“Gray Checkerboard” Contemporary Scandinavian Geometric Slate Hand-Knotted Wool Rug N13028 10'0" × 14'6" $17,000

The Gray Checkerboard rug distills Scandinavian geometry into a disciplined allover grid, pairing slate gray grounds with softly varied blue-gray, silver, and pale taupe tones. Each block sits within a crisp ivory outline, giving the checkerboard a tailored, architectural cadence rather than a busy graphic effect.

The staggered repeat reads as a full-field composition, framed by a darker blue-gray border that neatly contains the pattern and reinforces its sense of order. Subtle shifts in wool tone keep the surface from feeling flat, allowing the rug to register as quietly textural and visually layered.

Hand-knotted in wool, this contemporary geometric rug offers a low, dense hand that suits living rooms, dining areas, and pared-back bedrooms. Its restrained palette and measured rhythm make it an especially versatile modern rug for interiors that need clarity, softness, and understated movement.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this contemporary rug showcases the fusion of heritage techniques and modern aesthetics that defines the gallery's celebrated design philosophy. With a broad spectrum of styles and price points, DLB makes fine carpet art attainable for both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.

This design is available as a bespoke rug in custom sizes and colors.