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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

New York City Top Night view Rug India Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Black Background
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Flying over New York” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand wool and Tencel in different pile heights cut with s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Turkish Kilim KONYA Runner Modern Taste
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 796 - Unusual modern taste Turkish KONYA runner: the city has always been famous for the quality of its carpets. The shaded blue of the center has a clear reference to the sea. ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

LONDON RUG - Hand Tufted - New Zealand Wool
Located in London, GB
Urban Rug Co’s "City Collection" is available as bespoke pieces. Choose from our available collection or request a custom rug of any city or pattern in any size (5m2 min.) Our bespoke rugs come in three grades. 1. Signature Grade - Hand Tufted from 100% New Zealand Wool...
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2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s vintage artistic hand knotted European tapestry with horses design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage hand knotted tapestry with nice design showing two horses in love with beautiful colours on brown and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

21h Century Modern Wave Rug In Handwoven New Zealand Wool
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #036 also known as Jaxon Rug is a modern piece by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. It brings back the rebellious attitude within Memphis Design Movement due to its unconven...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Two Italian Carpets Tree 20th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful pair of Italian carpets with tree imagine.
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20th Century European Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Holy Spice - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven
By I+I
Located in MILANO, ML
Holy Spice - 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 gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Portuguese Rug " Arraiolos " 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Portuguese Rug " Arraiolos " 20th Century hand made in wool 297cm x 200cm like new
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

LUXURY HANDMADE AREA RUG, ART II DESIGN 8 x 10 Ft
Located in MADRID, ES
"Arte II" is a testament to innovation in design, where the play of two distinct pile heights transforms the pattern into profound imprints. The result is a rug that not only capture...
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2010s Spanish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Code Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Green'
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Design Contemporaneo Italiano Lana Giallo by Deanna Comellini 200x300 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. La storia di "Boom": Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la fo...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Tappeto Design Sostenibile Lana Seta Bambù Grigio by Deanna Comellini 200x300 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. La storia di "Boom": Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la fo...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Bamboo

Tappeto Design Lana Seta Bambù Sostenibile Grigio by Deanna Comellini 200x300 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. La storia di "Boom": Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la fo...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Gianni Versace Collection Black and Gold Designer Carpet, Rug. Barocco
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely rare and unique carpet by Gianni Versace. From first owner. Carpet has light pile abrasion on one side. Overall good condition. Including "Certificate of Authenticity" f...
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20th Century Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Design Italiano Sostenibile Rotondo Pattern by Deanna Comellini ø 250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
Il tappeto rotondo Cobblestone è realizzato in uno speciale motivo geometrico ispirato alle pavimentazioni tipiche delle piazze e delle strade acciottolate italiane dell'azienda pion...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Other

Italian Vintage Rug Mat by G.T. Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
S/28 - One of the first rug mats by G.T. Design, dating back to the late 1980s. Now in liquidation (its true cost of many years ago) because I'm closing activities.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Tappeto Icona Design Italiano Viscosa Sostenibile by Deanna Comellini 250x350cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Kama Allegro a Piacere" è un tappeto in edizione limitata realizzato in una selvaggia e sontuosa fibra di viscosa sostenibile tessuta a mano che riflette la luce. Questo tappeto con...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Other

Tappeto Design Italiano Forma Organica Blu Pattern Deanna Comellini 380x395 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"UltraNative" di G.T.DESIGN è una serie di tappeti dalle forme uniche e fluide che rompono i confini del design contemporaneo di tappeti. Deanna Comellini, Direttrice Creativa del b...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Other

Tappeto Moderno Design Forma Organica Sfumato by Deanna Comellini 250x260cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"In-Touch" è un tappeto elegante ed eco-friendly dal design contemporaneo firmato da Deanna Comellini, fondatrice e Art Director del marchio di design italiano G.T.DESIGN. Caratteri...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Other

White Silk, Wool Rug India Hand Knotted Carpet Highest Quality Abstract Floral
Located in Ancona, Marche
Beautiful, high quality rug in 100% New Zealand wool and pure silk, handknotted by our skilled Indian artisans. The rug 'Embrace', designed by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, is made of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

White Silk, Wool Rug India Hand Knotted Highest Quality Carpet Minimal Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Beautiful, high quality rug in 100% New Zealand wool and pure silk, handknotted by our skilled Indian artisans. The rug 'Shadow', designed by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, is made of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nanimarquina Wellbeing Wool Chobi Rug by Ilse Crawford, Small
Located in New York, NY
Wellbeing is an organism of comforting textile products that support the human experience. All the items focus on tactility, materiality, craft and quality. They add warmth, softness...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Iconico Kama Design Italiano Dorato Righe by Deanna Comellini 150x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Kama Allegro con Brio" è un tappeto in edizione limitata tessuto a mano su telai tradizionali in fibra di viscosa sostenibile che presenta un motivo ritmico a righe. Questo desig...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Other

