Modern North and South American 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Riff Rug from Souda, 6x8 ft, Natural Wool, Multicolored 01
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 6x8 rug in the colors shown plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to th...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Riff Rug from Souda, 6x8 ft, Natural Wool, Dark Grey
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 6 x 8 rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can m...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Palace Size Modern Woven Leather Strap Area Rug 31'L X 24'W
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental palace size modern area rug or carpet constructed from black bonded leather straps in a geometric pattern. The carpet measures nearly 24 feet wide and over 31 feet long. T...
Category
20th Century Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Leather
Modern Eskayel Jangala Abstract Green Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Modern Eskayel Jangala Abstract green Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 8.2" × 10.3" (248 × 312 cm).
New, custom and modern rugs by Doris Leslie Blau are made with humility toward...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Hemp
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in Black and White
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x7 from Rug & Kilim’s line of handmade cowhide rugs. Enjoying a silky, lustrous sheen complementing the positive-negative black and white play with subtle distinction. A comfortab...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Leather
Small Wool Dune Rug Hunter
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By Mush Studios
2022
Materials: New Zealand wool, cotton backing
Dimensions: (S) 3 ft., (L) 7 ft.
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in Cream
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x7 from Rug & Kilim’s line of handmade cowhide rugs. Enjoying a silky, lustrous sheen complementing the pallet of beige-brown with rose gold hints. A comfortable, textural choice,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Leather
Schumacher Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 9x12'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Primary Rings Acrylic Rug
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rug by Liz Collins
2021
Materials: Sunbrella Acrylic Yarn & Fabric, Monofilament
Dimensions: 100" diameter, 1" thick
Edition: Unique
This L...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Rust, 8x10'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Indian motifs, our Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug is a stylish combination of geometric and abstract elements. Made of 100% recycled PET, it looks and feels like natural fibers...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Polyester
Riff Rug from Souda, Customizable, 4x6 ft, Natural Wool, Beige
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 4ft x 6ft rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to t...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Riff Rug from Souda, Customizable, 8x10 ft, Braided, Multicolored 05
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 8x10 rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to the ru...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Abstract Soumak Weave Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Soumak weave wool rug with a gray field. This rug has accents of brown, goldenrod, and ivory in a gorgeous all-over abstract design.
This rug measures: 9' x...
Category
2010s Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
By Eskayel
Located in New York, NY
Modern abstract Eskayel-culebra rug for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 9'0" × 12'2" (274 × 370 cm).
This contemporary rug, the “Culebra Cubic 2,” measures approximately 9 by 12 feet and fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Oscar" Rug Inspired by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alvorada Rug is inpired by Oscar Niemeyer. The curves and mix of textures make an unique result and touch to this piece.
Sizes arfe customizable.
.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Niwa Rectangular Rug Green Sage
Located in Mexico City, MX
Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others in endless ways to create customizable configurations.
This collection is a repres...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in Cream
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x7 from Rug & Kilim’s line of handmade cowhide rugs. Enjoying a silky, lustrous sheen complementing the pallet of beige-brown with rose gold hints. A comfortable, textural choice,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Leather
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 01
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag rug By Madeline Tavernier
2022
Materials: acrylic & wool yarns
Dimensions: 19" x 31".
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Contemporary Round Niwa Red Coral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others in endless ways to create customizable configurations.
This collection is a repres...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flat-weave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century with a horizontally striped pattern in soft, but colorful tones similar to the style of Amer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 05
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag Rug By Madeline Tavernier.
2022
Materials: acrylic & wool yarns.
Dimensions: 25" x 14.5".
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Hand Tufted Shag Rug 02
By Fort Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Tufted Shag Rug By Madeline Tavernier.
2022
Materials: acrylic & wool yarns.
Dimensions: 41" x 12.5".
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Diosa Luna Handmade Bedside Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade Bedside rug by Tamika Rivera
2020
Materials: Fiber
Dimensions: H 55" x W 32" x D 2"
Edition: Unique
This small handwoven rug by te...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
"Pauliceia" Rug Inspired by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Pauliceia Rug is inpired by Oscar Niemeyer and his urban buldings in São PAULO landscape. The curves and mix of textures make an unique result and touch to this piece.
Sizes are ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Aegean Green Handmade Rug by Bunny Williams for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aegean green handmade rug by Bunny Williams for Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 11'8" × 13'4" (355 × 406 cm).
A contemporary rug designed by the icon of decorating, Mrs. Bunny ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lina Rug Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi Handmade with Sustainable Econyl
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Lina rug is inspired by Lina Bo Bardi. The stripes and mix of textures make a unique result and touch to this piece.
Sizes are customizable.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Nylon
Pompeia Rug Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Pompeia rug is inpired by Lina Bo Bardi. The stripes and mix of textures make an unique result and touch to this piece.
Sizes are customizable.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Patagonia Shearling Taupe Rug 8'x10'2''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This luxurious Patagonia shearling rug is a masterful blend of texture and tone, hand-assembled from meticulously matched natural shearling panels. With its velvety, ultra-soft pile ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fur, Wool
Riff Rug from Souda, 4x6 ft, Natural Wool, Ivory
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 4ft x 6ft rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix colors akin to t...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Alvorada" Rug Inspired by Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alvorada Rug is inpired by Oscar Niemeyer. The curves and mix of textures make an unique result and touch to this piece.
