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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray & Cream
By Rug & Kilim
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 “Rez K...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige & Grey Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x15 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 K...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink and Beige Chevrons
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors toget...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige with Black and Yellow Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 w...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige-Brown with Gray Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Red, Green, and White Chevrons
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from a new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
Its construction uses a paddle-weave technique that plays complementary colors toget...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Custom Kilim Design in Gray with Green and Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 clas...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim Design in Beige-Brown and Gray
By Rug & Kilim
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 clas...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Slate Gray with Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x13 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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x12 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 class...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Slate Grey with Purple & Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 pane...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Mustard and Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 pane...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from an exciting new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 5x7 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 ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue Stripes & Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Rustic Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern rustic Turkish flatweave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 10' 6" x 14' 9".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gray on Gray Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Interweaving the gap between modern interior styles and traditional Persian carpets, this simplistic two-tone gray carpet measures 5’10” x 8’8” and features an all-over geometric des...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Area Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75890, vintage Persian Mashhad Area rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug features a 16-point Mashhad medallion in a field of palmettes, feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
71127 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05'03 x 10'05.
Timeless appeal meets patriotic flair in this hand knotted wool antique Persian Bakhtiari rug. The unique garden panel design and sophisticated colors woven into this piece work together creating a relaxed yet elevated feel such as American traditional or even Nautical chic. The abrashed red field features an allover pattern composed of stylized ivory palmettes richly patterned with botanical motifs arranged in two vertical columns. It is framed with a ziggurat border decorated with cypress trees and geometric florals. Classic iterations of red, ivory, and navy blue make this antique Persian gallery rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Distressed Persian Rug with Medallion Design in Charcoal and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charcoal and gray Medallion design modern distressed Persian rug, rug crv-10046875, country of origin / type: Iran / Distressed modern, circa 19...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug with Soft, Light Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51543, antique Persian Mashhad rug. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug features an all-over Herati pattern surrounded by a complementary Herati and rosette border in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Beguiling Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
75269 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05’08 x 10’03.
Biophilic Design meets beguiling elegance in this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug. The four seasons garden design and rich earthy hu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75266 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 05’01 x 10’00. This enchanting hand knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug is a mesmerizing canvas of cultural symbolism and artistic mastery. Showca...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74320 vintage Persian Kashan with modern traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kashan rug features a modern traditional style. A grand medallion takes centre stag...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Persian over Dyed Gallery Rug in Shades of Dark Blue and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Persian over dyed wide gallery rug in shades of dark blue and gray, rug s12-1001, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1950
This Persian carpet with a classical comp...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Rug in Blue and Cream Wool, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Using traditional Persian weaving techniques, this carpet, titled Excelsior, measures 10’ x 14’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection. With a simple yet elega...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Luxurious Modern Design Vintage Rug in Shades of Blue, Turquoise, Teal and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shades of Turquoise, blue, teal and green modern design vintage rug, Rug/ D-0604 Type/ Modern
This vintage rug is one-of-a-kind with a distressed finish that emphasizes a modern. ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Kilim in Beige-Brown with Stripes & Green-Grey Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 7x10 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kili...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet in Blue and Cream Wool, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
This 8’ x 10’2" Orley Shabahang signature “Rain” carpet showcases a modern design in a hand knotted Persian weave. This carpet, from the Orley Shabahang Rain collection, features a s...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black, with Blue Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 11x14 Kilim in Black and Blue accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a modern take on...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, in Teal and Seafoam Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x11 Kilim in Teal and Seafoam accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Green, With Brown and Blue Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim in Green With Brown and Blue accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a mo...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige with Muted Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x15 Kilim rug from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Connoting a modern take...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black, with Brown and Green Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10×14 Kilim in Black with Brown and Green accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a m...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 12x18 Kilim in Beige and Brown, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a modern take on classi...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown, With Beige and Green Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9×12 Kilim in Brown with Beige and Green accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Connoting a mo...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Green, with Beige Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10×14 Kilim in Green with Beige accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design: C...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown, with Beige Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9×13 Kilim in Brown with Beige accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Contemporary Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal contemporary gallery carpet handmade during the late 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 12' 9".
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Brown Accents, with Textural Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10×14 Kilim in Brown accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a modern take on classic p...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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,...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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: 2' 3" x 4' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a modern and colorful checkered pattern.
Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 8".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim long and narrow gallery format rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 9" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white.
Measures: 6' 1" x 6' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white.
Measures: 5' 9" x 6' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white.
Measures: 6' 11" x 7' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white.
Measures: 6' 8" x 8' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue & White Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug in square format handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of blue and white.
Measures: 6' 5" x 7' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim gallery rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 8' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 3' 9" x 6' 1".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Contemporary Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a contemporary checkerboard design.
Measures: 1' 10" x 3' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with bright cotton highlights over a neutral background in wool.
Measures: 5' 3" x 7' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue, Gray & White
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Grey & Black Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige & Grey Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x15 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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue with Gray Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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.