Collectibles //
Unique and special items for collectors of woven arts.
Chinese Rugs
Discover this world of wonder – from traditional designs like Peking and NingXia to the fun and funky twist of the Art Deco movement.
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Eclectic and Earthy in NYC
Loving on this eclectic and down to earth space from our recent install in a NYC apartment.
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North China Main Hall Carpet
The oatmeal field of this North China Main Hall carpet has an overall pattern of bats, knots and shou discs…
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Variation of Mandarin Nine Lion Dog Carpet
The dominant, dark blue lion dog appears at the top of the medallion and has a wide, particularly expressive face,…
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Game Boards on Chinese Rugs
In the world of Chinese rugs we find a subgrouping in which seemingly inanimate objects are pictorially portrayed in a…
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The Shou Symbol on Antique Chinese Peking Carpets
Chinese art loves symbols! The “Shou” motif is one of the most popular symbols in Chinese art and can be…
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A Floridian Statement
We all know that a good Chinese Deco adds instant drama to a space – and in this Florida home,…
HISTORY //
Articles for historical reference.
In Design
A view into designer uses for antique carpets.
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Eclectic and Earthy in NYC
Loving on this eclectic and down to earth space from our recent install in a NYC apartment.
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Maturity at Its Finest | Pappas Miron Design
The simplicity in juxtaposition achieved by mixed styles and textures has a well traveled and educated character in this Greenwich…
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An Americana Escape | Brian Murphy
Everything’s coming up roses in this Americana inspired garden retreat in Sonoma California. You get a real farmhouse vibe from…
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Ryan Lawson | A NYC Kitchen
Ryan Lawson does it again. I mean, just WOW with that bookmatched quartzite on the walls and counters…am I right?…
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A Masculine Sense of Home
In a space that is sophisticated and minimal, eclectic and well traveled, neat and organized, and mindful of itself; a…
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A Floridian Statement
We all know that a good Chinese Deco adds instant drama to a space – and in this Florida home,…
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A Woodland Escape | Rachel Schwartz Design
In a home surrounded by greenery, and structured with nature in mind, Rachel Schwartz takes a minimal approach in highlighting…
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Home in the Hills | Heidi Caillier
In a Berkeley Hills home with incredible warmth and strength in its base elements, Heidi Caillier offsets the dark woodwork…
About Us
For more than 25 years Antique Rug Studio has offered an extensive and unusual stock – now approaching 4000 items – of Oriental and European carpets and American hooked rugs including strong representations of Oushak, Chinese, Serapi / Heriz, Sultanabad / Mahal and Indian, especially in large and uncommon sizes. All our pieces are carefully selected, primarily on aesthetic value and secondarily regarding age and condition.
We source both antique and contemporary carpets with respect to origin, design and price requirements. Our satisfied clientele includes both retail and wholesale buyers, and we are attentive to the needs of decorators and designers.