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In this grand, elongated space, these connoisseurs utilized an open floor plan to showcase antique art rugs to delineate between functional regions while adding tremendous aesthetic value to the room. The perfectly sized Caucasian Baku, with its stepping stone-like quartet of ivory medallions, lights the way in this transitional zone for those going toward or leaving the dining area. Its almost modern aesthetic matches the mid-century-inspired couch and contemporary art while simultaneously conversing with more traditional furnishings and antique objects. The fascinating tribal geometry of the rugs that flank the living room marks a successful psychological departure from the village Serapi that holds down the dining room. These works of art for the floor heighten this eclectically harmonious realm’s excitement and help create a more visually satisfying environment for its occupants.

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Clients find that our selection of Northwest Persian styles is second to none. As you can see, the two antique rugs in this cozy room appear to have been made specifically for each space. Both the area-size Karaja near the door and the Heriz in front of the cobblestone fireplace are village weavings that immediately reflect the rustic ambiance of this log cabin mountain retreat through their timeless aesthetic. The time mellowed colors of each are in concert with the surroundings. Saffron gold spandrels speak in tandem with the natural wood tones and wicker chairs. Madder red fields counterbalance those predominant lighter hues and pick up on the other soft red accents in this warm and inviting dwelling. This masterfully balanced aesthetic has the potential to inspire immense enjoyment and inevitably foster fond memories for untold years to come.

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Discovering the perfect antique rug is an unforgettable outcome to the “thrill of the chase” as this gracious, inviting dining area aptly demonstrates. This transformative experience is even more rewarding due to the vast variety of art-level pieces in our collection to be considered. The dexterous, earthy color shifts found within this masterpiece Mohtasham Kashan, one of the most refined genres of the great city weaving traditions, correspond with the color shifting stone tiles and architectural cabinetry adding substantially to the warmth and ambiance of the space. Delicate aqua tonalities in the blossoms and vinery harmoniously interact with the wallpaper, Louis XVI inspired drawer chest and other elegant furnishings. Even the chair upholstery and curtains seem to have been designed with this sublime 170-year-old carpet in mind.

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Art for the floor lives right at home with art on the wall, greatly enhancing the presence of each piece. Many of our clients who gravitate toward using art-level antique rugs throughout their homes are often collectors of other creative mediums as well. In this Tel Aviv home, a stunning Caucasian Afshan Kuba shines with striking color and abstract tribal patterns while eloquently conversing with the expressive painting above. The red Mid-Century couch and throw pillows effortlessly pulls together their similar palettes. The interplay between each stunning artwork engenders a stimulating atmosphere for those within the household or their lucky guests.

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Collectors often display one their smallest gems in powder room or tiny niches throughout their homes where the walls help to frame the woven art work on the floor. The most inspired 19th-century art carpets have an unparalleled ability to infuse virtually any space with tremendous energy and artistic presence. Such is certainly the case with this outstanding circa 1875 Bakshaish small rug, which contributes exceptionally vibrant, nuanced warm color and a breathtaking reserve of luminous, striated pure camelhair. Note how flashes of vegetally wrought sapphire blue, leaf green, honey gold, and salmon tones animate this whimsical folk art piece—clearly the work of a talented dyer. The homeowner enjoyed creating a tilework wall that reflected his immersion in handweaving aptly punctuated by a coveted from the village of Bakshaish.

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Given incredible magnetism and movement by its astounding array of tiny, individually scattered daisy flowers, this whimsical, quite unique 19th-Century piece woven in Persian Azerbaijan anchors a harmonious selection of curated pieces in this connoisseur’s modern home. The mid-century sculpture was intelligently and intentionally chosen to mirror these flowers, and also finds similar resonance in its shared artisanal quality, with each piece reflecting great investment of time and artistic insight. Even the table’s potted plant’s leaves mirror the small circular shapes in the rug. The contemporary Italian dining chairs reference the time-softened carnelian diamond at the heart of the carpet, drawing interesting comparisons between symmetry and asymmetry. The freeform spontaneity of Persian village art rugs such as this allows welcome creativity in their use: this seasoned art collector understands that a winsome piece such as this need not sit beneath a dining table, but shines even more brightly beside it.

