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 RugsSKU: 21909Rug 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 RugsSKU: 24905Rug 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 RugsSKU: 24127Rug sizes: 5 ft 7 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.70 m x 2.36 m) -
1920s Red Vibrant Field Medallion Antique European Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug
$12,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 7049Rug sizes: 7 ft x 10 ft (2.13 m x 3.05 m) -
1900s Green Asparagus Medallion Antique Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts Rug 12’6″ X 18′ Knotted Wool Carpet
$34,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 40-3521Rug 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 RugsSKU: 40-3769Rug 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 RugsSKU: 6930Rug 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 RugsSKU: 23486Rug 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 RugsSKU: 18505Rug 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 RugsSKU: 18754Rug 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 RugsSKU: 19313Rug 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 RugsSKU: 18489Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25965Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25658Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25511Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25495Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25225Rug 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 RugsSKU: 21192Rug 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 RugsSKU: 21084Rug 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 RugsSKU: 20855Rug 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 RugsSKU: 20264Rug 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 RugsSKU: 20210Rug 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 RugsSKU: 17951Rug 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 RugsSKU: 25141Rug 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 RugsSKU: 24126Rug 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 RugsSKU: 24303Rug sizes: 11 ft 4 in x 16 ft 8 in (3.45 m x 5.08 m)
