Savvy Shoppers’ Survey

Redi-Cut Carpets
Manhattan: 208 E. 23rd St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.) 685-3626 / Westchester: Elmsford 914-347-3670 / Mt. Vernon 914-699-9588 / Connecticut: Fairfield 203-256-0414 / Brookfield 203-775-3399
Weekdays 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm.

The Edge: Top-quality remnants. § A large selection of home and office carpeting at substantial savings. Installation within two days. Priced from $15 per yard. A good source for basic carpets. Discounter. § “Depends on the location. Westport is good.” “Remaindered items are an excellent buy.”

Furniture & furnishings
Rugs & carpets
quality style service value: 38 29 35 42

Marvin Kagan, Inc.
625 Madison Ave., 2nd Fl. (58th St.)/212-535-9000
Weekdays 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm.

The Edge: Exceptional antique Oriental carpets. § Carpets in all sizes, priced from $10,000 to $200,000. Fine antique carpets, including Kerman, Serapi, and Tabriz carpets, as well as semi-antique Aubusson, Persian, and Turkish rugs and tapestries. Specializes in rugs from the 17th to the 19th century. Very expensive.

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Lovelia Enterprises
356 E. 41st St. (1st Ave.)/212-490-0930
By appointment.

The Edge: 15th- to 19th-century reproduction tapestries and rugs. § Imports tapestries and miniature rugs, including Aubusson and European Gobelins. Most are reproductions of 15th- to 19th-century designs. Also some tapestries with contemporary patterns. Good prices. No credit cards. § “Good value, lovely rugs.”

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Doris Leslie Blau Ltd.
724 5th Ave., 6th Fl. (56th & 57th Sts.)/212-586-5511
By appointment.

The Edge: Collector-quality Oriental carpets. § Exquisite antique tapestries and top-of-the-line quality late 19th- to early 20th-century carpets. Best known for her Persian carpets, but also carries Aubussons, Savonneries, and needlepoints. When Chris Whittle was amassing, this was one favorite source. No credit cards. Deluxe. § “Very nice things.” “I just love to look.”

Furniture & furnishings
Rugs & carpets
quality style service value: 44 44 44 35

Darius
981 3rd Ave. (58th & 59th Sts.)/212-644-6600
Weekdays 9:30am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm.

The Edge: Nice collection of 20th-century Oriental carpets. § Antique and decorative rugs have been sold here since 1885. Favors late 19th- and early 20th-century carpets with soft palettes and strong patterns. Expect to find Sultanbad, Oushak, and Bakshaish rugs in muted colors.

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Beshar’s
1513 1st Ave. (79th St.)/212-288-1998
Mon–Wed and Fri 10am–6pm, Thurs 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–3:30pm.

The Edge: Quality antique and new Oriental rugs. § Offering antique and new Oriental and European rugs since 1898 at prices from $800 to $80,000. Specializes in Aubusson, Chinese, Persian, and French needlepoint. Now some antique accessories also. Also rug cleaning and restoring (call 718-292-3301). Decorator discounts are given.

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Rugs & carpets
quality style service value: 48 43 48 37

Beauvais Carpets
201 E. 57th St., 2nd Fl. (3rd Ave.)/212-688-2229
Weekdays 9am–5pm.

The Edge: Quality antique carpeting. § For four generations, specializing in fine-quality antique European, Persian, Turkish, and Chinese carpets. No credit cards. Decorator discounts are given. Deluxe.

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International Furniture Rentals
345 Park Ave. (51st St.)/212-421-0340
Mon–Thurs 9am–5:45pm, Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat by appointment.

The Edge: One of the city’s largest furniture-rental companies. § Rents furniture for both home and office. Maintains a free design service. Pulls everything together with accessories. Delivery within 48 hours.

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Cort Furniture Rental
Manhattan: 711 3rd Ave. (44th & 45th Sts.) 867-2800 / New Jersey: Maple Shade 609-235-4337
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm.

The Edge: Home and office furniture rentals. § Provides accessories, electronics, and furnishings for home or office. Classic to modern styles. Delivery within 48 hours.

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Churchill Corporate Services
6 E. 32nd St. (5th & Madison Aves.)/212-686-0444
Mon–Thurs 9am–6pm, Fri 9am–4pm, Sun 11am–5pm.

The Edge: Rentals of traditional to contemporary furniture. § Rents all household items, including furniture, housewares, and appliances. Free professional decorating advice available.

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Rentals