Vintage 3.5x9.5 Northwest Persian rug runner with Herati patterns and figural motifs in rich earthy and blue tones.

RESERVED 3.5x9.5 Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner

Vendor:Old New House®

RESERVED 3.5x9.5 Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner

$4,610.00

A hand knotted Northwest Persian rug runner from circa 1920, featuring a richly detailed Herati design with vibrant corner spandrels and diverse figural motifs including human figures and animals. Its varied color palette includes dark chocolate brown, charcoal, madder root red, and dusty beige. The carpet is professionally cleaned and presents intact or restored selvages with secured sides and ends, exhibiting expected size variation between ends. A piece for those who appreciate vintage textiles with complex motifs and a storied appearance.

Size approximately 3'7" x 9'6" with minor conventional variation
Decorative motifs include human figures with a signature and date cartouche
Colors include dark chocolate brown, madder root red, powder blue, terracotta, and more
Condition notes: areas of pile and foundation visible, with some knot heads
Professionally cleaned and ready for placement indoors

Size: 3'7" x 9'6"

3'7" x 9'6"

Product variants

A vintage textile with distinctive historical and decorative character.

Details and Fit

Intricate design and nuanced condition.

Precision and Provenance

Style: Northwest Persian
Design: Herati pattern with corner spandrels and figural motifs
Colors: Dark chocolate brown, charcoal, madder root red, powder blue, dusty beige, sand, chestnut, terracotta, copper, dark navy blue
Size: Approximately 3'7" x 9'6" (ends measure 3'4" and 3'7" respecting typical variation)
Condition: Areas of pile, knot heads, intact or restored original side cord selvages
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Era: Circa 1920
Origin: Persia

What arrives

One antique Persian rug runner measuring approximately 3'7" x 9'6"

Appropriate for hallways, entryways, or narrow spaces that complement its length.

Dimensions and Suitability

Place in a narrow corridor, entryway, or aligned with furniture suites to highlight the runner's intricate motifs and colors.

Shipping and Returns

Purchase and Delivery Info

Ships via UPS Ground within 1-3 business days. Freight shipping arranged as needed. Insured with tracking.

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground; freight shipping by trusted carriers arranged for large orders. Tracking and insurance included.

30 day returns accepted; customer responsible for timely return shipment within 3 days of label receipt. No restocking or label fees.

Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery with no restocking or label fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label. Shipments fully insured.

A corridor of memory

RESERVED 3.5x9.5 Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner

One-of-a-kind narrative

Hallways and kitchens often feel like pass-throughs. This 1920s Northwest Persian runner slows the pace with an allover Herati field and borders alive with symbols and small surprises. Human figures and four‑legged creatures surface as you move, turning a long stretch of floor into a place to linger.

Color that settles the room

Its grounded palette—dark chocolate, charcoal, terracotta, chestnut, and cool powder blue—works with bare floors and timeworn wood. Variation at the ends and restored selvages speak to age and care rather than flaw, inviting real daily use. Professionally cleaned and ready, it feels like a story you can walk across.

For the collector at home

Someone who wants a narrow vintage rug with character, patina, and a rich, detailed pattern in a 3'7" x 9'6" format.

Where it lives

Lay it along a hallway or galley kitchen to bring warmth, color, and pattern to a high‑traffic path.

Old New House®

Legacy of Curated Rugs

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

Purchasing Details

What are the exact dimensions?

It measures approximately 3'7" x 9'6"; one end is 3'4" and the other 3'7", which is within normal margins for its type and age.

What is the design and color palette like in person?

It features an allover Herati field with rainbow‑like corner spandrels and borders that include small human figures, animals, and serpents. Colors include dark chocolate brown, charcoal, madder root red, powder blue, dusty beige, sand, chestnut, terracotta, copper, and dark navy.

What is the condition?

There are areas of pile, knot heads, and foundation with most side cord selvages intact or restored. Sides and ends are fully secured.

Has it been cleaned?

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

Is it vintage and hand knotted?

Yes. It is a hand knotted Northwest Persian rug runner made in Persia, circa 1920s.