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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2'8"x9'9" Denim Blue Hand Knotted, Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Denim Blue with Mix of Gold, Hand Knotted, Mosaic Design Wool and Silk, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ce...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
2'7"x9'9" Persian Erased Design Wool/Silk Hand Knotted Pink Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centu...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
4'x12' Hand Knotted Abstract with Mosaic Design Gray Wool and Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Abstract with Mosaic Design Gray Wool and Silk Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3'10"x11'8" Hand Knotted Blue Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Blue Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Oriental Wide Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian w...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
2'6"x9'10" Hand Knotted Blue Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Oriental Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Blue Mosaic Design Wool and Silk Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77685 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 04'06 x 06'08. Step into a world where history and artistry converge in this enchanting hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bakhtiari ru...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Cream 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 “Rez K...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray and Beige with Stripes & Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 10x14 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cl...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
12'x15' Brown Abstract Design Persian Knot Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Burnt Amber, Abstract Design, Densely Woven Persian Knot, Extra Soft Wool Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months a...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Gallery Rug with Traditional Jacobean Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75598 Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug, 10’01 x 15’10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug is an exquisite example of traditional Persian artistry, featuring a mesmerizing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Palace rug
Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom.
Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from woo...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76197, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
11'9"x11'9" Taupe Abstract Design Wool-Silk Hand Knotted Persian Knot Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Round Abstract with Mosaic Taupe Wool and Silk Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
9'10"x9'10" Wool and Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Persian Knot Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Silk Abstract with Fire Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Square Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Pe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Persian Nomadic Square Shag Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A handmade Persian Gabbeh square scatter rug with a crimson red field boldly dating 1367, (circa 1950). This tribal rug hand knotted by the nomadic Qashqai group of Persia were decad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Persian Moud Mood Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76779 Vintage Persian Moud Mood Rug, 09'06 x 12'07. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mood rug unfolds like a lyrical manuscript from the heart of Khorasan, where geometry and n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74499 Square Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 02'06 x 02'08. Antique-washed Persian Bijar rugs are exquisite handcrafted rugs that undergo a specialized washing process to soften the color...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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' 6" x 3' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Diamond Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78846 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 09'11 x 12'09. Step into a world of celestial charm and nomadic elegance with this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug. The central diamond...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Teal and Aqua Overdyed Wool Rug 6'10''x10'
By Amara Rugs
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner with Jacobean Style, Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
75364 vintage Persian Hamadan runner with Jacobean style, hallway runner. With its warm, rich colors, Jacobean style, and ornate detailing, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Ham...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Gray and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x8 piece is from a bold new line of contemporary rugs by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
This new addition to “Rez Kilim” is a play of pile and flat weave together, as seen in the sky blue field and gray border. Additionally, this is the first addition...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Black Indian Mahal Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Blooming Midnight Garden
Located in Dallas, TX
30173 Modern Black Indian Mahal Rug, 08’09 x 11’10. Modern Indian Mahal rugs are contemporary interpretations of traditional Persian Mahal rugs, featuring intricate floral and geomet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design
Located in Dallas, TX
73277 Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Herati Design. Providing an element of comfort, artistic statement and functional versatility, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Pink Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
61238 Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Rug, 03'04 x 05'10. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan rug is a captivating example of traditional Persian...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1970's Indian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78147 Vintage Indian Mahal Rug Runner, 02'06 x 11'09. Arts and Crafts style meets cozy cohesiveness in this hand knotted wool vintage Indian Mahal rug runner. The nature-inspired des...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Patchwork Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52130 Vintage purple patchwork rug 11'00 x 16'03. Cleverly composed with well-balanced asymmetry, this hand-knotted wool vintage patchwork rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The eye-catching geometric pattern and lively purple colors woven into this patchwork rug work together creating a truly unique look. The composition is composed of distressed and overdyed pieces of Persian rug fragments...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
20th century one of a kind Persian Mahal room size rug in Plae cream and brown, accents in pale green and soft brown
Measures: 9'9'' x 13'6''.
Category
20th Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz square throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 2' 2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Persian Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring highly desirable colors and a traditional modern style, this antique Bakhtiari Persian rug embodies a harmonious energy captiva...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1880s Antique Persian Bijar Rug, Timelessly Classic Meets Decidedly Dapper
Located in Dallas, TX
76771 Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 05'03 x 09'07.
