The Rug Company — a New York-based luxury rug brand — is a leading name in contemporary handmade carpets. Combining exceptional quality with original designs, their skilled weavers employ heritage techniques to create superb carpets that are both precious and unique. Each rug is handmade by accomplished artisans in Nepal — a country renowned for its textiles — and involves the finest of materials. The studio collaborates with over 40 of the world’s most visionary designers, such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith.
The Rug Company — also known as TRC — was founded in 1997 by British interior designer Suzanne Sharp and her husband, Christopher. In the early 1990s, the couple spent time in Saudi Arabia while Christopher was making commercials and documentaries. They visited the local marketplaces and were impressed by the artfulness of the hand-knotted carpets. They realized that the rug industry was ripe for innovation. Upon returning to London, they launched the company to produce Nepalese hand-knotted carpets in a contemporary style while utilizing traditional rug-making skills and ensuring superior and consistent quality.
Suzanne recognized the potential for enriching the company through working with acclaimed designers. TRC’s first collaboration, in the late ’90s, was with fashion designer Marni, which resulted in the company garnering several industry accolades. In 2000, TRC created its Designer Collection and teamed up with ten leading designers, like Nina Campbell, Nicky Haslam and Cath Kidston. The brand has now worked with an unparalleled list of designers, including some unexpected contributors such as art glass designer Dale Chihuly, ceramics designer Eva Zeisel and industrial designer Tom Dixon.
TRC has an impressive client base, from luxury hotel chains like the Four Seasons and Claridge’s to private commissions for dignitaries and celebrities, such as former British Prime Minister David Cameron, former American President Barack Obama, Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker and Courtney Cox.
On 1stdibs, find The Rug Company’s Western European rugs, Central Asian rugs, carpets and more.
Large Runner Rug, Cream Wool Green Silk, Kelly Wearstler The Rug Company
By The Rug Company, Kelly Wearstler
Located in Glasgow, GB
A custom-made Kelly Wearstler rug from 2016, this elongated hand-knotted runner was privately commissioned through The Rug Company and presents a pared-back take on the designer’s we...
Wool, Silk
Diane Von Furstenberg Double Climbing Leopard Rug 13'W x 13'L
By Diane von Furstenberg, The Rug Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic one-off bespoke custom color double climbing leopard silk rug designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for The Rug Company. Signed and numbered rug commissioned by Samantha Todhunt...
Wool, Silk
$54,720Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander McQueen Military Brocade Palatial Silk on Wool Hand-Knotted Rug, 2012
By Alexander McQueen, The Rug Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alexander McQueen Military Brocade Palatial Rug, Gold, Ivory, Silk, Wool, 2012. Extremely rare 18’7” x 12’ size. Limited edition gold on ivo...
Wool, Silk
Sam Turner Cityscape The Rug Company Carpet in Chocolate Brown 100 Knot, c 2019
By The Rug Company, Sam Turner
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Cityscape rug by Sam Turner for The Rug Company. The rug was executed in rich chocolate brown with geometric rectangular lines, this example is in excellent original conditi...
Wool, Silk
$5,646Sale Price|49% Off
The Rug Company Zebra Rug by Diane Von Furstenberg
By The Rug Company, Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Rochester, England
Introduce a touch of exotic elegance to your home with the Zebra Rug by Diane Von Furstenberg for The Rug Company. This striking rug features a bold black-and-white zebra pattern, ex...
Fabric
2010s Sue Timney for The Rug Company Bias Cut Rug 96x30"
By The Rug Company, Sue Timney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bias Cut Rug, originally designed by Sue Timney for The Rug Company. This particular example was produced in Nepal in the 2010s. Sue Timney was known for her common use of ...
Wool
Jali Orange Dhurrie by the Rug Company, circa 2014
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Very nice modern interpretation of the class Indian Dhurrie form of flatware rug - made by The Rug Company, Jalli Orange design, circa 2014. The rug features an orange chain link pat...
