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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Schumacher Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 9x12'
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...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug Coromandel Beige
Located in MILANO, IT
Fornasetti rugs born from the combination of classical and contemporary themes and the visual universe of the Milanese Atelier turns into sensory surfac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel-Culebra Cubic Abstract Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau Collection Eskayel-Culebra cubic abstract handmade wool rug. Size: 10.0" x 14.4" (304 x 436 cm). Abstraction is one of the most revolutionary trends in art which st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Eskayel Dynasty Modern Handmade Wool Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Eskayel Dynasty Modern handmade wool rug for Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'0" × 14'3" (304 × 434 cm). A beautifully composed piece of contemporary art. This one-of-a-kind rug designer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Silk

Riff Rug from Souda, 6x8 ft, Natural Wool, Dark Grey
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...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Area Rug, Tufted New Zealand Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This abstract design rug is a piece currently in production as part of Tuft the World's debut TTW Editions collection. This piece is tufted and crafted in the Tuft the World workshop...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Rust, 6x9'
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...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Pompeii Hand-Knotted Rug in Blues, 5x7'
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tumbling-block rug design, Pompeii features a versatile motif that is equally at home in modern and traditional interiors. With its graphic pattern, stylish fringe and sof...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

North American Woven Geometric Textile Mounted Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting North American woven rug textile mounted on a wooden display panel. Features a colorful geometric pattern and is signed or initiated on bottom R.P. Lovely colors of salmo...
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20th Century American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Brushstrokes Motif Rug, Colorful Abstract Tufted Rug (large)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Brushstrokes Rug", is a collaborative piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This listing is for the larger version of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Caravanne Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Navy, 9x12'
Located in New York, NY
A striking combination of geometric patterns gives our Caravanne Indoor/Outdoor rug its unique character and stylish look. Durable and carefree, this two-tone flatweave is made of 10...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Contemporary Reservoir Silk and Wool Rug by Brett Beldock for Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Reservoir silk and wool rug by Brett Beldock for Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm). A contemporary hand knotted silk and wool rug in shades of beige and brown, designed by Brett Beldock. The designer has gained acclaim for her crisp, creative, yet off-beat approach to home furnishings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Half Moon Niwa + Niwa A 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

Seema Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Ochre, 6x9'
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

Abstract Ikat Rug in Ivory, 10x14'
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

Ankara Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Sand, 8x10'
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'
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'
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...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Malta French Knot Rug in Sand, 8x10'
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

Pompeii Hand-Knotted Rug in Blues, 4x6'
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tumbling-block rug design, Pompeii features a versatile motif that is equally at home in modern and traditional interiors. With its graphic pattern, stylish fringe and sof...
Category

2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Pompeii Hand-Knotted Rug in Yellow & Red, 5x7'
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tumbling-block rug design, Pompeii features a versatile motif that is equally at home in modern and traditional interiors. With its graphic pattern, stylish fringe and sof...
Category

2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zuko Chevron Print Rug by Pieces, Modern Grey Hand Tufted Zig Zag Rug Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Zuko rug features a fun chevron 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

Cirrus Rug in Ivory, 5x7'
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

Tortola Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Marine Blue, 8x10'
Located in New York, NY
Made of soft yet super-durable PET, Tortola is as stylish as it is practical. Inspired by one of our bestselling indoor/outdoor textiles, this large-scale concentric diamond rug make...
Category

2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Polyester

Cirrus Rug in Ivory, 9x12'
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

Medium Nobsa Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Nobsa rug by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 274 x L 190 cm Available in...
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2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Large muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 365 cm Available in colors: Grey / beige / black, ...
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2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Modern Abstract Eskayel-Culebra Rug for Doris Leslie Blau
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

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Cowhide Rug in White and Rose Gold
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,...
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2010s Brazilian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Leather

