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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Zabihi Collection Eclectic Turkish Deco Zeki Muren Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Turkish Deco Rug in browns and peach Details rug no. j4585 size 6' 8" x 9' 5" (203 x 287 cm) Zeki Muren was a famous Turkish musician back in the middle of the 2...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79309 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 07'11 x 09'04. Woven in the storied weaving houses of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the elegance and quiet co...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Masterpiece in Noir Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79282 Vintage Black Pakistani Tabriz Rug, 10'03 x 13'06. This extraordinary hand-knotted wool Tabriz rug, accented with lustrous silk, is a contemp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

2 x3 Gray Wool And Silk Broken Zoroastrian Hand Knotted Design Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Broken Persian Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsm...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Minimalist Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Moroccan Berber Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Transform your space with the understated luxury of our Moroccan-style hand-knotted Tulu rug, inspired by the heritage-rich designs of the Beni Ourain tribes. This rug is a celebrati...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 5"x12 6" Colorful Afghan Kilim Geometric Design Hand Woven Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful Afghan Kilim with Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Flat Weave, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2 10"x4 10" Taupe Gray Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty small antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry « Queen of Sheba »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful small antique French Aubusson tapestry for frame featuring the Queen of Sheba from the painting of PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA (c. 1410-1492): MEETING OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA ...
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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

12 x 20 Brown Contemporary Khotan Style Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a warm brown field that is elegantly complemented by subtle accents of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its design showcases a complex al...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Pink Floral Tibetan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Tibetan floral rug in a soft pink tone Details rug no. j3568 size 3' x 4' 9" (91 x 145 cm)
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tang Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Moroccan Design Rug. All Natural Wool. Beni Ourain Tulu Carpet with Atlas Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring warmth, texture, and handmade charm into your home with this Moroccan-style Tulu rug, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic Beni Ourain tradition. Entirely hand-knotted u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition. As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Experience the luxurious beauty of this handwoven oriental rug featuring a stunning historical vase-technique design. The unique 'Vase'-technique group showcases intricate weaving wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Sasha Bikoff X Art Hide Customizable Cowhide Olive Pastiche Round Rug Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
90s fashion meets 70s spirit in lush olive sophistication. Sasha Bikoff's Pastiche Rug channels Dolce & Gabbana's bold 90s aesthetic and free-spirited 70s vibes into contemporary flo...
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2010s Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Oversized Modern Handmade Wool Rug Khotan Style In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug exhibits a warm blue field that is elegantly complemented by accents of goldenrod, gray, and beige. The design features an intricate all-over ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x 12 Contemporary Designed Khotan Style Wool Rug Handmade In Light Mist Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Khotan-style hand-knotted wool rug features a soft Mist Gray background, beautifully accented by delicate touches of gold, pink, beige, and blue. Its intricate all-over interloc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Khotan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized 12x25 Modern Turkish Oushak Rug in Red Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Norwalk, CT
Strikingly oversized 12x25 modern Turkish Oushak rug, hand-knotted in lustrous wool with a vivid red field and intricate geometric-floral motifs. Featuring a soft abrash and a light ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x 12 Navy Blue Antique Art Deco Chinese Wool Rug With Classic Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted from high-quality wool and features a deep navy blue background with a tan floral design, elegantly framed by a matching tan border....
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection American Hooked Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Hooked rug made in a Boston house. Dating back to 1920. Depicting a lady spinning and weaving like the good ole days. Details rug no. r5863 size 2' 4" x 3' 3" (71 x 99 cm)
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20th Century Country Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Identical Pair of Mid-Century Dutch Shag Rugs by Desso, 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare pair of identical shag rugs designed by Desso in the Netherlands during the 1970s. Each rug showcases a lush, high-pile surface in layered green tones and soft beige edges — c...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Acrylic

Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Scatter Size Rug Details rug no. 31679 size 2' 6" x 3' 6" (76 x 107 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Country Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4448
Located in Tokyo, JP
This beautifully handcrafted cushion cover is made from a vintage Anatolian kilim—once part of a traditional yastik, or small decorative rug used in Turkish homes. Woven in the mid-2...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mamluk Wagireh Rug with Jerrehian Border Design Egypt Revival Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the possession of Endre Unger, which was sold at Sotheby’s in 1992. That rug with the central star was designed in the early 16th-century rug ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

8x10 ft Hand-knotted Moroccan style Rug Made of Un-Dyed Beige and Black Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. All Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 ft Moroccan Design Berber Rug. 100% Wool. Handmade Beni Ourain Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Handwoven Flatweave Rollakan Rug, Signed GS Mid-20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Scandinavian Handwoven flatweave (Röllakan) Rug, signed GS, Sweden, mid-20th century. Handwoven flatweave (Röllakan). Woven initials “GS” in lower corner A finely executed Scandi...
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1950s Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Black and Cream Postmodern Round Customizable Rug Medium
Located in Charlotte, NC
Tuxedo’s black-and-cream pairing is inspired by Carine Roitfeld's Paris apartment. A softer, stylish take on classic black-and-white, the Tuxedo rug balances jet Black with natural C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Cowhide

Zabihi Collection Antique Oushak Late 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century square Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. 10832 size 9' x 10' 3" (274 x 312 cm)
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Late 19th Century Turkish Outsider Art Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Angora

9 2"x11 2" Midnight Blue Antique Chinese Nichols Art Deco Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Chinese Nichols Art Deco, Full Pile, Good Condition and Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
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2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets

