18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 6' 1” x 9' 1”.
Category
Chinese Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Belgian 17th Century Woven Tapestry of a Kneeling Man
Located in Queens, NY
Belgian (17th/18th Century) vertical woven tapestry of kneeling man in cape with figures and border.
Antique condition, wear and fading
Category
Belgian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Tapestry
Antique French Panel Tapestry 3
11
x 7
8
Located in New York, NY
This is a vertical fragment of a “Berain” Grotesque tapestry with performers in front of an architectural backdrop of columns, architraves, cloth drapes, floral swags and potted plan...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Kula Prayer Rug, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kula Prayer Rug, c. 1800
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 5'7" L x 4'3" W
Origin: Anatolia
Period: 1800
Rug ID: 19187
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,500
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven Recreation of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 9' 10" x 14' 1".
Category
Chinese Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tapestry Panel (one of pair) 1’2" x 10’9”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry Panel (one of pair) 1’2" x 10’9”.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Wool Carpet, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large modernist abstract wool rug attributed to Kybal. Made in Czechoslovakia in 1950s.
Original condition with some spots.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Vintage Balouch Rug 3
2
x 4
2
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Balouch Rug 3'2'' x 4'2''.
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,080 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Antique Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 4
3
x 6
9
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 4'3'' x 6'9''
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug. 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent rare and collectible antique 18th century Chinese Ningxia rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Chinese rugs, date: circa late 18th century. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m)
Antique Chinese Ningxia carpets have a transcendent quality that has made them highly sought-after since the 17th century. If one were to judge from this excellent 18th-century Ningxia rug, it is easy to see how this came to be so. The level of detail in this antique Chinese carpet is found in very few places around the world. The colors blend harmoniously to show off the fine craftsmanship of this carpet from China.
Ningxia is located in a harsh mountainous region are Northwestern China. It borders Mongolia and sits on the plain of the Yellow River, bounded by the Great Wall of China on its Northeastern border. The climate of this region made it perfect for growing strong, yet soft wool. Little is known about antique rugs from this region before the 17th century because of its remote location. A visit from the Kangxi Emperor in 1696 and 1697 brought these carpets to the world. He was struck by the beauty and quality of the carpets he found and decided to establish a royal carpet weaving center in the area.
After the establishment of the rug weaving centers of the Royal Court, designs in Ningxia became more formal and reflected the tastes of the Chinese Courts and noblemen. Carpets from the area became a symbol of wealth and power. At the time when this carpet was created, the royal weaving centers had been operating for about 100 years. By this time, Ningxia had become a name that was associated with high-quality antique rugs.
This early carpet uses a complex range of blues, rose, pinks, light browns, dark browns and ivory. The design uses subtle shading to give it depth and create areas of shadow and light within the individual motifs. It based on a medallion design with four rondels in the field. It is executed with precision and demonstrates focused attention to symmetry.
The center border of the carpet is surrounded by what is known to the Chinese as a cloud and thunder pattern, also known as a meander or Greek key pattern. To the Chinese, this pattern represents the cloud and thunder that brings the life-giving rain and the promise of good crops. It has been found in Chinese art as far back as 1050 BC.
The pile of the rug is soft and supple, and it has a fine weave, more like a heavy textile than a carpet. This is one of the qualities for which Ningxia carpets were known. The level of detail and intricacy of the design is one of the fascinating aspects of the rug. For instance, if you look between the regularly spaced motifs in the field of the carpet, you will see that they are not solid, but contain a delicate pattern of precisely executed dots. This carpet has a high knot count, which is what makes the intricacy of this design possible.
Another remarkable quality of this antique Oriental rug is its excellent shape that it is in for its age. This suggests that this carpet was well cared for over the past several centuries.
This antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia rug is an example of fine quality craftsmanship and work that was produced by the Ningxia Court rug weavers. The design and colors come together beautifully to create a piece of classic Chinese artwork. It is a special piece that would be a beautiful addition to any Oriental collection...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Avar Rug. Size: 2
7" x 3
10"
Located in New York, NY
Small size tribal antique Caucasian Avar rug, country of origin: Caucasus, date circa 18th century. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.79 m x 1.17 m).
Category
Caucasian Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 3
8
x 5
10
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Herekeh Rug 3'8'' x 5'10''.
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Silk
$14,400 Sale Price
43% Off
Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage Turkish hand knotted wool rug with a rust-colored field and all-over geometric design. This rug measures 6'8" x 11'5".
