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Modern Western European 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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

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.    
Category

1990s German Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

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

Materials

Wool

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

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...
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1980s German Vintage 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

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

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

Materials

Wool

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

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

Materials

Silk

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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wool

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Nani Marquina Ceras 2 Rug 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina 'Ceras 2' 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

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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Silver Alyssa Patchwork Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Alyssa is a hand knotted nautical rope rug, suitable for both outdoor and indoor use. In its patchwork version, the rug has a spiral development, with solid a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Mathias Hahn Capas 2 Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' 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

Materials

Wool

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 200 x 300cm in Ochre
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Luxury Round Hand Knotted Butterfly Nepalese Rug. Wool Silk. Peach
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 ...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

The Floor Is Lava - Fire Line Angled Red White Rug by PLACéE
Located in Milan, IT
This intriguing rug from "The Floor Is Lava" Collection showcases warped lines melting like lava flows. Its eye-catching, angled white silhouette and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 170 x 240cm in Ochre
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Devotion Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The devotion rug takes the iconic imagery of the sacred heart from the Catholic tradition and applies it to the world of fashionable home furnishings. Handmade from pure bamboo silk,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Devotion Rug
$2,815 / item
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

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Materials

Cotton

Rug Kilim European Style Needlepoint Rug in White and Yellow Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 12x16 transitional rug is an addition to the European rug collection by Rug & Kilim, affectionately named for the inspiration hailing from time-honored nee...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina Earth Rug in Jute 200 x 300cm in Cream
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ariadna Miquel and Nani Marquina 'Earth' Rug in Jute. New, current production. Created with jute, this hand-knotted rug with tight loops evokes the textures of the Earth, appealing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Begüm Cana Özgür Haze 1 Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Begüm Cana Özgür 'Haze 1' Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Haze emerges from the reflection on the meaning of contrast and harmony that arises in the c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Contemporary Two-Tone Kilim, Cream White with Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 6x10 contemporary Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sand Brianne Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Oozing essential chic, the Sand Brianne rug creates an elegant calm in a classic space. Hand loomed in Himalayan wool and viscose, the rug features a shiny center with a matte-effect...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile, Wool

Sand Brianne Rug
$3,345 / item
Vintage Arraiolos Runner Rug in Blue With Floral Patterns, From Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool circa 1950-1960, this 6×24 vintage needlepoint runner is believed to be among the sought-after Arraiolos rugs of Portugal. On the Design: The rug features deep b...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Memento Collection Ortho by Yabu Pushelberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis and the North American design studio Yabu Pushelberg unveil memories through artisanal craftsmanship presenting the new Memento Collection. A collection of seven hand-knotte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Style Irregular Shape Carpet Flowers Pattern by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern style Irregular shape carpet with flowers pattern 'Sally&Molly' by RAG Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with ...
Category

2010s 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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Rug Fuga Scene 2 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

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina Re-Rug 2 in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina Re-Rug with 50% recycled wool in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Re-Rug arose from the decision to use the surplus wool accumulated by our su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish 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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rug Grey Wool Modern Geometric Black Cream Large Carpet Handmade line with pile
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. The surface is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Begüm Cana Özgür Haze 5 Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Begüm Cana Özgür 'Haze 5' Runner Rug 80x240cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Haze emerges from the reflection on the meaning of contrast and harmony that arises in the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Rug Inky Dhow Green by Bethan Gray
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

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Rug Inky Dhow Green by Bethan Gray
cc-tapis Rug Inky Dhow Green by Bethan Gray
$10,240 Sale Price / item
14% Off
Rug Behind - Geometric Afghan Wool Carpet Cream Pink and Black Hand knotted
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Behind" Behind is made of hand spun and natural dyed Afghan wool, which gives an abrashed and rustic look. The lines are juxtaposed to give a behind effect. Carpets ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan 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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

Materials

Wool, Silk

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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

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

Murano Swirl Round Black Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Actualization of the invisible lines a whirlwind traces, the raised design characterizing this rug allows to appreciate it with both eye and touch. A combination of wool and cotton w...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Dominus Vapor Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Dominus vapor is a square rug made from 100% fine Tencel. Its Minimalist, elegant, handloom style consists of concentric squares created using the cut and loop technique. It goes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Dominus Vapor Rug
$2,320 / item
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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Large Tres Texture Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
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 Dhurrie rug....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

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.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Nani Marquina Re-Rug 3 in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina Re-Rug with 50% recycled wool in size 300x400cm for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Re-Rug arose from the decision to use the surplus wool accumulated by our su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

6.4x10.3 ft Modern Handmade Area Rug in Yellow, Floral Patterned Turkish Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Category

1960s Turkish Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug Kilim’s Reindeer Pelt Rug in Beige-Brown and Cream Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 3x4 contemporary reindeer pelt rug originating in Norway represents an exciting new collection of rare pieces from Rug & Kilim—each a comfortable and stylish addition t...
Category

2010s Norwegian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Fur, Hide, Leather

Teal Caravaggio Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A geometric design and alluring blue tone come together in the teal Caravaggio rug from the Sitap Carpet Couture Italia collection. Hand loomed, the rug is made with threads in different lengths to create a subtle triangular pattern. Inspired by industrial styles, the carpet pairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Teal Caravaggio Rug
Teal Caravaggio Rug
$1,925 / item
Tres Stripes Hand-Loomed Runner Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres Stripes' hand-loomed runner rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt, Cotton

Beautiful Rainbow Vintage Turkish Konya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish Konya rug with Mid-Century Modern vibes. Measures: 4' x 5'1''.
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20th Century Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Murano Swirl Rectangular White Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Hypnotizing in its concentric, raised design inspired by the invisible lines traced by whirlwinds, this rug is a precious piece carefully hand-tufted by coupling wool and cotton yarn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Rug in the style of Sonia Delaunay - moderne carpet 300x200 Cm, Tapestry N 1524
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Sonia Delaunay (in Le Goût) Era: 20th century Style: Modern art Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Length: 300 cm Width: 200 cm This rug has never been used on the ...
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20th Century French 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.