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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
4.5x6.8 Ft Antique Karachopt Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This magnificent Antique Karachoph Kazak Rug is a prime example of the bold, graphic, and highly sought-after textiles produced in the South Caucasus region during the late 19th cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1890s Green
Red Medallion Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9
4" x 12
4" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet on Green Background with medallion.
( 9'4" x 12'4" - 285 x 375 )
This magnificent example of 19th-century Persian weaving exemplifies the...
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.7x7 Ft Antique Karachopt Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This classic Antique Karachoph Kazak Rug is a robust and geometrically powerful tribal textile from the South Caucasus, dating to the late 19th century. Measuring 110 x 216 cm (appro...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Wool Rug Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted antique Serapi rug features a bold central medallion and angular floral motifs in saturated tones of red, navy, ivory, and green. Its geometric layout and spacious ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century.
This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79412 Rare Antique Turkish Serapi Rug, 12'00 x 14'08. Woven in Eastern Anatolia during the final decades of the Ottoman Empire, this exceptional hand-knotted Turkish Serapi rug stand...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Green Background Khorassan Carpet with Dancing Animals
Located in Milan, IT
A fine and rare antique Khorassan pictorial carpet depicting a panoply of animals arranged in horizontal rows on a pistachio green background, appearing as caught in a ritual dance. ...
Category
1880s Afghan Khorassan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
French carpet Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - N 1592
Located in Paris, FR
Carpet From The Aubusson Manufacture, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period - 315x286 - No. 1592
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perf...
Category
1870s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Verdure Tapestry with Architectural Ruins and Woodland Landscape
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful antique French verdure tapestry presents an idyllic woodland scene filled with lush foliage, architectural ruins, and mountainous depth. A central tree with sweeping b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique french handwoven Aubusson tapestry for Valance
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this 19th century Aubusson tapestry in shape of a Valance.
Woven extremely finely with precision in wool at a renowned workshops in Aubusson, usin...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.7x8.2 Ft Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, in Well Preserved Original Condition
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This powerful Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug is a robust and geometrically dominant tribal textile from the South Caucasus, dating to circa 1880. Measuring 143 x 247 cm (approx. 4'8" x ...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
20% Off
Artisan Made Moroccan Berber Carpet, 7
11" x 9
8"
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vibrant red moroccan handmade wool carpet. Berber people, known for their nomadic lifestyle, pass down the art of weaving through generations, with each tribe having it's distinct...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pillow Cover Made from an Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper Closure.
Dry Clean is recommended.
Item above is made from an antique rug therefore not in brand new condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1890s Green Antique Indian Agra Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and graceful Agra from the late 19th century, this handwoven wool rug showcases the refined artistry of Topkapi-inspired design. The celadon field is adorned with a repeating ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of a woman showing a bird in the nature in the woods. With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Kashmir Long Shawl from India Early 19th Century, 1830s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very good example to Indian shawls in rather good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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)
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Outsider Art Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Angora
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Rug Pillowcase Made from Mid-19th C. Turkmen Ersari Rug Fragment
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pillowcase is made from an antique Turkmen, Ersari tribe main rug fragment dating back to 1860s.
It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert mater...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug 12
7 x 16
2
Located in New York, NY
12'7 x 16'2. Situated on the banks of the river Creuse in France Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is claimed that they were weaving in Aubusson...
Category
19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Kashan Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the timeless beauty of an oversized, hand-knotted wool antique Kashan rug. Its intricate design features stunning rust and tan accents that elegantly contrast with a rich bl...
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique extremity fine french handwoven silk Aubusson tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this late 19th century French Aubusson tapestry featuring a captivating design inspired by the 16th-century museum tapestry.
This tapestry is a fin...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Floral Designed Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Blue From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Explore the sophistication of this antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a deep blue field complemented by an exquisite all-over pattern enhanced by accents of red and bei...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Brown Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet, 4
4 x 5
9
Located in New York, NY
4'4 x 5'9. The central medallion has wonderful floral details and is then enclosed in a larger medallion. The color combination of soft ivory and browns and slightly deeper shades gi...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Chefchaouen Embroidery from Morocco, Late 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is rather good condition apart from a few minor stains.
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Rug Antique Bergama Rug Antique Kazak Rug Collectors 1890
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Bergama rug Kazak Collectors rug
4'10" x 5'10' (5 x 6)
147cm x178cm
CIRCA 1890
"This is a spectacular, very old antique...
