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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Persian Floral Tabriz Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring a stunning medallion floral design, this rug captivates wi...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft x 16 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Pistachio Green Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft x 16 ft 10 in (3.65 m x 5.13 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Custom sheepskin by Carine Boxy -- "Smile" rug
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Smile rug by Belgian artist and designer Carine Boxy is a tactile collage of natural animal skins—primarily sheep—carefully selected and sewn together to form a soft, sculptural ...
Category
2010s Belgian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Sheepskin, Feathers
Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vibrance rugs epitomize classic with a twist: traditional patterns overdyed in brilliant color. Each hand-knotted rug is washed in a 100%-natural botanical dye that reveals hidden nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 8' 10" x 11' 3", showcases a beautifully refined design with a rich terracotta field. Scattered across the open expanse are trad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Great Looking Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 9'.4 x 13'.9
The city of Tabriz is situated 600 km west of Teheran and one of the largest cities in Iran and also the capital in the province of Azerbajdzjan. The populati...
Category
1950s Persian Tabriz Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim Black and Off-White Stripe - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian kilim is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This mid-century Persian Jajim kilim is a gorgeous work of bo...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Purple Multicolor Floral Design Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 6
2" x 9
4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This modern Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft col...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Yellow, Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Yellow, Cream, Green And Burgundy Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$909 Sale Price
30% Off
Handmade Modern Sultanabad Brown/Pink Wool Rug with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
The fine craftsmanship of this hand-knotted wool rug showcases a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Sultanabad design. Its stunning light brown hue exudes beauty and sophis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9
x12
Brown Sparrows on the Tree Peshawar All Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Honey Brown, Sparrows on the Tree, Peshawar, 100% Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Primary color:...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,558 Sale Price
25% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Size: 11'4" × 15'3" (345 × 464 cm)
This remarkable antique Axminster rug from early 19th-century England embodies the refined elegance and dec...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10 x 11 Contemporary Indian Peshawar Handmade Floral Wool Rug In Tan
Located in Norwalk, CT
Contemporary Indian hand-knotted wool rug from Peshawar, featuring a warm tan field adorned with an orange-rust frame and intricate brown floral accents throughout.
This rug measure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz Square rug, measuring 4' 8" x 5' 11", presents a refined and intricate display of classical Persian artistry. The field is filled with a delica...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Butterscotch Brown and Sky Blue Moroccan Wool Rug in Square Shape
Located in New York, NY
Greens, browns and blues in a 100% wool make this piece a one of a kind Moroccan rug.
Category
1920s Moroccan Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9 x 12 Modern Savannah Style Handmade Wool Rug With Geometric Pattern In Orange
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug features a contemporary design with a meticulously crafted field in goldenrod, rust, gray, and blue tones, adorned with intricate geometric patterns.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco weaving, this rug features a deep navy blue field framed by a wide violet border, creating a dramatic contrast that enhances...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug With Medallion in Rusty-Orange, Blue and Cream
s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi Rug With Medallion in Rusty-Orange, Blue and Cream's. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / E-0804, country of origin / type: Iran /Serapi, circa 1910. Antique Heriz, Anti...
Category
19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$22,880 Sale Price
28% Off
1920
s Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Röllakan, Art Deco Bauhaus
Located in Dallas, TX
78477 Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Woven in the golden hush between seasons, this antique Finnish flatweave rug ...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Colonial Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$10,499 Sale Price
37% Off
Room Size Antique Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug Handmade In Burgundy Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
An Antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted from wool with a burgundy background. It features a multicolor floral design with a navy blue border.
This rug measures 9' x 11'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930s Vintage Navajo Area Rug from Hubbell Trading Post, Ganado, Arizona
By Navajo
Located in Denver, CO
This large vintage Navajo area rug, handwoven in the 1930s by a skilled Diné (Navajo) weaver, originates from the historic Hubbell Trading Post in...
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Large Quiet Collection Erosion Moon Rectangle Rug in Soft Yarn Polyamide
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large quiet Collection Erosion moon rectangle rug in soft yarn polyamide
"The people working for Moooi are the largest asset of the company - Casper Vissers."Moooi WorksMoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
1960s Blue Multicolor Vintage Turkish Rug 4
8" x 7
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing a one-of-a-kind vintage Turkish hand-knotted wool rug, carefully crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. This exquisite ...
Category
1960s Turkish Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,612 Sale Price
20% Off
Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink, brown and yellow flat-weave wool carpet designed and produced by Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Organic Modern Brutalist Moroccan High-Low Rug, Tranquil Japandi Meets Brutalism
Located in Dallas, TX
81089 Organic Modern Moroccan High-Low Rug, 11'10 x 14'11. Crafted with meticulous care by seasoned artisans, this large hand knotted wool Moroccan high-low rug serves as a harmonious fusion of contrasting design philosophies, effortlessly amalgamating the stark, angular lines reminiscent of Brutalist design with the minimalist simplicity of Japandi style. The robust character of Brutalism seamlessly intertwines with the serene simplicity of Japanese minimalism in this mesmerizing Moroccan rug.
Drawing inspiration from the graceful lines of Japanese minimalism and the precise geometry of Brutalist architecture, this Moroccan area rug weaves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,339 Sale Price
25% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet. This western Anatolian workshop carpet is patterned in a derivative Persian style, with an old ivory field decorated with ragged Harshang ...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis La(c)k Rug by Christophe Delcourt
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$11,400 / item
cc-tapis Feathers Freeform by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
$8,855 / item
Modern Tibetan Contemporary Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful contemporary Tibetan Scatter rug has a beige field with dark brown floral accents.
