Mario and Casa : Espansione Cubodinamica

Espansione Cubodinamica

Radiating from a central star, this tufted wool rug orchestrates an interplay of geometry, rhythm, and chromatic tension. The composition is built from concentric angular bands that fracture and realign, producing a pulsating optical field reminiscent of Op Art. The rug’s structural logic is architectural. The repeated chevron and stepped motifs recall both the stepped geometry of Art Deco interiors and the visual dynamism of Constructivist graphics. Yet, unlike the hard edges of printed media, the wool pile softens transitions, simultaneously precise and sensuous.

The palette evokes the earthy modernism of the 1970s, when textile design sought to merge craft traditions with bold graphic abstraction. These hues, while retro in sensibility, are carefully modulated: their saturation and value shifts create depth, suggesting that the star form is both receding and advancing in space. The star, a universal emblem oscillating between the sacred and the secular, anchors the viewer’s gaze while the radiating bands destabilize it.

Espansione Cubodinamica

260 cm x 395 cm x 3 cm

Design: Mario Gagliardi

$4,480

Espansione Cubodinamica variants:

Ochre Pink Turquoise

Free delivery.

Limited Edition Guarantee

Each Mario & Casa product is handcrafted in a limited edition of 5.
If a product is offered in variants, each variant is handcrafted 5 times.
To guarantee its unique provenance, Espansione Cubodinamica is accompanied by a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Manufacturing, Customization & Shipping

Mario & Casa is committed to the ethical manufacture of rugs, furniture and accessories made of high-end materials that last.
Each Mario & Casa product is made individually with great care by hand, not by machines on production lines. It takes 6 to 8 weeks until your product is brought to perfection.
Each Mario & Casa product can be customized. Contact us to place your order.
Sizes, designs, and patterns may slighty vary.
Colors may differ due to lighting and device screen settings.
Shipped and delivered by DHL, UPS, or FedEx.
Delivery estimate: 8-12 business days. In some cases custom clearance might take longer.

Sustainability & Wellbeing

The wool for our rugs is a renewable resource. Every year sheep grow a new fleece which must be shorn for the health and hygiene of the animal. New Zealand's sheep graze on open pastures and are raised in healthy natural environments. Wool is fully biodegradable and compostable. Unlike plastics, wool does not release micro-plastics into our oceans and seas.
Contributing to energy saving, up to 10% of the heat in a room which would be dissipated with other floor coverings can be retained with rugs.
Rugs contribute to a better indoor air quality with their dust-trapping properties. Dust settles and is held by the pile fibers of the rug until it is vacuumed.
The fibers of a rug provide a cushioning effect. Both infants and the elderly benefit from the soft surfaces of rugs. In the event of a fall, the soft resilience of the rug lowers the risk of injury.
Noise can have a serious effect on wellbeing. Our rugs, pillows and upholstered furniture can reduce impact noise by up to 30dB.
Our brass accessories are non-magnetic, long-lasting and antimicrobal, eliminating moulds, fungi, algae and bacteria.

Care

Care for your rug

Avoid continuous exposure to sunlight.
Don't brush or scrub the rug.
Vacuum in different directions on low power without brush.
Use rug protectors under heavy furniture.
Snip threads with scissors, don't pull them out.
Have your rug cleaned by experts every 3 years.
To store the rug, don't fold, instead roll it with the top side out and wrap in a cloth.

Care for your furniture

Vacuum upholstered furniture regularly.
Dust wooden parts regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid exposure to water.
Don't use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
Dry immediately with a soft cloth if it gets wet.
When cleaning wood furniture, wipe in the direction of the grain.

Care for your brass accessories

For normal cleaning, use a soft cloth.
For heavy cleaning, create a flour/vinegar paste. Mix one teaspoon of salt into a 1/2 cup of vinegar. Add flour until the liquid becomes a paste and spread over the brass. Let the mixture sit for an hour, then rinse and buff.