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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Pink
Queen Heart Rug by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen Heart rug by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 280 x 240 x 2 cm
Materials: Blossom pink wool structure rug drawn and contoured with silk
This royal and r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Brass
Modern Abstract Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Camouflage Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Camouflage Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Chevron Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Chevron Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Chevron Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Hand-Finished Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Turkish Handmade Vintage Rug Re-Dyed in Hot Pink 4 Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Abstract Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern Chevron Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Modern No Pattern Solid Color Luxury Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Rapture Collection is the exception to our hand-woven only rule. Woven Concepts purist philosophy focuses on the creation of hand-made, high-end rugs. The Rapture Collection rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Chenille
Room Size Modern Hand-Made Turkish Vintage Wool Rug Over-Dyed in Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
6.5x10.6 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug Over-Dyed in Pink with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
cc-tapis Invaders Palmette Lazer Cannon Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 4.4' x 3.7' ft. A+ (152.000 knots/sqm approx.)
An inter-galactic, shape-shifting army of contemporary hand knotted rugs taking inspiration from traditional rug motifs and icons. The Rug Invaders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Kilim High Pile Berber Style Diamond Pink
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design.
This is a flat-weave ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
6x9.8 Ft Handmade Medallion Design Turkish Vintage Rug Over-Dyed in Fuchsia Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Handwoven Wool Rug Kilim High Pile Berber Style Diamond Pink
By Kilombo Home
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design.
This is a flat-weave ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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 rich colors of Maroon Terracotta and Tosca
Original Designed by ...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Pink with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Swedish Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Bla Heden" Special Order Rölakan Carpet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bla Heden" (Blue Heath) was designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström in 1931. Acquired by the Crown Prince of Sweden and his Consort in the same year, it is one of the firm's most belo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
5.7x9.2 Ft Vintage Rug Over-dyed in Hot Pink for Living Room, Handmade in Turkey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
5.6x9.8 Ft Vintage Handmade Turkish Area Rug in Pink with Medallion Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Modern Irregular Shape with Abstract Maroon Terracotta Tosca 'Jane Say's' by RAG
By RAG home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Jane Say's Rug Modern Irregular Shape with Abstract Maroon Terracotta Green Pattern by RAG Home
Original Designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta
H...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Rice Paddy" Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
From our flat-weave series, "Rice Paddy" utilizes Orley Shabahang's signature double weave to compose this durable and understated carpet. The soft magenta ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Candy Wrapper Rug_Mini_clay / Unique Award Winning Woven Rug by Jutta Werner
Located in Hamburg, HH
Candy wrapper rug // indoor // German Design Award winner.
Here at NOMAD, we believe in innovation, in pushing boundaries and redefining the image of re- and upcycling in the interi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Candy Wrapper Rug_Dining_clay / Unique Award Winning Woven Rug by Jutta Werner
Located in Hamburg, HH
Candy wrapper rug // indoor // German Design Award winner
Here at NOMAD, we believe in innovation, in pushing boundaries and redefining the image of re- and upcycling in the interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
3.9x7.2 Ft Floral Medallion Design Vintage Handmade Turkish Rug Overdyed in Pink
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
Category
20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Candy Wrapper Rug_LivingL_clay / Unique Award Winning Woven Rug by Jutta Werner
Located in Hamburg, HH
Candy wrapper rug // indoor // German Design Award winner
Here at NOMAD, we believe in innovation, in pushing boundaries and redefining the image of re- and upcycling in the interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Traces D’Aubusson Rug
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with cotton weave, Himalayan wool and silk pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 indi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
The Floor Is Lava - Pink & Orchid Plain Shaped Rug by PLACéE
Located in Milan, IT
A pink and orchid-purple rainbow seemingly melting down under the caress of lava: this is the look and inspiration behind this glamorous rug from "The Floor Is Lava" Collection. Hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Textile
GAN Mangas Space Polygon Rug in Wool
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
The Mangas Space collection revealing her many facets. The same textures, the same comfort, now in a set of modules and rugs that create different spaces that are always warm and per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Silk Modern Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted silk pile on a cotton foundation.
Origin: India
Field Color: Charcoal
Accent Colors: Gray, White, Violet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Silk Modern Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted silk pile on a cotton foundation.
Origin: India
Field Color: Charcoal
Accent Colors: Gray, White, Violet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Patricia Urquiola Bandas Runner Rug for GAN
Located in New York, NY
Modularity taken to the limit. All the pieces in the Bandas collection can be interchanged. An ingenious system, designed by Patricia Urquiola, allows the collection to be adapted to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Rug Paysage Au Soleil Corridor by Cristina Celestino for Maison Matisse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal.
cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Linen
Cal 1 Hand-Tufted Pink New Zealand Wool Rug by Nani Marquina in Stock
By Nanimarquina
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles, these irregular wool rugs are conceived to live together, forming attractive combinations.
An off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
GAN Raw Rectangular Rug by Borja García
By GAN Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A smooth layer of wool is laid over the jute base, combining two seemingly discordant languages but which work here in harmony. The clean lines of the permeable geometry of this seco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Jute
Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk - From Anastasia with Love
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A stunning modern rug in contemporary design.
This rug mixes the colors a contemporary interior needs with the abstract motives from our "From Anastasia with Love" rug collection.
The pile of this modern art piece...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Tribal Moroccan Rug with Geometric Design in Raspberry-Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern casual tribal Moroccan rug has been hand-knotted in wool. The rug features a modern geometric linear design, replete with a raspberry-red hue; making this rug a superb fi...
Category
2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
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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