Most of our office rugs have a low pile that desk chairs roll over and a non-slip backing. Choose vintage Persian, floral or geometric prints for a home office or study room, from 2x3 to 10x14. Every rug here is machine washable, so a coffee spill under the desk can go straight into the wash.
Runa Washable Vintage Floral Print Beige Rugs
Selora Washable Vintage Botanical Floral Brown Rug
Alvena Washable Vintage Floral Birds Brown Rug
Fluxa Modern Abstract Print Soft Green Rug
Nexar Washable Modern Minimalism Checkerboard Blue Rug
Lepira Washable Vintage Floral Butterfly Purple Rug
Fenra Washable Modern Floral Print Green Rugs
Varda Washable Persian Floral Beige Rug
Axen Washable Contemporary Abstract Green Rug
Sorin Washable Modern Striped Beige Rug
Samiel Washable Persian Botanical Blue Rug
Rugs for Rolling Chairs
Chair casters roll most easily on a short, flat pile, which is why the printed rugs here work under a desk. The built-in non-slip backing keeps the rug from creeping as you push back and forth.
Save the fluffy Haven shag for a reading corner of the study room; its deep pile is soft underfoot but hard work for chair casters.
Rug Size Under a Desk
Pick a rug that reaches at least 2 feet past the desk on the chair side, so the back casters stay on it when you stand up.
Not every print comes in 9x12 or 10x14, so check the size list on each rug.
| Desk setup | Rug size |
|---|---|
| Small desk, chair tucked in | 3x5 or 4x6 |
| Desk and rolling chair | 5x7 or 6x9 |
| Desk plus reading chair | 8x10 |
| Whole study or library | 9x12 or 10x14 |
Washable Office Rugs
Wash cold on a gentle cycle without bleach, and follow the care label for drying. Between washes, vacuum along the chair path, where grit collects.
Rugs up to 5x7 fit a 2.2 cu ft washer, which covers most under-desk sizes, while 6x9 and 8x10 need 3.8 cu ft.
Office Rug FAQs
What type of rug is best for an office?
A low-pile rug with a non-slip backing is the easiest to live with, since chair casters roll over it and it stays put when you push back. Choose a washable one if you eat or drink at your desk.
Should you put a rug under your desk?
Yes, as long as it is big enough for the chair to stay on the rug when you roll back, because a rug that ends under the chair catches the casters. A rug also softens chair noise and footsteps on a hard floor.
How to place a rug in a study?
Center it under the desk and chair, or under a reading chair if the desk sits against a wall. Leave some bare floor around the edges so the rug frames the work area instead of covering the room.