What is a vintage rug?

Vintage rugs are real old hand-knotted rugs. Most rugs are older than 50 years and mainly come from Turkey. What is special is that we only sell real handmade vintage rugs. Many online shops sell imitation rugs that are not handmade. At Lavinta, every vintage carpet is unique. How wonderful it is to have a real handmade vintage rug in your home?

Before a vintage rug is available for sale in our shop, it is subjected to an extensive selection and quality process. We only include the best carpets in our collection, so you can enjoy your beautiful rug for years to come.

As mentioned, we select our vintage rugs directly at their origin in Turkey. We work with various traders in Turkey with whom we have been doing business for years. Each carpet is cleaned very thoroughly and restored where necessary. Then the carpet feels like new and is actually ready to be sold. A vintage carpet may be old, but it has a great appearance and feels like new.

Suitable for any room

Vintage rugs are particularly popular. This popularity is due to the versatility of vintage carpets. They are suitable for any space and available in any size. From living room to office and from bedroom to kitchen. You will be surprised how much a vintage carpet transforms your space into something special.

Dare to go for color

Vintage carpets are not all available in the original color. The colored vintage rugs are completely hip. These are original handmade rugs in a trendy color. Vintage rugs come in all kinds of colors and sizes. We have yellow vintage carpets, green carpets, but also red, purple and gray carpets. You can also transform the children's room into something special, for example. A pink vintage rug looks great in a girls' room and a blue vintage rug, for example, looks very cool in a boys' room.

Infinite designs

Vintage rugs have been made over the years in many different designs. Would you have vintage rugs with an oriental design with a clear edge. Floral patterns are also often used in rugs. Other rug designs include geometric patterns, stripe patterns, or simply no pattern. The choice is truly limitless.

Real vintage rugs don't have to be expensive

Many people think that real hand-knotted carpets are expensive. A hand-knotted rug takes much more time to make than an imitation rug from a machine. This may cause the price to be slightly higher, but this is not necessarily the case. Making an average vintage rug can easily cost a few months of labor. Yet vintage carpets do not have to be expensive. We offer our rugs at the best possible price. And then you have a real hand-knotted carpet in your home with a unique look. No machine carpet can compete with that. Moreover, a real carpet lasts much longer.

Large range and updated weekly

We receive new vintage rugs every week. So visit our site regularly so you don't miss your carpet. There is only one copy of each rug available, so don't wait too long, sold is sold.

The powerful appearance of recolered carpets

Everyone loves color! That is exactly why you can always find recolored carpets in our collection. Recolored? Yes: super beautiful vintage rugs that have been given a new color. The rugs are used: they are at least 30 years old and come from Turkey. The rugs are bought there or exchanged for a new rug. The renewal process can then start. How is it done??

First the rug is shaved. Some of all the wool is removed. The carpet is then washed and, if necessary, repaired. The rug is then given a dye bath, giving it its new color: yellow, green, orange, pink, blue,... Everything is possible! To ensure that every piece of wool is dyed, the carpet is washed in the bath for about 10 minutes. This specific method of dyeing ensures that the original pattern of the rug remains perfectly visible. After the dye bath, the rug is given time to dry completely. The edges of the rug are then thoroughly inspected. Damaged edges are restored where necessary and festooned on the rug.

Something for everyone

The rugs were originally handmade by Turkish housewives. The size of the rug was adjusted to the size of the living room: the larger the room, the larger the rug. The patterns in the rug are all applied manually, making each rug unique. Recolored rugs are available in all sizes, all colors and in a wide variety of patterns, making both classic and modern rugs available.

Which color should I choose?

Due to the wide range of colors, it may be difficult to choose which color is most suitable for your interior. The so-called “safe” colors of beige, gray, black, brown or blue are often chosen. These colors are often easy to combine with all kinds of other colors. To ensure that you make the right choice for the color of your recolored carpet, we have a few tips for you:

• view the colors in good daylight
• don't always go for the same color, it can become monotonous
• add contrast to your interior
• don't be afraid to experiment; playing with colors and contrast is inspiring and can lead to new ideas.

Or go for a neutral rug, such as gray? These are the advantages of a gray rug:

A gray rug is easy to combine

This is perhaps the most important advantage: gray can be combined with many colors. The shade of gray you choose determines the atmosphere that a room radiates. For example, the combination of dark gray with a beige or pastel shade provides a special contrast. A light gray rug in combination with anthracite or dark gray furniture creates a chic look. If you have a room with a lot of light that you want to influence as little as possible, then a light gray rug with a neutral pattern will provide warmth and coziness.

Available in many different types

Gray carpets are available in a wide variety of sizes and shades of gray. The vintage carpets are made from 100% wool and hand-knotted in different patterns. Each rug is therefore unique. A patchwork rug can be put together entirely according to your wishes, even if you want to combine the gray with other colors. 

A gray carpet is timeless

Gray is one of the colors that has stood out positively in Western interiors for many years. Gray can be easily combined with both modern and classic interiors in different styles. With a plain gray rug you create peace in your home, while a vintage rug with a pattern provides a classic touch. In addition, gray ensures the connection of different elements, so a gray rug can provide unity and balance in a room.

A gray dress fits everywhere

You don't have to limit yourself to your living room with a gray vintage rug: the rug also looks great in the dining room or bedroom. With gray you can give any room the look you want. If you want to make a room radiate luxury? Go for a combination of anthracite with beige. If you want to make a room look a bit more spacious, then choose a light gray rug. For a more intimate atmosphere, it is best to buy a dark gray rug. There is a suitable vintage rug for every living space.

Vintage carpets

At Lavinta you can find a beautiful authentic rug. Create a unique vintage look for your home or office. We have a wide selection of modern, classic, vintage and Persian carpets with an authentic look. Or choose from our beautiful patchwork rugs. Our products have a vintage retro look and are all handmade. This makes each of our rugs unique. We only sell the best quality and our products undergo a strict selection process. Most of our carpets come from Turkey and we work with traders we know well. Each carpet is extensively inspected and then restored. This way your carpet is ready for a new life. We only go for the best quality so that you can enjoy your purchase endlessly. A beautiful retro carpet from Lavinta is the most sustainable option.

Vintage rugs in different colors

Because each carpet is unique, they come in a wide variety of colours, sizes and different designs. We have something for everyone. We have rugs in calm colors, but you can also contact us for a bright color to give your interior a boost with a vintage look. Our range also includes all kinds of patchwork rugs. Or choose between a nice retro pattern of flowers or stripes. A Lavinta carpet can be used anywhere. Give your bathroom, bedroom or living room that wonderful vintage look. A vintage rug is handmade and can therefore sometimes be a bit more expensive. However, we always try to offer our products at the lowest price. And then you have something! A beautiful unique carpet, with an authentic look that will last forever. We receive new rugs every week, so keep a close eye on our website.