Detail of RESERVED 7x16.5 Vintage Fine Distressed Malayer Carpet displaying concentric starburst medallions and henna plant motifs in terracotta and blue tones

RESERVED 7x16.5 Vintage Fine Distressed Malayer Carpet

Vendor:Old New House®

RESERVED 7x16.5 Vintage Fine Distressed Malayer Carpet

$16,270.00

A hand-knotted Persian Malayer carpet from the 1930s, displaying concentric starburst medallions and henna plant panels in a palette ranging from terracotta and rust to pale sea foam green. Condition includes even wear with expertly restored areas and intact or restored original side cord selvages. Sized 7'1" x 16'7", this carpet has been professionally cleaned and prepared for in-home use.

Features a double-tiered finial design and scalloped outer border
Rich color range with terracotta, dusty sky blue, beige, and chestnut hues
Circa 1930 vintage with original and restored construction details
Professionally cleaned and ready for placement
Condition notes include faint foundation visibility due to wear and multiple restorations

Size: 7'1" x 16'7"

7'1" x 16'7"

Product variants

Vintage Persian Malayer Heritage

Details and Condition

Detailed Craftsmanship and Patina

7'1" x 16'7" Hand Knotted Carpet

Type: Hand knotted Persian carpet
Size: 7'1" x 16'7"
Motifs: Starburst concentric medallions, henna plants in trellis pattern
Color palette: Terracotta, rust, dusty sky blue, beige, antique ivory, pale sea foam green, chestnut, pale copper
Era: Circa 1930s
Condition: Even wear with faint foundation showing, restored side cord selvages, multiple large expert repairs
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned

What arrives

One vintage hand-knotted Persian Malayer carpet

Where It Belongs

Long-Run Rug for Spacious Rooms

Shipping & Returns

Reliable Delivery and Fair Returns

Ships within 1-3 Business Days

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight required. Freight handled by trusted companies with best bid. Shipments include insurance and tracking. Contact Old New House for shipping issues.

30-Day Returns with No Fees

30 day returns. No label fees or restocking fees. Return label and transit must be initiated within 3 days of receipt. Shipments are fully insured.

Quiet grandeur

The long room finds its center

Lived-in ornament

Large, echoing spaces can feel unfinished and cold. The RESERVED 7x16.5 Vintage Fine Distressed Malayer Carpet lays down color and pattern in a measured tone—terracotta, pale sea foam, chestnut—so the room reads as one. Its even wear and abrashes let it sit comfortably with contemporary pieces without shouting. Fully secured sides and ends bring calm to high-traffic paths.

Soft structure

At over sixteen feet, the runner-like proportion anchors galleries, long living rooms, and dining stretches with a continuous story. Concentric medallions and a trellised field guide the eye, encouraging conversation to gather and move. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready for in‑home use, so the only thing left is where to place the first chair.

For the keeper of long rooms

Someone shaping a generous hallway, loft corridor, or double parlor who wants patina, color nuance, and a hand‑knotted Persian Malayer from the 1930s.

Where it lives

Lay it through a wide passage or along the length of a living-dining sequence to connect seating, shelves, and art into one path.

Heritage of Craft

Old New House® Lineage

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.

Explore Old New House®

Common Questions

About This Malayer Carpet

What are the main colors I’ll see in person?

Terracotta and rust lead, with dusty sky blue, beige, antique ivory, pale sea foam green, chestnut, and pale copper appearing throughout.

How would you describe its condition?

It shows even wear to the knot heads with faint foundation visible, fully secured sides and ends, and multiple large areas of expert restorations accounting for up to four square feet.

Has it been cleaned?

Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use.

What are the exact dimensions?

Approximately 7 feet 1 inch by 16 feet 7 inches.

Where and when was it made?

It is a hand knotted Persian Malayer carpet made in Persia, circa 1930s vintage.