Why are vintage rugs so expensive?

A general rule of the thumb: the older an item, the higher the value you’ll have to pay for it. The most common reason why vintage rugs are expensive is because of their historical significance and intensive artisanal practice. Antique oriental rugs are more than just pieces of ornamental furniture for your living room. They are visual representations of masterful artistry, long hours of hard work, and culmination of the thousand years of cultural heritage. Age and rarity are some of the major determining factors. The level of artistry and originality are intrinsic factors that can also add up to its value.

Are vintage rugs in style?

At Love Antiques, you will find a vast collection of vintage oriental rugs. They come in modern, traditional, coastal, or minimalist styles. They bring an old-world character to that work well with every kind of furnishing due to its scrollwork, floral motifs, borders, and even medallions. Add some vintage vibe in your home with Love Antiques’ series of antique rug for sale. Authentic rugs come in different sizes, colours, and patterns. Those that are large in size are typically more expensive, especially when made with rare and high-quality materials.

How do I get my antique rug valued?

Though we do not offer valuation service, there’s a great chance that you’ll be able to determine the value of your item. Explore our comprehensive selection of antique rugs and find the ones with the same origin and style to get an idea of the price. Here at Love Antiques, you can get your antique oriental rugs listed and shown to our thousands of collectors and audiences from around the globe. Simply sign up on our easy-to-use online form and one of our expert team will get back to you shortly. Have our specialist assist you in selling your collectibles. Contact us today!

How can you tell if a so-called vintage rug is authentic?

There are few things to look for when making a personal valuation of an oriental rug. Examine the colour that goes to the other side of each tuft and identify knots at the base. This will tell if that rug is handcrafted. A handmade vintage rug for sale is worth more in terms of look, quality, and price as well as durability. At Love Antiques, get a chance to experience the sheer beauty of antique, vintage, or old rugs with your own eyes and hands.

Vintage & Antique Rugs for Sale Online

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Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Kurdish Village Main Carpet Kelleh Rug - Attractive Yellow - North West Persia

£ 1,495

€1,746

$1,881

Antique Kurdish Village Main Carpet Kelleh Rug - Attractive Yellow - North West Persia

£ 1,495

€1746

$1881

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Elmgarden

Large Traditional Tree of Life Red Wool Carpet

£ 500

€584

$629

Large Traditional Tree of Life Red Wool Carpet

£ 500

€584

$629

Elmgarden

Beresford Antiques Ltd

Huge Wilton Rug by Hugh Mackay

£ 595

€695

$748

Huge Wilton Rug by Hugh Mackay

£ 595

€695

$748

Beresford Antiques Ltd

Artsonline.org.uk

Quality Vintage Traditional Eastern Pure Wool Runner Rug

£ 865

€1,010

$1,088

Quality Vintage Traditional Eastern Pure Wool Runner Rug

£ 865

€1010

$1088

Artsonline.org.uk

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Fine & Attractive Antique Isfahan Rug - Central Persia

£ 850

€993

$1,069

Fine & Attractive Antique Isfahan Rug - Central Persia

£ 850

€993

$1069

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Beautiful Sublime Antique Tabriz Carpet c.1900

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

Beautiful Sublime Antique Tabriz Carpet c.1900

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Quchan Kurd Kurdish Flatweave Cicim Rug - North East Persia

£ 299

€349

$376

Quchan Kurd Kurdish Flatweave Cicim Rug - North East Persia

£ 299

€349

$376

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Turkish Yuruk (Kurdish) Flatweave Rug - East Anatolia

£ 225

€263

$283

Turkish Yuruk (Kurdish) Flatweave Rug - East Anatolia

£ 225

€263

$283

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug - South Persia c.1860

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug - South Persia c.1860

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Unusual Turkish "Bidjar Bijar" Rug - Very Unusual Palette with Bird Motifs

£ 385

€450

$484

Unusual Turkish "Bidjar Bijar" Rug - Very Unusual Palette with Bird Motifs

£ 385

€450

$484

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Kernow Furniture

Felpa Pura Large Cream Wool Rug

£ 485

€567

$610

Felpa Pura Large Cream Wool Rug

£ 485

€567

$610

Kernow Furniture

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug - South Caucasus

£ 649

€758

$816

Distressed Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug - South Caucasus

£ 649

€758

$816

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Khamseh Rug - South West Persia

£ 285

€333

$358

Distressed Antique Khamseh Rug - South West Persia

£ 285

€333

$358

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Rug Addiction

Antique Isfahan Rug

£ 3,500

€4,089

$4,403

Antique Isfahan Rug

£ 3,500

€4089

$4403

Rug Addiction

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Caucasian Armenian Erivan Rug. Stylised Animal Motifs. 201cm x 140cm

£ 650

€759

$818

Antique Caucasian Armenian Erivan Rug. Stylised Animal Motifs. 201cm x 140cm

£ 650

€759

$818

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Not Too Distressed Turkish Bergama Rug. 162cm X 102cm

