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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection of textured flat weaves where the material is employed in such a way as to create a ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Room Size Wool Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand-knotted Persian Heriz room size wool area rug Circa Mid-20th Century Features beautiful tribal geometric pattern, with predominant colors in red, blue, blac...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Heriz Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a central floral medallion amidst a field with a mirrored floral pattern all woven in pink, cream, and light and dark indigo, a...
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6 8 X 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural heritage. Handwoven in the historic city of Isfahan, these rugs feature a blend of luxur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rugs and Carpets

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Kork, Silk

Contemporary Overdyed Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Over Size Area Rug -Tabriz Masterpiece - Blue Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience Regal Splendor: A Masterful Hand-Knotted Persian Isfahan Wool Area Rug Step into an oasis of unparalleled beauty and sophistication with this magnificent hand-knotted Pers...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Spanish Hand Knotted Traditional Beige Yellow Wool Rug by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Spain in 1920, this antique traditional wool rug from Rug & Kilim employs an ornate series of kaleidoscopic floral medallions throughout the beige and greenfield design. Hand knotted in durable wool, the border wraps continuously with floral cartouche symbols similar to that of neoclassical Aubusson...
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1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Northwest Persia, ca. 1880. Ivory field of large palmettes and foliate motifs, centered by a taupe and ivory cusped medallion framed by a wide camel rosette and curling leaf border.
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1980s Gorgeous Geometric Italian Woolen Rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor. Pure wool Made in Italy. In excellent condition like new. Signed at the bottom. This rug is a true example of amazing Italian design. Di...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique PERSIAN Heriz Rug - RR5022
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Nice Antique Persian Heriz Oriental Rug circa 1930s. The rug is in very good condition with great natural colors. Nothing is missing - this rug is complete. 100% wool pile. Many ...
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1930s Persian Arts and Crafts Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique PERSIAN Heriz Rug - RR5022
Antique PERSIAN Heriz Rug - RR5022
$2,899 Sale Price
57% Off
The Rose Corridor: An Antique Persian Lilihan Runner of Aristocratic Flourish
Located in Dallas, TX
61531 Pink Antique Persian Lilihan Rug Runner, 02'07 x 20'01. Unfurling like a ceremonial pathway through an old Persian manor, this hand-knotted antique Lilihan rug runner exudes an...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Oversized Contemporary Tan Floral Oushak Style Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Oushak-style wool rug beautifully blends modern design with the timeless charm of traditional Oushak craftsmanship. It features a striking tan background adorned wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Subtle Striped Grid Patterned Wool Rug 6 1 x9 1
Located in Torrance, CA
Featuring a subtle striped grid pattern in soft ivory and grey tones. This rug's minimalist aesthetic exudes sophistication, making it an ideal choice for contemporary, transitional,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Quashkai Rug 5 x 8 2
Located in New York, NY
Antique Quashkai rug measures 5' x 8'2''. Probably from the Rahimlu Qashghai suibtribe as indicated by the bracket and rosette main border, this SW Persian long tribal scatter shows ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Quashkai Rug 5
 x 8
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Antique Quashkai Rug 5
 x 8
2
$5,970 Sale Price
30% Off
Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Seafoam Blue and Red Wool Pile Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from India, this hand knotted pile rug hails from Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian-inspired collection, bound in high-quality New Zealand wool with natural yarn featuring f...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2 6" x 8 #16289
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Runner Rug 2'6" x 8' #16289 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Red Persian Floral Sarouk Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78914 Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, 03'05 x 04'10. Discover the enchanting beauty of this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Sarouk rug, a masterpiece that captures the essence of Persi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Jewel Toned Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century accent size jewel color Persian Bakhtiari Rug 4'9'' x 6'10''
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20th Century Persian Serapi Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Grand Sand, Wool Cut Pile Rug
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool. Further On the Design: This rug enjoys a defined movement with cris...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug in Cream White and Gold Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and a high-low texture, this 8x10 modern Moroccan style rug in cream white and gold features a geometric design with a contemporary approach unlike any ot...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug, White and Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 10x14 rug is an exciting new addition to Rug Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vintage rug...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tony Duquette - Malachite Rug Size All Silk Hand Knotted Carpet 9x12 ft RARE
Located in Long Island, NY
Tony Duquette - 'Malachite' Rug 9 x 12 feet Material: 100% Silk “Beauty not luxury, is what I value” was Tony Duquette’s refrain. Hutton Wilkinson provided Via Como with designs fr...
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Early 2000s Chinese Baroque Revival Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Untitled 03- Walnut
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Zero collection is a celebration of wool in its most pure state. Durable handwoven rugs made with our best quality European wool, with zero dye, uncolored, to reveal the natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Untitled 03- Walnut
Untitled 03- Walnut
$2,595 / item
3 3"x5 Tribal Design Extra Soft Wool Deep Saturated Red Afghan Khamyab Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Tribal and Geometric Design Extra Soft Wool Deep and Saturated Red Afghan Khamyab Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and mo...
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2010s Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Classic Style Rug with Polychromatic Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 9x13 French Deco rug is the next addition to Rug Kilim’s rare curation of classic rugs. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. Further on the design: This extrem...
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2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zig Zag 20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Persian Gabbeh rug with a wavy zig-zag design size 3' 5" x 4' 6" (104 x 137 cm).
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Chinese Style Art Deco Rug in Pink with Colorful Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 ode to Chinese Art Deco rugs is the next grand addition to Rug Kilim’s new Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. Further on the Design: This piece boasts the minim...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Modern Moroccan-Style Berber Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Moroccan- style handmade wool rug with a blue field. This Moroccan rug has accents in brown in a gorgeous all-over geometric Berber design. This rug measures: 10'x 14'5".
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Turkish Kilim Area Size Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Turkish Kilim flat-weave rug. Large-scale lime green medallion with accents in orange, pink, gray on a burnt red field with a striped motif on both ends.
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20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 x11 10" Denim Blue Modern Design Soft and Plush Wool Hand Loomed Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue, Modern Design, Tone on Tone, Soft Wool, Hand Loomed, Oriental, Rug. It has been Loomed for months and months in the centuries-old we...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Donegal Irish Rug 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely Gorgeous Antique Donegal Rug from Ireland, the design of which is attributed to the widely admired Gavin Morton, boasts and absolutely delightful composition, underscored ...
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20th Century Irish Arts and Crafts Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s French Style Art Deco rug in Polychromatic Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 ode to French Art Deco rugs is the next addition to Rug Kilim’s newly inspired Deco Collection. Hand-knotted in wool. On the Design: This piece boasts the Deco s...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Mini Khani Ersari Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century tribal ersari rug in green and brown with a mini khani pattern often found in 19th century caucasian rugs Details rug no. j3942 size 10' 3" x 12' 10" (312 x 39...
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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3 3 x 6 4 - 99 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Navajo Carpet ( 3'3'' x 6'4'' - 99 x 193 )
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1930s American Navajo Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Custom Modern Handmade Turkish Tulu Rug. Bespoke. Made to measure. 100% Wool.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A bold and contemporary handmade Tulu rug, woven in Central Anatolia from 100% hand-spun wool. This unique piece features a striking black-and-ivory grid pattern accented with fine o...
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2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