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Thanks to the timeless immediacy of its evocative natural colors and engagingly abstracted botanical imagery, this superb antique Bakshaish carpet enhances the fluid contours and direct, clearly expressed forms of this contemporary space. The spacious arrangement of motifs and unassuming balance that are a specialty of this 19th-century village weaving group evokes the comfortable, casual atmosphere this homeowner intended to create with his furnishings and accessories. Warm mocha, soft periwinkle, cobalt are the time-softened tones in the rug that resonate instantly with the abstract canvas in the room, revealing a shared affinity for dynamic color juxtaposition. Note how the astoundingly animated yet subtle abrash striation within the carpet amplifies the nuances of wood grain in the Eames armchair, sideboard and flooring, enhancing their visual interest and reinforcing the sense of organic movement and texture in a way that profoundly enriches and immerses the viewer.

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Contemporary design and antique Connoisseur-Caliber Persian village rugs share an affinity that is perhaps best expressed in passageways, where the strikingly potent color of multiple carpets can be viewed in concert. Here, the lofty white walls and blonde hardwoods provide a pared-down aesthetic that becomes the most magical contrast to the electric exuberance of the tribal rugs–a creativity that is entirely without constraint. The Karaja in foreground fully explores jade green and aquamarine in its potent, unaffected design, while the Bijar runner in background showcases the impressive versatility of multi-medallion 19th century pieces for passageway display.

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Illuminated by the extraordinary color in which this carpet excels, a spectacular antique Bakshaish becomes the animating energy at the heart of this quietly elegant entertaining space. The cool, extremely light-toned ground—so uncommon and transformative in antique Bakshaish pieces—profoundly resonates with every color and texture in the well-appointed room, including fabrics, polished marble, and supple leather. There is an absolutely astounding variety of individual, creatively imagined blossoms within the prized Tree of Life format, contributing striking plum, crimson, garnet, celadon and stirring aquamarine accents that make the arboreal environment within the rug at least as inviting as the sunlit garden outside. As in so many interiors where separate seating areas are present, note how the Bakshaish carpet creates an immediately harmonious dialogue with the neighboring Ferahan carpet before the hearth, linking these nearby spaces in an entrancing, endlessly fascinating way.

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Viewed from the loft above this high-ceiling great room or at eye level, this outstanding early 20th century Heriz village carpet provides an aesthetic experience both exciting and unifying. Continually varied tones of indigo, sapphire blue, crimson, garnet and even emerald green stand out clearly within this majestic Heriz medallion, reminiscent of stain glass windows. Antique Heriz and Serapi carpets are beloved for their overscale designs that integrate seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary decors. Here, versatile, elongated dimensions allow the cozy seating area to be entirely defined by the carpet’s boundaries, allowing its viewers to enjoy the rug’s many expressive details. The surrounding eggshell white walls and clerestory windows provide a jewel box environment, intensifying this encounter.

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A superb display of High Collectible Caucasian tribal rugs, each of very early provenance, creates a profoundly immersive effect in this cozy cottage. Offering both aesthetic excellence and a rarity suitable as precious tangible assets, this expertly curated home collection expresses its owners honed personal taste and resourceful acquisition. In this room alone lies an Akstafa, Afshan Kuba, Surahani Baku, and an early Shirvan. The lively persimmon toned couches augments the allure of the four carpets’ patina and time softened colors that also quietly resonate with the framed Persian miniatures. The rewards of living with stellar antique tribal rugs is deeply satisfying for the homeowners on a daily basis and thrilling for their guests as the art works’ nuanced layers of inspiration are revealed over time. As well they provide a most pleasurable diversification that will only compound as rugs of this magnitude become ever more scarce.

