Hand-knotted in wool, this 7x7 square rug is a sophisticated addition to Rug & Kilim’s Art Deco collection. This piece functions as a dynamic, architectural canvas that honors historic French Deco geometric motifs through a bold, contemporary lens.
On the Design:
This contemporary square rug offers a breathtaking reinterpretation of 1920s French Art Deco aesthetics. The French Deco movement emerged as a dramatic departure from the ornate, highly traditional European designs of the past, favoring instead the radical elegance of Cubism, streamlined forms, and modernist spatial arrangements. This piece honors that revolutionary spirit by anchoring the layout with a stark, minimalist square medallion rendered in a muted, serene beige.
Radiating outward from this quiet, unadorned center is a kinetic, explosive geometric pattern reminiscent of shattered glass or modernist mosaic. These dynamic, jagged motifs create a mesmerizing sense of structural movement, rendered in an earthy yet industrial palette of warm rust orange, sleek slate gray, and muted beige. This deliberate, powerful contrast between the still central void and the vigorous, shattered border perfectly captures the avant-garde energy of the roaring twenties. Today, this iconic aesthetic serves as a profound statement piece, bringing structural sophistication and a vibrant, architectural energy to curated, design-forward spaces that crave both high-style history and a contemporary edge.
The accompanying book, Bouke de Vries: Unbroken by Bouke de Vries, is part of Volumes by Rug & Kilim. The book (SKU - B381) can be acquired independently through our bookstore, here.
Custom Capable:
All sizes and colors available—inquire for a quote.