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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

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: ...
Category

2010s Indian 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 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...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

8x11.8 Ft Modern Unique Large Area Rug, Handmade Turkish Milas 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

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige, Rust 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 Geometric Pink and Grey Wool-Silk Abstract Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary geometric rug from Rug & Kilim features an uncommon field design with abstract sensibilities. Originating in India, the all-over field design employs a scribble pat...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug in Blue With Green and Beige Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 9×14 rug inspired from antique Persian rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, playing a confluence of blue, green and gold floral patterns...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Oriental Turkish Oushak Rug 2'11" x 5'
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug, Modern Elegance Meets Minimalist Shibui Style
Located in Dallas, TX
30753 New Contemporary Ivory Area Rug with Minimalist Style 09'02 x 11'11. Embodying contemporary elegance and minimalism, this hand-loomed wool rug from modern India seamlessly enca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Modern Pop Art Robert Indiana Love Rug 1'3" x 1'3"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Modern Pop Art Robert Indiana Love Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: India Rug, Circa Date: 2006
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Gray, Blue And White Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 modern abstract rug features gray, blue and cream white tones underscore geometric patterns like that of painterly brushstrokes, married to a high-low ...
Category

2010s Indian 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 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

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x5 textural rug by Rug & Kilim is an exciting new addition to its Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this style—particularl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream and Blue 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...
Category

2010s Afghan 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 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

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gray 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 Blue and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 9x13 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 Beige and Colorful 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...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Custom Rug Design in Cream White with High-Low Circle Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This custom rug design by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting recent work from the team’s Modern collection. this 12x15 modern rug represents an exciting new design featuring geometri...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Mohair, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Stripes in Green and Brown
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 Turkish 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, 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Gold 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Stripes in Green and Beige-Brown Accents
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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Ochre Gold Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Stripes in Beige, Gold and Black
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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Blue and Cream White 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Gray and White 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Oriental Turkish Oushak Rug 5'8" x 6'5"
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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Pink, Green and Gold Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 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 Turkish 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, this 10x14 Kilim is 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

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Cream White and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Light Blue and Beige Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 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 Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74499 Square Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 02'06 x 02'08. Antique-washed Persian Bijar rugs are exquisite handcrafted rugs that undergo a specialized washing process to soften the color...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in White and Black Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x14 Kilim is 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 Modern Classics Runner Rug in Cream with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 4x9 runner rug is a fabulous new design in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Its design is inspired by those seen in the rare and uni...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim with Chartreuse, Gold and Beige-Brown Tones
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: A line of our “Rez Kilim” collection, this rug enjoy...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Khotan Style Rug in Beige-Brown 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: O...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Seafoam Green and Blue Tone and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: A line of our “Rez Kilim” collection, this flatweave...
Category

2010s Afghan Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 Swedish rug from our “High” texture named for its high-and-low approach to Swedish patterns features geometric patterns inspired by Swedish Deco sensib...
Category

2010s Indian 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 9x13 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 Beige and Black Textural Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 5x6 Kilim design 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 Beige and Black 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 Moroccan Style Runner Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x12 contemporary Moroccan style rug features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the primitivist Berber weaving traditions. On the Desig...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Tribal Square Kilim in Beige and Rust Stripes, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, a 4x4 vintage Kilim design is a latest addition to our Rug & Kilim collection. On the Design: Drawing on Afghan tribal sensibilities, this archa...
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1950s Afghan Vintage Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Contemporary Beige Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 9'10" × 14'0" (299 × 426 cm) This contemporary rug shows that minimalism combined with refined workmanship constitute...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Runner Rug in Beige and Gold with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x8 modern abstract rug featuring subtle expressive geometric patterns, is a grand addition to our Modern Collection. On the Design: Beige-br...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

6.2x10 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Gray, Modern Living Room 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

20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Blue, Cream And White Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 modern abstract rug features blue and cream white tones underscore geometric patterns like that of painterly brushstrokes, married to a high-low textur...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Abstract Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x10 modern abstract rug features beige-brown tones underscore geometric patterns like that of painterly brushstrokes, married to a high-low texture. On ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Moroccan Style Rug with Green and Pink Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 8x11 contemporary Moroccan style rug features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the primitivist Berber weaving traditions. On the Desig...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

6.3x10 Ft Handmade Gray Area Rug with Medallion Design. Modern 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

20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Black and Dark Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 modern Kilim is a new addition to the handmade Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, its design reimagines Swedish Deco R...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Beige and Orange 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 Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 8x10 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in wool, and featuring geometric stripes, it origina...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Moroccan Style Rug Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 4x7 contemporary Moroccan style rug features a ribbed texture and geometric patterns inspired by the primitivist Berber weaving traditions. On the Design...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

8.4x12.8 ft Modern Handmade Area Rug OverDyed in Red, Shabby Chic Turkish Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage over-dyed handmade Turkish rug. Finely hand knotted, low wool pile on cotton foundation. Deep washed. Sturdy and can be used on a high traffic area, suitable for both resi...
Category

1660s Turkish Antique Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Green, White & Black Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Kilim rug is from the flatweave line in the Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, cotton and natural yarns, its design is a modern take on Rollakan...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Gold with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 9x12 Swedish style kilim rug from our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool, cotton & undyed natural yarn. On the Design: This rug enjoys geo...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, 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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