If you hadn’t noticed, we have a deep appreciation for modernrugsthat are bursting at the seams with personality. Jenny Kaplan, Chris Corrado, and Tai Coombs'Pieceshas been a longtime favorite of ours with refreshing designs that are unapologetically loud with bold colors andfunky shapes.(Among the range of unique statement pieces, thewavyrug is the most popular by far.) Today, Pieces is dropping the ultimate power collaboration with the vintage furniture and home goods storeHome Union.The timeless rug collection features four styles in three patterns (Fortunato,Giglio,Salerno, andVespucci) with a range of complementary color combinations.
家联盟创始人梅根·Lavery-King和丹尼el King explain, there’s a bit of something for everyone within this assortment “be it with a bold print in a neutral colorway, or a simpler design with bolder colors.” Meghan adds, “We wanted bold, contrasting colors that can liven up your beigeTogosofa, or a neutral pattern that will complement your baby blueCamaleondasectional.”
Pieces won’t hesitate to tell you that so much of what they design comes from their own needs or desires. The same can be said for the Home Union crew, who believe that “we know our customer well because our customer is just like us.” This series is a true collaborative effort between both companies and has been in the works since January, when the concept was fully locked in. From there, the idea was to “nod to tradition while taking some license in unconventional shape, along with marrying colors that aren’t often seen on rugs.” Going back and forth on Zoom calls, they began to build avisionout of drawings and mood boards.
In addition to bonding over common design tastes, both of the Brooklyn-based brands share a mutual love for theirWilliamsburgneighborhood. This product design collaboration was deeply inspired by the world of Italian vintage modern design in the ’70s and ’80s, a well-known specialty for Home Union. (Some of their personal favorite local Italian American spots includeFortunato Brothers,Il Passatore, andPecoraro Latteria.) “We’ve always been fans of the overstuffed sofas, peculiar lighting, the undeniable beauty of these pieces, while somehow always maintaining functionality,” Daniel says. “We looked back to old Poltronova and Superstudio advertisements and admired the use of negative space, pattern, and contrast.”
