Classic Vintage Rug Runner

RESERVED 3.5x9.5 Vintage Distressed Hamadan Rug Runner

Design and Condition Details

Staggered Botehs with Floral Motifs

Type
Hand Knotted Persian Hamadan Rug
Era
Circa 1930s Vintage
Size
3'6" x 9'6"
Design
Covered field of botehs in staggered rows with lattice orientation
Border
Bold serrated leaf and floral motif
Colors
Pale coffee brown, dusty charcoal, oxidized silver, pale slate blue, dusty copper, beige, sand, platinum
Condition
Mostly even wear with small isolated foundation areas, multiple repairs
Cleaning
Professionally cleaned
Side Finish
Original side cord selvages intact or restored
Use
Rug Runner

What arrives

One vintage distressed Hamadan rug runner

Size and Placement

Measures 3'6" x 9'6"

Place on floors in hallways, narrow rooms, or layered under furniture for added texture.

Shipping and Returns

Delivery and Return Terms

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight as needed. Shipments include tracking and insurance. See checkout for exact rates and estimates.

Ships within 1-3 business days by UPS Ground or freight as needed with tracking and insurance.

Returns accepted within 30 days. No label or restocking fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving a return label.

30 day returns allowed with no label or restocking fees. Return label must be used within 3 days, and shipment fully insured.
Vintage distressed Hamadan rug runner with boteh pattern and floral border in earthy tones

Quiet pedigree

Worn to a low, luminous pile, this 1930s Hamadan runner carries pale coffee, dusty charcoal, oxidized silver, and slate blue through a field of botehs and a serrated-leaf border.

Traces of passage

A runner that remembers

Vintage Hamadan, reserved

Hallways and kitchens ask for soul without noise. The RESERVED 3.5x9.5 Vintage Distressed Hamadan Rug Runner answers with abrash that moves like light across stone and a grounded palette that softens edges. Its even, timeworn surface welcomes footsteps and anchors the daily rhythm. Small, well-secured repairs speak to a life lived—and readiness for many more.

Grounded warmth

Patterned with staggered botehs and a bold border, this runner frames the ordinary moments—coffee carried, books stacked, a late-night return. The colors drift from dusty copper to sand and platinum, settling into any architecture with ease. Recently professionally cleaned, it arrives ready for in‑home use, asking only to be walked on.

For collectors who live with what they love

Someone seeking a hand knotted Persian Hamadan runner with honest wear, nuanced abrash, and a narrow footprint that slips into lived spaces.

Where it belongs

Lay it down a hallway or galley kitchen to guide movement and warm the room without overtaking it.
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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

Details About This Rug Runner

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures approximately 3'6" x 9'6".
What is the age and origin?
It is a hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug runner made in Persia, circa 1930s.
What is the condition?
It shows mostly even wear down to the knot heads with small areas of foundation visible, fully secured sides and ends, and multiple repairs of varying expertise.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in‑home use.
What colors should I expect in person?
Expect pale coffee brown, dusty charcoal, oxidized silver, pale slate blue, dusty copper, beige, sand, and platinum, with visible abrash adding gentle variation.