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Modern Persian 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Nazmiyal Collection Purple Tones Modern Rag Rug. 9 ft 2 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Purple Tones Modern Turkish Rag Rug, Country of Origin: Modern Turkish Rugs, Circa Date: Modern – Favorite colors this year include raspberry blush, dusty pink, and etherea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Rain" Modern Persian Rug, Brown and Cream, 6 x 9
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your home with the brown and cream Orley Shabahang "Rain" carpet, a signature piece from our renowned Rain Collection. This 6' x 9' hand-knotted Persian rug features a modern...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet, Red, Blue, and Green Wool 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang’s Galaxy Collection, “Magma” is a 2016 hand-knotted masterpiece woven in a village near Arak (formerly Sultanabad), Iran. Its palette—vibrant reds, deep blues, e...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Warm Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Hamadan Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76034 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 06'06 X 09'09. Delightfully distinctive, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan rug handsomely combines Mid-Century Modern style with Pers...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Tufted Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century modern Tufenkian rug with a silver labyrinth motif. This rug measures at 8'9" x 11'6".
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Red Pakistani Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Tantalizing Texture
Located in Dallas, TX
​80748 Contemporary Red Area Rug, 06'02 x 09'05. Crafted my mast​erful artisans in Pakistan, this hand knotted wool contemporary area rug is a true work of art that blends modern and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Animal Persian Carpet, Wool and Silk, Cream and Black, 9’ x 12’
Located in New York, NY
This modern 9' x 12' animal-themed Persian carpet from Orley Shabahang is part of our exclusive limited-series Animal Collection. Hand-knotted from luxurious silk and hand-spun wool,...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkoman Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61222 vintage Persian turkoman rug, 04'00 x 07'02. With its nomadic charm and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage turkoman rug is a captivating ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Transitional Modern Area Rug, 11 07 x 14 05
Located in Dallas, TX
80936 New Transitional Area Rug, 11'07 x 14'05. Serene and sophisticated, this hand-knotted wool transitional area rug beautifully embodies a modern style. The composition features a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61221 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 04.05 x 09.03. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lori Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61208 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 03.00 x 05.06. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug is poised to i...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Neutral Transitional and Modern Persian Carpet, 10 x 14
Located in New York, NY
As if rivers were cutting through a mountainous landscape, this transitional topographic floral carpet is hand-knotted, measures 9'10" x 13'7", and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Grey Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Carpet, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with interconnected floral motifs, this transitional wool carpet measures 8’10” x 11’11” and is hand-knotted using a traditional Persian weave. The carpet’s design depicts a blooming transitional flower garden, detailed with cream, gray, and steel blue formal...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, Orley Shabahang, 10 x 14
Located in New York, NY
Bask in the beauty of this 10' x 14' gray and cream modern Persian rug woven with wool and silk by Orley Shabahang. Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cr...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Gray on Gray Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, 6 x 9
Located in New York, NY
Interweaving the gap between modern interior styles and traditional Persian carpets, this simplistic two-tone gray carpet measures 5’10” x 8’8” and features an all-over geometric des...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
61094 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 03'08 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vintage Pe...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Moorish Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
61041 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'07 x 03'11. Embark on an enchanting odyssey of Moorish elegance with this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug “Washington” National Mall Map Design, 9x12
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of art, architecture, and cartography, this modern hand-knotted wool area rug “Washington” National Mall Map design, measuring 9' x 12', reimagines the historic McMillan Plan of 1901 in luxurious textile form. From the Orley Shabahang Map Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Earth-Tone Persian Faridan Rug, 05 03 x 09 11
Located in Dallas, TX
60959 Antique Persian Faridan Rug, 05'03 x 09'11. Hailing from the central Iranian city of Faridan, Persian Faridan rugs are distinguished by their geometric motifs, commonly adorned...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920 s Antique Blue Persian Shiraz Rug, 05 02 x 06 09
Located in Dallas, TX
53770 Antique Light Blue Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'02 x 06'09. Antique-washed Persian Shiraz rugs are a variation of traditional Persian Shiraz rugs that undergo a special washing proce...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Leopardess" Tribal Revival Persian Rug, Neutral Wool, 6 x 9
Located in New York, NY
Titled “Leopardess,” this cream and grey detailed carpet showcases a spotted leopard perched in a tree, surveying her surroundings for her prey. The carpet’s pile is hand-knotted uti...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet in Blue and Cream Wool, 8 x 10
Located in New York, NY
This 8’ x 10’2" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain collection, features a s...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Flatweave Persian Rug, Brown and Cream, 10 x 14
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang flat-weave collection, this signature carpet in handspun wool and vegetable dyes was created by master weaver Bahram Shabahang. Orley Shabahang works house t...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Rug in Blue and Cream Wool, 10 x 14
Located in New York, NY
Using traditional Persian weaving techniques, this carpet, titled Excelsior, measures 10’ x 14’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection. With a simple yet elega...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Persian over Dyed Gallery Rug in Shades of Dark Blue and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Persian over dyed wide gallery rug in shades of dark blue and gray, rug s12-1001, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1950 This Persian carpet with a classical comp...
