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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
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
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
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
Rug Behind - Geometric Afghan Wool Carpet Cream Pink and Black Hand knotted
By Carpets CC
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Traces De Savonnerie Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool and silk pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Archetype Lake Runner in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Archetype lake started as a pencil line work drawing, inspired by Bauhaus design. It’s repeating forms and architectural lines are reminiscent of a blueprint layout and feature a con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
The Mantle Piece Doodles Rug by Faye Toogood for cc-tapis
By Faye Toogood, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limited edition of 5 rugs, personally signed by designer Faye Toogood.
Faye Toogood’s “The Mantle Piece” is the sixth rug in a new upcoming collection of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Cut Out Monocromo Hole Rug by A. Parisotto and M. Formenton
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool and linen pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Fasuma B Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave and Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 60.000 individual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis New Forêt Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Cent Japanese Style Drawings Faded Blue Rug by Deanna Comellini 300x400 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN "Oban" is a statement rug inspired by Japanese printing art techniques and is designed by Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of Italian d...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Other
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Black Alyssa Patchwork Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Knotted by hand in polypropylene, the Alyssa patchwork rug can be used both indoors and outside. In a funky patchwork style, the rug is based on a spira...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Textile
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Blur Rug in Red by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Small
Located in New York, NY
"The sequence of geometric shapes and repetition are definitive hallmarks of the Bouroullec brothers. Their mastery, meticulousness, and tireless ability to always go a step further,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Stripes 1 Rug by Sybilla, Medium
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, Craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 5 Rug by Sybilla, Extra Small
By Nanimarquina, Sybilla
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, Craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carnival Hand Knotted 10x7 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Carnival is a dramatic development of Paul's Classic stripes, drawing inspiration from film transparencies and the vibrant movement of carnival dancers. The pattern is layered and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tracery Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Tracery is crafted from warm grey Tibetan wool with a soft olive green silk motif. Kelly Wearstler says: "Drawing inspiration from the natural veining of stone and marble, the organi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Zo Family Collection Chipo Geometric African Mask Rug by Studio Zaven
By cc-tapis, Studio Zaven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and 100% Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis New Japan Standard Rug by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special technique used exclusively by cc-tapis. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 7.5' x 9.8' ft. Oldie.
Chiara Andreatti draws her inspiration from Japanese Ikat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Catella Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Emily Todhunter
Located in London, GB
The Catella rug is a classical design, strict and sophisticated. It adds glamour to any room. Emily Todhunter. This is something of an understatement, as Catella has been The Rug Com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Staccato Hand-Knotted 6x4 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand-painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Carnival Hand-Knotted 6x4 Floor Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Carnival is a dramatic development of Paul's classic stripes, drawing inspiration from film transparencies and the vibrant movement of carnival dancers. The pattern is layered and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mohair Natural Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Deliciously soft mohair is hand-knotted into a plain textural rug with a luxurious sheen. The Rug Company can supply any size and color, and a deep or short pile can be specified.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hummingbird Ivory Handwoven 10x8 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Jewel-like iridescent hummingbirds are handwoven in silk and metallic thread on an ivory pashmina background. Hummingbird is an exceptionally fine tapestry, and though designed for u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Tableau Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Tableau is inspired by an abstract graphic print and brings a direct boldness to any space. Tableau pays homage to Kelly’s passion for modern street art with its abstracted line work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Archetype Lake Runner in Hand knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Archetype Lake started as a pencil linework drawing, inspired by Bauhaus Design. Its repeating forms and architectural lines are reminiscent of a blueprint layout and feature a contr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug Middle Modern Geometric Black White Cream Wool w/ Red Box Stripes carpet
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Middle"
Hand-knotted carpet from New Zealand wool has a strict geometrical design.
Strong shifting between light and dark with the RED middle.
A statement piece!
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Do-Lo-Rez 1 Grey Hand-Tufted New Zealand Wool Area Rug by Ron Arad in Stock
By Nanimarquina, Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
'Do Low Resolution'. A pixelated image in low resolution, reflected in a three-dimensional surface. A tandem of volumes and levels.
The idea came to him after seeing a pixelated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
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.
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