Brink & Campman
Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes
The Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug is a wool area rug with a non-slip backing, designed in the Netherlands and handmade in India. It features an organic, asymmetric shape composed of overlapping lobes in muted tones such as slate blue-gray, warm brown, and light beige, with a low-pile textured surface. This rug is suitable for use as a floor covering to define seating or lounge areas.
- Material
- 100% wool
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
A 100% wool rug featuring intertwining melded shapes in subdued tones, with non-slip backing, handmade in India.
Non-slip backing; 100% wool; Handmade in India.
- Material
- 100% wool
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- 100% wool
- non-slip backing
- handmade
- designed in the Netherlands
- intertwining shapes
- subdued tones
Product Insights
The Brink & Campman Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug is a heavy-duty, customisable wool rug that anchors high-traffic, spill-prone areas with its dense 2500 g/m² pile and 3800 g/m² total weight, resisting edge curling and slipping while absorbing sound and regulating humidity. Its natural lanolin coating repels water-based spills for easy blotting, though initial shedding is normal and self-limiting. The main tradeoff lies in sizing and pattern scaling: the pattern shown matches standard 170x240 or 160x230 cm sizes, but larger or custom sizes differ in pattern and can vary by up to 5% in dimensions, requiring longer and variable lead times. Custom dimensions are available, but buyers should expect potential discrepancies from online images and must use an anti-slip pad on polished floors.
Verified claims
- Color perception
- Mint/Pistachio Green is a blend; the exact shade is hard to judge from images.
- Custom sizes
- Custom dimensions available on request in addition to the listed sizes.
- Size tolerance
- Each dimension can vary by up to 5% from the nominal size.
- Pattern match
- Pattern shown online is for 170 x 240 cm; other sizes may differ.
- Custom lead time
- Custom sizes have longer, variable lead times than stock sizes.
- Stability
- Heavy 3800 g/m² total weight and a 5 mm backing help reduce edge curling and slipping, but do not eliminate it.
- Durability
- Resists traffic with a dense 2500 g/m² pile of resilient wool; initial shedding is normal and diminishes with regular vacuuming and use.
- Sizing
- Sizes include 160×188, 204×240, 250×294 cm plus custom; dimensions may vary up to 5% and pattern may scale.
- Material performance
- Wool’s lanolin coating makes spills bead up for easy blotting.
- Resilience
- 2,500 g/m² pile density resists crushing and recovers shape
- Initial shedding
- Initial shedding is normal and self-limiting for handmade wool rugs
- Non-slip backing
- The built-in non-slip backing may not hold firmly on highly polished or glossy floors; adding an anti-slip pad is recommended.
- Acoustic damping
- Dense wool pile absorbs sound and reduces echo and footfall noise.
- Stain resistance
- 100% wool with natural lanolin repels water-based spills, making them bead up.
- Cleaning
- Spills must be blotted immediately with mild wool detergent; never scrub or use bleach.
- Fire resistance
- Wool chars and self-extinguishes; no chemical fire retardants needed.
- Moisture regulation
- Wool absorbs up to one-third its weight in moisture, regulating humidity and reducing static and dust.
- Care routine
- Regular vacuuming, immediate blotting, and professional cleaning every 12–18 months.
- Backing type
- The rug's backing is cotton plus latex: the cotton creates a soft floor-facing surface, while the latex anchors the hand-tufted wool and provides the non-slip grip.
- Pile height
- The rug has a 9 mm cut pile and a total height of approximately 14 mm.
