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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Realm 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, Linen, Silk
Fabric Tapestry with Heron Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
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
Agave Collection Limited Edition Textiles "T.E.2"
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Agave Collection" is a series of limited edition textiles made from the residual fibers from the mezcal industry.
Each of these textiles is designed by Trine Ellitsgaard, Danis...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tapestries
Materials
Natural Fiber
Fabric Tapestry with Peacock Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
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
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 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 Patcha Square Handmade Rug in Burgundy 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 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
Helen Webber Signed Monumental Large Custom Framed Jungle Scene Woven Tapestry
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly stunning, one-of-a-kind work by California master tapestry artist Helen Webber featuring various wild natural creatures in an African jungle scene. The colors are so rich and vibrant. This, without question, is one of the most wonderful pieces we have come across in some time.
A vibrant, rich, heavy, substantial work overall. Displayed in a custom crackle finish frame. Sure to stand out in about any setting. This work leaps off the wall. Truly a designer's dream.
The tapestry is signed by Webber in the lower left.
Webber's works can be seen in a number of various settings including worship centers/churches/temples, hospitals and health care facilities (Betty Ford...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Contemporary Geometric Abstract White Blu Handcrafted Wallpaper
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This geometric wallpaper is a unique and exclusive design, which is practically different along the whole roll, so the result is a custom-made wall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Paper
New Modern Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical modern design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Measures: size: 5ft 7in x 7ft 10in.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry by Jean Lurçat “Coral Bestiary” Jean Lurçat, Coral Bestiary
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat – Coral Bestiary
“Bestiaire Corail”
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 155 x 255 cm; 5 x 8 ft
Aubusson tapestry woven at the Atelier Pinton.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Fabric Tapestry with Peacock Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Wool Tapestry by Jean Lurçat “Little Neptune”, Gisèle Brivet Workshop, France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat, Little Neptune
Tapestry “Petit Neptune”
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 187 x 150 cm, 6 x 5 ft.
Aubusson tapestry woven at the Gisèle Brivet workshop.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer. 4 ft 9 in x 5 ft
By Barbara Rae Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Voice of a Dead Sea Scroll" tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer, country of origin: United States of America, date: circa late 20th century. Siz...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Agave Collection Limited Edition Textiles "T.E.8"
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Agave Collection" is a series of limited edition textiles made from the residual fibers from the mezcal industry.
Each of these textiles is designed by Trine Ellitsgaard, Danis...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tapestries
Materials
Natural Fiber
Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
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 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
Modern Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Circular Tapestry Polyester Fiber Ribbon
Located in Milan, IT
Circular tapestry, for Dilmos Milano, made in polyester fibre ribbon framed, mounted on an aluminum semicircle structure, sewn and fringed by hand. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Polyester, Ribbon
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Fabric Tapestry with Rooster Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
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
Amazing Tapestry by Jean Lurçat "Pâques 1962", Atelier Goubely France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson tapestry woven by the Atelier Goubely
Title: "Easter 1962"
Tapestry signed by Jean Lurçat
Dimensions: 150 x 222 cm
Condition: Perfect
Lurçat's work shows a spec...
Category
1960s European Vintage 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
Agave Collection Limited Edition Textiles "T.E.6"
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Agave Collection" is a series of limited edition textiles made from the residual fibers from the mezcal industry.
Each of these textiles is designed by Trine Ellitsgaard, Danish...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Tapestries
Materials
Natural Fiber
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 hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation.
Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Rare Early 20th Century Chinese Dong Minority Mounted Lacquered Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and mesmerizing early 20th Chinese Dong minority dress constructed by laying thousands of thin bamboo strips across a cotton ground, lacquering the entire textile with dark in...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Lacquer
Beautiful New Modern Hand Knotted, Abstract Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice contemporary abstract design rug with beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation. Measures: 10 x 14 feet.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Silk
Vertebrae Headboard Tapestry 72" by Moses Nadel in Grey, Cream and Black
By Moses Nadel
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
Quilted Indigo Canvas Throw Blanket V1
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using indigo canvas to upholster our sofas and chairs from the Inheritance collection, we have accumulated a great deal of scrap material. Most are just pieces...
Category
2010s American Modern Tapestries
Materials
Canvas
Amazing Tapestry by Jean Lurçat, Midnight Sun "Soleil De Minuit", Wool, France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry "Midnight Sun" by Jean Lurcat (1892-1966)
Provenance: France
Medium: Wool
Dimensions:
L. 113.39 inch x H. 64.96 inch
About Jean Lurçat's tapestries:
In 1917, Jean Lurçat made his first tapestries: Filles Vertes (Green Girls) and Soirée dans Grenade (Evening in Grenada). At the end of the war in 1918, he returned to Switzerland where he had a holiday in Ticino (Swiss Italy), with Rilke, Busoni, Hermann Hesse...
Category
1650s French Antique Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry by French artist René Perrot “Three pheasants”, wool, France
Located in Paris, FR
René Perrot, Three pheasants
“Les Trois Faisans”
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 236 x 172 cm ; 8 x 6 ft
Aubusson tapestry woven at Pinton Frères workshop.
Category
1950s Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Fabric Tapestry with Tiger Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Amazing Wool Tapestry by Jean Lurçat “Black Cotonou”, Tabard Frères Et Soeurs
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurcat – Black Cotonou
“Cotonou Noir”
Material: Wool
Dimensions: 200 x 300 cm, 7 x 10 ft
Aubusson tapestry woven at the Tabard Frères et Soeurs workshop.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Fabric Tapestry with Heron Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
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 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
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Polyester, Silk
Light Lilac Layer Contemporary Rug in Wool
Located in London, GB
Our perception and our movements increasingly take place in virtual space. Layers of technology, identity and connection are fluently interwoven. Working with a computer-based jacqua...
Category
2010s Swiss 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 hand woven with cotton on cotton foundation. Measures: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
Memories of a Panorama 03 Wall Hanging
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Original artwork from Kiki van Eijk.
These tapestries are reminiscent of Dutch landscapes in which the center of each piece is a tree, woven from gold thread. Each panorama aims to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch 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
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
Fabric Tapestry with Artistic Rug Design Upholstered Panel on Demand
By sicis
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
Memories of a Panorama 02 Wall Hanging
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Original artwork from Kiki van Eijk.
These tapestries are reminiscent of Dutch landscapes in which the center of each piece is a tree, woven from gold thread. Each panorama aims to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Colourful Vintage Hand Woven Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful hand woven runner with geometrical design and colourful colors, entirety and finely hand woven with wool on cotton, soft weaving.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian 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
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
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
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
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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