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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Creator: The Rug Company
Channels Copper Hand Knotted 14x10 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and expressive graphic design. The rug transforms hand painted brushstrokes into vivid s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Darjeeilng Orange Dhurrie Rug by the Rug Company, circa 2018
Located in New York, NY
Modernist interpretation of the classic Indian Dhurrie rug by noted maker The Rug Company - this example is in the bright and cheerful Darjeeling Orange pattern, circa 2018. The rug ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Channels Copper Hand Knotted 9x6 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and expressive graphic design. The rug transforms hand painted brushstrokes into vivid s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Romy Hand-Knotted 10x8 Floor Rug in Wool and Silk by Suzanne Sharp
Located in London, GB
"Romy combines a nostalgic nod to antiquity with a modern, sensual sensibility. The rug makes a confident statement in a room and has a design soul that will last." Suzanne Sharp.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Carnival Hand Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Carnival is a dramatic development of Paul's classic stripes, drawing inspiration from film transparencies and the vibrant movement of carnival dancers. The pattern is layered and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pony Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
The Pony rug captures Alexander McQueen's skill at reworking traditional motifs into haunting yet decorative patterns. An optical twist on pony skin becomes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Staccato Hand Knotted 14x10 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bravado Graphite Runner in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Bravado Graphite is inspired by Kelly’s custom stair runner in her 1930s Georgian style home in Beverly Hills. Its graphic angular design is contraste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Rosette is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. The design is a celebration of form, scale and colour with dramatic, swirling rings which appear to reverberate acr...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Wake Hand-Knotted 6x4 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Wake is a hand-painted design inspired by the fluidity of water. Kelly Wearstler says: It is a confident yet transitional pattern. The intricacy of the line work feels sophisticated,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Brink Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Brink delicately balances geometry with cascading organic dots to create a unique rug that is both structured as well as free form. Brink has a textured soft wool background providin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral design, with an ivory background combined with interesting textural detail, highlighted...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
Located in London, GB
Rosette is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. The design is a celebration of form, scale and colour with dramatic, swirling rings which appear to reverberate acr...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Smoke Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Adam Hunter
Located in London, GB
The abstract Smoke rug brings the intangible nature of smoke into the soft plane of a hand-knotted rug. Wool and silk yarns are carefully twisted and blended...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Carnival Hand Knotted 10x7 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Carnival is a dramatic development of Paul's Classic stripes, drawing inspiration from film transparencies and the vibrant movement of carnival dancers. The pattern is layered and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carnival Hand-Knotted 6x4 Floor Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Carnival is a dramatic development of Paul's classic stripes, drawing inspiration from film transparencies and the vibrant movement of carnival dancers. The pattern is layered and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mohair Slate Short Pile 6x4 Hand-Knotted Area Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Craftsmanship: Hand-knotted mohair wool
Technique: Short pile height.
For non-US pricing, please inquire stating your country of residence. We will respond with an updated price and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 6' x 4' )
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral design, with an ivory background combined with interesting textural detail, highlighted...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pheasant by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Pheasant is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking inspiration from Chihuly’s Macchia series, Pheasant features a wing-like mot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pheasant by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )
Located in London, GB
Pheasant is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking inspiration from Chihuly’s Macchia series, Pheasant features a wing-like mot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hummingbird Handwoven 10x8 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Jewel-like iridescent hummingbirds are hand woven in silk and metallic thread on a black cashmere background. Hummingbird is an exceptionally fine tapestry, and though designed for u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Swirl Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Paul Smith's signature Swirl is instantly recognizable as a work of graphic genius. In washed-out, muted tones of pale olive, ginger, grey and cream, this hand-knotted rug in pure Ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Spectrum Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Incredibly adaptable, the Spectrum rug will work beautifully in almost any space as the rich yet calm palette of colors work with everything. This design has 120 different colors in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Monarch Smoke Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Monarch smoke is inspired by an exquisite handcrafted butterfly from Sarah Burton's inaugural Folklore collection. In soft, smokey hues, it is hand woven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Poplar by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )
Located in London, GB
Poplar is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking design cues from Chihuly’s Macchia series, the rug features a harmonious colou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Empire Hand-Knotted Floor Runner in Wool and Silk by Tim Gosling
Located in London, GB
Craftsmanship: Hand-knotted Tibetan wool and silk
Knot count: 100 knot
Technique: Cut pile.
For non-US pricing, please inquire stating your country of residence. We will respond wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Refraction Bright Hand-Knotted Floor Runner in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Refraction bright is a contemporary reinterpretation of the Paul Smith signature stripe. Regimented stripes are broken into bright abstracted refractions of light in a playful color ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Staccato Hand-Knotted 6x4 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand-painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mohair Natural Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Deliciously soft mohair is hand-knotted into a plain textural rug with a luxurious sheen. The Rug Company can supply any size and color, and a deep or short pile can be specified.
