Artisan Heritage Meets Functional Length

Vintage Persian Serab Rug Runner, 2'10" x 17'6"

Rug Details

Design & Condition

Type
Hand knotted rug
Origin
Persia
Approximate Date
Circa 1950's
Main Colors
Brick red, antique ivory, coffee brown, pistachio green, sky blue
Size
2'10" wide x 17'6" long
Condition
Professionally cleaned, secure sides and ends

What arrives

One Vintage Persian Serab Rug Runner

Fit & Size

Exact Dimensions

Position this rug in long narrow spaces such as hallways or galleries to highlight its motifs and length.

Shipping & Returns

Reliable Delivery and Return Policies

Ships within 1-3 business days via UPS Ground or freight if required. Shipments fully insured and tracked.

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

30 day returns. No label or restocking fees. Item must be in transit within 3 days of receiving return label.

30 day return policy with no label or restocking fees; must ship item back within 3 days of return label receipt.
RESERVED 3x17.5 Vintage Persian Serab Rug Runner

Quiet pattern, lived-in warmth

A slender path of brick reds and antique ivory, stitched with pistachio and sky, moving like a soft hum through the house.

Found rhythm

The long line that guides a day

1950s Persian cadence

Hallways and galley spaces often feel like corridors, not rooms. The RESERVED 3x17.5 Vintage Persian Serab Rug Runner draws the eye forward with a chain of center medallions and expressive leaves, turning pass-throughs into places to linger. Its secure sides and ends and recently completed professional cleaning mean it arrives ready for in-home use, not a project. At 2'10" x 17'6", it stretches generously, bringing coherence to long planes of wood or stone.

Color that moves

Brick red, antique ivory, coffee brown, pistachio, and sky blue collect the light at different hours, shifting the mood without effort. The implied movement of the latch motifs adds a gentle pace to mornings and an easy glide to evenings. Hand knotted Serab work from mid-century Persia carries the quiet authority of time, inviting daily life to gather around it.

For the home that notices detail

Someone shaping a long entry or kitchen into a welcoming passage where pattern, history, and daily footsteps meet.

Where it lives

Lay the runner along a hallway or between kitchen work zones to link rooms with a warm, continuous thread of color and pattern.
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Old New House® Insight

Legacy of Craft and Curation

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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Customer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact dimensions?
It measures 2'10" x 17'6" (3x17.5).
What is the origin and era?
It is a hand knotted Serab rug runner made in Persia, circa 1950s vintage.
Has it been cleaned?
Yes, it was recently professionally cleaned and is ready for in-home use.
What condition are the edges in?
The sides and ends are secure.
What colors will I see in person?
Brick red, antique ivory, coffee brown, pistachio green, sky blue, and additional nuanced shades throughout the design.