Tegel - Centre 5
Made by Kasthall
Designed by David Chipperfield
David Chipperfield approaches the rug as he approaches a building: with an architect's instinct for order, proportion, and the quiet power of restraint. The Tegel Centre 5 is organized around three color fields held in a balanced spatial composition, giving the surface a measured rhythm that reads differently depending on light and distance.
The construction is tufted bouclé, worked in wool and linen. Wool contributes volume and softness underfoot, while linen introduces a subtle vibrancy, a slight variation in sheen that keeps the surface from reading as flat. Together, they produce a tactile quality that is considered rather than decorative.
- Tufted bouclé construction
- Wool and linen composition
- Three-field color composition
- Designed by David Chipperfield for Kasthall
- Available in custom sizes, made to order
Kasthall has produced handcrafted rugs in Sweden since 1889, and the Tegel family reflects that heritage through its commitment to material precision and long-form thinking. Centre 5 belongs to a collection conceived for interiors where the floor plane is understood as a compositional element, not an afterthought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Kasthall Tegel rug collection?
The Tegel collection was designed by David Chipperfield, the British architect awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2023. Known for his rigorous, material-driven practice, Chipperfield translated his architectural sensibility into a rug format organized around geometric color fields and spatial proportion.
What materials are used in the Tegel Centre 5?
The Tegel Centre 5 is crafted in a combination of wool and linen. Wool provides softness and depth of pile, while linen introduces a lighter, slightly lustrous quality that gives the surface its characteristic tonal variation.
What does 'bouclé' mean in the context of a tufted rug?
Bouclé refers to a looped yarn construction in which the pile is formed by uncut loops rather than cut fibers. In a tufted rug, this technique produces a textured, slightly nubbled surface with a tactile density distinct from flatweave or cut-pile constructions.
Is the Tegel Centre 5 available in custom sizes?
Yes, the Tegel Centre 5 is made to order and available in custom sizes. Kasthall's Swedish production facility has manufactured rugs to specification since 1889, making custom dimensions a core part of the brand's offering rather than an exception.
How does Kasthall's production heritage affect rug quality?
Founded in Sweden in 1889, Kasthall remains one of Scandinavia's foremost rug manufacturers, producing entirely in Sweden with close attention to fiber selection, construction method, and color development. That continuity of craft means each rug reflects accumulated knowledge about how materials behave over time.