$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
Wool
Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely finely knotted Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, distinguished by a rather unique aqua green background. The directional design is known as 'millefleurs' and consists o...
Wool
Fine Blue Ground Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted Lavar Kirman workshop rug, characterised by a directional design known as 'millefleurs' on a dark indigo blue background. The name of this pattern derives from ...
Wool
Fine Laver Kirman rug
Located in London, GB
An elegant refined weaving of the 1900's, this lovely example has a highly artistic drawing with an incomparable range of varied colour compositions.
Wool
Antique Kirman Laver Rug
Located in RÉDING, FR
Beautiful Kerman Raver rug, Tree of Life late 19th. Circa 1880 Velvet in lambswool called "kork" (the best) on cotton foundations. Blue field, decorated with a tree of life in symme...
Wool
Laver Kirman carpet
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Laver Kirman carpet with unusual black field.
Wool
Kirman - Laver 'Persia' End of 19th Century, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Kirman - Wash (Persia) Late 19th century 1890 Density: about 8,000 to 9,000 knots per dm 2 high quality of wool called Kork, chains, frames and fringe cotton Description: Green f...
19th Century Kirman Laver Persian Carpet, Command of Shah
By Milani
Located in Paris, FR
From special command of Shah to Master Carpet maker Milani. Kork wool The carpet was knotted (tied) at the request of the master Milani's famous and famous workshop to Kirman to ce...
Wool, Kork
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This circa 1890 Laver Kerman (INV 7385) Antique Oriental Rug measures 12’3” X 16’0” (374 x 486 cm). It has an ivory field completely covered in green foliage with touches of red and ...
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
Wool
Persian Laver Kerman Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Ke...
Wool
Amazing Colorful Antique Laver Kerman
Located in Evanston, IL
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Ke...
Wool
Exquisite Antique Persian Royal Laver Kerman, Signed
Located in Evanston, IL
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Ke...
Wool
Fine Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Carpet, 8'5" x 11'7"
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine traditional, circa 1920 Persian Laver Kerman. Wool pile with vegetable dye. Laver Kerman made in south east Persia, the rugs from this area are all made finely and very decorati...
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman, Signed c-1920 10'7" x 13'8"
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Striking Antique Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 6'10" x 10'2"
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Beautiful Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, Extremally Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
Wool
Antique Persian Sampler Laver Kerman Rug, 25" x 36"
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, Three of Life, Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Antique Kermanshah Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
Wool
Persian Kirman Laver Rug
Located in Florence, IT
Antique Persian extra fine Kirman Laver characterized by a very delicate and elegant palette of colors and a very unusual almost squared size.
Floral Antique Kirman Laver, 19th Century, Made to European Market
Located in MADRID, ES
Persian rug elaborated with designs of flowers by all the central field, interpreting to the Persian style to the French carpets that were made in 19th century. Railway station i...
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century Hand-knotted Malayer Sarouk rug from Persia, Early 20th Century. Palette of salmon/coral with indigo spandrels and border, ivory and l...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Blue Floral Wool Rug with Intricate Garden & Bird Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this exceptional vintage hand-knotted wool area rug, featuring a luminous ice-blue and lapis ground adorned with an intricate, dense botanical composition....
Wool
$13,999Sale Price|22% Off
W 108 in L 138 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Wool
$10,200
W 120 in L 163 in
Modern Bidjar-Style Wool Rug Hand-Knotted In Blue with Persian-Inspired Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary Bidjar-style rug features a dense wool weave and striking central medallion with mirrored floral motifs in rich tones of teal, gold, red, and indigo. A bold reinter...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a stunning camel field. The central medallion is a stepped diamond form. Surrounding this center are delicate botanical ...
Wool
$5,659Sale Price|30% Off
W 106.3 in L 146.86 in
Large Antique Rug Floral Handwoven Oriental Olive Green Wool Area Carpet
Located in Wembley, GB
This striking area rug is a vintage handwoven wool area rug. The design features a green background colour with accents of red, pink, brown and beige that make up the intricate, Anti...
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1920s Persian Heriz rug with a geometric pattern typical of Azerbaijan. The central field consists of a vibrant terracotta ground featuring a large-scale medallion. This c...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding 1930s Persian Sarouk rug with a crimson field. The central medallion is a floral cluster with a cream core, surrounded by an all-over pattern of flowering sprays, bota...
