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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Kala Rug in Orange and Red by Nani Marquina and Care and Fair, Extra large
Located in New York, NY
"Kala means both “tomorrow” and “art” in Hindi. The aim of the Care and Fair initiative is to support children’s creativity and imagination for a better future. The Kala rug is the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Zoom Rug by Sybilla, Small
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Yellow Wool Rug w/ Geometric Shapes by Cecilia Setterdahl for CarpetsCC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Morning Sun" Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl.. She uses bold colours and geometrical forms to create bespoke carpets. This hand knotted Ind...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Staccato Steel Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Peaks Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Gathering inspiration from modernist buildings, Peak and Umbra are based on Art Deco motifs taken from the design and architecture of the period. Peak is a Classic 1920s chevron patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Star Silk Hand-Knotted 12x9 Rug in Silk by Helen Amy Murray
Located in London, GB
Star silk is hand knotted from silk and the motif is hand-carved into the surface. Helen says, I use this star pattern carved into metallic leathers, but the silk used for the rug re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Noche Natural Hand-Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand-knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Jute

Noche Brown Hand-Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand-knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Jute

African Pattern One Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool by Milton Glaser, Medium
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three hand-tufted wool rugs in Nanimarquina's African pattern collection by Milton Glaser. This rug collection came about as a result of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marble Hand-Knotted 7'6"x5' Rug in Wool and Silk by Rodarte
Located in London, GB
Marble brings the beauty of the raw natural mineral into the tactile softness of a hand knotted rug. Wool and silk yarns fuse to create texture and the illusion of movement, while th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Kala Circular Rug in Orange & Red by Nani Marquina & Care & Fair
Located in New York, NY
"Kala means both “tomorrow” and “art” in Hindi. The aim of the Care & Fair initiative is to support children’s creativity and imagination for a better future. The Kala rug is the cul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 3 Rug by Sybilla, Small
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Shadow Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Alexandra Champalimaud
Located in London, GB
I am intrigued by the way light works its magic, sifting color, form and mood of the composition. With this rug, I focused on this journey of light in order to exaggerate the shadows...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brink Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Brink delicately balances geometry with cascading organic dots to create a unique rug that is both structured as well as freeform. Brink has a textured soft wool background providing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Staccato Steel Hand-Knotted 9x6 Rug in Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
I am consistently inspired by raw, painterly silhouettes. The graceful imperfections and idiosyncrasies of hand painted designs possess so much soul. This pattern has a sense of dept...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modernist Wall Rug, Hand-Hooked, after Mallet-Stevens
Located in New York, NY
A hand-hooked modernist style wall rug, original design after Robert Mallet-Stevens. The initial rug kit was purchased and put together by the original owner with colors of his own c...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Noche Natural Hand Knotted Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Evoking the silence and velvety texture of the night sky, the hand knotted Noche rug made with jute fibre appeals to the senses, returning to the basics in life. Fresh and rustic, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Lattice 2 Hand-Loomed Afghan Wool Rug by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
The Lattice collection springs from the organic imagination of the Bouroullec brothers. The basic pattern, rhythmically reproduced, gives rise to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

African Pattern 1 Area Rug in Hand-Tufted Wool by Milton Glaser, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
This is one of three hand-tufted wool rugs in Nanimarquina's African pattern collection by Milton Glaser. This rug collection came about as a result of an accidental encounter betwee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Brink Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Brink delicately balances geometry with cascading organic dots to create a unique rug that is both structured as well as freeform. Brink has a textured soft wool background providing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Black/Charcoal, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Black/Charcoal, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 4 Rug by Sybilla, Runner
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 4 Rug by Sybilla, Extra Small
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marble Hand-Knotted 9x6 Rug in Wool and Silk by Rodarte
Located in London, GB
Marble brings the beauty of the raw natural mineral into the tactile softness of a hand knotted rug. Wool and silk yarns fuse to create texture and the illusion of movement, while th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Stingray Neutral Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Alexandra Champalimaud
Located in London, GB
I gravitate towards and am most inspired by the integrity and unpretentious style of patterns and designs that are centuries old. Stingray was inspired by carved stones I found while...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zap Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Fiona Curran
Located in London, GB
Palette and Zap depict an explosion of color that developed out of painted and collaged forms combined with computer manipulation. So much of our visual experience now is rooted in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Chain Lead Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Combining an interlocking square motif with a refined color palette, square chains Lead is a timeless design crafted using the finest Tibetan wool. Craftsmanship: hand-knotted Tibet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Verge Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Verge composes hand-penned line work with organic shapes in a dynamic pattern, both rigid and raw. The fluid, abstract motif contrasts silk and soft wool yarns. The detailed diagonal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Verge Rug in Hand Knotted Wool and Silk by Kelly Wearstler
Located in London, GB
Verge composes hand-penned line work with organic shapes in a dynamic pattern, both rigid and raw. The fluid, abstract motif contrasts silk and soft wool yarns. The detailed diagonal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Loomed Tres Stripes Rug in Blue by Nani Marquina & Elisa Padron, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Tres collection reflects Nanimarquina’s passion for craftsmanship and was previously expanded in January 2017 with the Tres Stripes and Tres Textura models, as well as introduci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 2 Rug Sybilla, Small
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug - Modern Geometric Pale Olive Wool Fuchsia Pink & Black Line Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Joining" This hand-knotted carpet is made from New Zealand wool in India. It has two bold black lines runs over and contrasting against a pale olive green colour. The fuchsia line passes by the black and tries to join. The fuchia line gives a perfect shadow effect on the background and the black lines. All in a geometric design. The colored lines...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Diamond Maze Grey Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
Innovatively designed by our in-house Studio, Diamond Maze Grey is rich in dimension and creates a bold statement in any interiors space. Handcrafted from the finest Tibetan wool, us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tatami Purple Wool and Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Small
Located in New York, NY
The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute. Hand-loomed in India, the structure and shine of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute, Wool