Category
1890s Turkish Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Antique Bidjar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th-late 18th century antique Persian Bidjar carpet. The culmination of a centuries-old weaving tradition, the finest Bidjar antique rugs...
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
4.5x7 Ft Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug, Ca 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This exceptionally bold Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug is a classic and highly collectible textile from the South Caucasus, dating to circa 1880. Measuring 136 x 209 cm (approx. 4'6" x 6...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug
Located in Milan, IT
By having its size previously adjusted, this antique Kazak rug displays an unusual two-medallion design. Here two emerald green polygonal devices dominate the terracotta background, ...
Category
1870s Caucasian Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Swans Ducks 18th Century Aubusson French Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 9 feet 4 inches, width 7 feet 11 inches.
Swans and ducks swimming in a lake...
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolute stunning one of a kind old Oushak with bright and cheerful colors. Coral red field, teal border with gold, ivory and terracotta color shades. A very fun rug to decorate a...
Category
19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Antique Large 17th century Aubusson Tapestry historical battle scene
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and rare 17th century French Aubusson tapestry with a nice design in style of Louis XVI, featuring a historical battle probably from Alexander or a Roman battle, conqu...
Category
17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal late 19th century antique Oushak rug in pinks, corals, blues, greens and gold.
Measures: 12' x 15'8''
Antique oriental carpets...
Category
19th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler Wool Rug 135×198cm Blue Geometric Rug 5×7 c.1880
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Mahal Sultanabad Ziegler rug, circa 1880, features an elegant geometric allover design rendered in soft artistic tones of light blue, rust, ivory, pink, and gold. A...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Konya Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Handwoven Turkish Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Old Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account of his trave...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$6,450 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Antique Serapi Handmade Wool Rug In Terracotta Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Stunning one-of-a-kind antique Serapi rug, hand-knotted from wool, featuring a beige and brown field. This Serapi rug is framed with terracotta color and embellished with multi-color...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Uzbek Ikat Chapan
Located in Istanbul, TR
A very strong graphic example to the period.
Sleeve to sleeve: 64.5''.
Neck to hem: 50.7''.
Chapan has no lining.
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Tribal Antique Rugs and Carpets
Antique Greek Embroişdery from Naxos, Early 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
The size denotes that the piece was embroidered as a pillow top.
Category
Early 19th Century Greek Suzani Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful large antique fine french savonnerie rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover an exquisite antique French Savonnerie rug like no other! This masterpiece captures the elegance of the Napoleon III style, boasting a stunning floral design that evokes tim...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Jute, Cotton
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique French Aubusson Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Authentic stand-alone pillow made from a 19th century French Aubusson rug
Measures: 18" x 18",
Category
Early 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
1890s Unique Energetic Blue Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 15
x 24
6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, size: 15'0" x 24'6".
Monumental 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet (15' x 24'6")
This magnificent 19th Century Persian Sultanabad carpet (circa 1...
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug.
Measures: 11'3'' x 15'
The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced.
Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan.
Older Heriz...
Category
19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$70,000
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Worn Chinese Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a worn 19th-century Chinese rug. Zipper closure and insert included.
Measures: 19” x 22''.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Category
17th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$89,995 Sale Price
50% Off
Zabihi Collection Silk Khotan 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful antique handwoven silk Khotan rug from Xinjiang, Western China, measuring approximately 1'9" × 1'10". Woven with a silky, lustrous pile on a cotton foundation, th...
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Agra Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Aubusson Carpet
Category
1820s French Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
The Gilded Pastel Reverie: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79232 Late 19th Century Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'08 x 14'07. Gracefully woven at the twilight of the Ottoman Empire, this hand-knotted wool Oushak rug radiates an aura o...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$21,280 Sale Price
20% Off
The Royale Fleur Suite: Late-19th Century Spanish Savonnerie of Noble Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
72167 Rare Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug, 12'06 x 13'00. Woven in the twilight of the 19th century for the salons and royal apartments of Europe’s elite, this hand-knotted wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIV Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$11,088 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
Category
19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,995 Sale Price
50% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice Distressed Large Antique Aubusson Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful palace size antique french Aubusson flat rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool.
✨✨✨
"Experience the epitome of luxury a...