Timelessly classic meets decidedly dapper in this antique Persian Bijar rug. The geometric masculine design and moody hues woven into ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Oriental Square Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 5x7 Persian rug is a new addition to the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim.
This particular reimagines the style of antique Turkmen tribal rugs—once used a...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Orange with Gray-Blue Accents
By Rug & Kilim
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 “Rez...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Bijar Rug, 03'01 x 21'00
Located in Dallas, TX
74967 Extra-Long Antique Indian Bijar Rug, 03'01 x 21'00. This stunning hand-knotted wool antique Indian Bijar rug is an extraordinary example of intricate craftsmanship and timeless...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61242 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'11 x 05'04. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug is a captivating piece of artistry, steeped in rich tribal symbolism an...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Full of character and highly decorative, this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with Traditional Modern style features an elaborate centre medallion and ornate spandrels surrounded by al...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, Boho Chic Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
53941 Vintage Pink Persian Hamadan Rug, 05'05 x 08'03. Persian Nahavand Hamadan rugs, originating from Iran's Nahavand area within the broader Hamadan region, embody a harmonious ble...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Full of character and stately presence, this antique Persian Hamadan rug with modern tribal style showcases an extravagant geometric design rendered in beautiful variegated shades of...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1890's Antique Blue Persian Hamadan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
90026 Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 11'09 x 15'07. This enchanting antique Persian Hamadan rug is a stunning masterpiece that captures the essence of traditional Persian craftsmanship...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Black Sarouk Floral Indian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78706 Vintage Black Indian Floral Rug, 09'00 x 12'00. Timeless grace meets classic sophistication in this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage modern Indian floral rug, unveiling a...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Earth-Tone Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
75325 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05'00 X 09'09.
Biophilic Design meets earth-tone decadence in this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug. The four seasons garden design and warm earthy hues woven into this piece work together creating a relaxed yet elevated feel. An allover pattern composed compartmental panels decorated with a variety of Persian flowers...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Earth-Tone Gabbeh Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
31006 Earth-Tone Indian Gabbeh Rug, 04'11 x 07'10. Hand-knotted wool Indian Gabbeh rugs are traditional rugs originating from India, characterized by their handcrafted construction u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76142, vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with traditional style features a central medallion filled with an array ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang, Orange and Gray Modern Peacock Carpet, Wool, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
With a cool gray background detailed with orange peacocks, this contemporary carpet, titled Marching Flock, measures 9’ x 12’ and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Animal Collection. In...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Loomed Rug – Organic Wave Design in Sage, Moss, and Stone
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary hand-loomed rug features a soothing organic design with flowing, amoeba-like shapes in soft sage, muted moss, and cool stone tones. The subtle curves and harmonious...
Category
2010s Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Soft Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78893 New Modern Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug, 08'00 x 10'04. This exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Persian Sultanabad rug radiates timeless elegance and sophisticated charm, making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Mahal Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Art Deco style Mahal small runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 7' 5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Tufted Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
21st century modern Tufenkian rug with a silver labyrinth motif. This rug measures at 8'9" x 11'6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Saraband Rug with Mir Boteh Design
Located in Dallas, TX
72632, antique Persian Saraband rug with Mir Boteh design. The antique Persian Saraband rug features a delicate pattern of Mir boteh motifs in diagonal rows ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Design Fine Rug Hand Knotted Beige Gold
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material.
These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug for Foyer, Kitchen, Bathroom, or Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75234,Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug for Foyer, Kitchen, Bathroom, or Entry Rug. This hand-knotted wool vintage Hamadan Persian rug features a central stylized floral medallion i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian carpet from the city of Tabriz with a modern design.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'4" × 18'4" (406 × 558 cm)
A contemporary traditional inspired hand-knotted wool rug. This traditional classic rug draws attenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61294 Modern Sky Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug, 12'03 x 15'10. Hailing from Iran's Sultanabad region, Persian Sultanabad rugs are celebrated for their outstanding craftsmanship, durabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Once upon a time I was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Modern desig rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a new layered look.
This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space!
Design in style of Heriz hand-knotted.
Collection: Djoharian Design - "Once upon a time I was a Heriz"
Colors: pinks and grays
Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool
Knot density: 150 knots / inch²
Production time approx 23-24 weeks in size 8 x 10 ft.
Size: Available to order in the desired size. Other color combinations are possible.
Underfloor heating: Suitable
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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.