Cotton
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Large Suzanne Sharp Cypress Flat Weave Carpet by the Rug Company in Teal
By The Rug Company, Suzanne Sharp
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular large flat weave rug by Suzanne Sharp for The Rug Company c 2000 - 2020. The rug features an off white ground with an intricate all o...
Cotton
Darjeeilng Orange Dhurrie Rug by the Rug Company, circa 2018
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Modernist interpretation of the classic Indian Dhurrie rug by noted maker The Rug Company - this example is in the bright and cheerful Darjeeling Orange pattern, circa 2018. The rug ...
Cotton
Dark Rif Thick Pile Carpet Made in Nepal for The Rug Company
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Chic geometric thick pile carpet made in Nepal for The Rug company. The rug features a geometric white chain link pattern on a rich dark brown ground. The carpet is well crafted of w...
Wool, Silk
Modernist Spotlight Silk Wool Rug by David Rockwell 18'W x 24.5'L
By The Rug Company, David Rockwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modernist bespoke rug designed by David Rockwell for The Rug Company measuring 18 feet wide by 24.5 feet long. The dramatic carpet was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design, Lond...
Wool, Silk
$4,411Sale Price|49% Off
The Rug Company Patterned Rug by Diane Von Furstenberg
By The Rug Company, Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Rochester, England
Add a touch of bold sophistication to your home with the Patterned Rug by Diane Von Furstenberg for The Rug Company. Featuring an elegantly curling motif, this rug brings personality...
Fabric
$1,962Sale Price|50% Off
The Rug Company Chevron Rug
By The Rug Company
Located in Rochester, England
The Chevron Rug by The Rug Company brings timeless elegance to any interior. Crafted from high quality materials, it combines durability with luxurious comfort. Its signature chevron...
Wool
$559Sale Price|40% Off
W 27.17 in L 55.12 in
Handmade Carpet French Aubusson Rug, Cream Wool Livingroom Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
Are you looking for a new accessory to introduce into your home? Then look no further! This elegant piece features a subtle colour palette of cream and beige that make up the symmetr...
Tapestry, Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Beautiful Modern Silk and Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice modern rug with an abstract design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with hand carded wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
Silk
Tiled Rug in Rose, Hand-Knotted Wool
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Wool
$6,660
W 78.75 in L 106.3 in
Rug Modern Geometric Stripes Purple Violet Blue Green Wool & Silk Wool Carpet
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Dubai Growing" Taking inspiration from her move to Dubai and incorporating the silver ( silk) of skyscrapers and the watered green areas and blue skies. Hand-knotted ...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim's Austrian Art Deco Style Rug Modern Green Wool and Silk Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Drawing inspiration from celebrated Austrian Deco rug patterns, this custom modern rug by Rug & Kilim enjoys the acclaimed team’s trademark blend...
Wool
Wave Hand-Tufted Rug in Orange by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Seven Colored rectangular rug with organic pattern designed by Verner Panton. Material: 100% New Zealand's Wool Hand-tufted Color: Orange.
Wool
Grand Walnut, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
The Grand collection is made to create a hotel-like feel in your home. The collection comes in luxurious yet contemporary colors; dusty white, silver, brick red, deep blue and pale g...
Wool
$3,200
H 105 in W 52 in D 0.25 in L 104 in
Zebra Rug of Unusual Small Size with Felt Edging and Backing
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A genuine zebra hide rug, complete with head and tail, finished with traditional black felt edging and backing. Dog not included.
Zebra Hide
Tiled Rug in Pandan, Hand-Knotted Wool
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Plaid rug collection features a modern take on classic plaid motifs. Perfect for adding a fresh color palette and sophisticated charm to modern spaces. Timeless design for a visu...