£ 285

€333

$358

Not Too Distressed Turkish Bergama Rug. 162cm X 102cm

£ 285

€333

$358

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug - South Caucasus - Late 19th Century

£ 300

€350

$377

Distressed Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug - South Caucasus - Late 19th Century

£ 300

€350

$377

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Qashqai Nomadic Rug - Fars Province - South West Persia c.1900

£ 475

€555

$597

Distressed Qashqai Nomadic Rug - Fars Province - South West Persia c.1900

£ 475

€555

$597

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Humble Baluch Prayer Rug c.1900

£ 195

€228

$245

Distressed Humble Baluch Prayer Rug c.1900

£ 195

€228

$245

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Rug Addiction

Antique Wool & Silk Isfahan Carpet

£ 7,900

€9,228

$9,937

Antique Wool & Silk Isfahan Carpet

£ 7,900

€9228

$9937

Rug Addiction

Antique Mahal Carpet

£ 5,400

€6,308

$6,793

Antique Mahal Carpet

£ 5,400

€6308

$6793

Rug Addiction

Vintage Silk Qum Rug

£ 4,900

€5,724

$6,164

Vintage Silk Qum Rug

£ 4,900

€5724

$6164

Rug Addiction

Antique Heriz Rug

£ 1,800

€2,103

$2,264

Antique Heriz Rug

£ 1,800

€2103

$2264

Rug Addiction

Antique Qashqai Rug

£ 1,700

€1,986

$2,138

Antique Qashqai Rug

£ 1,700

€1986

$2138

Rug Addiction

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug

£ 1,500

€1,752

$1,887

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug

£ 1,500

€1752

$1887

Rug Addiction

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Fars Rug - South West Persia

£ 195

€228

$245

Distressed Antique Fars Rug - South West Persia

£ 195

€228

$245

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Distressed Antique Hamadan Rug - Honcha Medallion - West Persia

£ 300

€350

$377

Distressed Antique Hamadan Rug - Honcha Medallion - West Persia

£ 300

€350

$377

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Turkish Kirsehir Pictorial Large Village Rug / Central Anatolia

£ 485

€567

$610

Turkish Kirsehir Pictorial Large Village Rug / Central Anatolia

£ 485

€567

$610

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Pair of Tribal Kurdish Bakhtiari Flat Weave Cicim Rug - West Persia

£ 225

€263

$283

Pair of Tribal Kurdish Bakhtiari Flat Weave Cicim Rug - West Persia

£ 225

€263

$283

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Old Indian Carpet - Tekke Turkmen Rug Pattern - Velvety Wool Pile

£ 285

€333

$358

Old Indian Carpet - Tekke Turkmen Rug Pattern - Velvety Wool Pile

£ 285

€333

$358

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Rug Addiction

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Rug Addiction

Antique Mishan Malayer Rug

£ 3,500

€4,089

$4,403

Antique Mishan Malayer Rug

£ 3,500

€4089

$4403

Rug Addiction

Antique Ferahan Rug

£ 1,100

€1,285

$1,384

Antique Ferahan Rug

£ 1,100

€1285

$1384

Rug Addiction

Artsonline.org.uk

Immaculate Vintage Antique Traditional Red Ground Handmade Wool Rug

£ 589

€688

$741

Immaculate Vintage Antique Traditional Red Ground Handmade Wool Rug

£ 589

€688

$741

Artsonline.org.uk

Antiques & Chic

Edwardian Country House Carpet / Rug

£ 645

€753

$811

Edwardian Country House Carpet / Rug

£ 645

€753

$811

Antiques & Chic

Artsonline.org.uk

Lovely 10ft x 2.5ft Vintage Antique Traditional Hand Made Wool Runner Rug

£ 469

€548

$590

Lovely 10ft x 2.5ft Vintage Antique Traditional Hand Made Wool Runner Rug

£ 469

€548

$590

Artsonline.org.uk

Rug Addiction

Antique Sarouk Carpet

£ 3,900

€4,556

$4,906

Antique Sarouk Carpet

£ 3,900

€4556

$4906

Rug Addiction

Antique Kurdish Runner

£ 1,600

€1,869

$2,013

Antique Kurdish Runner

£ 1,600

€1869

$2013

Rug Addiction

Artsonline.org.uk

Lovely Large 12ft x 9ft Vintage Antique Traditional Hand Made Oriental Wool Rug

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Lovely Large 12ft x 9ft Vintage Antique Traditional Hand Made Oriental Wool Rug

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Artsonline.org.uk

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Luri Tribal Rug - Lor Tribes of Luristan (Similar Qashqai Rug Tribes)

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

Antique Luri Tribal Rug - Lor Tribes of Luristan (Similar Qashqai Rug Tribes)

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

Country House and Eastern Interiors

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