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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Zeki Muren Midcentury 1970s Modern Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Pasadena, CA
Zeki Muren Hand made Mid-Century Modern Rug. Unusual and
Odd Colors make this rug what it is. The dark colors placed in position to offer enough of a mix ...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zeki Muren Handmade Midcentury Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Hand made Zeki Muren Rug in a black background with colorful streaks that pop through the black background.9.6" x 6.7"
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Gray Rug, Woolen Floor Covering, Handmade 1960s Turkish Carpet
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
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Midcentury Rug by Zeki Muren
Located in Pasadena, CA
Contemporary midcentury Rug by Zeki Muren handmade.
Wonderful yellow color with blue, red and black pattern throughout the rug. This rug has a shaved back ...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Midcentury Mohair Turkish Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
handmade midcentury Mohair Turkish Rug.
Brown Back Ground with dark brown Center Eye with fringe and side stripes.
measures approx 60 x 72.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
Midcentury Retro European Handmade Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Midcentury Retro European hand Made Rug with a beautiful orange and green floral design. 4 contained flowers in the corners containing the inner larg...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Mohair Midcentury Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
handmade Mohair midcentury Rug - Brown background with center eye and gray white and brown stripes.
measures approx 78 x 67.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Mohair
Hand Made Shaved and Wool Rug, Black
Located in Pasadena, CA
Reclaimed old carpets shaven and hand stitched to from one larger carpet Approximately 10 ft x 6.5 ft
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Retro Midcentury European Handmade Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Retro midcentury European handmade Rug. Wonderful Color pallet with a geometric retro mx thrown in provided an entire scene of color and beauty.
T...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Rug with shaved back .5ft 11inch x 7ft 8 in
Great colorful patch pattern with leaflet bordered blocks and cross inner design.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Jhin -Jhin Hand Knotted Turkish Rug
Located in Pasadena, CA
Jhin -Jhin Hand Knotted Turkish Rug. Hand made all wool hand dyed rug with plenty of color in a beautiful geometric design. Please see up clos images of knots and stitching.
- Me...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkish Rug in Grey & Brown, Great 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
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Victor Vasarely, Hand Signed Original Tapestry
Located in Geneve, CH
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997).
Panderlak,
circa 1983
Measures: 120 x 72 cm
Hand signed and numbered on the back, edition of 320.
Victor Vasarely, whose original name was Gyözö ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large New Zealand Wool Carpet 'La Figura' After Artwork by Picasso Made by Desso
By Pablo Picasso, Desso
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful pure New Zealand wool carpet is based on the original painting “La Figura” of 1927 by Pablo Picasso. It was made by Desso, a pro...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
20th Century Paul Klee Vintage Scandinavian Rug "Florentinische Villenviertel"
Located in Evanston, IL
Scandinavian rug, date about: 1990 - This vintage Scandinavian rug is based on the 1926 painting by the artist Paul Klee titled "Florentinische Villenvi...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Oushak Vintage Inspired Square Neutral Rug
Located in New York, NY
Muted Turkish Oushak one of a kind square rug in very muted brown and yellow tones. Even medium pile condition throughout
Measures: 5'9'' x 7'1''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61221 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 04.05 x 09.03.
Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78363 Vintage Red Moroccan rug Beni Mrirt Carpet 06'07 x 10'07. Reflecting facets of Mark Rothko and color blocking, this vintage Moroccan rug is burrsting with chromatic brilliancy ...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Thunderbird Blanket
Located in Dallas, TX
78309 Vintage Mexican thunderbird blanket, 03'11 x 06'05.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Guy de Rougemont, Lumiere d'angle Thick Pile Rug 53, Artcurial, France, 1989
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guy de Rougemont (1935-2021), Lumiere d'angle thick pile rug, Artcurial, France, c. 1989; wool; dimensions: 93 w × 121 l in (236 × 307 cm)
Canvas manufa...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and striking late 20th century Moroccan rug with a modernist pattern with a natural cream colors ground with a wide gold stripe running the length, and a wider dark indigo sti...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1995, Danish Ege Axminster Vincent van Gogh "Olive Trees" Wool Rug/Wall Hanging
Located in Morristown, NJ
1995, Danish wool rug depicting "olive grove" by Vincent Van Gogh (1899). This rug was made by Ege Axminster A/S for their 20th century masters collection. The image of "olive grove" was licensed by Van Gogh International B.V. This rug is wonderfully executed and respects the genius of Van Gogh. The colors of this rug are strong and beautiful; browns, various shades of green, pinks, yellows, blues and lilacs are all utilized to wonderful effect.