Product record
- Title
- Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Brink & Campman
- Price
- 699 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Defining a sitting or lounge area with a statement rug
Brink & Campman describes this wool rug's intertwining shapes in subdued tones as a way to add a striking focal point or elegantly define a sitting or lounge area, and says it will blend into any space. It's made of 100% wool with a non-slip backing, and was designed in the Netherlands and handmade in India.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a 100% wool rug with an organic, sculptural look: intertwining pebble-like lobes in subdued blue-gray and brown tones that the retailer positions as a striking focal point for a sitting or lounge area. It's handmade in India with a non-slip cotton-and-latex backing and a low cut pile of about 9 mm, in three sizes from 160 x 188 cm up to 250 x 294 cm and in Baby Blue or Mint/Pistachio Green, with custom sizes available on request. Note it's cut and shaped in a nonrectangular form, so it suits rooms where an irregular outline works for the layout.[1,2,3] | Element Arp Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a sculptural, organic-shaped rug: it is a handtufted, 100% wool piece formed of three overlapping rounded pebble sections in subdued two-tone color zones, and the merchant positions it as a striking focal point or a way to define a sitting or lounge area. It has a low, dense cut pile (about 9 mm pile, 14 mm total height), a non-slip cotton and latex backing, and finished serged edges, in Sand or Navy/Midnight Blue colorways and sizes from 160 by 175 centimetres up to 250 by 274 centimetres. Note that the claim that it blends into any space is the merchant's promotional statement, and custom sizes are only available on request from the manufacturer.[4,5,6,7] | Decor Linear Retro Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a playful, colourful hand-tufted rug in 100% pure new wool, with a carved cut pile of about 12 mm, a non-slip cotton and latex backing, and a striking retro stripe design in muted tones like chartreuse, teal, mauve, and brown that reviewers describe as fitting modern living rooms and mid-century inspired interiors. It comes in Patterned Green in sizes from 4 feet 7 inches by 6 feet 7 inches up to 8 feet 2 inches by 11 feet 6 inches, with custom sizes available on request. Note that it ships after approximately 5 to 7 days, a delay that can vary slightly during vacations or holidays.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A large round area rug occupies the foreground with two visible color fields: a muted light gray central disk and a dark brown crescent overlapping the left edge. The rug appears low-pile with a subtle nap and a thin visible edge.
- Overall shapeRound area rug with a visible circular form filling the lower third of the image; rug edge is visible on left, bottom, and right sides where it meets the floor.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.96 · h 0.32 (high) - Color fieldsTwo distinct adjacent color fields visible on the rug: a large muted light gray central disk and a dark brown crescent overlapping the left and lower rim.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Pile and surfaceLow-pile textured surface with a soft, slightly velvety nap visible across both color areas; surface shows subtle shading changes from lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.26 (medium) - Edge detailThin finished edge binding follows the rug circumference, appearing slightly darker than the central gray where visible at the right-bottom intersection.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.92 · w 0.26 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle room scene showing a wooden sideboard against a pale wall, a hanging pendant lamp, decorative vases, a blue low platform with a flower, and a wood-paneled ceiling; even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Wood sideboardThree-door wood sideboard with vertical grain and a flat top surface positioned against the wall above the rug.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Pendant lampGeometric pendant lamp with a faceted fabric or woven shade suspended from the ceiling and centered above the sideboard.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Decorative vasesTwo decorative items on the sideboard: a ribbed pale ceramic vase with a twisted fluted form at right-center and a small round bowl or pot near the far right edge.
2 regions
x 0.83 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (medium) - Blue platform and planterLow stacked horizontal slat platform painted bright desaturated blue at the left foreground with a matte blue planter sitting on top containing a tall single flowering stem.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Flower stemSingle slender stem with elongated cluster of small orange and green flowers leaning in from the left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.48 (high) - Ceiling panelingHorizontal light wood ceiling panels visible in the upper third of the image above the sideboard.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Background wallSmooth pale neutral wall behind the sideboard with a narrow vertical white reveal at the left separating two wall planes.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting with minimal hard shadows; slight shadow under the sideboard and gentle shading on the rug surface.
Colors
muted light gray· central diskwarm dark brown· outer crescent#5E4136- Overall shapeRound area rug with a visible circular form filling the lower third of the image; rug edge is visible on left, bottom, and right sides where it meets the floor.
