Traditional & Vintage Rugs

Traditional and vintage-style area rugs draw on classic Persian and oriental rug patterns, often featuring a central medallion, ornate borders, or an intentionally distressed, faded look that suggests a rug with history. These patterns work well in living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices where you want a sense of warmth and permanence rather than a strictly modern feel. A distressed or vintage-look rug also does a good job hiding everyday wear, since the faded pattern already reads as lived-in.

Blending traditional rugs into a modern room

You don't need an entirely traditional room to use a medallion or oriental-style rug; pairing one with simpler, more modern furniture is a common way to keep the room from feeling overly formal. A distressed vintage rug in muted tones works especially well in a room with clean-lined furniture and plain walls, letting the rug's pattern be the room's main source of texture. In a dining room, a traditional rug under a simple wood table adds warmth without needing matching curtains or wallpaper to complete the look.