19th Century Rugs
19th-century rugs represent a pivotal era in the history of carpet weaving, merging centuries-old artisan craft with a period of expanding global exchange and evolving design tastes. Created between the early 1800s and the turn of the 20th century, these rugs were produced across major weaving regions — from Persia and the Caucasus to India, Turkey, and beyond — at a time when traditional techniques were being both preserved and adapted to new markets and aesthetic sensibilities.
What distinguishes rugs from this era is their combination of hand-knotted craftsmanship, expressive pattern language, and the maturing use of natural dyes. Weavers of the 19th century worked within long-established regional traditions while also responding to growing international interest in Oriental carpets, leading to designs that range from classic floral and medallion compositions to bold tribal geometric patterns. This diversity reflects both localized artistic heritage and the broader cultural currents of the age.
Technically, 19th-century rugs were crafted with high-quality wool and cotton foundations, and often display rich surface texture and resilient construction. The use of natural dye sources gives these pieces a depth of color that can mellow and harmonize beautifully over time, creating a patina prized by collectors and interior designers alike.
Today, 19th-century rugs are cherished not only as functional floor coverings but also as historical artifacts and design treasures. They bring depth, character, and a sense of continuity to interiors of all styles — from classic and traditional settings to modern spaces seeking layers of visual and cultural resonance.
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Antique Square Persian Sultanabad Rug – Late 19th Century Rustic Red and Blue
$22,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 11 ft 7 in x 12 ft 6 in (3.53 m x 3.81 m) -
1880s Wool Antique American Hooked Multicolor Jewel Tones Square Rug
$10,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.60 m x 1.68 m) -
Chinese Wool – Peking 1890s Knotted Large Oversized Big Rectangle Blue Antique Rug
$67,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft x 23 ft (3.66 m x 7.01 m) -
Antique American Hooked Square Small Scatter Size Wool & Cotton Multicolor Rug
$3,700.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft 9 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.84 m x 1.07 m) -
Rare Light Sky Blue Color Antique Finely Woven Intricate Large Persian Tabriz Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 2 in x 17 ft 9 in (3.10 m x 5.41 m) -
Tribal Geometric Antique Ivory Turkmen Yamoud Small Scatter Size Wool Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.71 m x 1.27 m) -
Beautiful Sky Blue Color Antique Persian Room Size Geometric Serapi Heriz Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 2 in x 15 ft 2 in (3.10 m x 4.62 m) -
Decorative Light Yellow Color Antique Tribal Allover Design Persian Sultanabad Oversized Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 20 ft 8 in (4.04 m x 6.30 m) -
Antique Caucasian Geometric Medallion Square Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1890s Rug
$15,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.32 m x 1.57 m) -
Luxurious Soft Pile Antique Coral Turkish Islamic Prayer Design Angora Oushak Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 1.78 m) -
Antique Small Scatter Size Sky Blue Fine Persian Silk Heriz Muslim Prayer Rug
$38,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m) -
Ivory Room Size American Hooked 1890s Wool Antique Rug
$21,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 3.81 m) -
Happy Jewel Tone Color Antique Oversized Persian Medallion Heriz Serapi Rug
$98,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 14 ft x 20 ft (4.27 m x 6.10 m) -
Antique Turkish Oushak Coral Rug – Primitive Tribal Pattern
$18,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft x 11 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 3.56 m) -
Late 19th Century Ivory Antique Caucasian Dagestan Prayer Design Tribal Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft x 5 ft (1.22 m x 1.52 m) -
Green Fine Antique Persian Moud / Khorassan Animal Hunting Scene Room Size Rug
$33,800.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 9 in x 12 ft 2 in (2.97 m x 3.71 m) -
Antique Persian Allover Tribal Design Hand Knotted Wool Pile Shahsavan Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.02 m x 1.52 m) -
Antique Large Aubusson French Floral, Medallion Knotted Rug
$25,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 14 ft 2 in x 16 ft 8 in (4.32 m x 5.08 m) -
Antique Oversized Aubusson French Medallion Knotted Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 17 ft x 20 ft 10 in (5.18 m x 6.35 m) -
Antique Rustic Red Color Allover Geometric Native American Navajo Flat Weave Rug
$8,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 4 in (1.07 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Aubusson French Medallion Flat Weave Rug
$34,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 8 ft 8 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.64 m x 3.81 m) -
Antique Purple Ningxia Chinese Allover Knotted Rug
$16,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft (1.93 m x 2.74 m) -
19th Century W Persian Sauj Bulak Carpet
$13,600.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 4 in x 10 ft 2 in (1.63 m x 3.10 m) -
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet
$13,600.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 7 ft 8 in x 14 ft 8 in (2.34 m x 4.47 m) -
Antique Chinese Peking Carpet 8’×13’6″ Ivory Field, Fox Brown Border, Notable Kangxi Style, 19th Century
$45,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 8 ft x 13 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 4.11 m) -
Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Rug 3’×4’6″ Hand-Knotted Wool, 19th Century
$2,700.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft x 4 ft 6 in (0.91 m x 1.37 m) -
Antique W. Persian Bijar Rug 4’9″×7’2″ Red Field, Hand-Knotted Wool, 19th Century
$9,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 9 in x 7 ft 2 in (1.45 m x 2.18 m) -
Antique W. Persian Bijar Carpet 4’6″×10’6″ Salmon Field, 19th Century
$6,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in (1.37 m x 3.20 m) -
Antique Indian Amritsar Carpet 12’×14’9″ Green Field, Soft Yellow Border, 19th Century
$22,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft x 14 ft 9 in (3.66 m x 4.50 m) -
Antique Persian Serab Carpet 10’6″×17’6″ Camel & Blue, 19th Century, Northwestern Persia
$26,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.20 m x 5.33 m) -
Antique W. Persian Bijar Carpet 3’3″×14’10” Long Runner, 19th Century
$6,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 3 in x 14 ft 10 in (0.99 m x 4.52 m) -
Antique Persian Khorassan Moud Carpet, 19th Century, Hand-Knotted Wool
$66,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 17 ft x 21 ft (5.18 m x 6.40 m) -
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug 3’×6′ Red on Red Geometric, 19th Century
$4,400.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft x 6 ft (0.91 m x 1.83 m) -
Green Antique Large Neoclassical Rosette French Empire Revival Aubusson Flatweave Rug
$52,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 13 ft 6 in x 16 ft 3 in (4.11 m x 4.95 m) -
Large Rustic Allover Design Antique Light Blue Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Late 19th Century Rug
$37,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 3 in x 13 ft 8 in (2.82 m x 4.17 m)
