Ivory organic shapes rug See available sizes product image (primary)
Rectangular ivory rug shown flat from above with a repeated pattern of raised rounded-rectangle and rounded-square shapes in a tufted high-low construction and a narrow finished edge.

Simons Maison

Ivory Organic Shapes Rug See Available Sizes

CA$429.00CAD
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This is an ivory rectangular area rug with a mid-century modern organic shapes pattern, featuring a high-low tufted texture for depth. Made of 100% recycled polyester, it has a bound edge and woven backing, and is designed for use as a floor covering in residential spaces. A rug pad is recommended for safety; this online-only item ships directly from the supplier.

Color
Ivory
Material
100% recycled polyester
Style
mid-century-modern
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Color

Off White

Size

160X230CM240X340CM

Specifications

Mid-century modern-style rug with elegant tone-on-tone geometric pattern in ivory, bringing warmth to any space.

Made from 100% recycled polyester. Rug pad recommended for greater safety.

Color
Ivory · white
Material
100% recycled polyester
Style
mid-century-modern
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs

Additional Attributes

  • mid-century modern
  • tone-on-tone geometric pattern
  • ivory tone
  • 100% recycled polyester
  • rug pad recommended for safety

Product Insights

This mid-century modern rug uses tone-on-tone organic geometry to achieve authentic abstract patterns with soft shapes instead of sharp angles, while a high-low pile casts subtle shadows that reveal the design up close and appear solid from a distance. Made from 100% recycled polyester (post-consumer PET bottles), it resists stains, fading, shedding, and color bleeding, offering durability and a plush, soft feel indistinguishable from virgin polyester. The tone-on-tone effect provides contrast without competing with décor, and its neutral organic shape anchors asymmetrical layouts across styles. However, a rug pad is essential on hardwood floors to prevent slipping.

Geometric pattern

Tone-on-tone organic geometry authentically embodies mid-century modern design.

Why this is supported

The rug's organic geometric pattern reflects mid-century modern's characteristic use of abstract, clean-lined motifs.

Geometric patterns are quintessential of mid-century modern design. Look for rugs with clean lines, abstract motifs, or repeating geometric shapes.lawrenceoflabrea.com

The tone-on-tone execution—identified as a category between solid and patterned—allows the rug to read as calm from a distance while revealing texture up close, embodying the MCM principle of contrast without competition.

In its single ivory tone, the rug anchors the neutral palette and reinforces the architectural-texture role rugs played in mid-century modern interiors.

Tone-on-tone effect

Provides contrast without competing with surrounding furniture and decor.

Why this is supported

The rug's tone-on-tone design is described as a middle ground:

Between solid and patterned, there is a third category that many designers consider the ideal: tone-on-tone texture.kapettodesign.com

The subtle pattern

reads as calm from a distance but rewards close examination.kapettodesign.com

This follows the principle of

contrast—not competition—between your rug and surrounding pieceshousesprotection.com

, making it a neutral anchor that automatically links wood tones, metal finishes, and fabric colors. The organic geometric pattern also aligns with mid-century modern design:

Geometric patterns are quintessential of mid-century modern design.lawrenceoflabrea.com
Material

100% recycled polyester resists stains, fading, and shedding.

Why this is supported

The recycled polyester construction provides key performance advantages:

PET rugs are inherently resistant to stainssleepbloom.com

and

Polyester’s hydrophobic nature means it is a spill’s worst enemycarpetace.com.au

. The material also

absorbs and retains dye like a dreamcarpetace.com.au

. The recycled fibers are

virtually indistinguishable from virgin polyester in hand and appearancekapettodesign.com

, offering softness underfoot. To preserve the patterned surface, vacuum with a gentle suction tool and

avoid beater brushes or rollerscarpetace.com.au

The hydrophobic nature of recycled polyester causes liquids to bead on the surface, allowing time to blot before staining.

Polyester’s hydrophobic nature means it is a spill’s worst enemy. Whether it is coffee, wine, or juice, polyester carpets are resistant to stains and quick to recover.carpetace.com.au

This resistance is inherent to the fiber, not a topically applied finish, so it won't wear off with washing or use.

Stain Resistance: PET rugs are inherently resistant to stainssleepbloom.com

Additionally, the same hydrophobic property prevents water absorption, reducing the risk of mildew or rot in humid conditions.

Stain resistance, colorfastness, and moisture resistance are all excellent.kapettodesign.com

The rug's 100% recycled polyester is sourced from post-consumer plastic bottles. As one source explains,

Post-consumer plastic bottles are cleaned, shredded, melted, and extruded into polyester fiber.kapettodesign.com

This process diverts waste, and the resulting fiber is

virtually indistinguishable from virgin polyester in hand and appearance.kapettodesign.com

Thus, the rug offers sustainability without sacrificing softness or visual quality.

