Custom handmade rug after Theo van Doesburg‘s painting Simultaneous Counter Composition
This handmade rug reinterprets Theo van Doesburg’s Simultaneous Counter-Composition from 1930. Four bold squares—red, yellow, blue, and black—tilt gently across a quiet white field. Black lines slice through them with purpose, uniting the elements in calm rhythm. It is De Stijl at its most distilled: geometry, balance, and pure abstraction.
Simple shapes. Primary colors. Just enough motion to keep the eye curious. A design that feels both playful and grounded—alive in any space.
Details:
- Suggested rug sizes:
- 180 x 183 cm (5.9 x 6.0 ft)
- 250 x 254 cm (8.2 x 8.3 ft)
- 285 x 290 cm (9.4 x 9.5 ft)
- 300 x 304 cm (9.8 x 10.0)
- or request your custom rug size
- Design inspired by Simultaneous Counter Composition by Theo van Doesburg
- Technique options:
- Flatwoven
- Handtufted
- Tibetan handknotted, 100 knots per square inch
- Material: New Zealand wool
- Included alternatives: Semi-worsted wool, Linen, Tencel™
- Premium upgrades: Mohair, Silk (please contact us)
- We are happy to advise the best material for your lifestyle and space
- Delivery time: approx. 8-10 weeks, depending on size and technique
- Numbered limited edition of 100 rugs
- Certified fair-trade production in India
Each piece is made to order—crafted with care and purpose, using only the necessary resources. By avoiding unnecessary stock and waste, we honour both the artwork and the environment.
Find out more about our techniques and materials.
About the artwork this rug is inspired on: Simultaneous Counter Composition
Created in 1930, Simultaneous Counter-Composition marked one of van Doesburg’s last major works. With it, he redefined the De Stijl language by introducing diagonal lines, setting himself apart from Mondrian’s strict horizontals and verticals. The painting captures his pursuit of harmony through reduction—using only squares, lines, and pure color.
About the artist: Theo van Doesburg
“When contemplating a work of art it is possible to perceive if it has been created according to the eye or to the spirit, in other words, if it projects three-dimensional reality or spiritual n-dimensionality.”
Theo van Doesburg
Theo van Doesburg (1883–1931) was a Dutch artist, designer, and visionary who co-founded the De Stijl movement alongside Piet Mondrian. His work is known for geometric precision, primary colors, and a disciplined harmony that influenced modern art, design, and architecture.
Originally influenced by Van Gogh and the Amsterdam Impressionists, van Doesburg shifted toward abstraction after reading Kandinsky. He believed in art as a means to express pure ideas—using line, color, and form to achieve universal balance.
In 1922, he brought De Stijl to the Bauhaus in Weimar, expanding its influence across disciplines. He collaborated with major figures like Sophie Taeuber-Arp, El Lissitzky, and Kurt Schwitters, bridging modernism and Dada while staying rooted in structure and clarity.
His works—now housed in MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and Stedelijk—remain a testament to the power of reduction, rhythm, and refined form.
Disclaimer: Due to the handmade process and use of natural materials, slight variations (up to 3%) in size and colour may occur.
A timeless art rug, handmade just for you—based on the painting by Theo van Doesburg.
Created with natural materials and traditional craftsmanship.
Available in custom sizes, shapes, and techniques.
Each piece is made to order, as a limited edition of 100.
Handcrafted ethically in India.
From our studio in Munich to your home.
Suggested rug sizes: