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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Contemporary Hand-Knot Modern Oushak Wool Area Rug in Seafoam & Pastel Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hand-knotted with hand-spun wool, this modern Oushak area rug features an open, floating floral and botanical motif set against a soft seafoam green field. Accented with gentle palme...
Wool
$1,819Sale Price|30% Off
10x13 Ft Vintage Hand-knotted Turkish Large Area Rug Overdyed in Light Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A vintage handmade Turkish rug, beautifully overdyed in a soft light blue color. The rug features a blend of muted blue, gray, and subtle taupe tones, creating a naturally faded and ...
Wool, Cotton
$388Sale Price|20% Off
5'x5' Camel Brown Undyed Wool Vertical Stripes Design Hand Loomed Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Camel Brown, Undyed Natural Wool, Vertical Stripes Design with Salt and Pepper Effect, Hand Loomed, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Ikat Area Rug with Venetian Shell Motifs in Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this hand-knotted modern wool rug, featuring an intricate fusion of classical Italian Renaissance shell motifs and traditional Ikat textile art. Set against a...
Wool
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
Located in Dallas, TX
31369 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 08'04 x 10'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Woven Modernist Abstract Wool Rug in Muted Pastel Color Block
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, designed as a piece of functional textile art. Featuring a sophisticated, post-modern geometric patchwork layout, this p...
Wool
Contemporary Vibrant Oushak-Style Hand-Knotted Turquoise & Jewel-Tone Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring joyful luxury and artistic elegance to your space with this stunning contemporary Oushak-style area rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this piece features a brilliant turquoi...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Area Rug in Soft Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary take on classic Turkish design. Hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of fine wool and luminous silk, this Modern Oushak style area ...
Wool
11'8"x15'3" Brown Plain Solid Pattern Hand Knotted Hand Spun Ghazni Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Khaki Brown, Plain Solid Pattern, Hand Knotted, Hand Spun Ghazni Wool, Lush and Plush, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: ...
Wool
Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug in Moss Green with Dimensional Carved Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, thoughtfully crafted to blend traditional Moroccan tribal motifs with modern minimalist design. Hand-woven from premium ...
Wool
$4,093Sale Price|40% Off
9x12 ft Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug, Abstract Blue and Beige Modern Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add artistic texture and contemporary character to your space with this handmade modern wool rug, hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans. Crafted from a quality blend of 80% wool ...
Wool, Cotton
$709Sale Price|40% Off
6.7x10.2 ft Vintage Handmade Floral Turkish Wool Area Rug Overdyed in Orange
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A striking vintage Turkish rug featuring an elegant all-over floral and vine pattern, overdyed in a rich burnt orange hue with subtle earthy brown and muted olive accents. Hand-knott...
Wool, Cotton
$900Sale Price|50% Off
8x11 Modern Transitional Egyptian Wool Blend Area Rug in Indigo Navy & Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this modern transitional Egyptian area rug, featuring a rich deep indigo field accented by sophisticated rust, sage, and ivory botanical motifs. Precision-wov...
Wool, Nylon
$213Sale Price|30% Off
6'9"x9'9" Harlow Kilim Ivory Geometric Modern Flatwoven Nan Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 6'9" x 9'9" (81 x 117 in), in ivory tones. Condition: new. Harlow Kilim Ivory Nan Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exce...
Wool
$988Sale Price|44% Off
7x10 Ft Vintage Handmade Wool Rug. Red Turkish Area Rug for Modern Home
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
Wool, Cotton
$910Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x10 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug Redyed in Black for Modern Interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
Wool, Cotton
$602Sale Price / item|30% Off
Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven
By I+I
Located in MILANO, ML
Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven This Rugs is designed by Liver, a creative studio based in Milan, Italy. Composed from a geometrical grid, co...
Wool, Cotton
$2,940Sale Price / item|40% Off
10x14 Ft Handmade Moroccan style Rug. All Natural Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this new modern hand-knotted Moroccan berber beni ourain rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the allu...
Wool
$246Sale Price|20% Off
2'x3'1" Gray Mosaic Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Modern Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Mosaic Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Modern Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian wea...
Silk
$594Sale Price|40% Off
5.2x8.7 Ft Vintage Handknotted Area Rug dyed in Green Color for modern interiors
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
$3,000 / item
Cloudy Cracks Rug by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This rug is like a love letter to imperfection—soft, delicate, and beautifully fragmented, as if torn from the pages of a dreamy, golden-lit storybook. Its gentle, irregular edges mi...
