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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Peach and Greige Chevrons
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors toget...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from an exciting new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Grey and Blue Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Custom Kilim Design in Gray with Green and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on clas...
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Rug Kilim’s Custom Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on clas...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige with Brown and Light Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic panel...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Slate Gray with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x13 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Green and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x13 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Blue Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Orley Shabahang "Taar" Modern Persian Rug, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature Persian carpet was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. The carpet is hand-knotted in our signature Cheshmeh weave, using wool from ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Mustard Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x15 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Mustard and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic pane...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim in Blue with Gray Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Clas...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Custom Kilim Design with Beige-Brown, Black and Off-White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green and Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on class...
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Midcentury Handmade Persian Kashan Art Deco Style Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco style modernist accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 5" x 6' 11".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown, with Beige and Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim in Brown with Beige and Blue accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black, with Brown and Green Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10×14 Kilim in Black with Brown and Green accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim. On the design: Connoting a m...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Rust Tone Orange and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim rug is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug Kilim. On the design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, in Teal and Seafoam Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x11 Kilim in Teal and Seafoam accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim. On the design: ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Green, with Beige Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10×14 Kilim in Green with Beige accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim. On the design: C...
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Vintage Persian Mashad Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad modernist rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Grey with Brown and Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Re...
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Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco carpet with a modernist geometric pattern in a starburst of colors.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black Beige Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x10 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on Classic panel-weaving, our lates...
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Vintage Persian Kerman Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kerman modernist rug handmade during the mid-20th century, 10' x 13' room size rug. Measures: 9' 8" x 12' 11".
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Grey Gold
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Orange with Gray-Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x10 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Cream Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray Cream
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Green with Subtle Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige Black
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our lates...
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Vintage Persian Veece Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece modernist carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Vintage Persian Veece Rug
Vintage Persian Veece Rug
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink and Beige Chevrons
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique tha...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Custom Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on ...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Gray and Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x8 piece is from a bold new line of contemporary rugs by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: This new addition to “Re...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x7 Persian rug is a new addition to the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. This particular reimagines the style of anti...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim in Blue with Mustard Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel weaving. These photos represent an 8x12 rug...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic p...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green with Teal and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic panel weaving. This edition enjoys chartreuse green with teal and pink...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Red Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel weaving. This particular piece enjoys a rich play of red with beige, gray, and black undertones in stripes and columns with a gorgeous textural approach unique to this line. It’s a work of meticulous craftsmanship that explores traditional styles in a most creative fashion—as much an artisan piece as a cozy rug...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Greige with Blue Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” con...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Black with Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” conno...
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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Ochre with Beige and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4 x 5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classi...
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Gray on Grey Modern Wool Persian Carpet, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
In soft and contrasting shades of gray hand-spun wool, this contemporary Persian carpet titled "Badu" measures 8’11” x 12’5” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Dream Collection. Insp...
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Orley Shabahang "Bucolic" Gray and Green Contemporary Wool Persian Rug 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
Titled Bucolic, this hand-knotted contemporary carpet bridges the gap between traditional Persian carpet weaving and modern interior design. Measuring 9’2” x 12’1”, Bucolic utilizes ...
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Serene Indian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A serene contemporary handwoven Indian rug with an all-over lattice and floral pattern woven in wonderful shades of blue and cream.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Crisscross Linear Pattern in Taupe, Ivory Sand = Contemporary Hand-Loomed Rug
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary hand-loomed rug features an expressive crisscross design of ivory and sand-toned lines cutting across a warm taupe ground. The layered linear elements create a dyna...
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Modern Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional Oriental Inspired wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'9" × 18'5" (388 × 561 cm) This contemporary rug was modeled on the fabulous carpets from Tabriz. Being pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century Very good condition Measurements: 365 x 274 cm Ziegler rugs are inspired by the design of classic Persian rugs to give every interior an ...
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Contemporary Hand-Loomed Rug – Organic Pattern in Taupe, Cream, and Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary hand-loomed rug features an abstract organic pattern with cloud-like forms rendered in a soft gradient of cream, beige, and earthy taupe. The design evokes a sense ...
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Contemporary Hand-Loomed Rug – Geometric Faceted Design in Cool Blue Tones
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary hand-loomed rug presents a crisp geometric design composed of large intersecting triangular facets in soft powder blue, slate, ivory, and steel. The angular composi...
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21st Century Persian Tabriz Modern Accent Rug by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Tabriz Accent Rug handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 4' 10" x 6' 8"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Contemporary Bright Indian Ikat Wool Rug in Blue, Gold, Gray, and Cream, 4 x 6
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bright Indian Ikat wool rug in blue, gold, gray, and cream, measuring 4' x 6', transforms a centuries-old textile tradition into a vibr...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 6x8 Blue Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 6x8 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been m...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 12x18 Kilim in Beige and Brown, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim. On the design: Connoting a modern take on classi...
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Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

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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