Manhattan - Rugs and Carpets

An antique Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 8' 10" x 11' 5"

Antique Tabriz Hunting Rug features a vivid hunting scene with riders, animals, and botanical motifs.

Pillow made from vintage Turkish Kilim. Measures: 17'' x 20''

Early 20th Century Donegal Arts Crafts Carpet Designed by Gavin Morton 10' x 20' - 305 x 610 cm

A vintage Tibetan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 1" x 5' 8" Chinese Rugs Carpet: The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets...

One-of-a-kind vintage Turkish Oushak rug in neutral tones from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 6'1'' x 7'2''.

An antique Turkish Oushak rug. An ivory elliptical medallion with a sawtooth edge displays floral pendants virtually en-suite with the tulip motives of the corners, all on the soft r...

A vintage Chinese Art Deco room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 2" x 11' 9" Chinese Rugs Carpet: The craft of the hand-knotted carpet in China, and the surrounding areas including Mongolia and Tibet, extends into the early centuries of the first millennium, C.E., but we really have a firm grasp only beginning in the later 16th century with large, very coarsely woven carpets, often depicting dragons, created for the Imperial Forbidden City palaces. Chinese carpets have always been commercial and there are no tribal groups responsible for any of the carpet weaving strains. When the Ming Dynasty fell in 1644, with no Imperial patrons, production moved to the city of Ningxia in north central China where several workshops turned out more finely woven pieces for the Mandarins of the administrative Ch’ing bureaucracy and well-to-do merchants. Ningxia was the major Chinese carpet center up through most of the 19th century, with first allover and then medallion designs on cotton foundations in medium weaves. Palettes were initially limited to yellows, dark blue and cream, but later widened to include reds, browns and even green. These antiques were the first Chinese carpets to be exported to the West and they fitted in well with the craze for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in the second half of the 19th century. Ningxia also wove shaped and rectangular small rugs for saddle underlays, chair (“throne”) seats and shaped backs, pillar carpets with dragons or monks for Buddhist monasteries, and long divided runners for monastery meditation halls. These small rugs are among the most collectible of all Chinese weavings. Weavers from Ningxia set up workshops in the capital Peking (Beijing) in the 1860’s and began weaving Western room sizes for export, primarily to America. In blue – and – white and polychrome palettes, with round wreath medallions, precious objects, seasonal flowers, paeonies, lotuses, fretwork, clouds, butterflies and bats, all relatively spaciously drawn. The round “Shou” (Good Luck) character is also a prominent decorative motif. There are also a few Peking landscape pictorials with pagodas, houses, bridges, waterscapes and boats. Peking carpets were woven right up until WWII and production began again after the Cultural Revolution around 1970. They are moderately well-woven, on cotton foundations, exactingly executed and indisputably Chinese. Many are in the blue-and-white style. Nothing else looks like a Peking carpet and for a Chinese “look” in a room, they are absolutely indispensable. Sizes range from scatters and a few runners, through the popular 9’12’ size, to large carpets over 20’ which must have been special orders. The earliest Peking Revival carpets are pliable and fairly thin, but they became heavier and more compact in the 20th century, in competition with Art Deco carpets from Tientsin. The modern, post- 1970, pieces are in the traditional Peking style, but are a little too regular and neat. Exactitude has been favored over character, as hard to explain that as it is. There are a number of all-silk and silk-and –metal thread pieces, many with inscriptions purporting to link them with rooms in the Imperial palaces, bringing very substantial auction prices, but none are really antique. The genre emerged after WWI and the present demand comes from mainland Chinese. The silk piles often stand in pattern relief against flat woven gold metal thread grounds. The inscriptions are apocryphal, the rugs are flashily opulent, perfect for nouveaux riches. The Art Deco period between the two World Wars saw a distinctive carpet industry developing in Tientsin (Tianjin) in northeastern China. These are highly prized for their transitional design character, neither overtly Chinese, nor abstractly modern/contemporary. Woven exclusively for export, usually by and for American firms, such as Nichols and Elbrook, they are totally in the “Jazz Age Modern” style of the 1920’s, often without borders, with abstract or abstracted patterns, and only with, at best, a few Chinese-y pattern elements. Vases asymmetrically placed in the corners are features of some of the more Chinese-y carpets. Open fields with floral sprays and branches growing in from the edges are anther design innovation. Often, Chinese motives have been re-imagined in more sharp-edged, abstract manners. Some have no references whatsoever to natural elements. The patterns are sharp and the rugs are never subdued, soft or restrained. The rugs are heavily constructed, with crisp, unfading dyes and medium to medium coarse weaves on cotton foundations. All are extremely well-executed, with none of the vagaries, variations or twists found on even high-quality Persian rugs. The majority are in the 9’ by 12’ format and a surprising number can be found in top condition. There also was a substantial production in Peking from, especially from the Fette factory. Elliptical and round carpets, and lighter, often pastel colors, were a specialty. Nothing looks like an Art Deco Chinese and they work well with traditional Chinese furniture and the most modern decor as well. These is no substitute for a good Chinese Art Deco carpet. Chinese carpets also include small scatters from Tibet, with high quality wool, floating dragons and allover textile patterns. The colors of vintage and modern pieces are bright, but there are antique small rugs...

