Antique Rugs

Antique Rugs: Heirloom Floors, Collected Over a Century

Antique rugs are more than decorative textiles; they are timekeepers. Woven in village homes and historic workshops, these pieces carry the language of their regions—Persian gardens translated into palmettes and vines, tribal geometry shaped by migration routes, and subtle abrash that reveals the hand of the dyer. In a world of fast finishes and short-lived trends, an antique rug offers the opposite: permanence, nuance, and an atmosphere that can’t be replicated by new production.

Designers love antiques because they act like “instant architecture.” A room can be newly built and still feel grounded once an old rug anchors the space—its softened field, mellowed reds, and quiet neutrals creating a sense of belonging. And unlike many contemporary pieces, antiques have already proven their performance: dense wool, resilient foundations, and patterns that hide the honest rhythm of life. Each restoration mark, each faded medallion trace, each gentle shift in tone is part of the story—never a flaw, always character.

Whether you’re styling a formal living room, curating an art-forward loft, or building a layered, collected home, antique rugs bring a confident, cultivated vibe. They pair beautifully with modern silhouettes, warm woods, stone, and linen—making the entire room feel intentional, well-traveled, and quietly luxurious.

The Curated Showcase: Antique Rugs With Presence

Persian Brown with Faded Ivory Accents Traditional Antique Area Rug with Distressed Central Medallion and Subtle Floral Allover Motifs SKU 70003 (SKU 70003)

This Persian antique reads like an old leather-bound volume—dark, grounded, and quietly dramatic. The bran-muffin brown field holds the room with architectural seriousness, while parchment-toned accents surface like faded ink: the medallion is present, but softened by time, and the surrounding motifs appear and disappear as you move around the rug. That gentle “erased” effect is exactly what makes it so livable; it delivers pattern without visual noise, and depth without heaviness.

In an interior, this piece excels as a center-of-gravity rug—perfect for large seating groups, formal dining rooms, or library settings where warm woods and layered lighting do the talking. Its low pile and mature palette make it a natural partner for both antiques and modern pieces: think tailored sofas, blackened metal, walnut, and stone. If you want a room to feel established—like it’s always been that way—this is the kind of rug that does it in a single move.

• Color Band: Earthy Browns & Parchment Neutrals
• Size Band: Large (approx. 10’8″ x 12’8″)
• Price Band: Premium ($7,500)
• Style: Traditional Persian, distressed medallion
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, library, office
• Designer Tip: Pair with creamy walls and warm oak; echo the parchment highlights with linen upholstery for a refined, tonal look.

Persian beige and dark brown with subtle red accent modern-style area antique rug with allover horizontal stripe and panel design SKU 74161 (SKU 74161)

This antique Persian flatwoven is the rare piece that feels both historic and strikingly current. Its tan ground and black striping deliver a clean, graphic rhythm—like a tailored suit rendered in wool—while the subtle paneling keeps the eye moving across the field. Flatweaves have a particular kind of honesty: you see the structure, you feel the craft, and the overall effect is crisp without being cold.

Because the pattern is linear and the palette is grounded, it’s an incredible choice for modern interiors that still crave warmth. Use it under a long dining table to emphasize proportion, or in a living room where you want the rug to “organize” the seating arrangement. This piece is also a strong option for layered styling: add a sculptural coffee table, boucle or leather seating, and a single accent color in art or ceramics. The result feels curated rather than decorated—minimalism, but with soul and age.

• Color Band: Tan, Black (with a subtle warm accent)
• Size Band: Standard Large (approx. 7’0″ x 12’6″)
• Price Band: Premium ($4,500)
• Style: Modern-leaning antique, flatwoven stripes
• Use Case: Dining room, living room, hallway, open-plan lounge
• Designer Tip: Treat the stripes like architecture—align furniture legs and table edges with the bands for a calm, intentional layout.

Persian Rust with Blue and Ivory Accents Traditional Antique Area Rug with Floral Allover and Stylized Tree Motifs SKU 11096 (SKU 11096)

There are antique rugs that whisper, and then there are antiques that sing—this one does both. A rich rust-red foundation brings warmth and ceremony, while blue and ivory details create contrast with the elegance of old Persian drawing. The allover florals and stylized tree-like forms lend the composition a kind of cultivated abundance, like a walled garden at dusk. It’s dense, decorative, and undeniably heirloom.