This rug measures 4' x 6'.
Category
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tibetan Dragon and Pheonix Handmade Khaden Wool Rug with Cloud Border
Located in New York, NY
This antique Khaden smaller runner rug is remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressive design. Two phoenix and two dragons balance one another out on either side. In Tibe...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Anatolian Radiance: A Vintage Turkish Kilim of Geometric Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79329 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 07'11 x 09'07. Bathed in the luminous spirit of Anatolia, this handwoven wool vintage Turkish kilim rug embodies a vision of artistry and heritage re...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,412 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Natural Texture Hand Woven Brown Jute
Cotton Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful natural hand-woven 70% jute and 30% cotton rug with the brown braided field. This Modern rug is perfect for farmhouse, coastal, rustic, bohemian, or contemporary styles of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute, Cotton
Zabihi Collection American Navajo Square Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative American Navajo Square rug / Blanket
Measures: 4'5" x 4'11".
Category
20th Century American Native American Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Moroccan Rug – Minimalist Geometric Modernist Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Moroccan Rug – Minimalist Geometric Modernist Design
Size: 4'10" x 5'8" (147 x 172 cm)
This exquisite vintage Moroccan rug from the 1950s offers a stunning example of minimal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9
x11
10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted 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...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,657 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Late 18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a late 18th century Flemish Vedure Tapestry
Measures: 7'4'' wide x 9' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, m...
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Plasterworks A Rug by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2
x 6.4
1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
Category
1960s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$622 Sale Price
60% Off
Stunning Walter Nichols Chinese Art Deco Purple Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal room size full pile condition Chinese Art Deco Rug from the 1930s.
Measures: 9' x 11'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
nice small vintage Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage small Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
Small wears
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of...
Category
1980s Afghan Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug 3.10
x 5.8
1880s - 2B44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the timeless beauty of Native American artistry with this rare, handmade antique Navajo rug from the 1880s. Crafted from rich wool and measuring approximately 3 feet 10 in...
Category
1880s Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
CLEARANCE, 4x8 Antique Bijar Traditional Persian Rug "Iron Quality" circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
This antique Bijjar rug, woven circa 1880, features a richly detailed allover Herati pattern rendered in deep navy, indigo, and red tones. Known for their exceptional durability, Iro...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug 5
6
x 7
5
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'5''.
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,160 Sale Price
59% Off
Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Midcentury Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
20656 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug, 06'00 x 11'09. Originating from the Beni Ourain tribe, an integral part of the broader Berber ethnic group in Morocco, these Moroccan rugs are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,999 Sale Price
49% Off
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug with Horizontal Gray Stripes and a Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern design vintage Turkish Kilim rug in cream with horizontal gray stripes, rug en-165668, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kil...
Category
1950s Turkish Kilim Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Vintage Artistic Keith Haring Design Wool Rug 4’8" x 6’7"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Artistic Keith Haring Design Wool Rug 4’8" x 6’7"
Category
Mid-20th Century European Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 9' 0" x 11' 9", features a refined and elegant floral design characteristic of the period’s aesthetic. The soft beige field is d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9
x12
Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% 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 design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,889 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Emad Rug in Wool and Silk -Size: 13
1 X 9
6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz EMAD Rug in Wool and Silk 13'1 X 9'6
Key Details:
Pile: Wool and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz EMAD
Design: EMAD
Approximate Age: 45 YEARS
Quality (KPI...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
1850s Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12x15 Orange, Blue,
Ivory Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
We present a beautiful Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 12x15 Orange, Blue, & Ivory Handmade Area Rug #9902456. Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are classics in...
Category
1850s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Moooi Large Quiet Collection Patina Cinnamon Soft Yarn Polyamide Rectangle Rug
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moooi large Quiet Collection patina cinnamon rectangle rug in soft yarn polyamide
"The people working for Moooi are the largest asset of the company - Casper Vissers." Moooi Works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Yarn
Savonnerie Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Savonnerie rug
Measurement: 15'11"x19'
Category
2010s Chinese Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,000
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Silk Rug Rare Medallion 117cm × 148cm 4×5 c.1920
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Persian Silk Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1920, is a museum-quality masterpiece featuring an exquisite geometric medallion design. Woven in 100% natural silk on a silk f...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Tiled Rug Pandan
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,995
Sad Pigeon Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a large lonely white pigeon getting cuddled by a boy and a girl on a blue field
This was originally belonging to a private...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chatham, Transitional Flat-Weave Handwoven Area Rug, Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Ivory. Made In: India. 80% Wool, 20% Cotton. Durable and low-maintenance, flatweave rugs are especially popular for high-traffic rooms and in households with children and pets...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Solid Hand Made Beige Area Rug 2
0" x 3
0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Rug
Kilim’s Erzurum Style Rug with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 5x6 rug from the custom-classics Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by rare antique Erzurum Kilim and tapestry designs ...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Decorative Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900 - Size: 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 7 in (3.61 m x 5.66 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Larestan Rug in Beige/Brown, with Floral Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x17 antique Larestan rug, originating from India, circa 1920-1930, is likely to be inspired by works of the same Persian region and its workshops.
On t...
Category
1920s Indian Vintage 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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