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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Small Melas Pink Rug, 2'10'' x 5'6''
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Small Melas Pink Rug, 2'10'' x 5'6''

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Small Melas Pink Rug, 2'10'' x 5'6''

Located in New York, NY

A scatter-size antique Turkish Melas rug, circa second quarter of the 20th century. 2'10'' x 5'6''

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Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

1890s Small Sky Blue Antique Tribal Diamond Medallion Ghashgaie Khamse Wool Rug
1890s Small Sky Blue Antique Tribal Diamond Medallion Ghashgaie Khamse Wool Rug

1890s Small Sky Blue Antique Tribal Diamond Medallion Ghashgaie Khamse Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The dense knotting and bold, serrated edges emphasize the strong, graphic nature typical of nomadic weavings, displaying a mastery of traditional geometric rugs structure. Woven in ...

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1890s West Asian Tribal Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

1880s Blue Small Antique Geometric Tribal Caucasian Kazak Moghan Carpet Wool Rug
1880s Blue Small Antique Geometric Tribal Caucasian Kazak Moghan Carpet Wool Rug

1880s Blue Small Antique Geometric Tribal Caucasian Kazak Moghan Carpet Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

The compact dimensions of this textile make it an ideal small scatter-size rug, perfectly suited for an entryway, bedside accent, or layered beneath a larger piece.

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1880s Caucasian Kazak Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Vintage Bakhtiari-Style Tribal Kilim, Small Wool Rug, Southwest Style, c. 1950
Vintage Bakhtiari-Style Tribal Kilim, Small Wool Rug, Southwest Style, c. 1950

Vintage Bakhtiari-Style Tribal Kilim, Small Wool Rug, Southwest Style, c. 1950

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The rug is suitable for floor use, and a rug pad is recommended to help it lie flat and anchor it in place on hard surfaces.

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Early 20th Century West Asian Kilim Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, Small Size, Starburst Design & Blue Field
Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, Small Size, Starburst Design & Blue Field

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, Small Size, Starburst Design & Blue Field

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Starburst Design A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Kazak oriental rug, hand-knotted with soft wool pile on a cotton foundat...

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Early 1900s Caucasian Small Antique Rug

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Wool, Cotton

1890s Beige Warm Field Diamond Antique Senneh Knotted Wool Rug Small Carpet
1890s Beige Warm Field Diamond Antique Senneh Knotted Wool Rug Small Carpet

1890s Beige Warm Field Diamond Antique Senneh Knotted Wool Rug Small Carpet

Located in New York, NY

With its refined geometry and durable, tightly packed structure, this piece functions perfectly as a small scatter size rug. Its scale and sophisticated detailing make it an ideal ac...

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1890s West Asian Other Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Decorative Portuguese Flatweave Wool Needlepoint Rug, in Small size
Antique Decorative Portuguese Flatweave Wool Needlepoint Rug, in Small size

Antique Decorative Portuguese Flatweave Wool Needlepoint Rug, in Small size

Located in New York, NY

Antique Portuguese needlepoint flat-weave rug handwoven with a symmetrical floral design, ivory center, and bold splashes of color in the border. Can be used as a wall hanging or a f...

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Early 1900s Portuguese Small Antique Rug

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Wool

1920s Small Navy Scene Pictorial Vase Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug
1920s Small Navy Scene Pictorial Vase Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug

1920s Small Navy Scene Pictorial Vase Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Interestingly, while most Peking rugs were made in larger sizes (like 9' x 12'), small pieces like this one are relatively rare.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Dagestan Prayer Rug with Small Boteh Design, Circa 1890
Antique Caucasian Dagestan Prayer Rug with Small Boteh Design, Circa 1890

Antique Caucasian Dagestan Prayer Rug with Small Boteh Design, Circa 1890

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Caucasian Dagestan village prayer rug with small boteh design on dark indigo ground Circa 1890 An interesting prayer rug with unusual design, the field of dark indigo blue i...

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19th Century Caucasian Small Antique Rug

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Striking Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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1890s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Tribal Afghan Antique Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Small Tribal Afghan Antique Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Small Tribal Afghan Antique Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th-century antique Ersari rug with cotton back and zipper closure. Measures: 14'' x 16''.

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Early 20th Century Tribal Small Antique Rug

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Elegant Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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1890s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Floral Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Early 1900s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Noble Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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1890s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Saffron-yellow Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Late 19th Century Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Central Medallion
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Central Medallion

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Central Medallion

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, small size, circa 1900. A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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Early 1900s Caucasian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Wool Turkish Kula Area Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Wool Turkish Kula Area Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Wool Turkish Kula Area Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Turkish Anatolian Kula Carpet ( 4'6'' x 5'6'' - 137 x 168 ) Antique Kula Small Scatter Size Wool Brown Rug, Circa Date: 1880s.

