How To Source Affordable Vintage Runners
One of my favorite items to source for my own home as well as for photo shoots are vintage rugs. They instantly add so much character, depth, and texture to a space - and give a home that well traveled look. It can be tricky to find good vintage rugs, and even harder to find ones that don’t cost a fortune. But I have a few tricks that will help you and handpicked a gorgeous selection of 15 neutral vintage runners - most of them under $200 with free shipping!
Exactly How I Source Vintage Rugs
There are so many great rug sellers online - particularly those based in Turkey or Morocco, where rug-making traditions go back thousands of years. If you’re looking to find the most affordable, direct to consumer prices, my favorite source is Etsy, and the best tool at your disposal are their search filters! My first step is to enter '“vintage Turkish (or Kilim, or Oushak) rug” into the search bar. Then I narrow it down into the right categories: Home & Living > Floors & Rugs > Rugs > then scroll down to Rug Type (rectangle, runner, area, etc.) and select from there.
Next, I select keywords to narrow my search: antique or vintage, free shipping, price range, material (wool is my choice), style (Turkish, Anatolian, Oushak) and several color choices - beige, brown - I like black too! I don’t enter dimensions since many are measured in metric anyway. I add the rugs that catch my eye to my Favorites, then go back to narrow down my choices and check sizing last.
To save you time, here are some design styles I’ve sourced for you:
15 Neutral Vintage Runners
I’ve chosen a gorgeous selection of neutral rugs becasue I find their color doesn’t overwhelm or dominate a space, and will compliment most interiors. Most of the rugs I’ve sourced below have been professionally cleaned and from my own experience purchasing from these sellers, arrive from overseas in about a week!
If your favorite is sold out, try using these categories
I’ve sourced and curated for you!
Vintage Turkish Runners • Muted Color Vintage Runners
Vintage Moroccan Runners • Vintage Oushak Runners
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