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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Eco-Friendly Handmade Rug with Vanguardist Design
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Eco #007 is an eco-friendly rug, good for the environment, and good for your home. It reflects our vanguardist design style and our concern about the environment. Produced ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Western European Silk Tufted Area Rug, White and Black Design, Custom Order
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Silk Tufted Area Rug, White and Black Design, Custom Order This exclusive couture level design, contemporary Area Rug is Hand made tufting with our new Luxury qual...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Geometrical Eco-Friendly Retro Handmade Rug with Irregular Shape
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Retro #007 is a retro rug with an irregular shape and monochromatic hues. Inspired by architectural lines, this geometric rug makes a statement in any living space. Using a 3D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber

After Matisse Modern Contemporary Rug Large Size
Located in London, GB
The After Matisse colourful area rug draws its inspiration from Henri Matisse’s iconic paper cutouts. Hand woven by artisan weavers, this bright and playful area rug has a special sc...
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2010s British Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Shiny Black Viscose Rug by Deanna Comelllini In Stock 200x300 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN’s "Le Materie Viscosa Nero Ideale", is a modern rug made in viscose in black color, designed by Deanna Comellini, Creative Director of the Italian manufacturer. "Le Mate...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Modern Eco-Friendly Handmade Rug with Vanguardist Design
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Eco #003 is an eco-friendly rug, good for the environment, and good for your home. It reflects our vanguardist design style and our concern about the environment. Produced ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Modern Geometrical Eco-Friendly Retro Handmade Rug with Irregular Shape
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Retro #017 is a retro rug with an irregular shape and timeless colors. Inspired by architectural lines, this geometric rug makes a statement in any living space. Using a 3D-t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tappeto design italiano in lana e seta bambù ambra by Deanna Comellini 250x350cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù sostenibile dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la forza di una...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Tappeto forma organica grigio outdoor design italiano Deanna Comellini 144x250cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Rime" è un tappeto da interno e da esterno ispirato alle forme del regno vegetale e realizzato in un filato altamente resistente e completamente riciclabile. Disegnato dalla designe...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

cc-tapis Rug Cage Charcoal by Faye Toogood
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 artisans. The company was founded by Nelcya Chamszadeh and Fabrizio Cantoni in France who have been producing hand-knotted rugs in Nepal for over 18 years. In 2011 cc-tapis moved to Milan where the company is now based and a team of designers lead by Daniele Lora, art-director and partner, innovate through a new approach to traditional methods. A strong respect for the materials and for the culture of this ancient craft is reflected in the company’s eco-friendly approach to every step of production, ranging from the hand spinning of the softest Himalayan wool to the use of purified rainwater for the washing of the final products, making each one of cc-tapis rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antelope Canyon Twilight Orange Purple Organic Rectangle Area Rug Standard Size
Located in London, GB
This unique statement rug is inspired by the stunning ’slot canyon’ in Arizona. The design is created around a dramatic central light pouring in through the top gap in the aged red r...
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2010s British Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Alhambra Design Beige and Blue Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Alhambra design beige and blue handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'3" × 14'3" (312 × 434 cm). Unique charm of traditional rugs makes them one of the most desired pieces ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Arts & Craft Design Geometric Shaped Handwoven Rug Natural WoolGreen
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Menizia #04 is a handwoven rug with an eclectic style due to its unique color, pattern, and texture. This rectangular handwoven rug has a muted gray color palette and playful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tappeto Design Sfumato Forma Organica Pet Friendly by Deanna Comellini 380x395cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Next" è una collezione di tappeti contemporanei performanti ed estremamente versatili. Realizzati in un tessuto tecnico di poliammide, certificato dalle norme internazionali del set...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Modern Wool Animal Shaped Design Rug for Kids Room
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Kids #009 is a fun rug for playful and creative moments. It was made to be enjoyed with your loved ones, creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. Handcrafted with Wool, an environmentally friendly material, this kid rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Valhalla Rug
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Channeling the grandeur of Norse mythology, the Valhalla Rug is a bold fusion of symbolism and artistry. Its central emblem, reminiscent of ancient navigational and celestial motifs,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Western European Silk Tufted Area Rug, Black and Ornamental, Custom Order
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Western European Silk Tufted Area Rug, Black and Ornamental, Custom Order This exclusive couture level design, contemporary Area Rug is Hand made tufting with our new Luxury qualit...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