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Festival Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
The Festival rug is instantly recognizable as the work of Sir Paul Smith. The Classic stripe is given a contemporary twist with intersections and overlays, seamlessly flowing from on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Poplar by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
Located in London, GB
Poplar is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking design cues from Chihuly’s Macchia series, the rug features a harmonious colou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pheasant by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
Located in London, GB
Pheasant is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking inspiration from Chihuly’s Macchia series, Pheasant features a wing-like mot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Staccato Hand Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )
Located in London, GB
Rosette is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. The design is a celebration of form, scale and colour with dramatic, swirling rings which appear to reverberate acr...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Highland Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood has a long-standing association with Scotland and its traditional fabrics such as Harris Tweed, wool, plaid and tartan. The Highland rug features a special tartan originally designed for the iconic 2007 Gold Label collection - Wake up Cave Girl. For this specially crafted rug, Westwood subverts the traditional motif: the dimensions of the tartan are magnified, to give an oversized graphic feel to the traditional Scottish pattern. Expertly woven in muted royal blue and oyster cream bands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bamboo Border Charcoal 10x8 Rug in Bamboo Yarn by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Featuring an ombré border which fades towards the centre, Bamboo Border Charcoal is crafted with a chunkier knot, allowing for an accessible price point. Famed for its silk-like lust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Hummingbird Ivory Handwoven 10x8 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Jewel-like iridescent hummingbirds are handwoven in silk and metallic thread on an ivory pashmina background. Hummingbird is an exceptionally fine tapestry, and though designed for u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Monarch Fire Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Inspired by an exquisite handcrafted feather butterfly from Sarah Burton's inaugural Folklore collection, Monarch is hand woven in silk to capture the shimmering, hypnotic movement of this delicate motif. The dramatic peppery hues of the Monarch fire are a striking counterpart to the gentle tones of Monarch smoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Harvest by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool ( 12' x 9' )
Located in London, GB
Harvest is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork series ‘Cylinders.’ The soft white background is diffused by the fresh details of the drawn threads of reds and gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Poplar by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Poplar is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. Taking design cues from Chihuly’s Macchia series, the rug features a harmonious colou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Monarch Smoke Hand-Knotted 14x10 Rug in Silk by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Monarch smoke is inspired by an exquisite handcrafted butterfly from Sarah Burton's inaugural Folklore collection. In soft, smokey hues, it is handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Verge Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Verge composes hand-penned line work with organic shapes in a dynamic pattern, both rigid and raw. The fluid, abstract motif contrasts silk and soft wool yarns. The detailed diagonal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bravado Graphite Runner in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Bravado Graphite is inspired by Kelly’s custom stair runner in her 1930s Georgian style home in Beverly Hills. Its graphic angular design is contraste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral design, with an ivory background combined with interesting textural detail, highlighted...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Channels Copper Hand Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and expressive graphic design. The rug transforms hand painted brushstrokes into vivid s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Channels Copper Hand-Knotted 6x4 Floor Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Organic and abstract, the Channels design represents Kelly Wearstler's interest in street art and expressive graphic design. The rug transforms hand painted brushstrokes into vivid s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bamboo Border Blue 10x8 Rug in Bamboo Yarn by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
This rug is entirely handmade, crafted by weavers whose skills have been passed down through many generations.
For non-US pricing, please inquire stating your country of residence. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Bamboo
Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral design, with an ivory background combined with interesting textural detail, highlighted...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Harvest by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Harvest is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork series ‘Cylinders.’ The soft white background is diffused by the fresh details of the drawn threads of reds and gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Cylinder by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )
Located in London, GB
Cylinder is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork. It is a pared-back neutral design, with an ivory background combined with interesting textural detail, highlighted...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Owl Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in London, GB
Twit two? Apparently all owls are fantastically wise. Hand-knotted in softest Tibetan wool, this design is available from stock in a range of smaller sizes. Hand-knotted Tibetan wool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Python Glory Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
A refined take on the python print, the rich grey and blue tones of python glory will add a sophisticated edge to any room.
Craftsmanship: hand-knotted Tibetan wool
Knot count: 150 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Climbing Leopard Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Silk by Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
Animal inspiration is classic DVF and this climbing leopard print is no exception. In a lush emerald with leopard shapes that add depth and dimension,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Harvest by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool ( 10' x 8' )
Located in London, GB
Harvest is a limited-edition rug, inspired by Chihuly’s glasswork series ‘Cylinders.’ The soft white background is diffused by the fresh details of the drawn threads of reds and gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Brink Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Brink delicately balances geometry with cascading organic dots to create a unique rug that is both structured as well as freeform. Brink has a textured soft wool background providing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Catella Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Emily Todhunter
Located in London, GB
The Catella rug is a classical design, strict and sophisticated. It adds glamour to any room. Emily Todhunter. This is something of an understatement, as Catella has been The Rug Com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tracery Hand-Knotted 6x4 Floor Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Tracery is crafted from warm grey Tibetan wool with a soft olive green silk motif. Kelly Wearstler says: "Drawing inspiration from the natural veining of stone and marble, the organi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Silk
Chiaroscuro Handwoven 10x8 Rug in Wool by Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
The otherworldly yet ageless vision of Alexander McQueen has been captured in this dramatic floral design, translated in meticulous Aubusson tapestry to faithfully portray the fine d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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