Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Modern Marble Floral Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern marble floral silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm).
There are very few décor elements, next to lightning and paint, that have impact as strong as a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Beach Pebbles Handmade Aloe Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Beach Pebbles handmade aloe silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'5" × 13'9" (408 × 419 cm)
The beauty of this contemporary area rug lies not only in its origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary European Inspired Tibetan Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary European inspired Tibetan handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 14'10" (304 × 452 cm).
This monumental modern rug, although presently made, relies on trad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Wool Runner with Geometric Lattice Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Wool Runner with Geometric Lattice Design by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 3'6" x 8'6" (106 x 259 cm).
A testament to minimalist elegance and tactile richness, this modern wool run...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Tibetan Geometric Rug in Art Deco Style by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tibetan Geometric Rug in Art Deco Style by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 6.0" × 9.3" (182 × 281 cm).
This exquisite modern Tibetan rug is a masterclass in subtle sophistication, bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hand-Knotted Silk Runner – Subtle Cloud Motif in Ivory by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 4'7" × 14'1" (139 × 429 cm)
This contemporary silk runner is a testament to artisanal craftsm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Watercolor Impression Rug – Hand-Knotted Silk
Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Watercolor Impression Rug – Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'0" × 15'0" (365 × 457 cm).
Evoking the fluid beauty of watercolor art, this abstract modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Human Cirlce: Inferno carpet, Handknot in Wool, 200 Kn, Veneziano
Di Virgilio
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Gianni Veneziano and Luciana Di Virgilio have also explored the deeply symbolic valence of the sphere, however using it as the space for a humanistic reflection on the infinite confr...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dodecaedro Carpet, Limit Ed, Handknot, 200kn, Wool+Bamboo Silk, Lanzavecchia+Wai
Located in Milan, Lombardy
From Polyhedra series by Lanzavecchia+Wai, Dodecaedro brings back an ideal and perfect three-dimensional solid to a two-dimensional dimension, on the surface of the carpet, recreatin...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Annapurna Green Carpet, Hand Knot, Himalayan Wool, 60 Knots, Bartoli Design
Located in Milan, Lombardy
This rug is hand knotted in Himalayan undyed wool.
The combinations of the 9 colors of the Himalayan Undyed line create a rug inspired by the fractured rocks of the Tibetan plateau,...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carnival Carpet, Handtufted in Wool and Viscose, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Carnival is a handtufted carpet in wool and viscose designed by Kiki van Eijk.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Other
Pienovuoto 1 Carpet, Handtufted, Wool and Viscose, Rosapaki
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An elegant and refined rug, perfect for any space
Handtufted in wool and viscose, this carpet is available 3 variations
Size: 200 x 300 cm
Design by Rosapaki.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Other
Thanks a Bunch Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 150 Knots, Studio Job
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Thanks a bunch is designed by Studio Job.
It’s a hand knotted rug at 150 knots per square inch. The shape is round and the size is 220 cm. The pile height is 5 mm. It is manufactured in Nepal.
This rug is a demistification of the Classic gift for women...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neruda Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool and Silk, 150 Kpi, Matteo Ragni
By Matteo Ragni
Located in Milan, Lombardy
A carpet like a sheet of paper lying on the ground, to be read like an open book on the floor of a living room, together with family, friends, or in company with oneself. The nodes become three-dimensional pixels, words to make the voice and the soul vibrate. A poem about all, he hears all the objects that surround us, the author, Pablo Neruda...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Terra Incognita, Grypho Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 200Kpi, Faberhama
By Faberhama
Located in Milan, Lombardy
In some areas of the world, barriers and borders divide populations, pointing out differences, be they national, cultural or social. Along the same boundary line two distinct identit...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Brass
Arlecchino Carpet, Hand Knotted in Wool, 100 Knots, Donata Parruccini
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Shades of rich red and vibrant blue introduce this luxurious heritage piece where the geometric style is beautifully complemented by the hand knotted technique used to complete the d...
Category
Early 2000s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Human Circle Paradiso Carpet, Handtufted in Wool
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Gianni Veneziano and Luciana Di Virgilio put at the center of their creation the man, placing him inside a vortex, a Dante's circle that sucks him in the underworld. Circular in shap...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,612 / item
21st Century Modern Contemporary Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Modern contemporary rug woven with pure New Zealand wool and silk. The art nouveau palm design and neutral color palette make this rug the perfect complement to a minimalist, modern ...
Category
2010s Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Modern Abstract Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Modern abstract rug woven with pure New Zealand wool and silk. The unique design and neutral color palette make this rug the perfect complement to ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary
Bow Tie
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary 'Bow Tie' Carpet
Two levels, cut pile and loop. Salu wool (cut pile) + Nettle (loop).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary
Boggeri
Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary 'Boggeri' Carpet
Cut pile and loop technique.
Bleached New Zealand wool (pile) and un-dyed Nettle fibers (loop).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$19,500
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Nixon Natural 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite handwoven rug hails from the masterful artisans of Pakistan, where generations of weaving expertise and a profound appreciation for the art of rug making come together...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Wave Chili 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Kerchief Shadow 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Brickwork Vanilla 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Arrows Natural 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from India, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chinese and east asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Keivan Woven Arts, and Odegard Carpets. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $636 and tops out at $11,125 while the average work can sell for $4,125.
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