A vintage Turkish Oushak carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 7' 3" x 8' 8"

A vintage Turkish Kilim rug, circa 1960, size 3'8"H x 3'0"W. This delightful rug features a 'Baba Noel' design in the central field, with a stylized 'Santa Claus' figure dominating t...

A late 20th Century One of a Kind Turkish Oushak Rug with the finest angora hand-woven wool in ivory, apricot, and brown Measures: 11'10'' x 15'3'' Oushak rugs are prized for their...

A French religious tapestry from Paris, circa 17th century, size 11' H x 11' W. This magnificent handwoven wool and silk wall hanging envisions the marriage of the New Testament figures, Mary and Joseph, with the High Priest flanked by Mary and Joseph at center and a dove above them, and with the central figures attended by a noblewoman and a group of men, and with a mother and child seated in the right foreground. The central scene is enclosed within a border that is characterized by upper and lower central cartouches, supported by putti. It contains a star above, and the armorial of Pierre Guischard below. Six additional cartouches containing the symbols of the Evangelists run through the rest of the border, interspersed with fruiting and flowering elements, decorative swags, and birds. Pierre Guischard (1614-1701) was doctor of Theology of the Holy Faculty of Paris and Great Master of the College of Navarre in Paris, Advisor, Chaplain and King Louis 14th...

Highly collectible full pile Persian Serab runner with a camel ground and geometric motif. The colors, quality, geometry, and characteristics make this a true one of a kind unique ge...

Real luxe real modern. Visually low-key handmade rug in a mixed material of Tibetan wool and silk, beautifully sculpted pile that brings midcentury vibes while letting the little sil...

Dramatic early 20th century Antique Persian Senneh Rug Details rug no. j3278 size 3' 7" x 4' 9" (132 x 203 cm) Antique Senneh rugs are one of the most distinctive of all Persian r...

An early 20th-century orange field antique Oushak Measures: 10'4” x 13'2”.

American Hooked Rug, Size: 5' 3" x 5' 6"

A vintage Persian Shiraz carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.

A vintage Caucasian Karabagh from the mid-20th century.

This 9' x 12' Persian carpet, titled "Labyrinth," offers a bold interpretation of art deco design through a maze-like pattern. Crafted in taupe, cream, and brown, the rug presents a ...

Breathtaking Trendy Modern Contemporary Swedish Style School of Fish Design Kilim Rug, Country of Origin: Central Asia, Circa Date: Modern

This mid-20th century Chinese Art Deco rug, measuring 4' 0" x 6' 8", presents an enchanting pictorial composition inspired by traditional Chinese landscape art. The soft gray field i...

6'3 x 12'3. This wonderful piece has a lovely ivory field filled with a floral design. The rug has a low all-over pile that just adds to the patina and gives it this amazing look tha...

Antique Chinese Peking rug, size: 9'0"x 11'6".

16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Biblical Scene Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 3.43 m)

This Persian Tabriz carpet was woven by the order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza circa 1870, as stated by the signature in the carpet's border. It consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The level of detail is extraordinary, highlighted further by the carpet's rich gold, navy and red tones, and balanced by its soft pinks, greens and light blues. It features a Garden of Eden design...

