The 12 Best Places to Buy Beautiful Vintage Rugs, According to Designers

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If you’re looking to make a new purchase to elevate your space, a gorgeous vintage rug is a great investment—and one that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to add. After all, squeezing in a new rug to your living room or bedroom decor is a low-stakes way to make a big change, and infinitely easier than looking to do a gut reno or even a paint job. Additionally, designers say that rugs are something you should almost always buy antique or vintage.

“Vintage rugs are incredibly versatile design choices for both traditional and contemporary settings,” says Ksenya Malina, founder of New York-based design studio Time & Place Interiors. “A vintage rug will add visual depth to your space, and the handmade quality will lend an authentic artisan touch. It will definitely have unapologetic signs of wear, but that will honestly balance out new sleek surfaces in modern interiors.”

Still, purchasing a vintage rug for your space comes with its fair share of considerations—after all, you want to make sure that it’s of good quality, and that it also fits the vibe you’re going for in your space. This is especially true when you’re purchasing one online, as you won’t be able to physically see and touch your rug before you buy. And that’s exactly why you need to know where to shop.

“While nothing compares to feeling the texture of a rug in person and walking on it to assess its comfort under your feet, there are some great online vendors offering excellent vintage rugs,” says Malina. “Expanding your search online can open up more style and size possibilities, too.” Still need some help? Below are the 12 best places to buy beautiful vintage rugs online, straight from those in the know.

ABC Carpet & Home

Established in 1857, ABC Carpet & Home expertly curates items that will bring you joy—and makes sure to fit all design styles. With a focus on craftsmanship, the store generally looks to source high-end items. However, you’ll take delight in the fact that all vintage pieces are restored to the best of their ability for a fresh look that’ll stand the test of time.

Mansour Modern

For the largest selection of antique rugs in the world, head to Mansour Modern. You'll find hand-woven treasures like this circa-1920 Indian rug; with neutral colors and beautiful flowering vines, it still endures and appeals today.

Revival Rugs

“Revival Rugs has a massive inventory and great price points, which makes it a must for me when it comes to purchasing vintage rugs,” says interior designer Arielle Mizrahi of New Jersey-based studio Arielle Mizrahi Design.

The store also lets you sort through rugs easily (by size, price point, and country of origin), so you can find the one that best suits your design style without going through a barrage of pointless pictures. And with price points of several of the rugs being in the hundreds, you might just find your new favorite sooner than you think.

Ben Soleimani

Ben Soleimani is a fourth-generation fine rug dealer, and his eponymous brand is known for its exquisite collection of antique rugs. Whether you want a fine rug from Persia or runner from Turkey, there's something for every design lover to discover here.

Elsie Green

“Elsie Green is an online home decor shop with brick-and-mortar stores in Concord, California,” says Malina, who highly recommends stopping by if you’re ever in the area. “It has a lovely collection of romantic vintage rugs, and I love their lifestyle blog, which has inspiring coverage on design.”

This small business lets the team pick out each product by hand, so if you need a recommendation, there’s nobody better to ask. Styles vary, but note that many of the vintage rugs boast warm neutrals and whites as opposed to bright colors.

Heirloom

“Heirloom in Brooklyn sells a vast collection of beautiful vintage rugs, ranging from Kurdish tribal options to Navajo carpets,” says Malina. “What I love the most about them, however, is that they offer free in-home trials. So, you can test out the rug in your place before committing to buy.”

Their generous testing policy aside, however, Heirloom also really works to help you learn about the history and construction process behind each rug, with detailed explanations and descriptions on each option available. The founders are also happy to consult via phone and email on any pieces you may be interested in, so you can rest easy on your decisions.

Upstate Rug Supply

“Upstate Rug Supply is a boutique in the Hudson Valley, whose founder hand-picks gorgeous vintage rugs from various origins,” says Malina. “I love it because it uses inspiring photography of vintage rugs in interior design projects—and these kinds of lifestyle shots can help buyers picture how a vintage rug can add style to their space.”

Each rug is carefully preserved and washed, making sure they’re in the absolute best condition possible, and you’re guaranteed to find a unique piece that’ll tick all your style boxes, whether that’s Turkish, Persian, or Art Deco styles. The constantly changing inventory means you’ll never get bored of their selections.

Valerie Fitch Design

“I love Valerie Fitch Design, which is a Brooklyn boutique with an online presence,” says Malina. “They specialize in Moroccan vintage rugs, but also textiles, home decor, and fashion.”

Malina is also quick to point out that with the rugs this company chooses, vibrant colors run amok: This helps the rugs stand out for those wanting a contemporary aesthetic with a vintage bent. The store is quick to offer more pictures and information for each rug on request, too, so don’t be afraid to ask.

1stDibs

You might need to look long and hard to find your perfect match at 1stDibs, but that’s simply due to the transparent number of options available on the site—and for most folks, that’s not a bad problem to have.

The incredibly diverse selection is just one reason why designers flock to this merchant, but there’s also the fun, flea market element: You can connect with a huge host of reputable sellers and look through all they have to offer.

Chairish

The beauty of Chairish is that if you see one item one day, you’ll likely not see it the next—but you will see hundreds of others added. These frequently changing listings have to do with the fact that the retailer adds at least 2,000 items every day, and it also connects to more than 12,000 small businesses, practicing artists, and makers. This gives you ample opportunity to look through the site and find your own dream rug.

One Kings Lane

For a more unique take on vintage rugs, One Kings Lane is a great bet. The company specializes in curating a wide assortment of the best traditional rugs, from Turkish to Navajo.

Brass Anchor Collective

“Brass Anchor Collective is a favorite because the founders really take the time to look for one-of-a-kind gems from all over the world,” says Mizrahi. If you’re looking for an original piece from across the globe without needing to fly all the way there, these vintage rugs will do just the trick.

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