Level rug, 250 x 350 cm, ochre yellow

Design House Stockholm’s Level rug may look like two rugs layered on top of each other, but its effect is a clever optical illusion by textile designer Lena Bergström – the hand-tufted surface is, in fact, completely flat. The illusion is enhanced by a pointillistic blend of differently coloured wool fibres, creating the rug’s distinctive depth and lively character. Although the Level rug has a distinctly modern look, its inspiration comes from history: layered rugs were once used in nomadic tents, and in Nordic homes textiles were traditionally placed on floors and walls to keep out the cold.

Hand-tufted from durable wool, the Level rug is made to withstand daily use and works equally well beside a sofa, in a bedroom or in more public spaces such as offices and hotels. Each rug is crafted by a small family-run workshop in India that is dedicated to sustainable production and provides employment for young women, supporting their financial independence.

Lena Bergström

Design House Stockholm has offered Nordic simplicity in its purest form since 1992. The unique objects of the Swedish design brand follow the motto: "Don't make something unless it is both necessary and useful – but if it is both necessary and useful, don't hesitate to make it beautiful."

Design House Stockholm's collection features an array of elegant and surprising furniture, lighting and accessories with a Scandinavian touch.