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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Slate Grey with Purple & 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” connote...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Rust with Off-White Notes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7 x 10 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 in Beige with Brown and Light Blue Accents
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 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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61138 Vintage Persian Malayer rug, 04'04 x 06'10. ?With its rugged beauty and timeless design, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug is poised to impress. The eye-catching geometric pattern and time-softened colors woven into this vintage Malayer rug work together creating a truly classic look. Perfect for a small space, kitchen, stair landing...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Moroccan Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
As close to monochrome as you can get, but with a verrrry discreet large lozenge pattern on a natural sand ground. No borders, natch. Narrow tassels ba...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Geometric Neutral Wool Carpet in Brown and Cream, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Boasting a balanced and interconnected all-over diamond pattern, this hand-knotted wool carpet measures 5’11” x 8’8” and is in brand-new condition. All-natural shades of hand-spun wo...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
61152 Vintage Persian Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs 07'00 x 10'01. ?Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this handwoven wool...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61194 Distressed antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, 10'07 x 13'09. With its effortless beauty and timeless appeal, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Bakhtiari rug can beautifully bl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Ivory Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61220 Vintage Persian Heriz Runner 02'08 x 21'07. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The abrashed beige field features an allover geometric pattern. It is enclosed with a triple banded border. Rustic yet refined, this extra-long Persian carpet runner would also complement mountain living for luxury ski chalets, secluded hunting lodges and ranch estates found in Montana, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Wyoming, or the Adirondacks. Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or used as stair treads...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Afghani Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
78344 Vintage Afghani Rug, 05'10 x 08'00. Featuring a timeless elegance and regal charm, this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Afghani rug showc...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Modern Persian Rugs

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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...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Modern Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional Oriental Inspired wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'9" × 18'5" (388 × 561 cm) This contemporary rug was modeled on the fabulous carpets from Tabriz. Being p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

