Berber Rug

Established in the early 1960s, the British/American company, 'Mediterranean Industries' set up a weaving studio workshop in Malta focussing on creating rya rugs designed by important European artists of the time. This is one of three pieces designed by Jean Cocteau. This design of rya rug was included in an exhibition in 1963 at Malta House, London, titled 'The School of Malta', and had many important contributors, including Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), Finnish textile...

Rya rug by Barbro Nillson and Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s. 83 white diamonds, of four different types and color, are arranged above and below five zig zag stripes and alo...

A 1940s Danish mahogany library table with leather insert would be most appropriate used today as a large desk or dining table. This substantial neoclassical table is an example of Danish cabinetmakers adopting the British aesthetic...

A pair of unique British, solid mahogany bookcases, made in the late-1950s. An incredible amount of attention to detail has been paid to the construction of these bookcases, which...

A well proportioned vintage desk made in Denmark, circa 1960.The main feature of this desk is the contrast between the plainer quarter-cut solid pine of the table top and drawer fronts, with the tiger-stripe crown-cut timber used in the rest of the construction. The crown-cut pine forming the majority of the desk is of deep tan and a rich brown, and displays the characteristic rich knots of pine wood beautifully. The quarter-cut wood of the flat surfaces tones down the organic detail. The interplay between the two has the result of the top appearing almost buoyant, and conveniently allows for fewer distractions whilst at work. The three drawers run the full depth of the desk, and are faced with original demi-lune pulls in solid brass. These match the wonderfully chunky brass hardware displayed...

A slender 1940s, possibly '50s, four-seater sofa exquisitely made by a Danish master cabinet maker, circa 1945. The frame of the sofa is made from solid wood and features exposed ...

Moroccan Berber rug A weaving technique that has been passed down from generations to generations makes Moroccan Berber rug such a fine addition ...

Moroccan Berber rug Brown field with beige design elements. Handwoven.

Moroccan Berber rug Beige field with brown lozenges. Handwoven.   

The basic motifs of the Boujad carpet are mostly typical Berber symbols, which are often distorted so that they sometimes acquire a completely abstract drawing. The boldness and crea...

Moroccan Berber rug A weaving technique that has been passed down from generations to generations makes Moroccan Berber rug such a fine addition ...

unusual design for this early 20th century berber rug, lovely colors, in very good vintage condition ..