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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rug & kilim’s European Flatweave Rug in Beige with Green and Pink Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 6x9 European rug in beige is the first iteration of this design to be in high-and-low texture. Featuring green and pink floral patterns with red and cream ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

7x10.2 Ft Vintage Turkish Area Rug, Handmade Woolen Carpet in Beige and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton foundation. It is heavy and lays flat on the floor, in very good condition with no i...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim represents an exciting new take on Persian rugs with a particular inspiration from Bidjar rugs designs—made with a luxurious hand-knotted wo...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tiger Rug in Gold with Orange and Black Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted wool, inspired by antique Oriental tiger-skin rugs—this 8x11 piece in particular drawing on Chinese and Tibetan depictions of the style On the Design: From our spec...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Oushak-Style Rug in Indigo, Brown and Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 9x13 rug is from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The rug reflects a bold new way to look at a rare classic design—p...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

4.2x5.5 Ft Vibrant Handmade Tulu Rug. Soft Cozy Wool Pile. Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hand-knotted "Tulu" (Turkish word for thick, soft piled rugs) rug from Central Turkey. These charming small rugs with contemporary designs and lustrous wool pile were produ...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Brown And Ivory Designed Transitional Hand Loom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Modern hand-loom wool rug showcases a stunning beige-taupe field with an all-over abstract design. This rug measures 6'4" x 9'6".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Abstract Runner Rug With Beige, Pink and Green Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 3x10 modern abstract runner rug features beige, pale pink and chartreuse green tones underscore a play of negative space and geometric patterns li...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

6.2x10.3 Ft Yellow Area Rug. Handmade Turkish Vintage Carpet, Modern Home Decor
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...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

7x11 Ft Handmade Vintage Turkish Area Rug in Teal Blue for Contemporary Interior
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...
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20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Geometric Blue and White Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric blue and white handmade silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'0" x 9'0" (182 x 274 cm). This contemporary silk Tibetan rug exudes a truly joyful aura. Suppose...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Modern Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Flat Weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'0" × 9'0" (182 × 274 cm) Color: Beige, Blue, Gray, Yellow. A contemporary hand-woven flatweave wool rug features an allover enlarge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Checkered Design Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Checkered Design Handmade Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'0" (304 × 426 cm) This modern rug with a geometric design is a quintessence of style and quality. It w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Classic Ikats style rug with Blue, Gold and Rust Red Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8x10 rug inspired from traditional rug styles, from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool & silk, playing an exceptional blue beside red and gold in patte...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim's New Kazak Transitional Red and Green Wool Rug with Horn Motifs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Turkey, this new Kazak transitional wool rug sports abundant Turkish ram Horn symbols throughout the field design. As traditional symbols of strength and resilience,...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Aubusson Red Blue Rug by Tommy Hilfiger Th2 for Doris Leslie Blau
By Tommy Hilfiger
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Aubusson style red blue rug by Tommy Hilfiger TH2 for Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Capri Indian Dhurrie Handmade Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Capri Indian Dhurrie handmade rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'2" x 13'10" (309 x 421 cm). A custom Indian Dhurrie carpet. Available to be custom colored and sized.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton

Rug & Kilim's Geometric Abstract Rug Red and Blue Modern Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from the works of Teddy Sumner circa 1990, this abstract rug employs an artisan approach to geometry with a striking play of red, blue, and multicolo...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Handmade Contemporary Rug in Beige Brown Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A handmade piece in the most luxurious exotic yarn in hand-knotted silk, this 11x16 rug by Rug & Kilim embraces a unique approach to a depthful floral pattern with a modern attitude ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Yarn

5.3x8.5 Ft Red Area Rug for Contemporary Interiors, Hand Knotted in Turkiye
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your space with the bold and captivating presence of a Handmade Turkish Area Rug Overdyed in Red. This exquisite rug embodies the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship, comb...
Category

