Kilim Furniture
KILIM STYLE
Known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, antique and vintage kilim rugs are one of the most distinguishable types of rugs. The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but many variations of this type of textile share a common heritage and are practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere. There are Persian kilim rugs, kilim rugs from Central Asia and more.
It is difficult to definitively pin down the origins of kilim weaving, which is known as a “flatweave” or “slit-weave,” but historians believe that skilled artisans may have practiced versions of it as early as the eighth and ninth centuries A.D. in the Anatolia region of Turkey. Many of the Turkish iterations of these flat-woven rugs are recognizable for their arrangements of dazzling, flowing forms, but a range of motifs can appear in kilim rugs — abstract figures that reference rams’ horns, snakes or running water or motifs that are intended to symbolize concepts such as the tree of life or fertility. In Anatolia, women have used kilims to share narratives about their lives.
The difference between a kilim rug and most other kinds of carpets or pile rugs is in the aforementioned weave. They are made by interweaving variously colored, individual strands of wool (pure soft cotton, silk and goat’s hair are also used with the wool, albeit rarely) versus, say, the Tabriz rugs of Iran, which are hand-knotted rugs. This results in a smooth, frequently reversible surface. It’s a slit-weave because of the gap left between two blocks of color. Kilims are created on a loom, a typically uncomplicated structure mostly made of wood. Owing to the creative freedom that a slit-weave can afford its weaver, they tend to feature a range of bright, contrasting hues like reds, oranges and pinks that appear in bold combinations with deep blues and greens that are brought to life with natural dyes.
Handwoven kilim rugs are less expensive to produce and more durable than other rugs. They were traditionally used as floor coverings in mosques and yurts, as prayer rugs and saddle coverings. And these textiles are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. Because the resulting weave is lightweight, kilim rugs are well adapted for use in the hot summer months, and they are happily embraced by tribal weavers of Morocco, a part of the world that is home to many styles of rugs.
With their striking geometric patterns and provocative color pairings, kilim rugs and wall tapestries are loved by design enthusiasts and can bring charm and interest into any dining room, living room or other interior space.
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Style: Kilim
Large Wool Anatolian Kilim, 1960s/70s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A colourful , pure wool Central Anatolian kilim from 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
6.2x10 Ft Vintage Turkish Jijim Kilim, One of a Kind Hand-Woven Wool Jajim Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This attractive flat-weave rug is handwoven in fine local wool to create a sturdy floor covering. This type of Kilims (woven in the intricate "Jijim" brocading technique) were produc...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
6.4x9.6 Ft Dazzling Handmade Anatolian Wool Kilim, One of a Kind Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic hand-woven rug made to be used by the villagers in Central Anatolia. 100% organic wool. Good condition and cleaned professionally.
Ideal for both residential and comm...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
5.2x12.7 Ft Banded Hand-Woven Vintage Turkish Runner Kilim 'FlatWeave', All Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This authentic handwoven flat-weave (Kilim) from Central Turkey was made by Nomads to be used as a floor covering in their tents or summer houses around mid-20th century. It is made ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
6.3x8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Kilim with Vertical Bands Natural Un-Dyed Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-woven kilim (flat-weave) rug from Turkey with a minimalist design of vertical bands made by nomadic families in the 1960s for their own daily use. 100% natural un-dyed...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tempo Sette - Red - Design Summer Kilim Rug Contemporary Wool Cotton Flat Woven
Located in MILANO, ML
Tempo Sette - Red
This Kilim Rug is lightweight and breathable.
Available in stock, has been used once for a magazine photo shooting.
Woollen weave w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lebanese Silk and Silver Thread Panel, Late 19th / Early 20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
A rare Lebanese tapestry worked in silk and silver thread.
Category
Late 19th Century Lebanese Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Blue & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Reimagining Swedish sensibilities, this 5x7 Scandinavian Kilim enjoys a defined geometric pattern in gorgeous repetition, exemplified in rich play of earthy beige-brown with a gray-b...
Category
2010s Indian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
8.6x11.7 Ft Vintage Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Floor Covering. Gray, Orange, White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage handwoven Turkish Kilim.
The Kilim is made up of five individually hand-woven pieces hand-sewn together. A beautiful piece, a cherished remnant of the lifestyle of almost ...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Goat Hair, Wool
Antique Turkish Kilim Rug, Tribal Motifs, Striking Colour, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Turkish Kilim rug features a mix of orange, blue, red, and white dyed bands from wool and tribal motifs.