This rug belongs in rooms where you want beauty to feel permanent: formal living rooms, grand dining rooms, or a study with built-ins and art. Its palette is especially effective with brass, walnut, and moody paint colors, and it can elevate even contemporary furniture by providing historical context beneath it. The pattern density also makes it practical—busy enough to disguise daily life, refined enough to feel museum-level. When you’re designing for legacy—spaces that should feel meaningful—this is a centerpiece worth building around.

• Color Band: Rust Red, Blue, Ivory
• Size Band: Large (approx. 9’10” x 12’2″)
• Price Band: Luxury ($51,000)
• Style: Traditional Persian, floral allover
• Use Case: Formal living room, dining room, library, entry hall
• Designer Tip: Pull one blue tone into art or drapery trim; it will make the rug feel “custom” to the room.

Persian beige with brown accents traditional antique area rug with delicate floral allover and vine border motifs SKU 52008 (SKU 52008)

This Persian antique is what designers mean when they say “quiet luxury.” The beige-sand field reads luminous and open, while dark-brown linework defines delicate vines and small floral details with a calm, steady precision. It doesn’t ask to be the loudest element in the room; instead, it makes everything around it look more expensive—like a soft spotlight on furniture, art, and craftsmanship.

Because of its lightness, this rug is exceptional for spaces that need lift: rooms with heavy millwork, darker floors, or more traditional furnishings that could benefit from a breathable foundation. It works beautifully in dining rooms (especially with warm wood tables), serene bedrooms, and formal sitting rooms where texture matters as much as color. The allover pattern gives it a tailored, cohesive feel, while the antique patina keeps it from looking “new.” If your goal is elegance without effort, this piece delivers it.

• Color Band: Beige Sand, Dark Brown
• Size Band: Large (approx. 9’9″ x 12’5″)
• Price Band: Premium ($12,000)
• Style: Traditional Persian, floral allover
• Use Case: Dining room, living room, bedroom, study
• Designer Tip: Pair with creamy textiles and warm metals; the dark-brown outlines become a natural bridge to wood and bronze accents.

Persian Gray and Rust with Ivory and Brown Traditional Area Antique Rug with Floral Medallion and Scrolling Vines SKU 65024 (SKU 65024)

This antique Persian medallion rug offers a sophisticated alternative to the expected navy-and-red classic. The warm gray field feels contemporary and restrained, while terracotta and rust detailing introduces that essential antique warmth. The medallion and vinework are clearly articulated, yet softened by age—so the pattern reads as atmosphere rather than sharp ornament. It’s a perfect example of how an antique can modernize a room without losing its heritage.

Place it under a large sectional or a pair of sofas for an elevated, gallery-like living room; the gray base plays nicely with stone, plaster, and black accents. In a dining room, it offers a confident frame for a long table, especially when paired with sculptural lighting. This rug is also ideal for clients who want color, but not saturation: the terracotta notes show up like a good ceramic glaze—earthy, controlled, and endlessly versatile.

• Color Band: Warm Gray, Terracotta, Ivory
• Size Band: Large (approx. 9’8″ x 12’9″)
• Price Band: Premium ($21,000)
• Style: Traditional Persian, medallion
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, bedroom, entryway
• Designer Tip: Echo the rust tones with terracotta pottery or a single cognac leather chair; it will make the medallion feel intentional rather than incidental.

Turkey beige with rust and brown accents, tribal oversize area antique rug with simple horizontal stripe motifs SKU 88345 (SKU 88345)

This Turkish antique flatweave is the kind of piece that makes a large room feel designed in one stroke. The oatmeal ground is airy and approachable, while terracotta stripes bring a sunbaked warmth that feels both Mediterranean and modern. The pattern is intentionally spare—bands and pinstripes that read like textile architecture—so it doesn’t compete with art, upholstery, or dramatic lighting.

