Vintage & Antique Rugs

Some rugs are born old — and some are made to age beautifully. At Cassim Rug Gallery in Downers Grove, we carry both: genuine vintage and antique pieces with decades of history in them, and handmade vintage-style rugs with their whole life still ahead. Four generations of rug making means we know the difference — and we'll tell you honestly which one your room needs.

True vintage and antique pieces

Our showroom holds a changing selection of genuine vintage and antique rugs — one-of-a-kind pieces with the patina, softened color and character only time creates. Because the selection changes as pieces come and go, the best way to see what's in right now is to visit or call (630) 324-6567.

The vintage look, made new

Love the look but want a rug that will serve your family for decades? Our antique-washed and oxidized handmade rugs — Oushak, Heriz, Serapi and oriental designs — carry the softened palettes and worn-in character of vintage pieces, in wool that's brand new. And because we make them, most designs can be re-colored or re-sized to fit your exact room — something no true vintage rug can offer.

Honest guidance between the two

A true vintage rug is a small piece of history; a vintage-style rug is a practical heirloom-in-the-making. We'll walk you through age, condition, materials and price so you choose with clear eyes — the advantage of buying from people who make rugs, not just resell them.

We restore the vintage rug you already own

Inherited a rug from your grandmother? We repair and restore true vintage and antique rugs in-house, by hand — reweaving, fringe and edge rebuilding, moth damage, color run — and hand-wash them the gentle way old rugs require. Pickup and delivery available across Chicagoland.

See them in person — or in your home

Vintage character is impossible to judge from photos. Visit the showroom at 239 Ogden Ave in Downers Grove, or we'll bring a selection to your home — no charge, no obligation. We serve Elmhurst, Hinsdale, and the western suburbs.

Cassim Rug Gallery · 239 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 · (630) 324-6567 · Mon–Sat 10–6, Sun 12–5