21st Cent Natural Striped Spring Blue Rug by Deanna Comellini In Stock 250x350cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Stairs" is a modern expression of a luxury and sustainable contemporary rug with a light yet seductive weave that captures the light, product of the Italian design brand G.T.DESIGN....
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Albert Gleizes, Design No. 40 - French Artistic Rug - Wool and Silk
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted wool and natural silk rug is based on Design N.40, originally created by pioneering Cubist artist Albert Gleizes between 1915 and 1925. A leading figure in the devel...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Eco-Friendly Retro Handmade Rug with Irregular Shape
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Retro #003 is a retro rug with an irregular shape and timeless colors. Inspired by architectural lines, this geometric rug makes a statement in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

Materials

Wool

NESSO DUE rugs made in Europe gray-blue Red-wine lemon Olive-gold
Located in Stienta, IT
40 days of productions The graphic theme of the collection is a rework of a circle, which represents natural laws. ONE: duality, the poles existing one for eac...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Nesso Due Rugs - Made in Europe - Gray-Blue - wool
Located in Stienta, IT
The graphic theme of the collection is a rework of a circle, which represents natural laws. ONE: duality, the poles existing one for each other. TWO: entropy, that leads to transform...
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2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

Nesso Tre Rugs Made in Europe, Full Colors
Located in Stienta, IT
The graphic theme of the collection is a rework of a circle, which represents natural laws. One: duality, the poles existing one for each other. Two: entropy, that leads to transform...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material

European Folk Stamverband VI Goat Hair Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
European folk Stamverband VI goat hair rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 5'10" × 7'0" (177 × 213 cm). This absolutely stunning contemporary rug draws the attention thanks to its fascina...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Eco-Friendly Handmade Rug with Vanguardist Design
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Eco #009 is an eco-friendly rug, good for the environment, and good for your home. It reflects our vanguardist design style and our concern about the environment. Produced ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Modern Wool Round Shaped Patterned Design Rug for Kids Room
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Kids #015 is a fun rug for playful and creative moments. It was made to be enjoyed with your loved ones, creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. Handcrafted with Wool, an environmentally friendly material, this kid rug...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Modern Eco-Friendly Handmade Round Rug with Vanguardist Design
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Eco #004 is an eco-friendly rug, good for the environment, and good for your home. It reflects our vanguardist design style and our concern about the environment. Produced ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Tappeto Moderno Design Forma Organica Sfumato by Deanna Comellini 250x260cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"In-Touch" è un tappeto elegante ed eco-friendly dal design contemporaneo firmato da Deanna Comellini, fondatrice e Art Director del marchio di design italiano G.T.DESIGN. Caratteri...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Modern Eco-Friendly Handmade Rug with Vanguardist Design
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Eco #002 is an eco-friendly rug, good for the environment, and good for your home. It reflects our vanguardist design style and our concern about the environment. Produced ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Synthetic

Italian Wool Red Rug with Flower by Paola Lenti, 1990
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning small rug in wool by Paola Lenti 1990. Like new never been on the floor.
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1990s Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Xequer B Rug by Martino Gamper
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, pure silk and linen, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen, Silk

cc-tapis Metroquadro Collection Blue Campo Rug By Leonardo Talarico
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handwoven in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave, linen and bamboo silk coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The sale of every rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

cc-tapis Inventory Quilt Rug by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Produced with the handloom technique in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is handwoven in flat-weave with Himalayan wool, linen and cotton inserts coming from the are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Modern Essential Neutral Color Rug W/ Organic Shape & Hand-Tufted Botanical Silk
Located in Porto, PT
TAPIS Essential #006 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tappeto Ovale Design Resistente Verde Outdoor by Deanna Comellini 200x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
G.T.DESIGN, brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo, allarga ancora di più gli orizzonti dell’arredo outdoor con "Hula Hoop", una collezione di tappeti contemporanei della fondatric...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Tappeto Design Italiano Valentino per Bagno e Outdoor Deanna Comellini 85x105 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Valentino" è una collezione di tappeti-oggetto di G.T.DESIGN, brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo. Pensata per spazi speciali dentro e fuori casa, si distingue per la sua iconi...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Other