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1880s Turkish Tribal Small Antique Rug

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Wool

RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Chi Chi Wool Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Chi Chi Wool Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Small Brown Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Chi Chi Wool Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Its dimensions place this textile firmly within the category of small scatter size rugs (4.02ft x 6.1ft), making it an ideal accent piece for an entryway, beside a bed, or layered ov...

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1880s Caucasian Kazak Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Diamond Design
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Diamond Design

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Diamond Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, Small size, circa 1920 A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1920s Caucasian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Multiple Medallions
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Multiple Medallions

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Rug in Small Size with Multiple Medallions

Located in New York, NY

Antique Caucasian Shirvan rug, Small size, circa 1890 A one-of-a-kind antique Caucasian Shirvan Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1890s Caucasian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Decorative Oriental Rug, in Small Size, Soft Colors, Symmetrical Stripes
Antique Decorative Oriental Rug, in Small Size, Soft Colors, Symmetrical Stripes

Antique Decorative Oriental Rug, in Small Size, Soft Colors, Symmetrical Stripes

Located in New York, NY

A antique Persian N.W Persia rug, 4' 7" H x 2' 9" W, circa 1900. The short wool pile is even throughout, with even wear, and the rug is in fairly good condition for its age and weavi...

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Early 1900s Indian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkman Bokhara Rug, Small Size, W/ Symmetrical Design
Antique Turkman Bokhara Rug, Small Size, W/ Symmetrical Design

Antique Turkman Bokhara Rug, Small Size, W/ Symmetrical Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkman Bokhara rug, small size An antique Turkman Bokhara rug, size 4'7" x 3'10", circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Uzbek Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Early 1900s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Early 1900s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Elegant Savonnerie-design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Early 1900s Armenian Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique French Decorative Oriental Aubusson Rug in Small Size
Antique French Decorative Oriental Aubusson Rug in Small Size

Antique French Decorative Oriental Aubusson Rug in Small Size

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson rug, small size, circa 1890. A one-of-a-kind antique French Aubusson Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile.

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1890s French Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4' x 6'2"
Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4' x 6'2"

Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug 4' x 6'2"

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and Finely Woven Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Silk Rug, Country Of Origin: Turkey, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Small Antique Rug

Materials

Silk

RugsOnNet Small Ivory Antique English Victorian Needlepoint Carpet Flatweave Rug
RugsOnNet Small Ivory Antique English Victorian Needlepoint Carpet Flatweave Rug

RugsOnNet Small Ivory Antique English Victorian Needlepoint Carpet Flatweave Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique European needlepoint rug, size: 4'8" x 5'6". This nineteenth-century English Needlepoint rug is a magnificent example of Victorian textile refinement, representing the heig...

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1890s English Victorian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Traditional Aubusson rug flat weave style small - N° 879
Traditional Aubusson rug flat weave style small - N° 879

Traditional Aubusson rug flat weave style small - N° 879

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

Aubusson rug - Around 1850 Napoleon III style - 1m95x1m40, N° 879 Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 1m95 Length: 1m40 Close to the Eiffe...

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1850s French Aubusson Small Antique Rug

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Wool

1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug
1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug

1890s Small Red Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug Inscribed Word "Home" Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century American Hooked Rug with Nautical Theme ( 2'3" x 2'8"-68 x 82) Wool Oval Antique American Hooked Small Scatter Size 1890s Rug, Country of Origin: American USA Rug...

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1890s American Folk Art Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Turkman Yamut Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Diagonal Stripes Design
Antique Turkman Yamut Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Diagonal Stripes Design

Antique Turkman Yamut Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Diagonal Stripes Design

Located in New York, NY

A antique Turkman Yamut oriental rug, size 1'4" x 4'0", circa 1920. This handsome hand-knotted wool carpet in small runner size features a repeating diamond gul design in the soft re...

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1920s Asian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug
19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug

19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This small area rug, known as the 19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan, is crafted from top-quality wool.

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19th Century Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Small Afghan Baluci Rugs, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, 48cm
Small Afghan Baluci Rugs, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, 48cm

Small Afghan Baluci Rugs, Hand-Woven Wool, Early 20th Century, 48cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small nomadic BALUCI rugs from Afghanistan, made many years ago, woven in soft, vegetable-dyed wool with stripes.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Rugs On Net Small Beige Minimalist Open Field Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Rug
Rugs On Net Small Beige Minimalist Open Field Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Rug

Rugs On Net Small Beige Minimalist Open Field Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

While possessing the grand visual weight of larger carpets, this piece is sized perfectly for use as an accent or small scatter size rugs. Its dimensions make it ideal for entryways,...

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1920s Minimalist Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, in Small Squarish Size w/ Green Background
Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, in Small Squarish Size w/ Green Background

Antique Caucasian Kazak Oriental Rug, in Small Squarish Size w/ Green Background

Located in New York, NY

An antique Caucasian Kazak oriental rug, circa 1910-1920, size 5'3 H x 3'9 W. This handsome carpet has a multi-medallion design, with three lozenge medallions ensconced within the ra...

