Vintage Rugs | Vintage Carpets | Vintage Persian Rugs

Vintage Rugs: Authentic Traditional Beauty from 30-80 Years Ago

Vintage rugs are handmade Oriental rugs between 30 and 80 years old. These pieces represent authentic traditional weaving before the industry shifted toward fashion. Oriental Rug Exchange offers a curated collection of vintage carpets from Canadian estates.

The Era of Traditional Craftsmanship

Vintage rugs represent tradition in its purest form. These pieces feature traditional colour palettes and authentic designs that have been passed down through generations. Weavers followed centuries-old patterns and techniques.

The 1980s changed everything. New York dealers transformed rug production from tradition to fashion. Rugs began being made to match furniture and trending colours. Vintage Oriental rugs come from the era before this shift. They showcase authentic cultural heritage in every knot.

Our Diverse Collection

We currently stock a wide selection from across the Oriental rug-weaving countries. Vintage Persian Tabriz, Qum, Nain, and Hamadan represent Persian excellence. Our inventory includes Chinese rugs, Indian rugs, Pakistani rugs, and Afghan rugs. This diversity offers collectors a remarkable array of choices.

Quality That Has Stood the Test of Time

This collection is in excellent condition. All pieces have received expert vintage rug cleaning. The advantage of a vintage carpet is the lustrous pile that develops over decades. Authentic designs showcase traditional motifs and colours.

These are the best rugs from their era. They survived in excellent condition, while lesser pieces deteriorated. Their continued beauty validates the original weaver's skill.

Why Collectors Choose Vintage

Collectors and decorators seek vintage rugs for their natural beauty and lustrous piles. Unique designs offer character that new rugs cannot replicate. Each vintage piece tells a story through its patterns.

Vintage rugs are often more affordable than their modern counterparts. New rugs carry huge retail markups. Antique rugs are rare and expensive. Vintage carpets offer the sweet spot: authentic traditional quality at accessible prices.

Proven Estate Provenance

Our vintage rugs come from Canadian estates with verified histories. Clients downsizing part with treasured pieces. People who inherited rugs they cannot use seek new homes for their heirlooms. Homeowners redecorating refresh their spaces.

This estate provenance validates quality. These vintage Oriental rugs were valued enough to be kept for decades. That proven durability matters tremendously.

Expert Authentication

Our vintage rug experts identify the country, city, village, or tribe that created each piece. We accurately determine the age or era of each vintage carpet. Over 50 years of expertise backs every piece in our collection.

Rare and Collectable Pieces

Our vintage rug collection features many rare and collectible pieces. Each vintage rug is a truly exceptional find. Oriental Rug Exchange stocks a full range of sizes from 2' x 3' to oversize 12' x 18' and larger. All pieces are very reasonably priced to sell.

Try Before You Buy

The best way to shop for our vintage rugs is on the website. Browse our collection at orientalrugexchange.com. Find the vintage rug that you think may work well in your space. One of our expert staff members will bring it to your home for viewing. We call it our Try Before You Buy policy. See how the piece looks in your actual space before making a purchase.