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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Doris Leslie Blau Collection Aubusson Rug by Arthur Dunnam
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Collection Aubusson Rug by Arthur Dunnam Size: 5'10" × 8'10" (177 × 269 cm) This luxurious modern rug designed by Arthur Dunnam, immediately delights with its sub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Splash Burgundy Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

LEAF, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Medium
Located in Venice, CA
The Espressionismo Floreale rug collection is woven from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the han...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

FILAMENT, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Medium
Located in Venice, CA
The Espressionismo Floreale rug collection is woven from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by Laura Niubó...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

CARPEL, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Medium
Located in Venice, CA
The Espressionismo Floreale rug collection is woven from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by Laura Niubó...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Quadratic Burgundy by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

STAMEN, Handtufted Wool and Vegan Silk Rug by Laura Niubó / Large
Located in Venice, CA
The Espressionismo Floreale rug collection is woven from a luxurious blend of New Zealand wool and vegan silk. The rugs are designed in Los Angeles and made in Portugal using the handtufting technique by Laura Niubó...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug Ivory
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Splash Cream Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Explosion of Colors Abstract Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern explosion of colors abstract handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size : 6'6" × 9'9" (198 × 297 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Block Printed Zeppelin Rug in Blush Small
Located in Charlotte, NC
The stunning Zeppelin rug is brand new and features a beautiful block printed pattern on a base of rich cotton with a touch of gold lurex. Colors are navy, and cream with pink tassels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Turkish Area Rug in Purple, Floral Patterned Handmade Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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

Cotton, Wool

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Zig Zag Lilac Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Eclectic Memphis Design Style Hand-Tufted Rug Inviva Magenta, Black & Red
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #021 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted technique from 100% botanical silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Quadratic Cream by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Victor Vasarely, Hand Signed Original Tapestry
Located in Geneve, CH
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997). Panderlak,  circa 1983 Measures: 120 x 72 cm Hand signed and numbered on the back, edition of 320. Victor Vasarely, whose original name was Gyözö ...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Zig Zag Burgundy Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ribbon Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Pink'
Located in Berkshire, England
Ribbon by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% locally-sourced Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm) All rugs are handknotted in a small family-run works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tapigri Rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapigri rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm Made to order creations can be done: Tapigri is a construction of layere...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Wool "Orgie" Rug, Malika Favre
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "Orgie" rug, Malika Favre Dimensions: 200 W x 267 L cm Materials: 100% pure wool, hand-tufted Other color combinations and sizes are available. ...
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2010s British Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool "France" Rug, Natalie De Pasquier
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "France" rug, Natalie de Pasquier Dimensions: 270 W x 380 L cm Materials: 100% pure wool, hand knotted 100 000 knots / sqm Other color combinations and sizes are available. ...
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2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Guadalupe Collection Otomi' Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guadalupe Collection is inspired by The New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited religious sites in the world designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez together with four other architects in 1974; a symbol of Mexican culture. During her voyage to Mexico Bethan visited the Basilica and was captured by the graphical shapes of its stained-glass windows. Working with cc-tapis, she interpreted these shapes with a subtle nod to traditional Otomi embroideries...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Linen

Foil Balloon Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs, 'Silver/Grey/Blue'
Located in Berkshire, England
OOH II by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% locally-sourced Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm) All rugs are handknotted in a small family-run works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis NCFC Standard Rug by cc-tapis Design Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NCFC by the cc-tapis design-lab, a new expression of classics. A cc-tapis keystone collection of handwoven rugs with simple and geometric designs inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Pipeline Wallhanging 2 Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Pipeline Freeform 2 Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool "Orgie" Rug, Malika Favre
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "Orgie" Rug - Malika Favre Dimensions: 150W x 200L cm Materials: 100% pure wool, hand-tufted Other color combinations and sizes are available. ...
Category

2010s British Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Chroma Radiate Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handmade Area Rug in Yellow, Floral Patterned Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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

Cotton, Wool

Wool "Cross" Rug, Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "Cross" rug, Anatole Royer Dimensions: 100 W x 160 L cm Materials: 100% pure wool hand-tufted Other color combinations and sizes are available. Cross is an innovative rug ...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Overflow Pink Violet Rug by Germans Ermičs
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. 125.000 indivi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Pipeline Freeform Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Handweaved Jute Carpet Rug in Natural Brown Ivory Pac Man
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

