Antique

The palaces and epic estates of antiquity were unmatched in their stunning architecture and remarkable size. But furnishing such large spaces often presented a problem. In order to keep these spaces from feeling disjointed and cold, decorators often used oriental oversized rugs.

These ornate fabrics filled living rooms, dining halls, entryways, that guests were likely to see. These rugs also added warmth to bedrooms. They also fill our inventory, which we’re proud to say includes some of the rarest. And most intricate oriental rugs of the 19th and 20th centuries.

A single palace rug would demand a dedicated team of six to ten weavers able to work simultaneously. It took these teams two to five years to complete a single rug. They had to do so using a vertical loom that stood up to 30 feet in the air.

Our firm specializes in palace rugs from Persia, Pakistan and India and includes world-class antiques. Many of our antique Oriental palace and oversized rugs were woven in large cities due to their size. But we have several highly coveted pieces that were woven in traditional village styles.

If you want to give your space a formal feel, choose one of our oversized rugs from the Indian weavers of Agra and Amritsar. Rugs from these areas offer vibrant color palettes you won’t easily find in other palace rugs. Persian Lavar Kirman, Manchester, and Tabriz styles also lend a formal and elegant feel.

These antique rugs fit remarkably well into modern spaces and feel casual and cozy rather than stiff. Serapi rugs are also available, as are rare palace rugs in geometric designs.