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One-of-a-kind antique Persian weavings exert an inimitable and entirely uplifting presence that becomes even more enjoyable when experienced within today’s fast-paced modern home environment. This oversize 19th-century Persian Hadji Jallili Tabriz Court carpet is part of a collection of High-Collectible and Connoisseur-Caliber rugs throughout this reinterpreted traditional English country home. With streaming afternoon sunlight abounding, the Tabriz carpet becomes even more luminous, establishing an immediate connection with the garden grounds outside. Surrounded by understated contemporary furniture and the typical technological accessories of a family room, this luxurious floor covering embraces the old and the new, adding a visual and tactile dimension that profoundly elevates the conviviality of this comfortable, personal space.

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Surrounded by warm hardwoods and the traditional architecture of a late 1800s home, an entrancing antique Caucasian Soumak runner in the hall and dazzling 175-year-old Caucasian Zejwa Kuba hanging in the stairwell become the focus of fascinating aesthetic experience. Both exemplify the inspired artisanship of another era: like the paneled wainscoting and ornate hand-wrought sconces and chandelier, the painstaking intricacies and naturally brewed dyes of the rugs represent a level of totally engaged craftsmanship and artistic expression that is no longer found. The weavers’ deep emotional investment in their work is instantly evident in the extraordinary range of evocative mid-tone blues they choose to present. Rare cobalt, aquamarine, sapphire and sky blue all establish a thrilling and immediate connection. Wall and floor display result in the most enjoyable and immersive possible encounter.

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Antique kelege, or corridor carpet, pieces offer uniquely versatile dimensions that are perfectly suited for the wide halls and galleries often found in signature homes. Here an art-savvy collector has used a strikingly graphic Senneh carpet as the foundation around which many other expressive works are impressively displayed. Note the virtuosity of contrasts the homeowner achieves: the mesmerizing axial orientation of the rhythmic “Cane” design brings out other geometries and textures, such as the sphericity of the stone sculpture, tonal values of canvases, and the natural organic texture of the floorboards and bureau. Like the other artwork, it benefits from both direct and indirect lighting, where the rich natural ivory and terracotta colors come alive.

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The most impassioned and eclectic art connoisseurs are always attuned to discovering any potential opportunity for enjoying objets d’art and expressing their taste. This savvy collector of 19th century Caucasian and nomad carpets has found perhaps the ideal way to display this prized allover boteh (“seed of life”) piece by surrounding it with carvings from European, Near East and Far East traditions. Prominent wall placement means the viewer can take in at a glance the captivating common threads between these diverse and compelling works. Note, for example, the flashes of ivory that infuse the clearly rendered field with a subtle secondary pattern. This dexterous use of high and low contrast brings out these attributes in both the torso and 17th century Burmese door, permitting a new level of appreciation.

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Expertly juxtaposed, unexpected hues of saturated burgundy and luminous light parchment bring impressive artistic energy and vibrancy to this contemplative sitting area, harmonizing the dim light and darker colors within the space for a deeply harmonious effect. Mahogany woods are brought into their own by relationship to the saturated, potent hues achieved in 19th-century Persian art carpets, the result of all-natural dye practices that have never been accurately reproduced by any modern synthetic dye. The allover pattern here is incredibly innovative, invoking completely original organic cartouche contours drawn along a visible axial line, linking each form in a special, extremely cohesive way while confounding the eye with continual interesting reversal of positive and negative space.

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The potent interplay of universal principles of form, balance and harmony are on full display in this inspired pairing of an extraordinary 19th-century Tabriz rug and European furnishings from the 18th and 19th-centuries. The brilliant allover medallion motifs that fill the Court carpet’s field and borders appear again in the quatrefoil design of the marble-topped bureau, as well as in the similarly proportioned carved escutcheon of the mirror above. Master carpet designer and artisan woodcarver were equally enamored with the potential of intricate inlay: each artist explores innovative flights of fancy with tasteful, botanically inspired flourishes. The superlative breadth of natural color in the Tabriz carpet allows it to resonate with the burnished brass, time-softened gilt leaf, rose-colored jade, and warm oil paints–all hues discoverable in its truly impressive palette.

