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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Unusual Woven Teak Floor Covering
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual floor covering made from thousands of tiny teak blocks strung together with wire.
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Teak

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Irregular Shape with Abstract Pink Blush Terracotta Green 'Hey Archie' by RAG
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
Hey Archie Rug is made with a combination of pink blush, green and a touch of maroon. Original designed by Rannisa Soraya RAG Home Jakarta Hand-tufte...
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Early 2000s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Midnight Blue Chantal Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by glamorous evenings, the Midnight Blue Chantal Rug is all elegance and charm. For use in both homes and public spaces, the rug features a fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Bamboo

Mystic Gray Rug by Marco Corti
Located in Milan, IT
Mystic gray is an item from Sitap carpet couture Italia's Haute Couture collection. Made of viscose, this hand-tufted rug features thick fleece, a high-quality construction, and stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Elite Charcoal Blue Gold Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The Elite Charcoal blue gold is a contemporary hand knotted rug from Sitap Carpet Couture Italia's Haute Couture collection. It is a high-quality, handwoven ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Elite Navy Blue Gold Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Gold, light blue, grey and dark blue merge to create a rug that decorates your home like an artwork. Its pattern evokes the brush strokes of an artist creating an abstract image, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Anthracite Caravaggio Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Made entirely of handloomed viscose, this rug in solid anthracite creates a unique pattern with triangles carved at different heights. In alluring anthracite, the rug recalls industr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Textile

Sonia Delaunay "Butterfly" - French Wool Rug- Geometric Modernist Design
Located in New York, NY
Designed by pioneering artist Sonia Delaunay, this French wool rug reflects the bold, geometric abstraction that defined the early 20th-century avant-garde. Delaunay was a central fi...
Category

20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Hello Sonia! Rhapsody 2 in Light Green by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric elements, evoking the avant-garde textiles of the early 1900s, a theme which runs through the whole Hello Sonia Family, are now arranged harmonio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Handwoven FlatWeave Wool Kilim Rug Black Gold Purple Blue Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. Each rug is handwo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Handbraided Jute Rug Black&Natural Checkers
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically hand braided in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handbraided with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

cc-tapis Cinquecento Roverella Rug by Studio Klass
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 pure silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

VIBE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
VIBE was born from a moment of pulse—a radial movement beginning in the center and expanding outward. Shades of pink, fuchsia, cream, and black build a composition of graphic vibrati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

VIBE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
VIBE – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Romanian Rug, Casual Elegance Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
77223 Vintage Romanian Rug, 08'04 x 12'00. Casual elegance meets stylish durability in this vintage Romanian rug. The decorative detailing an warm earth-tone colors woven into this p...
Category

Late 20th Century Romanian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

CLOUD – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
Located in Herzliya, IL
CLOUD was created as a translation of softness into material—layers of light hues merging like changing skies. Its asymmetrical structure and natural drawn line resemble a cloud unde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

CLOUD – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
CLOUD – Custom Handmade Rug by Rugs & Co.
$3,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 200 x 300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Cumulo Tempore Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a temp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Carpet Made in Spain Brown White Geometric
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique. We use only the finest natural yarns, 100% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm. - Customize in any size and in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug 170x240 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 2' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 1' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Jute Handwoven Carpet Rug by Kilombo Home in Pink
Located in Madrid, ES
This jute rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest jute yarns by artisans in Northern India, using a traditional weaving technique of this area. Each rug is handwoven with irre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug Black Gold Purple Blue Elegant
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically handwoven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. Each rug is handwo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Modern Design Indian Durhie Kilim Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Indian flat rug with beautiful modern design and nice colors, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Rug Carpet Blue&Beige Trattoria
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. It´s resistant to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Acrylic

cc-tapis Hello Sonia! Rhapsody 3 in Light Red by Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geometric elements, evoking the avant-garde textiles of the early 1900s, a theme which runs through the whole Hello Sonia Family, are now arranged harmoniously in a musical score...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Handwoven Polypropylene Outdoor Braided Rug Carpet Blue Trevi
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in polypropylene yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which is native of this region. It´s resistant to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Acrylic