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Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 300x417cm Exceptional Fine Floral 10x14 c.1890
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional antique Persian Lavar rug, circa 1890, displays a remarkably fine weave and a richly detailed allover floral composition. Its elegant palette of ivory, pink, purple,...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74255 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hunting Scene Oushak Rug, 14'06 x 17'00. An Ode to the Chase: Where Kings Ride and Elephants Walk Among Shadows. Woven beneath the golden haze...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Caucasian Shirvan Perepedil Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Shirvan rug with a Perepedil design and natural colors with green, blue and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design. This rug is a unique interpretation of the tr...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
$16,000 Sale Price
38% Off
Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16
04 x 22
05
Located in Dallas, TX
74044 Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of 19th-century Persian artistry. Its breathtakingly abrashed red field serves as the perfect backdrop for a concentric octofoil medallion, exuding an air of regal sophistication. The central medallion is anchored by graceful palmette pendants at each end, evoking a sense of symmetry and refinement that is characteristic of classic Serapi designs. As the medallion blooms outward, the richly detailed pattern draws the viewer's eye to the interplay of vibrant colors and meticulous details that unfold throughout the field.
Surrounding the medallion is an enchanting array of geometric floral motifs, delicately arranged in a rhythmic pattern. Each element—serrated leaves, stylized florals, rectilinear vinery, buds, and rosettes—adds to the complexity of the design, while the use of bold and contrasting hues creates a visually captivating tapestry. The corner spandrels, reflecting the motifs within the main field, are outlined with elegant cloudband accents, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the composition. The interplay of colors, from the deep indigo blues to the rich reds and beige highlights, showcases the weaver’s mastery of natural dyes and nuanced color gradations.
Framing this harmonious design is a classic samovar turtle scroll border, a hallmark of fine Serapi rugs. This traditional border, with its stylized florals and curling vinery, is flanked by a double inner and outer carnation meander guard band that unifies the composition. The elegant framing not only defines the central field but also draws the colors and motifs from within, creating a seamless transition that enhances the overall sense of balance and harmony. The meticulous detailing and proportionate layout reflect the influence of both tribal and courtly weaving traditions, making this oversized antique Serapi rug a rare blend of sophistication and rustic charm.
Steeped in history, this exquisite Serapi rug is more than just a decorative piece—it is a testament to the rich weaving heritage of Northwest Persia. Such oversized Serapi rugs were woven for grand interiors, gracing the floors of opulent residences and state buildings with their majestic presence. The rug’s exceptional artistry and luxurious appeal make it a true collector’s item, capturing the essence of Persian elegance and timeless beauty. Whether displayed as the focal point of a grand living space or as a statement piece in a hospitality setting, this masterpiece exudes an undeniable sense of history and artistic mastery.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, ruby red, crimson, in +blue, navy blue, cerulean, royal blue, beige, sand, tan, ecru, taupe, dark rose, and sky blue with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran (Persia).
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 16 x 22 Rug...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$280,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Flemish Verdure Pictorial Tapestry in Blue and Cream Tones - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Flemish Verdure tapestry from the late 17th Century is a rare and special new curation from Rug & Kilim—featuring a particularly popular aesthetic with l...
Category
1690s Belgian Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$100,000 Sale Price
64% Off
Antique Oversize Persian Red Farahan Sarouk Rug, circa 1880-1900
Located in New York, NY
Pristine oversize Museum quality antique Farahan Sarouk dating from the 1880s-1900s measuring 16.10 x 26 ft.
Persian Farahan Sarouk rugs were woven in the village of Sarouk but thes...
Category
1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century Antique Greek Islands Composite Panel, Wabi-Sabi Meets Boho
Located in Dallas, TX
78433 Antique Greek Islands Composite Panel, 03'08 x 03'11.
Relaxed familiarity meets rugged beauty in this antique Greek Islands composite panel. It was made by using recycled embroidered fragments from the Greek Islands (Ottoman Empire). The methodical design and vibrant earthy colorway woven into this piece work together to bring forth an effortlessly inviting and well-traveled ambiance. Reflecting elements of Wabi-Sabi and well-balanced asymmetry, this perfectly imperfect antique Greek Islands textile...
Category
Mid-19th Century Greek Greek Revival Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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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Tantuvi’s New Rugs Were Inspired by the Travertine Quarries of India and the Spanish Steps of Rome
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
We’re Going Gaga for the New Sasha Bikoff Rugs
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Paradise Is Found Underfoot in These Majestic Persian Textiles
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
12 Mesmerizing Moroccan-Style Interiors
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.