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,212 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French tapestry seat cover. Circa 1890 one of pair
Located in New York, NY
Antique French tapestry seat cover. Circa 1890 one of pair 2'4'' x 2'8''.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$396 Sale Price
84% Off
Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ningxia Mat, c. 1700
A stylized ‘dorje’ or ‘vajra’ is drawn with tone on tone blues against a vibrant gold yellow ground filling the field of this Chinese seating square woven in th...
Category
Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,800
18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Rug. 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18th Century Antique Chinese Kansu Gallery Size Rug, Country Of Origin: China, Circa Date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 15 ft 6 in (2.01 m x 4.72 m)
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
One of a Kind Antique Traditional Handwoven Wool Runner Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A transitional rug design, handwoven using the finest of material to create a look and feel that will enhance any room. Size: 3'4" x 13'5".
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Peking Hand-Knotted White and Blu Luxury Decoration Rug
Located in Firenze, IT
These rugs are characterized by the elegance of the tones and the refinement of the design that is linked to the art of decoration of the blue white porcelain of the Ming period.
...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,651 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug. Size: 6 ft 2 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Late 17th Century Chinese Ningxia Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: China Rugs, Circa Date: Late 17th Century – Size: 6 ft 2 in x 12 ft (1.88 m x 3.66 m)
Unlike many traditional Chinese rugs...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
Category
French Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Traditional French Aubusson Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handwoven recreations of the Classic French flat-weave Aubusson rugs that have been found in the finest homes and palaces since the late 17th century. Size: 11' 9'' x 18' 1'.
Category
Chinese Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Beige Brown and Blue Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand woven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage mid-century wool kilim rug enjoys a meticulous play of embroidery and flat weaving, uncommon and distinguishing of a ...
Category
Indian Kilim Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
18th Century Antique Deccan Indian Rug. 11 ft x 15 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique shabby chic Indian rug, country of origin: India, date circa 18th century. Size: 11 ft x 15 ft 5 in (3.35 m x 4.7 m).
Category
Indian Agra Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine French Beauvais Tapestry 6’3” x 10’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine French Beauvais Tapestry 6’3” x 10’6”.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Kilim Rug 3
10
x 5
6
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim rug 3'10'' x 5'6''. Looks SW Persian, with a rust-red field displaying color diagonals of disjpoint diamonds in ecru, teal, dark blue and straw. Comb edges at border co...
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,000 Sale Price
61% Off
West Anatolian Kilim, c. 1700
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique West Anatolian Kilim Rug, c. 1700
Early Anatolian kilims have a unique and compelling graphic quality. This kilim from the Afyon region of Turkey draws large honeycomb-shape...
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
French Aubusson Design Tapestry Rug 2
8
x 2
8
Located in New York, NY
French Aubusson Design Tapestry  2'8''x2'8''
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,840 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Haji Jalili Tabriz rug is undeniably a work of art in Persian rug making. The intricate designs and lavish color palettes speak volumes about the unparalleled quality and scrupul...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Aubusson Design Tapestry 2
7
x 2
9
Located in New York, NY
French Aubusson Design Tapestry  2'7''x 2'9''.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Resplendent Oushak: A Tapestry of Turkish Heritage and Vibrant Hues
Located in New York, NY
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Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tapestry 8
5
x 10
6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry measures 8'5'' x 10'6''.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$26,000
Antique French 18th Century Tapestry 6’7” x 9’3”
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18th Century Tapestry 6’7” x 9’3”.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Heriz Rug 8
2
x 11
7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz Rug 8'2'' x 11'7''. A semi-curvilinear Heriz style, developed first in the later 1940's, this prime example shows a shaped red field with a...
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,160 Sale Price
47% Off
Vintage Kilim Rug 4
9
x 7
9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim Rug 4'9'' x 7'9''. A technique rather than a type of rug. Technique is: slit tapestry, warp shared wefting, single or double weft inter...
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,080 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Distressed Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Ornate oversized medallion with bursting floral contour in scalloped and trefoil orientation wrapped by intricate Rococo stylized outlines atop a predominantly open field. Colors ...
Category
Persian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman Turkish textile artistry. Woven entirely in silk with an extraordinary level of detail, the rug features a dramatic red mihrab flanked by delicate architectural columns, beneath a suspended lamp motif—a symbolic element in Islamic prayer rugs...
