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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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New Modern Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical modern design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
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2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope,...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Intruder – Wall Tapestry Contemporary Textile Art Piece by Andréason & Leibel
Located in Arlöv, SE
A unique hand-tufted wall piece with a long tail that swerves and moves when you pass it. An homage to Louise Bourgeois’s spiders. W 64 cm (25"), H 75 cm (29.5") Height with tail 17...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Wool, Yarn

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired byFrank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School architects, and Joseph Albers studies on colors. The entire process of cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Calman Shemi Signed “Escape Through a Side Door #8” Soft Painting Tapestry
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A soft painting tapestry by the Argentinian-Israeli artist Calman Shemi (born 1939). Titled Escape Through a Side Door #8, this work uses felted material in bright colors to create ...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Handwoven Tapestry by Maria Assumpció Raventós, Spain 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s handwoven tapestry by listed Spanish artist Maria Assumpció Raventós (1930-). This textural piece features bold red, gray and cream hu...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Tapestries

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Fabric

Bobyrug’s Nice mid century French Aubusson Tapestry by « Lartigaud »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of modern French tapestry with the exquisite "Caraïbes" design by Jean Michel Lartigaud. This limited edition masterpiece, woven in vibrant shades of orange, ye...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

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...
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2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1960s Hand-Printed French Wall Tapestry in Wool Signed by J.C. Bissery
Located in COLMAR, FR
An exceptional and very rare wall tapestry from the 1960s in amazing condition. This large and stunning wall tapestry in wool has been designed and signed on the back by the French a...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Lumeri Red, Textile wall object
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Textile object - One of a kind. Handmade by the artist in Copenhagen using 100% wool. The fluid organic shape and softness of the wool adds great texture to a space.
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2010s Danish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Wool

Lumeri White, Textile soft textured wall object
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Textile object - One of a kind. Handmade by the artist in Copenhagen using 100% wool. The fluid organic shape and softness of the wool adds great texture to a space.
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2010s Danish Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a Modern Design meets Neo Classic with a touch of Bohemian flair! Elevate your space with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s vintage artistic hand knotted European tapestry with horses design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage hand knotted tapestry with nice design showing two horses in love with beautiful colours on brown and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Opticals Wall Hanging Intersection Handwoven Wool in Black and White In Stock
Located in Istanbul, TR
OPTICALS taps into the visual phenomenon of optical illusions. The collection explores the visual potential of the very basic weaving technique of creating vertical lines. Inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Leroy Neiman Silk Tapestry, Elephant Stampede, Signed and Numbered
Located in Norwood, NJ
LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) Elephant Stampede Silk Tapestry, hand signed. 59 x 80 inches (149.9 x 203.2 cm) From and edition of 36/88. Published by Knoedler Publishing, N...
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1980s Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Handwoven Tapestry, Hand dyed, geometric abstract wall hanging
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Boos Wool Tapestry, Contemporary Wall Hanging, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Boos Wool Tapestry, Contemporary Wall Hanging, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Textile Art & Acoustic Panel 'FIELD'
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
In many places, poor sound quality is a common challenge. Allow me to introduce a solution that not only ensures excellent acoustic performance but also provides a visually appeali...
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2010s Dutch Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Polyester

Textile art & acoustic panel 'OUV' limited edition
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
In many places, poor sound quality is a common challenge. Allow me to introduce a solution that not only ensures excellent acoustic performance but also provides a visually appealin...
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2010s Dutch Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Polyester

CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Black
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Blue
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w. Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Ivory
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Boos Wool Tapestry, Contemporary Wall Hanging, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

CENTRO Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Ivory
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w. Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Ochre
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Ochre
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient ...
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2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMA Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Black
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool tapestry with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient weaving tec...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Black
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

LLAMAS Sheep Wool Handwoven Tapestry, Bronze w Stainless Steel Wall Mount, Ivory
Located in Quito, EC
Handwoven sheep wool mirrored tapestries with wall-mounting lathed bronze bases, and stainless steel rod. Capturing the essence of the Andes, these pieces are created using ancient ...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Tapestries

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Handwoven, Wool Rug / Kilim, Natural Dye
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rug is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Memphis designs. Andrew Boos seeks to redefine what a rug is. His work i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1992 Modern Textile Woven Cranes & Grass Wall Hanging #418 by Don Freedman
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Modern textile hand woven wall hanging #418 of cranes & grass by Don Freedman c/o Tree Time Inc. for Interlude. Comprised of a composition of jute, silk, wood, and cotton. ...
Category

1990s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Modern Abstract Tapestry Designed and Handwoven by Steve Chavez
Located in New York, NY
Charming modern tapestry designed and handwoven by Steve Chavez (b. 20th Century, American). Attributed, titled and dated to fabric tag verso: Steve Chavez/ "The Elements"/Ribbon Series/ copyright 1989 S. Chavez/Jan '89 Provenance: "New Mexico Tapestry...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Fabric Collage Wall Tapestry Designed and Hand Made by Helen Webber
Located in New York, NY
Custom fabric collage tapestry designed and hand made by California master tapestry artist Helen Webber (American 1928-2019). The artist utilizes a collage technique combining an arr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Tanya Aguiñiga Monumental Wall Sculpture, 2017
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Tanya Aguiñiga Monumental Hand Woven Felt Wall Sculpture, 2017.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Textile, Felt