A very narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'3” x 7'2''

The medium blue field supports an allover, one way, repeating idiosyncratic design related to the Gol Hennai, with straight stems sprouting small ecru flowers, petal palmettes, barbe...

Narrow vintage floral Turkish Anatolian runner. 1'10'' x 9'8''

Antique Art Deco Chinese rug, measures: 3'2" x 5'0".

Astonishing Steeped in Tradition Antique Early Transylvanian Rug, Country of origin: Romania, Circa date: Antique Heritage & Provenance: Originating from renowned Transylvanian rug ...

RIPPLE PATRICIA URQUIOLA Knot handknotted Atelier nepal Materials 100% himalayan wool Quality A+ (152.000 knots/sqm) 100 Colour dune shadow

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )

Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure included Measures: 17'' x 17''.

A central nested rectangle with inner triangle decorations, focuses the abrashed powder field, with four large corner flowering vases on stepped plinths. Rosettes and chocolate boteh...

One of a kind vintage Turkish rug with intense bright colors. Part of our one of a kind attitude collection.

1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' x 9'6'' - 245 x 290 )

A rare large size decorative Persian Mahal rug with an abrashed camel-green open field design. Measures: 10'8'' x 14'10''.

An exquisite early 20thcentury Persian Tabriz rug, light blue field and medallion with shades of apricot, ivory, and medium blue, circa 1900, measures: 9'2" x 13'7".

21st century square one of a kind Afghan contemporary rug with a colorful abstract design. Measures:8.2" x 8.5".

Mid 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug Measures: 2'10'' x 5'3''.

a Whimsical antique Khotan small rug 2'1'' x 4'

A 3rd quarter of the Century Turkish Tulu shag rug with bright funky colors. 3'7'' x 4'7''

Vintage Swedish Kilim rug "Hardanger" by Ingegerd Silow from the 1970s. As typical for Ingegerd SIlow rugs this rug consists of a geometric designs in dominated by yellow, brown, ora...

Handmade in Abdol Mohmmad Amoghli's workshop in Iran around 1950. Amoghli was renowned for the high quality of his rugs. His workshop in Mashhad employed master weavers who used the finest materials, such as wool and silk. these rugs were meticulously hand-knotted, ensuring durability and intricate detail. These rugs reflect a period in Iranian history when Western art movements, such as Art Deco, began influencing local artisans. The rugs are seen as functional pieces and works of art representing a cultural exchange between the East and West. Rugs from this period and workshop are rare, as they were often custom-made and produced in limited quantities. This scarcity adds to their allure and value in the collector’s market. These factors contribute to the special status of Amoghli’s 1950s Art Deco rugs...

Vintage Mohair rug with a striped design in brown, black, gray.

Elevate your space with this handcrafted Persian flat weave rug, woven from premium hand-spun wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments. Its harmonious neutral-toned stripes, acc...

an early 20th-century room square size Turkish Oushak Rug Details rug no. r4904 size 2'7" x 2'11''

A large, modern kilim woven with upcycled cotton rag, featuring a design inspired by antique Anatolian kilims.

One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.

An important French Mid-Century Modern thick pile carpet in wool known as "1930" in a Cubist Design by Sonia Delaunay. Documentation: Monogrammed SD at corner of carpet. There is a c...

A Vintage Persian Flatweave Kilim Reversible Accent Carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 10' 0"

An early 20th-century oversize Persian Bidjar rug with an all-over design on a striated gray field, earth tone accents Measures: 11' x 18'3''.  

mid 20th century Tribal Turkish Kars Room rug Details rug no. j3772 size 7' 5" x 11' 7" (226 x 353 cm) Kars is a village located in Northeast of Turkey. The weavers in this area te...

Mid 20th Century American Hooked Rug, Size: 3'x 5' 7"

Japanese 3' 2"x 5' 10"

This Lilian rug (3.9 x 4.7) is a charming example of Persian village weaving, featuring bold patterns and intricate craftsmanship. Known for their robust construction and artistic fl...

A Scandinavian Modern all wool rug made with "rollakan" flat weave technique. A variety of colored threads are closely combined to create a fine heather ...

Mid-19th Turkish Anatolian Runner Carpet 4' 3" x 14' 6"

This antique vintage Moroccan rug is unique and rare in its design composition. It is a collectible piece because it is a very rare example of color inversion. The top portion has a ...