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Modern Persian 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatweave Kilim small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 7' 2" x 9' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green with Teal and Pink Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on Classic panel weaving. This edition enjoys chartreuse green with teal and pink...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Mashad Art Deco Style Black and Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Mashad Art Deco style carpet from the second half of the 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Modernist Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Persian modernist carpet from the fourth quarter of the 20th century. The rug is woven with repurposed old wool to create a vintage look and feel. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 4"
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Modernist Rug
Persian Modernist Rug
$11,520 Sale Price
32% Off
Brown and Cream Modern Architectural Area Rug, Wool, 5 x 7
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the "Rain" design from Orley Shabahang's Rain Collection, this exquisite carpet epitomizes the fusion of organic artistry and contemporary aesthetic. Crafted using the fin...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatwoven Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 5' 3" x 8' 1".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray & Cream
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Black with Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary 21st Century Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Accent Rug in Black
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a contemporary design in black. Measures: 6' 2" x 10' 2".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Persian Tabriz Distressed and Overdyed Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The artist used a vintage Persian Tabriz room size carpet as their canvas. They have intentionally distressed and then overdyed the carpet to create a more contemporary appeal. Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 6" x 2' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan runner carpet from the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 10" x 9' 7"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Green with Subtle Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Re...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Sky Blue Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x5 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Our “Rez Kilim” collection represents a unique mod...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Light Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9×12 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our latest “Rez Kil...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim in Tones of Beige
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 custom Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on classic panel-weaving, our lat...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black & Beige Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, an 8x10 Kilim from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Connoting a modern take on Classic panel-weaving, our latest “R...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 6x9 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cl...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mashad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad carpet from the mid-20th century featuring a Chinese pictorial design of a dragon.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mashad Rug
Vintage Persian Mashad Rug
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Multicolored Checkerboard Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal runner in a modern Art Deco style handmade during the mid-20th century with a check board pattern in a multicolored palette. Measures: 1' 7" x 6' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Black Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Deco carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed and Overdyed Handmade Persian Large Room Size Honeycomb Rug
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century creation consists of a vintage Persian Tabriz rug handmade during the mid-20th century that was scraped and overdyed blue to produce a distressed appeal. Although t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue and Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Sky Blue with Gray and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” conno...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Blue with Gray Stripes and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel weaving. This edition enjoys stripes in cool sky blue and gray with rich brown accents—all woven with a gorgeous, distinct new textural look and feel unique to this line. The way the intricate elements achieve such a smart, yet comfortable look exemplifies this collection’s livable appeal. It’s a work of meticulous craftsmanship and rare large size, as well as a cozy rug...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim Design in Beige with Mustard Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink with Gold and Chartreuse Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connote...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige, Blue Stripes and Off-White Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 5 x 8 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further on the design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this square 5x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on cla...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Handmade Persian Runner in Beige, Purple, and Blue
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz rug in runner format handmade in the mid-20th century with a beige field, and minor secondary tones in light purple and light blue. Measures: 3' 6" x 9' 3"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink with Yellow and Green Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Colorful Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with 4 striped colorful columns with white bindings. Measures: 6'7" x 8'9".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco carpet with a modernist geometric pattern in a starburst of colors.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
Vintage Persian Kashan Art Deco Rug
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed and Overdyed Handmade Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century creation consists of an antique Persian Tabriz rug handmade during the early 20th century that was scraped and overdyed to produce a distressed appeal. Although the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan modernist carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1940s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
$2,880 Sale Price
31% Off
Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kerman carpet from the mid-20th century featuring a 'gol farang (foreign flower)' motif encompassed in a spiral brushstroke motif.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Mashad Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad modernist rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Teal and Aqua Overdyed Wool Rug 6'10''x10'
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant overdyed rug is a hand-knotted wool piece that fuses antique Persian craftsmanship with modern artistic revival. Originally woven in Iran using traditional symmetrical k...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Taar" Modern Persian Rug, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature Persian carpet was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. The carpet is hand-knotted in our signature Cheshmeh weave, using wool from ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Leopard" Persian Rug, Wool and Silk, Cream and Gray, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Hand knotted with pure wool and silk highlights, this 6' x 9' Persian leopard rug by Orley Shabahang will watch over your home for generations. The leopard's graceful form seems to p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 6x8 Blue Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 6x8 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been m...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversize Contemporary Persian Blue Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 21st century oversize Persian rug with an open field solid design in blue and red. 100% vegetable dyed. Previously Custom ordered b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Animal Persian Carpet, Wool and Silk, Cream and Black, 9’ x 12’
Located in New York, NY
This modern 9' x 12' animal-themed Persian carpet from Orley Shabahang is part of our exclusive limited-series Animal Collection. Hand-knotted from luxurious silk and hand-spun wool,...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too. 15'' x 20''
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20th Century Turkish Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
$239 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 2’7” x 5’4”, this modern carpet from the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection, titled Strata, is hand-knotted in steel gray, dark brown, and cream wool. Its background of cream wool acts as the perfect setting for Strata’s rocky detailing. Owner, and lead designer, Bahram Shabahang drew inspiration from the movement of waves crashing over the rocky shores of Lake Michigan. Utilizing the circular design of large boulders on the lakebed, Bahram imagined its design by incorporating the movement of the lake’s waves...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang Gold on Gray Modern Persian Rug, Wool, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
In bold and contrasting shades of gray, gold, green, and cream hand-spun wool, this contemporary Persian carpet titled "Migaloo" measures 8’ x 10’2” and belongs to the Orley Shabahan...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Wool Persian Rug in Gray and Cream, Orley Shabahang, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Awaken into your dreams with this gray and cream contemporary 8' x 10' Persian rug by Orley Shabahang, titled "Canberra," from their Dream Collection. A flowing interconnected patter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Patterned Blue and Cream Wool Persian Carpet, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
In pure wool, this 8' x 10' modern wool area rug, "Mahi," utilizes blue and cream in a stylish patterned design. This carpet showcases the beauty of a hand-knotted Persian masterpiec...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Thumbprint Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A super cool contemporary Indian rug with a mesmerizing thumbprint pattern woven in contrasting shades of gray, and without a border.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Serene Indian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A serene contemporary handwoven Indian rug with an all-over lattice and floral pattern woven in wonderful shades of blue and cream.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Persian Carpet, Brown, Khaki, Cream and Camal-Colored Wool, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This 9' x 12' wool rug is a contemporary masterpiece from Orley Shabahang’s Music Collection. Entirely hand-knotted using traditional Persian weaving techniques, this piece is crafte...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Damask Silk Carpet with Victorian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
31135 Modern Erased Damask Rug, 08'02 x 10'00. This stunning hand-knotted wool and silk rug is a perfect embodiment of contemporary elegance, featuring an abstract damask pattern tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Shiraz Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78242 Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 07'03 x 10'03. Exuding a traditional sensibility and timeless style, the hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug is a captivating masterpiece o...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Bask in the beauty of this 10' x 14' gray and cream modern Persian rug woven with wool and silk by Orley Shabahang. Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cr...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Vintage Large Modern Gabbeh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Gabbeh rug with a nice modern design and light colors with beige field, blue and red, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...
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Late 20th Century Asian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Damask Silk Area Rug with Victorian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
31014 Contemporary Abstract Damask Wool and Silk Rug, 09'01 x 12'00. Contemporary abstract damask rugs with an erased design, originating from India, seamlessly blend traditional and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern persian 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 persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, asian art and furniture, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang, and Nasiri. 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 persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $239 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $6,000.

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