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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery Golden Mirror
Located in London, GB
Handmade, bespoke luxurious wall panel made with cream colour velvet and golden faux leather, embroidered with golden bugle beads and beaten bullion.
Modern art inspired by modern ...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Velvet, Faux Leather
Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Runner Handmade Rug in Grey 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
CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Terracota & Ivory
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Textured Modern Lines Blue Handmade Rug in Himalayan Wool by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lines by Philippe Malouin lines began through experimenting and sketching with wax crayons. Philippe Malouin instinctively traced parallel lines and focused on the irregularity creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Standard Handmade Rug in Burgandy 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
Gesture cc-tapis Patcha Runner Handmade Standard Rug 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
cc-tapis Patcha Standard Handmade Rug in Mint Multicolor 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
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
LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestries, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Terracota
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using anc...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Ivory & Terracota
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Tapestry, with spiral patterns and wool.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rug, or tapestry, with spiral patterns and wool. Hand-knotted and in Merino wool. Can be installed on the floor or displayed on the wall.
Contemporary work of craftsmen.
Numbered 1/...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Gesture cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Orange 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
LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestries, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Lapis Blue
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using anc...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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
cc-tapis Patcha Standard Rug in Mint Multicolor by Patricia Urquiola - IN STOCK
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
Post-War French Aubusson Geometric Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
French Post-War Design (1970s) Aubusson tapestry/rug with a light blue background and a yellow & black geometric and stylized pattern. (6.33 x 9.5')
Category
20th Century French Modern Tapestries
Materials
Fabric
LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Lapis Blue
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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
LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Ochre
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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
cc-tapis Stroke 1.0 Handmade Violet 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
atelier LAMIS, TURIYA wall art, organic modern colorful hand tufted tapestry
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand Tufted Wall Tapestry
Original artwork
Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery White Abstract
Located in London, GB
Set of three wall panels on a white canvas embroidered with gold and bronze bugle beads and beaten bullion. A set of tapestry with a modern design.
The artworks created by Geraldine...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery Copper Flower
Located in London, GB
Luxurious hand-crafted wall panel made with mohair wool and several hues of bronze beaten bullions shaped to create a flower.
An abstract piece of modern art, designed by Geraldine...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Yellow 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
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery Caribbean Sunset
Located in London, GB
Velvet and faux leather wall panel in a papaya color with goldwork, beads, and beaten bullion embroidery. Modern work of art created by Geraldine La...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
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
atelier LAMIS, JAGRAT wall art, organic modern colorful hand tufted tapestry
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand Tufted Wall Tapestry
Original artwork
Includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist
Unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic
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 Patcha Square Handmade Rug in Burgundy by Patricia Urquiola - IN STOCK
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
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
cc-tapis Stroke 2.0 Handmade Yellow 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
Contemporary Wool Tapestry by FAINA
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary tapestry by FAINA
Material: Wool
Dimensions: diameter 100 x 4 cm
In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a study of the daily traditions of...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wood
Gesture cc-tapis Lines Green Handmade Rug in Wool by Philippe Malouin - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lines by Philippe Malouin. Lines began through experimenting and sketching with wax crayons. Philippe Malouin instinctively traced parallel lines and focused on the irregularity crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Topologie d'un rêve en blanc, Wool Tapestry, 2023
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Topologie d'un rêve en blanc, Wool Tapestry, Robert Four, 2023
A black and white wool woven tapestry figuring an artist workshop with various objects displayed...
Category
2010s French Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis TCP Collection Car Park 4 Runner in Red by Odd Matter
By Odd Matter, cc-tapis
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
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
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
cc-tapis Cultivate Chevron Mint Rug in Himalayan Wool by Yuri Himuro - IN STOCK
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
Contemporary Tapestry Wall Panel Embroidery Portal
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand embroidered wall panel made with metallic thread and partially quilted. The artist used gold, bronze, and different tones of sil...
Category
2010s British Modern Tapestries
Materials
Metallic Thread
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Vendémiaire, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2023
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Vendémiaire, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2023
A wool woven tapestry figuring a golden tree and red, blue, brown objects on a beige background.
Signed on the lower...
Category
2010s French Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Ivory & Black
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Gesture 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. The collection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Lines Yellow Handmade Rug in Wool by Philippe Malouin - IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lines by Philippe Malouin. Lines began through experimenting and sketching with wax crayons. Philippe Malouin instinctively traced parallel lines and focused on the irregularity crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Patcha Runner Handmade Standard Rug by Patricia Urquiola - IN STOCK
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
cc-tapis Cultivate Chevron Rug in Himalayan Wool by Yuri Himuro - IN STOCK
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
Gesture cc-tapis Mindscape Scope Handmade Rug by Mae Engelgeer - IN STOCK
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
LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Ivory
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Gesture 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. A simple brush stroke which highlights the extraordinary craftsmanship of woven...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese 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
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, Ceremony is a group of three rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestries, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Ivory, Set of 2
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using anc...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
cc-tapis Lines Blue Handmade Rug in Himalayan Wool by Philippe Malouin -IN STOCK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lines by Philippe Malouin lines began through experimenting and sketching with wax crayons. Philippe Malouin instinctively traced parallel lines and focused on the irregularity creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Aged Bronze Wall Mount, Black
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed aged bronze bases, and stainless steel rod.
Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weavin...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Wallhanging Country 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
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, Silk, Cotton
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, Silk, Cotton
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.