Vintage & Antique

A vintage rug has something a new rug doesn’t: history. The colors have mellowed through decades of natural light. The wool has developed a patina that only comes from age and use.The pattern has a lived-in quality that no reproduction can replicate.                                                                                                             

“Vintage” in the rug trade typically refers to pieces between 30 and 100 years old. “Antique” means over 100 years. At Boga Rugs, we carry both — and we’re specific about what we mean when we use those terms. If we say antique, we can tell you why.

The practical advantage of a vintage rug, beyond aesthetics, is stability. Colors that have survived 50 or 70 years of natural aging are not going to bleed or shift. The foundation has proven itself. Dye lots that were going to fade have already faded — into something better.

Cengiz has been sourcing vintage and antique pieces for decades. The selection in our gallery changes constantly as pieces sell and new ones arrive. If you’re looking for something specific — a certain region, period, size, or color family — contact us. We know what’s coming before it goes online.