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As enjoyable in the overhead view as it would be by firelight from the hearth, this sublime rug is an inspired choice for the dual viewing opportunities this room affords. Its large, splendiferous medallion from above accentuates the grand scale of the walls while the refinement of its finely etched drawing and age-softened colors provide immeasurable delight for up-close enjoyment. At 170-years- of-age, this well-proportioned, virtuoso Kermanshah Court carpet draws the viewer to delve deeply into its attentively rendered botanical imagery. With this entirely one-in-the-world piece on the floor, the comfortable ample seating and space for a game of cards creates a tempting oasis for relaxation.

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One of the oldest pieces in this connoisseur couple’s rug collection, this magnificent medallion carpet with its elaborate framing of 8 concentric borders is the perfect centerpiece for their living room. The ambitious confluence of European paintings and furniture, luxurious fabrics, polished wood inlay, and sculpture was in place before the purchase of this 190-year-old rug added its grandeur and refinement to the room. The result is breathtaking; the carpet’s colors commingle with the prior color palette while its designs sit comfortably with the shapes in the fabrics and accessories. Note how this Court carpet unifies the room where even selected details, such as the fleur-de-lis sofa motifs and gilt-edged frames resonate with it.

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The very best antique Persian Laver Kirman Court carpets magnificently augment the beauty of a traditional formal home. Connoisseurs have found that using high caliber pieces not only in the public areas but also libraries, billiard rooms, and sun porches sustain the level of taste and tenor of the residence. Here, family and friends will gather in this stunning billiard room made more memorable by the splendor of the High Collectible carpet on the floor. The dexterous expression of sophisticated botanical motifs and brilliant technical mastery will be welcome company over many enjoyable afternoons. Its notably open, unadorned parchment reserve seems to subtly reference the billiard surface, oak paneling and sandstone tile, redoubling the sense of expansiveness and calm. The harmonious burgundy and parchment hues of the carpet create impart a special warmth and personality.

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A highly inventive antique Persian Sultanabad Garden Compartment carpet brings an entirely new level of artistic engagement to this incredibly cozy bedroom. The rug’s joyful, casual aesthetic statement is extremely welcoming, leading the viewer to discover the individual creative variations that appear in each evocatively colored compartment. A warm patina of great age softens the colors and enriches the carpet’s restful ambiance. The effusive yet harmonious activity of this 125-year-old Persian village rug supports the room’s ambitious mix of eclectic colors and textures, seamlessly integrating the hand-painted chest of drawers, the still life painting and reading nook replete with flower-embroidered armchair.

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This unusually elegant 150-year-old Persian Serapi rug quietly elevates the ambiance of this genteel dining room, bringing an artistic note that is at once entirely unique and totally appropriate for the space. A colonial American sideboard and chairs in polished walnut are immediately at home with the village carpet’s understated, scrolling cartouches and natural palette of warm carnelian, parchment, rose and indigo. Each possesses a richness and artistic character than invites the viewer to linger and investigate further. The highly individual, botanical motifs subtly draw out other delicate nuances in the room, particularly the discreetly patterned wallpaper. Though many 19th century Serapi carpets are beloved for the striking energy of their geometric forms, this piece stylized floral lines create a somewhat different mood, contributing scalloped outlines and a majestic pointed center medallion that recall more formal weaving styles.

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Antique Persian Heriz carpets have long been among the most popular accompaniments to summer homes and mountain retreats, as their unaffected, casual artistry and warm natural colors create an atmosphere that is at once memorable and approachable. It perfectly demonstrates how an appropriately selected Persian rug can unite the various, disparate elements of a room. Flanked by a massive hearth of water-sculpted river stone, the potent natural dyes of this room-size turn of the 20th Northwest Persian village rug come into their own, releasing a dynamic yet harmonious energy that fills the entire space. Comfortable leather divans provide the perfect vantage point for contemplating the rug’s individual nuances at leisure, where its unaffected natural inspirations will gradually reveal themselves.

