Sophie Taeuber-Arp Aubette Study rug

Developed from an original artwork, a 1926/27 gouache painting ‘Study for 2nd Project for foyer-bar for Cafe Aubette'.

The ‘Aubette Study’ design is inspired by textile structure, using lines, squares and rectangles in primary colours, blue, red, yellow on white and utilising high/low pile heights. 

Produced in association with the Fondation Arp, closely involved in the whole process to ensure that the end result is as faithful to the original work as possible. 

About the artist 

Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1889–1943) was a textile designer, architect, illustrator, sculptor, abstract artist, teacher, and magazine editor, who refused to be confined to one discipline and pushed the boundaries between applied and fine arts.

She was central to the pre-WWII European art scene, and a close follower of the Dada movement. Her Dada abstracted sculpted head proved to be an iconic image of her production, and the way she builds bridges between all artistic techniques. Her prodigious output was recognised in a Tate Modern retrospective exhibition in 2021, and demonstrated her position as one of the most important avant-garde abstract artists of the last century.

About the Maker

CF Editions is brought to you by British rug brand Christopher Farr, who have since 1988 united the creative vision of contemporary artists and designers, with centuries-old weaving traditions from around the world.

Every rug is fabricated to the most exacting standards, produced with the relevant institution, estate or artist closely involved and, much like an artist print, is made available as part of a numbered limited edition.

Photographed by Bov Gagovski, courtesy of 8 Holland Street.

• Artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp
• Dimensions 120 x 200 cm