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Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 71969 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 71969 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs
Magnificent Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFlower Of Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Magnificent Bargello Flame Stitch Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267

3 ft 10 in x 6 ft (1.17 m x 1.83 m)

$12,500.00

Mid 19th Century Small Chinese Ningxia Rug 49798 - NazmiyalMid 19th Century Chinese Ningxia rug 49798 blue flower wreath Nazmiyal

Mid 19th Century Small Chinese Ningxia Rug 49798

4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m)

$4,650.00

antique austro hungarian needlepoint rug 3417 Nazmiyalantique austro hungarian needlepoint rug 3417 border Nazmiyal

Antique Austro-Hungarian Needlepoint Rug 3417

5 ft x 6 ft (1.52 m x 1.83 m)

$12,500.00

Antique Chinese Mongolian Design Rug 73167 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Chinese Mongolian Design Rug 73167

3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.09 m x 1.78 m)

$6,600.00

Allover Design Antique Persian Senneh Rug 72855 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View of Allover Design Antique Persian Senneh Rug 72855 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Allover Design Antique Persian Senneh Rug 72855

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.27 m x 1.78 m)

$12,500.00

Antique Persian Heriz Rug 72037 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Persian Heriz Rug 72037 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Rustic Antique Geometric Persian Medallion Heriz Rug 72037

4 ft 7 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.4 m x 1.78 m)

$5,600.00

Antique Silk And Wool Persian Rug 44916 by Nazmiyal NYCantique persian silk farahan rug 44916 pile Nazmiyal NYC
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 71751 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsSide Of Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 71751 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Warm Tone Antique Tribal Turkish Ghiordes Rug 71751

3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.17 m x 1.75 m)

$5,650.00

antique animal motif tehran persian rug 49303 Nazmiyalantique animal motif tehran persian rug 49303 dove Nazmiyal

Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug 49303

4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m)

$12,500.00

Antique European Embroidery #3391 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique European Embroidery 3391 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique European Embroidery 3391

3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 9 in (0.97 m x 1.75 m)

$1,750.00

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Dramatic Medallion Pattern and Rich Contrasting Palette 73172 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFloor view of Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73172 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs
18th Century Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFloor view of Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Culturally Rich 18th Century Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570

3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.12 m x 1.73 m)

$8,800.00

Antique French Aubusson Rug 73454 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Historically Evocative Antique French 19th Century Aubusson Rug 73454

5 ft 8 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m x 1.73 m)

$8,800.00

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 73077 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Fine Classic Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 73077

3 ft 11 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.19 m x 1.73 m)

$6,900.00

Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 1.73 m)

$11,500.00

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.