Modern Central Asian 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Rug in Brown with Vibrant Polychromatic Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 9x10 contemporary rug is the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Modern Collection.
On the Design:
Rich brown tones underscore this all over patt...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco Style Square Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 8x8 rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting new addition to the Art Deco rug collection.
On the Design:
Inspired by a particular...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Moroccan Style Runner in White, Beige-Brown Tribal Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents an alluring take on Moroccan style with this 3x10 hand-knotted wool piece, joining the titular collection. The runner enjoys a contemporary rendition of geometry...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Geometric Rug in Pink, Brown and Gold Tones “Naruna”
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and silk, this 6x7 contemporary rug joins the Modern Collection by Rug & Kilim—enjoying geometry complemented by a rich, warm pallet of brown, pink and go...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Abstract Moroccan Style Wool Rug Handmade with Multicolor Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This crafted Moroccan-inspired rug features a captivating abstract striped design in a variety of stunning colors, which has been meticulously hand knotted using high-quality wool.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige with-Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x10 Kilim from an innovative new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel weav...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Shaped Rug in Orange Tones “Fleur”
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 4x4 contemporary rug “Fleur” is made into the shape of a flower, while its pattern enjoys an abstract, painterly sensibility.
On the Design:
Connoisseu...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Tiger Rug in Orange and Beige-Brown Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4 x 5 ode to celebrated tiger rug styles, from the latest collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand knotted in wool, enjoying rich orange and beige-brown complementing a positive-negative white and black in the arresting pictorial. Exemplary in its attitude, individualism, and gravity few bold rugs of this size enjoy. An ideal runner and accent rug for hallways, entryways, and projects welcoming this take on celebrated Oriental tiger...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Knotted "Ceramic" Rug 200, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand knotted "Ceramic" Rug 200, Florian Pretet and Lisa Mukhia Pretet
Made to Order Dimensions can be ordered
Dimensions: 200 x 290 cm
Materials: 90% wool, 10% silk
100 knots/sq in
Variations of color available.
Evocative of one of the most ancient greek ceramics...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Contemporary Modern Odyssey Tibetan Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a 100% hand-knotted wool and silk rug. Custom color and size available. Rug size is 9'0"x12'0".
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Modern Contemporary Rug Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Modern Design Rug in greys for living room, dining room, bedroom - 152 x 91 cm / 5 x 3 ft
Hand-knotted designer rug - our luxury quality rugs are not tufted or hand loomed. They are ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Rug Design in Blue Open Field with White Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with all-natural hand-knotted silk in a luxurious Nepalese pile, this 9x13 rug is the latest exciting addition to Rug and Kilim’s Modern collection.
On the Design:
These pho...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Transitional Art Deco Style Brown Handmade Designed Wool Rug by Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Beautiful Modern Art Deco handmade wool rug makes part of our Northwest collection and features a brown color field and beige accents in a gorgeous geometric tribal design.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Rug Contemporary Art Grey Wool hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Modern Design Rug in greys for living room, dining room, bedroom - 200 x 140 cm / 6.6 x 4.5 ft
Hand-knotted designer rug - our luxury quality rugs are not tufted or hand loomed. They...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Beige, Blue and Red Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection.
On the Design:
This particula...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Round Blue Green Pop Silk Wool Accessory Rug F. Scott Bullseye by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Bullseyes: The Icons, Carini Carpets' first limited-edition collection of round rugs. Renowned for innovative designs, Carini has long crafted variations of round accesso...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Lettera Disegnata Multi Carpet by Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant and playful, the hand drawn lines in this composition create a unique and elegant carpet. An intriguing three-dimensional pattern originally designed by Gio Ponti to recreate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Textile
Contemporary Modern Rug Hand Knotted Beige Blue Charcoal Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A stunning modern rug in contemporary design.
Design: Modern
Collection: Anastasia by Djoharian Design
Size: 200 x 135 cm, 6.6 x 4.5 ft, no fringes / tassels.
Materials: Wool,...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Moroccan Boho Style Handmade Beige & Black Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Moroccan style hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has black and gray accent colors in a gorgeous tribal design with fringes on the top and bottom e...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Tiger Pictorial Rug in Gold, Brown and Black Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x10 modern tiger pictorial rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Tiger rugs line of their Modern Classics Collection.
On the Design:
This particul...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Rugs Orange Fine Contemporary Rugs, Carpet from Afghanistan
Located in Wembley, GB
With rich colours and abstract elements, this woven rug gives a subtle contemporary appearance. The geometric rug is featuring beautiful rust and gold colour. This deep red rug is grounded in stylish colours that will add a touch of modernized sophistication to nearly any space. These modern patterned rugs...
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Design - 98061
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Brown, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 98059
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kilim Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Gray Ivory Design - 98407
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGrayIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kilim Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Brown Ivory Design - 98406
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 98058
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Gray Ivory Taupe Design - 99656
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and GrayIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 99640
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Silk Brown Green Ivory Design - 99643
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Silk and BrownGreenIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Terracotta - 99642
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupeTerracotta, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99654
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Ivory Yellow Design - 99655
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Gray Taupe Design - 99657
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGrayTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 99644
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 99653
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Silk Brown Taupe Design - 99641
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Silk and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 99652
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Ivory Yellow Design - 93268
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Ivory Design - 98060
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India item featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Green Ivory Red Design - 93271
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGreenIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nepal Silk Shag Area Rugs - Wool Blue Design -
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Nepal Silk Shag featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Blue, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Taupe Design - 93302
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99650
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Gray Ivory Design - 93301
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGrayIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Ivory Design - 93293
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Taupe Design - 99647
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Gray Green Ivory Yellow Design - 99673
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and GrayGreenIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 93283
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 99648
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Gray Ivory Yellow Design - 93290
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownGrayIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Afghan Small Rug - Wool Green Ivory Design - 99670
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Afghan featuring Small Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and GreenIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Gray Ivory Yellow - 99645
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownGrayIvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 99649
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99651
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Green Design - 99635
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Green, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99636
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99597
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India India Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Taupe Design - 99599
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India India featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern central asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern central asian 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 central asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern central asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original central asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Nazmiyal Collection, Florian Pretet, Atelier Février, and Apadana Fine Rugs. 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 central asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $187 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $7,388.