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This tall-ceiling glass and steel urban condominium is powerfully enlivened by the potent natural colors and striking archetypal geometry of 19th-century collectible tribal and village rugs. Antique Caucasian rugs have long been appreciated by Modernist architects and designers for their highly complementary artistic approach. Both aesthetics are deeply concerned with a viewer’s direct engagement with the essentials of color and form, unmediated by the distractions of superfluous ornament. Here, the archetypal imagery of an exceptional Caucasian piece from the prized Bidjov Shirvan substyle instantly reveals this affinity. The decorative vertical flanges of the Mies van der Rohe-inspired building next door establish instant parallels with the signature radiating ivory motifs seen in the Caucasian rug: both orient the eye with the fewest possible elements. In a clever juxtaposition, a series of stuffed Caucasian grain bag cushions sit alongside a Le Corbusier-designed LC4 recliner–both examples of form in service of function.

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This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. The exquisite coloration and graceful contours of a quintessential 19th-century Persian Bijar (Bidjar) carpet are immediately compatible within this luxurious high-mountain residence, which draws heavily on European influences in its architecture and antique furnishings. As would be expected in a grand Old World estate, the showpiece home includes numerous antique Persian carpets in the styles most avidly coveted by affluent English, French, German and Swiss buyers during the 19th-century. It is easy to see why such carpets remain so popular in grand homes: the 140-year-old Bijar (Bidjar) rug brings a poised compositional balance and genteel appreciation of natural color that supports the elegant stonework, paneling and porcelain on display, while also adding its own entirely unique aesthetic contribution.

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Featured in our Brochure, Vol. 28, No. 2. Supported by bright sunlight from an urban home’s floor-to-ceiling windows, a 19th-century Bakshaish Persian village carpet’s camelhair adds a stunning element to this San Francisco executive’s high-rise pied-a-terre. This well preserved antique carpet’s collectible quality is unmistakable. Its original geometric design takes a starring role among the constellation of eclectic Near-Eastern art and furnishings, establishing interesting relationships with each one. The Bakshaish’s subtle abrash coloration and age-old patina is reflected in the high-collectible Caucasian Khila Baku that hangs as wall art in the rear corner, as well as in the distressed wooden surfaces of the antique panel doors, rustic stool and low sofa. The intricately carved surfaces immediately resonate with the faceted geometric carpet design, which also skillfully manages light and dark space. Minimalist modern architecture provides the perfect foil to intensify this deeply personal room, blending East and West influences into an immersive and continually rewarding artistic experience. Note the two rugs hanging folded above the carved doors, ready to be unfurled for a quiet evening of enjoyment.

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An exceptional 150-year-old Ferahan Sarouk carpet establishes a contemplative, erudite atmosphere within this high-rise home office. The expansive Persian room-size rugs glows with a nuanced patina through its exquisitely time-softened natural colors. This aged hues are perfectly complemented by the enhanced lustre of age seen in the inlaid, hand carved woods of the 18th-century French antique desk. Alongside this natural, elevated dialogue between these two one-of-a-kind art pieces, the Persian carpet’s intricate botanical patterning adds its own conversation between compositional elements. Note how each part of field, stunning ivory corner pieces and majestic border explore creative variations on a common theme. Finally, the carpet’s diffuse medallion effortlessly centers the room’s activity in a structured, but unobtrusive way. Despite the grand scale of the potent medallion design, this masterful centerpiece is entirely balanced, allowing each of the room’s furnishings to be appreciated in turn.

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A virtuoso 19th century Laver Kirman carpet provides the central spark of creativity that quietly animates every aspect of this refined yet comfortable bedroom in a LEED Platinum Certified family home. The delicacy and sophistication of this expansive Persian city rug’s astoundingly detailed floral design provides an inexhaustible reservoir from which delightfully subtle distinctions emerge. The diffuse light of the room is perfectly suited for the antique carpet’s glowing, lanolin-rich wool and this incredibly intricate botanical pattern, where carefully selected areas of light and dark seem to advance and recede in the viewer’s eye, as if illuminated from within. These and other attributes are effortlessly complemented by a supporting assortment of honest, unadorned natural materials: wood, iron, leather and linen. The antique carpet’s presence enhances the inherent beauty in each of these elements, drawing attention to the fascinating differences in wood grain or the striking, sculptural solidity of the elemental iron ceiling trusses. Read more about this home in LUXE. magazine.

