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Wool And Silk Modernist Area Rug From Nepal 3x6
By Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
This grassy green carpet is an original design by Joseph Carini titled 'Otto'. Hand-knotted in Nepal in matka silk - matka silk is coarser than regular silk, it vaguely resembles lin...
Category

2010s Nepalese Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Midcentury French Modern Blue Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
blue vintage French Modernist area rug is a bold statement representative of a definitive and daring
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Wolf Bauer Area Rug
By Wolf Bauer
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century acrylic signed Bauer's area rug collection.
Category

Vintage 1960s German Western European Rugs

Hand Knotted Modernist Abstract Area Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Scandinavian Hand-knotted Mid-century era rug with a strong abstract pattern featuring over seven
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Modernist Silver Gray Beige 5x6'6" Area Rug in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is a high-end rug collection that includes 29 rug design options, in 155
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Chenille

Vintage Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Modernist International Style Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52763, vintage Turkish Kilim Area rug with Modernist International style, flat-weave rug. Modern
Category

Late 20th Century Turkish International Style Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Traditional Modernist Massive Silk Rectangular Area Rug Carpet Blue
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an exquisite, large, rectangular area rug or carpet, made of silk blend
Category

Late 20th Century More Carpets

Materials

Silk

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modernist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80517 New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modernist Stylen style. This hand knotted wool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug with Modernist Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
80502 New Contemporary Moroccan Area rug with Modernist style. This hand knotted wool contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Geometric Chevron Dark Brown Charcoal Fringe Optional Luxury Area Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is a high-end rug collection that includes 29 rug design options, in 155
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Polyester, Cotton

New Transitional Area Rug with Khotan Pattern and Modernist Neoclassic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30341 New Transitional Area Rug with Khotan Pattern and Modernist Neoclassic Style 09'00 x 10'07
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Khotan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Geometric Chevron Brown and Charcoal Heavy Pliable Area Rug in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is a high-end rug collection that includes 29 rug design options, in 155
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

Designer Modernist Geometric Area Rug, Design By ETE Diffusion Circa 1980’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Designer, modernist geometric area rug. Design By ETE Diffusion Circa 1980’s marked Kitty Halley
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75889 Vintage Persian Tabriz Area Rug 09'09 X 13'00. Embodying the highly decorative aesthetic and
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in White, Greige Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
flatweaves. The kilim rug features a depthful geometric movement reveling in white, muted gray & beige tones
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Vintage Style Oushak Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80916 Modern Vintage Style Oushak Area Rug 08'11 x 12'00. With its time-softened colors and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray & Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection. The piece carries a cool
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Modernist Mocha Bakhtiari All-Over Design Rug
Located in Milan, IT
very good condition makes it suitable as an area rug also in situations of relatively high traffic.
Category

