I love a good vintage rug! We use them constantly in our work for many reasons – because they add a sense of history and patina to a room, because they’re tough and hide myriad sins and spills, and also because they add a dose of tradition. I’ve used vintage rugs in every room in the house – from bathrooms to nurseries – but sourcing them can be intimidating. Real antique rugs can set you back tens of thousands of dollars for a large room size rug, and vintage ones sourced through the internet can be a crapshoot – what exactly will you find when you unroll that package that shipped all the way from Turkey!? I have a rug I need to unwrap right now in my foyer in fact! But we’ve had SUCH great luck on Etsy buying direct from overseas vendors so I’m here to encourage you to do your research (read reviews, message for more pictures in natural light, etc) but know that you can find such scores!
A vintage rug layered over a wool berber custom cut (similar) in a living room
A vintage rug in Emma’s first nursery (aww I loved this room!)
We ALWAYS love a good vintage runner in a kitchen
A bolder Heriz style in this study.
Here are some recent Etsy finds that all look amazing with great prices as well – click images for links!