20th Century Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Dark Blue Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Spanish European Style Rug in Brown with Floral Pattern “Cordoba”
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted silk in a thick, durable pile that represents one of our most luxurious custom-capable constructions, this 10x12 modern Spanish European style “Cordoba” rug features all...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Brown, Beige
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Grisailles Tone Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. Further On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new ta...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug in Solid Polychromatic Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection. Further On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on the theme of this colle...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue and Green, with Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x3 Swedish-inspired rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatweave...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug with Blue Stripes and Red Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 8x10 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting new line of custom-capable contemporary flatweaves we’re making with one of the finest partner looms in India. On t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this smart 9x12 Swedish style flat weave is Rug & Kilim’s “Nu” texture in their Scandinavian rug collection. On the design: Our “Nu” flat weave enjoys a boucle...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Beige, with Geometric Patterns
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

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Peach Tones and Polychrome Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Beige-Brown Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Purple Tones and Polychrome Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 textural rug is a bold new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted silk, this rug reflects a new take on the th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Beige-Brown and Umber Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Oasis Hand Knotted Wool, Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'0" × 14'2" (304 × 431 cm) A contemporary hand knotted angora wool and silk rug. The freeshape organic fields of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug with Beige, Red, Blue Stripes Red Accents
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in cotton, this 8x10 Dhurrie rug represents an exciting new line of custom-capable contemporary flatweaves we’re making with one of the finest partner looms in India. On t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Beige and Blue Striae and Neutral Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Light Blue Tones
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of all-natural silk, this 9x11 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: This ru...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Peach Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 textural rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection. Further On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Greige Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted wool, this rug reflects a new take on th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Textural Rug in Purple Tones and Polychrome Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 textural rug is an exciting new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted silk, this rug reflects a new take on th...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Red and Gold Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x10 rug is a bold new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: The rug reflects our innovation in plain rug styles and...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Light Green Tones and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x9 textural rug is a new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Texture of Color collection, hand-knotted in a luxurious all-natural silk. On the Design: This rug reflects our innovation...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige and Gray, with Geometric Patterns
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...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in Blue, with Brown and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold new way to look at a rare classic design, this 9x13 modern design, hand-knotted in wool, originating from India, is inspired from Oushak rugs. On the Design: From our Mod...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Square Rug in Blue and Beige, with Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From an exciting new collection of gift-size pieces, this 3x3 Swedish-style accent rug is a bold new addition to the Scandinavian Collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in a wool flatw...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Brown, Beige
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Dark Blue and Grisailles Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 10x14 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Tiger Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 2'0" × 3'0" (60 × 91 cm) Color: Black, Taupe
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Brown and Gray Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s “Natural” line. Handwoven in hemp and aloe, its design is inspired by Swedish minimalism and Deco sensibilities. On the Design...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this smart 9x12 Swedish style flat weave is Rug & Kilim’s “Nu” texture in their Scandinavian rug collection. On the design: Our “Nu” flat weave enjoys a boucle...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Style Rug with Black, Blue and Purple Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary rug by Rug & Kilim represents a bold new take on Persian rugs with a particular inspiration from Bidjar rugs designs—made with a luxurious hand-knotted wool an...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green Tones, with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 rug is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. On the Design: The “Nu” weave ...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug with Beige and Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold new contemporary approach to classic rug patterns, This 9x12 modern rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug Kilim represents a bold new approach to classic rug patterns...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Brown, Umber And Purple Stripes and Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 8x10 bold new addition to our Texture of Color collection, made with hand-knotted wool and a new take on the theme of this collection—particularly a vegetable dye like those used i...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Purple Tones and Polychrome Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 rug is a bold new addition to the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted silk, this rug reflects a new take on the theme of thi...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Ada Contemporary Modern Kilim Rug, Wool Handwoven Sand & Yellow
Located in Istanbul, TR
The name Ada comes from the Turkish word for island. With its flowing yet sharp lines, playful side fringes and colors taken from nature, Ada gives references to island life. Inspire...
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2010s Turkish Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Geometric Patterns in Tones of Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 Swedish-style modern rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. Handwoven in a wool flatweave with undyed natural yarns as well, its design is ins...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Textural Rug in Beige and Purple with Polychrome Striae
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x14 rug is an exciting new addition to Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Made with hand-knotted silk, this rug reflects a new take on the theme of t...
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2010s Indian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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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