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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Greek Summer Rug by Rural Weavers, Tufted, Wool, Viscose, 240x300cm
Located in London, GB
Discover a harmonious blend of modern design and age-old artistry with our hand-tufted rugs. Each piece is a canvas where contemporary patterns meet the soul of traditional hand-tuft...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug 31st October - Modern Dhurrie Carpet Geometric Blue/Brown Handloom Wool
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "31st October Blue" "31st October" was made on ALL Saint's Day from a Halloween inspiration. The carpet is made on a table hand-loom. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tappeto Design in Lana Grigio Hand Made by Deanna Comellini 205x295 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
Leggerezza e calore sono il segno dominante di questo tappeto in lana che unisce la tecnologia e il più alto artigianato italiano. Completamente dipinto a mano su entrambi i lati, "L...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Tappeto contemporaneo beige righe in iuta naturale intrecciato a mano 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Himalayan Skin" è un tappeto in iuta annodata a mano secondo l’antica tecnica Sumak, dell'azienda italiana G.T.DESIGN, pioniere nell'ambito del tappeto contemporaneo. "Himalayan Sk...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Jute

Tappeto contemporaneo d'arte pezzo unico firmato Deanna Comellini 380x395 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Next" è un tappeto unico nel suo genere, disegnato dalla designer Deanna Comellini per G.T.DESIGN che unisce arte, design e personalizzazione. Realizzato in filato tecnico altamente...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Other

Tappeto Resistente Tondo Azzurro per Indoor Outdoor di Deanna Comellini Ø250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN, brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo, allarga ancora di più gli orizzonti dell’arredo outdoor con "Hula Hoop", una collezione di tappeti contemporanei della fondatric...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Other

Tappeto Design italiano alto artigianato bianco by Deanna Comelllini 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
Un tappeto outdoor-indoor fatto a mano dalle alte prestazioni tecniche "Passo Doppio" è un tappeto tessuto a mano e realizzato con un filato tecnico altamente performante dell'azie...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Polyester

Tappeto contemporaneo beige righe in iuta naturale intrecciato a mano 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Himalayan Skin" è un tappeto in iuta annodata a mano secondo l’antica tecnica Sumak, dell'azienda italiana G.T.DESIGN, pioniere nell'ambito del tappeto contemporaneo. "Himalayan Sk...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Jute

Geometric Handwoven silk rug - crafted in Kashmir and designed by Dena Lawrence
By Dena Lawrence
Located in WEMBLEY DOWNS, AU
Geometric - Hand woven Silk Rug: Enter the captivating world of the "Geometric" rug – an exquisite creation by designer Dena Lawrence, handwoven in luxurious silk in Kashmir. Celebr...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk

Contemporary Natural Irregular Shaped Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
Minimalistic rug, in a neutral color, contemporary, suitable for any modern interior. Made in Lyocell, it can also be produced in wool or viscose, fully customizable in its color and...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk

Contemporary Brutalist Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
Brutalist Concept Rug, in neutral color, suitable for any contemporary or minimalist interior. It has a shape resembling a net. Fully customizable in its colors and dimensions. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk

Contemporary Rug, a Fusion of Abstract Patterns and Serene Neutral Tones
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
A contemporary Rug in a abstract pattern , presented in neutral colors. Embrace the raw allure of industrial minimalism, where brutalist elements sculpt a canvas of modern sophistica...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk

Contemporary Minimalistic Rug in Neutral Color
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
Contemporary minimalistic rug, in Lyocell, fully customizable in color and dimension. A perfect solution for minimalistic interiors, with 3 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk

21st Century Contemporary Rug in Neutral colors, Beige & Black
Located in Barberá del Valles, Barcelona
The Lyocell raw material gives the rug a smooth texture and subtle sheen, making it a refined addition to various spaces. Its minimalist aesthetic, combined with the luxurious qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Silk

cc-tapis The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio UTOPIA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DUPLEX presents UTOPIA: an exhibition that celebrates the spirit of the second postwar Italian Design Revolution. On view now at the Duplex Gallery @ Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Abstract in White Mustard Green Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
Mosaico is an Abe the ape's desing for Kilombo Home. This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rug Lines -Carpet Tufted Grey Wool w/ Multicolor Lines Red Yellow Blue
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Lines" The carpet takes influence from the topographical lines off a map. Its a neutral light grey background with swirling lines from different directions. It has a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Moroccan Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Julie Richoz, 10x14ft
Located in Paris, FR
TRAME is a homeware brand that explores new domestic landscapes across the Mediterranean. Each collection of homeware and accessories is inspired by a historical episode, reflects a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Modern Handwoven Jute Carpet Rug in Terracotta White and Black Chimneys Abstract
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Jute

