Gunta Stölzl was an iconic textile artist whose works have changed the world. She was mostly active during the 1920s and 1930s, creating textiles with expertise learned at the Bauhaus....
A common question that we get asked is, "Why do I need a rug pad?", or if you even need one at all. We answer all your questions about the...
In June 2020, 1st Dibs' Introspective online magazine published a discussion of Nazmiyal's vast rug collection and what makes it so spectacular. The article discusses the timelessness of the rugs in...
French Colonial architecture encompasses many dreamy architecture styles used by the French during colonization. They are stunning and historical. While they have been around for hundreds of years, they have...
One of the most frequently asked question we get is – how old is my rug? The age of a rug is critical in determining the carpet’s value, but determining age is also...
Quintessentially American, the Craftsman house style can be seen in many places across America. Although it's height of popularity was in the 1930s, it is coming back into popularity today....
Dutch colonial architecture is a classic home style of the Northeast United States. One of the earliest home styles in the country, originating in the 1600s, versions of this architecture...
Greek revival architecture is, as the name suggests, a style inspired by Greece and developed in the United States. It is historical and stunning and still popular in public buildings...
We constantly see rug dealers and “mavens” flipping the corner or the entire rug over to it’s back and examining what they see. But why do they flip it to...