Modern Rugs and Carpets
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Black
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Pakkuman Natural 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Teal, Wool Cut Pile Rug in Scandinavian Design
Located in Floral Park, NY
The timeless elegance of an early 20th century Swedish design inspired this collection. We’d like to think of it as a piece of art, for your floor to give your room a modern touch.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Leo Rydell Jost Contemporary Nepal Wool Handmade Carpet
Located in Madrid, ES
“Veggie Reap” model carpet designed by Leo Rydell Jost.
This carpet is part of "Botanic and Landscape" rugs collection.
Handmade of 100% Nepal wool. U...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fractal Spheres Inspired Hand Knotted Rug in Wool
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by principles of sacred geometry, this mind altering handmade spun wool rug is a sophisticated piece for any home. The intricate interlocking geometries evoke a deep sense o...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Rug in All over Brown-Black, White Abstract Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 X 11 hand knotted abstract rug from Rug & Kilim’s New & Modern Collection. Made with fine quality goat hair wool, the rug embodies a delicious superimposed pattern in white agai...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Goat Hair, Wool
Modern Eclectic Style Rug with Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #023 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Postmodern style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted technique from 100% botanical s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Natural Fiber
cc-tapis Metroquadro Dusk Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and bamboo silk pile coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
cc-tapis Inventory Rope Rug by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is handwoven in flat-weave with Himalayan wool and cotton inserts coming from the areas surr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
cc-tapis Inventory Quilt Rug by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is handwoven in flat-weave with Himalayan wool, linen and cotton inserts coming from the are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
AML 01, Cut Pile Rug, Norr Mälarstrand Collection
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Designed by Swedish architect Andreas Martin Löf for his living and work space in Norr Mälarstrand, Stockholm. Inspired by the typical “Norr Mälarstra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-woven Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven Moroccan rug purchased from a local artisan in Morocco. The eclectic pattern and contrasting colors add a unique touch to this beautiful piece. The rug has two binded edges...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
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' 4" x 5' 1"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Code Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Green'
By Rankin Rugs
Located in Berkshire, England
Code by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% locally-sourced Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm)
All rugs are handknotted in a small family-run worksho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Tribal Rug in Beige with Horseback Warrior Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As Inspired by tribal and Caucasian pictorial rugs with a particular love of humans and horses, this 2x3 modern architectural rug from our Burano co...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Black and White Spanish Carpet -FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Montesinos modern particular black carpet with white signatures.
nr. 1296 -
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Solo Rugs Irmgard Bohemian Animal Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Moroccan rugs such as Beni Ourains and boucherouites are highly prized for their plush pile that makes walking barefoot a delight. Hand-knotted of sumptuous wool with designs inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Jonone - Rug "Rainbow" - Edition Boccara, 2012
By Jonone
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Jonone - Rug "Rainbow" - edition Boccara, 2012
Wool and natural silk
Measures: 300 x 200 cm
Category
2010s European Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA - IN STOCK
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution.
On view now at the Duplex Gallery @ Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Solo Rugs Lilly Contemporary Striped Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bridging the gap between traditional and modern, the Transitional Jute collection features rugs that exemplify versatility. Soft underfoot with a pleasing combination of textures, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute, Cotton
Brazil Cowhide Crocodile Printed Rug
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual cowhide rug! Black and crocodile printed from Brazil. Not undulating edge, therefore perfectly adhering to the floor.
nr. 1289 -
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cowhide
Pompeii Hand-Knotted Rug in Blues, 2x3'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tumbling-block rug design, Pompeii features a versatile motif that is equally at home in modern and traditional interiors. With its graphic pattern, stylish fringe and sof...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Caravanne Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Navy, 9x12'
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
A striking combination of geometric patterns gives our Caravanne Indoor/Outdoor rug its unique character and stylish look. Durable and carefree, this two-tone flatweave is made of 10...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Tabwa 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Solo Rugs Louis Contemporary Animal Handmade Area Rug Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. Regardless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Panthera Tiger 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Static Coffee 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Ribbon Seafoam 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Static Coffee 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Ribbon Seafoam 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 170 x 240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production.
Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Static Coffee 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Panthera Tiger 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Laced Diamond Mocha 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knottted Adaptations Pakkuman Jewels 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 200 x 300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production.
Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Laced Diamond Mocha 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Laced Diamond Mocha 10x14 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Inked Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, Viscose, 180x270cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vein Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, Viscose, 180x220cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Modern Rug In Black and Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 modern rug is a new addition to the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
A hand-knotted rug enjoying the amalgamation of a modern geom...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted Adaptations Circle Lattice Brown 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Deco Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, Viscose, 150x240cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 300 x 400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production.
Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 250 x 350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production.
Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Deco Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, Viscose, 240x300cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lace Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, 170x240cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Lace Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, 240x300cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tribe Rug by Rural Weavers, Loom, Wool, Bamboo Silk, 240x300cm
Located in London, GB
Introducing our loom version rugs, a symphony of contemporary style and time-honored craftsmanship. These rugs are a tribute to the weaving traditions of Jaipur, where every weave te...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Dark-Brown Natural Raw Wool
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-woven raw wool.
9' x 12'
New
Origin: India
Field Colors: Dark-Brown
Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
Category
2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Modern Afghan 9x12 Slate, White, & Black Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a new distressed modern Afghan rug. These rugs have been overdyed and distressed with a custom design to give them an antique feel, but yet a modern look. Th...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Black Indian Mahal Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Blooming Midnight Garden
Located in Dallas, TX
30173 Modern Black Indian Mahal Rug, 08’09 x 11’10. Modern Indian Mahal rugs are contemporary interpretations of traditional Persian Mahal rugs, featuring intricate floral and geomet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis After Party Natural White Rug by Garth Roberts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a Himalayan wool and pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual knots ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Metallic Thread
Durrie wool carpet "31 Oct" Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Carpet Name: "Sisters"
The ' Sisters' carpet takes inspiration from all the strong women that make their voices heard during 2018.
The faces are made in strict graphic form, with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Unique Black and White Modern Contemporary Rug Design
Located in New York, NY
The borderless field is divided into two parts, with a charcoal upper properly enclosing an ivory semi-circle; and a lower half striated in ecru and charcoal. Moderate weave. As ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Black Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
The borderless charcoal black field displays painterly brushstroke pattern in ecru across the horizontal centre of the piece. The pattern is four partially overlaid broken open loze...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Handmade Moroccan Rug in Blue & Red. 100% Wool. Custom Options Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan rug, made of dyed sheep's wool.
It has soft, lustrous wool pile that is ideal for families with kids and those who seek coziness and comfort wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide, Canvas
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather, Zebra Hide, Canvas
Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, cc-tapis, Woven Concepts, and Nanimarquina. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $100,692 while the average work can sell for $5,964.
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