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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Modern Handwoven Flat-Weave Wool Kilim Rug in Navy Blue White and Pink Cubes
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 is native of this region.
As its handwoven ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Shaggy Residue Wool Rug Oatmeal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Layered's - Residue Shaggy Rug - has a warm color and a cozy and soft expression with high pile in our popular organic shape. The rugs in the collection are handwoven in wool by a 20...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cream Wool Rug Lines & Green Circle in Silk by Cecilia Setterdahl for Carpets CC
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Escape" from Freedom Collection
This is the third hand-knotted carpet out of four in the "Freedom Collection " that takes inspiration from Yeonmi Park's novel about h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rollakan Iris Wool Rug Petrol
Located in Stockholm, SE
A collection that celebrates traditional Scandinavian women’s craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish folk traditions in a modern contemporary interpretation. With its patterns and techni...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Jute
Vintage Tisca Handmade Rug 1980s
Located in Debrecen, HU
Carpet in good condition, never used, from the factory's old warehouse. Each rug is woven by skilled artisans who pour their knowledge and passion into each piece. The craft of carpe...
Category
1980s Romanian Vintage Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
OCI S Right Rug, 100% Wool / Pastel Pink Coral Brick by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
100% New Zealand wool rug
Designed by Seraina Lareida
Made in Italy
Oci Right is one of the rug shape of the line easily adaptable to any type of space.
Walking on, you can fee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Contemporary Infini Stucco Soie Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, Himalayan wool and silk pile, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Rug Wool Modern Geometric Hand Knotted Neutral with Blue light green Lines
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Corner III"
Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl.
She uses bold colors and geometrical forms to create bespoke carpets.
Corner III is a hand knotted rug in soft grey and pastel green and blue bamboo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
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
Vintage European Modern Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful modern rug with nice design and light colors, machine made with wool velvet.
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large 'Tres Texture' Hand-Loomed Rug for Nanimarquina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Tres Texture' hand-loomed rug for Nanimarquina.
Fabricated from a natural blend of New Zealand wool and felt, 'Tres Texture' is a traditional Indian flat-weave Dhurrie rug....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Felt
Contemporary High-Low Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78096 vintage style distressed high-low area rug 08'10 x 12'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage style high-low rug features a raised botanical design. The distressed and high-low comb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
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
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
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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
Rollakan Hilma Wool Rug Fern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A collection that celebrates traditional Scandinavian women’s craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish folk traditions in a modern contemporary interpretation. With its patterns and techni...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Jute
cc-tapis Pure Le(s)s Rug by Christophe Delcourt
By cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christophe Delcourt and cc-tapis: The common taste to explore new territories. Over the years and collaborations, his research has become focused on materials. As a result, the work ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
atelier LAMIS, AYAH floor art, organic modern colorful hand knotted rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand Knotted
100 knots per/square inch
We’re proud to partner with KAHHAL1871, the luxury home of contemporary and heritage hand-knotted rugs in Egypt for over five generations. In ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Modern Abstract Design Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk and wool rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nice Modern and Abstract Design Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful modern design silk rug with beautiful abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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
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
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
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. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
cc-tapis Pipeline Freeform Rug by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Research which began with the Slinkie Collection for cc-tapis, Pipeline is the translation of Urquiola’s digital artworks into an artisanal product. A series of connected tubes emerg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese 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
cc-tapis Rug Bliss Big Ultimate Undyed 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
Silk, Wool
Sottoportico Extra Large Full Colors Rug 100% Wool by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
100% top quality New Zealand wool tufted rug
Designed by Seraina Lareida
Made in Europe
The Sottoportico design is inspired by the porches destroyed by the Acqua Alta (high water-fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carpet by Renata Bonfanti, Italy 1968
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful, hand-woven rug, Tappeto Siena Esemplari no. 15, was designed by Renata Bonfanti in 1968.
signed
Renata Bonfanti
18.11.68
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tapis par Pierre Balmain pour Van Neder Carpets, 1980s
Located in Nice, FR
Ce tapis d'art a été conçu par Pierre Balmain à Paris au début des années 1980, et a été produit par Van Neder Carpets en Belgique. Le tapis est fabriqué en laine et présente un moti...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Disobedience - Modern Geometric Blue Beige Black Striped Wool Silk Rug Wool
By Carpets CC
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Classic Solid Wool Rug Cornflower Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid Wool Rug is a classic rug-design. This rug is the perfect choice for anyone on the hunt for a durable and long-lasting rug with a classic elegant look.
Hand-made in 100% wool....
Category
2010s 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
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. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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
cc-tapis Night of a Hunter Two Deers Rug by Rooms Studio
By cc-tapis, Rooms Studio
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 individual knots per square meter approximately. The sale of every rug supports cc-foreducation. Size: 9.8' x 7.5' ft. A (125.000 knots/sqm approx.)
Rugs are deeply rooted in Georgian culture and have been an inseparable part of everyday life for centuries. This is the story about the traditional Georgian rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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
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
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
Agnes Contemporary Area Rug Handwoven Ivory and Green size Large
Located in Istanbul, TR
AGNES, simple and minimal contemporary handwoven area rug collection is inspired by Agnes Martin's delicate lines and the Japanese philosophy of Ma. The collection conveys a sense of...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
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
Modern Scandinavian Style Kilim, Accent Rug in Gray Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Scandinavian style Kilim, accent rug in gray geometric patternol rug with an ivory field. This rug has a beige and gray accent in a gorgeous all-over geometric patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Eyes in Chains Rug by Federico Pepe
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 silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. 152.000 indivi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
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
Contemporary Nuno Felt Grey Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Nuno felt grey rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'5" × 9'9" (226 × 297 cm)
Minimalistic solutions combined with relatively new techniques can give outstanding effects whic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
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
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
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
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. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Gelosie Coral and Ecru Rug 100% Wool by Portego
By Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
100% top quality New Zealand wool tufted rug
Designed by Alissa + Nienke Studio
Made in Italy
A simple design that hide a very complex touch of overlays and heights.
Gelosie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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.