” Persian wool yarn on a cotton-linen base, the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Cassina Soleil Large Outdoor Rug
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Soleil Rug
A rug with lively, brilliant colours for alfresco spaces.
With its striped motif in four colour options, Soleil adds a pop of personality to complete any outdoor setting in perfect harmony with the furniture from the Cassina Outdoor...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
$15,147 / item
Rug
Kilim’s Tudor Style Flatweave Runner, with Crests and Floral Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exciting addition to the contemporary Rug & Kilim collection, this 3x14 Tudor style flatweave runner rug features crests and floral patterns in green, beige/brown and blue, across...
Category
2010s English Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Cassina Soleil Rug
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Soleil Rug
A rug with lively, brilliant colours for alfresco spaces.
With its striped motif in four colour options, Soleil adds a pop of personality to complete any outdoo...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
$8,911 / item
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 4.7
x 9
, 1980s, 1X10
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Moroccan Berber rug, crafted in the 1980s, showcases the rich tradition of Berber weaving with bold geometric patterns and zigzag designs set against a warm bei...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Aubusson Tapestry in Green with Abstract Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and originating from France circa 1950, this 4×6 vintage tapestry is a collectible from Aubusson, by a distinguished French visual artist known for his significant ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Nice Midcentury France Aubusson Style Jacquard Halluin Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exceptional mid-20th-century French tapestry woven on Jacquard looms in Halluin stitch with wool and cotton. Inspired by François Boucher, it depicts a gentleman presenting a bird to...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Striking Green Background Color in Style of Andre Arbus Antique French Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Carpet in Style of Andre Arbus ( 6'6" x 6'10" - 198 x 208 )
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 4.1
x 9.3
, 1980s, 1X09
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning handmade vintage Moroccan Berber rug, crafted in the 1980s, showcases traditional Berber artistry in its geometric motifs and bold black patterns set against a natural beige wool background. The rug has been never used and remains in excellent condition, preserving its rich texture and authentic craftsmanship.
Made from high-quality wool, this piece offers both durability and softness, making it a luxurious yet timeless addition to any space. With its dimensions of 125 cm x 284 cm (4.1 ft x 9.32 ft), it is perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or open spaces that need warmth and character.
The fringed edges and textured surface highlight its handmade nature, while its earthy palette ensures it complements both modern and traditional interiors. Whether displayed in a contemporary setting or as part of a more eclectic décor, this rug exudes heritage and authenticity.
Key Information:
Size...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage French Savonnerie Rug, 1950s, 1C1014
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage French Savonnerie rug in beige, brown and golden shades. The rug is from the middle of 20th century in original good condition.
-condition: original good,
-circa: 1950s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,440 Sale Price
75% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingrid Dessau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingrid Dessau
Size: 7'0" × 10'10" (213 × 330 cm)
This striking vintage Swedish flat-woven rug by Ingrid Dessau showcases the refined minimalism and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bokhara Wool Rug Made In Greece
Located in New York, NY
Stunning vintage Bokhara wool rug made in Greece, newly professionally clean it was appraised at $5000 in 1992.
Category
1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry of a Family Preparing Lunch
An antique French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the 18th century, size 7'8" H x 8'9" W. This lovely ...
Category
18th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$27,995 Sale Price
30% Off
Balkan Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Balkan Kilim rug. A very nice old Kilim rug from the Balkans in lovely colors and excellent condition.
Category
1960s Balkan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,750
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Carpet ( 9
x 17
7" - 275 x 536 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Irish Donegal Carpet ( 9' x 17'7" - 275 x 536 )
Category
Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nanimarquina
Earth
Rug in Hand Spun Jute in
Terracotta
200x300cm
By Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production.
This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Embroidered Antique Pair of Curtains
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful pair of curtains from late 19th century, with beautiful floral design at borders, embroidered with silk on wool velvet foundation.
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"Exp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Signed Vintage René Fumeron Art Deco Tapestry in Black and Gold Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating in France, this vintage 7x9 tapestry is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—a signed original by French artist René Fumeron.
On the Design:
This impressionistic piece by Fumeron fumes with liveliness and ferocity, qualities often connoted with tigers. The tapestry features a black field underscoring bold hues of gold, green, and cream in an abstract pattern that can be likened to a tiger’s hide...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century french tapestry with beautiful mythology design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing with wool and cotton.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug in Bold Scandinavian Geometric Patterns - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century S...
Category
1660s Swedish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Rug by Judith Johansson Spice Hall
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven rug by Judith Johansson (Spice hall)
Size: 7'5" × 9'9" (226 × 297 cm)
The Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug known as "Spise Hall," designed by the esteemed J...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave by Rakel Carlander
Located in New York, NY
Striking Swedish Geometry: A Vintage Flat-Weave by Rakel Carlander
Size: 5'7" × 7'7" (170 × 231 cm)
Color: Beige, Brown, Gray, Red, Taupe
Infused with the bold spirit of Scandinavian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool
Silk 7x12ft 82cm x 158cm
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 7x12
7'4" x 11'8" 224x 356cm
"Large antique French needlepoint tapestry with an exotic, scenic design . Creating dimension in ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brita Svefors Dark Blue and Brow Flat-Weave Rug "Opal" for Axeco, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brita Svefors dark blue and brow flat-weave rug "Opal" for Axeco, Sweden, 1960s
295 × 197 cm ≈ 116.14" × 77.56"
In feet & inches (nearest 1/8"): 9 ft 8 1/8 in × 6 ft 5 1/2 in (more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström, Sweden 1950s
By Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian, Maj Svanström
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian Modern Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Maj Svanström for Klockargårdens Hemslöjd, Sweden. This vintage Swedish flatwoven rug, designed by Maj Svan...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Moooi Halo Rise Large Rug in Soft Yarn by Sjoerd Vroonland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Timber Tones collection goes beyond function; it is an invitation to experience art underfoot. These carpets radiate warmth, character, and timeless sophistication, enhancing any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Earth-Tone Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78488 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 04'07 x 06'09.