21st Century Contemporary Colorful Geometric Rug, Hand Tufted Wool, Green Tones
Located in Milano, IT
“Abstraction” is a series of wool carpets that represent a landscape of lake Como seen through the eyes of local artist and designer Tommaso Spinzi. The Lake has always been a great ...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

21st Century Contemporary Abstraction Geometric Rug by Spinzi, Hand Tufted Wool
Located in Milano, IT
“Abstraction” is a series of wool carpets that represents a landscape of lake Como seen through the eyes of local artist and designer Tommaso Spinzi. The Lake has always been a great...
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2010s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ribbon Bow Contemporary Hand Knotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Cream/Blue'
Located in Berkshire, England
Ribbon by RANKIN RUGS - traditionally handknotted in Bulgaria using 100% Bulgarian wool (~125,000 knots per sqm) This piece is made-to-order, please get in touch should you wish to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Metallica Contemporary Handknotted Wool Rug Rankin Rugs 'Olive/Gold'
Located in Berkshire, England
Metallica 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 wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Moderno Design Italiano Onde Grigio Scuro di Deanna Comellini 300x400 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Fluid" è un tappeto altamente performante scolpito a mano e progettato dalla designer Deanna Comellini, fondatrice e direttrice artistica del brand italiano G.T.DESIGN, pioniere nel...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Nylon

Tres Outdoor Rug in Sage by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug in Green by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padro, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sunset hand tufted wool rug / Wall art
Located in Viseu, PT
Now you can feel the magic of the SUNSET with our new rug. It is made of hand tufted New Zealand wool in different textures and pile height for a rich experience, and neutral tones for a relaxed vibe. Put SUNSET rug...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Tappeto Moderno Design da Interno-Esterno Marrone by Deanna Comellini 300x350 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"O Sole Mio Corteccia" è un tappeto moderno da interni e da esterni realizzato con un filato funzionale di nuova generazione, firmato dell’azienda italiana pioniere nell'ambito dei t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Other

'Karkat' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer SD
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Moroccan Berber Rug Natural Wool
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Portuguese Rug " Arraiolos " 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Portuguese Rug " Arraiolos " 20th Century hand made in wool 307cm x 200 like new
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Geometric Kilim Cushion Cover Handwoven Blue Red Scatter Cushion Pillow
Located in Hampshire, GB
This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...
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Early 2000s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton

Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Luxury rug  Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from wool and real silk. Our c...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Iconico Tappeto di Design In-Canto Bianco Caldo by Deanna Comellini 300x400 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"In-Canto Forte" è l’espressione moderna di un tappeto di lusso con una trama leggera e seducente leggermente rigata. Realizzato con fibre di altissima qualità, questo design sofisti...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Bamboo

Brish' Outdoor Excellence: Hand-Woven Rug in 100% PET, ⌀ 200 cm
Located in London, GB
Embrace the freedom to order in custom sizes, shapes, and a palette of colors that resonate with your taste. SUNDARA (सुन्दर), meaning beautiful in the Nepali language, perfectly enc...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug White & Brown Loop Karibu
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. The white part is handw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
Embrace the freedom to order in custom sizes, shapes, and a palette of colors that resonate with your taste. SUNDARA (सुन्दर), meaning beautiful in the Nepali language, perfectly enc...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Italian modern long-pile carpet in brown and beige alpaca wool, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern long-pile carpet in brown and beige alpaca wool, 1980s Long-pile rectangular rug made of alpaca wool. The design features a rhomboid design in beige and brown colors. ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Alpaca

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug White & Brown Loop Karibu
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. The white part is handw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug White & Black Hatary
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

Modern Handwoven Flatweave Jute Kilim Rug White & Black Hatari
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Jute

'Mesh' Rug hand-woven in sustainable Alpaca, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Hand-Woven in Sustainable Alpaca - 'Mesh' Rug - 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
Experience luxury with the Mesh Rug, made from 100% Alpaca wool. Known for its softness and durability, Alpaca wool offers a cozy yet lasting touch to your space. Beyond comfort, it'...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Tappeto Design Contemporaneo Interno Esterno Rotondo Deanna Comellini Ø 250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN, brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo, allarga ancora di più gli orizzonti dell’arredo outdoor con "Hula Hoop", una collezione di tappeti contemporanei della fondatric...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Other

Step Into Luxury - 'Mesh' Rug - 170 x 240 cm - Hand-Woven in Sustainable Alpaca
Located in London, GB
Experience luxury with the Mesh Rug, made from 100% Alpaca wool. Known for its softness and durability, Alpaca wool offers a cozy yet lasting touch to your space. Beyond comfort, it'...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kanya' Hand-Knotted Rug in Sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

Sustainable Essence: 'Kanya' Hand-Knotted Rug, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
The 'Kanya' Rug is meticulously hand-woven using sustainable wool and allo fibers. Its design and durable construction ensure both aesthetic appeal and longevity. Crafted with care a...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

'Kumbha' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Natural Fiber

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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