Sizes arfe customizable.
.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Acrylic
Rug & Kilim’s Extra Large Cowhide Rug in Beige, White and Cream Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This handmade 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug from Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new collection of rare pieces in the style—each a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Fur, Hide, Leather
Woven Leather Strap Rug or Carpet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern style woven leather strap rug or carpet made from twelve panels sewn together. The panels are joined with leather cowhide strapping. Two sided with one side having a smoother ...
Category
20th Century American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Leather
Designed Modern Genuine Cowhide Leather Custom Rug By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Modern Genuine Cowhide Leather Custom Rug offers customizable options for size and color. Hand-crafted with Cowhide (Genuine Cowhide Leather), it exudes exceptional quality and d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Andeloos Modern Geometric Rug Set in Blue Silk and Wool by Jt. Pfeiffer
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Andeloos, handmade in pure wool, gives the sensation of being submerged at the bottom of the ocean. Where the calm is only apparent, since there is a ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pieces Otto Grey Zig Zag Print Modern Hand Tufted Irregular Shape Rug Carpet
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Otto rug features a fun zig zag edge and matching print, in a soft, neutral color palette. Not another neutral to help ground a room. Rugs that mak...
Category
2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wide Weave Rug Earl Grey
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Twill Rug Cherry
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Twill Rug Honeyberry
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Uilas Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Small uilas rug by Mae Engelgeer
Materials: 100% fique fibers from Furcraea leaves.
Technique: Natural fibers. Hand-woven in Colombia.
Dimensions: W 180 x L 200 cm
Available in ...
Category
2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hooked Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'4" × 10'0" (314 × 304 cm)
This modern hooked rug features a bold and dynamic design, blending abstrac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Riff Rug from Souda, Customizable, 6x8 ft, Natural Wool, Beige
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 6x8 rug in the color shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. We can mix...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Riff Rug from Souda, 12x15 ft, Braided, Multicolored 04
By Souda, Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a 12 x 15 rug in the colors shown in the first image plus a rug pad for use on hard surfaces.
We offer a number of different colors. W...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Ochre, 6x9'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Indian motifs, our Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug is a stylish combination of geometric and abstract elements. Made of 100% recycled PET, it looks and feels like natural fibers...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Polyester
Malta French Knot Rug in Sand, 5x7'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Made of wool and cotton on a traditional pit loom, Malta French Knot is a dynamic stripe with lovely dimension and texture accentuated by tassel fringe. This versatile geometric desi...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern SN1 Zig-Zag Rug in Gray and Brown by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern SN1 zig-zag rug in gray and brown by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'0" × 6'0" (182 × 182 cm)
Modern rug designed by Sandra Nunnerly for Doris Leslie Blau. Contemporary rugs constit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kim Alexandriuk Tattoo Relief Hand Knotted Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Kim Alexandriuk Tattoo Relief Hand Knotted Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" x 10'0" (243 x 304 cm)
Thanks to bold rugs you can find new ways of making interiors brighter and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Twill Rug Butterscotch
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 10x14'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous design that combines flatweave construction with hand tufting, Abstract Ikat is a rhythmic broken stripe with pronounced texture and extra dimension. Inspired by our popul...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Cirrus Rug in Ivory, 5x7'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Our Cirrus Rug is a simple wool flatweave made fabulous by furry rows of fringe-like cotton-linen tufting. An understated statement piece, this unique rug adds luxurious texture to a...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Ankara Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sand, 8x10'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Our Ankara Hand-Knotted Wool Rug is a versatile transitional design that evokes the intricate patterning and border details of antique tribal carpets. Made of soft 100% wool, this to...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Cirrus Rug in Ivory, 10x14'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Our Cirrus Rug is a simple wool flatweave made fabulous by furry rows of fringe-like cotton-linen tufting. An understated statement piece, this unique rug adds luxurious texture to a...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Narragansett Rug in Indigo, 9x12'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A cotton flatweave with a versatile allover pattern and beautiful tonal variations, Amagansett comes in a range of useful sizes. This is a stylish, easy-to-use rug that is at home in...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Contemporary Square Niwa Red Coral
Located in Mexico City, MX
Niwa is a collection of minimal and organic modular rugs. Each module can be combined with others in endless ways to create customizable configurations.
This collection is a repres...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Ochre, 3x10'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Indian motifs, our Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug is a stylish combination of geometric and abstract elements. Made of 100% recycled PET, it looks and feels like natural fibers...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Polyester
Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Rust, 6x9'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Indian motifs, our Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug is a stylish combination of geometric and abstract elements. Made of 100% recycled PET, it looks and feels like natural fibers...
Category
2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs
Materials
Polyester
Modern north and south american rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern north and south american 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 north and south american 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 north and south american rugs made in a specific country, there are North America, South America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original north and south american rugs, popular names associated with this style include Luft Tanaka, Schumacher, Souda, and Paulo Kobylka. 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 north and south american rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $260 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $4,024.