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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & Kilim’s Brown Tribal Style Runner Rug with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, especially like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs, this 3x6 modern rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in wool.
On the Design:
Particular...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian-Style Rug in Black with Horseback Rider Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by antique Caucasian pictorial rugs of Kaitag provenance, this 4x6 rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in Ghazni wool.
On the Design:
The field features a ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'1" x 2'11"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'7"x 14'5"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11"x 10'1"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'10"x 18'9"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'1"x 12'1"
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 Oushak Style Runner Rug in Beige/Brown, With Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x22 runner rug from the Modern Classics Collection features beige/brown and gray underscoring all over floral patterns, with ivory and white accents.
On the design:
Connois...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk, Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7'8"x 10'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'2"x 9'11"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3"x 12'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7"x 11'9"
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 Dragon Pictorial Runner Rug In Beige, Orange and Blue Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 classic dragon pictorial runner rug features a vibrant colorway of orange, beige and blue tones.
On the Design:
...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'11"x 17'
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3"x 12'7"
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 Modern Textural Oversized Rug With Striae of Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 12x15 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7"x 11'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Oversized Rug in Beige with Brown Dots and Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A modern textural rug from our Texture of Color line in this collection—hand-knotted in silk, this 12x15 oversized rug features neutral tones in a near-palace-size made to sit comfor...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Silk
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4"x 12'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'10"x 10'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gray Hand-Tufted Modern Wool Rug with Abstract Pattern By Apadana
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful, modern hand-tufted wool rug part of our Laura Gottwald for Apadana Collection features gray, black, blue, and green fields. This abstract design celebrates biomorphic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'9"x 12'2"
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
Handmade Wool Tulu Rug in Geometric Design 9' x 12'
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space. This rug has been meticulously handwoven using traditional techniques, ensuring its ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Wool Tulu Rug in Geometric Design 8'11" x 11'10"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space. This rug has been meticulously handwoven using traditional techniques, ensuring its ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'11"x 11'6"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'9"x 13'8"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'9"x 14'
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'x 14'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'10"x 13'4"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'10"x 13'11"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'11"x 14'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'8"x 12'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'3"x 14'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'11"x 14'1"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'x 14'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Old Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 10'3"x 14'8"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7"x 11'11"
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
"Crossover - Brown & Cream" / 9' x 12' / Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using tonal color bands of hand-carved wool, Bandwidth is a layered body of movement, where varied lines rest upon each other in a systematic fashion.
Erik Lindstrom offers a curate...
Category
2010s American Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handmade Wool Tulu Rug in Geometric Design 3' x 16'9"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space. This rug has been meticulously handwoven using traditional techniques, ensuring its ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'2"x 16'4"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'x 11'6"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'9"x 10'4"
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 Scandinavian Style Custom Outdoor Rug with Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 indoor-outdoor rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in performance polyester, its design reflects a contemporary take on S...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Polyester
Handmade Wool Tulu Rug in Geometric Design 2'8" x 10'4"
By Asian Modern
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning modern Turkish Tulu rug that is sure to add a touch of warmth and luxury to any space. This rug has been meticulously handwoven using traditional techniques, ensuring its ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'4"x 12'6"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'7"x 11'10"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'2"x 11'
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7'11"x 10'1"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'11"x 11'6"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 3'10"x 8'9"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 7'8"x 9'5"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'1"x 9'11"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'11"x 16'5"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'3"x 12'1"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 8'4"x 10'3"
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 2'10"x 14'2"
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
Handwoven Wool Turkish Oushak Rug 9'x 12'2"
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
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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