Form and Function Bauhaus Modern Rug - 09'00 X 12'01

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30312 Form and Function Bauhaus Modern Rug 09'00 x 12'01. A radiant study in modernist harmony, the Form and Function … Read more 30312 Form and Function Bauhaus Modern Rug 09'00 x 12'01. A radiant study in modernist harmony, the Form and Function Bauhaus Modern Rug is a hand-knotted wool and silk composition that distills the essence of 20th-century abstraction into a grounded and luxurious textile form. Woven in India by master artisans, this contemporary masterpiece features bold asymmetrical blocks rendered in saffron yellow, burnt orange, slate blue, warm gray, and pearled ivory with pops of pistachio green. These colors—thoughtfully chosen and beautifully balanced—evoke the chromatic intensity of Mark Rothko and the stoic architecture of Barnett Newman, while remaining firmly rooted in the Bauhaus belief that beauty arises from purpose-driven design. Silk fibers softly catch the light across the flat surface, offering quiet luster without disrupting the visual integrity of the forms.

Rather than impose order through symmetry, the contemporary abstract rug embraces asymmetrical balance, allowing each color field to claim its own space while contributing to the whole. The result is a spatial rhythm that draws on Hans Hofmann’s "push and pull" theory, with dense navy grounding one end of the composition and luminous yellow lifting the other. Between them, gray and ivory drift like breath, softening the geometry with atmospheric poise. This measured interplay reflects the Bauhaus ideology of uniting fine art with functional design—where proportion and placement aren’t just aesthetic choices, but structural necessities that foster visual clarity.

The rug’s namesake—Form and Function, is not simply a nod to theory, but a lived experience underfoot. Though its surface is even and unembellished by pile variation, the refined juxtaposition of color and line creates an illusion of depth, recalling the flat-yet-dynamic canvases of the modernist avant-garde. Every shape contributes to the composition’s equilibrium, speaking in a visual language that is both emotional and architectural. Here, form is never ornamental; it exists in deliberate service to the function of space, grounding and animating a room in equal measure.

Perfect for interiors steeped in Bauhaus, Midcentury Modern, Minimalist, or Contemporary styles, the Form and Function Bauhaus Modern Rug serves as both anchor and artwork. Whether placed beneath sculptural furniture or displayed in a sunlit gallery-style room, it resonates with quiet sophistication and confident restraint. This is a rug that doesn’t shout—but it endures. It speaks to those who understand that the most compelling designs are not born of excess, but from the thoughtful marriage of geometry, intention, and timeless craft.

Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool. Hand-knotted silk.
Made in India.
Measures: 09’00 x 12’01. See less