Buzz: David Rockwell To Design Rugs

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The Rug Company debuts rugs by architect and designer David Rockwell.

David Rockwell, the super-star designer, architect and founder of The Rockwell Group, responsible for the set design for the Academy Awards and countless restaurant and hotel interiors including Nobu and the W Hotel in New York, can add rug designer to his long list of accomplishments. The U.K.-based The Rug Company recently unveiled a collection of hand-knotted rugs designed by David Rockwell.

In addition to the five rugs, the collection includes a cushion and a wall-hanging. All the items use traditional Tibetan craftsmanship to create the very contemporary, graphic designs.

Rockwell is just one of the many A-list designers to partner with The Rug Company. Eva Ziesel, Tom Dixon and Kelly Wearstler are some others who have recently created floor coverings for the brand. Unlike other designers who have many products under their name, this is one of Rockwell's only product introductions.

When speaking of the line to Home Furnishing News, Rockwell said, "I'm not a product person. And I'm not necessarily a shopper. But I love surfaces and light." Whether he's a product person or not, we're excited to see Rockwell's vision translated into a product available to the masses (if only the very wealthy masses).

 

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