White Corner Rug Hand Knotted Neutral Wool Carpet with Lines Blue Yellow White
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "White Corner" Carpets CC is the carpet design brand of Cecilia Setterdahl. She uses bold colours and geometrical forms to create bespoke carpets. This is part of Cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Stevie Mac Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in London, GB
During his research for the new collection, Martyn looked to American actor, Steve McQueen and his wife, Ruby’s timeless elegance and style. Martyn drew inspiration from the couple’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Nomad Black Hand-Loomed Wool Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Made with the finest Ghazni wool from Afghanistan, this handwoven Kilim provides a special softness and density. Evoking the travels of nomadic tribes, the uncomplicated textures and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nomad Grey Hand-Loomed Wool Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
Made with the finest Ghazni wool from Afghanistan, this handwoven Kilim provides a special softness and density. Evoking the travels of nomadic tribes, the uncomplicated textures and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vegetal Garnet Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of nature, the Vegetal rug is a handwoven dhurrie made from jute fibre, rustic and soft. The texture is simple, appealing to the basics in life, bringing the natural worl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Vegetal Natural Hand-Loomed Jute Rug by Nani Marquina & Ariadna Miquel, Medium
Located in New York, NY
The essence of nature, the Vegetal rug is a handwoven dhurrie made from jute fibre, rustic and soft. The texture is simple, appealing to the basics in life, bringing the natural worl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Jute

Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 3 by Begüm Cana Özgür Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: ""thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 3 by Begum Cana Ozgur, Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: ""this is a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marrakech Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Located in London, GB
Drawing on Martyn’s long-standing affection for Moroccan decoration, Marrakech, named after the vibrant North African city, explores his passion for travel and exoticism. The design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Mia Navy Hand-Loomed Wool Dhurrie Rug by Nani Marquina, Small
Located in New York, NY
An artisanal flat-weave made in India, the Mía rug is a Dhurrie created by joining three pieces, individually dyed, to obtain a worn, lived-in effect.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Modern Geometric Neutral Beige Stripes White Black Grey & Red Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Art Money Red" This carpet is from the "Art Money Collection" It has vertical two shades of white lines and black, grey, and two shades of red geomatical elements. In...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Cobalt Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool and Silk by Rodarte
Located in London, GB
Drawing on Rodarte’s personal experience growing up in California, Cobalt is inspired by 1970s, Northern California interiors, and the ubiquitous blue and white porcelain of their ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Color 2 Rug by Sybilla, Small
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Spun Nanimarquina Melange Pattern 1 Rug by Sybilla, Runner
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nanimarquina Melange Zoom Rug in Black and White Stripes by Sybilla, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"Me´lange is the perfect combination of tradition and modernity, fashion and home, craft and design, past and future. The collection is composed of 20 models which symbolize a blendi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Warm Neutral Shiny Soft Rug by Deanna Comellini 200x350 cm
Located in Bologna, IT
"Kama" is an iconic rug by designer Deanna Comellini, Founder and Art Director of G.T.DESIGN - Italian design brand pioneer in the field of contemporary rugs. It was introduced by G...
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2010s Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Faux Bamboo

Rug Modern Geometric Cream Wool with Red Circle White Blue Grey Stripes carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Power" This is a hand knotted carpet that talks about Power. There is always someone who has more power and want to show it to you. The big red circle symbolize pow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Yellow - Modern Geometric Light & Dark Grey Wool w/ Dots Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Itinerary Yellow" Itinerary is made from New Zealand wool in shades of grey and yellow. This hand knotted carpet is designed with a transparent look of the yellow dots as they cross the itinerary. The lines are embossed to make a strict modern...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Palette Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by Fiona Curran
Located in London, GB
Our Palette contemporary rug by Fiona Curran is a riot of color hand-knotted in Tibetan wool. Fiona says: “Palette depicts an explosion of color that developed out of painted and col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kuba Hand-Knotted 10x8 Rug in Wool by The Rug Company
Located in London, GB
A statement rug in a pared-back palette, Kuba is designed by our in-house studio and handcrafted from the finest Tibetan wool by our artisans in Kathmandu. Craftsmanship: hand-knott...
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug Blue dots Modern Geometric Black White Zigzag Wool Carpet
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Cherry Tree Blue" This is Cecilia's interpretation of cherry blossom, dark naked branches with cherry flowers done in a pure graphic way. The black zigzag pattern gives a strong graphic statement. The blue circles are sometimes in front , sometimes behind and sometimes transparent, but they all form a unity into the design. To make a sharp and clear design all the lines have been carved...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Loomed Herb Rug by Nani Marquina in Brown, Extra Large
Located in New York, NY
"The Herb collection stems from a deep admiration for nature and a great respect for fibres in their pure state. Made entirely with hand-spun hemp, each rug boasts all the benefits o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Hemp

Hand-Loomed Nanimarquina Shade Rug Palette 4 by Begum Cana Ozgur, Medium
Located in New York, NY
"The Shade collection is inspired by magical moments in nature where colors melt and speak for themselves. Designer Begüm Cana Özgür emphasizes: "this is a handmade flat-weave rug th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.

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