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.

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Rams Head Antiques

Beautiful Yalameh Carpet Good Room Size

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Beautiful Yalameh Carpet Good Room Size

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Rams Head Antiques

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Mid 20th Century Marsh Arab Embroidered Wedding Blanket Rug - Wetlands of Southern Iraq

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Mid 20th Century Marsh Arab Embroidered Wedding Blanket Rug - Wetlands of Southern Iraq

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Country House Heriz Carpet - First Quarter 20th Century

£ 2,950

€3,446

$3,711

Antique Country House Heriz Carpet - First Quarter 20th Century

£ 2,950

€3446

$3711

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Fine Antique Malayer Rug - Late 19th Century

£ 2,450

€2,862

$3,082

Fine Antique Malayer Rug - Late 19th Century

£ 2,450

€2862

$3082

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Bijar Bidjar Tribal Village Rug - Kurdish Tribes of Bijar

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Antique Bijar Bidjar Tribal Village Rug - Kurdish Tribes of Bijar

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Chondzoresk (Chonderesk) Rug - Cloud Band Design

£ 3,250

€3,797

$4,088

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Chondzoresk (Chonderesk) Rug - Cloud Band Design

£ 3,250

€3797

$4088

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug c.1880

£ 3,450

€4,030

$4,340

Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug c.1880

£ 3,450

€4030

$4340

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Vibrant Colourful Antique Bakhtiari Kurdish Village Rug - The Chahar Mahal Valley Region

£ 1,195

€1,396

$1,503

Vibrant Colourful Antique Bakhtiari Kurdish Village Rug - The Chahar Mahal Valley Region

£ 1,195

€1396

$1503

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Caucasian Daghestan Lesghistan Lesghi Rug - Unusual Filler Ornaments

£ 1,295

€1,513

$1,629

Antique Caucasian Daghestan Lesghistan Lesghi Rug - Unusual Filler Ornaments

£ 1,295

€1513

$1629

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Planet Antiques

Very Large Long Bijar Kilim Rug Runner

£ 325

€380

$409

Very Large Long Bijar Kilim Rug Runner

£ 325

€380

$409

Planet Antiques

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Quite Scarce One Way Design Antique Qashqai Carpet - Large Rug

£ 9,950

€11,623

$12,516

Quite Scarce One Way Design Antique Qashqai Carpet - Large Rug

£ 9,950

€11623

$12516

Country House and Eastern Interiors

artsncraftsfurniture

C.F.A Voysey Carpet

£ 1,600

€1,869

$2,013

C.F.A Voysey Carpet

£ 1,600

€1869

$2013

artsncraftsfurniture

Rug Addiction

Antique Anatolian Runner

£ 950

€1,110

$1,195

Antique Anatolian Runner

£ 950

€1110

$1195

Rug Addiction

Antique Malayer Rug

£ 3,500

€4,089

$4,403

Antique Malayer Rug

£ 3,500

€4089

$4403

Rug Addiction

Vintage Chinese Pao-tao Rug

£ 750

€876

$943

Vintage Chinese Pao-tao Rug

£ 750

€876

$943

Rug Addiction

Vintage Isfahan Rug

£ 2,400

€2,804

$3,019

Vintage Isfahan Rug

£ 2,400

€2804

$3019

Rug Addiction

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

£ 2,200

€2,570

$2,767

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug

£ 2,200

€2570

$2767

Rug Addiction

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Delightful Antique Afshar Rug - Afshar Tribes of Kerman

£ 675

€789

$849

Delightful Antique Afshar Rug - Afshar Tribes of Kerman

£ 675

€789

$849

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Attractive & Unusual Antique Kashan Rug - One Way Repeat Desig

£ 1,750

€2,044

$2,201

Attractive & Unusual Antique Kashan Rug - One Way Repeat Desig

£ 1,750

€2044

$2201

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Collectable Archaic Antique Yomut Turkmen Chuval - Rug Display c.1800

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Collectable Archaic Antique Yomut Turkmen Chuval - Rug Display c.1800

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Salmon Pink Ground - Quirky Peacocks

£ 1,995

€2,330

$2,509

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Salmon Pink Ground - Quirky Peacocks

£ 1,995

€2330

$2509

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Borchalu Village Rug - Central Ivory Ground with Herati Pattern

£ 399

€466

$502

Antique Borchalu Village Rug - Central Ivory Ground with Herati Pattern

£ 399

€466

$502

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Charmingly Simplistic Antique Tribal Fars Gabbeh Long Rug - Signed in Farsi

£ 599

€700

$753

Charmingly Simplistic Antique Tribal Fars Gabbeh Long Rug - Signed in Farsi

£ 599

€700

$753

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Scarce Pattern Antique Khamseh Large Rug - Pecking Chickens & Many Tribal Motifs

£ 2,695

€3,148

$3,390

Scarce Pattern Antique Khamseh Large Rug - Pecking Chickens & Many Tribal Motifs

£ 2,695

€3148

$3390

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Baluch Tribal Rug - Khorossan Province c.1900

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Antique Baluch Tribal Rug - Khorossan Province c.1900

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Kashan Rug - Beautiful Rose Pink Colour

£ 995

€1,162

$1,252

Antique Kashan Rug - Beautiful Rose Pink Colour

£ 995

€1162

$1252

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Charming Antique Turkish Bergama Rug - West Anatolia

£ 545

€637

$686

Charming Antique Turkish Bergama Rug - West Anatolia

£ 545

€637

$686

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Sistan Baluch Seh-mihrab Tribal Prayer Rug - Baluchestan

£ 399

€466

$502

Antique Sistan Baluch Seh-mihrab Tribal Prayer Rug - Baluchestan

£ 399

€466

$502

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Meshed Mashad Carpet - Signed in a Cartouche "Mashhad Zahiri"

£ 3,950

€4,614

$4,969

Meshed Mashad Carpet - Signed in a Cartouche "Mashhad Zahiri"

£ 3,950

€4614

$4969

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet / Large Sized Rug - Vibrant Colours, Pecking Chickens, Birds & Animals

£ 4,500

€5,257

$5,660

Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet / Large Sized Rug - Vibrant Colours, Pecking Chickens, Birds & Animals

£ 4,500

€5257

$5660

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug with Animals & Birds - Twin Pole Medallions with Qashqai Emblems Inside

£ 1,250

€1,460

$1,572

Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug with Animals & Birds - Twin Pole Medallions with Qashqai Emblems Inside

£ 1,250

€1460

$1572

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Signed Sarab Runner Long Rug

£ 695

€812

$874

Antique Signed Sarab Runner Long Rug

£ 695

€812

$874

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Attractive Old Kerman (Kirman) Rug with Floral Festoons - Mid 20th Century

£ 495

€578

$623

Attractive Old Kerman (Kirman) Rug with Floral Festoons - Mid 20th Century

£ 495

€578

$623

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Large Antique Qashqai Main Carpet. Shekarlu Border, filled With Tribal Motifs & Peacocks, circa 1870s.

£ 12,500

€14,602

$15,723

Large Antique Qashqai Main Carpet. Shekarlu Border, filled With Tribal Motifs & Peacocks, circa 1870s.

£ 12,500

€14602

$15723

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet - Rare Tribal Khan Figures. c1870

£ 9,750

€11,390

$12,264

Antique Khamseh Tribal Main Carpet - Rare Tribal Khan Figures. c1870

£ 9,750

€11390

$12264

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Distressed Isfahan Rug - Last Quarter of the 19th Century

£ 695

€812

$874

Antique Distressed Isfahan Rug - Last Quarter of the 19th Century

£ 695

€812

$874

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Fine Old Signed Tabriz Carpet Large Rug with 16 Calligraphic Inscriptions

£ 1,950

€2,278

$2,453

Fine Old Signed Tabriz Carpet Large Rug with 16 Calligraphic Inscriptions

£ 1,950

€2278

$2453

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner - Birds Perched on Trees

£ 1,995

€2,330

$2,509

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner - Birds Perched on Trees

£ 1,995

€2330

$2509

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Planet Antiques

Medium Size Afghan Turkish Rug

Reserved

Medium Size Afghan Turkish Rug

Reserved

Planet Antiques

Country House and Eastern Interiors

Attractive Antique Jozan Village Rug

£ 495

€578

$623

Attractive Antique Jozan Village Rug

£ 495

€578

$623

Country House and Eastern Interiors

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