Items Similar to Vintage Checkerboard Persian Gabbeh Rug with Modern Style
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Vintage Checkerboard Persian Gabbeh Rug with Modern Style
$2,520
$3,85034% Off
£1,903.77
£2,908.5334% Off
€2,183.21
€3,335.4634% Off
CA$3,516.18
CA$5,371.9434% Off
A$3,826.68
A$5,846.3234% Off
CHF 2,028.52
CHF 3,099.1334% Off
MX$46,037.92
MX$70,335.7134% Off
NOK 25,728.16
NOK 39,306.9134% Off
SEK 23,539.47
SEK 35,963.0734% Off
DKK 16,310.22
DKK 24,918.3934% Off
About the Item
61071 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard Design, 03'10 x 07'03. A rare fusion of tradition and modernist vision, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a masterwork that speaks to exclusivity and prestige. Its bold checkered composition, rendered in neutral earth tones of gray and black coffee, offers a striking interplay of geometric form and understated elegance. Woven with the precision of Persian craftsmanship, yet infused with the spirit of Midcentury Modern and Cubist aesthetics, this piece transcends function to become a symbol of refined taste and cultural sophistication. Owning such a rug is not simply an acquisition, but an elevation of one’s collection into the realm of connoisseurship.
The exclusive design unfolds in a meticulously balanced checkerboard, a motif long admired for its order, rhythm, and harmony. Here, it is reimagined with thin beige perpendicular lines intersecting the bold squares, creating a layered narrative of structure and freedom. This visual language recalls the radical creativity of Cubism while remaining anchored in the time-honored weaving traditions of Persia. It is a rare example of how a tribal vocabulary can converse fluently with the language of modern design—making this precious Gabbeh rug an exclusive heirloom for those attuned to both heritage and innovation.
The exceptional framing elements carry profound symbolic weight, elevating the rug beyond its visual brilliance. Small-scaled alternating beige and black blocks evoke the barley motif, a signature Persian emblem of abundance, fertility, and prosperity—transforming the rug into a talisman of good fortune. A lively red guard band encloses the composition, offering definition and energy, while also embodying passion, vitality, and protection. Each border and line is more than decorative—it is an encoded manuscript of cultural meaning, a narrative that only the discerning eye can fully appreciate.
To invite this extraordinary masterpiece into a home or collection is to embrace both rarity and responsibility. It is to preserve the woven legacy of Persian artisans while celebrating design movements that defined the twentieth century. For the elite collector, this exquisite work of art is not simply a decorative accent, but a declaration of status—an object of scarcity, symbolic richness, and enduring beauty. In its geometric sophistication and profound cultural resonance, this Gabbeh rug offers not just luxury, but the rare opportunity to live within a story of artistry, history, and meaning.
Rendered in variegated shades of espresso, dark brown, black coffee, greige, taupe, cedar, slate gray, beige, smoke, umber, ash, and rhino with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'10 x 07'03.
Date: 1960s. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Length: 87 in (220.98 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970-1979
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61071 Vintage Checkerboard Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03 10 x 07 031stDibs: LU942930013272
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1995
1stDibs seller since 2012
2,015 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 4 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Dallas, TX
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllVintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78891 Vintage Persian Checkerboard Rug, 04'07 x 09'02. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug is a striking embodiment of both traditiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,310 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78861 Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug, 05'04 x 09'01. This striking hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug captures the essence of traditional craftsmanship with its bold c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,415 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78879 Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug, 05'01 x 07'01. This charming hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug captivates with its vibrant checkerboard pattern, each square dot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,679 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78858 Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug, 04'01 x 06'01. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug captivates with its playful yet sophisticated checkerboard design. Each sq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,310 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78881 Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug, 06'02 x 08'09. Steeped in cultural prestige and symbolic resonance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug is a true testament t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,414 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78874 Vintage Persian Lori Checkerboard Rug, 04'00 x 05'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lori rug exudes a captivating blend of traditional artistry and tribal enchantment,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,469 Sale Price
25% Off
You May Also Like
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard 3
7" x 4
8"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard Pattern and Earthy Modernist Aesthetic, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkerboard 3
7" x 4
8"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Vibrant Checkerboard Pattern and Earthy Modernist Aesthetic, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Checkerboard Deco Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Turkish deco runner with an all-over checkerboard design. Plum , green, brown, pink and ivory acccents are dominants
3' x 6'9''
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug with Abstract Checkerboard Design
Located in New York, NY
A visually captivating example of Moroccan artistry, this vintage rug features an abstract checkerboard design composed of irregular blocks in teal, crimson, black, and ivory. The pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Angora Tulu Rug with Brown, Cream and Beige Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4' x 7'7.
Vintage Turkish Angora Tulu Rug with Brown, Cream and Beige Geometric Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug en-112194, country of origin / type: Turkey / Tulu, circa 1...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool, Angora
Moroccan Berber Rug with Checkerboard Pattern
DK-119-10
Located in New York, NY
A lovely old Moroccan Berber rug, attributed to the Ait Sgougou or Beni Mguild in the west-central part of the Middle Atlas Mountains displaying a deceptively simple checkerboard des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Italian Provincial
1970 Scandinavian Leather Chair
Antique Black Console Table
Antique Chalice
Antique Chalices
Antique Refectory Table
Asymmetric Table
Beer Glass
Black And Gold Ceramics
Black And Gold China Set
Black Painted Side Table
Blue Majolica Plates
Cab Chair
Chrome And Wood Lounge Chair
Dedar Boucle
Double Pedestal Dining Table
English Oak Dining Table
Framing Antique Textiles