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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Queen Heart Rug by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen Heart rug by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 280 x 240 x 2 cm Materials: Blossom pink wool structure rug drawn and contoured with silk This royal and r...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Brass

Moon Rug
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Moon Rug brings the mystique of the cosmos into your space, capturing the luminous allure of the moon’s surface through delicate textures and celestial motifs. Its circular focal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Moon Rug
Moon Rug
$15,000
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

Materials

Wool, Silk, Cotton

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 velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Johanna Wool Rug Sage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Inspired by the female textile artists who led the way LAYERED is launching a collection that pays tribute to our crafting heritage. During the 20th century, in times when female ent...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

GLAZE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
GLAZE was created through the exploration of layers, color, and ongoing movement. Its uneven curvature, combined with abstract leaf lines, gives it a raw yet precise appearance—like ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

GLAZE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
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GLAZE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs 
Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
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Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug Jane Says by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug 'Jane Says' by RAG Home combined with rich colors of Maroon Terracotta and Tosca Original Designed by ...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

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

Materials

Wool, Silk, Cotton

Alice Crawley Indocine Wool Rug Mellow Rose
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alice Crawley Bamboo Wool Rug is part of the design collaboration Alice Crawley x LAYERED. The rugs are made of 100% wool with a cut pile for a sharp and clean finish. The colors hav...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimal Modern Carpet "Snow Rose", ideal for Bed Bottom
By Joao Rolo
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Modern rug Snow Rose - On the wall it becomes a beautiful bed bottom, but try to putting it in front of a sofa ! Formas Collection - nr. 1295 -
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Floor Is Lava - Deep Mint Line Shaped Rug by PLACéE
Located in Milan, IT
This eccentrically shaped rug hand-tufted from New Zealand wool and Tencel lyocell embodies the aesthetic of this green-and-white rainbow, seemingly meltin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Amazing New Blue Leather Rug
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Blue Leather rug NEW 200cm x 300cm Composition: 80% Leather 20% vegetable textile fiber Colour: Blue and brown.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Leather, Textile

Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Customizable ClassiCon Monolith Rug by Eileen Grey
Located in New York, NY
Monolith is characterised by beige horizontal and vertical lines of varying lengths that elegantly accentuate the earthy dark grey background. In places, the lines cross without touching - they suggest a structure that seems to divide the rug into square spaces of different sizes. This design is based on gouaches and pencil drawings from the 1920s, which the Irish designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

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

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Sheepskin Multi-Pelt Fur Rug in Brown and Black Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 5x6 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug & Kilim—a unique series of high-pile mullti-pelt pieces that can be custom made in any...
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2010s Icelandic Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fur, Leather, Hide

Rug Kilim’s Sheepskin Multi-Pelt Fur Rug in Cream White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 5x6 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug Kilim—a unique series of high-pile mullti-pelt pieces that can be custom made in...
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2010s Icelandic Modern Western European Rugs

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Fur, Hide, Leather

Rug Kilim’s Sheepskin Multi-Pelt Fur Rug in Cream White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 5x6 contemporary sheepskin fur rug represents an exciting new collection from Rug Kilim—a unique series of high-pile mullti-pelt pieces that can be custom made in...
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2010s Icelandic Modern Western European Rugs

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Fur, Hide, Leather

Beautiful smaller Vintage Grey and Pink Modern Rya Rug Belgium, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rug is a great example of 1980s modern interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. This high quality high pile rug was designed in the 1980s and manufactured in Belgium. I...
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1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beige Chantal Rug
Located in Milan, IT
From the Sitap carpet couture Italia collection, the beige Chantal rug is all glamour and charm. Boasting a fine texture, the rug features a subtle design made with two different pil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Beige Chantal Rug
$7,890 / item
Irregular Shape with Abstract Pink Blush Terracotta Green Hey Archie by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Hey Archie Rug is made with a combination of pink blush, green and a touch of maroon. Original designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufte...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nice mid century French Cogolin rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Cogolin rug with a simple modern design and nice colours with a blue background, yellow, green, sky blue and white in design, entirely hand knotted with wool...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

AGNES Minimal Rug Handwoven Modern Kilim Wool Muted Pink Size Medium In Stock
Located in Istanbul, TR
Drawing profound inspiration from the minimalist works of Agnes Martin, this elegant handwoven modern area rug conveys a sense of quietude, inviting contemplation and serenity. Hand ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Histogram Contemporary Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
The Histogram contemporary irregular shape hand-tufted wool rug by RAG Home A reminiscent of cotton candy clouds and rainbows; an interpretation of Th...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Breakfast and Strawberry Jam Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Breakfast and Strawberry Jam' irregular shape hand-tufted viscose wool rug by RAG Home Interpreting our longing for sweet nostalgia, this rug is designed with our favourite breakf...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis NAÏF TRIANGLES handmade rug in Red by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Naïf Collection projects the designers’ sensibility for geometric shapes applied to an extremely suggestive form of sincere raw beauty. Guided by instinct rather than rigor, the coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, 1970
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique carpet by the Venetian artist and designer Renata Bonfanti is made of handwoven wool. Beautiful range in lilac and orange tones.    Labeled backside 'Renata Bonfanti. Lavinia. Copia n. 3. 6.12.62' Renata Bonfanti was a textile artist, she was influenced by the distinctive tenets of Bauhaus...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice modern French Aubusson Tapestry by « Gemmanick »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design titled «Tornado» by Gemmanick. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades yellow, , blue gre...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Artistic Rug by Boccara- Boccara Exclusive Limited Edition - Blue Saint Tropez
Located in New York, NY
-Artistic Rug by Boccara, Blue Saint Tropez -2015 -Wool with Silk border -Limited edition of 8 -371 x 348 cm, 146 x 137 in -Manufactured in Boccara workshop, Egypt, Finishing in Fran...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug Walk in The Garden-Carpet Modern Wool Grey Cream Black Line Drawings
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Walk in The Garden Grey" Our new collection, titled “ Walk in the Garden” is represented by two hand-knotted Carpets, one in Red and the other is Grey. One design, two moods. “Walk in the Garden” Collection, I was inspired by the long summer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Night Out Red - Modern Geometric Grey Wool with Red Moon and Lines carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Night Out Red" from Freedom Collection This is one of four rugs from the "Freedom Collection" which was inspired by the book from the author Ms. Yeonmi Park on her es...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

