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Modern Western European Rugs

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Taurus Collection Striped Brown, White, Grey, Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Taurus collection striped brown, white, grey, goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 4.0" × 6.2" (121 × 187 cm). Not many contemporary geometric pattern area rugs manage to conv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

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Goat Hair

21st Century Neutral Tones Natural Linen Rug by Deanna Comellini 150x250 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Stairs Lino" is an ultra-natural, sustainable rug, hand-woven with the highest quality linen fibers and designed by Deanna Comellini, Founder and Art Director of Italian luxury bran...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Linen

cc-tapis Chroma Radiate Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round Monocolor by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

21st Cent Shiny Sky Blue Brown Runner Rug by Deanna Comellini in Stock 70x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Campi di Gravità Turchese 2" is a limited-edition signature rug by designer Deanna Comellini, founder and art director of Italian brand G.T.DESIGN, pioneer in the field of contempor...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Small Bordeaux Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Bordeaux oci triptych rug by Seraina Lareida. Dimensions: 210 x 130 cm. Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium or Large. Also available in c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

'Fade' Rug in Abaca, Colour 'Sterling' 200x300cm by Claire Vos for Musett Design
Located in London, GB
Claire Vos is a multi-awarded textile designer and Art Director at Studio Roderick Vos. She is also the designer of the Fade rug, hand-woven in 100% abaca fi...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

cc-tapis Visioni B Undyed Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-Tapis icons are presented in an entirely undyed mood. Bringing a natural warmth to the avant-garde aesthetic of the brand, with each rug expressing its singularity through its n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Colorful Rug inspired by Shangai's Aesthetic
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary colorful rug inspired by Shangai's Aesthetic Dimensions: W170 x D240 CM New-zealand Wool Vibration, perspective, energy, Shanghai by Nig...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Abstract Dadaist Contemporary Rug Inspired by Sophie Taeuber Arp
Located in Geneve, CH
Abstract Dadaist contemporary rug inspired by Sophie Taeuber Arp Artist: Sophie Taeuber Arp Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 cm New Zealand wool and silk ...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Asmara Collection Alfa Rug by Federico Pepe - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asmara Collection by Federico Pepe, a tribute to the capital of Eritrea, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its futurist architecture. An innovative urbanistic utopia applied t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Black - Cream Beige Geometric Wool Rug with Face Rustic hand knotted carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Tribal Black" from Tribal Collection This is from the " Tribal Collection" made in hand spun and naturally dyed Afghan wool with an abrashed look. It is a unique p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Blue Center Oci Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Center oci rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 70 x 130 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Available in sizes Medium (110 x 200cm), and Large (150 x 280cm). Also ...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Left Oci Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue left Oci rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 70 x H 130 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium (110x200cm) and Large (150 x 280cm). Also ...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Blue Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Blue Oci Right rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 70 x H 130 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium or Large. Also available in colors:...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Visioni B Undyed Rug by Patricia Urquiola - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cc-tapis icons are presented in an entirely undyed mood. Bringing a natural warmth to the avant-garde aesthetic of the brand, with each rug expressing its singularity through its n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oci Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Oci rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 150 x 280 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Sizes available: 70 x 130, 110 x 200, 150 x 280 cm Oci rugs are made in New Z...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Asmara Collection Alfa Rug by Federico Pepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asmara Collection by Federico Pepe, a tribute to the capital of Eritrea, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its futurist architecture. An innovative urbanistic utopia applied t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Bordeaux Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Bordeaux Oci right rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 70 x H 130 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium and Large. Also available in co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Bordeaux Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Bordeaux oci right rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 150 x H 280 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Medium Bordeaux Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Bordeaux Oci right rug by Seraina Lareida. Dimensions: W 110 x H 200 cm. Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Medium Blue Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium blue oci right rug by Seraina Lareida. Dimensions: W 110 x H 200 cm. Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or L...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Double Slinkie Rug by Patricia Urquiola - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual kno...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Tidal Collection Wave Yellow Pink Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Memphis Style Rectangular Hand-Tufted Circle Patterned Rug Ochre, Caramel
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Shaped #020 is an eclectic rug that brings back mid-century modern vibes mixed with Memphis style. This rug is handmade using the hand-tufted techn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