cc-tapis Chroma Spill Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Abacus Rug by Spacewarp
Located in Mumbai, IN
Coloured beads juxtaposed on a bare backdrop. Each beads on the design and the knots come together to make this minimal hand knotted rug. Abacus also comes in 4 different colour variants, pink, black, beige and green. A minimal and modern canvas for your contemporary spaces from home, living room, bedroom to large office spaces. Crafts from New Zealand Wool, Abacus rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool "Cross" Rug, Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "Cross" rug, Anatole Royer Dimensions: 200 W x 300 L cm Materials: 100% pure wool hand-tufted Other color combinations and sizes are available. Cross is an innovative rug ...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Guadalupe Collection Tomatillo Wallhanging Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guadalupe Collection is inspired by The New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited religious sites in the world designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez together with four other architects in 1974; a symbol of Mexican culture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

cc-tapis Guadalupe Collection Piñata Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guadalupe Collection is inspired by The New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited religious sites in the world designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez together with four other architects in 1974; a symbol of Mexican culture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Guadalupe Collection Tomatillo Rug by Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guadalupe Collection is inspired by The New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, one of the most visited religious sites in the world designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez together with four other architects in 1974; a symbol of Mexican culture...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Linen, Wool

cc-tapis Pipeline Big Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool "Cross" Rug, Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Wool "Cross" rug - Anatole Royer Dimensions: 300 W x 400 L cm Materials: 100% pure wool hand-tufted Other color combinations and sizes are available. Cross is an innovative rug...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tapigri Rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier
Located in Geneve, CH
Tapigri rug by Nathalie Du Pasquier Dimensions:200 x 290 cm Made to order creations can be done Tapigri is a construction of layered g...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

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...
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Telegram Collection Gramma B Ocher Rug by Formafantasma
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In collaboration with the concept-driven design studio of Formafantasma, cc-tapis introduces Telegram, a collection of rugs that goes beyond a celebration of the handmade to salute the individuality of the artisans behind the creation of the rugs. cc-tapis has since its beginnings united the vision of cutting-edge designers with the artistry of traditional Tibetan rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Tidal Retreat Rug in Blue Green by Germans Ermičs
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. 125.000 indivi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Zig Zag Cream Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Irregular Shape Modern Style with Blue Green Grey Rug by Rag Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is a playground of abstract geometric and organic shapes, stacked into a playful and ludic composition. Acrylic Wool with Certification from Indonesian Government provide...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Acrylic, Wool

cc-tapis Moire' Collection Quadratic Lilac Rug by by Objects of Common Interest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The starting point and inspiration for Objects of Common Interest comes from the observation of landscapes and natural materials but specifically how they transform through erosion a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cross Rug by Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross rug by Anatole Royer Dimensions: 140 x 200 cm Made to order creations can be done: please contact us for any request. Cross is an innovative rug s...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Irregular Shape with Contemporary Style in Tones of Beiges and Yellow Gold Rug
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug draws inspiration from the Japanese art of 'Kintsugi' - a centuries-old technique of repairing broken pottery with lacquer and powdered gold. The addition of semicircle deta...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Cross Rug by Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross rug by Anatole Royer Dimensions: 170 x 240 cm Made to order creations can be done: Cross is an innovative rug system with intertwinted graphic li...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Cross Rug by Anatole Royer
Located in Geneve, CH
Cross rug by Anatole Royer Dimensions: 200 x 290 cm Made to order creations can be done. Cross is an innovative rug system with intertwinted graphic lines...
Category

2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

20th Century Paul Klee Vintage Scandinavian Rug "Florentinische Villenviertel"
Located in Evanston, IL
Scandinavian rug, date about: 1990 - This vintage Scandinavian rug is based on the 1926 painting by the artist Paul Klee titled "Florentinische Villenvi...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Irregular Shape with Beige, White, Light Grey Abstract Contemporary Rug by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is a harmonious blend of earthy hues, reminiscent of nature's own palette. Intricately tufted into an array of organic shapes, this rug emanates a tranquil ambiance - exactl...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Acrylic

Playtime Rug by Emma Boomkamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Playtime rug Eeny Meeny Miny Moe by Emma Boomkamp Materials: W 400 x D 300 cm Dimensions: Wool hand-knotted or tufted version Other dimension available: W 300 x D200 cm. Emma...
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2010s French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Geloise Rug by Alissa + Nienke
Located in Geneve, CH
Geloise rug by Alissa + Nienke Dimensions: W 200 x H 260 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Available in sizes: Medium (150 x 200cm) and Extra Large (300 x 390cm). A...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Royal Blue Epoca Due Rug by Alissa + Nienke
Located in Geneve, CH
Royal blue Epoca Due rug by Alissa + Nienke Dimensions: W 200 x H 260 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Available in sizes: Medium (150 x 200cm) and Extra Large (30...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mustard Epoca Uno Rug by Alissa and Nienke Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mustard Epoca Uno rug by Alissa and Nienke studio Dimensions: W 200 x H 260 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Available in sizes: Medium (150 x 200cm) and Extra Larg...
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2010s Italian 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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