RESERVED 9.5x15 Antique Halvaie Bijar Carpet with intricate medallion and floral arabesques in soft colors

RESERVED 9.5x15 Antique Halvaie Bijar Carpet

Vendor:Old New House®

RESERVED 9.5x15 Antique Halvaie Bijar Carpet

$17,165.00

Oversized center medallion rug featuring detailed dragon style arabesques and germinating plant motifs atop a covered Herati main field, in a palette of ivory, blues, reds, saffron, cream, aubergine, and dusty rose. Sized at 9'8" x 14'11", this circa 1890's Persian Halvaie Bijar carpet shows areas of pile wear, knot heads, restored selvages, and professional cleaning, ready for in-home use. The carpet exhibits a blend of repairs and mending alongside one dog-eared corner and localized raised warp on its reverse.

Hand knotted Persian Halvaie Bijar rug, circa 1890's
Oversized shield-like center medallion with large finials
Colors include ivory, sky blue, navy, madder root red, saffron yellow, aubergine, dusty rose
Condition with restored and secured sides, cleaned professionally
Size: 9'8" x 14'11"

Size: 9'8" x 14'11"

9'8" x 14'11"

Product variants

Historic Persian rug with intricate design

RESERVED 9.5x15 Antique Halvaie Bijar Carpet

Exact details and design elements

Design Features & Condition

Type: Rug
Style: Antique Persian Halvaie Bijar
Origin: Persia (circa 1890's)
Size: 9'8" x 14'11"
Colors: Ivory, sky blue, navy, powder blue, madder root red, saffron yellow, cream, aubergine, dusty rose
Condition Notes: Areas of pile wear, knot heads, restored selvages, dog-eared corner, localized raised warp on reverse
Cleaning: Professionally cleaned
Design: Shield-like center medallion, large scale finials with germinating plants, dragon style arabesques

What arrives

One Persian Halvaie Bijar carpet, professionally cleaned and restored as described

Size and room placement

Dimensions and Fit

Lay flat on a clean, level floor space in a room with ample area to appreciate its full size and design.

Shipping and return information

Delivery & Returns

Shipping

Ships within 1-3 business days. Delivery via UPS Ground or freight by best bid from trusted companies. Shipments include tracking and insurance. For detailed rates and options, see checkout.

Returns

30 day returns accepted. No label fee or restocking fee. Customer must initiate return within 3 days of receiving return label. Shipments fully insured. Contact Old New House promptly for assistance.

A hush of color

Where the day comes to rest

One medallion, many stories

Large rooms can feel adrift—furniture floats, conversations scatter, and the eye has nowhere to land. The Antique Halvaie Bijar’s shield-like medallion and layered borders draw the room together with calm intention. Its palette—ivory, sky and navy blue, madder root red, saffron, and aubergine—tempers scale with warmth. Restored sides and ends make it feel settled, lived-in, and ready.

Grounded and gathered

At 9'8" x 14'11", this vintage Persian piece sets a generous stage for long tables, open salons, or a library where feet find pattern underfoot. The covered Herati field and dragon arabesques reward slow looking while holding up to daily movement. With recent professional cleaning and a history of careful repair, it arrives prepared for real life—slight eccentricities included.

For the keeper of rooms

Someone shaping a generous living or dining space who wants color, age, and a single anchor that quietly ties it all together.

How it lives

Lay it in a main living room or dining hall to center seating and soften acoustics while the borders frame the arrangement.

Legacy and Makers

Old New House®

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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Questions about the carpet

FAQs

What are the exact dimensions?

Approximately 9 feet 8 inches by 14 feet 11 inches.

What is the overall condition?

It shows areas of pile, knot heads, and foundation, with secured sides and ends; one corner is dog-eared and there are localized raised warps on the reverse, with various historic repairs and mends.

Has it been cleaned recently?

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

What colors read most prominently in person?

Ivory and powder-to-sky blues are balanced by madder root red, with notes of navy, saffron yellow, cream, aubergine, and dusty rose.

Is the border and medallion intact?

Yes—the oversized central medallion with large finials and the multiple floral borders are present, with much of the original side cord selvages intact or restored.