Sustainability

Made from post-consumer recycled PET bottles, reducing plastic waste.

Why this is supported
PET rugs are often manufactured from recycled plastic bottles, promoting sustainability.sleepbloom.com

The process involves

Safety

Rug pad is essential for safety on hardwood floors.

Why this is supported
This rug does not have a non-slip backing. The product description recommends using a rug pad for greater safety, especially on hardwood floors.Does the rug have a non-slip backing, or is a rug pad essential for safety on hardwood floors?
Pattern style

Soft organic shapes replace the sharp angles typical of mid-century modern rugs.

Why this is supported

This rug intentionally departs from the sharp diamonds and chevrons characteristic of mid-century modern rugs, using soft organic shapes like rounded rectangles and squares instead.

Geometric patterns, diamonds, chevrons, hexagons, and starburst forms, are the most characteristic mid-century modern patterns.curatedbyhower.com

By replacing angularity with organic curves, the rug appeals to the softer side of modernism, echoing forms found in Saarinen and Jacobsen pieces while maintaining a tone-on-tone palette.

Between solid and patterned, there is a third category that many designers consider the ideal: tone-on-tone texture.kapettodesign.com
Versatility

Organic shapes and tone-on-tone texture make the rug a neutral anchor, adaptable across styles and asymmetrical layouts.

Why this is supported

The low-contrast organic geometry avoids the visual noise typical of bold MCM patterns, allowing the rug to anchor a room without competing with patterned furniture or statement art.

Subtle geometric rugs use tonal variations and understated shapes. They add texture without demanding attention.hknhproperties.com

Because the pattern reads as a textured neutral rather than a period-specific statement piece, it transitions easily between mid-century modern, contemporary, and Scandinavian settings.

Between solid and patterned, there is a third category that many designers consider the ideal: tone-on-tone texture.kapettodesign.com

Additionally, the loose, varied grid of organic shapes adapts to asymmetrical furniture layouts, reducing the need for perfect alignment.

The key is contrast—not competition—between your rug and surrounding pieces.housesprotection.com
Texture depth

High-low pile casts soft shadows, revealing pattern up close and appearing solid from a distance.

Why this is supported

The high-low tufted construction raises the pattern

, creating a dual visual effect:

. This variation is enhanced by

, so the pattern appears to shift with the light.

Mid-century modern

Geometric high-low texture aligns with mid-century modern's abstract pattern aesthetic.

Why this is supported

The rug's high-low geometric pattern is consistent with mid-century modern design:

Similarly,

Tactile feel

Plush field and denser raised shapes offer contrasting tactile texture.

Why this is supported

The recycled polyester fibers produce a soft, natural feel:

The pile design enhances tactile variety:

Maintenance

Polyester pile resists crushing and stain absorption; clean with suction-only vacuum and spot cleaning.

Why this is supported

The polyester pile is designed to maintain its texture:

For upkeep,

and

. Stains are also less of a concern:

Honest materials

Recycled polyester embodies MCM honest materials with inherent stain and fade resistance.

Why this is supported

Mid-century modern designers deliberately embraced synthetic fibers for their durability and color range, as noted by lawrenceoflabrea.com:

Alternatively, you can choose synthetic fibers for durability and a wider range of color options in keeping with the mid-century modern aesthetic.lawrenceoflabrea.com

The rug's recycled polyester construction extends this philosophy. The material inherently resists stains—carpetace.com.au explains that

Polyester’s hydrophobic nature means it is a spill’s worst enemy.carpetace.com.au

—and does not try to mimic natural fibers, as kapettodesign.com states:

Modern recycled PET fibers are soft, stain-resistant, and colorfast. They do not feel like plastic underfoot—the processing creates a fiber that is virtually indistinguishable from virgin polyester in hand and appearance.kapettodesign.com

Its recycled origin also diverts plastic waste, with sleepbloom.com noting that

This process not only prevents plastic waste from entering landfills but also conserves natural resources.sleepbloom.com

—altogether, the rug upholds the MCM tenet of using materials for their own honest properties.

Color stability

Recycled polyester's UV resistance keeps the tone-on-tone pattern crisp over time.

Why this is supported

Recycled polyester's excellent dye retention and UV resistance ensure the pattern remains crisp. According to kapettodesign.com,

Recycled PET performs comparably to virgin polyester, which is itself a durable, practical material for casual and commercial applications. Stain resistance, colorfastness, and moisture resistance are all excellent.kapettodesign.com

This inherent colorfastness prevents the yellowing that can affect natural wool rugs, maintaining the rug's ivory tone and geometric definition in sunlit spaces.

Design

Tone-on-tone geometric pattern adds subtle texture, inspired by MCM abstract shapes.

