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Rugs and Carpets For Sale
Modern Organic Wool Black Rug Rectangular Beige Abstract Patterns
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Organic Wool Black Rug Rectangular Beige Abstract Patterns
Solaris Rug is a modern black rug that captures the sun’s radiant energy through bold, abstract patterns. A play of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie rug
Size: 10'4" × 12'6" (314 × 381 cm)
The vintage Indian rug bears a classic design. Its main field features rows of diamond elements enclosed with a thick, G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
9'x11'10" THE SKY AND OCEAN, Modern Gradation Design, 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
THE SKY AND OCEAN, Modern Gradation Design, Thick and Plush, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Pri...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8'x9'10" Wolf Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6'x6' Uranian Blue Wool Peshawar Birds of Paradise Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Tan, White, Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Tan, Cream, Red, Green And Blue Colorful Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Dune Rug, Made in Italy
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Dune Rug Measures: CM300X200
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Fabric
21th Century Minimal Sand Wool Rug Rectangular Modern Organic Black Lines
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Minimal Sand Wool Rug Rectangular Modern Organic Black Lines
Hydrus Rug is a modern organic rug inspired by the daring movement of water. Its flowing patterns and subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 9x12 Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Blue, White And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-9'x12'
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the special manufac...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Custom Rug with Chevron Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 13x17 custom rug design is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian “Nu” rug collection—a contemporary reimagining of Swedish minimalism ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zen Muschio Round Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
The Zen moss-green rug embodies the tranquility of a Japanese garden through its two-level weaving technique. Perfect for living spaces, bedrooms, and contract areas, it is the brain...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Vanità Flower Polychrome Poly-Blend Rug by Ken Scott
Located in Milan, IT
Textural and chromatic dynamism maximize the decorative impact of this superb flower-shaped artisan rug. Part of an original Collection where art, fashion, and design seamlessly inte...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 4x6 Sky Blue And Red Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue and Red Zig Zag Striped Indian
Dhurrie Rug-4'x6' (120x180cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to th...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Marilyn Limited Edition Rug Design by Studio Amebe
Located in Milan, IT
A captivating tribute to Marilyn Monroe's famous scene from The Seven Year Itch where her dress rises up with the wind from the subway grate below, this stunning limited edition rug ...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
Antique Signed French Jean-Baptiste Deshays Pictorial Tapestry - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with handwoven wool, this 12x18 antique French Beauvais tapestry represents an iconic museum-quality addition to Rug & Kilim's Tapestry Collection—an extremely collectible and r...
Category
1720s French Aubusson Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Konya Fine Modern Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Central Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Konya region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
As early as the 13th century Marco Polo noted, in his account...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 8' 5" x 10' 0"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
Nice vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry cushion face
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Pretty small French tapestry from the late-20th century, featuring a beautiful design and nice colours, woven in jacquard loom by wool acrylic a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « Hunting with hounds »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "Hunting with Hounds," depicts a scene of a hunting with houn...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9'x12' Moroccan Design Handmade Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 3x5 Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Sky Blue And White Striped Indian Dhurrie Rug-3'x5' (90x150cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to the speci...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
9'x12' Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Eclypse Wool & Viscose Rug by Sitap Carpet Couture Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Eclypse carpet best expresses SpaceTime topic, proposed at Salone del Mobile 2022. Infinity moves its shape obtained thanks to Hancarving and Weaving techniques on two levels preciou...
Category
2010s Italian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Pictorial Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern East Turkestan Khotan pictorial room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 12' 4" x 14' 1"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Bidjar Style Wool Rug Blue Handmade with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful hand-knotted wool rug displays a captivating Bidjar style with a tranquil blue background. Decorated with a gorgeous geometric floral design and enriched with various ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Islamic Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Red And Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Cream, Red And Terracotta Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn. Due to...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1980s Gorgeous Geometric Italian Woolen Rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor
By Missoni
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous rug by Missoni for T&J Vestor. Pure wool Made in Italy. In excellent condition like new. This rug is a true example of amazing Italian and has Missoni label. It has b...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century scatter size persian Heriz rug featuring an all-over small paisley pattern
Details
rug no. j3487
size 2' 11" x 5' 4" (89 x 163 cm)
With distinctive large scal...