cc-tapis Tidal Collection Wave Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal Collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oci Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Oci rug by Seraina Lareida. Dimensions: 150 x 280 cm. Materials: 100% New Zealand top quality wool Sizes available: 70 x 130, 110 x 200, 150 x 280 cm Oci rugs are made in New...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Blue Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Blue Oci Triptych rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 210 x 1300 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Medium or Large. Also available in colors...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Colorful Rug Inspired by Seoul's Aesthetic
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary colorful rug inspired by Seoul's Aesthetic Dimensions: W 240 * D 240 cm New-Zealand wool and silk The South-Korea capital is known for its twenty-five bridges spann...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Forbidden City Rug, Hand Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool Size 300x450cm
Located in London, GB
Forbidden City hand knotted 3D Relief Designer rug Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Imperial Forbidden City with this meticulously crafted hand knotted rug, aptly named t...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Forbidden City Rug, Hand Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool Size 250x375cm
Located in London, GB
Forbidden City hand knotted 3D Relief Designer rug Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Imperial Forbidden City with this meticulously crafted hand knotted rug, aptly named t...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Oci Right Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Blue Oci right rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: W 150 x H 280 cm Materials: 100% New Zeland top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or Med...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Green Rug by Studiopepe - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Colorful Rug Inspired by Seoul's Aesthetic
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary colorful rug inspired by Seoul's Aesthetic Dimensions: W 200 x D 240 CM New-Zealand wool and silk The South-Korea capital is known for its twenty-five bridges spann...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Ocher Rug by Studiopepe - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Forbidden City Rug, Hand Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool Size 150x225cm
Located in London, GB
Forbidden City Hand-Knotted 3D Relief Designer Rug Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Imperial Forbidden City with this meticulously crafted hand-knotted rug, aptly named t...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Medium Bordeaux Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Bordeaux Oci Triptych rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 330 x 200 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or Large. Also available in col...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Medium Blue Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Blue Oci Triptych rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 330 x 200 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or Large. Also available in colors:...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Bordeaux Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Bordeaux oci triptych rug by Seraina Lareida. Dimensions: 450 x 280 cm. Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or Medium. Also available in c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Forbidden City Rug, Hand Knotted, 100% New Zealand Wool Size 100x150cm
Located in London, GB
Forbidden City hand knotted 3D Relief Designer Rug Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Imperial Forbidden City with this meticulously crafted hand knotted rug, aptly named the Forbidden City...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Round in Monocolor by Mae Engelgeer - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Born in France. Designed in Milan. Produced in Nepal. cc-tapis is an Italian company which produces contemporary hand-knotted rugs which are created in Nepal by expert Tibetan artis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Colorful Rug inspired by Shangai's Aesthetic
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary colorful rug inspired by Shangai's Aesthetic Dimensions: W 240 x D 240 CM New Zealand wool Vibration, perspective, energy, Shanghai by Night is an interpretation of...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 CM New Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Darie...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Dentelle Hexagone So Much Fun Collection by Claude Cartier Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
So much fun is a collection of rugs where black and white geometric elements define joyful and colorful patterns giving life to 3 different designs, customizable in multiple variations in terms of size, colors, and textures. A collection that offers different production techniques from hand-knotted to hand-woven. Claude Cartier Decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Oci Triptych Rug by Seraina Lareida
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Blue Oci Triptych rug by Seraina Lareida Dimensions: 450 x 280 cm Materials: 100% New Zealand top-quality wool. Available in sizes Small or Medium. Also available in colors:...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Ocher Rug by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful pop art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W170 x D240 CM New-Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Dariel’...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Damier Maxi Rug by cc-tapis Design Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Damier by the cc-tapis design-lab, a high-end handwoven rug adaptable for any interior space. A simple and geometric design available in Mini, Standard an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 CM New-Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection, based on Sophie Dariel...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful pop art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 * D 240 cm New-Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Darie...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 cm New-Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Darie...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 CM New Zealand wool and silk Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Darie...
Category

2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Pop Art Rug by Sophie Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful Pop Art rug by Sophie Dariel. Dimensions: W 170 x D 240 cm. New Zealand wool and silk. Vibrant, electric, blunt and gritty, this capsule collection – based on Sophie Da...
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2010s New Zealand Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Oversized "Insolite" Handmade Silk, Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary oversized "Insolite" handmade silk, wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 14'0" × 24'0" (426 × 731 cm). This gorgeous contemporary rug is everything a true art aficiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Durrie wool carpet "31 Oct" Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Carpet Name: "Sisters" The ' Sisters' carpet takes inspiration from all the strong women that make their voices heard during 2018. The faces are made in strict graphic form, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Tidal Isle Round Rug by Germans Ermičs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a Himalayan wool pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Lunar Addiction Square Pink Rug by Studiopepe - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, a Himalayan wool and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000 indiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Chroma Radiate Yellow Pink Round Rug by Germans Ermičs - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tidal collection is a visual investigation into the relationship between texture, shape and color. A sophisticated gradient effect was created through an entirely new coloring sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 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 India 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, Nanimarquina, The Rug Company, and Deanna Comellini. 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 $375 and tops out at $16,480 while the average work can sell for $3,528.

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