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1910s Caucasian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Small Size Neutral Floral Design Antique Turkish Sivas Area Rug 3'9" x 5'8"
Small Size Neutral Floral Design Antique Turkish Sivas Area Rug 3'9" x 5'8"

Small Size Neutral Floral Design Antique Turkish Sivas Area Rug 3'9" x 5'8"

Located in New York, NY

Fine Turkish Sivas Antique rug, country of origin / type of rug: Antique Turkish rugs, date: circa 1900. Size: 3 ft 9 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.14 m x 1.73 m).

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Antique Beshir Turkmen Kelleh Rug of Small Size, Circa 1880
Antique Beshir Turkmen Kelleh Rug of Small Size, Circa 1880

Antique Beshir Turkmen Kelleh Rug of Small Size, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen kelleh carpet of small size Circa 1880 A good Beshir kelleh of scarce small size with an outstanding colour palette of reds and blues with highlights i...

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19th Century Turkmen Small Antique Rug

Antique Turkish Hereke Oriental Rug with Weaver's Mark, in Small Size, Silk Pile
Antique Turkish Hereke Oriental Rug with Weaver's Mark, in Small Size, Silk Pile

Antique Turkish Hereke Oriental Rug with Weaver's Mark, in Small Size, Silk Pile

Located in New York, NY

The central frame is enclosed within a beautifully rendered foliate border with a small weaver's mark at one end before the long fringe.

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1920s Turkish Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection
Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Antique Rug Turkman Tekke Bukhara Main Carpet Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Since tribal people usually have smaller portable looms, it is normal that they make small rugs.

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Early 20th Century Turkestan Tribal Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Rugs On Net Small Cream Antique Dragon Chinese Art Deco Peking Carpet Wool Rug
Rugs On Net Small Cream Antique Dragon Chinese Art Deco Peking Carpet Wool Rug

Rugs On Net Small Cream Antique Dragon Chinese Art Deco Peking Carpet Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Despite its relatively Small Scatter Size Rugs (3.04ft x 6ft), the rug’s bold scale ensures it maintains a commanding presence in any intimate setting.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Beautiful Small Size Vintage European Art Deco Rug 3'4" x 3'11"
Beautiful Small Size Vintage European Art Deco Rug 3'4" x 3'11"

Beautiful Small Size Vintage European Art Deco Rug 3'4" x 3'11"

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Small Size Vintage European Art Deco Rug, Country of Origin: Europe, Circa: First Quarter of the 20th century (around 1920)

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Small Mahal Rug with a Large Scale All-Over Pattern
Antique Small Mahal Rug with a Large Scale All-Over Pattern

Antique Small Mahal Rug with a Large Scale All-Over Pattern

Located in Milan, IT

Anglo-Swiss firm Ziegler & Co. wove carpets in the Sultanabad region during the late nineteenth century, often featuring classic Persian patterns in highly refined colours. Their mas...

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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Sultanabad Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug

Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

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1920s Pakistani Medieval Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Art Deco Oriental Rectangular Floor Rug by Helen Fette
Art Deco Oriental Rectangular Floor Rug by Helen Fette

Art Deco Oriental Rectangular Floor Rug by Helen Fette

By Helen Fette

Located in Dallas, TX

Helen Fette went to China as a missionary, selling small rugs to raise funds for charities. She teamed up with Chinese rug manufacturer Li Meng Shu to form the Fette-Li Company.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Small Antique Rug

Materials

Wool

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet
Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Mirror-Design Antique Karabagh Gallery Carpet

Located in Beirut, LB

Due to the absence of spacious indoor areas to fit large horizontal looms, weavers in Karabagh we restricted to weaving either small rugs, runner rugs, or gallery carpets with a maxi...

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Early 20th Century Armenian Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Rugs On Net Small Antique Tree Of Life Design Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug Carpet
Rugs On Net Small Antique Tree Of Life Design Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug Carpet

Rugs On Net Small Antique Tree Of Life Design Oval Chinese Art Deco Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1920s Chinese Art Deco by Fetti - Li Workshop ( 3'3" x 6' - 99 x 183 ) Antique Art Deco Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Navy Rug, Circa Date: 1920s.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Small Antique Rug

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Wool

Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug
Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug

Rare Antique Aubergine Purple Small Monastic Tibetan Sitting Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Tibetan rugs woven with thick squarish knots in brilliant colours are considered among the earliest, and are often referred to in Tibet as Gyantse. Here we see a centralised light bl...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Small Antique Rug

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Wool

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Small Antique Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small antique rug you’re looking for. Each small antique rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small antique rug — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right small antique rug, those designed in Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made small antique rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bezalel Art School and J. H. Derche are consistently popular.

How Much is a Small Antique Rug?

A small antique rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,675, while the lowest priced sells for $199 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

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.