Category
Turkish Islamic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Silk
Antique Turkish Bergama Rug 4
0" x 10’4”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Bergama Rug 4'0" x 10’4”. The carpets, scatters, runners, long rugs and bags of the towns, villages and tribes of Anatolia, including: Oushak, Ghiordes, Kula, Ladik, ...
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Tapestry 8
5" x 10’6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry 8'5" x 10’6".
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Antique 16th Century French Tapestry 7’7" x 11’1"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique 16th Century French Tapestry 7’7" x 11’1".
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$60,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 5
4
x 7
8
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 5'4'' x 7'8''. No borders restrict the pattern of large stepped and nested diamonds in navy, tangerine, rust-red and green. No ecru or ivory anywhere. Wide...
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Rug 7
10
x 9
0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Turkish Oushak Wool Rug 7'10'' x 9'0". Town in Western Anatolia, weaving mostly room sizes, in coarse to moderate weave, high pile. Antiques are all wool, changing to co...
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
60
s DANIA TAEPPER UNUSED Modern Mid Century Danish Rya Rug Wool Brown Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a crazy collection that was kept in storage for decades!
All new UNUSED vintage 60's/70's Rugs!
DANIA TAEPPER Browns Beige Circles Rya Rug
Creator: Dania Taepper
100% Authent...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry 7’11” x 10’4”
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Tapestry 7’11” x 10’4”.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bokara Rug 4
0" x 5
10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bokara Rug  Measures: 4' x 5.10''.
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,080 Sale Price
32% Off
Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6
5
x 9
10
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 6'5'' x 9'10''. Isfahan, in central Persia, was once the capital, and the art and craft was revived after a long hiatus in the Interwar period.. Cre...
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$6,000 Sale Price
63% Off
Antique Qashqai Tribal with Central Medallion Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Qashqai rugs are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and unifying spirit of a proud tribal confederation. These pastoral nomads, who trace their lineage to the Turkmen and ...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique French Aubusson Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug
France, circa 1795
Directoire Period
Pair
Measures: 7’8” x 2’4” (234 x 71 cm) each
Available to sell as a pair...
Category
French Aubusson Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$44,000 / set
Vintage Bakhtiari Rug 4
8
x 6
8
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bakhtiari rug 4'8'' x 6'8''. This a classic, cotton foundation, Chahar Mahal/"Bakhtiari" scatter with an allover large one-way scale patt...
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,400 Sale Price
63% Off
Antique French tapestry seat cover. Circa 1890 one of pair
Located in New York, NY
Antique French tapestry seat cover. Circa 1890 one of pair 1'10'' x 2'0".
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$396 Sale Price
49% Off
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug 3
5
x 6
6
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim rug 3'5'' x 6'6''.
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,080 Sale Price
39% Off
Vintage European Rug in Beige-Brown with Floral Geometric Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a vintage 5x5 European rug believed to originate from Ireland circa 1940-1950.
On the Design:
In this piece, beige-brown underscores an all over pattern with ...
Category
Northern Irish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric Patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x4 Afghan Kilim and tribal scatter rug is from a new acquisition in Rug & Kilim’s mid-century rugs.
...
Category
Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Kilim with Polychromatic Geometric patterns, from Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 2x4 Afghan kilim and scatter rug is a new acquisition from Rug & Kilim’s mid-century rugs.
On the Des...
Category
Afghan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Vintage Persian Qum Rug 2
0" x 2
11
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Persian Qum Rug 2'0" x 2'11''.
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$780 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug 3
8
x 5
2
Located in New York, NY
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug 3'8'' x 5'2''. The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven textures, and st...
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Sumak Rug 7
3
x 11
10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sumak Rug 7'3'' x 11'10''.
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Hamadan Runner 3
7
x 12
9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hamadan Runner 3'7'' x 12'9''.
Category
Persian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,800 Sale Price
53% Off
Vintage Patch Work Rug 8
6
x 11
7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Patch Work Rug 8'6'' x 11'7''.
Category
Turkish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,960 Sale Price
56% Off
Vintage Balouch Rug 3
2
x 4
9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Balouch rug 3'2'' x 4'9''.
Category
Pakistani Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,320 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Tapestry 18th Century 6
1
x 8
6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry 18th century 6'1'' x 8'6'.
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Rugs Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
$5,200 Sale Price
72% Off
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