Dimensions: Height 317cm x Width 140cm.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Striped, Multicoloured Turkish Wool Kilim Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Turkish Klim rug features a stunning mix of naturally dyed wool stripes in orange, red, black & cream pigment. It originates from the early 20th century. There is some age relat...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage South American Kilim Peruvian Rug Chancay Pájaro Design
Located in Dallas, TX
78077 vintage South American Kilim rug with Tribal style 05'04 x 07'06. Emulating Chancay pre-Incan culture, this hand-woven wool vintage South A...
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Late 20th Century Peruvian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
4.2x5.5 Ft Hand-Woven Vintage Anatolian Wool Kilim Rug, Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple yet beautiful wool rug handwoven by the nomadic tribes in South Central Turkey.
Very good condition, sturdy and clean. Ideal for both residential and commercial interiors....
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Striped Area Rug, Modern Handmade Kilim Carpet Black and Cream
Located in Hampshire, GB
This monochrome style handmade rug is constructed with the best hand-spun organic cotton and wool. Minimalist in both design and colour, this rug will complement any modern or tradit...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
FI Vintage Custom Berber Tribal Wool Cocktail Ottoman / Bench
Located in thousand oaks, CA
FI custom large cocktail ottoman, perfectly upholstered in beautiful authentic vintage hand-woven heavy textural Berber Kilim organic black & na...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Foam, Natural Fiber, Hemp, Upholstery, Goat Hair, Wool, ...
660 - Antique Fine Senneh Kilim, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
660 - beautiful late 19th century Kilim Senneh with decorative design and pretty natural colors with blue, green, gray, red, pink, completely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
1880s South Asian Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery Size Rug, 4'9 x 12'6
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Kilim Gallery size rug. This vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1950s. The simplicity and boldness of these piece...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Long Runner, 3'9 x 24'2
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Kilim long runner, this vintage Turkish flat-weave Kilim was handwoven in the 1960s.The simplicity and boldness of these pieces can also give a contemporary feel and can look...
Category
20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Neutrals, Charcoal, Gray and Brown Diamond Afghan Modern Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern and casual flat-woven Kilim rug. Neutrals, charcoal, gray, blue and brown diamond Afghan Modern Kilim Geometric design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug AFG-13481, country of origin / ...
Category
2010s Afghan Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Minimalist Cream Colored Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug of Two Joined Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brown and cream horizontal stripe vintage Turkish Kilim rug of two panels, rug tu-ned-1113, country of origin / type: Turkey / Kilim, circa 1950
Made from two flat-weave panels that...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Geometric Beige Brown and Pink Wool Runner, Deco Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Turkey originating between 1960-1970, this vintage midcentury wool runner is the latest to join our midcentury Pasha collection, celebrating Turkish icon and multidis...
Category
1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Embroidered Kilim with Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven during the mid-20th century in Turkey, this designer Embroidered Kilim is decorated with geometric motifs rendered in a diamond pattern. This flat-woven Kilim contains various ...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Striped Kilim Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20537 Vintage Berber Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug, 05'07 x 12'01. Moroccan kilim rugs, crafted by diverse tribes and artisans across Morocco, are traditional handwoven flatweave rugs r...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Multi-Panel Vintage Turkish Flat Weave Rug in Pink, Blue, Green and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi-Panel Vintage Turkish Flat Weave Rug in Pink, Blue, Green and Cream
This multi-paneled, striped Kilim is an example of Provincial minimalism that has conformed to a more moder...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine Modern Geometric Multicolored Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fine modern (2015) Turkish Kilim rug. Has a multicolored, geometric patchwork design on a lightly textured field with a thin brown border along two edges. Measures 8.07x11.08.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Midcentury Kayseri Geometric Beige-Brown and Red Wool Kilim Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in Turkey originating between 1950-1960, this vintage midcentury 5 x 11 wool Kilim hails from the city of Kayseri, local to Central Anatolia with the inspiration for the Cl...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Jajim Kilim Persian Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Cicim or Jijim or Jajim: Kilims woven in narrow strips that are sewn together.
Most Anatolian Kilims are slit woven. Larger antique Kilims were woven in two to three separate sectio...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Patchwork Kilim Rug in Gray Multi-Color Stripe Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flat-weave utilizing vintage yarns, this modern Kilim rug from Rug & Kilim’s Patchwork Kilim rug collection marries inspiration from midcentury Kilim rugs with a whimsical spectrum of red, blue, pink, green, and other colorways against the placid beige gray and off-white background. The finesse employed in each distinct column of colorways is matched only by the vibrant, skillful variations of color that create the sense of movement complementing the geometry, a juxtaposition of the natural movement of a runner with the horizontal pattern for a fabulous negotiation between engaging and playfully calming aesthetic; particularly suitable for entryway and hallway flooring.