In addition to the work of Vincent Van Gogh, the Ege Art collection has included rugs depicting the art of such greats as Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Robert Jacobsen, Andy Warhol and Rene Magritte. iEde rugs are an iconic piece of art that is made for your floor. They can be used to define a space and create a vignette that is unique and emphasizes your artistic side.
Owning this rug would be a fun and lasting way to enjoy one of the most brilliant artists of all time.
About Ege Axminster:
Weaving together timeless Danish design, long-lasting quality, natural comfort and progressive sustainable thinking, Ege Carpets craft wall-to-wall carpets, rugs, carpet tiles...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
5x9.8 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug Overdyed in Blue for Modern Interiors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This hand knotted Turkish rug was originally made in the 1960s. It is over-dyed in vivid cerulean blue. It features a large floral medallion at the centre against a plain field, arab...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner with Bird Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77983 Vintage Persian Kilim Runner 0'11 x 06'07. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this handwoven wool vintage Persia...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Geometric Large Scale Room Size Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Room size one-of-a-kind 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Kilim with an all-over geometric large scale pattern
Measures: 8'2'' x 12'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Art Line Rug After Pablo Picasso Hand Knotted Wool Excellent Condition
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful vintage design carpet by ART LINE, hand knotted using finest Tibetan wool in 6.6 x 9.6 ft / 300 x 200 cm, Design after Pablo Picasso
Cubism is a style in art history that developed from the avant-garde in painting in France around 1906. Well-known founders are Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
This vintage rug is in excellent condition and a rare piece on the market.
The feel is soft and cozy thanks to the use of the fine material. The rug is approx. 1/4-1/3 inch high.
Cubistic design carpet hand knotted.
Collection: Djoharian Design
Colors: Orange, Beige, Blue
Pile: Wool
Size: 300 x 200 cm
Fringe: Yes, on both sides
Underfloor heating: Suitable
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms...
Category
1990s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78396 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 05'11 x 08'00. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78395 Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain rug, 05'11 x 08'06. With its simplicity, plush pile, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carpet by Missoni
By Missoni
Located in Milan, IT
Handknotted, polychrome wool.
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Pablo Picasso Woman with Guitar Limited Edition Vintage EGE Art Line Rug Denmark
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and hard to find vintage EGE Art Line Scandinavian (Denmark) Pablo Picasso rug based on his work "Woman With Guitar".
This work was part of...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tibetan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful Nepalese Tibetan rug with simple design and orange color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Turkish Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 587 - Modern geometric design, with concentric hexagonal medallions on a light blue background: easy to sep up and very robust.
Note the low price! I want to close my activities.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
9.8x14.3 Ft Vintage Cotton Kilim with Pastel Colored Stripes, Turkish Rag Rug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Size: 9'8" x 14'3" . We can alter the dimensions and make the rug larger or smaller if requested.
These authentic flat-weaves (Kilims) from Eastern Turkey were handwoven by Nomads...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Beni Ourain Modern Morrocan 12x18 Ivory & Dark Brown Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Beni Ourain Modern Morrocan 12x18 Ivory & Dark Brown Handmade Area Rug. Beni Ourain rugs are some of the most popular and sought-after types of Mor...
Category
1980s Moroccan Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77482 Distressed Vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug, 05'04 x 08'01. Full of tiny details and an expressive design combined with earth-tone colors, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
100% Wool Large Multicolored Kandinsky Inspired Rug by Ege Axminster Art Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an all-wool modernist Bauhaus style area rug inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky. Crafted in Denmark circa 1988 as part of the 20th Century Collection by Ege Axminster Art L...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Kilim Serape Blanket Rug with Tribal Style, Eagle Eating Snake
Located in Dallas, TX
77802, vintage Mexican Kilim Serape Blanket rug with Tribal style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand-woven wool v...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61143 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari runner, 03'05 x 13'01.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Green Gabbeh Rug with Modern Biophilic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
78040 Vintage Persian Green Moss Gabbeh rug with Biophilic Design 05'11 x 08'01. With its simplicity, modern biophilic design and reflecting elements of nature, this hand-knotted vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Moorish Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
61041 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'07 x 03'11. Embark on an enchanting odyssey of Moorish elegance with this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Italian Wool Red Rug with Flower by Paola Lenti, 1990
By Paola Lenti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning small rug in wool by Paola Lenti 1990.
