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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Contemporary Hand-Knot Modern Oushak Wool Area Rug in Seafoam & Pastel Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hand-knotted with hand-spun wool, this modern Oushak area rug features an open, floating floral and botanical motif set against a soft seafoam green field. Accented with gentle palme...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Woven Modernist Abstract Wool Rug in Muted Pastel Color Block
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, designed as a piece of functional textile art. Featuring a sophisticated, post-modern geometric patchwork layout, this p...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool Ikat Area Rug with Venetian Shell Motifs in Rust
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this hand-knotted modern wool rug, featuring an intricate fusion of classical Italian Renaissance shell motifs and traditional Ikat textile art. Set against a...
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Contemporary Moroccan Wool Rug in Moss Green with Dimensional Carved Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
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Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Area Rug in Soft Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary take on classic Turkish design. Hand-knotted from a luxurious blend of fine wool and luminous silk, this Modern Oushak style area ...
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Contemporary Vibrant Oushak-Style Hand-Knotted Turquoise & Jewel-Tone Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Bring joyful luxury and artistic elegance to your space with this stunning contemporary Oushak-style area rug. Hand-knotted from premium wool, this piece features a brilliant turquoi...
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$4,093Sale Price|40% Off
9x12 ft Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug, Abstract Blue and Beige Modern Carpet
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add artistic texture and contemporary character to your space with this handmade modern wool rug, hand-knotted in India by skilled artisans. Crafted from a quality blend of 80% wool ...
Wool, Cotton
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
Located in Dallas, TX
31369 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 08'04 x 10'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...
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$601Sale Price / item|30% Off
Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven
By I+I
Located in MILANO, ML
Dune - Design Kilim Rug Liver Studio Milan Wool Carpet Cotton Handwoven This Rugs is designed by Liver, a creative studio based in Milan, Italy. Composed from a geometrical grid, co...
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6'9"x9'9" Harlow Kilim Ivory Geometric Modern Flatwoven Nan Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 6'9" x 9'9" (81 x 117 in), in ivory tones. Condition: new. Harlow Kilim Ivory Nan Rug, Country of Origin: India. This exce...
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Contemporary Handmade Moroccan Style Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary wool rug, thoughtfully crafted to blend traditional Moroccan tribal motifs with modern minimalist design. Hand-woven from premium ...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Area Rug in Pastel Palette and Soft Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this exceptional Modern Oushak-style hand-knotted wool rug, designed for high-end residential interiors. Woven from premium quality wool, the piece feature...
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Apadana's Modern Moroccan Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handcrafted custom wool rug, available in multiple colors, is part of our Safi Collection. We use hand-knotted techniques for superior quality and longevity. The estimated lead...
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9x12 Louie Oriental Red Rust Medallion Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in red and rust tones. Condition: new. Louie Oriental Red Hand Knotted Wool Rug, Country of Origi...
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10x13 Lila Fiona Multicolor Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 9'11" x 12'11" (119 x 155 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: new. undefined, Country of Origin: India. This handmade rug...
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Hand-Knotted Moroccan Style Wool Rug in Olive Green – Contemporary High-Low
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Tiger Pictorial Rug Design in Burnt Orange and Blue
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 modern tiger pictorial rug features a vibrant colorway of burnt orange, blue and black tones. On the Design: Hand-knotted in wool pile, a 5x7 conte...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vintage ...
Cotton
$2,160Sale Price / item|25% Off
Afternoon Dream - Design Kilim Rug Ouwen Mori Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm
Located in MILANO, ML
Afternoon Dream - Design Rug Ouwen Mori Kilim Carpet Wool Cotton Handwoven Warm Afternoon Dream On this carpet geometry is recomposed into an irregula...
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8 x 10 Apadana's Modern Samarkand Style Handmade Indian Wool Rug In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Artisan Line offers a reimagined take on antique rugs, providing an elegant way to infuse a striking antique aesthetic into any space. Each rug in this collection is unique...
