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Large Antique Persian Animal Design Sultanabad Rug 71476 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsSide Of Large Antique Persian Animal Design Sultanabad Rug 71476 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Antique Persian Animal Design Sultanabad Rug 71476

12 ft 8 in x 16 ft (3.86 m x 4.88 m)

$88,000.00

Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 70804 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsClose Up Of Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 70804 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare 17th Century Large Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 70804

12 ft 3 in x 16 ft (3.73 m x 4.88 m)

$260,000.00

Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug 70600 by Nazmiyal NYCSide Of Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug 70600 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Large Scale Floral Persian Khorassan Rug 70600

10 ft 2 in x 16 ft (3.1 m x 4.88 m)

$32,000.00

Full view Large Antique silk Tabriz Haji Jalili rug 49453 by NazmiyalFull Large Antique Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili rug 49453 by Nazmiyal

Large Antique Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili rug 49453

10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.3 m x 4.88 m)

$185,000.00

Antique Khorasan Persian Rug 42809 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique Khorasan Persian 42809 by Nazmiyal
Tribal Antique Persian Camel Hair Serab Runner Rug #42392 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique Serab Persian runner rug 42392 by Nazmiyal

Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Serab Camel Hair Runner Rug 42392

3 ft 6 in x 15 ft 9 in (1.07 m x 4.8 m)

$7,800.00

Rustic Fine Large Antique Persian Kashan Mohtashem Rug 72479 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View of Rustic Fine Large Antique Persian Kashan Mohtashem Rug 72479 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rustic Fine Large Antique Persian Kashan Mohtashem Rug 72479

10 ft 4 in x 15 ft 8 in (3.15 m x 4.78 m)

$19,500.00

Antique Persian Farahan Rug 71990 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsCorner Of Antique Persian Farahan Rug 71990 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Luxurious Allover Design Antique Blue Persian Farahan Gallery Rug 71990

7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 8 in (2.29 m x 4.78 m)

$26,500.00

Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 73818 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsDetail of Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 73818 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Elegant Golden Geometric Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 73818

12 ft x 15 ft 7 in (3.66 m x 4.75 m)

$28,500.00

Large Tribal Room Size Antique Persian Malayer Rug 48939 NazmiyalA Full Picture from The Side Brown Antique Persian Malayer Rug #48939 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Beautiful Large Room Size Antique Rustic Persian Malayer Rug 48939

10 ft 7 in x 15 ft 7 in (3.23 m x 4.75 m)

$48,000.00

Large Antique Indian Agra Area Rug 50457 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Large Antique Indian Agra Area Rug 50457 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Ivory Square Antique Indian Agra Rug 50457

14 ft 7 in x 15 ft 7 in (4.44 m x 4.75 m)

$54,000.00

Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 74429 by Nazmiyal RugsNew

Beautiful Large Ivory and Gold Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 74429

13 ft x 15 ft 6 in (3.96 m x 4.72 m)

$69,000.00

Large Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 74095 by Nazmiyal Rugs
Large Antique Persian Heriz Rug 72039 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Large Antique Persian Heriz Rug 72039 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Beautiful Large Antique Jewel Tone Persian Geometric Heriz Rug 72039

10 ft 6 in x 15 ft 4 in (3.2 m x 4.67 m)

$26,000.00

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner 50028 Detail/Large ViewFull Antique Caucasian Karabagh runner rug 50028 by Nazmiyal

Rustic Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner Rug 50028

5 ft 3 in x 15 ft 4 in (1.6 m x 4.67 m)

$16,000.00

by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique Kerman Persian rug 44580 by Nazmiyal

Frequently Asked Questions

Antique rugs are generally defined as pieces over 80 years old — typically woven before 1945. Vintage rugs are younger, usually from the mid-20th century onward. Antique rugs are more likely to use natural fibers and dyes, carry greater historical significance, and command higher values in the collector market. Vintage rugs are prized primarily for their decorative appeal and period design.
Authentic antique rugs show hand-knotted construction visible on the reverse, natural fibers (wool, silk, cotton), integrated fringe that extends from the warp threads, and dye behavior that has softened and developed patina over decades. Any rug that is machine-made or hand-tufted is not a genuine antique, regardless of how it is marketed.
Three things: rarity, materials, and irreproducibility. The hand-spun wool, natural dyes, and regional weaving traditions that produced the great antique rugs of the 19th and early 20th centuries no longer exist in their original form. The supply of genuine antiques can only decrease over time, while the supply of modern reproductions is effectively unlimited.
The finest examples — those with strong provenance, intact original materials, clear regional attribution, and exceptional design — have demonstrated consistent long-term value. The auction record for a single antique rug stands at $34 million. Collectors should approach antique rugs as cultural assets first, with financial appreciation as a secondary benefit rather than a guarantee.
Oushak rugs are among the most versatile — their warm, softened palettes and spacious designs integrate naturally into contemporary rooms. Caucasian rugs bring bold geometry that complements minimalist architecture. Persian Sultanabad and Serapi rugs offer large-scale decorative presence without the formality of city workshop rugs. The key is scale: a rug should anchor the room, not disappear beneath the furniture.
Nazmiyal has sold antique rugs to collectors and designers worldwide for decades. We provide detailed condition reports, precise measurements, and high-resolution photography for every piece. Our specialists are available to answer questions by phone or email before any commitment is made.
Persian rugs come from Iran and represent one specific — though exceptionally broad — weaving tradition. Antique rugs is a wider category that includes Persian rugs alongside Turkish, Caucasian, Chinese, Indian, European, and many other traditions. Persian rugs are the most widely collected antique rugs globally, but other traditions — particularly Caucasian tribal rugs and French Savonnerie carpets — have their own dedicated collector markets.
Yes — most antique rugs were made for household use and are entirely appropriate for everyday life. Village and tribal rugs such as Heriz, Kazak, Bidjar, and Oushak are particularly durable and well-suited to high-traffic areas. Finer city workshop rugs and silk pieces are better suited to lower-traffic settings or display.