A vintage Persian rug with century-old character

3x3.5 Antique Malayer Square Rug Details

Century-old design and condition

Exact Details and Fit

Type
Hand knotted Persian Malayer rug
Size
3' x 3'7"
Design
Diamond medallion, palmette end finials
Border
Meandering vine inner and outer borders, boteh main border
Colors
Ivory, beige, fuchsia red, cherry red, coffee brown, sky blue
Condition
Even wear with minor loss on one outer border
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned, ready for use
Vintage Date
Circa 1910's

What arrives

One 3x3.5 Antique Malayer Square Rug

A traditional accent for compact spaces

Design and Placement Fit

Place in small living areas, study corners, or layered under furniture for added texture

Shipping and Purchase Information

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight by best bid; shipments insured with tracking included

Returns

30 day returns with no label or restocking fees; item must be returned within 3 days of receiving a return label
3x3.5 Antique Malayer Square Rug with diamond medallion and ornate borders in warm tones

Small rug, big presence

A square of history: ivory lattice, cherry and fuchsia borders, and a diamond medallion that settles a room with quiet warmth.

A lived-in treasure

Antique Malayer, close to the ground

Centennial character

Rooms often need a grounded accent that feels collected rather than new. The 3x3.5 Antique Malayer Square Rug brings time-softened color—ivory, sky blue, coffee brown, and red—into tight footprints like entry corners, bedside, or studio thresholds. Its even wear and faintly peeking foundation read as honest patina, not fuss. Fully secured sides and ends make it easy to place and enjoy.

Quiet pattern, human scale

The diamond medallion and meandering vine borders draw the eye without shouting, helping small spaces feel considered. The square-ish format lands furniture and footfall neatly, creating a pause where people come and go. Recently professionally cleaned, it’s ready to live with now—no waiting period, just texture and story underfoot.

For the collector who lives with pieces

Someone who favors vintage Persian character in compact rooms and appreciates softened reds and neutrals with visible age.

Where it belongs

Layer it at a doorway, beside a bed, or beneath a reading chair to warm the immediate footprint with pattern and age.
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Meet the Maker

Old New House®

Old New House® brings a generational eye to hand‑picked vintage and antique rugs. Dave draws on a four‑generation line on his mother’s side and a five‑generation lineage on his father’s side in designing, manufacturing and importing hand knotted rugs dating to the mid‑1800s. Together with Melissa—who photographs and edits every listing—they curate each textile and also make one‑of‑a‑kind furniture and pillows. Operating from a flagship showroom in the NYC suburbs and balancing family life with two young children, they prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and the decorative story behind each piece. If you want authentic hand‑knotted construction presented with thoughtful photography and considered editing, Old New House® offers highly curated, sustainable‑luxury choices that sit comfortably in modern interiors.
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Common Questions

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 3' x 3'7".
What is the age and origin?
It’s a Persian Malayer rug, circa 1910s vintage.
What colors should I expect in person?
Ivory and beige ground with fuchsia and cherry reds, coffee brown, sky blue, and related softened tones.
What is the condition?
Even wear to the knot heads with faint foundation showing, loss to one outer minor border on one end, and fully secured sides and ends.
Is it ready to use on arrival?
Yes. It has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.