Rugs On Net is a family-owned antique rug gallery in New York, founded in 1979, and we deliver to the United Kingdom. Every rug on this site can be bought online, shipped to any UK address at a flat international rate of $495, and delivered in about 7 to 14 business days. Prices are shown in US dollars; import duty and VAT are paid on arrival.
Key facts for UK buyers
- What we sell: more than 4,800 antique rugs and 380 vintage rugs, each inspected, photographed and measured before it is listed, alongside new hand-knotted rugs.
- Delivery to the UK: flat international rate of $495 per order, typically 7 to 14 business days, with tracking.
- Duty and VAT: collected by the carrier on delivery and paid by the buyer. Rugs over 100 years old are usually classed as antiques for customs, which normally means a lower rate of import VAT than new rugs. Your carrier confirms the exact figure.
- Currency: prices are in US dollars. Your card converts at checkout.
- Questions before you buy: ask us for extra photographs, close-ups of the back, or a condition report on any rug.
Which antique rugs can I buy from the UK?
All of them. The collections UK buyers ask about most:
- Chinese rugs: more than 2,200 pieces including over 1,850 antiques, one of the largest collections in the United States, from 17th century Ningxia carpets to Peking rugs and Walter Nichols Art Deco rugs.
- Persian rugs: more than 1,200 pieces, including Heriz Serapi, Tabriz and Sultanabad.
- Oushak rugs and other Turkish rugs, prized in British interiors for their soft palettes.
- Caucasian rugs: Kazak and other tribal pieces from the Caucasus.
- English rugs woven in Britain, now in our New York collection.
- Vintage rugs and the full antique collection.
What sizes are your rugs in centimetres?
We list rugs in feet and inches, and every product page gives the exact measured size. This table matches our standard sizes to the metric sizes UK rooms are usually planned around.
| Our size (feet) | In centimetres | Closest common UK size | Browse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 | 152 x 244 cm | 160 x 230 cm | 5 x 8 rugs |
| 6 x 9 | 183 x 274 cm | 200 x 290 cm | 6 x 9 rugs |
| 8 x 10 | 244 x 305 cm | 240 x 300 cm | 8 x 10 rugs |
| 9 x 12 | 274 x 366 cm | 250 x 350 cm | 9 x 12 rugs |
| 10 x 14 | 305 x 427 cm | 300 x 400 cm | 10 x 14 rugs |
| 12 x 18 | 366 x 549 cm | Large and palace-size rooms | 12 x 18 rugs |
Antique rugs were woven by hand, so the true size of each piece varies by a few centimetres from these figures. Always check the measurement on the product page, and see our rug size chart for every standard size in feet, inches, centimetres and metres.
How does delivery to the UK work?
Choose your rug, check out with a UK delivery address, and the international flat rate of $495 is applied. We inspect and pack the rug in New York, ship it within 1 to 3 business days, and send you tracking. International delivery usually takes 7 to 14 business days, depending on customs. Import duty, VAT and any carrier handling fee are paid by you when the rug arrives. Full details are in our shipping policy and returns policy.
How do I know an antique rug is genuine?
Every rug is inspected in our gallery before it is listed, and each listing states its origin, approximate age, materials and measured size. Our guide to buying an antique rug with confidence explains what we check, how we describe condition, and how to ask for more photographs before you decide. If you already own a rug and want to know what it is worth, we offer a free quick opinion from photographs and a free written appraisal.
Interior designers and the trade
UK designers and decorators can apply to our trade programme for trade pricing and help sourcing rugs by size, palette and period for a client project.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship antique rugs to the UK?
Yes. We ship to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at a flat international rate of $495 per order, typically in 7 to 14 business days with tracking.
Will I pay import duty and VAT on a rug from the USA?
Yes. The carrier collects import duty and VAT on delivery. Genuine antiques over 100 years old are usually charged a lower rate of import VAT than new rugs; the carrier confirms the exact amount.
Are your prices in pounds?
No, prices are in US dollars. Your bank or card converts the amount to pounds at checkout.
Can I see more photos before buying?
Yes. Contact us from any product page and we will send more photographs, close-ups of the back, or a condition report.
Can I sell or consign my antique rug with you from the UK?
Send us photographs and measurements through our consignment page and we will tell you whether we can help.
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