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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1920's Antique Blue Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'02 x 06'09
Located in Dallas, TX
53770 Antique Light Blue Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'02 x 06'09. Antique-washed Persian Shiraz rugs are a variation of traditional Persian Shiraz rugs that undergo a special washing proce...
Category
Early 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 contemporary throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 10" x 5' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 0" x 5' 11".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-knotted Orley Shabahang "Setareh" Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Pulling inspiration from the decorative and awe-inspiring detail within the ceilings of bazaars in Iran, Setareh is a hand-knotted wool carpet from the Orley Shabahang Mosaic Collect...
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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 0" x 9' 11".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60973 Distressed Vintage Persian Rug, 09'09 x 12'07
Abrash. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
M...
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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
Tribal Style 21st Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Tribal style Persian Gabbeh room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 8' 1" x 11' 2".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Reversible Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian reversible flatweave Kilim accent rug, in shades of orange and green, handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 6' 2" x 9' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hamadan Persian Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73301 Antique Persian Hamadan rug with Tribal Style 03'08 x 05'04. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-knotted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Multicolored shapes drift slowly down upon the luscious red background of this abstract, hand-knotted wool carpet. Those elements, perched next to the golden sun and horizon, evoke a...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug with Modern Grandmillennial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53773 Antique Persian Khorassan rug with Grandmillennial Style 08'02 x 11'03. Take a timeless, tailored design, mix in a dash of romantic connotations and soft colors to get this fre...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Pink, Muted All over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers among the best workshops in modern weaving, a fabulous contemporary piece enjoying impeccable texture and intelligence. The br...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Style Square Rug in Beige, Blue and Yellow Wavy Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers, a brilliant square size rug from our contemporary selections. A small-zie favorite from the collection, the rug portrays an a...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Style Rug in Blue and Gray Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers among the very best in modern weaving, a bold rug witnessing the coming together of abstract modernism and subtle classic infl...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Gray, Gold & Beige-Brown All over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers among the best workshops in modern rugs, an industrial take on abstract style. Featuring a painterly attitude with gray, gold ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Pink & Gray Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers among the very best in modern rugs, a bold piece witnessing the coming together of classic & contemporary sensibilities. The i...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Gray, Blue & Pink Impressionist Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From one of our principal’s finest new partner ateliers and one of the best looms in modern weaving, a brilliant square rug from our contemporary selections. Possibly our favorite fr...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 10 x 8 ft / 305 x 244 cm.
By Djoharian Design.
Striped des...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Contemporary Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a contemporary design.
Measures: 2' 0" x 2' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug in Modern Design in Shades of Blu, Gray, and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Persian carpet with a classical composition has been overdyed in blue, gray, and charcoal. With both Classic and contemporary characteristics, this beautiful carpet could perfec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cream background, this contemporary wool and silk Excelsior carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pink Cubism Refracted Silk Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk in 6.6 x 9.6 ft / 300 x 200 cm
By Djoharian Design...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 16 x 20 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Modern design rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 5" x 12' 0"
Flat-weave Rugs & Carpets:
Knotted pile rugs are just one sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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 design 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 golds and turquois
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. Looks fantastic on modern exposed concrete floors as well.
Interior designers and architects are welcome to have this rug custom made...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
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
Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatweave accent rug handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Botanical Silk Rug Hand-Knotted Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design.
This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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
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
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.
Measures: 6' 6" x 7' 8".
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' 2" x 6' 9".
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
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 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
Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatweave Kilim small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 7' 2" x 9' 8".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Oversize Contemporary Persian Blue Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 21st century oversize Persian rug with an open field solid design in blue and red.
100% vegetable dyed. Previously Custom ordered b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool Persian Rug, Blue and Cream, 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
Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun bamboo silk.
By Djoharian Design.
This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space!
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Rug Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian Botanical Bamboo Slk
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design.
This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave room size carpet, with a modern design in black, handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 9" x 12' 2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautifully Designed Modern Bidjar Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted Modern Bidjar with an artistic pattern on a navy blue field. Accents of red, brown and green throughout the piece. This rug measures 3'.6 x 5'.9.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatwoven Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 5' 3" x 8' 1".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Art Deco style Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 2" x 4' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful Moroccan rug with a modernist geometric pattern containing multiple light indigo and white zigzag stripes against a light and dark cranberry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Rust Kilim Flatweave Geometric Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Persian Kilim flatweave wool orange field. This piece has goldenrod accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design.
This rug measures 10'3" x 12'11".
Our rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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.
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