5.5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet spread flat showcasing lattice vine pattern and partial Samovar Turtle border in beige, dusty cherry red, navy blue, and ivory

Vendor:Old New House®

5.5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

$500.00 $1,605.00

The 5.5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet presents a lattice-oriented vine design interspersed with scrolled finned serrated leaves, floral cross-sections, blossoms, and buds, set within a main border featuring a partial Samovar Turtle design motif. The palette includes beige, dusty cherry red, navy blue, ivory, and other shades. This hand knotted Turkish Sparta carpet dates from the 1970s and has been recently professionally cleaned. It measures 5'5" x 7'10" and exhibits mostly even wear with some small isolated areas revealing the foundation underneath. The machine bound sides and ends are fully secured, ensuring durability.

Authentic vintage Turkish Sparta carpet circa 1970s
Allover lattice vine pattern with floral elements and a distinctive partial Samovar Turtle motif border
Color palette includes beige, dusty cherry red, navy blue, ivory, and more
Professionally cleaned and ready for home use
Size measures 5'5" x 7'10" (approximately 5.5x8 feet)
Machine bound and fully secured sides and ends
Condition shows mostly even wear to knot heads with some small isolated foundation exposure

Size: 5'5" x 7'10"

5'5" x 7'10"

Product variants

Distinct vintage Turkish Sparta carpet

Why Choose the 5.5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

Design Details and Condition

Pattern, Colors, and Wear

Style: Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet
Origin: Turkey
Era: Circa 1970s
Size: 5'5" x 7'10"
Condition: Mostly even wear with isolated foundation exposure
Colors: Beige, dusty cherry red, navy blue, ivory, and others
Construction: Hand knotted
Edges: Machine bound and fully secured sides and ends
Cleaning: Recently professionally cleaned

What arrives

One 5'5" x 7'10" Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet

Size and Placement

Dimensions and Room Role

Shipping and Return Information

Delivery and Returns Policy

Shipping Details

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground unless freight is required; freight arranged by best bid from trusted carriers. Shipments are insured and include tracking. Check out for current shipping rates and delivery estimates.

Return Terms

Returns accepted within 30 days. No label or restocking fees. Customer must send item in transit within 3 days of receiving return label. Shipments are fully insured. Contact Old New House promptly for assistance with shipping issues.

Found warmth

A room gathers around Sparta

Timeworn, never tired

Rooms can feel unfinished when everything is new and loud. The 5.5x8 Vintage Distressed Sparta Carpet brings toned-down color—beige, dusty cherry red, navy, and ivory—so furniture, books, and people do the talking. Its allover vine and lattice pattern masks daily scuffs, while even vintage wear reads as character rather than flaw.

Quiet pattern, steady soul

At 5'5" x 7'10", it lands beautifully beneath a small sofa setup, a dining nook, or a studio table—where conversation and work actually happen. Professionally cleaned and ready to lay down, it slips into the home with the ease of something long loved, grounding the space without demanding it.

For the collector of calm

Someone who prefers pieces with history, softened color, and a hand-knotted Turkish vintage look from the 1970s.

Place and live

Lay the Sparta carpet in a living area or dining nook to anchor seating and soften acoustics with vintage pattern and muted hues.

Craft and Lineage

Old New House® Legacy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures 5'5" x 7'10".

What colors are in the rug?

Beige with dusty cherry red, navy blue, ivory, and subtle accent shades.

What is the condition?

It shows mostly even wear to the knot heads with small isolated areas where the foundation shows. The 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 there anything on the back I should know about?

Rugs of this type may have painted numbers on the reverse for processing purposes.