This particular 12 x 15 Kilim rug...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Vintage Karebak Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage bold Azerbaijani Karebak Kilim rug with six large crimson medallions with gold and indigo stylized flowers on a beautiful abrash indigo background surrounded by a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a beautiful stylized multicolored tree-of-life patterned field woven with incredible natural vegetable dyed wool. The bor...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then hand stitched . It has a soft handle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Berber Kilim Wool & French Linen Cocktail Ottoman/Bench
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Impeccably created one-of-a-kind by Fragments Identity in California. Custom hand-built with attention to detail. From our select vintage textile collection, authentic vintage (appro...
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1960s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Goat Hair, Upholstery, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Foam,...
Antique South East Anatolian Cicim Kilim, Mid-19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Probably one of the best of its group, in rather in good condition. A collector's item. As rare as it gets.
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then hand stitched . It has a soft handle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
FI Vintage Berber Tribal Hand-Loomed Natural Wool & Hemp Ottoman/Benches, S/2
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Set of 2, FI vintage Berber Tribal hand-loomed natural wool & hemp ottoman/bench. Custom versatile block ottoman/bench impeccably upholstered in authentic...
Category
1960s Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hemp, Wool
Nice Antique Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful early 20th century long Turkish runner Kilim with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and light colors, entirely hand woven with wool and cotton on cotton foundation.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wide Kilim Runner from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These wide runner size kilims ara called ‘Haba’ from Konya of Central Turkey. It is woven with un-dyed yarns and dates back to mid-20th c or earlier times....
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Antique Caucasian 19th Century Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique Kilim from Caucasus with nice natural colors with blue green, orange and red, and geometrical tribal design. A collectible piece, entirely handwoven with wool ...
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then handstitched . It has a soft handle.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wide Kilim Runner from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These wide runner size kilims ara called ‘Haba’ from Konya of central Turkey. It is woven with un-dyed yarns and dates back to mid-20th c or earlier times....
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wide Kilim Runner from Konya, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
These wide runner size kilims ara called ‘Haba’ from Konya of Central Turkey. It is woven with un-dyed yarns and dates back to mid-20th c or earlier times....
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Taking months or even years to create, this handwoven kilim carpet is made of wool tinted with natural vegetable dyes, resulting in a beautiful palette o...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Large Indian Dhurrie Flat-Woven Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful large flat rug from India, with a nice geometrical design and beautiful colors with green, pink, brown, yellow, blue and purple, entirely han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Wide Kilim Runner from Avars of Daghestan I Caucasus, 1920s
Located in Istanbul, TR
A wide runner kilim with soft blues from Afar peoples of Daghestan in Caucasus.
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Tiger Blue/Black, Modern Dhurrie/Kilim Rug in Scandinavian Design
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Tiger blue/black is a modern dhurrie/kilim rug in Scandinavian design. It is available in different sizes - see customization options below.
Our Swedish tiger has bold black stri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Mix Technique Kilim from Kungrad, Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
These kilims, from the region of Kungrad in Uzbekistan, are called 'Gyz Gilam' and they are mainly done in two different techniques: warp faced jajim and embroidered.
Category
Early 20th Century Uzbek Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kilim from Anatolia Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is pure wool and in good condition and heavy to sit on a floor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Neutral Anatolian Kilim
Located in Istanbul, TR
This kilim is woven with undyed wool yarns in narrow stripes and then hand stitched. It has a soft handle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Large Antique Transylvanian Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large Kilim featuring a captivating geometrical design in vibrant colors such as yellow, orange, green, and dark purple. Meticulously handwoven with wool on a cotton founda...
Category
Early 20th Century Romanian Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pure Wool Vintage Kilim from Central Anatolia, Turkey, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kilim has heavy enough body to sit on the floor. It is pure wool and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Anatolian Kilim, late 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It is in rather good condition for its age. It has been professionally. cleaned and repaired.
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ivory Yellow Indian Dhurrie Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Indian Dhurrie flat-weave in white and soft yellow
Measures: 16" x 23".
Category
20th Century Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Kilim Sivas Turkey, 19th Century - N° 698
Located in Paris, FR
N° 698 - Kilim Sivas handmade in Turkey in 19th century
High quality, beautiful graphics and remarkable finesse.
Perfect state of preservation.
Measures: 135 x 110 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkestan Antique Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with Brown, Orange and Beige Tribal Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Red, Black and Orange Diamond Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish Kilim runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave des...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Runner Rug with Blue and Orange Stripes
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring blue and orange...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Turkish Kilim Rug in Red Orange and Tribal Stripes in Green and Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design featuring...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Kilim Rug with White Stripes on Brown Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Turkish rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Kilim flat-weave design fe...
Category
2010s Turkish Kilim Furniture
Materials
Wool
Kilim furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kilim furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kilim furniture made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Ararat Rugs, Apadana Fine Rugs, and Seref Ozen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $250,785 while the average work can sell for $2,687.
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