Inspirations
Black and White: Timeless inspiration with the clarity and contrast of black and white.

Movimento


Thousands of dots in contrasting colors create a mellow dynamic in your interior. Handmade in 100% New Zealand Wool. Available in Black/White and Black/Golden Yellow. 100 x 300 cm, other sizes available on request.
$4,280

Art Deco No. 3


A rug inspired by an Art Nouveau pattern in shades of black, grey and white. Handcrafted in 80 % New Zealand wool and 20% Viscose for a subtle luster.
$2,200

Chiazza No. 1


A wonderful black and white composition, handmade by De Caldes artisans in 100% New Zealand wool.
$2,200

Chiazza No. 2


An intriguing pattern in black and white, handmade by De Caldes artisans in 100% New Zealand wool.  
$2,300

Chiazza No.4


A rug with a dynamic shape and striking pattern ideal for large spaces. Handmade by De Caldes artisans in 100% New Zealand wool.
$5,900

Circoli


Luxurious throw/blanket with hand-knitted wool thread. Handcrafted in Kashmir with local Cashmere wool. Available in two striking color schemes.
$1,320

Cortile


A rug inspired by a classicist Italian cortile or courtyard. Wonderful to lend rooms a classical yet modern touch. The intricate carving of the pile creates a subtle 3-dimensional effect. Handmade and hand-carved in 100% New Zealand wool, available in 4 design variations. 
$2,900

M. Artemis


The top plate of the Metamorfosi table series is constructed from a hand- welded steel frame on which a hand-polished Ash veneer is applied. The four legs are hand- lathed or hand-carved and hand-polished in solid Ash wood.Named after deities in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Metamorfosi are offered with four different, exchangeable leg designs.Available in black and red open-pore Ash. 182 x 93 x 77 cm, other sizes available on request.
$4,790

M. Callisto


The top plate of the Metamorfosi table series is constructed from a hand- welded steel frame on which a hand-polished Ash veneer is applied. The four legs are hand- lathed or hand-carved and hand-polished in solid Ash wood.Named after deities in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Metamorfosi are offered with four different, exchangeable leg designs.Available in black and red open-pore Ash. 182 x 93 x 77 cm, other sizes available on request.
$4,790

M. Minerva


The top plate of the Metamorfosi table series is constructed from a hand- welded steel frame on which a hand-polished Ash veneer is applied. The four legs are hand- lathed or hand-carved and hand-polished in solid Ash wood.Named after deities in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Metamorfosi are offered with four different, exchangeable leg designs.Available in black and red open-pore Ash. 182 x 93 x 77 cm, other sizes available on request.
$4,790

M. Tanagra


The top plate of the Metamorfosi table series is constructed from a hand- welded steel frame on which a hand-polished Ash veneer is applied. The four legs are hand- lathed or hand-carved and hand-polished in solid Ash wood.Named after deities in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Metamorfosi are offered with four different, exchangeable leg designs.Available in black and red open-pore Ash. 182 x 93 x 77 cm, other sizes available on request.
$4,790

Metropolis No. 3


A contemporary urban composition in black and white, handcrafted by De Caldes rug artisans in 100% New Zealand wool.
$3,848

Onde No. 1


Onde No. 1 is an extraordinary piece of craft showcasing the skills of the De Caldes artisans. The waves of Onde No. 1 are finely hand-carved from 100% New Zealand wool.  It comes in a white version highlighting the play of light and shadows, and in a version with larger waves in shades of red and tangerine.
$2,945

Ottico No. 1


The smart pattern of Ottico No. 1 creates the optical illusion of a wave motion on the ground.  Ottico No. 1 is a large handwoven flat weave rug in pure Cotton, black and grey on an ecru-white base.
$2,480

Paradiso No. 2


Inspired by a Viennese Jugendstil pattern, this black and off-white rug is handcrafted in 100% New Zealand wool by De Caldes master artisans.
$2,985

Prospettive


The Renaissance discovery of optical perspective was prominently celebrated in the Sala Delle Prospettive, designed by Baldassare Peruzzi in the Villa Farnesina in Rome. Mario Gagliardi designed this rug as a modern hommage to the discoveries of the Renaissance. Handwoven Flat Weave in pure Cotton, 185 x 117 cm. Other sizes available on request.
$1,760

Stradale


Inspired by the traces of light on highways at night. Handwoven Flat Weave rug in 100% Cotton, 160 x 130 cm.
$1,290

ZigZag No. 1


Inspired by Art Deco yet modern and minimalist, this rug enhances contemporary as well as traditional spaces. Handcrafted by De Caldes artisans in New Zealand wool with a hint of Viscose for a subtle luster and available in 3 color schemes: Black and white, red and golden yellow, and purple and brick red.
$3,885

Aitutaki


Inspired by a seashell found on the South Pacific island of Aitutaki, this generous, comfortable lounge chair is constructed from a hand-welded steel frame and two handcrafted plywood shells attached to the front and back of the frame. Individually hand-sculpted, padded cushions are then hand-sewn to the shells, covered with our Kukunor cotton fabric and finished with a hand-stitched piping. A bottom construction with sculpted legs made from black lacquered, open-pore Ash completes this chair.
$3,980

Celebre


At the artistic performances and costume parties at the early Bauhaus, Kandinsky appeared as an antenna, Itten as amorphous monster, Gropius as Le Corbusier, and Feininger as two triangles. The story of these performances inspired this  rug design featuring geometric totems to celebrate a time of exceptional creativity. On a black background, bright figures are meticulously carved to create patterns of light and shadow. Handtufted and hand-carved in Uttar Pradesh from 100% New Zealand Wool, 243 x 153 cm.
$2,200

Linea No. 3


A refined abstract compostion with fine lines on a black ground. Handmade in 100% New Zealand wool. 
$2,375

Linea No. 5


Intricate concentric lines characterize this rug. It comes in 2 versions, white lines on a black ground and black lines on an off-white ground. Handmade in 100% New Zealand wool by De Caldes rug artisans.
$2,285

Onde No. 9


Onde No. 9 is a dynamic composition adding movement to interior spaces. Handcrafted in 100% New Zealand wool by De Caldes rug artisans, it comes in either a black, grey and white version, or in a version in azure and midnight blue.
$2,485

Tofukuji


For this rug, designer Mario Gagliardi was inspired by the Suna patterns in the gardens of Tofuku - Ji temple in Kyoto. The pattern comes about by the play of light and shadow on its meticulously hand-sculpted pile. Handmade in 100% natural New Zealand Wool, 220 x 180 cm.
$2,585