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The immersive artistry of a spectacular 160-year-old Laver Kirman carpet profoundly enhances the carefully orchestrated elements of this contemplative sitting area in a contemporary design home. The harmonious craft-dyed hues of parchment, celadon and claret intensify under natural light from circular skylight and window, continually offering new tones as the day progresses. When the sun sets, flickering firelight from the custom designed woodstove reveals entirely different nuances within the carpet’s intricate botanical design, to be savored at length over the course of an evening from the casual comfort of an overstuffed leather chair. Blonde wood paneling and beige ceramic tiles are given new resonance, taking on a heightened character alongside the exquisite time-softened patina of the masterful Court weaving, the result of their shared use of natural materials. Its unaffected expression of balance and harmony ensures the rug is immediately compatible within the adventurous modern minimalist aesthetic of this LEED certified home, just as it would be in a more traditional setting. Read more about this home in LUXE. magazine.

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Grand dimensions, majestic scale of motifs, and the seldom-equaled grandeur of an elegant antique color palette against a clear ivory field allow this exceptional, virtually never produced large Dorasht to become the central foundation for this spacious parlour. Thanks to the exceptionally nuanced combination of rare ivory, periwinkle and oxblood colors and a floating overscale allover design, it effortlessly harmonizes  variety of rich fabrics (including flower print upholstery, golden damask drapes and shimmering silks.) Yet, the antique rug’s majestic visual impact never overpowers, instead permitting the delicate brush effects of the small American Impressionist painting to be equally well appreciated.  As guests move about from grand piano to bridge table to wingback chair, this immersive mid-19th century art rug makes the large room seem intimate and inviting.

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The intensely creative, stylized botanical patterning of a 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet with a seldom-encountered ivory field unifies the colors, finishes and forms of the dining area of this inventive contemporary Southern California home. Drawing from its expansive, harmonious palette of rarely combined colors, the Sultanabad’s glowing neutral ground resonates immediately with the polished exotic woods of the table and dovetail-joined sliding door, then contributes warm tropical accents that, like the fresh oranges in the butlers’ pantry, seem naturally at home in the sunlit space. Abundant accents of rare teal green support the custom upholstery and lighting, but most subtly connect with the space’s natural contributors: the lush foliage of palm and orchid within the room, and the garden outside. The Sultanabad’s versatile large-scale allover pattern effortlessly accommodates this activity, adding its own elegant, keenly observed floral vinery to intensify the casually dramatic atmosphere.

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The compelling artistry of this 19th century Persian Camelhair Serab runner immediately captures the attention of both the homeowner and her guests, turning the passageway of this luxurious high-rise condominium into an inviting environment for gathering and aesthetic enrichment. This undyed Camelhair rug’s glowing palette of luxurious earth- and jewel tones perfectly complements the paired abstract paintings, and establishing an enlivened dialogue between the two creative media. The inner luminosity of extremely lustrous, supple camelhair more than compensates for any absence of natural light in the space, and harmonizes beautifully with the warm wooden bookcases and floors. Rare ivory accents appear to float in space within the enigmatic, faceted geometric design, subtly bringing out the cream-colored molding and further harmonizing the entire scene.

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Three highly complementary late 19th-century Sultanabad carpets enhance the underlying “form follows function” theme in this newly built central California oceanside home. Like the Frank Lloyd Wright-styled architecture and Craftsman hardwood furniture, the carpets’ elegant, casual allover patterns present the elements of the natural world reduced to their essentials. Intricate, tiny flowerheads reveal their own indivisible symmetry, then expand into a broader relationship with the fluid garlands and lattices of a larger design, as if seeking the light in this airy, high-ceilinged family space. Because no superfluous ornamentation is present, each balanced line and whimsical flourish of soft, nuanced color can be enjoyed comfortably and without pretense–nothing distracts from the natural materials and supreme workmanship displayed. The best 19th-century carpets often have this effect on an open floor plan, bringing together connected spaces, warm woods and fabrics and natural light into a cheerful, inviting grand space designed for living. Though the artistic heritage of each piece is well over a century old, the assemblage is fresh, contemporary and timeless.