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Modern Persian Shouli Gabbeh Handmade Geometric Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Gabbeh-style hand-woven wool runner with a brown color field. This piece has beige accents in a gorgeous geometric design. This rug measures: 2'7" x 12'1". Our rug...
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5x8 Green Fish Turkish Oushak Style Hand Knotted Hallway Wool Rug ( G - 15338 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
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Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Green Tones, with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave, this 10x14 rug is from the inventive “Nu” texture in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. On the Design: The “Nu” we...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Minimalist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8x11 modern abstract rug is a work of contemporary art and is a new lively addition to the Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection. On the Design: A new additi...
Silk
White Silk, Wool Rug India Hand Knotted Carpet Highest Quality Abstract Floral
Located in Ancona, Marche
Beautiful, high quality rug in 100% New Zealand wool and pure silk, handknotted by our skilled Indian artisans. The rug 'Embrace', designed by Atelier Barberini & Gunnell, is mad...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Gradient Custom Rug Sample In Beige-Brown Ombre Grid
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Request a quote to create this design in your preferred size, colorway, or shape. You will be paired with a dedicated Rug & Kilim specialist and our design studio to guide the proces...
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Modern Persain Gabbeh Beige Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Shouli Gabbeh-style hand-woven wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has navy blue accents in an all-over geometric design. This rug measures: 3'7" ...
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Modern Abstract Indian Handmade Multicolor Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Indian hand-knotted wool and silk rug with a multicolor field. This Modern rug has red, blue, gray, and golden accents a gorgeous layout Abstract design. This rug m...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug in White with High-Low Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 8x10 rug belongs to an exciting new line in Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection, with a play of simple design and intricate textural elements together. Each piece ...
Wool
$7,064Sale Price|20% Off
12'x15'4" Blue, Hand Knotted Modern Design, Pure Wool Oversized Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Shades of Blue, Hand Knotted Leaf All Over Pattern with A Distinct Contrasting Border Color, Tone on Tone Pure Wool, Oversized Oriental Rug. It ...
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8x10 Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Sky Blue Border Classic Traditional Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 10' (96 x 120 in), in ivory and blue tones. Condition: new. Elegant Timeless Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Country o...
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Modern Moroccan Style Geometric Wool Area Rug in Warm Camel Neutral
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this Modern Moroccan Style Wool Area Rug, offering a refined, contemporary spin on classic North African design motifs. Handcrafted with a dense, plush wool p...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Espresso Wool Rug with Minimalist Geometric Abstract
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this exquisite contemporary hand-knotted Moroccan Style wool rug, featuring a sophisticated deep espresso brown field accented by minimalist, architectural li...
Wool
$472Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
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4x6 Multicolor Hand-Knotted Wool Deconstructed Geometry Geometric Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 4' x 6' (48 x 72 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: new. This multicolor jewel tone rug is a hand knotted pile wool ru...
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10x15 Ivory Hand-Knotted Silk Faded Floral Medallion Traditional Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-knotted silk rug, 10' x 15' (120 x 180 in), in ivory tones. Condition: new. This hand knotted pile rug is crafted from silk and features a...
Silk
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Oushak Wool Rug in Seafoam & Earth Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate high-end interior spaces with this handcrafted Oushak wool area rug, designed for upscale residential interiors. Featuring a refined soft seafoam green field accented by larg...
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9x12 Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Trellis Starburst Geometric Modern Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in gray tones. Condition: new. This gray wool rug features a traditional hand knotted pile weav...
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Rug With Abstract Floral Pattern “Molten Sunflowers”
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 5x7 rug represents a bold new line of Rug & Kilim’s Modern Collection—a series of contemporary rugs in one of the most luxurious new qualities and high knot co...
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Rug & Kilim's Oversized Dhurrie Rug in Blue and White Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 12x15 contemporary Dhurrie rug is an exciting new oversized curation from Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisition of new flatweaves—handwoven in cotton in India. On the Design: ...
