Renowned for revolutionizing the Studio Glass movement, Dale Chihuly reflects on Venice while honing his craft throughout his early career. Join The Rug Company to delve into this pivotal chapter of the visionary’s journey to understand what inspires him and his new collection.
The architectural stage of this collection is a villa tucked away on the waters of Venice’s Grand Canal. Designed by Carlo Scarpa, this space combines traditional materials and time-honored techniques with a contemporary style – sharing the same ethos of both The Rug Company and Chihuly.
From Glassblowing to Rug Design
Masterpieces II celebrates Dale Chihuly’s second collaboration with The Rug Company. As the first glass artist to partner with The Rug Company, Chihuly’s rug designs transpose the transparency of glass and entice the eye with the illusion of delicacy.