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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Polanco - Pewter" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate it's timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom o...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Armata - Gray + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An abstracted version of three banana leaves, Armata uses color and pile height to define its shape and shadows, all composed of Tibetan wool. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated select...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Folia - Blush" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using soft gradations of color and a slightly raised motif, this layered fan of leaves has the essence of botanical in a not-so-floral manner. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated select...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Cedro - Black + Yellow" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Composed of layered floral arrangements, Cedro brings a playful burst of color and texture, using tip-sheared wool and fine silk to define its elegance. Erik Lindstrom offers a cura...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Folia - Blush" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using soft gradations of color and a slightly raised motif, this layered fan of leaves has the essence of botanical in a not-so-floral manner. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated select...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Armata - Gray + Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An abstracted version of three banana leaves, Armata uses color and pile height to define its shape and shadows, all composed of Tibetan wool. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated select...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Embrace - Blush" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a nod to Mid-Century Modernism, Embrace takes a retro approach to design with its composition, whilst feeling contemporary and all at the same time. Erik Lindstrom offers a cur...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Gothica - Taupe + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arranged like a flower pattern, these fantastical creatures are handwoven in fine silk, offering a more feminine undertone to the darkness they typically exude. 50% Wool, 50% Fine S...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

"Gothica - Taupe + Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arranged like a flower pattern, these fantastical creatures are handwoven in fine silk, offering a more feminine undertone to the darkness they typically exude. 50% Wool, 50% Fine S...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

"Gothica - Taupe + Cream" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool + Silk Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arranged like a flower pattern, these fantastical creatures are handwoven in fine silk, offering a more feminine undertone to the darkness they typically exude. 50% Wool, 50% Fine S...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

"Embrace - Marigold" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a nod to Mid-Century Modernism, Embrace takes a retro approach to design with its composition, whilst feeling contemporary and all at the same time. Erik Lindstrom offers a cur...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Polanco - Sesame" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate it's timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom o...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Polanco - Rose" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate it's timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom o...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Roma - Poppy" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate its timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Roma - Poppy" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate its timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Roma - Golden" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate its timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Roma - Quarry" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate its timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Evol - White/Grey/Black" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rug uses abstract patterns using one word or phrase (in this case, "LOVE") thus giving positive and symbolic meaning to the medium. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection of...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Masar - Gold + White" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rug uses abstract patterns using one word or phrase (in this case, "FAITH"), thus giving positive and symbolic meaning to the medium. Erik Lindstrom offers a curated selection ...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Polanco - Pewter" / 10 x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate it's timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom o...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Arrows Natural 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from India, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Condesa - Peony" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Roma - Poppy" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate its timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Polanco - Pewter" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired from Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate it's timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom o...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat VI Green 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Conversation - Lavender + Cream" / 10' x 14' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using form and texture, Conversation illustrates the human interaction in a surrealistic fashion that simultaneously, feels playful and sophisticated. This is a hand-knotted wool rug...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat V Brown 10X14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Condesa - Evening" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Condesa - Celedon" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Condesa - Peony" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Condesa - Peony" / 10' x 14' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
Category

2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat V Brown 10X14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat III 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Beach Pebbles Handmade Aloe Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Beach Pebbles handmade aloe silk and wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'5" × 13'9" (408 × 419 cm) The beauty of this contemporary area rug lies not only in its origi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat II 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Flatweave Ikat IV Blue 10X14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luxurious modern hand-knotted rug from China, with a unique, one-of-a-kind look that'll present itself to being the finest piece in any home. The minimalist design gives a very moder...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Chinese Art Deco Style Rug, Maximalism Meets Esoteric Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
30973 Modern Chinese Art Deco Pictorial Rug, 08'01 x 10'11. Emanating maximalism with incredible detail and lavish texture, this Chinese Art Deco st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Condesa - Wheat" / 8' x 10' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by Mexican Mid-Century Modernism, this rug uses unconventional geometric forms and muted color tones to orchestrate her timeless compositions with ease. Erik Lindstrom offe...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Balance II" / 8' x 10' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using Japanese brushes at varied weights, this rug is created using subtle geometries that float between the lines in this simplistic, yet captivating pattern. Hand made in Nepal wit...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