Vintage 1950s Azerbaijani Bakshaish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection. On the Design: The piece
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gray and Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9x12 flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection. On the Design: The piece
Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Grey Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30745 New Contemporary gray area rug with Modern style 08'11 x 12'00. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Grey Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30737 New Contemporary Grey Area rug with Modern Style 08'03 x 10'01. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30739 New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style 08'01 x 09'11. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30744 New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style 09'01 x 12'00. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Grey Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30738 New Contemporary grey area rug with Modern Style 009'10 x 13'00. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30736 new contemporary gray area rug with Modern style 10'00 x 12'09. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30743 new contemporary gray area rug with Modern style 08'03 x 09'11. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30742 New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style 09'00 x 11'11. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30740 New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style 09'11 x 12'10. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Gray Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30741 New Contemporary grey area rug with Modern Style 08'01 x 10'00. Effortless beauty combined
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Gray Gold Modernist Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
creativity. Installation methods – Area rug, inset, or wall-to-wall installation Weave – Handcrafted by
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Contemporary Area Rug with Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
80755 New Contemporary Area Rug with Biophilic Design 09'05 x 12'09. Showcasing an abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80740 New contemporary area rug with Biophilic Design and Modern Style, 08'07 x 11'07. With its
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Area Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80750 New Contemporary Area rug with Modern style and Biophilic Design, 09'10 x 12'11. With its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Abstract Orphism
By Wassily Kandinsky, Sonia Delaunay
Located in Dallas, TX
53189, new contemporary Moroccan style Area rug with Abstract Orphism. Drawing inspiration from
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Expressionist Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Transitional Area Rug with Minimalist International Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30145 New Contemporary Transitional Area Rug with Minimalist International Style 06'00 X 08'09
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian International Style Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Modernist Neoclassic Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52643, contemporary Turkish Oushak rug with Modernist neoclassic Chippendale style. This hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Area Rug with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52621, vintage Turkish Kilim area rug with Organic Modern style. The neutral hues and clean
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73338 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Traditional Style. Embodying the highly
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Turkish Kilim Souf Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52209, new contemporary Turkish Kilim Souf rug with Tribal style, flat-weave area rug. The tribal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Beige Textured Minimalist Tencel Hand-Loomed Rug in Stock
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
cleaning area rugs. Send to professional rug cleaner, only if necessary. Quality, hand-made rugs are meant
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Fabric

Modernist Cream Opal Silver Neutral Bamboo Silk Hand-Loomed Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
services for cleaning area rugs. Send to professional rug cleaner, only if necessary. Quality, hand-made
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Moroccan Area Rug, Classic Chevron Meets Retro Postmodern
Located in Dallas, TX
field. Bursting with color and creativity, this retro Moroccan area rug is lively yet, clean and modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Post-Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Blue Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Beige Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Abstract Area Rug with Erased and Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80231, new contemporary abstract area rug with erased design and Transitional style. Quieter yet no
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Multi Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Floral Hand Knotted Wool Brown Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style
Located in Dallas, TX
​​30146 New Contemporary Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist International Style 05'09 x
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian International Style Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

New Contemporary Moroccan Style Area Rug with Postmodern Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
30599, new contemporary Moroccan style area rug with Postmodern Biophilic design. Nature is alive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Transitional Oushak Style Area Rug with Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
??80213, new modern Transitional Oushak style area rug with neutral colors. This hand-knotted wool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

New Contemporary Oushak Style Area Rug with Modern Coastal Vibes
Located in Dallas, TX
80214, new contemporary Oushak style area rug with modern coastal vibes. Blending elements from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Eclectic, One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
With an amalgam of sizes and aesthetic influences ranging from art deco to Rorschach and modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Modernist Area Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modernist area rug for your home. Each modernist area rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and plastic. If you’re shopping for a modernist area rug, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a modernist area rug — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modernist area rug, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Woven Concepts, Edward Fields and JOTO each produced at least one beautiful modernist area rug that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modernist Area Rug?

Prices for a modernist area rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $675 and can go as high as $7,695, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.

Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Modernist Area Rug
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on what you would like to have in the room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best material for an area rug has to be wool (even though synthetic materials may be a better fit with respect to budget). Woolen rugs are resilient, long-lasting and can be a vibrant addition to any room. Find a collection of antique and vintage woolen rugs on 1stDibs today.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Take this with a gain of salt but usually: 3x5 4x6 5x7 / 5x8 6x9 8x10 9x12 10x14 12x15 12x18
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Standard rug sizes include 3'x5′, 5'x8', 8'x10′, 9'x12′ and 12'x15′. There’s no one standard size because the ideal size for a rug should be proportionate to the space in which it’s going.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    When it comes to pile-height for area rugs, that's totally your preferences. Most area rugs don't come with a pile height of more than three-quarters of an inch. However, shag rugs or plush rugs can be quite high. It's totally up to you. The higher the pile-height, the more plush the rug typically is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the most durable rugs for high traffic areas are Wool, Nylon, Jute, and Polypropylene. Each has different benefits, including durability, ease to clean and inexpensive price.