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...
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2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Prairial, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2023
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Prairial, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2023 A wool woven tapestry figuring a blue, brown and orange tree on a green background. Signed on the lower left. Numbered 1...
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2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

One of a Kind Fabric Collage Tapestry Designed and Hand Made by Helen Webber
Located in New York, NY
Unique one of a kind custom tapestry designed and hand made by California master tapestry artist Helen Webber (American 1928-2019). The artist utilizes a collage technique combining...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Contemporary Floral Recycled Textile Panel by Elodie Blanchard 
Located in London, GB
Contemporary floral recycled textile panel by Elodie Blanchard  American, 2022 Height 70cm, width 64.5cm, depth 4cm  Made using a number of recycled materials, the artist celebrates...
Category

2010s American Modern Tapestries

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Textile, Plastic

Boos Wool Tapestry, Contemporary Wall Hanging, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid Century Woven Fish Motif Tapestry by Tom Taylor, 1990
By Tom Holland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Woven Fish Motif Tapestry by Tom Taylor, 1990 USA, 1990 This mid-century woven tapestry by Tom Taylor, created in 1990, is a great piec...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

Wool and Silk Tapestry "SUPER" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
A contemporary example of expressionist art, this stunning design by artist Marco Grassi is a pop-inspired rug that shows a delicate and seductive, yet fierce and assertive portrait ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Wool and Silk Tapestry "SUSY" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
A pop-inspired rug depicting the delicate and seductive, yet fierce and determined face of a young woman. This stunning design by artist Marco Grassi is a contemporary take on expres...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Contemporary Woven Tapestry: 7am Spring
Located in London, GB
This tapestry titled “7am Spring” is several shades of sky blue with a white cloud which dreamily floats across the top, the artist was interested in the way we discuss fine weather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Fructidor, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Fructidor, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022 A wool woven tapestry figuring a tree on a green soil on a golden background. Signed on t...
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2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Ventôse, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Ventôse, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022 A wool woven tapestry figuring a foliage on a dark soil on a grey-brown background. Signed...
Category

2010s French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Wool and Silk Tapestry "POP" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning and majestic accent piece for a contemporary interior, this tapestry is an extraordinary demonstration of craftsmanship and a testament to Pop Art. Designed by contemporar...
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2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Squares 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 purch...
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2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Wool and Silk Tapestry "WARS" design by Marco Grassi for Officina della Scala
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by contemporary expressionist artist Marco Grasso, this stunning rug depicts a pop-inspired anti-war propaganda poster. Handmade from 50% silk and 50% wool, it elevates simp...
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2010s Italian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Orderliness Wool Tapestry by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Orderliness wool Tapestry by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Wool. Dimensions: D 100 x H 4 cm Color: Beige. In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a study of the daily traditions of our ancestors. The times of Trypillia and the Scythian civilization, Slavs household habits, designer studied the forms, materials and craft techniques of those times and brought modern perusal to the traditional things. Awards Industart 2015 Award for PECHYVO cabinet Archiproducts Awards — SHCHEDRYY table nominated AZ Awards Canada nominated SOLOD cabinet The Interior of the Year Award for ZTISTA chair Exhibitions Solo 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair: The collection had an individual Stand 2018 Milan Design Week: presented novelties at Superdesign Show 2018 London Design Fair: has presented full collection. Group 2015 Bologna Design Week: first exhibition for the new Collection. 2017 Dutch Design Week: SOLOD ?abinet, HRYB coffee-table — participants of the exhibition. 2018 Paris Design Week: Bandura vase...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Black + White Fringe 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 purch...
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2010s Indian Modern Tapestries

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Modern French Tapestry Signed Nee
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Explore timeless beauty with a midcentury French rug by Pauline Nee. This exquisite creation bears the signature touch of Nee Creation, a French enterprise known for crafting modern ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Opticals Wall Hanging Dazzle Handwoven Wool in Black and White
Located in Istanbul, TR
Opticals taps into the visual phenomenon of optical illusions. The collection explores the visual potential of the very basic weaving technique of creating vertical lines. Inspir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Modern Brown and Yellow Tapestry of a Horse by Patrice Allard
Located in Pasadena, CA
Patrice Allard, a French artist born in 1945, is renowned for his paintings and tapestries. He studied under and worked as a collaborator with Victor V...
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Late 20th Century French 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...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wood

Handmade Modern Tapestry
Located in Beirut, LB
Superb handmade tapestry of a large dimension, composed of 14 parts of different dimensions and weaving points revolved from 3 yarns and a fourth lower one. Representing a series of...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Canvas

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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