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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Returnable Items Only
Contemporary Alpine Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Alpine rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'8" × 14'10" (386 × 452 cm). Contemporary rugs have a special place in our interiors, due to their diverse designs and high qual...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Design Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Abstract design handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'0" × 18'0" (396 × 548 cm). The world of contemporary rugs is filled with countless treasures, waiting to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

5.5x8 Ft Modern Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Medallion Design Carpet, 100% Wool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-knotted contemporary Turkish rug. This modern rug has even medium wool pile on wool foundation. It is made of premium hand-spun sheep and natural dyes, ie. plant based non c...
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Early 2000s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x10 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Nice vintage French Cogolin rug modern design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage French Cogolin rug with beautiful modern 60’s or 70’s design and nice colours with white field colour and purple, pink and red in design, entirely hand knotted with wo...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Nice mid century French Cogolin rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Cogolin rug with a simple modern design and nice colours with a blue background, yellow, green, sky blue and white in design, entirely hand knotted with wool...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
10' x 14' Hand knotted raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Orange and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Sandstorm Hand-Spun Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Sandstorm Hand-Spun Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'0" × 17'0" (396 × 518 cm) This impressive contemporary rug is not merely a utilitarian object. It is a mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Striped Twisted Belts Leather Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary striped twisted belts leather rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 12'1" × 14'10" (368 × 452 cm). Handmade braided leather rug. Custom colors and sizes available. This stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Leather

Contemporary Anatolia Traditional Brown and Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary anatolia traditional brown and beige hand knotted wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'5" x 25'0" (408 x 762 cm) More and more contemporary rugs decide to honor old t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Abstract Kusafiri Eskayel Natural Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract Kusafiri Eskayel natural silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'9" × 17'3" (236 × 525 cm) This modern area rug is as fresh, unique and ingenious as its remarkabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Oversized Indian Dhurrie Blue White Beige Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Indian Dhurrie blue white beige handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'7" x 24'9" (444 × 754 cm). Dhurrie rug, also known as durrie or durry, it is a thick flat-woven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 5'1"x 7'3"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Textural Beige and Gray Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turk...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
3' x 5' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary High and Low Gray Diamond Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary High and Low Gray Rug Size: 5'6" × 6'9" (167 × 205 cm) A contemporary, geometric, high-low hand-knotted in wool and silk rug. A masterful high-low weaving technique divi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pretty modern hand tufted rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 21st century modern rug with nice design and colours with a navy blue field and a light orange on lines. Entirely hand crafted by hand tufted method in India with wool on ...
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Early 2000s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
14' x 22' Hand knotted raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige.
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug by Keivan Woven Arts in Charcoal & Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern abstract rug was hand-knotted with wool in India. The design features no definite pattern, but "scrapes" of ivory on a smoky charcoal background, loosely giving a tire tr...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige, Blue and White Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
5' x 8' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Polychromatic Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Round Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
8' x 8' Round Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream, Beige and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Seafoam Green and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

One-of-a-kind Modern Anatolia Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-Kind Modern Anatolia rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'8" × 14'6" (355 × 441 cm) An exceptionally luxurious hand-knotted silk and wool rug. A silky, textural surface with ab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige, White and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an exciting new custom-capable flatweave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim'' represents a contemporary homage to Tur...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x10 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Brown Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: “Rez Kilim” represents a contemporary homage to Turki...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige, White and Blue Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 7x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Pink and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Kilim Design in White and Black Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this custom Kilim design is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, these photos re...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Black Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x10 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White and Black Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x11 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Eskayel Jangala Abstract Green Hemp Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Eskayel Jangala Abstract green Hemp rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8.2" × 10.3" (248 × 312 cm). New, custom and modern rugs by Doris Leslie Blau are made with humility toward...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x11 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Seafoam Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 8x10 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on clas...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x10 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
2'6" x 20' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x12 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Runner
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
2'6" x 12' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Round Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
12' x 12' Round Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Natural Raw Wool Flatweave Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
6' x 9' Hand knotted, flat-weave raw wool Origin: India Field Color: Ivory Accent Colors: Brown, Beige
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2010s Asian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Beige and Black Hooked Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige and black hooked silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 15'0" × 15'8" (457 × 477 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Abstract Green Element Hand-knotted in Silk by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Green Element Hand-knotted in Silk by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'0" × 9'0" (121 × 274 cm) A hand-knotted silk rug with a modern abstract design in shades of green and ivory. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Contemporary Geometric Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 5'3" × 7'1" (160 × 215 cm). Enhance your interior with a luxurious cashmere area rug in a dreamy shade of gray vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Modern Indian Dhurrie White and Blue Striped Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Indian Dhurrie white and blue striped runner by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 3.3" × 14.3" (99 × 434 cm). The beauty of this exquisite Dhurie rug lies in its simplicity. Hand knott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Contemporary Rocky Peaks Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary rocky peaks geometric rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 4'11" × 8'7" (149 × 261 cm). This modern rug combines ancient Craft with contemporary trends. It carries an all-over...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown, with Geometric Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x5 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Eos and Selene Rug Sample
Located in Istanbul, TR
EOS & SELENE collection rug sample. Price is for 1 sample sized 30x30cm (12x12 inches). Please specify the name of the design that you would like to purchase a sample for, EOS or S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Other

Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 16'' x 18''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Stripes in Tones of Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x11 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Handwoven Wool Oriental Turkish Oushak Rug 5'6" x 6'7"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
This Turkish oushak rug is a stunning piece of art that has been handwoven using traditional techniques by skilled artisans. The rug features intricate patterns and a soft color pale...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Green and Gold with Pomegranate Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x3 gift-sized rug is inspired by antique Khotan Samarkand rugs of East Turkestan, known to favor Buddhist and similar oriental motifs. On the Design: ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gray Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 8x11 Kilim design from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Fondly dubbed, “Rez Kilims”, this modern take on cla...
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2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

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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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