Because it’s oversize, it’s perfect for great rooms, open-plan living/dining spaces, or gallery-like interiors where scale is everything. The flatwoven construction is also a practical gift: it sits cleanly under furniture, layers well with contemporary pieces, and handles foot traffic with ease. If you love interiors that feel calm but not empty—neutral palettes with one earthy note—this rug becomes your anchoring gesture, grounding the space while keeping the mood light and collected.

• Color Band: Oatmeal, Terracotta, Warm Neutrals
• Size Band: Oversize / Palace (approx. 11’3″ x 14’7″)
• Price Band: Premium ($9,870)
• Style: Tribal striped, Turkish flatweave
• Use Case: Great room, dining room, office, gallery space
• Designer Tip: Let the stripe direction guide furniture placement—run the bands parallel to the longest sightline for an expansive, intentional feel.

Persian (Mahal) rust with yellow and blue accents, traditional antique area rug with floral allover motifs and stylized vine scrolls SKU 10831 (SKU 10831)

This Mahal antique carries the charisma that makes collectors fall in love: a bright marigold glow against rich navy, with floral vines and stylized palmettes that feel generous and celebratory. It’s bold, but it’s not flashy—there’s a handmade irregularity in the drawing and dye work that keeps everything grounded. The overall effect is warm, energetic, and deeply welcoming.

In design terms, it’s an instant mood-maker. Use it where you want life: an entertaining living room, a dining room that hosts long dinners, or a library that needs warmth against darker shelving. It pairs beautifully with deep greens, inky blues, and even crisp whites—especially when you want the rug to be the “art” in the room. If you’re building a layered interior with antiques, brass, and textured upholstery, this piece becomes the heart of it all, delivering tradition with confident color.

• Color Band: Rust/Marigold, Navy, Multitone Accents
• Size Band: Large (approx. 8’8″ x 12’7″)
• Price Band: Premium ($19,500)
• Style: Traditional Persian Mahal, floral-allover
• Use Case: Living room, dining room, library, formal sitting room
• Designer Tip: Pull the navy into a single dramatic element (a sofa, built-in paint, or artwork) to make the marigold feel sophisticated rather than loud.

Persian Tabriz ivory with rust and multicolor accents traditional oversize palace antique area rug with animal and floral allover motifs SKU 69909 (SKU 69909)

This oversize Tabriz is a true collector’s narrative piece—an antique that rewards close looking. The buttercream ground opens the room like light through a skylight, while brick-red borders frame an interior world of florals and delicate pictorial figures. Tabriz rugs are known for refined drawing and a certain courtly confidence; here, that sophistication shows up in the controlled density of the pattern and the sense of intentional storytelling across the field.

In a home, this rug belongs where you want the floor to feel like a curated collection: a grand living room, a gallery hallway, or a formal dining room with generous scale. The lighter palette is especially helpful in large spaces, keeping them from feeling heavy. Pair it with tailored furnishings, warm woods, and layered art; the rug will connect everything with a subtle historical thread. It’s not just a foundation—it’s a conversation piece that still feels livable, thanks to its creamy base tones.

• Color Band: Buttercream/Ivory, Brick/Rust, Multicolor Details
• Size Band: Oversize / Palace (approx. 10’4″ x 13’1″)
• Price Band: Premium ($19,500)
• Style: Traditional Persian Tabriz, pictorial/floral
• Use Case: Grand living room, formal dining, gallery hall, master suite
• Designer Tip: Keep surrounding textiles matte (linen, wool) so the rug’s intricate drawing remains the star—avoid overly glossy finishes nearby.

Explore Arsin’s 12,000+ Rug Inventory (And Find Your Perfect Antique)

These antiques are only a small chapter of what we do. Arsin Rug Gallery curates over 12,000 rugs—antique, vintage, and one-of-a-kind pieces in every size, palette, and design language. If you want help narrowing the search (or matching an interior concept), message our Arsin Agent and try keywords like: “antique Persian medallion,” “Mahal antique,” “Tabriz ivory,” “Turkish flatweave antique,” “oversize palace rug,” “neutral antique rug,” or “striped antique flatweave.”