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1920s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Overdyed Magenta Vintage Persian Rug 6 4 x9 8
Located in Torrance, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted overdyed vintage rug, transformed through a modern recoloring process that breathes new life into its traditional geometric motifs. Originally woven using ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76197, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950 s Persian Borchelou Hamadan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76076 Vintage Persian Borchelou Hamadan Rug, 02'05 x 03'10. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Borchelou Hamadan rug exudes timeless charm and expert craftsmanship, reflecting th...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76200, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76198, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Canyon Sunset" Modern Persian Rug, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature "Canyon Sunset" carpet from our Art Deco collection consists of handspun wool that is both organic vegetable-dyed as well as undyed. Showcasing the nat...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Rug with Abstract Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Antique Persian Rug with All Over Modern abstract Design in Teal Blue, Blue, taupe, tan, honey colors. Antique distressed Per...
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1930s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Lori Kurdish Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Masculine Appeal
Located in Dallas, TX
73305 Antique Caucasian Lori Kurdish Rug, 04'08 X 10'05. Earth-tone elegance meets masculine appeal in this antique Caucasian Lori Kurdish rug. The floral design and earthy hues wove...
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Early 20th Century Russian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Subtle Sophistication Meets Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
75259 Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05'00 X 10'04. Subtle sophistication meets Biophilic Design in this vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug. The nature-inspired design and soft...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Bungalow Charm Meets Classic Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
75880 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05'10 X 12'02. Bungalow charm meets classic sophistication in this vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug. The naturalistic forms and dramatic color palet...
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1940s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug with Traditional Jacobean Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75598 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 10’01 x 15’10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug is an exquisite example of traditional Persian artistry, featuring a mesmerizing ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Carpet Runner Hamadan Rig
Located in Dallas, TX
76051 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'10 X 10'07. Crafted with meticulous care and woven from hand-knotted wool, this vintage Persian Tuyserkan Hamadan runner boasts a design ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75832, vintage Persian Mahal rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahal rug features a centre cruciform cross-like medallion with an all-over botanical ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug for Foyer, Kitchen, Bathroom, or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75234,Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug for Foyer, Kitchen, Bathroom, or Entry Rug. This hand-knotted wool vintage Hamadan Persian rug features a central stylized floral medallion i...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mashhad Rug with Soft, Light Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51543, antique Persian Mashhad rug. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug features an all-over Herati pattern surrounded by a complementary Herati and rosette border in ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Persian Rug with a Modern Design in Gray and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Persian rug with a modern design in gray background and midnight blue highlights, rug/crv-10046449, distressed Persian rug. Measures...
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1950s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Beguiling Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
75269 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05’08 x 10’03. Biophilic Design meets beguiling elegance in this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug. The four seasons garden design and rich earthy hu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kurd Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51453 Vintage Persian Kurd Rug with Modern Industrial Style. With its rich waves of abrash and weathered patina, this vintage Persian Kurd rug features a modern industrial style. Imp...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74320 vintage Persian Kashan with modern traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan rug features a modern traditional style. A grand medallion takes centre stag...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design
Located in Dallas, TX
73277 Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design. Providing an element of comfort, artistic statement and functional versatility, th...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, Orley Shabahang, 5 x 7
Located in New York, NY
This 5’ x 7’ Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76654 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'05 x 20'05. Persian Malayer carpet runners are long, narrow rugs handcrafted in the city of Malayer, located in western...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Design in Dark Blue, Green Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Abstract Design in Dark Blue, Green & Gray & White. Measures: 9'6 x 12'8 Distressed vintage Persian Rug with Modern abstract Design in gray, Charcoal and White colors. Vintage distressed Persian rug...
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1940s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Rug with Abstract Design in Silver, Blue, Gray, L. Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Rug with Abstract Design in Silver, Dark Blue, Gray, L. Green, Taupe and White. Measures: 11 x 15'7. Distressed vintage Persian large abstract Rug with Modern Design/ abstract design in Silver, dark blue, Gray, taupe & White colors. Vintage distressed Persian rug...
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1930s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Modern Design in Shades of Yellow-Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Modern Design in Shades of Yellow-Green, White, and Red Measures: 9'4 x 13'8 Distressed vintage Persian large abstract Rug with Modern abstract Design/ abstract design in shades of green-yellow with red highlights & white colors. Keivan Woven Arts/ Rug/HAR-228, Country of Origin/ Iran, Type/antique Persian modern design/ abstract design. Vintage distressed Persian rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ref No. Mazandaran 8899
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and cotton with natural dyes. It is inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. N A S I R I ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tribal Persian Shiraz Relief Rug
Located in New York, NY
This modern Persian hand knotted rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique rug making style that is nativ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Contemporary Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal contemporary gallery carpet handmade during the late 20th century. Measures: 4' 6" x 12' 9".
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal contemporary throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 10" x 5' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 0" x 9' 11".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Style 21st Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Tribal style Persian Gabbeh room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 8' 1" x 11' 2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a modern and colorful checkered pattern. Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 8".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim long and narrow gallery format rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 9" x 10' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white. Measures: 5' 9" x 6' 4".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white. Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Find a broad range of unique Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug Kilim, Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang, and Nasiri. 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 persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $239 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $6,000.

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