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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug in the style of Le Corbusier.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Wool Rug
Wool Rug
$8,500
Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

cc-tapis Feathers Freeform by Maarten De Ceulaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 252.00...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Cotton

New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

The Floor Is Lava - Eolian Blue White Shaped Rug by PLACéE
Located in Milan, IT
Stimulating in its asymmetrical design of blue and white stripes, this hand-tufted rug combining New Zealand wool and Tencel lyocell belongs to "The Floor Is Lava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

cc-tapis Swarm Round by Marlene Houissoud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived by Marlene Huissoud as an Undyed collection, swarm expresses the designer’s desire to defy the role of design in society and challenge the properties of natural resources. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Extra Large Tres Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra large 'Tres' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional Indian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Felt, Cotton

Wool Rug Window Plane IRL Silk Johanna Ulfsak Contemporary Design, Nepal 2019
Located in Vienna, AT
Johanna Ulfsak (1987, Talinn), IRL (in real life) 2019, dimensions circa 90" x 78", weight 13kg A dreamy one-of-a-kind high-quality 150 knots/cm2 (970 knots per square-inch) rug mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Trendy Shiny Rug 70 V
Located in Milan, IT
Eclectic, bold and bright, the Trendy Shiny 70 V is the perfect solution if you are looking for a solid-colored rug with a big personality. It takes pride of place in the bedroom, li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Shade Hand-Loomed Outdoor Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Shade' Hand-Loomed Outdoor rug for Nanimarquina. The 'Shade' collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt elegantly into one another and speak for themselv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Polyester

Jensin Okunishi Studio Arched Himalayan Wool and Silk Desert Feels Rug
Located in Decatur, GA
This unique hand-knotted Himalayan wool and silk area rug brings together soft geometry and color in one carefully balanced composition. Detail is added by carving around each shape'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Dentelle Hexagon by Claude Cartier Studio from CC-Tapis
Located in Carson, CA
Dentelle Hexagone designed by Claude Cartier Studio for cctapis So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns givi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
QUINTON is a layer of shell — a shell from another city. A flowing ellipse from which black curved lines stretch across sand and stone tones. Like wave paths etched in matter. The ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
QUINTON – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
EOS Area Rug Tufted Wool
Located in Istanbul, TR
Named after the Greek Goddess of the Dawn, EOS is a tufted area rug, calling for interaction with its softness and warmth. The material choice is a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Other

Teklan Frame Wool Rug Mullberry Sky - Handtufted rug in Blue and Burgundy
Located in Stockholm, SE
This product is part of the Prism Palette collection, an exclusive collaboration between LAYERED and the Scandinavian visionary artist and designer Tekla Evelina Severin, known as Te...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice vintage French Cogolin rug modern design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Cogolin rug with beautiful modern 60’s or 70’s design and nice colours with white field colour and purple, pink and red in design, entirely hand knotted with wo...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mathias Hahn Capas 1 Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Modern Style HandTufted Rug Combines in Mustard Purple Blue and Gray by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Cherry Wine Carpet is a combination of Mustard Purple Blue and Gray into one Modern design with Irregular Shape Original Designed by RAG Home Jakarta...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

BLOOM – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
BLOOM is designed as an eruption of nature—organic layers unfolding on top of one another, like a spectacular bloom between shade and light. The graphic lines are precise, yet the co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

BLOOM – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
BLOOM – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
New Modern Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical modern design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand Tufted Rug by Artistica Atoll, Tisca Switzerland 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Add a touch of modern elegance to any room with this vintage Tisca rug. Made in Switzerland in the 1980s, this rug will brighten up any space. Measuring 240 cm long and 170 cm wide, ...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Rotazioni B Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individual kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Cotton

New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Irregular Shape Shaggy Maroon Blue and Beige Rug by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Crosses Circulation' Contemporary irregular shape shaggy maroon blue and beige rug '' by RAG Home Original Designed by RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tuft...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

"Opal Variation" Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca France 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Elevate your interior design with the Opal Variation Artistic Hand Tufted Rug by Tisca France. Made from 100% New Zealand wool, this 1990s rug (size: 140x200cm) offers a perfect blen...
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1990s French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Plain Grey - Wool Modern Geometric Flatweave Black Grey Cream Beige Boxes
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Plain Grey" This carpet is woven on a hand/loom in a technique called 'tip shear' which gives a beautiful texture and a soft feeling on the surface. This surfaces is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Alexander Calder – "Cercle jaune", French Modern Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
- 64 × 76 in, 163 × 192 cm - Unknown Edition Size - Artist’s signature woven on reverse - Manufactured by Marie Cuttoli, Paris - Provenance: Private French Collection Marie Cuttoli ...
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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Plain Green - Geometric Green Beige Grey Flat Weave Wool handwoven carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Plain Green" This carpet is woven on a hand/loom in a technique called 'tip shear' which gives a beautiful texture and a soft feeling on the surface. Carpets CC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nani Marquina Ceras 1 Rug 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina 'Ceras 1' Rug for Nanimarquina, Spain. Current production. The Ceras collection is the result of a comprehensive study of color by hand-tracing with crayons. An intuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Abstract Hand Tufted Wool Rug Pastel Colours by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
To fly away like a kite in the sky? Ain't that the fantasy. To have a piece of said fantasy in technicolor? This rug will fulfil that dream to your imagination - and your space. Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Minotti Alps Rug Black Sheepskin Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This "ALPS Rug" crafted by Minotti Studio, epitomizes grand elegance with its plush pile. Constructed from black sheepskin sourced from New Zealand, renowned for producing the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Sheepskin

LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
LUNA is a tribute to the moon—a body that illuminates without burning. Its crescent shape and harmonious composition in white, cream, gray, and light blue give the Rug a soft yet cap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
LUNA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk, Cotton

Luxury Round Hand Knotted Butterfly Nepalese Rug. Wool Silk. Dark Brown
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Spirit in the Sky" Discover the Butterfly Rug from the Spirit in the Sky Collection, a new series of handmade area rugs from Nepal. Each rug's design is hand-drawn by Sergio, ensur...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Tres Vegetal Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres Vegetal' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and jute, 'Tres Vegetal' is a traditional Ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Jute, Felt

Tisca Tiara "Apfel Baum" Hand Tufted Rug by Frederic, France 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
A unique, hand-tufted Tisca rug from the 1980s, which is a beautiful example of the era’s iconic, artistic pieces. The rug features a distinctive, stylized apple tree motif with vivi...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-Tapis Pulse Tempore Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

cc-tapis Noir Blanc Les Arcs Collection by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis launches the Les Arcs Collection by French designer and architect Charlotte Perriand featuring 5 new rug designs and unseen archives in an all-encompassing exhibition curated by Dan Thawley, editor in chief of magazine “A magazine curated by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tisca Forster Hand-Tufted Wool Rug – 1980s France
Located in Debrecen, HU
Elevate your interior with this striking vintage Tisca rug, a true masterpiece of 1980s hand-tufted craftsmanship. Measuring approximately 160x240 cm, this rug features an expressive...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ege Rya Scandinavian rug in a Fiery Abstract Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 9x12 Scandinavian rug is a rare Ega Rya rug in the new additions to Rug & Kilim’s classic collection. Hand-knotted in lush, high p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Scandinavian Summer - Modern Tufted Yellow Wool with Snake and Bugs carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Scandinavian Summer" This is a hand-tufted carpet with a playful motif, inspired by the Scandinavian summertime when nature wakes up with 'bugs' and 'snakes' Carpets...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Stamverband Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Stamverband Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 5'4" × 7'1" (162 × 215 cm) This contemporary hand-knotted rug was made using only the best available materials. It immediately...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mustard colour Dhurrie Wool Rug by Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Yellow" Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl. She uses bold colours and geometrical forms to create besp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Extra Large Tres Texture Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Extra Large 'Tres Texture' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool and felt, 'Tres Texture' is a traditional Indian flat-weave Dhurri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Felt

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

Blue Layered Rug - Residue Wool Rug Cobalt
Located in Stockholm, SE
Residue Cobalt Rug is a unique, big rug with one organic stripe that makes a difference in the height. With its structured wool and the high and low cut, Residue can be an art piece ...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Jensin Okunishi Studio Punch Drunk Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Decatur, GA
The Genkan rug collection is designed to inspire small moments of joy in everyday rituals. In a Japanese home, the genkan is a space to remove your shoes—and perhaps your worries—bef...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Rug - Unique Modern Geometric Yellow Black Grey White Wool Rustic carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Light Hole" Runner This Afghan carpet is hand knotted from hand spun and naturally dyed wool. It has a strong yellow color. The yellow is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Interior Orange - Geometric Beige Peach Brown Wool Patterns by Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Interior Orange" Hand knotted from New Zealand wool with embossed features. Distinct geometrical shapes in warm colors. The forms are embossed to create a modern impression. Carpets CC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bits in Space by Faye Toogood from CC-Tapis
Located in Carson, CA
Bits in Space by Faye Toogood Techniques - Hand-knotted Materials - 100% wool Qualities - C (60.000 knots/sqm) Manufacturer is CC-TAPIS Size: 230 x 300cm / 90.55" x 118.11" *Sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Overflow Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Cotton

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Ultimate Undyed Round Natural by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Residue Wool Rug New Pearl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Residue Bone White Rug is a unique, big rug with one organic stripe that makes a difference in the height. With its structured wool and the high and low cut, Residue can be an art pi...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

SELENE Area Rug Tufted Wool and Viscose
Located in Istanbul, TR
Named after the Greek Goddesses of the Moon, SELENE is a tufted area rug, calling for interaction with its softness and warmth. The material choice...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Other

cc-tapis Rug Ultimate Bliss Gold Round by Mae Engelgeer for Duplex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches “Gold is Bold" project: a unique collaboration with cc-tapis to celebrate boldness. The iconic Biss rug collection designed by Mae Engelgeer and hand knotted in N...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Cream Wool Rug Lines Green Circle in Silk by Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Escape" from Freedom Collection This is the third hand-knotted carpet out of four in the "Freedom Collection " that takes inspiration from Yeonmi Park's novel about h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Geometric Custom Hair on Hide Rug Pastel by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Geometric custom hair on hide rug pastel by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'9" × 10'3" (297 × 312 cm) This magnificent contemporary rug is a result of our professional approac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Hide, Goat Hair

Agnes Contemporary Area Rug Handwoven Ivory and Beige size Medium
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by Agnes Martin's delicate lines and the Japanese philosophy of Ma, AGNES contemporary handwoven area rug collection conveys a sense of simplicity and elegance. Its minimal ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Rug Fuga Scene 3 by Cristian Mohaded
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Modern western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern western european 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 western european 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 western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include cc-tapis, Nanimarquina, The Rug Company, and Deanna Comellini. 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 western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $16,480 while the average work can sell for $3,528.