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This beautiful master retreat is designed around suite of two beautiful antique carpets from this connoisseur’s extensive collection. A 150-year-old exceedingly fine Laver Kirman antique carpet with an extraordinarily luminous patina is the main feature of the room, while a rare-sized late 19th century Laver Kirman defines an inviting seating area.

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A beloved and highly sought after 19th-century Laver Kirman Garden Compartment Persian rug is on display in this charming bedroom. The soft neutral tones used in the bedroom allow the rich, jewel-like colors of the rug to shine, putting the focus on the exuberant floral motifs. The blossoms cascading throughout the rug create the impression of a carpet made entirely of flowers, turning this bedroom into a delightful garden retreat.

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This beautifully finished bathroom showcases the diversity of antique Persian rugs, with a small 19th-century Laver Kirman carpet fitting perfectly into the space. The elaborate carvings on the vanity are echoed by the scrolling floral vines in the 19th-century rug, pulling the space together and creating a soothing and luxurious spa environment.

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A jubilant 150-year-old Laver Kirman with a single “Tree of Life” design filling the field creates a cheerful mood in this much-used media room. The rich colors and stunning patina of the antique Persian rug ties the colors of the room together and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. With its open floor plan, the living area, kitchen and dining area of this voluminous family compound in the Northern Rockies are effectively one massive space. Its owners strategically selected this 10’ x 20’ Persian village rug from the 19th century to play the central role of defining the dining room. The rug’s abstracted botanical design and amaranth red field are the perfect enhancement of this grand family space with its plethora of rough hewn wood surfaces and exposed beams. The rug’s radiant sapphire blue border is echoed by aqua blue leather on the chair seats and backs and its ample use of rich browns further integrates it into this entirely memorable space.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. In this gracious Southern colonial interior, a circa 1910 Manchester Kashan rug using extraordinarily lustrous merino wool exerts a powerful magnetism to anchor the entire space. It draws the viewer’s eye deep into the exceptionally intricate nuances of its grand botanical medallion composition. Soft cream fabrics, ivory moldings and warm hardwoods are made even more inviting by the counterpoint of the saturated color and shimmering, lanolin-rich wool of this antique Persian rug, a perfect consonant with the antique American furniture and Dutch Delftware vases that adorn the mantle. The richness of the carpet reflects the delicacy and grace of each piece, especially the original, hand-colored lithograph from John Gould’s famed Family of Hummingbirds, a seminal 1849 work from this great Audubon-era bird illustrator.

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FEATURED IN OUR NEW BROCHURE, Vol. 29, No. 1. The hallway niche surrounding this grand piano becomes an inviting, intimate destination within the home thanks to the addition of five 19th century Oriental art rugs. The juxtaposition of the two 3×5 highly collectible Ferahan rugs (foreground) with a South Persian tribal Khamseh rug (under piano), a piece from the Caucasus Mountains (hall, left) and an early Bakshaish runner (border barely shows in upper right) is perfect for this eclectic atmosphere of art appreciation, as they call the viewer to enjoy each performance in turn. Of course, the voices of the antique Oriental rug weavers also work as a brilliant harmony, their rare hues bringing together the diffuse light of a Tiffany stained glass light box, Tiffany lamps and atmospheric oil paintings.

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The cherrywood cabinetry and streaming atrium sunlight of this spacious kitchen both find expression in the luminous naturally dyed palettes of these two diminutive, tribal Oriental carpets. Warm terra cotta tones in the expressive borders of the antique Bakshaish rug (foreground) and the 19th century Caucasian Perpedil rug (background) resonate with every wooden surface, and give the antique carpets a presence far beyond their area-size dimensions.

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Just as with people, first impressions are centrally important in homes. The time-softened, rich tones animating the all-over pattern of this antique Persian Kurdish Bijar (Bidjar) corridor rug (a size format known as “kelege”) provides an inviting introduction to this elegant traditional home. The soft green fabrics of the two occasional chairs interplays with the greens in the rug. The Persian town rug’s rare 6×16 dimensions are ideally suited for the space.  Incredibly durable Bijar (Bidjar) construction makes Oriental art carpets of this kind perfectly appropriate for a heavily traveled room such as this.

