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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Gray with Brown Accents
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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Green and Brown Accents
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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Sky Blue and Brown Accents
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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

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” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Gray with Blue Stripes 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” connotes a modern take on classic pane...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Beige and Mustard Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x15 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

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Custom Kilim in Blue with Gray 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 Clas...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tribal Persian Shiraz Relief Rug
Located in New York, NY
This modern Persian hand knotted rug is made with handspun wool and natural dyes. It is inspired by the antique rug making style that is nativ...
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2010s 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 contemporary throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 10" x 5' 7".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78145 Antique Orange Persian Bijar Rug, 03'04 x 05'00. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bijar rug is a captivating vision of artistry and tradition, designed to bring...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gray with Sky Blue 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 p...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Persian Gabbeh Colorful Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Gabbeh rug has a blue frame a Gorgeous delicate stripe design. This rug measures: 3'4 x 4'10". ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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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...
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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Iight Blue
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Designer rug circa 9 x 6 ft hand-knotted blue Exclusive finterior design rug, hand-knotted in two colors from the finest bamboo silk. Discreet elegance through noble material. Manufa...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk

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

21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal
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

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Runner in Beige and Off-White Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 7x11 Persian Bakhtiari rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection. On the Design This piece is inspired by some of the most rare rugs and tapestries...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

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...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk

21st Century Persian Tabriz Modern Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 2"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Persian Tabriz Modern Runner
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Tabriz Runner handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 1' 8" x 12' 9"
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Qum Refracted Gold Orchid Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan highland wool. By Djoharian Design. This rug style originates in ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Orley Shabahang "Canyon Sunset" Modern Persian Rug, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature "Canyon Sunset" carpet from our Art Deco collection consists of handspun wool that is both organic vegetable-dyed as well as undyed. Showcasing the nat...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53871 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'08. Explore the captivating appeal of Heriz rugs, originating from the northwestern region of Iran, celebrated for their unparallel...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
$5,432 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53875 Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug Runner, 03'05 x 13'00. Persian Azerbaijan rugs are traditional handwoven carpets originating from the Azerbaijani ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug
$4,312 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 3".
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Mid-20th Century 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

21st Century Contemporary Handmade Persian Tabriz Abstract Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Tabriz runner handmade during the 21st century utilizing repurposed wool from antique and vintage rugs to generate a very high-quality contemporary piece with the pa...
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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

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim, in Teal and Seafoam Accents
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: ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Vintage Persian Teal Overdyed Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78584 Vintage Persian Teal Overdyed Rug, 10'11 x 16'09. Vintage charm meets eclectic modern flair in this vintage Persian overdyed rug. The inconspic...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Red Pakistani Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Tantalizing Texture
Located in Dallas, TX
​80748 Contemporary Red Area Rug, 06'02 x 09'05. Crafted my mast​erful artisans in Pakistan, this hand knotted wool contemporary area rug is a true work of art that blends modern and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Modern Striped Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
80746 Modern striped area rug, 06'02 x 08'08. ?Showcasing colorful stripes, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool modern area rug is a captivating vision of woven be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

New Modern Striped Area Rug
New Modern Striped Area Rug
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue and Gray Stripes with Brown Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 3x4 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on ...
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2010s 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: 2' 6" x 3' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lori Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61208 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 03.00 x 05.06. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug is poised to i...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Ziegler Wool Rug began 20th Century Very good condition Measurements: 365 x 274 cm Ziegler rugs are inspired by the design of classic Persian rugs to give every interior an ...
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Modern Persian Carpet, Red, Blue, and Green Wool 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang signature carpet consists of a handspun hand-knotted wool pile and organic vegetable dyes in shades of red, blue, and green. Created in Iran in 2016, in a nearby...
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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

Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug, Small Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76219, vintage Persian Hamadan Accent rug, small Persian rug. This vibrant Persian Hamadan rug with modern style features a stylized central medallion rendered in hues of hot pink, mint green, royal blue, apricot, ivory and aquamarine floating on a field of ink blue. The vintage Hamadan accent rug features a classic border. From warming up modern interiors and adding panache to formal areas, this small Persian rug seamlessly blends with eclectic areas and is well suited for a range of interiors. Used as: Entry rug, foyer rug, entryway rug, Persian kitchen mat...
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Late 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

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61153 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'05 x 10'00. With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Hamad...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Warm Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Hamadan Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76034 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 06'06 X 09'09. Delightfully distinctive, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan rug handsomely combines Mid-Century Modern style with Pers...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Gabbeh Checked Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Persian Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color checked field. This Gabbeh rug has an orange gorgeous geometric animal design. This rug measures: 4'6" x 8...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Great Looking Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 9'4" x 12'4" This beautiful hand-knotted design rug will make your floor look splendid. This collection is made in wool.
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 10' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lori Rug with Vase Design
Located in Dallas, TX
61219 Antique Persian Lori Rug with Vase Design, 04'10 x 08'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug features a captivating vase design that reflects the artistry and deep...
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkoman Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61222 vintage Persian turkoman rug, 04'00 x 07'02. With its nomadic charm and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage turkoman rug is a captivating ...
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Mid-20th Century 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

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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Runner with Bird Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77983 Vintage Persian Kilim Runner 0'11 x 06'07. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this handwoven wool vintage Persia...
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Late 20th Century 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

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
$4,416 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 8" x 3' 11".
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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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