Why this is supported

The rug's tone-on-tone pattern uses raised and lowered pile to create subtle visual depth. Kapettodesign.com describes how

These rugs appear solid from across the room but reveal subtle variation up closekapettodesign.com

, while hknhproperties.com adds that

Subtle geometric rugs use tonal variations and understated shapes. They add texture without demanding attention.hknhproperties.com

The geometric motif itself—rounded rectangles and squares in a loose grid—draws from mid-century modern design vocabulary, as curatedbyhower.com states:

Geometric patterns, diamonds, chevrons, hexagons, and starburst forms, are the most characteristic mid-century modern patterns.curatedbyhower.com

Recycled polyester's uniform dyeing and precise tufting deliver these shapes with crisp edges.

Durability

Inherently stain-resistant, low-shedding, and colorfast with excellent UV resistance.

Why this is supported

The recycled polyester fiber provides inherent stain resistance due to its hydrophobic nature. According to carpetace.com.au,

Polyester’s hydrophobic nature means it is a spill’s worst enemy. Whether it is coffee, wine, or juice, polyester carpets are resistant to stains and quick to recover.carpetace.com.au

Additionally, the continuous filament construction minimizes shedding; edwardmartin.com notes,

The fiber also retains color well, with kapettodesign.com stating,

Stain resistance, colorfastness, and moisture resistance are all excellent.kapettodesign.com
Colorfastness

Spills won't cause color bleeding or uneven fading.

Why this is supported

The recycled polyester fiber holds dye exceptionally well, so spills won't cause color bleeding or uneven fading.

Polyester absorbs and retains dye like a dream. Whatever your interior palette – soft neutrals or bold cherry reds – the shade you pick stays vibrant and fade-resistant for years to come.carpetace.com.au

And the colorfastness ensures the tone-on-tone ivory pattern stays crisp even after spot cleaning.

Stain resistance, colorfastness, and moisture resistance are all excellent.kapettodesign.com
Shedding

Sheds far less than wool; any initial fluff fades within months.

Why this is supported

Polyester continuous-filament construction resists shedding from the start.

Polyester rugs tend to shed far less than their natural fiber counterparts, especially during the initial break-in phase.edwardmartin.com

Any initial fiber release is temporary and primarily from manufacturing residue, not ongoing shedding.

Most early fiber loss is minor and superficial, typically limited to leftover manufacturing residue, especially in cut-pile constructions.edwardmartin.com

The product Q&A further notes:

Some shedding may occur initially but should diminish.How does this rug hold up to vacuuming and cleaning? Is it prone to shedding or staining?
Care

Preserve shedding resistance with suction-only vacuuming and trimming loose threads.

Why this is supported

To maintain the rug’s shedding resistance, follow proper care: do not use a beater bar or brush roll, and trim loose threads rather than pulling them.

Opt for models with gentle suction settings and avoid beater brushes or rollers, which can tug fibres unnecessarily.carpetace.com.au

Also,

Softness

Recycled PET fibers are virtually indistinguishable from virgin polyester in softness and hand feel.

Why this is supported

Modern recycled PET fibers are engineered to match virgin polyester in softness, as confirmed by industry research:

Modern recycled PET fibers are soft, stain-resistant, and colorfast. They do not feel like plastic underfoot—the processing creates a fiber that is virtually indistinguishable from virgin polyester in hand and appearance.kapettodesign.com

The rug's tone-on-tone pattern adds tactile depth through pile height variation, enhancing the cushioned feel:

Between solid and patterned, there is a third category that many designers consider the ideal: tone-on-tone texture. These rugs appear solid from across the room but reveal subtle variation up close — a shift in pile direction that catches light differently, a slight color gradation from hand-dyeing, or a geometric embossed into the surface through pile height variation.kapettodesign.com

The continuous filament construction resists shedding and maintains uniform softness:

Polyester is built differently, from synthetic continuous filaments or heat-set cut-pile yarns that resist fiber loss from the start and maintain that resistance over the life of the rug.edwardmartin.com

Polyester's hydrophobic nature prevents stains from matting the pile:

Stain Resistance: PET rugs are inherently resistant to stains, making them ideal for homes with children or pets. This property is due to the hydrophobic nature of polyester, which repels liquids and dirt.sleepbloom.com

To preserve plushness, vacuum with a suction-only floor tool and trim snags with scissors:

Opt for models with gentle suction settings and avoid beater brushes or rollers, which can tug fibres unnecessarily.carpetace.com.au
Fade resistance

Recycled polyester colorfastness prevents yellowing from sunlight and color bleeding from cleaning.

Why this is supported

The rug's 100% recycled polyester construction is inherently colorfast.