Medium Par Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium par rug by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Fibres from Jipi palm leaves fibers. Technique: Naturally dyed fibers. Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm Avail...
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2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer. 4 ft 9 in x 5 ft
By Barbara Rae Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Voice of a Dead Sea Scroll" tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer, country of origin: United States of America, date: circa late 20th century. Siz...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Bauer Collection Grey Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bauer collection grey handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'6" × 7'0" (198 × 213 cm). This Mid-Century Modern rug proves that the simplest things can at the sam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Bauer Collection White Herringbone Design Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Bauer Collection white herringbone design wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'9" × 6'9" (205 × 205 cm) Permeated with tradition but completely up to date, this contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Geometric Rug by Roderick N. Shade by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric rug by Roderick N. Shade by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 5'0" × 8'0" (152 × 243 cm). Roderick N. Shade’s artistic vision earned him the fame and title of one of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Bauer Collection Pattern-Less Rug in Grey and Brown by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Bauer Collection pattern-less rug in grey and brown by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'7" × 6'7" (200 × 200 cm). Fair and square, this modern rug shows that the power of timeless d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bauer Collection Modern Grey Pattern-Less Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Bauer Collection Modern grey Pattern-less rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'7" × 6'9" (200 × 205 cm). This modern rug proves that the simplest things can at the same time be the most...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Zenues Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Zenues rug by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100 % natural virgin wool. Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm Available in size small. The striking Zenues rug, a design by Sebastian Herkner, is inspired by old Colombian civilizations. When visiting the jewelry museum in Bogota, the designer discovered the gold works by the Zenu culture, which are decorated with so-called Narigeura symbols. These peoples lived in the Caribbean plains, through which the three large rivers Magdalena, Cauca, and San Jorge flow. Routinely they’d flood the fields so the Zenúes built a vast system of channels covering more than 500,000 hectares, controlling the flow of the water so that people and harvest would be protected. These landscapes inspired first the goldsmiths of the Zenúes – and now Sebastian Herkner. “These graphic objects have intrigued me for quite a while. Their symbolism is so narrative and expressive”, says the designer. The result: a subtle, yet striking, wool rug with various pile depths in a gentle crème white. Each rug is woven with natural virgin wool on traditional looms in ateliers in the Colombian Andes. The ‘channels’ of the monochrome rugs...
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2010s German Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brushstrokes Motif Rug, Colorful Abstract Tufted Rug (small)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Brushstrokes Rug", is a collaborative piece as part of Jason Andrew Turner's "Welcome Home" collection. This listing is for the smaller 47” in length ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Nudo Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Nudo rug by Sebastian Herkner Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 160 x L 190 cm Available in co...
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2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Half Moon 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

Contemporary Niwa A 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

Doris Leslie Blau Collection 'AD4' Golden Beige and Brown Rug by Arthur Dunnam
Located in New York, NY
Doris Leslie Blau collection 'AD4' golden beige and brown handmade rug by Arthur Dunnam Size: 4'0" × 6'0" (121 × 182 cm) While I love antique carpets from many periods and frequently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Large Uilas Noche Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Uilas Noche rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% Fique fibers from Furcraea leaves. Technique: Natural fibers. Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 260 x L 330 cm Availa...
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2010s German Modern North and South American Rugs

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Natural Fiber

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...
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2010s American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Delta Tapestry / Rug by Vera Somlo
Located in Geneve, CH
Delta Tapestry / Rug by Vera Somlo Unique piece Dimensions: 180 x 220 cm Materials: Organic Wool, Ilama Fiber Handspun and embroidered with pure organic wool and llama fiber. Vera was born in Bariloche Argentina in 1979. In 1997 Vera relocated to Spain...
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2010s Argentine Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Crest I Track by Moniomi, Hand-Tufted Wool Neutrals Graphic Rug
Located in Miami, FL
The Crest I track tapestry rug draws inspiration from the starting line of tracks run by athletes in the ancient Olympic Games. Nude neutrals and strong shapes combine to create an eclectic geometric vibe. This rug is hand-tufted in India, made with wool, silk, and shag. Can be paired together with Crest II to create a bigger rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

3D Illusion Area Rug, Tufted New Zealand Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This abstract design rug is a piece currently in production as part of Tuft the World's debut TTW Editions collection. This piece is tufted and crafted in the Tuft the World workshop...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Muyska Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Large muyska rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% natural virgin wool Technique: Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 190 x L 365 cm Available in colors: grey/beige/black, grey...
Category

2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Medium Uilas Noche Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Uilas Noche rug by Mae Engelgeer Materials: 100% Fique fibers from Furcraea leaves. Technique: Natural fibers. Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 180 x L 280 cm Avail...
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2010s Colombian Modern North and South American Rugs

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Natural Fiber

Pink White & Green Abstract Tapestry, Tufted New Zealand Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This abstract design rug is a piece currently in production as part of Tuft the World's debut TTW Editions collection. This piece is tufted and crafted in the Tuft the World workshop...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Tuna Rug by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Tuna rug by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Series: White Dimensions: 7.6'' x 5.6" Materials: 100% New Zealand, Cotton Mesh Other sizes available. Platal...
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2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Half Moon Niwa Gray Denim
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...
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2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Custom Made Modern Area Rug in Bright Ethnic Pattern Bright Colors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This one of a kind beautiful rug was custom designed for a Palm Springs residence to coordinate with custom dining room chairs of the same pattern. Beautiful modern design with a ika...
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1990s North American Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Beige Linen
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...
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2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Medium Moton Subas Rug by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium moton subas rug by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: 100% natural virgin wool. Technique: Naturally dyed fibers. Hand-woven in Colombia. Dimensions: W 200 x L 300 cm. Availab...
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2010s German Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Niwa Oval Rug Gray Denim
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...
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2010s Mexican Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Square Niwa + Niwa B Peach Pink
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

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.

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