geometric constructivist carpets by Antonín Kybal

These constructivist–geometric carpets were designed by Antonín Kybal and stand as representative examples of modern Czech textile design from the first half of the 20th century. The compositions are defined by a clear, reduced formal language with precisely arranged color fields and linear accents.

Geometric clarity is central to these works: diagonally structured surfaces, sharply defined contrasts, and a rhythmic interplay of lines and color areas give the carpets a strong graphic presence. Their design directly reflects constructivist and avant-garde tendencies within Czechoslovak modernism, where textiles were understood as an integral element of architecture and modern living.

Antonín Kybal is regarded as one of the key figures in Czech textile art. His work combines artistic ambition with functional clarity and was conceived both for architectural contexts and everyday use. Carpets of this kind illustrate his interest in serial design, industrial feasibility, and a modern visual language grounded in structure and abstraction.

Carpets designed by Antonín Kybal were recently presented in the exhibition
“Hej Rup! The Czech Avant-Garde in the Context of European Modernism”
at the Bröhan Museum in Berlin.

The carpets are preserved in original condition. They are offered as a pair, but can also be purchased individually. Due to their generous dimensions, they are well suited for spacious interiors and architecturally defined spaces where textiles are used as deliberate design elements.