Hand Tufted Wool and Silk Rug Made in Spain Mustard and White Polka Dots
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug is handmade in Spain using the hand tufted technique, 2st century. We use only the finest natural yarns, 50% silk and 50% pure virgin wool with a thickness of 15mm. - Cust...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

cc-tapis Swarm Runner by Marlene Houissoud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Conceived by Marlene Huissoud as an Undyed Collection, Swarm expresses the designer’s desire to defy the role of Design in society and challenge the properties of natural resources. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Grey Wool Modern Geometric Black Cream Large Carpet Handmade line with pile
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Plain Grey" This carpet is woven on a hand/loom in a technique called 'tip shear' which gives a beautiful texture and a soft feeling on the surface. The surface is a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Plasterworks A Rug by David/Nicolas
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, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 individual ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Triangles Rug Beige
Located in Milan, IT
Geometry is at the basis of the hand-tufted triangles beige rug, where triangles of different sizes combine in a game of brown and beige tones. The resulting effect is an elegant and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Textile

Triangles Rug Beige
$1,380 / item
Modern Hand Tufted Wool Rug Made in Spain Beige Pink Blue Apolo Irregular Shape
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been designed by Sergio Prieto, Spanish artist-designer who has dedicated himself to the world of painting professionally since he was 10 years old, and at 18 he began t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baxter Himani A Limited Edition Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Baxter, Himani is a collection of iconic rugs produced in limited and numbered series. A combination of irregular shapes. Each rug is characterized by a series of contras...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Silk

cc-tapis Cut Out Monocromo Rug Coco by A. Parisotto and M. Formenton
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 bamboo silk, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 89.000...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Handwoven Wool Rug White & Brown Loop Karibu
Located in Madrid, ES
This rug has been ethically hand woven in the finest wool yarns by artisans in north of India, using a traditional weaving technique which defines the design. The white part is handw...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
$6,654 Sale Price / item
20% Off
"112" Irregular Shape Hand-Tufted Wool Rug in Light Purple by RAG Home
Located in Jakarta Selatan, ID
' 112 ' culminated in the form of gradations between the Japanese Zen garden and the color of peaceful ambiance in the light purple. Original Designed by RAG Home. Hand-tufted with ...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis La(c)k Rug by Christophe Delcourt
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 pure silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 125.000 in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Light Yellow 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

Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute in 'Terracotta' 170x240cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nanimarquina 'Earth' Rug in Hand Spun Jute. New, current production. This handmade jute rug evokes the textures of Earth. Hand-knotted with tight loops, Earth is a very cool, rustic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

cc-tapis Rug Tapis Paysage Au Soleil by Cristina Celestino for Maison Matisse
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 artisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nani Marquina 'Ceras 1' Rug 250x350cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina 'Ceras 1' Rug for Nanimarquina, Spain. Current production. The Ceras collection is the result of a comprehensive study of color by hand-tracing with crayons. An intuit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage modern rug with signature
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage modern design rug with an abstract design of an artist which the signature is at the bottom of the rug. Entirely hand tufted with wool. ✨✨✨ "Experience the e...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nani Marquina 'Ceras 2' Rug 250x350cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nani Marquina 'Ceras 2' Rug for Nanimarquina, Spain. Current production. The Ceras collection is the result of a comprehensive study of color by hand-tracing with crayons. An intuit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

'Tres' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tres' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina. Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool, felt, and cotton, 'Tres' is a traditional Indian flat-weave D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Felt

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 5' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Ultimate Undyed Extra Size 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 artisa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nice Modern Abstract Design Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful contemporary rug with a beautiful design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with Tibetan knots with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category

2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 250 x 350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Lapse 3 Tempore Collection by Duccio Maria Gambi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tempore, Latin term denoting a temporary or provisional period. The starting point for the creative process of a collection of hand-knotted rugs made of Himalayan wool evoking a tem...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug 300 x 400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ronan Bouroullec 'Doblecara 1' Reversible Rug for Nanimarquina. New, current production. Doblecara, designed by Ronan Bouroullec, reflects his spirit of geometry through subtle line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Jupiter Rug Peace Industry (R)
Located in Oakland, CA
This rug is extremely unique. The history of wool felt rugs began with nomadic tribes in the Central Asian Steppes. I have been producing and designing this extremely rare form of ru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 250x350 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug 200x300 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 3' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug 300x400 cm for Nanimarquina
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mathias Hahn 'Capas 4' Kilim Rug for Nanimarquina. Current production, Spain. By using layers, Mathias Han manages to create a variety of tonalities, textures and shades. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs

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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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