21st Century Persian Sultanabad Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Sultanabad room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 11' 11" x 14' 4"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

2 6"x6 Green, Tabriz Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Olive Green, Tabriz Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary colo...
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2010s Indian Tabriz Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Diamond Patterns on Moroccan Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
Alternating diamond patterns fill the boxes shaped throughout this gorgeous antique Moroccan village rug.
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Late 20th Century Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Jaime Hayon Troupe Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaime Hayon 'Troupe' Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. 170 x 240cm. Crazy, dreamlike and with a sense of humor, resembling a party: such is Jaime Hayon's new collecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Mid-Century Modern Geometric Beige Red and Blue Wool Custom Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Crafted with hand knotted wool, natural silk and exotic yarns, Rug Kilim’s geometric rug hails from the latest prized additions to their acclaimed Mid-Century Modern collection, a bold custom-capable line recapturing an underrepresented, iconic period with an entirely new approach to large scale, drawing, varied color and refined texture. Representing the work of collaborative modern artist El Gato Gomez, the graph achieves an unprecedented sharpness of detail in the geometry, beautifully complemented by the subtle shading variations in the red and blue colorways juxtaposed with the soothing beige-brown backdrop for a joyful portrait...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Geometric Persian Malayer in red, blue and cream Measures: 3'6'' x 6'5''.
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1930s Tribal Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 18x31 Scandinavian palace rug features beige-brown and taupe tones in geometric patterns, namely a grid of squares and stripes inspired by the Swedish mini...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Flatweave Kilim Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Turkish Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 10' 3", features a classic horizontal striped design, skillfully woven in a natural palette of earthy browns, sof...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

