Designed by: Eileen Gray
Manufactured by: ClassiCon
The L'Art Noir rug stems from a creative phase in which Gray - influenced by movements such as the Bauhaus - engaged intensively with minimalism, symbolic geometry and material honesty. Various original gouaches depicting the circular rug illustrate just how deeply Eileen Gray explored the psychological impact of color. The studies reveal how she varied the proportion of black within colors and juxtaposed them in a segmented circle. This exploration of "black art" is directly reflected in the name L'Art Noir, which aptly captures the design concept behind the rug. One of these color studies served as the template for the hand-knotted rug produced by ClassiCon, characterized by four concentric circles, each composed of two contrasting colored halves. Manufactured by ClassiCon.
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Designed in 1920-1935.
98.4" Diameter
18.1" Diameter
Designed by: Eileen Gray
Manufactured by: ClassiCon
The L'Art Noir rug stems from a creative phase in which Gray - influenced by movements such as the Bauhaus - engaged intensively with minimalism, symbolic geometry and material honesty. Various original gouaches depicting the circular rug illustrate just how deeply Eileen Gray explored the psychological impact of color. The studies reveal how she varied the proportion of black within colors and juxtaposed them in a segmented circle. This exploration of "black art" is directly reflected in the name L'Art Noir, which aptly captures the design concept behind the rug. One of these color studies served as the template for the hand-knotted rug produced by ClassiCon, characterized by four concentric circles, each composed of two contrasting colored halves. Manufactured by ClassiCon.
Qualify for trade pricing? Contact us regarding trade discounts.
Designed in 1920-1935.
98.4" Diameter
18.1" Diameter