Cotton
8x10 Brown Tobacco Hand Knotted Khotan Samarkand Wool Rug ( JC - 14247 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Abstract Rug in Blue, Gray All over Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 9x12 abstract style rug from our contemporary collection. The subtly lustrous piece features a creative play of script adapted to fine pattern flourishing on ...
Wool
$1,241Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Gabbeh
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and style with our captivating Gabbeh rug. Handwoven by master artisans with meticulous attention to detail, each Gabbeh rug t...
Wool
Circular Moon Figurative Carpet Hand Knotted Wool India Round Rug Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Moon” is a unique handmade example. This rug, hand-knotted with a high knot density, is available in New Zealand Wool, Tencel and Bamboo Silk in different pile heights cut with scis...
Wool, Natural Fiber
8x10 Jasmine Alluring Yellow Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 8'1" x 10' (97 x 120 in), in yellow tones. Condition: new. undefined, Country of Origin: India. This handmade rug measures...
Wool
Apadana's Persian Style Mahal Handmade Blue Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Artisan line is an elegant way to inject a striking antique aesthetic into a space. This line of rugs is decidedly unique and reimagines what an antique rug look can be. Ev...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Distressed Style Abstract Runner Rug in Blue and Beige
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x16 runner rug is from the Homage Collection by Rug & Kilim—made with hand-knotted wool in a modern take on distressed textural style. On the Design: This abstract rug explo...
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Contemporary Hand-Knotted Oushak Style Wool Rug in Ivory, Soft Blue, & Pastel
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exceptional hand-knotted modern Oushak-style area rug, crafted from premium hand-spun wool. Set against an elegant ivory cream field, the design f...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Modern Oushak Wool Area Rug in Seafoam Sage & Earthy Pastels
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hand-knotted with hand-spun wool, this modern Oushak area rug features an open, floating floral and botanical motif set against a soft seafoam green field. Accented with gentle palme...
Wool
6x9 Lila Talia Gray Geometric Kilim Modern Flatweave Cotton Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-woven wool rug, 6' x 9' (72 x 108 in), in gray tones. Condition: new. Lila Talia Gold Flatweave Rug, Country of Origin: India. This striki...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vint...
Cotton
8x10 Green Hand-Knotted Wool Pastel Floral Field Classic Traditional Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary circa 2020 Indian Modern hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 10' (96 x 120 in), in green tones. Condition: new. Elegant Timeless Light Green Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Country of O...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Dhurrie Rug in Blue Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 4x5 Dhurrie flat weave is an exciting new entry in Rug & Kilim’s esteemed custom-capable collection. Handwoven in cotton, it’s a modern take on antique and vint...
Cotton
9x12 Distressed Beige Gray Oushak Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( JC - 15728 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Modern Oushak Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug in Soft Sage, Gold & Lavender
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate high-end interiors with this contemporary Oushak-style area rug, hand-knotted from soft, premium hand-spun wool. Designed to balance traditional Turkish motifs with modern se...
Wool
9x12 Camel Beige Tribal Oushak Inspired Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug ( G - 15324 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
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Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Bidjar Style Rug with Polychromatic Design
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x12 contemporary Bidjar-inspired rug, hand-knotted in wool from India, reinterprets the grandeur of Persian floral carpets through an elegant charcoal palette. Large-scale bota...
Wool
Modern Moroccan Style Navy Blue Handmade Custom Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Apadana's Modern Moroccan style wool custom rug. Custom sizes and colors made-to-order. Material: Wool Techniques: Hand-Knotted Style: Moroccan Lead time: Approx. 15-16 wks ...
Wool
8x10 Brown Beige Beni Moroccan Scandinavian Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G - 13717 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Modern Organic Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Olive Green with Textured Relief Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate a sophisticated interior with this hand-knotted Moroccan-inspired wool rug, featuring an elegant olive green palette and a sculpted high-low pile that creates striking depth ...
Wool