The Archival Collection

The Archival Collection is a wide ranging group of carpet and area rug designs, created by .mgr new york exclusively for Saxony Carpet Co. The collection is based on original materials from the Art Deco and Mid -Century periods. They have been incorporated into the current major lifestyle tendencies, to reflect the way people want to live today, it is quietly modern, comfortable and beautifully made, to express a spirit of confidence.

The collection is grouped in the four most prominent home furnishing trends for the beginning of the 21st century; those are Zen, Mid-Century Modern, Eden and Urban Nomad.

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Zen is a broad trend with several different aspects. The first aspect is the need that people have to renew themselves and reconnect with their inner being; there is a feeling of serenity, aromatherapy, harmony, balance and sacred spaces.

The second aspect is people's fascination with the concept of breaking through their personal and physical boundaries. No longer wanting to feel confined by their home environments has lead to a movement towards transparency and light within the home.

The final aspect of the Zen trend is minimalism. Because of the chaotic pace at which people live they want their homes to be a contrast; simple, easy, uncluttered and spare.

The trend for Mid-century Modernism within the home is being driven by the affordability of collecting twentieth century design pieces, for example Florence Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames and Arne Jacobsen. This period's designs had an amiable swagger, like the irresistible swing of an up-tempo Sinatra song or the tongue in cheek aplomb of an early James Bond film. Despite its lean, understuffed lines most of the furniture is very comfortable, which is a good thing since its' come-hither appeal invites lounging. This was a time that was happy and optimistic.

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