Like new never been on the floor.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
21397 Vintage Berber Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug. With its simplicity, plush pile and tribal style, this hand knotted wool vintage Berber Beni Ourain Moroccan rug is a captivating visio...
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Modern Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
77944 vintage Persian Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 03'10 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and an expressive design, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian kilim rug is a captivating...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61079 distressed vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, 03'10 x 09'08.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Contemporary Santa Fe
Located in Dallas, TX
61094 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 03'08 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-woven wool vintage Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Odegard Rug with Modern Bauhaus Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78203 Vintage Odegard rug with Modern Bauhaus Style 08'03 x 10'04. Displaying a linear art form composed of squares, rectangles, and cubes, this hand knott...
Category
Late 20th Century Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim oversize carpet handmade during the late 20th century.
Measures: 13' 1" x 20' 4"
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61084 Vintage Persian Hamadan rug, 04'01 x 07'07.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77774 vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art style 02'05 x 03'02. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant co...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Carpet by Pierre Balmain for Van Neder Carpets, 1980s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Pierre Balmain wool rug designed for Van Neder Carpets.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Contemporary Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal contemporary gallery carpet handmade during the late 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 12' 9".
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Striped Kilim Rug Handmade Carpet Transitional Flat-Woven Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
This fantastic wool rug is a handwoven Kilim constructed in Afghanistan, 1999. It features a simple yet eye-catching stripe design with colors of white, blue and beige. The simple stripe design has been woven with geometric pattern through our adding an eye-catching feature to the piece. Both the color and design of this piece make it the perfect rug for any room in your home.
Kilim rugs are flat-woven and so have no pile making them suitable for high-traffic areas in your home. Reversible and washable these fine wool rugs are sure to make the perfect forever rug.
Easily style in any home interior with simple sophistication.
In excellent condition, clean and ready for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug, kitchen rug or dining room rug.
Indian Kilim rug 121 x 183 cm (4 x 6' ft.)
Modern striped Kilim rug...
Category
1990s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool
3.3x5.3 Ft Funky One of a Kind Vintage Tulu Rug. 100% Wool. Soft, Cozy, Comfy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted Tulu (high piled) rug from Konya in Central Turkey. The rug is made of lamb’s wool therefore it is very soft and comfortable. Measures: 3.3 x 5.3 Ft.
These sm...
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Tappeto in Vera Pelle di Vacchetta, Anni 90
By Sitap
Located in Felino, IT
Tappeto di vera pelle di vacchetta, stampato con colori ecologici, azienda di primaria qualità, certificata da etichetta. Praticamente nuovo, marcha Sitap.
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Leather
Custom Made Modern Area Rug in Bright Ethnic Pattern Bright Colors
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This one of a kind beautiful rug was custom designed for a Palm Springs residence to coordinate with custom dining room chairs of the same pattern. Beautiful modern design with a ika...
Category
1990s North American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Round Vintage Indian Rug with Traditional Persian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76922 Vintage Persian Style Round Area Rug 08'00 x 08'01. Decorative detailing and effortless beauty meet obliquely feminine vibes with traditional Persian style in this hand knotted...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Style Late 20th Century Handmade East Turkestan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage East Turkestan Khotan room size carpet handmade during the late 20th century. This Khotan is in the distressed style, but otherwise in good condition.
Measures: 7' 10" x...
Category
Late 20th Century East Turkestani Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Modern Cotton Rug Geometric Rug by Dieter Sieger for Gebhan Edition "Tros" 1990
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
modern rug by Dieter Sieger marked 2000/168
like new, never been on the floor still the tag on the rug.
Category
1990s German Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Cotton
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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