2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat with shield-like center medallion and multi-colored border

Vendor:Old New House®

2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat

$300.00 $560.00

The 2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat features a shield-like center medallion with sharp serrated contour on an open field with corner spandrel overlays that echo the main medallion's shape. The rug is wrapped by a meandering vine and blossom main border displaying rich contrasts in navy blue, brick red, ivory, oxidized silver, forest green, sapphire blue, and more. Professionally cleaned and ready for use, this Persian Malayer rug mat from the 1940s offers a distinctive vintage presence measuring 2'3" x 2'11".

Hand knotted Persian design circa 1940s
Shield-like center medallion with detailed border patterns
Color palette includes navy, brick red, ivory, and more
Original side cord selvages mostly secure
Professionally cleaned and prepared for in-home use

Size: 2'3" x 2'11"

2'3" x 2'11"

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Vintage Persian craftsmanship with enduring character

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Exact details and fit

Vintage Malayer Rug Specifics

Item ID: 10654
Size: 2'3" x 2'11"
Condition: Areas of pile and knot heads with original side cord selvages intact
Colors: Navy blue (close to black), brick red, ivory, oxidized silver, forest green, sapphire blue
Origin: Persia
Period: Circa 1940s
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Style: Shield-like center medallion with sharp serrated contour, corner spandrel overlays,
Border: Meandering vine and blossom main border

What arrives

One vintage Malayer rug mat measuring 2'3" x 2'11"

Where it belongs

Room and Style Fit

Shipping and returns

Smooth delivery and return service

Shipping Details

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required. Tracking and insurance included.

Return Policy

Accepted within 30 days with no label or restocking fees. Customer must ship return within 3 days of receiving label. Shipments are fully insured.

A piece that knows the room

2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat

One-of-a-kind character

Entryways and work corners often feel unfinished—hard floors echo, and the eye skips past. The 2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat lands a clear focal point with its shield-like medallion and rich contrast. Original side cord selvages and visible knot heads whisper of careful hands and decades of life. Recently professionally cleaned, it steps back into the home ready for daily use.

Grounded warmth

At just 2'3" x 2'11", this vintage Persian piece slips where larger rugs can’t, yet reads as art underfoot. Navy close to black, brick red, ivory, and forest greens bring depth that softens morning light and welcomes tired feet at night. The hand-knotted Malayer vocabulary—open field, spandrels, meandering blossom border—adds a steady rhythm to rooms where people pause, pass through, and gather.

For the collector at home

Someone who favors storied textiles in compact spaces and wants a true vintage Persian mat with strong contrast and intact edges.

Place with intention

Layer it at a doorway, beside the bed, or in front of a sink to mark a daily landing spot with color and history.

About Old New House®

Steeped in Tradition and Modern Perspective

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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Need to know

FAQs About the 2x3 Vintage Malayer Rug Mat

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures 2'3" x 2'11".

How old is this rug mat?

It is a hand knotted Persian Malayer from the 1940s, vintage.

What colors do I see in person?

Navy blue that reads close to black, brick red, ivory, oxidized silver, forest green, sapphire blue, and related shades.

What is the current condition?

It shows areas of pile with some knot heads, mostly secure sides and ends, and original side cord selvages intact.

Has it been cleaned and is it ready to use?

Yes. It was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.