Irish Rugs
The heritage of Irish rug making is most famously personified by the Donegal carpets. Established in the late 19th century as part of the Arts and Crafts movement, Donegal rugs became world-renowned for their exceptional quality and “Celtic-Revival” designs.
These rugs from Ireland often feature thick, hand-knotted piles with motifs ranging from intricate knotwork to lush, oversized floral patterns inspired by the Irish landscape. Unlike the formal precision of Persian city rugs, Irish rugs possess a distinctive, hand-wrought texture and a “soft” artistic temperament. They offer a sense of quiet prestige and heritage, making them a perfect choice for grand libraries or cozy, traditional hearths.
Irish rugs embody a rich tradition of craftsmanship, often featuring the distinctive heavy pile and stylized Celtic or Art Deco patterns associated with Donegal weaving. These hand-tufted and hand-knotted pieces offer unparalleled texture and durability, bringing a unique historical resonance to any interior; learn more about the enduring legacy of rugs from Ireland in our detailed features.
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Antique Donegal – Arts & Crafts Room Size Coral Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 14 ft 8 in (3.81 m x 4.47 m) -
Antique Large Red Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Floral Knotted Rug
$98,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft x 16 ft 9 in (3.66 m x 5.11 m) -
Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Medallion Knotted Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 5 ft 7 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.70 m x 2.36 m) -
1900s Green Asparagus Medallion Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug 12’6″ X 18′ Knotted Wool Carpet
$34,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft 8 in x 18 ft (3.86 m x 5.49 m) -
Aesthetic Tulips Border in a Aqua Ground Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug
$26,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft x 15 ft (3.66 m x 4.57 m) -
1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven Carpet Rug
$23,400.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 11 ft x 18 ft (3.35 m x 5.49 m) -
Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Carpet 4’6″×11’9″ Ivory Floral, Yellow Border, Circa 1930, Ireland
$9,800.00 Vintage RugsRug sizes: 4 ft 6 in x 11 ft 9 in (1.37 m x 3.58 m) -
Coral Color Room Size Antique Irish Donegal Arts and Crafts Design Rug
$16,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 1 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.77 m x 3.81 m) -
Red Square Antique Irish Donegal Gavin Morton Arts and Crafts Rug
$16,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 4 in x 11 ft 6 in (3.15 m x 3.51 m) -
Rare Large Round Coral Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug
$52,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 17 ft x 19 ft 9 in (5.18 m x 6.02 m) -
Large Oversized Coral Antique Classic Arts & Crafts Design Irish Donegal Carpet by CFA Voysey
$134,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 16 ft 6 in x 21 ft (5.03 m x 6.40 m) -
Rare Antique Oval Irish Arts & Crafts Donegal Rug
$23,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 6 in x 14 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 4.42 m) -
Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Square Wool Blue Rug
$25,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 14 ft (4.04 m x 4.27 m) -
Antique Coral Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland 1930s Rug
$35,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 17 ft (3.05 m x 5.18 m) -
Antique Coral Donegal – Arts & Crafts Large Room Size Wool Rug
$45,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft x 17 ft 7 in (2.74 m x 5.36 m) -
Yellow Antique Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Allover Knotted Rug
$36,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 8 in x 13 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 4.04 m) -
Antique Donegal – Arts & Crafts Oversized Room Size Wool Red Rug
$66,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft x 20 ft (3.05 m x 6.10 m) -
Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Hallway Runner Angora Ivory Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 3 ft 6 in x 11 ft 2 in (1.07 m x 3.40 m) -
Antique Allover Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Green 1930s Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 13 ft 3 in x 18 ft 9 in (4.04 m x 5.72 m) -
Open Green Bule Color Field Antique Oversized Irish Donegal Art Nouveau Rug
$75,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 12 ft 6 in x 25 ft 2 in (3.81 m x 7.67 m) -
Antique Large Coral Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Knotted Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 16 ft 6 in x 19 ft 6 in (5.03 m x 5.94 m) -
Light Ivory Color Antique Irish Floral Arts & Crafts Design Donegal Rug
$30,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 9 ft 10 in x 14 ft 2 in (3.00 m x 4.32 m) -
Antique Oversized Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Allover Geometric Rug
$52,500.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft 2 in (4.47 m x 6.45 m) -
Antique Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Floral, Medallion Knotted Rug
$70,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 10 ft 4 in x 13 ft 6 in (3.15 m x 4.11 m) -
Antique Large Coral Donegal – Arts & Crafts Ireland Geometric Knotted Rug
$68,000.00 Antique RugsRug sizes: 11 ft 4 in x 16 ft 8 in (3.45 m x 5.08 m)