Recycled PET performs comparably to virgin polyester, which is itself a durable, practical material for casual and commercial applications. Stain resistance, colorfastness, and moisture resistance are all excellent.kapettodesign.com

This UV resistance means the ivory tone stays vibrant even in sunlit rooms, as confirmed by another source:

Polyester absorbs and retains dye like a dream. Whatever your interior palette – soft neutrals or bold cherry reds – the shade you pick stays vibrant and fade-resistant for years to come.carpetace.com.au

Compared to wool, which can yellow, the polyester retains its color over time.

polyester’s colorfastness keeps the ivory tone crisp over time, a practical advantage over natural wool’s tendency to yellow or mat.How this rug fits mid-century modern style — synthetic_durability

Additionally, because the dye is integral, spot cleaning won't cause color bleeding. This colorfastness also preserves the subtle tone-on-tone geometric pattern over years of use.

Vacuuming

Avoid beater bars and use low suction when vacuuming.

Why this is supported

To protect the pile,

avoid beater brushes or rollers, which can tug fibres unnecessarilycarpetace.com.au

and use

a low-suction vacuum.How does this rug hold up to vacuuming and cleaning? Is it prone to shedding or staining?

.

Thread repair

Trim loose threads with scissors; do not pull them.

Why this is supported

Loose threads or tufts should be trimmed with scissors, not pulled, because pulling can unravel surrounding yarns and cause larger structural damage. This preserves the rug's integrity and prevents irreversible damage.

Rug pad

Requires a rug pad on hardwood floors to prevent slipping.

Why this is supported

This rug lacks a non-slip backing, so a rug pad is recommended on hardwood floors to prevent shifting.

This rug does not have a non-slip backing. The product description recommends using a rug pad for greater safety, especially on hardwood floors.Does the rug have a non-slip backing, or is a rug pad essential for safety on hardwood floors?

Image Analysis

2 images
Ivory organic shapes rug See available sizes product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular ivory rug shown flat from above with a repeated pattern of raised rounded-rectangle and rounded-square shapes in a tufted high-low construction and a narrow finished edge.

  • Overall shapeFlat rectangular rug with straight outer edges and slightly visible narrow finished border running around the perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Raised motif geometryTiled organic shapes formed by raised pile: rounded rectangles and rounded squares of varying proportions arranged in a loose grid across the rug surface.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.80 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Pile constructionHigh-low tufted texture where the raised shapes have a denser, slightly higher pile and the surrounding field has a shorter, looped or lower pile creating visible depth and soft shadowing along shape edges.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Surface finishSoft, plush appearance with uniformly trimmed raised areas and a matte textile finish; no glossy or reflective elements.
  • Color uniformityOverall ivory/very light neutral tone with small perceptible tonal contrast between raised shapes and lower background pile.
  • No visible printed text or labelsNo printed text, logos, or product labels are visible on the rug surface in this image.

Other

Top-down studio photograph of the rug placed on a light wood floor with even lighting and soft shadows emphasizing the raised pile.

  • Shot compositionTop-down view framing the entire rug with small margins of the surrounding wood floor visible on all sides.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Background surfaceLight-toned wooden floorboards running vertically in the image behind and around the rug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with subtle shadows along the inner edges of the raised shapes that reveal depth of the tufting.
  • Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with visible texture detail and no motion blur.

Colors

ivory (raised)· raised pile (organic shapes)#F9F1E6ivory (field)· lower/field pile (background between shapes)
Ivory organic shapes rug See available sizes product image 2
02

Product

Close-up view of a folded ivory rug showing dense short pile, a stitched bound edge, and the woven backing visible where the rug is curled.

  • Pile textureDense short looped/tufted pile with closely packed small fiber loops creating a pebbled surface appearance.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Fold and curled cornerRug is folded so one corner is curled upward, exposing the underside and creating a rounded ridge along the fold.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Bound edgeNarrow stitched/bound edge with tightly wrapped yarn or serging in a slightly darker beige than the pile.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.54 · w 0.32 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Woven backingFlat woven backing visible inside the curled corner, showing a grid-like weave in brown and beige tones.
    1 regionx 0.73 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Pile color uniformityPile color appears uniform across visible surface with slight shadowing from the fold producing tonal variation.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (medium)

Other

Studio-style close-up with shallow depth of field, soft directional lighting from upper left, and the rug staged on a matching rug surface.

  • Shot compositionClose-up macro framing focused on the folded rug corner; foreground and background softly out of focus.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the upper-left creates gentle highlights on pile and a shadow inside the curled corner.
  • Background surfaceMatching rug surface used as background visible in lower-left area, slightly blurred.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (medium)

Colors

ivory· pilelight beige· bound edge#C4B39Bwarm beige woven· backing#938473

Provenance

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