Emanating Scandinavian Modern design with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Swedish rollakan rug is a captivatin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,792 Sale Price
20% Off
Lumbar Pillow Cases Fashioned from a European Flame Stitch Textile, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials.
linen in the back
zipper closure
dry cleaning is recommended
27 x 98 cm / 10.63 x 38.58 i...
Category
19th Century Italian Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Mid-century Modern High Pile, Yellow, Aquamarine
Grey Rya Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite mid-century modern rya rug, crafted by a Swedish textile artist in the 1960s, showcases the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Handmade from premium "Kamgarn" Persian ...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug, Signed VF-e-65
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug, Signed VF-e-65
Size: 4'10" × 6'10" (147 × 208 cm)
This remarkable vintage Swedish flat-weave wool rug, woven circa 1950, showcases the timeless e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage English Needlepoint Handmade Floral Black Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage English needlepoint wool rug with a beige field. This piece has green fine details with a floral elegant patterns through...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Swedish Handmade Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish wool rug in neutral colors by Ingegerd Silow. Woven signature to edge 'IS'
Size: 4'4" × 6'6" (132 × 198 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat weave rug by Ingegerd S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Oversize Antique Bessarabian Kilim
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Bessarabian Kilims are very rarely found in large sizes, as most were woven in an almost standard 6 x 9 feet format. This stunning example maintains the wonderful palette and...
Category
1880s Ukrainian Rococo Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Aubusson Rug in Yellow and Pink with Floral Medallion - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and be...
Category
1910s French Aubusson Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
White Silk, Wool Rug India Hand Knotted Highest Quality Carpet Minimal Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Beautiful, high quality rug in 100% New Zealand wool and pure silk, handknotted by our skilled Indian artisans.
The rug 'Shadow', designed by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, is made of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Swedish Rya Scandinavian Rug, Medallion and Floral Borders- Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century S...
Category
1660s Swedish Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry with Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78421 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 03'11 x 05'05. Woven with lyrical finesse in the famed ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this antique Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
26% Off
Zabihi Collection Mint Green Color Irish Donegal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A square size Irish Donegal Rug in mint green from the early 20th century
Details
rug no. 10786
size 11' 9" x 11' 11" (358 x 363 cm)
Irish Rugs have a long and proud tradition. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Irish Spanish Colonial Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Manufactory Rug - Dim: 3m35x2m55 - N° 1532
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Aubusson Manufactory, 19th Century
Era: 19th Century
Condition: Perfect
Material: Wool
Length: 255 cm
Width: 335 cm
Depth: 1 cm (with doubler)
This magnificent rug, having b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century french tapestry with beautiful design and nice colors, mechanical Jaquar manufacturing woven with wool and cotton.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury and craft...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Vintage Swedish Shag Rug, 1970s, 1C958
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage Swedish shag rug in chocolate brown color. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. It is machine made rug.
-con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$421 Sale Price
75% Off
Handmade Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug 4.7
x 7
1980s, 1X20
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Moroccan Berber rug, crafted in the 1980s, captures the essence of traditional Berber craftsmanship. Made from soft, high-quality wool, it remains in excellent,...
Category
1980s French Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nani Marquina
Ceras 2
Rug 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina 'Ceras 2' Rug for Nanimarquina, Spain. Current production.
The Ceras collection is the result of a comprehensive study of color by hand-tracing with crayons. An intuit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug — A Symphony of Geometry and Grace
Size: 11'0" × 15'8" (335 × 477 cm).
This exquisite vintage French Art Deco rug from the 1930s embodies the timele...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Contemporary Ora French Braided Rug, 2021, 1C836
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade contemporary French braided round rug made by One Royal Art, collection 2021. This rug is one of a kind made in France.
-condition: original goo...
Category
2010s French Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$199 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid Century Modern Abstract Rya Shag Rug 6 x 11
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This vintage mid-century modern rug is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Made in Denmark in the 1960s-70s, it features a beautiful abstract shag design that is sure to...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Vintage Junghans shaggy wool rug 1970s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Wool rug with an abstract multicolored motif typical of the 1970s, by Junghans Germany. New old stock, has never been used.
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Swedish Rya Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
A plush Swedish Rya rug from the Mid-20th Century in various shades of blue and a dark border
Measures: 3'6” x 6'3”
Swedish Rya rugs are extremely colorful, lovely and quite chic a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Adirondack Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Rugs for Sale: Shop Turkish Rugs, Moroccan Rugs, Indian Rugs and Other Rugs on 1stDibs
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.
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