Edward Fields Iconics
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"Reflections" was originally commissioned in the late 1960's for Edward Fields' own apartment in New York City. The carpet is a wool and silk blend and features 12 different (and fully customizable) colors. -
"Reflections," photographed in the 1960's. Edward Fields established his company in 1935 when he was a young man of just 23 years. -
The "Reflections" rug in another circa 1960's interior. Fields' rugs can be found in some of the most famous mid-century homes, including Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill's Lever House, Philip Johnson's Glass House, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House. -
The "Short Circuit" carpet by Edward Fields. -
"Short Circuit" was popular in the 1970s for its bold pattern. Throughout the company's 70-year history, Edward Fields has collaborated with some of the most talented designers, including Raymond Lowey, textile designer Marion Dorn, Burt Groedel, and Van Day Treux, among others. -
"Earthquake" is a design originally from the 1970s. The golden ripples are silk and the grey is wool. -
The "Terra IV" carpet was designed for Brooke Astor by Van Day Truex and is the most popular design in the Edward Fields archive. -
A detail of the pattern in the Terra IV rug. -
A 1950's interior featuring the Terra rug. -
The design of "Computations" is a take on computer pixels, and was originally released in the 1970s. -
Countless hand-tufted squares make up the overall design. Edward Fields' carpets are all handmade. Typically, a single artisan works on a rug from start to end to ensure greater uniformity in the completed product. -
Another 1970s design: "Lonesome Road." -
Raised scalloped edges articulate the rich dyes in the wool and silk rug. -
The "Secret Cavern," originally designed in the 1990s, is adapted to suit today's stylistic trends with a shorter pile height than its predecessor. -
A detail showing the color variation and different textural details of the carpet. -
"Splashdown" was originally designed in the 1980s. Its starburst pattern and luxuriant materials (wool, cashmere, and silver lurex) are indicative of the popular trends of the decade. -
The "Wavelength" rug. -
The "Wavelength" rug, designed in the 1970s, shown up-close. -
"Diversion" by Edward Fields. -
"Interweave" by Edward Fields wraps up the 11 designs in the "Iconics" collection.Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!
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