Wool
$4,470
W 66.93 in L 94.49 in
Rug Angry - Geometric Off-White Cream Red Green Dog Design Afghan Wool Carpets
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Angry" Design inspired by Cecilia's Fox Terrier and his barking for protection. Lower right hand corner shows his collar. (his name is Magnus). The abrashed look com...
Wool
$4,470
W 66.93 in L 94.49 in
Rug -Modern Geometric Cream Black Wool Green Red Blue w/ Circle Rustic Carpet
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Thoughts" It is a playful design with different colored dots. 3 big black triangles in the bottom and 4 circles in different colors. They ...
Wool
Lux 2 Leo, Wool Cut Pile Rug
By Nordic Knots
Located in Floral Park, NY
Inspired by the classic elegance of midcentury art and design. Made in a solid color but cut with a two millimeter difference in pile height creating an understated and clean pattern...
Wool
The Rug Company Nazar Rug
By The Rug Company
Located in Rochester, England
The Nazar Rug by The Rug Company brings a sense of opulence to any interior. Handcrafted from the finest materials, it features a captivating geometric pattern in rich grey tones. Wi...
Wool
The Rug Company Square Chains Rug
By The Rug Company
Located in Rochester, England
The Square Chains Rug by The Rug Company adds a touch of modern sophistication to any interior. Expertly handcrafted from the finest materials, it features a striking geometric patte...
Wool
Neoclassical Style Greek Key Slate Rug by the Rug Company
By The Rug Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning geometric hand-woven carpet designed by Suzanne Sharp for The Rug Company. The rug features a large greek key motif repeating pattern in a slate gray tone over a white backg...
Wool
Marni for The Rug Company Anemone Cocoa Rug
By The Rug Company, Marni
Located in Rochester, England
Since opening in 1997, The Rug Company has become synonymous with luxury rug design and well known for their collaborations with leading creatives, including design houses and artists. This Anemone Cocoa rug...
Wool
"Love Too" Needlepoint Wall Art by Paul Smith for the Rug Company
By Paul Smith, The Rug Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Turquoise and multicolor wool needlepoint 'Love Too' wall art by Paul Smith for The Rug Company. In its Sixties Summer of Love theme, the design captures Smit...
Wool, Canvas, Wood
"Love" Needlepoint Wall Art by Paul Smith for the Rug Company
By Paul Smith, The Rug Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink/multicolor wool needlepoint 'LOVE' wall art by Paul Smith for The Rug Company. In its Sixties Summer of Love theme, the design captures Smith's distinctively British identity an...
Wool, Canvas, Wood
Extra Long She Loves Me Runner by The Rug Company
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Unusual extra long carpet runner, by The Rug Company. The rug features colored bands which run the length of the rug and become the phrase She Loves Me at one end. Constructed of t...
Wool, Silk
Long Cut Pile Wool and Silk Cut Pile Spectrum Runner by The Rug Company 2010
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Spectrum pattern runner made in Nepal for The Rug Company. The carpet features three rows of solid color blocks, who's warm rich tones exude voguish sophistication. The c...
Wool, Silk
Graphic Purple and White Floral Marni Overleaf the Rug Company Carpet
By The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular bold, graphic carpet in the Marni Overleaf pattern by The Rug Company circa 2000 - 2020. The rug features a vibrant purple leaf pattern, over an off white ground. It is h...
Wool, Silk
Diane Von Furstenberg Tribal Diamond Pattern Carpet for The Rug Company, c 2019
By Diane von Furstenberg, The Rug Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Diane Von Furstenberg carpet, in the sought after Tribal Diamond pattern, made in 2019, for The Rug Company. The rug is of hand knotted wood, made in Nepal, executed in d...
Wool
10' by 10' Modern Purple & White Carpet by Marni for the Rug Company
By The Rug Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
10' by 10' modern purple & white carpet by Marni for the Rug Company.
Wool
8' by 10' Modern Chartreuse & Beige Carpet by the Rug Company
By The Rug Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Chartreuse & Beige Textile by the Rug Company.
Wool