The Sahara Drift: A Berber Azilal Rug of Tribal Lineage and Poetic Minimalism
Located in Dallas, TX
21616 Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, 02'08 x 06'00. There’s a quiet kind of grandeur woven into this vintage Berber Azilal rug—one that doesn’t shout for attention, but earns ad...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a traditional large central floral medallion living amidst a field of more flowers and leaves, surrounded by a repeated leaf and...
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1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

6.4x9 Ft Vintage Turkish Kyseri Area Rug in Beige Brown with Floral Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish rug from 1960s featuring an intricately drawn all-over floral design in brown against a golden sand background. The rug has even low wool pile...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

7x10.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug for Rustic, Country and Farmhouse Decor
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our sun-faded rugs are all one-of-a-kind, hand-knotted, 50-70 year-old vintage pieces. They each boast their own singular handmade aesthetic drawn from the centuries-old Turkish rug-...
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1960s Turkish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 12x19 oversized rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism and vinta...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Folding Ribbon, Wool Cut Pile Rug
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Campbell-Rey with a colorful and Art Deco-influenced sensibility and the floral motifs of Gustavian Style, the neoclassicism of the North. Gustavian Style, a Swedish take on French neoclassicism dating back to the 1780s, with motifs like the wreath and the folding ribbon, is alongside ideas taken from the history of garden design, at the heart of this collection. Folding Ribbon is a modern interpretation of the ribbons and swags that appear in late 18th-Century Furniture of the Gustavian Style. In raspberry pink and amber, this 3D trompe l’oeil pattern looks strikingly modern despite its roots in a 250...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug Kilim’s Tiger Skin Rug in Beige with Blue and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger skin rug originating from Turkey, is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection. On the Desi...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet Designed by C.F.A. Voysey
Located in New York, NY
Donegal Carpet Ireland 12’0” x 16”9” - 366 x 511 Early 20th century; c. 1910 Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation Designed by Gavin Morton The Donegal factory in Killybe...
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Early 1900s Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

3.8x7 Ft Vintage Turkish Rug for Country Homes Tribal Interiors, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
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1960s Turkish Rustic Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rollakan Iris Wool Rug Petrol
Located in Stockholm, SE
A collection that celebrates traditional Scandinavian women’s craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish folk traditions in a modern contemporary interpretation. With its patterns and techni...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Artistic Red Background with Unique details Floral Design Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a Chinese art wool rug from China 1920. The size is 10'x13'8". The colors are red, green, blue, orange, tan, peach, yellow, purple, pink, and brown. There are patterns bordering the rug. The center of this border-less burgundy red interwar Tianjin carpet...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

9 1"x12 Stone Blue Modern Plain Decor Box Design Pure Wool Loomed Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Stone Blue, Modern Plain Decor Box Design, Pure Wool, Soft to the Touch, Loomed Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Contemporary ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Green Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century, one of a kind Turkish Tulu in predominantly green. 3'4'' x 4'5'' Tulus have been woven in the city of Konya, located in Turkey for centuries, whe...
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20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Angora

Antique Agra Rug in Beige and Pink with Floral Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool in India circa 1890-1900, this 10x14 antique Agra rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of this celebrated weaving...
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1890s Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Overdyed One-of-a-Kind Wool Green Area Rug 6 2" x 9 1"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Over-dyed area rugs are created by taking vintage or traditional rugs and applying a vibrant, monochromatic dye over the existing patterns. This technique results in a bold, modern a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

New Grey Diamonds Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
31293 Modern Tribal Gray Moroccan Rug, 09'05 x 12'00. This exquisite hand-knotted wool Modern Tribal Gray Moroccan rug beautifully merges contemporary design with traditional artistr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets

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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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