Wool, Acrylic
$2,267Sale Price / item|40% Off
9x12 Ft Modern Handmade Moroccan Design Rug. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elevate your living space with the exquisite charm of this modern hand-knotted Moroccan Berber Beni Ourain design rug, crafted with precision and care from 100% wool. Combining the t...
Wool
$390Sale Price|20% Off
2'x3'2" Ivory Peshawar with Botanical Garden Design Wool Hand Knotted Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Hand Knotted, Peshawar with Colorful Botanical Garden Design, 100% Wool, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: C...
Wool
$712Sale Price|40% Off
6.3x9.4 Ft Contemporary Medallion Design Area Rug in Blue, Handknotted in Turkey
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Terracotta Beige Lines Tufted Rug by Rag Home
$1,672Sale Price|20% Off
4'x5'10" Castle Ivory Abstract Motifs Wool and Sari Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Sari Silk, Hand Knotted, Modern Abstract Motifs Painter's Brush Strokes, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
Silk
$746Sale Price / item|40% Off
6.7x10 ft Modern Handmade Turkish Wool Patchwork Rug, Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Assorted pieces of vintage hand-knotted Turkish carpets were washed, sheared, re-dyed in various colors, cut into geometric shapes then stitched together by hand to create this beaut...
Wool, Cotton
$487Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x15'9" Ivory Plain Modern Striae Pure Wool Hand Loomed Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Soft Pile, Plain Modern Striae Design, Pure Wool, Hand Loomed, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
Wool
$1,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug 'Jane Says' by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern Style Irregular Shapes Wool Rug 'Jane Says' by RAG Home combined with Maroon Terracotta and Tosca Original Designed by Rannisa Soray...
Wool
Irregular Shape Contemporary Rug with Red, Pink, Blue 'Winter Rose' by Rag Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
A harmonious amalgamation of artistry and nature, 'Winter Rose' by RAG Home is an abstract rendition that unveils the essence of a single rose blossom in December. Delicate shades of...
Wool, Acrylic, Yarn
$1,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary Irregular Abstract Shape Hand Tufted Rug by RAG Home
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
'Mis-Shapes' Contemporary irregular abstract shape hand-tufted rug A combination of neatness and abstraction. A fluid patterns and shades of primary colors from vibrant to pastel, ...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Moroccan Style Wool Rug in Olive Green – Contemporary High-Low
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
Wool
$3,289Sale Price / item|30% Off
Contemporary Bespoke Hand-Knotted Wool Rug. Multicolor Geometric Square Design
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary Turkish hand-knotted rug transforms traditional craftsmanship into a bold expression of modern art. Featuring a striking composition of multicolor squares in varyin...
Wool
$2,165Sale Price|20% Off
2'8"x16' White Lori Buft Modern Plain Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bone White, Lori Buft Gabbeh, Modern, Plain Design, Thick and Plush, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
Wool
$1,665Sale Price / item|40% Off
Bespoke Contemporary Moroccan Style Tulu Rug. Abstract Design. 100% Natural Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary hand knotted Tulu rug blends the time-honored traditions of Anatolian weaving with a fresh, modern sensibility. Made from 100% hand-spun wool, the rug features a so...
Wool
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Style Irregular Shape Carpet Flowers Pattern by RAG
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Modern style Irregular shape carpet with flowers pattern 'Sally&Molly' by RAG Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufted with ...
Wool
$1,186Sale Price / item|30% Off
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Blue Wool Rug with Subtle Geometric Pattern
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan style rug is crafted with precision, showcasing a serene palette of soft and vibrant blues blended with ivory highlights. The design features ...
Wool
$527Sale Price / item|40% Off
Handmade Tulu Runner Rug Made of Black and Cream Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
100% Natural Hand-Spun Wool of finest quality. Available as seen or can be CUSTOM PRODUCED in any Design, Size, Color Combination and Pile Thickness requested. These beautiful han...
Wool
Vintage Custom Zebra Hide Rug with Leather Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Custom Zebra Hide Rug with Leather Backing, circa 1970s A striking vintage zebra hide rug dating to the 1970s, custom-finished with a full leather backing. The natural hide ...
