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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Design Modern Organic Shaped Hand-Tufted Rug White & Gray
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Pastel #16 is a pastel rug that mixes mid-century modern vibes with Memphis Design style.
This pastel area rug has an irregular shape with round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Japan Style Handwoven Technical Contemporary Rug by Deanna Comellini 300x400 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN "Koban" is a statement rug inspired by Japanese printing art techniques and is designed by Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of Italian ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Other
Tappeto Runner Marrone Esterni Interni by Deanna Comellini In Stock 123x323cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Euritmica Area B" è un tappeto runner contemporaneo ultra-naturale e sostenibile, adatto sia per interni che per aree esterne coperte, creato da Deanna Comellini, fondatrice e diret...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Coconut
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tappeto artigianale pezzo unico turchese marrone by Deanna Comellini 170x240 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Campi di Gravità", pezzi iconici unici nel loro genere firmati Deanna Comellini per G.T.DESIGN, possiedono qualità incomparabili di lucentezza e profondità cromatica.
Morbido al ta...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Other
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Cocteau Hand Knotted Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'3" × 20'1" (312 × 612 cm)
This mesmerizing contemporary Cocteau rug is made of the highest quality hand-knott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Alpine Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Alpine rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'8" × 14'10" (386 × 452 cm).
Contemporary rugs have a special place in our interiors, due to their diverse designs and high qual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Hair on Hide Grey Leather Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary geometric hair on hide grey leather Runner by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 7'1" × 18'0" (215 × 548 cm).
A mix of leather and hair makes this modern runner a truly unique, add...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Hide, Leather
Tappeto rotondo pattern floreale Japan resistente by Deanna Comellini ø 200cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Maki” è un tappeto rotondo ispirato alle tecniche di stampa giapponesi con un pattern floreale. È stato disegnato da Deanna Comellini, Art Director del brand di design italiano G.T....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Nylon
Vintage Round Corneille Rug. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage round Corneille rug, Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m x 2.18 m).
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Essential Neutral Color Rug w/ Organic Shape & Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #005 is a modern rug with a cool shape. Our essential rugs are available in different shapes and various trendy hues wisely selected to complement an interior design ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Abstract Daliesque Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary abstract Daliesque handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'7" × 10'2" (261 × 309 cm)
Contemporary carpets continue to surprise us with their revolutionary approac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Driade "Uragano" Rug in Knotted Himalayan Wool, 2017
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade, the "Uragano" rug is made from woof in cotton and knotted Himalayan Wool, 2017. The rug is available in the colors sa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Modern Alpine Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Alpine Rug
Size: 9'10" × 15'2" (299 × 462 cm)
This handwoven German Alpine rug is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship, blending rustic charm with refined el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Multi-Colored Geometric Pattern Area Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary multi-colored rectangular area rug with geometric color blocks in pinks, purples, blues, yellows, and beiges. Measures: (5' x 8').
Category
20th Century American Modern Western European Rugs
Contemporary Sauron Textural Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Sauron textural rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 15'2" × 15'2" (462 × 462 cm)
Color: beige, blue, brown, gold, gray, pink
A hand-knotted wool rug with a bold abstract des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Art Deco Style Beige, Black, Gray Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art Deco style beige, black, gray rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 12'0" × 15'7" (365 × 474 cm).
This mesmerizing contemporary rug is a dream come true of any interior de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Khaki Color Modern Indian Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice flat rug with a khaki field color, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Khaki Color Modern Indian Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice flat rug with a khaki field color, entirely hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian 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. 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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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 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 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
Vintage Modernist Scandinavian Mondrian Design Rug. 5' 2" x 5' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Square Size Vintage Modernist Scandinavian Mondrian Design Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Late 20th Century – Size: 5 ft 2 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.57...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian 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 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 velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian 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.