This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Velvet

Fine Antique Square Size Large Scale All-Over Pattern Heriz Serapi Rug

$10,884

W 79.93 in L 83.08 in

Fine Antique Square Size Large Scale All-Over Pattern Heriz Serapi Rug

Located in Milan, IT

A very finely woven Heriz of the Serapi kind, distinguished by an infinite repeat network of large scale, stylised leaves and palmettes on a terracotta red background. A very rare fe...

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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

Space Age Brown Plastic Dining Room Set Markus Farner Walter Grunder 1970s

$7,905 / set

$22,000

W 92.13 in L 141.34 in

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the midnight blue field rug designed in the early 20th century that originates from the Bidjar region in northw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

1970's Indian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

$1,399

W 30 in L 141 in

1970's Indian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78147 Vintage Indian Mahal Rug Runner, 02'06 x 11'09. Arts and Crafts style meets cozy cohesiveness in this hand knotted wool vintage Indian Mahal rug runner. The nature-inspired des...

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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique hand knotted Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique hand knotted Persian rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are all kinds of antique hand knotted Persian rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Victorian and Industrial antique hand knotted Persian rugs are consistently popular styles. Antique hand knotted Persian rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs, Rug & Kilim and Haji Khalili are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs?

Prices for antique hand knotted Persian rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hand knotted Persian rugs begin at $11 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,999.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

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