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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Solo Rugs Simi Bohemian Tribal Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
The nomads of Iran’s Zagros Mountains wove the original gabbeh rugs in part to keep themselves warm on cold winter nights. In tribute to those original designs, this collection boast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Solo Rugs Lodhi Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Grey
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Solo Rugs Roger Bohemian Southwestern Handmade Area Rug Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
Moroccan rugs such as Beni Ourains and zboucherouites are highly prized for their plush pile that makes walking barefoot a delight. Hand-knotted of sumptuous wool with designs inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 16'' x 18''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Solo Rugs Lodhi Contemporary Solid Handmade Area Rug Gray 9' 0" x 12' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Subtle tone-on-tone stripes give the Solid collection a depth and sophistication all its own. These rugs can pull the disparate elements of a room into a beautifully cohesive whole; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Linen

Tie Dye Color Rag Rug Turkish Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish rag rug 16'' x 17''
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim with Textural Beige and Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Double Sided Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 15'' x 24''
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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Blue White and Gray Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Solo Rugs Blush Contemporary Abstract Handmade Area Rug Pink
Located in Norwalk, CT
With their freeform motifs and sophisticated color play, the rugs in the Abstract collection imbue a room with a fresh, dynamic spirit. They also bring an imprimatur of timeless luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Ivory White and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Ivory White and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Nice vintage modern design Nepalese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage small Nepalese rug with a simple geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
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1980s Nepalese Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Colorful Orley Shabahang "Kaleidoscope" Modern Wool Persian Rug, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
This colorful Orley Shabahang Signature wool Persian area rug, "Kaleidoscope" from our Galaxy collection, measures 10' x 14'. Created using handspun wool, the dazzlingly vibrant whil...
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2010s Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Cream White and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x4 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turkish...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug In An All Over Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and exotic yarn, this 6×9 abstract rug joins Rug & Kilim’s bold Modern Collection. Featuring a contemporary take on mid-century themes, the rug witnesses an all ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Agra style rug in Beige-Brown and Red Floral Cartouches
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 6x9 rug is an exciting new addition to the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in wool, its design draws inspiration from rare antique Agra rug designs with ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sultanabad Style Rug with Beige-Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x13 rug, originating from Turkey, circa 1910-1920, is a very special antique Persian Sultanabad piece with floral Patterns. On the Design: This is a ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Memphis Style Rectangular Geometric Hand-Tufted Rug Multicolor Beige
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #12 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style. The combination of muted hues adds brightness and comfort to any room. This pastel a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber

Handwoven Runner Rug in Natural Fiber with Black Pattern in Stock
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Handwoven Runner Rug in Natural Fiber with Black Pattern for Modern Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Handwoven Runner Rug in Natural Fiber with Green Pattern for Modern Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Rush, Seagrass

Handwoven Rug in Natural Fiber Black Pattern l La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 3 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

8x10 ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Tulu Rug with Atlas Design. 100% Natural Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary handmade Moroccan rug with thick soft pile, made of natural undyed ivory/cream and brown wool. The rug is made-to-order and customizable. We can make it in any size, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in White, Beige and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Rug in Natural Fiber for Sophisticated Home Decor l La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This outdoor rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 3 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Handmade outdoor Runner Rug in natural fiber for Contemporary Home Decor
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in Smar (...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Outdoor Runner Rug in Natural Fiber for Modern Home Decor l La Fibre Artisanale
Located in LES BERGES DU LAC, TN
This runner rug, through its irregular shape, reflects a new way of assembling mats in 2 staggered bands, and reflects the contribution of design crafts in the art of weaving mats in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber, Seagrass, Rush

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x8 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x8 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Zig-Zag Design Handmade Wool Rug in Brown and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Zig-Zag design handmade wool rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7.8" × 8.4" (233 × 254 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Handmade Silk Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract handmade silk runner by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 2'6" × 12'6" (76 × 381 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Rya Rainbow Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Rya rainbow handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm). Traditional designs are an endless source of inspiration in contemporary decorati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

European Folk Stamverband VI Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk Stamverband VI goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 5'10" × 7'0" (177 × 213 cm). This absolutely stunning contemporary rug draws the attention thanks to its fascina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Striped Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm) This subtle and well-executed modern rug shows the potential that lies in adapti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Custom Modern Striped Flat-Woven Wool Rug in Black & White by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Custom Modern striped flat-woven wool rug in black & white by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" x 10'3" (274 × 312 cm) Nowadays designers and weavers try their best to create truly unforg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Floral Vintage Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish Oushak rug. Measures: 16'' x 20''.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug Size: 5'6" × 6'9" (167 × 205 cm) A contemporary, geometric, high-low hand-knotted in wool and silk rug. A masterful high-low weaving technique divi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Pink and Beige Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Pink and Beige Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'6" × 12'0" (289 × 365 cm) This contemporary flat-weave wool rug features an all over petite alternating geometric pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Indian Dhurrie Blue Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian Dhurrie blue flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'10" × 19'9" (421 × 601 cm). For years Dhurrie rugs had a very important function in Indian culture, as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Green Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary green handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 15'6" × 17'5" (472 × 530 cm) This contemporary silk rug was hand knotted of high-quality silk by a skilled artisan. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Modern Extra-Large Abstract High-Low Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern extra-large abstract high-low silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 17'9" x 25'5" (543 x 774 cm). Contemporary rugs constitute an exceptionally intriguing and complex c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Geometric High-Low Knotted Wool Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Geometric High-Low Knotted Wool Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'4" × 25'6" (497 × 777 cm) A contemporary, high-low knotted of wool and silk rug. A masterful high-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug Size: 15'0" × 20'0" (457 × 609 cm) A contemporary, geometric, high-low hand-knotted in wool and silk rug. A masterful high-low weaving tech...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Hand Knotted Jardin Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand knotted Jardin rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0" × 12'0" (365 × 365 cm). Just one look at this mesmerizing contemporary area rug is enough to steal one’s heart....
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract Eskayel-culebra rug for Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274 × 370 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Indian Made Hand-Knotted Contemporary Modern Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
The rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as it can ground a more contemporary space. Each rug is painstakingly handcrafted by artisans in Ind...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Square Kilim in Turquoise and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x5 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Beige
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'0" × 18'5" (365 × 561 cm) A hand-knotted wool rug with traditional Moroccan geometric motif. In North African tribal design, a diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Blue Ikat Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract blue Ikat silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'0" × 18'2" (365 × 553 cm) This contemporary custom designed rug is hand knotted in wool and silk and f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige-Brown and Orange Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x6 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Textural Tribal Rug in Muted Colors by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern textural tribal rug in muted colors by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 15'5" × 21'1" (469 × 642 cm) A hand-knotted textural wool rug. The design is of tribal inspiration, incorporati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'3" × 13'4" (312 × 406 cm). A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration hand-woven in a Moroccan village workshop. Made of the finest...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Diamond Shaped Brown and Beige Flat-Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary diamond shaped brown and beige flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 7'8" × 14'0" (233 × 426 cm). A modern diamond shape flatweave.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Moroccan Abstract Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Moroccan abstract handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 13'5" (304 × 408 cm) A modern rug of vintage tribal inspiration, hand-woven of the finest quality natura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, cc-tapis, Woven Concepts, and Nanimarquina. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $100,692 while the average work can sell for $5,964.

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