Leather, Zebra Hide
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
9'1"x12' Tan Color Broken and Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Tan Color, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Wool and Silk, Transitional, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
$684Sale Price|40% Off
5.7x9 Ft Handmade Turkish Area Rug. Vintage Overdyed Black Rug for Modern Home
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our overdyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage Turkish rugs, carefully restored and reimagined in our workshop to suit a wide range of interior design styles — from modern and minima...
Wool, Cotton
$2,162Sale Price / item|25% Off
Afternoon Dream - Design Kilim Rug Ouwen Mori Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Located in MILANO, ML
Afternoon Dream - Design Rug Ouwen Mori Kilim Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm Afternoon Dream On this carpet geometry is recomposed into an irregula...
Wool, Cotton
$1,140 / item
Terra Flow Rug with earthy colors by RAG HOME
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Terra Flow Rug This rug has an earthy, organic, and abstract aesthetic with a nature-inspired color palette and a mix of textures. Inspired by the raw beauty of nature, the Terra F...
Wool, Acrylic
Contemporary Moroccan Plush Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug features a stunning contemporary Shag Moroccan Style. It has a solid plush design with a beige field. Crafted with the utmost precision, this shag rug is a...
Wool
5x8 Green Fish Turkish Oushak Style Hand Knotted Hallway Wool Rug ( G - 15338 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
$2,047Sale Price|40% Off
6x9 ft Hand-Knotted Silk Area Rug, Olive Green Distressed Floral Design Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Bring subtle color and refined texture to your space with this handmade wool and silk area rug, hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans. Crafted from wool and silk, it offers a bea...
Wool, Silk
$1,156Sale Price|20% Off
8'x10' Brown Variegated Textured Modern Design Hand Loomed Indoor Outdoor Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wood Brown, Variegated Textured Modern Design, Thick and Plush, Indoor, Outdoor, Hand Loomed, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Polyester Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Con...
Polyester
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Espresso Wool Rug with Minimalist Geometric Abstract
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated deep espresso brown field accented by minimalist, architectural li...
Wool
Green field Tibetan Snow Leopard Modern Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Fine Art
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Green field Tibetan Snow Leopard Modern Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Fine Art A beautiful contemporary design carpet, made to order, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry sil...
Wool, Silk
$349Sale Price / item|30% Off
Patchwork Union Jack Rug, Handcrafted from Overdyed Vintage Turkish Carpets
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This bold Union Jack patchwork rug is masterfully handcrafted from carefully selected vintage Turkish carpets that have been overdyed in rich shades of red, blue, and ivory. Each fra...
Wool, Cotton
$1,679Sale Price / item|40% Off
Handknotted Moroccan Tulu Rug in Sage Green, Blue, Brown. 100% Wool. Custom Opt.
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A Moroccan Berber design contemporary hand-knotted rug made of organic wool in a sophisticated, warm and earthy color palette of olive green, brown and light blue. It features an all-over design of lozenge-shaped, wide-edged lattices and two lateral borders with a braided look. This beautifully rendered plush carpet...
Wool
$960Sale Price|20% Off
6'1"x6'1" Baby Blue Overdyed Stripe Design with Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Baby Blue, Overdyed Stripe Design with Texture Wool, Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centurie...
Wool
$2,260 / item
Black Alyssa Patchwork Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Knotted by hand in polypropylene, the Alyssa patchwork rug can be used both indoors and outside. In a funky patchwork style, the rug is based on a spira...
Textile
Contemporary Abstract Organic Hand-Tufted Rug with Textured Layers in Neutral
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
This contemporary hand-tufted rug embodies an expressive, art-driven approach to textile design, featuring an organic freeform silhouette and a richly layered abstract composition. T...
Wool, Acrylic
A custom hand-woven round wool area rug by Paola Lenti, Italy 21st century
By Paola Lenti
Located in View Park, CA
A custom hand-woven round area rug by Paola Lenti, made in Italy 21st century. This rug was commissioned by a very famous Hollywood movie star. Featuring soft tones of taupe and a de...
Wool, Felt
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink & Multicolor Handwoven Wool Rug 3'4" x 5'1"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Turkish Oushak Rug Pink & Multicolor Handwoven Wool Rug 3'4" x 5'1" Add a touch of Turkish charm to your home with this exquisite handwoven Oushak rug, featuring a soft pink and mul...
Wool
$1,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Zebra Hide
$975Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x14' Chili Red Modern Grass Design Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chili Red, Modern Grass Design, Hand Knotted, Denser Weave, Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Lush and Plush, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...
Wool