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Modern Chinese and East 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Contemporary Textural Wool, Silk and Leather Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary textural wool, silk and leather rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12.1" × 15.1" (368 × 459 cm). A hand-made modern area rug with a uniquely rich texture. It alternates cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Leather, Wool, Silk

Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and whimsical late 20th century Tibetan rug with with a highly stylized pattern with birds, suns, geometric and tiger stripes, and all woven in light blue, green, yellow, ...
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Silk Fragment Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Silk Fragment Runner by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 1'8" × 11'0" (50 × 335 cm) This one-of-a-kind contemporary fragment runner was hand knotted using the highest quality sil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

High-Quality Contemporary Blue Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
High-quality contemporary blue handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6.2" × 8.9" (187 × 266 cm). This solid color area rug exhibits pure excellence in terms of both design an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Contemporary Abstract Blue Purple Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract Blue Purple Flat Weave Rug Size: 5'7" × 7'1" (170 × 215 cm) A contemporary flat-weave wool rug with an abstract design in blue and purple hues. Doris Leslie Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Blucie Design Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Blucie design handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'0" × 15'5" (365 × 469 cm). Just one look is enough to fall in love with this exquisite modern rug. It was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Art Deco Style Rhombus Blue and White Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style rhombus blue and white handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'2" × 18'4" (370 × 558 cm). The entire field of the modern rug carries an all-over design of rho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage modern design Nepalese rug with a simple design with a cream open field with design and a light border with stylized flowers on a...
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Late 20th Century Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Modern Tibetan Brown Beige Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tibetan rug in brown and beige by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm). This modern rug combines class and versatility. Although presently made, it was executed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Napa Vines Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Napa Vines handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'0" x 10'0" (243 × 304 cm). Contemporary carpets have always given a range of possibilities in terms of design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Contemporary Lotus Design Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary lotus design silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm). Although presently made, this marvelous modern rug incorporates traditional Far-Asian infl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Aqua Element Rug in Green and Beige by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern aqua element rug in green and beige by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'4" × 22'0" (375 × 670 cm). This contemporary rug combines modern minimalism with the ancient rug-weaving art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Modern Marble Floral Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern marble floral silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm). There are very few décor elements, next to lightning and paint, that have impact as strong as a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Contemporary Ribbon Design White Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary ribbon design white handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'2" × 20'4" (401 × 619 cm). Abstract design and superb craftsmanship make this contemporary rug not on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Beige High-low Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Beige High-low Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size : 12'2" × 12'1" (370 × 368 cm). Contemporary are among the most popular types of carpets and it is not difficult to s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Grey Terra Rug in Natural Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary grey terra rug in natural wool by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'0" × 14'0" (243 × 426 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Irregular Shape Blue Abstract Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Tufted as a custom long runner with gradients transitioning from cobalt blue to grey, this contemporary rug encapsulates nature's excerpts—frozen bubbles of Abraham Lake, ocean waves...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Yarn, Acrylic

Geometrical Abstract Rug by RAG GOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A personalized, spunky, and eclectic rug, resembling a collage of every decorative item in the room, exhibits an abstract pattern infused with geometric elements. The organic, circul...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Yarn, Acrylic

Abstract Pastel Irregular Shapes Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Just in a gooey-shaped, slimy pastel goodness cheekily tucked into an abstract, squiggly oval rug-a fresh addition to RAG Home's playful rug lineup. Custom in size and color.
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Yarn, Acrylic

Contemporary Tibetan Marble Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Tibetan marble floral hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm). This magnificent Tibetan flat-weave wool rug exudes elegance and luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Luxury rug  Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from wool and real silk. Our c...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Indian Inspired Botanic Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian inspired botanic handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10.0" × 14.0" (304 × 426 cm). Its design is deeply rooted in the heart of Indian art, largely inspired w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Extra Large Ombre Purple Mohair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary extra large ombre purple mohair rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 15.0" × 34.3" (457 × 1043 cm). A majestic, over 30 feet long, hand-knotted mohair rug of the highest qual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Mohair

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Wave Glass 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Kerchief Shadow 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Palace rug  Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from woo...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Harlequin Silver 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Wave Chili 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Brickwork Vanilla 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Nixon Natural 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite handwoven rug hails from the masterful artisans of Pakistan, where generations of weaving expertise and a profound appreciation for the art of rug making come together...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Wave Chili 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A subtle sense of texture is created in this sophisticated hand-woven rug. Contemporary pattern and updated neutral tones that work perfectly in any setting. Both touch and sight are...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Nixon Natural 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This exquisite handwoven rug hails from the masterful artisans of Pakistan, where generations of weaving expertise and a profound appreciation for the art of rug making come together...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Hemp Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hemp Runner by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 13'7" (60 × 414 cm) This contemporary solid runner was masterly hand-knotted of the finest hemp, which is one of the most durable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Hemp