- 02
Product
Top-down view of an irregular, layered rug with three overlapping organic lobes: a large central blue-gray field, two dark brown outer lobes, and narrow light gray accent areas where layers overlap. Surface shows a uniform short dense pile texture.
- Overall shapeAsymmetric, rounded organic outline composed of three overlapping pebble-like lobes forming a nonrectangular rug.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Central fieldLarge central lobe with a cool blue-gray solid surface that occupies most of the rug's visible area and has smooth curved edges where it meets other lobes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.74 (high) - Outer brown lobesTwo dark brown lobes positioned roughly upper-left and lower-right, partially visible beneath the central blue-gray lobe and forming the rug's outermost edges in those areas.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.04 · w 0.46 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high) - Light gray accent overlapsNarrow light gray-beige strips appear at two overlap points between the brown lobes and the central blue-gray field, visible as thin crescent shapes.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Pile textureUniform short, dense pile visible across all colored areas with soft, slightly matte finish and minor nap variations that create subtle tonal shifts.
- Edge finishCut edge follows the organic contours without visible fringe or binding; edge appears finished and consistent with the rug pile.
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadowing; rug is centered and fully visible with minimal shadow on the lower-right edge.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with the rug centered against a high-key white background, showing the entire rug outline.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow visible along the lower-right perimeter of the rug, indicating slight elevation from the background surface.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.70 · w 0.45 · h 0.25 (medium)
Colors
slate blue-gray· central field#768182deep chocolate brown· outer lobes#4A2E22light stone gray· overlap accents#BBBAB3- Overall shapeAsymmetric, rounded organic outline composed of three overlapping pebble-like lobes forming a nonrectangular rug.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a multi-tone wool rug showing looped/cut pile texture, a curved color boundary between blue-gray and light beige fields, and a folded corner revealing a dark brown underside or contrasting patch.
- Primary fieldLarge flat area of medium blue-gray wool pile with a slightly mottled, low-profile texture visible across the upper left portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.78 · h 0.62 (high) - Curved secondary fieldLight beige wool pile forming a rounded curved shape meeting the blue-gray field along a smooth curved seam; pile height and texture match the blue-gray area.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high) - Folded corner / dark patchTriangular dark brown wool area folded over or layered at the lower left quadrant, showing a denser, darker pile contrasting with the lighter rug fields.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Edge seamVisible edge where the light beige field meets the underlying surface; slightly raised stitched or finished edge running along the curved boundary.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Image is a detail close-up shot of the rug placed on a light terrazzo-style floor; soft diffuse lighting highlights pile texture and casts minimal shadow.
- Supporting surfaceLight off-white terrazzo floor with small scattered multicolored flecks visible in the lower right area beneath the rug.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.76 · w 0.46 · h 0.22 (high) - Shot compositionTight diagonal composition focusing on the rug surface and a folded corner; no additional props or text visible.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse lighting with soft, minimal shadows that reveal pile texture without strong highlights.
Colors
medium blue-gray· main field#8E95A1light beige· curved secondary field#BBB2ACdark brown· folded triangular patch#4C2B1A- Primary fieldLarge flat area of medium blue-gray wool pile with a slightly mottled, low-profile texture visible across the upper left portion of the image.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4623870 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mint/pistachio Green - 160x188cm | CA$699.00 | Yes |
| 4623873 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mint/pistachio Green - 204x240cm | CA$1,209.00 | Yes |
| 4623888 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mint/pistachio Green - 250x294cm | CA$1,829.00 | Yes |
| 4623871 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Baby Blue - 160x188cm | CA$699.00 | Yes |
| 4623874 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Baby Blue - 204x240cm | CA$1,209.00 | Yes |
| 4623889 | Element Chad Melded Shapes Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Baby Blue - 250x294cm | CA$1,829.00 | Yes |