Rugs, Carpets and Tapestries

Rugs, carpets, and tapestries are a long-standing staple in our auction catalogues at Lots Road Auctions, offering timeless appeal and value for interior decorators. With dozens of exquisite pieces available every month, our auctions present an exceptional variety of textile art—from fine antique rugs to contemporary woven masterpieces—in a wide range of sizes, styles, origins, and price points.

Our curated collections cater to every taste and interior style, making it easy to discover the perfect piece to elevate your living space or complete your design vision. Whether you’re furnishing a traditional home, styling a modern apartment, or sourcing for a project, our auctions offer something for everyone.

Auction highlights include:

Antique Persian rugs with intricate hand-knotted patterns
Decorative Kilim rugs from the Middle East and Central Asia
Rare Turkish Oushak carpets known for their soft palettes and large-scale designs
Imperial Chinese carpets with historic significance and exceptional craftsmanship
European tapestries, including Aubusson and Flemish examples
Modern designer rugs and contemporary floor coverings with bold geometric or abstract patterns

Every piece is selected for its craftsmanship, condition, and decorative value by our team of specialists who bring years of expertise in textile and decorative arts.

Whether you’re searching for a statement floor rug, a delicate wall tapestry, or a unique antique carpet to add warmth and texture to your space, you’ll find an impressive and ever-changing selection at Lots Road Auctions—one of London’s leading destinations for interior furnishings and decorative arts.

Auction Results

Here’s a selection of rugs and carpets from recent auctions, and what they went for under the gavel.

Please complete the valuation enquiry form with as much detail as you can about the piece and its provenance, along with a selection of images.

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    Charles Taylor 
 07/11/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The porters, David and Arthur, were extremely helpful. One of the pieces I came to collect was monumentally heavy. They got it in the van with a smile! Thank you both.
  
 
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 04/11/2024
 
 
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    Clare Dolman 
 31/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fun to look round the saleroom and very easy to register and bid. Staff particularly helpful and friendly. Also easy to bid online. Much better quality furniture at better prices than you'll find on the High Street and you can feel good that  you're recycling not endlessly buying new stuff.

george grimes 499

17/12/2024

Well worth going in person to bid and collect. Informative reception staff and helpful porters

Sean Lewis

Excellent experience.... nice friendly team of people in every area of the floor. Well done.

Sam Petty

09/12/2024

Everyone has been incredibly welcoming and helpful. Lots of VERY interesting things and wish we were able to buy more. We now have a lovely dining table, chairs and sideboard from you. Paul and Dave are complete stars and helped us through the process, finding what we wanted to look at and then helping pack up expertly! They went above and beyond. We will be back for more!

Cody Gordon

23/11/2024

Hernan Guerrero Alzate

11/11/2024

Charles Taylor

07/11/2024

The porters, David and Arthur, were extremely helpful. One of the pieces I came to collect was monumentally heavy. They got it in the van with a smile! Thank you both.

Jenny Goldie-Scot

04/11/2024

I have just sold two bookcases for a higher than expected sale price. A big thank you to Nick Sherwood in Valuations and Harriet Warren for responding swiftly to emails and providing clear instructions. A very good experience - thanks.

Sarah Rofe

Lots Road exceeded my expectations as a seller. They were clear, professional and efficient. I would recommend for sure

Clare Dolman

31/10/2024

Fun to look round the saleroom and very easy to register and bid. Staff particularly helpful and friendly. Also easy to bid online. Much better quality furniture at better prices than you'll find on the High Street and you can feel good that you're recycling not endlessly buying new stuff.