Modern Tibetan Brown Red Orange Yellow Silk Rug S13b 01 by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tibetan Brown Red Orange Yellow Silk Rug S13b 01 by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'0" × 9'10" (182 × 299 cm). Thanks to bold rugs you can find new wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Tibetan Geometric Gray Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tibetan Geometric Gray Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'0" × 10'0" (243 × 304 cm) While not as famous as other types of Oriental rugs, Tibetan carpets still dazz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk

'after sun' orange and grey gradation handtufted rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Think of the Sahara mystique, the undulating cloudless sky, and the sun's last glow. 'After-sun' embodies these bewitching elements. Its color palette features muted oranges reminisc...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Acrylic

Irregular Shape Geometrical Pattern Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A bold conversation piece designed to be the vibrant companion to your three-seater curved sofa. In the distinctive world of RAG Home, there's nothing quite like 'too much. Orchestra...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Acrylic

"Foundation - Blush + Taupe" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like bamboo, Foundation showcases a staggered repeat of segmented looped wool, surrounded by a fine silk border to add the perfect amount of opulence to itself. 85% Wool, 15% Fine S...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

"Fade - Olive + Cream" / 6' x 9' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful ombre style rug seamlessly fades from lighter olive to darker olive. This stunning rug offers warm olive tones. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of cont...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Santa Fe - Silver + Cream" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like eroding lines in the sand, Santa Fe is a wool and silk ensemble, inspired by the desert landscape where texture and shadow interact in irregular ways. 55% Wool, 45% Silk Erik ...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

"Union - Camel" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful neutral rug that goes with any ascetic. This rug offers warm camel tones with flat weave knitting technique. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemp...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Zulu - Blush + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, transitional, and textural patterns which evoke both subtle and statement personalities to complement any interior. His are...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 9 x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

"Binary - Blue + Cream" / 10 x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern rug that has a silk texture to it. This rug has uses and loop hand knotting techniques. 60% Wool, 40% Fine Silk Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, t...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

"Union - Camel" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful neutral rug that goes with any ascetic. This rug offers warm camel tones with flat weave knitting technique. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemp...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Zulu - Blush + Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemporary, transitional, and textural patterns which evoke both subtle and statement personalities to complement any interior. His are...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Santa Fe - Silver + Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like eroding lines in the sand, Santa Fe is a wool and silk ensemble, inspired by the desert landscape where texture and shadow interact in irregular ways. 55% Wool, 45% Fine Silk ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

"Union - Camel" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful neutral rug that goes with any ascetic. This rug offers warm camel tones with flat weave knitting technique. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of contemp...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Traditional Blue Handmade Linen, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern traditional blue handmade linen and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'0" × 20'0" (335 × 609 cm) Contemporary rugs have a special place in our interiors, due to their dive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Linen, Silk

"Opera - Khaki & Coral" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse in opulence with our "Opera" Khaki & Coral Rug. A symphony of coral scalloped details dances on a khaki background, harmonizing elegance and style in...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Regions - Neutral" / 6' x 9' / Hand-Carved Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using triangulated forms in its composition, this Origami-like pattern expertly takes hand-carved, bold colors to create jewel-like prisms in varying, enchanting sizes. Erik Lindstr...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Triangulum - Neutral" / 6' x 9' / Hand-Carved Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using triangulated forms in its composition, this Origami-like pattern expertly takes hand-carved, bold colors to create jewel-like prisms in varying, enchanting sizes. Erik Lindstr...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Galaxy - Cocoa" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover celestial comfort with our galaxy rug. Varied pile heights in a circular pattern creates a cosmic texture, bringing stellar style to any living space. Erik Lindstrom offers...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Galaxy - Cocoa" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover celestial comfort with our galaxy rug. Varied pile heights in a circular pattern creates a cosmic texture, bringing stellar style to any living space. Erik Lindstrom offers...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Cascade - Taupe" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with our Taupe Rug featuring chic brown dash lines. Contemporary design meets comfort in this stylish and versatile addition. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated sele...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Anesi - Charcoal & Beige" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern twist on the Greek Key, Anesi uses mix-dyed wool colors and a raised motif to create a sophisticated, geometric-driven tribal pattern. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selec...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Crossover - Brown & Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using tonal color bands of hand-carved wool, Bandwidth is a layered body of movement, where varied lines rest upon each other in a systematic fashion. Erik Lindstrom offers a curate...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian 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 chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chinese and east asian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Keivan Woven Arts, and Odegard Carpets. 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 chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $636 and tops out at $11,125 while the average work can sell for $4,125.

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