Modern Tapestries
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Beige
Black + White Fringe Hand Embroidered Geometric Modern Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This modern, geometric tapestry has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The purch...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Shapes Hand Embroidered Geometric Modern Tapestry Wall Hanging
By Leah Singh
Located in Westfield, NJ
This modern, geometric tapestry has been ethically hand embroidered by artisans in Kashmir, India, using a traditional embroidery technique which is native to this region.
The pur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Ceremony Daytime Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by textile designer Mae Engelgeer and inspired by the feeling, aesthetics and graphic alignment of the traditional Japanese Tatami flooring, C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Sheep Tapestry by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Tapestry designed by Studio Ahead.
The tapestry is made of custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep. The fluid shapes are inspired by the smooth lines of stones and pieces of driftwood found on Muir Beach...
Category
2010s American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Felt
cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 2 in Lime by Odd Matter
By cc-tapis, Odd Matter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nostalgia and experimentation lead the creative process responsible for the new TCP, Tonnara Car Park Collection by Dutch based studio Odd Matter. The ephemeral nature of sand became...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century European Modern Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty modern tapestry with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Stella Maïlys, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Stella Maïlys, wool tapestry, Néolice, 2021
A wool woven tapestry figuring sailship in a bottle
Woven in sixteen colors.
Signed o...
Category
2010s French Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Runner Handmade Rug in Full Mint by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Patcha by Patricia Urquiola Why not talking about upcycling as a gesture? Patricia Urquiola reinterprets the change of mentality, of moving common habits and creative flows towards s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Geometric Artisian Raw Cotton South American Sculpture/Tapestry
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Large format wall-hanging sculpture handmade of 100% raw agave cotton thread. It has naturally dyed thread details in different shades. It is a contemporary reinterpretation of tradi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Gesture cc-tapis Cultivate Natural Handmade Rug in Himalayan Wool by Yuri Himuro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cultivate Collection by Yuri Himuro. This rug’s idea is from my SNIP SNAP collections. SNIP SNAP is a jacquard weaving textile that allows you to snip and snap with scissors to arran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Scope Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Mimic Handmade Rug in Wool and Silk by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer The Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe,? an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural and Bleached Wool, by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Inspired by movement, the asymmetrical design is meant to enhance the flow of any space. With references to both Art Deco and contemporary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye, Blue, Pink, Beige
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, Scandinavian minimalism, mid-century abstraction.
Andrew Boos seeks to redefine what a rug is. His ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye, Grey and Terracotta
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Inspired by movement, the asymmetrical design is meant to interact with the flow of any space.
Andrew Boos seeks to redefine what a ru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, 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 Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Nude Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis The Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with Ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Tapestry or Collage by Sten Kauppi, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry/ Collage by Sten Kauppi,
Sweden. 1970's.
Kelim technique. Wool and cotton.
Signed Kauppi.
Dimensions:
H: 42.2 cm/ 16 5/8"
W: 46 cm/ 18 1/8"
D: 3 cm / 1 1/4"
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Yellow Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis the Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Silk
cc-tapis Lanolin Wall Hanging in Cipria by Daniele Lora
By cc-tapis, Daniele Lora
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The wallhangings are made with 100% Himalayan wool coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. The cotton weave structure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Wool
cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Nude Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stroke by Sabine Marcelis The Stroke collection was really about creating a singular gesture as a rug. Measures: 8.2' x 7.9'. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Beautiful New Modern Design Handwoven Kilim Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful modern design and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Nice New Ikat Design Handwoven Cotton Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with nice modern design with ikat style and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
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 velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Beautiful New Modern Design Handwoven Kilim Rug size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice new Kilim with beautiful modern design and nice colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Mimic Mindscape Handmade Rug in Wool & Silk by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mindscape by Mae Engelgeer the Mindscape rugs imagining a tranquil space, another universe, an escapism, a spiritual discovery and staircase to a cosmic scenography. The collection r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool
#31, usa
By Erik Speer
Located in New York, NY
One of the earliest forms of human craft, textile is a universal language, both essential and accessory. For the past eight years nomadic artist Erik Speer has been creating experime...
Category
2010s American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern tapestries 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 tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern tapestries 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 tapestries, popular names associated with this style include cc-tapis, sicis, Geraldine Larkin, and Patricia Urquiola. 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 tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $79,000 while the average work can sell for $7,449.
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