A vintage Turkish rug infused with delicate floral scrollwork.

Exact Details and Fit

Features and Condition

Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet Details

Type
Hand knotted Turkish rug
Era
Circa 1960s
Size
5'1" x 7'11"
Design
Scrolling vines and floral motifs
Colors
Silver, platinum, dusty black cherry red, charcoal
Condition
Mostly even wear, minor distressed foundation areas
Edges
Fully secured, machine bound sides and ends
Cleaned
Professionally cleaned
Origin
Turkey

What arrives

One Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet, size 5'1" x 7'11"

Dimensions and Style

Carpet Size and Design

Order and Delivery

Shipping and Returns

Shipping Details

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Shipments are insured and include tracking. Contact Old New House for assistance with shipping issues.

Returns Policy

30 day returns allowed with no label fee or restocking fee. Customer must ship item within 3 days of receiving return label; shipments are fully insured.
5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet with scrolling vines and flower motifs

Softly timeworn, quietly grand

A hush of silver and dusty cherry frames a garden of scrolling vines—meant for rooms where conversation lingers.

A lived-in heirloom

Sparta, 1960s

A thousand flowers, seen through patina

Rooms can feel unfinished without a single, grounding gesture. The 5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet settles the space with a calm field of vines and a mellowed border, its palette of silver, platinum, charcoal, and black cherry red reading as neutral with soul. Even wear to the knot heads and small areas where foundation peeks through add character rather than noise. Recently professionally cleaned, it’s ready to roll out and live with.

Quiet pattern, steady presence

At 5'1" x 7'11", the scale suits conversation areas, bedside landings, or a studio corner without overwhelming them. The hand-knotted Turkish construction carries decades of life, so the eye reads history where it might otherwise see blank floors. Fully secured, machine-bound sides and ends offer reassurance for daily use. It’s a focal point that invites shoes off, coffee down, story on.

For those who collect atmosphere

Someone who wants a vintage Turkish rug with gentle distressing, subtle color, and authentic 1960s Sparta patterning to anchor a lived-in room.

Where it belongs

Layer it under a small sofa and chair grouping to warm the conversation zone without crowding the room.
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About Old New House®

Heritage Rug Sourcing and Conservation

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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Customer Questions

FAQs about the 5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 5'1" x 7'11".
What colors will I see in person?
Silver and platinum ground with dusty black cherry red in the border, plus notes of charcoal and softer accents throughout.
How would you describe its condition?
It shows mostly even wear to the knot heads with a few hard, isolated areas where the foundation shows through; sides and ends are fully secured and machine bound.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
Is it an authentic vintage piece?
Yes, it is a hand knotted Turkish Sparta carpet from the 1960s; the reverse may have painted processing numbers.