Grey is the most versatile colour in our vintage collection. A grey vintage rug acts as a calm base for the whole room: it works with white walls and pale wood just as well as with dark furniture, leather or bold colour accents. That is why grey is the first choice for Scandinavian, minimalist and modern interiors, and for anyone who doesn't want to commit to a colour.
Our grey vintage rugs are hand-knotted Persian carpets, usually 20 to 50 years old, which we recondition in our own workshop: after gentle cleaning the pile is sheared short and the rug is over-dyed in shades of grey. The original pattern stays faintly visible underneath. That is the distressed look you cannot get from a new rug. Every piece is one of a kind in its own grey, from pale silver to deep charcoal.
The most popular sizes are 200×300 cm and 250×350 cm for living rooms and 170×240 cm for bedrooms and dining rooms. Every rug has its own video, which shows the real shade more accurately than the pictures. Free EU shipping and 30-day returns.
Grey is a neutral tone that effortlessly combines with all colours. With a grey sofa, choose a clearly lighter or darker grey rug so there is a contrast for the best results.
No. Because each rug is over-dyed individually and the old pattern shows through, every piece has its own tone, from warm stone grey to cool blue grey. The video shows the real shade more accurately than the pictures.
The over-dye is permanent. As with any wool rug, years of direct sun can lighten it slightly. For many customers that is part of the vintage charm.
As a rule of thumb, at least the front legs of the sofa should sit on the rug. For a normal living room that usually means 200×300 cm or larger. Our size filter shows all matching grey rugs instantly.