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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

Bobyrug’s Beautiful New Hand Knotted, modern Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning contemporary rug, a wonderful piece with modern abstract design, this rug boasts pretty colors. Crafted with precision, and is entirely hand-knotted using a bl...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Silk

Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Polyester

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. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craf...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Sheep Tapestry 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

Gesture cc-tapis Stroke Runner 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 extraordi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Green 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

Janet Taylor Tapestry of Sunset Desert Landscape
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Remarkable over 12’ handwoven tapestry by American artist Janet Taylor depicting red canyon mountain ranges with a distant light yellow sunset along the h...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Fabric Tapestry with Heron Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Polyester

cc-tapis Ceremony Moonlight 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

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

Dashes Hand Embroidered Geometric Modern Tapestry Wall Hanging
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

Acryl on Canvas, Noor Knip, 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Colorful and playful painting by Noor Knip in acrylic on canvas, 1990. We are in love with the work of Noor Knip and are very pleased to see that so many ...
Category

1990s Dutch Modern Tapestries

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bobyrug’s nice 20th Century Modern Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
20th century modern tapestry A modern tapestry 20th century art protis, from Snova Krajina, Atelier Vlnena 2. Hand painted, 1981. ✨✨✨ "Experience ...
Category

1980s European Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Ceremony Night 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

CC Tapis Stage Mindscape 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. Measures: 7.5'x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural and Bleached Wool, 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 wool wall tapestry with modern shapes - OPUS XLIII by Mira Sohlen
Located in 1204, CH
This unique Opus tapestry was created for the Collectible Brussels Fair in Brussels 2022. Opus is a latin word meaning a work, used to mean a particular...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 2 in Lime by 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

cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 1 in Blue by 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

cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 4 Runner in Red by 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

Contemporary Woven Tapestry: Midnight, Moonlight and Shadows
Located in London, GB
This tapestry titled “Moonlight, midnight and shadows” depicts a moonlit scene with 2 trees silhouetted against a rich blue sky, it is made up of various shades of blue, blue/purple ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 4 Runner in Glitch Grey Blue by 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

cc-tapis Tcp Collection Car Park 3 Round in Glitch Lime Violet by 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

Antique Woven Wicker Basket Wall Planter, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Handmade antique woven rattan wall planter. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preservin...
Category

1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Rattan

Red Yellow Orange and Brown Vintage Rya Rug Wall Hanging
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This versatile vintage Scandinavian Rya rug can be used as a decorative wall hanging or area rug. The brilliant design features varying tones of red, orange, yellow and brown. The geometric design is reminiscent of motifs found in Western Native American folk art. However, the shapes may simply be an example of Scandinavian minimalism and rhythmic composition. Textile wall hangings...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Yarn

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Dark Pink Planet, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Beacon, wool tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring various objects, plants, sculptures, shellfishes, on a red and dark background. Woven in sixteen colors. Signed on the lower right. Numbered 1/8 EA from an edition of 8. Néolice, Felletin, France, 2021. The seventh of a suite of seven works composing « The star’s journey ». With a poem by Haïm Kern on the back. DARK PINK PLANET...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Woven Tapestry: Daybreak
Located in London, GB
This tapestry titled “Daybreak” is made up of shades of grey and white with fine streaks of colour woven within it, it is of the moments when night recedes and daylight begins, and t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Woven Tapestry: Dusk over SE London
Located in London, GB
This tapestry titled “Dusk over South East London” is made up of at least 20 different shades of blue woven together, it depicts a beautiful rich blue sky with a streak of yellow/gre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, To Henri Rousseau, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, To Henri Rousseau, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring various objects, starfishes, mask on a black groun...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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

North American Woven Geometric Textile Mounted Panel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting North American woven rug textile mounted on a wooden display panel. Features a colorful geometric pattern and is signed or initiated on bottom R.P. Lovely colors of salmo...
Category

20th Century American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wood, Wool

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Beacon, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Beacon, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring various objects on a turquoise and dark background. Woven in sixteen colors. Signed on the lower right. Numbered EA1/8 from an edition of 8. Néolice, Felletin, France, 2021. The sixth of a suite of seven works composing « The star’s journey ». With a poem by Haïm Kern on the back. BEACON « In love with a deep-sea...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Fabric Tapestry with Peacock Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Polyester

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

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Eastern Ecstasy, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Eastern ecstasy, wool tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring flowers, masks, starfishes on a pink table. Woven in...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vertebrae Headboard Tapestry 72" by Moses Nadel in Grey, Cream and Black
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Add an artisanal touch of craftsmanship to your room with a Vertebrae Headboard Wall Tapestry. This soft art work is designed to adorn any wall, is conv...
Category

2010s American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Leather, Felt

Fabric Tapestry with Peacock Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Polyester

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, a Happy Stopover, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, A Happy Stopover, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring various objects, flowers, starfish, teapot on a pin...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Family Reunion, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Family reunion, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2021 A wool woven tapestry figuring various objects on a pink table on a blue background...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Geometric, Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye, Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, Scandinavian minimalism, and Mexican traditions to create a one of a kind piece that will stand out in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

Vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77774 vintage Mexican Tapestry with Boho Chic Folk Art style 02'05 x 03'02. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant co...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Polyester

Wall Hanging Farm House
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Kiki van Eijk develops an iconographic alphabet of wall hangings that bring a contemporary twist to the tradition of wall tapestries. The focus of the piece is designed by cutting a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Gesture cc-tapis Cultivate Red 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 arrange its design. I develop my own weaving mechanism that leads me to initiate unique textile...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Gesture cc-tapis Cultivate Chevron Mint 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 arrange its design. I develop my own weaving mechanism that leads me to initiate unique textile...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

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

cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Lilla 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: 5.2' x 9.8'. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Blue Rug in Wool by Sabine Marcelis - IN STOCK
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

Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Blue 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

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

Full Track Tapestry, Hand-Tufted Wool Multicolored Green Graphic Rug
Located in Miami, FL
The full track tapestry rug draws inspiration from the tracks run by athletes in the ancient Olympic Games. Mixed neutrals and geometric patterns make up this tapestry rug with a neo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Framed "BMW" Logo Embroidary
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well done BMW embroidered logo housed in a silver frame with glass and hanging wire to back. The piece is in very good condition and measures 17" x 17". Great unique gift for ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Thread

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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