Tappeto design viscosa eco sfumato acque grigio by Deanna Comellini 250x350cm
Located in Bologna, IT
Un gioiello della collezione "Stripes Party", presentata alla Milano Design Week 2024 dal brand pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIN, è il tappeto nella raffinata colorazione...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Bamboo

Tappeto design in lana e seta di bambù sostenibile by Deanna Comellini 250x300cm
Located in Bologna, IT
“Boom" è un tappeto in fibra di lana e seta di bambù dell'azienda italiana pioniere del tappeto contemporaneo G.T.DESIGN. La storia di "Boom": Nel tappeto "Boom" abbiamo preso la fo...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

Scarlet Twill Rug by Draga & Aurel for Baxter
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. Completely hand-knotted rug, carried out with one of the finest wools in the world, hand-dyed with the so-called “pot-dyeing” technique; it deals with an art that car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimal Modern Carpet "Snow Rose", ideal for Bed Bottom
By Joao Rolo
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Modern rug Snow Rose - On the wall it becomes a beautiful bed bottom, but try to putting it in front of a sofa ! Formas Collection - nr. 1295 -
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI Left Rug L, 100% Wool / Bordeaux Ecru by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
100% New Zealand wool rug. Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Left is one of the rug shape of the line easily adaptable to any type of space. Walking on, you can fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI Right L, Rug 100% Wool / Bordeaux Ecru Ocra 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI L Right Rug, 100% Wool / Pastel Pink Coral Brick 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI Triptych S, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool / Green/Brick by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined toget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oci Right L, Rug 100% Wool / Yellow Deep Gray 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 fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

OCI Triptych M, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool / Green/Brick by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined toge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI Left Rug L, 100% Wool / Ecru Yellow Dark Gray by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
100% New Zealand wool rug Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Left is one of the rug shape of the line easily adaptable to any type of space. Walking on, you can fee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oci Triptych M, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool /Yellow and Deep Gray by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined together it makes a single design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oci Triptych M, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool /Blue and Brick by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined together it makes a single desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Epoca Uno Rug Extra Large Mustard and Brick or 100% Wool by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
New Zealand wool tufted rug Designed by Alissa + Nienke Studio Made in Italy Epoca is a 100% top quality New Zealand wool rugs collection that plays with overtones. Its desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Epoca Due Extra Large Rug Royal-Blue and Brick 100% Wool by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Epoca is a 100% top quality New Zealand wool tafted rug. Exclusively manufactured in Venice, Italy for Portego. It have been use the loop and velvet technique with different leng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Oci Triptych S, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool /Blue and Brick by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined together it makes a single desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oci Triptych S, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool /Yellow and Deep Gray by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined together it makes a single desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

OCI Triptych S, Composition of 3 Rugs 100% Wool /Green and Brick Gray by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Composition of 3 100% New Zealand wool rugs Designed by Seraina Lareida Made in Italy Oci Triptych is a composition of three rugs that combined together it makes a single desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Epoca Uno Rug L Blue and Lime / 100% Wool by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
New Zealand wool tufted rug Designed by Alissa + Nienke Studio Made in Italy Epoca is a 100% top quality New Zealand wool rugs collection that plays with overtones. Its desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Epoca Due, Large Rug, Oak/Bordeaux 100% Wool by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Epoca is a 100% top quality New Zealand wool tafted rug. Exclusively manufactured in Venice, Italy for Portego. It have been use the loop and velvet technique with different leng...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

OCI Center Large Left 100% Wool or Blue Brick 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 fe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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