NASIRI Mazandaran Collection - Blue Flatweave
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Rice Paddy" Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
From our flat-weave series, "Rice Paddy" utilizes Orley Shabahang's signature double weave to compose this durable and understated carpet. The soft magenta ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ref No. Mazandaran 8899
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran flatweave rug is made with handspun wool and cotton with natural dyes. It is inspired by the Antique kilims that are native to the Kurdish region in Iran. N A S I R I ...
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2010s Afghan Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Formal and Transitional Grey Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Carpet, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with interconnected floral motifs, this transitional wool carpet measures 8’10” x 11’11” and is hand-knotted using a traditional Persian weave. The carpet’s design depicts a blooming transitional flower garden, detailed with cream, gray, and steel blue formal...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77482 Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug, 05'04 x 08'01. Full of tiny details and an expressive design combined with earth-tone colors, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78097 Contemporary brown area rug with Retro Mid-Century Modern style 10'00 x 13'07. Warm and inviting with a timeless design, this hand-knotted wool contemporary area rug is poised to impress. The abrashed coffee colored field features a retro geometric pattern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Earthy Tone Moroccan Rug, Organic Modern Meets Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80810 New Contemporary Moroccan rug, 10'03 x 13'10. With its simplicity, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61106 Vintage Persian Hamadan rug, 05'00 x 09'06.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61143 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari runner, 03'05 x 13'01.
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Area Rug with Modern Damask Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
80743 New Contemporary Area rug with Modern Damask Pattern, 06'03 x 09'05. Emanating traditional sensibility and effortless beauty, this hand knotted wool contemporary area rug is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Geometric and Transitional Garden Carpet, Indigo, and Gold, Wool, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Lahore rug features in a garden-style motif and measures 9'1" x 11'0". Hand-woven in Persia, this carpet showcases modern hues of blue, yellow and taupe, intricately han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
61094 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 03'08 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vintage Pe...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Moorish Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
61041 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'07 x 03'11. Embark on an enchanting odyssey of Moorish elegance with this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61079 distressed vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, 03'10 x 09'08.
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61084 Vintage Persian Hamadan rug, 04'01 x 07'07.
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Modern Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
77944 vintage Persian Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 03'10 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and an expressive design, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian kilim rug is a captivating...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Round Heriz Silk Rug Contemporary Colors Gold Pink Turquoise 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 8 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern design ru...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Gray and Black Wool Transitional Paisley Hand-Knotted Carpet, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Flaring from a transitional and ornate interior medallion, this hand-knotted gray and black carpet belongs to the Orley Shabahang Market Collection and measures 9' x 12'. Modern and transitional, this carpet features a garden inspired-design sporting black flowers, paisley, and butterfly motifs off a gray background. Symmetrical and versatile, the floral design provides the perfect foundation for any bedroom, living room, or wherever a large area carpet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61049 antique Kurdish rug, Measures: 06'11 x 14'10.
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Bucolic" Gray and Green Contemporary Wool Persian Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Titled Bucolic, this hand-knotted contemporary carpet bridges the gap between traditional Persian carpet weaving and modern interior design. Measuring 9’2” x 12’1”, Bucolic utilizes ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61051 vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner, Measures: 03'05 x 11'01.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a rare antique 13x25 Persian rug with their latest curation of iconic classics. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. On the Design: This all over pattern ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Blue and Brown Persian Rug, 8’ x 10’
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection, this indigo and neutral brown transitional carpet is hand-knotted and measures 8' x 9'9". Completed using a traditional Persian weave, this carpet's luxurious pile consists of hand-spun wool, hand-knotted onto a cotton warp and weft foundation. The inspiration for the carpet's design comes from traditional Persian flower...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Gabbeh Handmade Persian Wool Rug With Multicolor Stripe Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Persian Gabbeh hand-knotted wool rug with a red, yellow, and brown field. This Gabbeh rug has a gorgeous stripe design. This rug measures: 3'10" x 8'10". Our rugs ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-knotted Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Orley Shabahang, 4' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Bakhtiari textiles dating back centuries actually provided the inspiration for this design, not the New York landmark from which it derives its name. The simple patternin...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Dark and Moody Meets Masculine Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
53749 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 09'04 x 11'11. ​Get ready to fall head over heels for this hand knotted antique Persian Bakhtiari rug! Radiating from the center is a large-scale...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Medallion Corner Design
Located in Dallas, TX
78093 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with Medallion Corner Design, 10'01 x 15'02 Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Made in Iran.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Feridan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60959 Distressed Antique Persian Feridan rug, 05'03 x 09'11 Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash. Abrash. Made in Iran.
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Lahore Carpet, Transitional, Red, Taupe, Blue, and Green, Wool, 8’ x 10’
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 7'9" x 10'7", this transitional Lahore rug is hand-knotted in red, taupe, green, gold, pink, and blue wool and belongs to the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection. Bright and colorful, the design depicts a flourishing flower garden featuring a repetitive, all-over pattern with a flair of Art-Nouveau inspiration. Composed of curvilinear vases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 3' 5" x 6' 8" Flat-weave rugs & carpets: Knotted pile rugs are just one small part of a vast universe of textile techniques suitable for heavy use. If you can imagine it, some weaver has tried it out. Pieces can be roughly divided into those reversible from the start and those never, or at least not initially, reversible. Thus, kilims are considered reversible, while everything else is not. Kilims are tapestry woven rugs with both sides the same, in either slit technique where colors change, or with various methods of avoiding slits. Slit tapestry weave goes back to ancient times and Coptic Egyptian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Neutral Transitional and Modern Hand-Knotted Persian Carpet, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
As if rivers were cutting through a mountainous landscape, this transitional topographic floral carpet is hand-knotted, measures 9'10" x 13'7", and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wool Transitional Dual-Medallion Blue and Pink Hand-Knotted Carpet, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
With a bold and attention-seeking composition, this hand-knotted modern and transitional carpet measures 7'7" x 9'9" and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Market Collection. Inspired by...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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''.
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20th Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Sultanabad-Style Handmade Persian Mahal Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Sultanabad-style Persian Mahal large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 11' 8" x 15' 10".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. It has gray fringe on both ends, can also be ordered without fringe. By Djoharian Design...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Reversible Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 0" x 15' 2".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78216 Vintage Persian Turkoman rug, 02'01 x 03'06. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Made in Iran. Hand-knotted wool.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Green Gabbeh Rug with Modern Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
78040 Vintage Persian Green Moss Gabbeh rug with Biophilic Design 05'11 x 08'01. With its simplicity, modern biophilic design and reflecting elements of nature, this hand-knotted vin...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78215 Vintage Persian Turkoman rug, 02'01 x 03'05. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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".
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Sultanabad-Style Handmade Persian Mahal Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Sultanabad-style Persian Mahal large oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 13' 0" x 18' 3.
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

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 "Leopardess" Tribal Revival Persian Rug, Neutral Wool, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Titled “Leopardess,” this cream and grey detailed carpet showcases a spotted leopard perched in a tree, surveying her surroundings for her prey. The carpet’s pile is hand-knotted uti...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped design rug hand-knotted in silk lilac ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

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".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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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