Category
20th Century Tudor Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x14 Ft Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
8 x 10 Goldenrod Antique Chinese Art Deco Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Chinese Art Deco rug, hand-knotted from wool, featuring a goldenrod background and a multicolor floral design with a green border.
This rug measures 8' x 9'8''.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry “greenery and birds”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of the nature in the woods, with birds, trees and a river. we can see further away, village houses. With nice natural...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Hunting Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02. In the delicate weave of this hand-knotted vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the age-old art of storytelling unfurls—a vivi...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'4" #9023
Located in Houston, TX
Oriental Handmade Rug 2'1" x 3'4" #9023 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a 19th Century Hand Loomed French Aubusson Tapestry
Details
rug no. j4421
size 4' x 5' 6" (122 x 168 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Vienna Secession Antique Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Black and White Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
“Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary hom...
Category
2010s Afghan Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft New Modern Moroccan Berber Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. Custom Options Available. 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Modern design Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted (Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain style) rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Turkish Oushak Rug 4'10" x 7'1" #16459
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug 4'10" x 7'1" #16459 Explore a curated collection of hallway runners, wool rugs, and handmade masterpieces at , where elegance meets functionality. Elevate your spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
17th Century Classic Style Rug in Gold, Purple and Blue Medallion Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in fine quality wool & silk, a gorgeous 9x12 rug inspired by 17th century Indian designs.
On the Design: A favorite from our Modern Classics collection, the design depic...
Category
2010s Indian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Manisa Fine Handwoven Modern Kilim West Anatolian Rug Turkish Wool Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Western Anatolian Modern 'New' Fine Kilim from the Manisa region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
This kilim is woven according to traditional kilim technique...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
28 x 14 ft Palace Size Rug in Style of Persian Tabriz by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
28 x 14 ft Palace Size Rug in Style of Persian Tabriz by Djoharian Collection
A huge sized floral rug with design in style of Persian Tabriz Carpets.
This beautiful rug was hand kno...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
30x48 in Vintage Handmade Milas (Melas) Accent Rug Made of 100% Wool
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-...
Category
1960s Turkish Country Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3' x 6'7'' Decorative Vintage Handmade Wool Accent Rug in Neutral Colors
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-...
Category
1950s Turkish Oushak Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.6x9.4 Ft Green Color Wool Area Rug for Modern Interiors, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category
1960s Turkish Modern Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Brown Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage brown Turkish Kars rug
Measures: 16'' x 24''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Bohemian Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.10' 1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Semi Old Vintage Handwoven Wool Mut Kilim Central Anatolian Rug Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a South Anatolian Vintage / Semi-old Handwoven Kilim from the town of Mut in Mersin Province, located in the Mediterranean region of Anatolia, Turkey. These kilims are renown...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian Dhurrie Striped Blue Beige Rug.
Size: 7'9" × 10'8" (236 × 325 cm)
The vintage Dhurrie before your eyes is simple and classic. Its main filed carries an allover pattern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Pink, with Colorful Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 4x6 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Green Wool Rug Features a Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional hand-knotted organic Moroccan wool rug commands attention with its vibrant green background, beautifully complemented by beige accents and striking geometric designs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Organic Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9x12 Ft Contemporary Moroccan style Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain style rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Art Deco Nichols Chinese Rug
By Nichols
Located in Fulton, CA
Absolutely stunning Chinese Art Deco carpet from the 1920's. Hand-knotted wool with bold, contrasting colors. Birds, lanterns and flora design. Attributed to Nichols. Excellent condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Cotton Area Flat Weave Rug, 8x10 Yellow, Cream Geometric Indian Dhurrie
Located in Jaipur, IN
Cotton Vegetable Dyed Yellow, Cream, Green And Burgundy Geometric Indian Dhurrie Rug-8'x10' (240x300cm)
These special flat-weave dhurries are hand-woven with 15 ply 100% cotton yarn...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
9x12 Ft NEW Modern Moroccan Berber style Rug. Custom Options Available. ALL WOOL
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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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