Rug Modern Geometric Stripes Purple Violet Blue Green Wool & Silk Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Dubai Growing" Taking inspiration from her move to Dubai and incorporating the silver ( silk) of skyscrapers and the watered green areas and blue skies. Hand-knotted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Rug Cherry Tree Pink Geometric ZigZag Black White Beige Fuchsia Wool Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Cherry Tree Pink" This is Cecilia's interpretation of cherry blossom, dark naked branches with pink cherry flowers done in a pure graphic way. Carpets CC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Neutral Beige Stripes White Black Grey & Red Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Red" This carpet is from the "Art Money Collection" It has vertical two shades of white lines and black, grey, and two shades of red geomatical elements. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Blue dots Modern Geometric Black White Zigzag Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Cherry Tree Blue" This is Cecilia's interpretation of cherry blossom, dark naked branches with cherry flowers done in a pure graphic way. The black zigzag pattern gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Beige Brown Squares Pale Green with Circles Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Berlin" This carpet is from the "Art Money Collection" based on art work submitted for an exhibition in Berlin 2014. Colours from the design continue onto t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Blue Modern Geometric Neutral White Blue & Black Circles Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Blue" This carpets is from the "Art Money Collection" Light background with blue and grey/black distinctive geometric shapes. A truly BOLD and elegant carpe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug - Modern Geometric Neutral Wool Hand knotted Orange Circles Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Balance" The design is balanced from both sides with pale orange elements in the middle. The white lines are sculpted to provide for a three dimensional feeling. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Disobedience - Modern Geometric Blue Beige Black Striped Wool Silk Rug Wool
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Disobedience" from Freedom Collection This is the first carpet from the "Freedom Collection", inspired by the disobedience of Ms. Yeonmi Park while escaping from Nort...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Angry - Geometric Off-White Cream Red Green Dog Design Afghan Wool Carpets
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Angry" Design inspired by Cecilia's Fox Terrier and his barking for protection. Lower right hand corner shows his collar. (his name is Magnus). The abrashed look com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Cent Warm Ivory Wool Durable Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN’s "Lanagrossa" in the color Bianco (Warm White), is a modern rug in pure wool in warm neutral hues. A design of Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of the Italian manufact...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

CC-Tapis Visioni Himalayan Wool Rug in A-Standard by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Vancouver, BC
An unprecedented synthesis between an age-old technique and abstract graphics. This rug designed by Patricia Urquiola for CC Tapis has been produced solely by hand with colors and ma...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

'Mithun' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

'Simha' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

'Brish' Outdoor Rug hand-woven in 100% PET, ⌀ 200 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kumbha' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Makar' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Karkat' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Allo, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Brish' Outdoor Rug hand-woven in 100% PET, ⌀ 250 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Mithun' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Simha' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 200 x 300 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kumbha' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Makar' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Karkat' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 170 x 240 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kanya' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Allo, 170 x 240 cm
By Esti Barnes
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

'Mithun' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Simha' Rug hand-woven in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool mix, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Tula' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable, eco-friendly Wool, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Kumbha' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool and Allo, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Dhanu' Rug hand-knotted in sustainable Wool, 300 x 400 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

'Brish' Outdoor Rug hand-woven in 100% PET, ⌀ 350 cm
Located in London, GB
SUNDARA (सुन्दर) means beautiful in the Nepali language. Our Collection embodies the beauty of original artisan craftsmanship and natural materials, such as wool, allo, cotton, alpac...
Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

Modern western european rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern western european rugs 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 western european rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern western european rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and Nepal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original western european rugs, popular names associated with this style include cc-tapis, Tapis Rouge Atelier, Nanimarquina, and The Rug Company. 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 western european rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $107 and tops out at $180,000 while the average work can sell for $5,983.

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