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Textile

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4353
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Heriz Persian Wool Rug In Blue with Geometric Medallions Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This early 20th century Heriz rug features bold geometric medallions and intricate tribal motifs in rich tones of blue, red, and ivory. Crafted from durable wool, its symmetrical lay...
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3 x5 Gray Birds Paradise Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Modern Abstract Art Rug with Colorful Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 modern rug, originating from India, as inspired by modern art with a take on floral patterns, is an exciting addition to the Rug & Kilim collection. ...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Jean Cocteau French Art Deco Square Rug in Cream and Gray - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1950-1960, this 13x13 vintage French Art Deco square rug is an extremely collectible mid-century square rug from Jean Cocteau’s designs—th...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3 2"x5 Gold Brown Transitional Sarouk Silk With Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gold Brown, Transitional Sarouk, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-...
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2010s Indian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Art Deco Chinese rug in tans and navy Details rug no. 10814 size 8' 5" x 10' 2" (257 x 310 cm)
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Persian Sarouk Small Square Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Sarouk Mini square Rug Details rug no. j4179 size 2' 2" x 2' 7" (66 x 79 cm) .
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Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8x10 Ft Modern Moroccan style Handmade Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Old Kilim Cushion Cover, Anatolian Yastik Turkish Modern Pillow 4361
Located in Tokyo, JP
We made a cushion cover using the undamaged parts of the precious and high-quality old & antique kilims that cannot be repaired. Like a painting, a part of the scenery is cut out fro...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9x12 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8 x11 3" Crimson Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique Persian Heriz with Slight Wear, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...
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1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz soft Green Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Persian Tabriz rug in soft green and brown hues. Details rug no. j2302 size 6' 8" x 9' (203 x 274 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79287 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. A Woven Legacy of Prestige and Purpose: 1880s Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug. Woven in the twilight of...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2 7"x9 8" Super Kazak Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Super Kazak with Tribal Medallions Design Light Brown Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
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2010s Afghan Kazak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2 1"x9 1" Ruby Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruby Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion Design, Distressed and Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragm...
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1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Sky Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-4'x6' (120x180cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

4 2"x9 5" Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blue Afghan Angora Oushak with All Over Leaf Design, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition. This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
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2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Natural Fiber

Signed Paule Leleu Vintage Art Deco Circle Rug, Green with Florals - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This breathtaking circular rug is a rare signed masterpiece hand-knotted in plush wool pile by Paule Leleu circa 1942–1946. It is an exceptional centerpiece for Rug Kilim's Vintage Art Deco Collection, demonstrating Leleu's genius for blending classical symmetry with brilliant, celebratory color. On the Design: This rug is a magnificent, woven poem, its circular form suggesting a cosmic mandala or a captured, radiant sun. The design embodies the Art Deco movement's dedication to symmetry and geometric precision, translated here into a celebratory, lyrical form. The entire composition radiates outward from an intense central core of crimson and emerald, forming a spectacular, geometric starburst that pulses with life and energy. The visual precision of the inner ring, composed of hundreds of minute, perfectly executed stepped and pointed motifs, ensures that light is drawn directly to this radiant center. This vibrant core is softened by a broad, placid band of cream, which serves as the backdrop for a lyrical outer garland. This band features a meticulously woven scrolling ribbon and stylized floral motifs in a complementary rhythm of red and green, establishing a joyful, flowing energy around the perimeter. The final touch is the deep green edge, perfectly containing the design's exuberance. The palette—a joyous pairing of vivid red and crisp green against the light ground—is wonderfully unexpected for the 1940s, yet fully embodies the enduring optimism and structured luxury of the Art Deco aesthetic. Hand-knotted in plush wool, the surface not only delights the eye but provides a sensation of luxurious comfort underfoot, fully befitting a commissioned piece from the celebrated Maison Leleu. Authenticated as an original creation with “Leleu” signature, the rug bears the clear signature of Paule Leleu in the weave, a final affirmation of this exceptional design. Condition: This mid-century Leleu Art Deco rug...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Red And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Red And Terracotta Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm) These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Important French moderne Signed Carpet by Sonia Delaunay 20th century – No. 1579
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1579 – Signed 20th-Century Carpet, Sonia Delaunay – 145 x 220 cm Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Dimensions: 220 x 145 cm This magnificent carpet, havi...
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20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

8.3x12.5 Ft Dark Green Color Handmade Large Area Rug, Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

1920s Antique Art Deco Chinese Red Wool Rug With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Chinese Art Deco rug is hand-knotted wool. It features a red background adorned with a multicolored floral design, elegantly. This rug measures 8'10" x 11'3".  
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Khamseh Rug 5.5 x 8.5 , 1880s - 2B78
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exceptional vintage Persian Khamseh rug from the 1880s is a testament to the masterful artistry of tribal weaving. Its captivating design features a series of large, interconnec...
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1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

7x10 ft Contemporary Hand-knotted Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
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2010s Turkish Tulu Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

28x49 in Yellow Color Turkish Patchwork Rug. Handmade Colorful Circle Door Mat
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This listing is for a one of a kind Patchwork rug in your choice of design and color combination, handmade in our atelier located in an ancient rug making village of Central Anatolia...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

5x12 Ft Vintage Wool Runner. Kitchen Rug. Entryway Rug. Corridor Rug. Stair Rug
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
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1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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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