EMERALD BURST AURA – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
Emerald Burst Aura מציג צורה אורגנית מרשימה המתרחבת ממרכז רך, ויוצרת אפקט חזותי עוצמתי. גווני אמרלד עמוקים בשילוב בז' טבעי מביאים אמנותיות מודרנית ונוכחות חזקה לחלל.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

French patchwork rug by Animal fur – 178 × 119 cm - No. 1621
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1621 – Animal fur patchwork rug – 178 × 119 cm Artist / Manufacturer: — Period: Contemporary Style: Patchwork Condition: Excellent condition Material: Animal fur Width: 178 cm H...
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20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fur

Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Tappeto Design Italiano Rotondo Sfumato Beige Grigio by Deanna Comellini Ø 200cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"In-Canto Acquerello" è un iconico tappeto rotondo beige-grigio, best-seller disegnato dall'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. "In-Canto Acquerello" è u...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Other

Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Nice French Modern Tapestry with a Design of Gilles Duvert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful little modern tapestry with an abstract design from Gilles Duvert, entirely hand embroidered with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our ex...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

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 velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large New Zealand Wool Carpet La Figura After Artwork by Picasso Made by Desso
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful pure New Zealand wool carpet is based on the original painting “La Figura” of 1927 by Pablo Picasso. It was made by Desso, a pro...
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1990s Dutch Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis NAÏF GEOMETRIES handmade rug in yellow by David/Nicolas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Naïf Collection projects the designers’ sensibility for geometric shapes applied to an extremely suggestive form of sincere raw beauty. Guided by instinct rather than rigor, the coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

TWILIGHT CURVE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
Twilight Curve מציג קימורים רכים המשתלבים במעברים כהים ובהירים המזכירים את רגעי הדמדומים. שילוב הצבעים מעורר תחושת חמימות ורוגע, בעוד העיצוב המעוגל מוסיף לחלל עומק ונוכחות אמנותית שקטה
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Irregular Flower Shape with Modern Style with Shades of Pink and Purple by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Please let us know for a custom size we will make a new listing for you! Acrylic Wool with Certification from Indonesian Government provided safe for environment and SNI Standard, H...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Yarn

VALLEY DRIFT – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
Valley Drift משקף את זרימתם של עמקים וקימורי נוף טבעיים. תנועה אורגנית רכה בשילוב פלטה ניטרלית יוצרת תחושת רוגע ועומק. מתאים לחללים פתוחים או לחללי מגורים שדורשים softness ללא תלות ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

Daliesque Abstract Modern Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Daliesque Abstract Modern Wool Rug — Turkish Artistry in Motion, by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'4" × 14'2" (193 × 431 cm). A true celebration of creative spontaneity and surrealist fla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Durrie wool carpet "31 Oct" Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Carpet Name: "Sisters" The ' Sisters' carpet takes inspiration from all the strong women that make their voices heard during 2018. The faces are made in strict graphic form, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Capsule Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 14'1" × 18'2" (429 × 553 cm) A contemporary, bold, geometric, hand-knotted wool rug. It displays allover geometric shapes on an ivory-be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nice modern French screen printed Aubusson Tapestry by « Gemmanick »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite design titled Dusk « Crépuscule » by « Gemmanick ». This limited edition masterpiece, screen printed by hand in the...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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 velvet on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Cotton Rug Geometric Rug by Dieter Sieger for Gebhan Edition "Tros" 1990
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
modern rug by Dieter Sieger marked 2000/168 like new, never been on the floor still the tag on the rug.    
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1990s German Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Knoll International carpet collection Model No. 8 Eye of Sigrid Wylach, 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
Very rare carpet from Knoll International, collection Model No. 8 Eye of Sigrid Wylach. This round, very soft carpet with a 2cm pile made of pure, high-quality wool is a real eye-cat...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Tudor Style Flatweave Runner, with Crests and Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exciting addition to the contemporary Rug & Kilim collection, this 3x14 Tudor style flatweave runner rug features crests and floral patterns in green, beige/brown and blue, across...
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2010s English 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

Materials

Silk

Vanilla Fraise Abstract Irregular Round Shape Hand-Tufted Rug by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' Vanille Fraise ' contemporary irregular round shape hand-tufted Viscose wool rug by RAG Home Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya from RAG Home Hand-tufted with mixed Methods and C...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

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

Materials

Silk

Nanimarquina Earth Rug in Hand Spun Jute in Terracotta 200x300cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

cc-tapis The One Rug by Alex Proba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Cotton

Union Jack Patchwork Rug. Handmade from Vintage Turkish Rugs British Flag Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This striking Union Jack patchwork rug is a bold reinterpretation of British heritage design, meticulously handcrafted from authentic mid-20th century Anatolian rugs. Each vintage fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

cc-tapis Feathers Round 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

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.