"Balance I" / 9' x 12' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using Japanese brushes at varied weights, this rug is created using subtle geometries that float between the lines in this simplistic, yet captivating pattern. Hand made in Nepal wit...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Balance I" / 8' x 10' / Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using Japanese brushes at varied weights, this rug is created using subtle geometries that float between the lines in this simplistic, yet captivating pattern. Hand made in Nepal wit...
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2010s American Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Tudor Flatweave Rug in Beige, with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European Tudor flatweave rug in beige features intricate floral patterns in green, pink and other spring tones with a more subdued, gentle look keeping with the elegance and sophistication of this style. On the design: As inspired by English tudor rugs...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

One-of-a-kind Venetto Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-Kind Venetto handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size : 10'0" × 13'0" (304 × 396 cm). A jewel of the modern weaving art, this magnificent carpet will satisfy the desires...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool in 5 x 3 ft / 151 x 92 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped design rug hand-knotted in beige and caramel. One...
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2010s Indian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Pictorial Tapestry in Beige-Brown, Green and Pink
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European pictorial tapestry in beige/brown, green and pink is a new piece inspired by antique European tapestries. On the design: Inspired by antiq...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & kilim’s European Flatweave Rug in Brown with Pictorials and Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x11 European flatweave rug in brown features rich brown underscores and green, blue and beige floral patterns, with a terracotta accent befitting such an ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Contemporary Gray Silk and Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Contemporary gray wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 15'1" × 24'8" (459 × 751 cm) This stunning contemporary rug was hand knotted with great care and dedication, which ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Tudor Style Flatweave Rug in Dark Teal with Gold Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x11 European flatweave rug in dark teal showcases a wide range of human, animal, and mythological figures in gold. This regal design has been inspired by ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Wool & Silk Tibetan Rug, Cubist Style Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78532 Tibetan Wool & Silk Rug, 05'07 x 07'11. Emanating a mosaic design with incredible detail and texture, this wool and silk Tibetan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Oversized Modern Smoky Amethyst Handmade Mohair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Modern smoky Amethyst handmade mohair rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'0" × 35'0" (487 × 1066 cm) An outstanding, 35 feet long, hand-knotted mohair rug of the highest qual...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Mohair

Rug & kilim’s European Flatweave Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European rug in beige is the first iteration of this design to be in high-and-low texture. Featuring green and pink floral patterns with red and cream accents, this rug is an elegant addition to the Rug & Kilim Collection. On the Design: As inspired by English tudor...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Needlepoint Rug in Beige with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European needlepoint rug originating from China, features floral designs that speak to Bessarabian and Aubusson sensibilities along with other transiti...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s European Style Flatweave Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns ‘Tudor’
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x10 European flatweave rug has been inspired by 18th century English Tudor rugs and tapestries. The design features floral p...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flatweave Rug with an Open Field and Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x13 Aubusson flatweave rug draws on a particularly rare design for this aesthetic known for its teeming designs—an open field design in particular, with a mi...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & kilim’s European Rug in Beige, with Green and Red Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x11 European rug in beige features Trellises with floral patterns within in green and red against beige tones, and gold and rust accents. On the Design: As inspired by English tudor rugs...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson Style Flatweave Rug with Floral Botanical Design
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Aubusson flatweave rug in rich beige/brown features colorful floral botanical patterns in present pink and cream tones. On the Design: This design ha...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Sample Rug by RAG HOME
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Sample Rug for custom size 50 x 50 cm
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2010s Indonesian Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Yarn, Acrylic

Rug & kilim’s European Rug in Beige, with Green and Red Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 European rug in beige is the first iteration of this design to be in high-and-low texture. Featuring green and red floral patterns with cream undertones, this rug has been inspired by Tudor designs. On the Design: As inspired by English tudor rugs...
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2010s Chinese 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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