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This lovingly preserved 18th-century space becomes a delightful world of its own when combined with the handcrafted heritage of an early Persian Oriental folk art carpet. The Serapi rug’s time-softened terracotta red ground instantly harmonizes with the authentic painted wood paneling and even the dress of the little girl in the naïve portrait. This similarity is not coincidental–all three are the result of colors wrought from traditional dye stuffs in use before the modern era.

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Our clients with traditional or historical homes are drawn to 19th-century Oriental carpets for their awe-inspiring craftsmanship, emphasis on beauty and timeless grace. Many wish to emulate the preference for refined floor coverings that their estate’s original owners used 100 years ago.  A singular circa 1900 Persian Laver Kirman carpet integrates this traditional living room, establishing a lush atmosphere by which scrolling Rococo hardwood columns, Chinese porcelain vases, and richly upholstered armchairs are seamlessly supported.

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One way our clients have found to enjoy one-of-a-kind antique carpets in a bedroom is to use 1-3 of them in lieu of a large Persian rug. Known for their luxurious wool quality and delicate drawing and colors, an exquisite Mohtasham Kashan with its time-softened colors greatly adds to the ambiance in this minimalist guest bedroom. The intimate, understated artistry and calming, time-softened earth tone or pastel hues of 19th-century Persian floral rugs, such as antique Laver Kirmans, Hadji Jalili Tabrizs, and Mohtasham Kashans can provide an elegant enhancement to bedroom spaces.

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When invigorated by shimmering sunlight, the stunning color palette and stylized allover floral designs of the best antique Oriental Sultanabad village carpets impart a special energy to a room that makes it a magnetic focus — both of the décor and of a family’s social life.  The architectural structure of this mid-19th century Persian carpet’s stylized vinery recalls the minimalist, well-proportioned lines of the cherrywood chairs and the modern French doors leading to the patio.

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This image is from a whole home project in a massive lakeside family compound in the High Sierras. Only particular Oriental carpets have sufficient character to ground a voluminous space and unify the panoply of color, textural treatments, and precious art and antiques in the grandest homes.  This memorable sitting room ambitiously blends Dutch Delft tile work, shimmering marble, expertly wrought mahogany woodwork, green silk wall coverings and an antique European maritime painting. The addition of the 140-year-old Bijar (Bidjar) corridor carpet with its massive scale of design, clear complementary colors, and deep patina brings warmth and unity to the two sides of this vast parlor as it also acts as a splendid passageway rug.

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19th-century Indian Amritsar and Agra carpets have a unique ability to convey an understated nuance even in very large rugs.  The soft gold and mulberry filigree of this exquisite oversize circa 1850 Indian Amritsar rugs fills this Neoclassical sunroom with incredible lightness, perfectly mirroring the elegant painted botanical imagery of the lintel and pilasters.

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It is not unusual for antique rug connoisseurs to find every opportunity to display their woven treasures. These carpet collectors in the Western states are among the many who adorn both floors and walls. Note each 19th century tribal rug from left to right: Caucasian Gendje, Caucasian Erivan, Persian Veramin and Caucasian Chi Chi.

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The organic, rough hewn ceramic sculpture by Peter Voulkos is displayed in the entryway on top of its artistic opposite, a finely woven Persian Isfahan floral carpet. Together they set the stage for the engaging experience of interacting with this couple’s extensive and wide-ranging art collection.

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The interplay between traditional Persian carpets and modern art can create a deeply memorable eclectic environment. Here, the exquisite flowing patterns and warm, muted hues of an oversize Persian Manchester Kashan carpet create the perfect counterbalance with the graphic lines and cool colors of the Lichtenstein that hangs above it.

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These clients chose a prized 150-year-old ivory field Sultanabad antique carpet to complete their entry hall. It’s magical colors and designs can be enjoyed from the front door, coming down the stairway and from both the living room and dining room. The combination of the exquisitely preserved architecture, a standout antique French inlaid cabinet and a rare Persian carpet bestows added sophistication and grandeur to t