Wool
Modern Turkish Oushak Handmade Floral Motif Green Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Oushak hand-knotted wool rug with a green field. This Oushak rug has a brown frame and yellow and gray accents all over a gorgeous geometric floral motif. This ru...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with an all-over pattern of interlocking cartouches. The field is a magenta ground filled with scrolling vines and floral sprays...
Wool
Antique Persian Green And Terracotta Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1880-1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Pablo Picasso Antique Persian Serapi - Truest Mystical Art - Museum Piece - Terracotta, Sage Green, Ice Blue, Madder-Root, Eggshell About: UNMATCHED. 1 OF 1. Never again will we lay...
Wool
$40,000
W 144 in L 190 in
Vintage Sultanabad Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Soft Abrash & Floral Palmettes
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exquisite display of artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage Sultanabad rug reimagines classic design through an elegant, luxury lens. Hand-knotted from fine, hand-spun wool, it fea...
Wool
$35,000
W 140 in L 189 in
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional Antique Oushak rug is a masterpiece of late 19th Turkish craftsmanship. Featuring a sophisticated and rare muted teal field, the rug is adorned with an intricate, al...
Wool
1890s Seafoam Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 11'4" x 13' Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 11'4" x 13' (136 x 156 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, rewoven. Repaired. A late 19th-century Turkish Oushak carpet wov...
Wool
Wonderful Fine Large Antique Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine early 20th century large valuable rug with nice indo Persian design with a central medallion and beautiful floral design also with beautiful natural colors wi...
Wool
$14,550 / set
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
By Gaetano Borsani, Gino Maggioni
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Coupl...
Walnut, Burl
Untitled
By Piero Dorazio
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous aquatint in reds and oranges by Piero Dorazio (Italian 1927-2005). This aquatint is on heavy "Umbria" Fabriano paper. It is signed and dated 1964 in the lower margin in penc...
Aquatint
$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
Marble
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
19th Century Beige and Pink Floral Design English Axminster Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beige and Pink Floral Design English Axminster Rug Made in England, circa 1800 Set on a soft cream ground, the design centers on a richly detailed polychrome floral bouquet. It is e...
Wool
19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse work table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a 1 inch thick plank top and a small storage drawer in the frieze...
Fruitwood
Louis XV Style Bureau Plate, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat, having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mounts, three frieze drawers to one side, dummy drawers to the reverse, raise ...
Ormolu
19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot from Provence
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Provence, this antique French planter dates from the late 19th Century. Handmade in France, this urn features a nicely weathered appearance. Certainly would make a lovely...
Ceramic, Stoneware
12th Century Corinthian Limestone Capital
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique capital carved in a 12th century limestone. It is decorated with acanthus leaves, as required by the Corinthian architectural traditions.
Limestone
Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
An alluring and visually rewarding example of Tiffany Studios New York's great "Greek Key" table lamp. Mottled glass in hues of warm amber and bright sunshine yellow soften the wonde...
Bronze
$20,000
H 6.88 in W 18 in D 19 in
Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, "Desnudo Acostada"
By Francisco Zúñiga
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Francisco Zuniga bronze sculpture, Nude Lying Down. Edition: 3. #377 in the Zuniga catalog raisonne. Titled: "Desnudo Acostado". Measures: 6 7/8" H x 18" L x 19" W not including the...
Bronze
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
Armchair French Giltwood Rococo Style, France
Located in New York, NY
Armchair French giltwood Rococo style France. An armchair made during the 19th century in France. Frame of giltwood with beautiful carvings. Contemporary upholstery in dark brown cot...
Giltwood
Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Baroque oak, Sweden. A single armchair made in Sweden during the early part of the Baroque period. Frame made of oak with an upholstered back splat and seat in dark ...
Oak
$15,500
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
Francisco Zuniga Bronze Sculpture, 1964, Reclining Mother with Shawl
By Francisco Zúñiga
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Zuniga bronze, edition: 3. #472 catalog raisonne: "Madre Reclinada con Rebozo". Measures: 5 3/4" H x 12" L x 8" W not including the wood plinth. Signed Zuniga and dated 1964. "Letter...
Bronze
Vintage Hand Knotted Tulu-Gabbeh Rug with Tribal Design of Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tribal design vintage hand knotted Tulu-Gabbeh rug with Medallions. rug EN-178171, Keivan Woven Arts / country of origin / type: Turkey / Gabbeh-Tulu, circa 1950 Measures: 4'9 x...
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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